Doris Helen [unknown]

ID# 41302, b. 10 March 1927, d. 13 September 2002
Birth*Doris Helen [unknown] was born on 10 March 1927 in NJ.1,2 
Marriage*She married John L. Whisenand, son of James Wilbur Whisenand and Margaret Eleanor Long, in 1966. 
Burial*Doris Helen [unknown] was buried in Woodlawn Cem., Urbana, Champaign Co., IL. 
Death*She died on 13 September 2002 in Urbana, Champaign Co., IL, at age 75.1,2 
Note*Doris Helen [unknown] The Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem Death File (BIRLS) indicate that she may have been married to John prior to 1949. 
Milit-Beg*She began military service on 4 January 1949. 
Milit-End*She ended military service on 20 December 1949. 

Family

John L. Whisenand b. 1 November 1920, d. 18 February 1981
Marriage*She married John L. Whisenand, son of James Wilbur Whisenand and Margaret Eleanor Long, in 1966. 

Citations

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

Bess Ann Silvey

ID# 41303, b. 29 September 1909, d. 16 June 1995
Birth*Bess Ann Silvey was born on 29 September 1909 in TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married Frank William Whisenant circa 1927.3 
Death*Bess Ann Silvey died on 16 June 1995 in Tarrant Co., TX, at age 85.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Mount Olivet Cem., Tarrant Co., TX, 32.791944,-97.311944. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Houston, Harris Co., TXage 20, md. 1st. md. age 17
1940Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TXage 30, md., completed 1 year of college. She is not employed.
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Bess lived in Houston, Harris Co., TX.3 
Residence In 1993 Bess lived in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. 

Family

Frank William Whisenant b. 3 November 1906, d. 14 April 1993
Marriage*She married Frank William Whisenant circa 1927.3 
Child
  • Bobby Frank Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Daisy G. [unknown]

ID# 41305, b. 1910
Birth*Daisy G. [unknown] was born in 1910 in AL. 
Marriage*She married Ernest Hill Whisenant, son of Joel David Whisenant and Essie Pearl Norris, in 1926. 
Census*Daisy G. [unknown] appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL, age 20, md., 1st. md. age 16. 

Family

Ernest Hill Whisenant b. 16 July 1905, d. 2 February 1981

Joel David Whisenant

ID# 41306, b. 24 August 1876, d. 23 May 1945
Father*Joseph Lafayette Whisenant b. 15 Apr 1840, d. 26 Jan 1907
Mother*Mary Jane Bryant b. 7 Jan 1844, d. b 1885
Birth*Joel David Whisenant was born on 24 August 1876 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Essie Pearl Norris on 22 September 1901 in Calhoun Co., AL. 
Death*Joel David Whisenant died on 23 May 1945 in Calhoun Co., AL, at age 68.2 
Burial*He was buried in Edgemont Cem., Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL, 33.690556,-85.828333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Rome, Floyd Co., GAage 3
1900Ohatchee, Calhoun Co., ALage 23, single, farm laborer, in household of uncle Michael A.
1910Anniston, Calhoun Co., ALage 33, md. 1 time, 9 yrs. Car inspector for rail road. Census report line item for him listed his father born in AL, mother born in GA.
1920Anniston, Calhoun Co., ALage 43, md. His name was listed as John D. Whisenant.
1930Anniston, Calhoun Co., ALage 51, md., 1st. md. age 24, Carpenter in a Car Shop, Vet: No, R$35.
1940Anniston, Calhoun Co., ALage 62, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a Watchman for the iron foundry. His wage last year was $884. He rents a home for $20. [e.d. 8-39, sheet 2B, household #47]
Name Variation Joel David Whisenant was also known as Joseph David Whisenant. 
Residence* On 12 September 1918 Joel lived in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL; carpenter.1 
Name Variation As of 1920, Joel David Whisenant was also known as John D. Whisenant.3 

Family

Essie Pearl Norris b. 23 July 1883, d. 23 June 1966
Marriage*He married Essie Pearl Norris on 22 September 1901 in Calhoun Co., AL. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Myrtle Whisenant

ID# 41308, b. circa 1903, d. before 1987
Father*Joel David Whisenant b. 24 Aug 1876, d. 23 May 1945
Mother*Essie Pearl Norris b. 23 Jul 1883, d. 23 Jun 1966
Birth*Myrtle Whisenant was born circa 1903 in AL.1 
Death*She died before 1987. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Anniston, Calhoun Co., ALage 7
1920Anniston, Calhoun Co., ALage 17, single, living at home

Citations

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

Sarah P. Ellison

ID# 41309, b. circa 1910
Referenceunknown husband
Birth*Sarah P. Ellison was born circa 1910 in AL. 
Census*Sarah P. Ellison appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL. 

Family
Child

Carl David Whisenant

ID# 41310, b. 24 September 1929, d. 5 February 2009
Mother*Sarah P. Ellison b. c 1910
Referenceunknown father
Birth*Carl David Whisenant was born on 24 September 1929 in AL.1,2 
Death*He died on 5 February 2009 in NC at age 79.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cem., Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC. 
Obituary*
Census*Carl David Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL. 
Note*He served in World War II as a gunner's made on the battleship Massachusetts. He also served in the Korean War, and in Vietnam. 

Family
Child
  • Stephen Patrick Whisenant

Citations

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

Willie Whisenhunt

ID# 41311, b. 6 March 1906, d. 13 December 1981
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Willie Whisenhunt was born on 6 March 1906.1 
Death*He died on 13 December 1981 in PA at age 75.1 
Burial*He was buried in Greenwood Cem., Sharpsburg, Allegheny Co., PA, 40.51080,-79.92250. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Census record not found.
1920Census record not found.
1930Census record not found.
Milit-Beg*Willie Whisenhunt began military service on 8 April 1944 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 23 September 1944. 

Citations

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

Mattie J. [unknown]

ID# 41312, b. circa 1899
Birth*Mattie J. [unknown] was born circa 1899 in TN. 
Marriage*She married Andrew John Whisenant, son of James Marion Whisenant and Mary Beulah Kershaw, circa 1918. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Gadsden, Etowah Co., ALage 31, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Gadsden, Etowah Co., ALage 40, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. She rents a house for $15. Her husband is not in the household. [e.d. 28-11, sheet 16A, household #357] Note: Her husband who lives elsewhere listed himself as "single".

Family

Andrew John Whisenant b. 27 April 1899, d. 2 December 1981
Child
  • Ida Whistnant

James Leonard Whisenant

ID# 41314, b. 30 June 1899, d. 15 May 1945
Father*James Lunt Whisenant b. 15 Jan 1863, d. 28 Feb 1943
Mother*Sarah L. Gattis b. Dec 1861, d. 15 Feb 1923
Birth*James Leonard Whisenant was born on 30 June 1899 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Lannie Green Newberry on 13 April 1919 in Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL.1 
Death*James Leonard Whisenant died on 15 May 1945 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, at age 45.1 
Burial*He was buried in Pisgah Cem., Jackson Co., AL, 34.678889,-85.848611. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Pisgah, Jackson Co., ALage 20, md., labor, teamster
1930Pisgah, Jackson Co., ALage 30, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 20
1940Pisgah, Jackson Co., ALage 41, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns his farmhouse valued at $500. [s.d. 8, e.d. 36-14, sheet 4A, line 15, household #53]
Name Variation James Leonard Whisenant was also known as James D.2 

Family

Lannie Green Newberry b. 1902, d. 1983
Marriage*He married Lannie Green Newberry on 13 April 1919 in Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL.1 
Children
  • Mary Ann Whisenant
  • Sarah F. Whisenant
  • Juanita Whisenant
  • Elizabeth Whisenant
  • Billie Ruth Whisenant

Citations

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

Lannie Green Newberry

ID# 41315, b. 1902, d. 1983
Birth*Lannie Green Newberry was born in 1902 in AL. 
Marriage*She married James Leonard Whisenant, son of James Lunt Whisenant and Sarah L. Gattis, on 13 April 1919 in Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL.1 
Death*Lannie Green Newberry died in 1983. 
Burial*She was buried in Oakdale Memorial Park Cem., Glendora, Las Angeles Co., CA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Pisgah, Jackson Co., ALage 17, md.
1930Pisgah, Jackson Co., ALage 26, md., 1st md. age 17
1940Pisgah, Jackson Co., ALage 38, md., completed 1 year of high school.

Family

James Leonard Whisenant b. 30 June 1899, d. 15 May 1945
Marriage*Lannie Green Newberry married James Leonard Whisenant, son of James Lunt Whisenant and Sarah L. Gattis, on 13 April 1919 in Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL.1 
Children
  • Mary Ann Whisenant
  • Sarah F. Whisenant
  • Juanita Whisenant
  • Elizabeth Whisenant
  • Billie Ruth Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Dewey Whisenant

ID# 41321, b. circa 1903
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Dewey Whisenant was born circa 1903 in AL; parents born AL. 
Marriage*He married Annie Ruth Fountain on 17 September 1924 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Tarrant, Jefferson Co., ALage 27, md., 1st. md. age 22, salesman, grocery store

Family

Annie Ruth Fountain b. circa 1904

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Annie Ruth Fountain

ID# 41322, b. circa 1904
Birth*Annie Ruth Fountain was born circa 1904 in AL. 
Marriage*She married Dewey Whisenant on 17 September 1924 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.1 
Census*Annie Ruth Fountain appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Tarrant, Jefferson Co., AL, age 26, md., 1st. md. age 21. 

Family

Dewey Whisenant b. circa 1903

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

William Thomas Whisenhunt1

ID# 41323, b. 6 May 1881, d. 25 December 1947
Father*William Whisenhunt b. Apr 1855
Mother*Martha Jane Lay b. Mar 1851
Birth*William Thomas Whisenhunt was born on 6 May 1881 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Flora Sidney in 1906; Second marriage for William. 
Death*William Thomas Whisenhunt died on 25 December 1947 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 66.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.548333,-86.754167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Dismal, Winston Co., ALage 19, single, resides with parents
1910Walker Co., ALage 28, md. 2 nd time, 4 yrs., coal miner
1920Dora, Walker Co., ALage 38, md., coal mine operator.
1930Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 49, md., 1st md. age 26
1940Huffman, Jefferson Co., ALage 58, md., completed the 8th. grade. He and his wife reside with their daughter and son-in-law Lorene & Curtis G. Sullivan. [e.d. 37-122, sheet 23A, household #449]

Family

Flora Sidney b. 5 November 1890, d. 27 July 1978
Marriage*William Thomas Whisenhunt married Flora Sidney in 1906; Second marriage for William. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Flora Sidney1

ID# 41324, b. 5 November 1890, d. 27 July 1978
Birth*Flora Sidney was born on 5 November 1890 in AL.2,3 
Marriage*She married William Thomas Whisenhunt, son of William Whisenhunt and Martha Jane Lay, in 1906; Second marriage for William. 
Death*Flora Sidney died on 27 July 1978 at age 87.3 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.548333,-86.754167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Walker Co., ALage 18, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1920Dora, Walker Co., ALage 28, md.
1930Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 39, md., 1st md. age 16
1940Huffman, Jefferson Co., ALage 49, md., completed the 8th. grade.
Name Variation Flora Sidney was also known as Sullivan. 

Family

William Thomas Whisenhunt b. 6 May 1881, d. 25 December 1947
Marriage*She married William Thomas Whisenhunt, son of William Whisenhunt and Martha Jane Lay, in 1906; Second marriage for William. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Charles Sullivan Whisenhunt1

ID# 41325, b. 21 January 1907, d. 26 January 1976
Father*William Thomas Whisenhunt b. 6 May 1881, d. 25 Dec 1947
Mother*Flora Sidney b. 5 Nov 1890, d. 27 Jul 1978
Birth*Charles Sullivan Whisenhunt was born on 21 January 1907 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Rosetta C. [unknown] 
Death*Charles Sullivan Whisenhunt died on 26 January 1976 in Chelsea, Shelby Co., AL, at age 69.2 
Burial*He was buried on 30 January 1976 in Pinelawn Gardens Cem., Columbina, Shelby Co., AL, 33.17110,-86.60530. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Walker Co., ALage 3
1920Dora, Walker Co., ALage 12
1930Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 23
1940Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 33, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a truck driver for a freight line. His wage last year was $1530. He rents a home for $18. His brother Donald resides in the household. [e.d. 68-24, sheet 2A, household #25]

Family

Rosetta C. [unknown] b. 2 August 1911, d. 22 May 1997
Marriage*Charles Sullivan Whisenhunt married Rosetta C. [unknown] 

Citations

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

Blanch Whisenhunt

ID# 41326, b. 1909
Father*William Thomas Whisenhunt b. 6 May 1881, d. 25 Dec 1947
Mother*Flora Sidney b. 5 Nov 1890, d. 27 Jul 1978
Birth*Blanch Whisenhunt was born in 1909 in AL.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Walker Co., ALage 8 months
1920Dora, Walker Co., ALage 10

Citations

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

Lorene Whisenhunt

ID# 41327, b. 21 March 1912, d. 23 October 1958
Father*William Thomas Whisenhunt b. 6 May 1881, d. 25 Dec 1947
Mother*Flora Sidney b. 5 Nov 1890, d. 27 Jul 1978
Birth*Lorene Whisenhunt was born on 21 March 1912 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Curtis G. Sullivan.2 
Death*Lorene Whisenhunt died on 23 October 1958 at age 46.1 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.54860, -86.75420. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Walker Co., ALage 7
1930Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 18
1940Huffman, Jefferson Co., ALage 28, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed. She and her husband own a home valued at $4000. Her parents reside in the household. [e.d. 37-122, sheet 23A, household #449]

Family

Curtis G. Sullivan b. 25 January 1910, d. 13 July 1967
Marriage*Lorene Whisenhunt married Curtis G. Sullivan.2 
Children
  • Barbara Sullivan
  • Gary Sullivan

Citations

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

Donald William Whisenhunt1

ID# 41329, b. 6 April 1917, d. 26 March 1991
Father*William Thomas Whisenhunt b. 6 May 1881, d. 25 Dec 1947
Mother*Flora Sidney b. 5 Nov 1890, d. 27 Jul 1978
Birth*Donald William Whisenhunt was born on 6 April 1917 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Elizabeth Grant on 4 May 1940 in Shelby Co., AL.3,2 
Death*Donald William Whisenhunt died on 26 March 1991 in Chelsea, Shelby Co., AL, at age 73.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Pinelawn Gardens Cem., Columbina, Shelby Co., AL, 33.17110,-86.60530. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Dora, Walker Co., ALage 2 yrs., 8 months
1930Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 12
1940Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 22, single, completed 3 years of high school. He is employed as a truck driver for a freight line. His wage last year was $962. He resides with his brother and his wife Charles & Rosetta Whisenhunt. [e.d. 68-24, sheet 2A, household #25]

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Grant b. 10 May 1921, d. 21 June 1999
Marriage*Donald William Whisenhunt married Sarah Elizabeth Grant on 4 May 1940 in Shelby Co., AL.3,2 
Child
  • William Larry Whisenhunt

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.

Ruben Asbury Whisenhunt1

ID# 41330, b. 22 June 1884, d. 7 April 1945
Father*William Whisenhunt b. Apr 1855
Mother*Martha Jane Lay b. Mar 1851
Birth*Ruben Asbury Whisenhunt was born on 22 June 1884 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Grace McCauley on 3 June 1914 in Jefferson Co., AL.2 
Death*Ruben Asbury Whisenhunt died on 7 April 1945 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 60.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Dismal, Winston Co., ALage 17, single, resides with parents
1910Census record not found.
1920Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 36, md., miner
1940Pleasant Grove, Jefferson Co., ALage 55, md., completed the 2nd. grade. He is employed as a Miner in a coal mine. His wage last year was $603. He owns a home valued at $1000. [e.d. 37-30, sheet 12B, household #204]
Name Variation Ruben Asbury Whisenhunt was also known as Berry A. Whisenhunt. 
Residence* In September 1918 Ruben lived in Jefferson Co., AL; coal miner, married.1 

Family

Mary Grace McCauley b. circa 1896, d. 14 February 1967
Marriage*He married Mary Grace McCauley on 3 June 1914 in Jefferson Co., AL.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mary Grace McCauley

ID# 41331, b. circa 1896, d. 14 February 1967
Birth*Mary Grace McCauley was born circa 1896 in TN. 
Marriage*She married Ruben Asbury Whisenhunt, son of William Whisenhunt and Martha Jane Lay, on 3 June 1914 in Jefferson Co., AL.1 
Death*Mary Grace McCauley died on 14 February 1967. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 24, md.
1940Pleasant Grove, Jefferson Co., ALage 42, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Ruben Asbury Whisenhunt b. 22 June 1884, d. 7 April 1945
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Florence Julia [unknown]

ID# 41332, b. circa 1909
Birth*Florence Julia [unknown] was born circa 1909 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married William Isaac Whisenant, son of Timothy Whisenant and Nancy Perkins, circa 1929. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Guntersville, Marshall Co., ALage 21, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Arab, Marshall Co., ALage 31, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed.

Family

William Isaac Whisenant b. 23 October 1906, d. 31 July 1970
Child
  • Harold Ray Whisenant

Citations

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

William M. Whisenant

ID# 41333, b. March 1871
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*William M. Whisenant was born in March 1871 in AL; parents born in AL. 
Marriage*He married Martha Ann Elizabeth [unknown] circa 1889. 
Marriage*William M. Whisenant married Blanche [unknown] circa 1922. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Census record not found.
1900Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 29, md. 10 yrs., farmer, both parents born in AL.
1910Marshall Co., ALfarmer, age 42, md. 1 time, 20 yrs.
1920Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 47, md., farmer
1930Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 62, md., farming, 1st. md. age 21
Nickname As of 1 January 1920, William M. Whisenant also went by the name of Bill.1 
NoteHe and Dave Dunn Dave Dunn is an uncle to William as stated in the census report. on 1 April 1930.1 
Note*William M. Whisenant Just a guess on my part, but his mother may be Rense, age 80, living in Marshall Co., AL. 

Family 1

Martha Ann Elizabeth [unknown] b. circa 1876
Marriage*He married Martha Ann Elizabeth [unknown] circa 1889. 
Children

Family 2

Blanche [unknown] b. circa 1900
Marriage*William M. Whisenant married Blanche [unknown] circa 1922. 
Child
  • Whit Whisenant

Citations

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

Martha Ann Elizabeth [unknown]

ID# 41334, b. circa 1876
Birth*Martha Ann Elizabeth [unknown] was born circa 1876 in AL. 
Marriage*She married William M. Whisenant circa 1889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 24, md., 10 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910Marshall Co., ALage 38, md. 1 time, 20 yrs., 3 ch., 1 living
1920Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 47, md.

Family

William M. Whisenant b. March 1871
Children

William Simpson Whisenant

ID# 41335, b. 15 March 1890, d. 1945
Father*William M. Whisenant b. Mar 1871
Mother*Martha Ann Elizabeth [unknown] b. c 1876
Birth*William Simpson Whisenant was born on 15 March 1890 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Nettie Blue circa 1915.2 
Death*William Simpson Whisenant died in 1945 in KS.3 
Burial*He was buried in Maple Hill Cem., Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, 39.058056,-94.665278.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 9
1910Marshall Co., ALage 19, single, living at home
1920Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 29, md., farmer
1930Union Grove, Marshall Co., ALage 38, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 23
1940Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 49, md., completed 3 years of school. He is a farmer, and rents his farmhouse for $2. [s.d. 5, e.d. 48-17, sheet 17B, line 59, household #283]

Family

Nettie Blue b. 5 October 1898, d. May 1975
Marriage*William Simpson Whisenant married Nettie Blue circa 1915.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Elbert Whisenant

ID# 41336, b. May 1893, d. before 1910
Father*William M. Whisenant b. Mar 1871
Mother*Martha Ann Elizabeth [unknown] b. c 1876
Birth*Elbert Whisenant was born in May 1893 in AL. 
Death*He died before 1910.1 
Census*Elbert Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Oleander, Marshall Co., AL, age 7. 

Citations

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

Nettie Blue

ID# 41337, b. 5 October 1898, d. May 1975
Birth*Nettie Blue was born on 5 October 1898 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married William Simpson Whisenant, son of William M. Whisenant and Martha Ann Elizabeth [unknown], circa 1915.2 
Death*Nettie Blue died in May 1975 at age 76.1 
Burial*She was buried in Maple Hill Cem., Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, 39.058056,-94.665278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 21, md.
1930Union Grove, Marshall Co., ALage 30, md., 1st. md. age 15, census clearly shows her name to be "Mary".
1940Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 43, md., and has completed no schooling. She is not employed.
Name Variation As of 1930, Nettie Blue was also known as Mary.2 

Family

William Simpson Whisenant b. 15 March 1890, d. 1945
Marriage*She married William Simpson Whisenant, son of William M. Whisenant and Martha Ann Elizabeth [unknown], circa 1915.2 
Children

Citations

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

Blanche [unknown]

ID# 41341, b. circa 1900
Birth*Blanche [unknown] was born circa 1900 in AL. 
Marriage*She married William M. Whisenant circa 1922. 
Census*Blanche [unknown] appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Oleander, Marshall Co., AL, age 30, md., 1st md. age 23. 

Family

William M. Whisenant b. March 1871
Child
  • Whit Whisenant

Mary Jane Lyons

ID# 41346, b. 12 September 1849, d. 31 July 1920
Birth*Mary Jane Lyons was born on 12 September 1849 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Jacob Newton Whisenhant, son of William Alexander Whisenhunt and Catherine Martha Stabler, before 1872. 
Death*Mary Jane Lyons died on 31 July 1920 at age 70.1 
Burial*She was buried in Magnolia Cem., Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, 30.675000,-88.063056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Camden, Wilcox Co., ALage 29, md.
1900Mobile Co., ALage 50, widow, 11 Ch., 6 living
1910Mobile, Mobile Co., ALage 57, widow, 7 ch., 6 living
1920New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LAage 70, widow, living with son Nathaniel Whisenhant.

Family

Jacob Newton Whisenhant b. 24 August 1840, d. 4 July 1898
Marriage*Mary Jane Lyons married Jacob Newton Whisenhant, son of William Alexander Whisenhunt and Catherine Martha Stabler, before 1872. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Robert Pritchet Whisenhant1

ID# 41347, b. 3 October 1872, d. 5 March 1934
Father*Jacob Newton Whisenhant b. 24 Aug 1840, d. 4 Jul 1898
Mother*Mary Jane Lyons b. 12 Sep 1849, d. 31 Jul 1920
Birth*Robert Pritchet Whisenhant was born on 3 October 1872 in Wilcox Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Bell Plassman on 24 November 1900 in Mobile Co., AL. 
Death*Robert Pritchet Whisenhant died on 5 March 1934 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN, at age 61.3,2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Camden, Wilcox Co., ALage 7
1900Mobile Co., ALage 27, single, machinist, resides with mother.
1910Census record not found
1920Whistler, Mobile Co., ALage 47, md., machinist for rail road
1930Jackson, Madison Co., TNage 58, md., machinist in a railroad shop, 1st. md. age 27, no military service.
Name Variation As of 1900, Robert Pritchet Whisenhant was also known as Whisenhunt. 
Residence* In September 1918 Robert lived in Prichard, Mobile Co., AL; machinist for Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co.1 

Family

Mary Bell Plassman b. 28 March 1880, d. May 1968
Marriage*He married Mary Bell Plassman on 24 November 1900 in Mobile Co., AL. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Newton Jerome Whisenhant1

ID# 41348, b. 29 May 1875, d. 12 January 1950
Father*Jacob Newton Whisenhant b. 24 Aug 1840, d. 4 Jul 1898
Mother*Mary Jane Lyons b. 12 Sep 1849, d. 31 Jul 1920
Birth*Newton Jerome Whisenhant was born on 29 May 1875 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ada Lucille Boyles on 13 September 1905 in Mobile Co., AL. 
Death*Newton Jerome Whisenhant died on 12 January 1950 in Mobile Co., AL, at age 74.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Pine Crest Cem., Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, 30.634167,-88.086389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Camden, Wilcox Co., ALage 6
1900Mobile Co., ALage 25, single, motorman, resides with mother.
1910Mobile, Mobile Co., ALage 35, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., mechanic on rail road
1920Mobile, Mobile Co., ALage 44, md.
1930Mobile, Mobile Co., ALage 54, md., 1st. md. age 28,
1940Mobile, Mobile Co., ALage 64, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is not employed. He owns a home valued at $1600. [e.d. 49-120, sheet 11A, household #216]
Name Variation Newton Jerome Whisenhant was also known as Newton Joe Whisenhant. 
Name Variation Newton Jerome Whisenhant was also known as Whisenhunt. 

Family

Ada Lucille Boyles b. 26 August 1877, d. 26 May 1959
Marriage*He married Ada Lucille Boyles on 13 September 1905 in Mobile Co., AL. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Phillip Beck Whisenhant1

ID# 41349, b. 13 September 1878, d. 7 August 1958
Father*Jacob Newton Whisenhant b. 24 Aug 1840, d. 4 Jul 1898
Mother*Mary Jane Lyons b. 12 Sep 1849, d. 31 Jul 1920
Birth*Phillip Beck Whisenhant was born on 13 September 1878 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Eliza H. [unknown] 
Marriage*Phillip Beck Whisenhant married Nina Riley Boyles on 25 May 1910 in Mobile Co., AL. 
Death*Phillip Beck Whisenhant died on 7 August 1958 in Mobile Co., AL, at age 79.2 
Burial*He was buried in Magnolia Cem., Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, 30.675000,-88.063056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Camden, Wilcox Co., ALage 1
1900Mobile Co., ALage 21, single, motorman, resides with mother.
1910Mobile, Mobile Co., ALage 23, single, living with mother
1920Papoleonville, Mobile Co., ALage 41, md.
1930Mobile, Mobile Co., ALage 50, md., 1st. md. age 27, night watchman
1940Mobile, Mobile Co., ALage 61, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is employed as a Night Watchman for a wholesale hardware company. His wage last year was $985. He owns a home valued at $1500. [e.d. 49-101A, sheet 1B, household #18]
Name Variation Phillip Beck Whisenhant was also known as R. B. Whisenhunt. 
Residence* In September 1918 Phillip lived in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL; division supt., M.L. & R.R. Co.1 

Family 1

Eliza H. [unknown] b. 3 July 1885, d. 14 January 1909
Marriage*He married Eliza H. [unknown] 

Family 2

Nina Riley Boyles b. 14 October 1883, d. 19 January 1946
Marriage*Phillip Beck Whisenhant married Nina Riley Boyles on 25 May 1910 in Mobile Co., AL. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.