Person Page 828

age 14, single

1910

age 32, telegraph lineman, md. 1 time, 6 yrs.

1920

age 34, md.

1930

age 45, md., electrical contractor

1940

age 53, md., completed the 1st. grade. He is employed as a serviceman for the power company. His wage last year was $1500. He owns a home valued at $690. [e.d. 49-10, sheet 13A, household #237]

Name Variation

William James Whisenhunt was also known as Whisenhant.¹

Family

Fannie Elizabeth Fleming b. circa 1884, d. 28 February 1964

Marriage*

He married Fannie Elizabeth Fleming circa 1904.

Children

William J. Whisenhant+ b. 5 Aug 1905, d. 29 Apr 1969
Evelyn Whisenhunt b. c 1908
Leathia Orlinda Whisenhunt b. c 1909
Edward L. Whisenhant+ b. 19 Apr 1911, d. 26 Oct 1989
Alberta Whisenhunt
Helen Whisenhunt
Willard Woodrow Whisenhant b. 21 Sep 1918, d. 14 Nov 1981
Mary Whisenhunt

Citations

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

Nathaniel Lyon Whisenhant

ID# 41353, b. 18 June 1894, d. 12 April 1925

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*

Nathaniel Lyon Whisenhant was born on 18 June 1894 in South Bear Creek, Wilcox Co., AL.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Ella A. [unknown]

Death*

Nathaniel Lyon Whisenhant died on 12 April 1925 in Orleans Parish, LA, at age 30.^3,2

Burial*

He was buried in Masonic Cem. No. 1, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Mobile Co., AL	age 5
1910	Mobile, Mobile Co., AL	age 16
1920	New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA	age 25, single

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 5

1910

New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA

age 16

1920

age 25, single

Residence*

In June 1917 Nathaniel lived in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL; single, Inspector of Agriculture, for the U.S.D.A.¹

Family

Ella A. [unknown] b. 14 April 1902, d. June 1976

Marriage*

He married Ella A. [unknown]

Child

Nathaniel Lyon Whisenhant Jr.+ b. 11 Feb 1924, d. 13 Oct 1993

Citations

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

Fannie Elizabeth Fleming¹

ID# 41354, b. circa 1884, d. 28 February 1964

Birth*

Fannie Elizabeth Fleming was born circa 1884 in GA.

Marriage*

She married William James Whisenhunt, son of Jacob Newton Whisenhant and Mary Jane Lyons, circa 1904.

Death*

Fannie Elizabeth Fleming died on 28 February 1964 in AL.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Mobile Co., AL	age 26, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1920	Toulminville, Mobile Co., AL	age 36, md., name is "Fannie E."
1930	Mobile Co., AL	age 43, md., name shown as "Fannie"
1940	Carvers, Mobile Co., AL	age 56, md., completed the 4th. grade. She is not employed. Her name is given as "Fannie E".

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 26, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living

1920

age 36, md., name is "Fannie E."

1930

age 43, md., name shown as "Fannie"

1940

age 56, md., completed the 4th. grade. She is not employed. Her name is given as "Fannie E".

Name Variation

Fannie Elizabeth Fleming was also known as Sallie.

Family

William James Whisenhunt b. 11 May 1886, d. 22 July 1946

Marriage*

She married William James Whisenhunt, son of Jacob Newton Whisenhant and Mary Jane Lyons, circa 1904.

Children

William J. Whisenhant+ b. 5 Aug 1905, d. 29 Apr 1969
Evelyn Whisenhunt b. c 1908
Leathia Orlinda Whisenhunt b. c 1909
Edward L. Whisenhant+ b. 19 Apr 1911, d. 26 Oct 1989
Alberta Whisenhunt
Helen Whisenhunt
Willard Woodrow Whisenhant b. 21 Sep 1918, d. 14 Nov 1981
Mary Whisenhunt

Citations

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

William J. Whisenhant

ID# 41355, b. 5 August 1905, d. 29 April 1969

Father*

William James Whisenhunt b. 11 May 1886, d. 22 Jul 1946

Mother*

Fannie Elizabeth Fleming b. c 1884, d. 28 Feb 1964

Birth*

William J. Whisenhant was born on 5 August 1905 in AL.¹

Marriage

He married Flossie Belle Parnell on 23 December 1925 in Mobile Co., AL.

Divorce*

William J. Whisenhant and Flossie Belle Parnell were divorced before 1930.²

Marriage*

William J. Whisenhant married Emma M. [unknown]; They had 4 children.¹

Death*

William J. Whisenhant died on 29 April 1969 in Mobile Co., AL, at age 63.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Whistler Cem., Wilson Annex, Mobile Co., AL, 30.760556,-88.118889.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Mobile Co., AL	age 5
1920	Toulminville, Mobile Co., AL	age 14, single, living at home
1930	Mobile Co., AL	age 25, single, living at home
1940	Prichard, Mobile Co., AL	age 34, md., completed the 5th grade. He is employed as a Lineman for the power company. His wage last year was $1440. He rents a home for $15. [e.d. 49-39A, sheet 9A, household #178]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 5

1920

age 14, single, living at home

1930

age 25, single, living at home

1940

Prichard, Mobile Co., AL

age 34, md., completed the 5th grade. He is employed as a Lineman for the power company. His wage last year was $1440. He rents a home for $15. [e.d. 49-39A, sheet 9A, household #178]

Name Variation

William J. Whisenhant was also known as Whisenhunt.³

Family 1

Flossie Belle Parnell b. 12 November 1909, d. 18 February 1990

Marriage

He married Flossie Belle Parnell on 23 December 1925 in Mobile Co., AL.

Divorce*

William J. Whisenhant and Flossie Belle Parnell were divorced before 1930.²

Children

Dorothy L. Whisenhant
George H. Whisenhant

Family 2

Emma M. [unknown] b. 10 September 1913, d. 28 January 1984

Marriage*

William J. Whisenhant married Emma M. [unknown]; They had 4 children.¹

Children

Willie F. Whisenhant
James D. Whisenhant
Evelyn Whisenhant
Thomas Warren Whisenhant b. 29 Jan 1947, d. 27 May 2010

Citations

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

Evelyn Whisenhunt

ID# 41356, b. circa 1908

Father*

William James Whisenhunt b. 11 May 1886, d. 22 Jul 1946

Mother*

Fannie Elizabeth Fleming b. c 1884, d. 28 Feb 1964

Birth*

Evelyn Whisenhunt was born circa 1908 in AL.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Mobile Co., AL	age 2
1920	Toulminville, Mobile Co., AL	age 11
1930	Mobile Co., AL	age 23

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 2

1920

age 11

1930

age 23

Leathia Orlinda Whisenhunt

ID# 41357, b. circa 1909

Father*

William James Whisenhunt b. 11 May 1886, d. 22 Jul 1946

Mother*

Fannie Elizabeth Fleming b. c 1884, d. 28 Feb 1964

Birth*

Leathia Orlinda Whisenhunt was born circa 1909 in AL.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Mobile Co., AL	age 1
1920	Toulminville, Mobile Co., AL	age 9

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 1

1920

age 9

Ada Lucille Boyles

ID# 41358, b. 26 August 1877, d. 26 May 1959

Birth*

Ada Lucille Boyles was born on 26 August 1877 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married Newton Jerome Whisenhant, son of Jacob Newton Whisenhant and Mary Jane Lyons, on 13 September 1905 in Mobile Co., AL.

Death*

Ada Lucille Boyles died on 26 May 1959 in Mobile Co., AL, at age 81.^2,1

Burial*

She was buried in Pine Crest Cem., Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, 30.634167,-88.086389.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Mobile, Mobile Co., AL	age 30, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1920	Mobile, Mobile Co., AL	age 42, md.
1930	Mobile, Mobile Co., AL	age 53, md., 1st. md. age 26
1940	Mobile, Mobile Co., AL	age 62, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 30, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living

1920

age 42, md.

1930

age 53, md., 1st. md. age 26

1940

age 62, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Newton Jerome Whisenhant b. 29 May 1875, d. 12 January 1950

Marriage*

Ada Lucille Boyles married Newton Jerome Whisenhant, son of Jacob Newton Whisenhant and Mary Jane Lyons, on 13 September 1905 in Mobile Co., AL.

Children

Ada May Whisenhant+ b. c 1906
Nannie M. Whisenhant+ b. 22 Dec 1907, d. 4 Sep 1982

Citations

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

Ada May Whisenhant

ID# 41359, b. circa 1906

Father*

Newton Jerome Whisenhant b. 29 May 1875, d. 12 Jan 1950

Mother*

Ada Lucille Boyles b. 26 Aug 1877, d. 26 May 1959

Birth*

Ada May Whisenhant was born circa 1906 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married Ollie Earl Moore on 18 October 1927 in Mobile Co., AL.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Mobile, Mobile Co., AL	age 5
1920	Mobile, Mobile Co., AL	age 13
1930	Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX	age 24, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940	Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX	age 34, md., completed high school. [e.d. 123-74, sheet 8A]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 5

1920

Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX

age 13

1930

age 24, md., 1st. md. age 21

1940

Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX

age 34, md., completed high school. [e.d. 123-74, sheet 8A]

Family

Ollie Earl Moore b. 16 May 1905, d. June 1977

Children

Alice Lucille Moore b. 16 Mar 1929, d. 30 Apr 2007
Mary Annonie Moore b. 15 Nov 1932, d. 19 Aug 2013

Citations

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

Nannie M. Whisenhant

ID# 41360, b. 22 December 1907, d. 4 September 1982

Father*

Newton Jerome Whisenhant b. 29 May 1875, d. 12 Jan 1950

Mother*

Ada Lucille Boyles b. 26 Aug 1877, d. 26 May 1959

Birth*

Nannie M. Whisenhant was born on 22 December 1907 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married William D. Rockwell on 16 September 1926 in AL.

Death*

Nannie M. Whisenhant died on 4 September 1982 at age 74.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Pine Crest Cem., Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, 30.634167,-88.086389.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Mobile, Mobile Co., AL	age 3
1920	Mobile, Mobile Co., AL	age 12
1930	Mobile, Mobile Co., AL	age 22, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940	Mobile Co., AL	age 32, md., completed 3 years of high school. [e.d. 49-30, sheet 11B]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 3

1920

age 12

1930

age 22, md., 1st. md. age 18

1940

age 32, md., completed 3 years of high school. [e.d. 49-30, sheet 11B]

Family

William D. Rockwell b. 23 October 1903, d. 27 February 1984

Marriage*

Nannie M. Whisenhant married William D. Rockwell on 16 September 1926 in AL.

Children

Sophie M. Rockwell
Teresa M. Rockwell b. c 1928
Mary L. Rockwell b. Feb 1930
Helen M. Rockwell

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Edward L. Whisenhant¹

ID# 41361, b. 19 April 1911, d. 26 October 1989

Father*

William James Whisenhunt b. 11 May 1886, d. 22 Jul 1946

Mother*

Fannie Elizabeth Fleming b. c 1884, d. 28 Feb 1964

Birth*

Edward L. Whisenhant was born on 19 April 1911 in AL.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Lillian M. [unknown]

Death*

Edward L. Whisenhant died on 26 October 1989 in AL at age 78.²

Burial*

He was buried in Pine Crest Cem., Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, 30.634167,-88.086389.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Toulminville, Mobile Co., AL	age 7
1930	Mobile Co., AL	age 19
1940	Carvers, Mobile Co., AL	age 28, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is employed as an Electrician Contractor. His wage last year was $780. He rents a home for $6. [e.d. 49-10, sheet 13A, household #238]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 7

1930

age 19

1940

age 28, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is employed as an Electrician Contractor. His wage last year was $780. He rents a home for $6. [e.d. 49-10, sheet 13A, household #238]

Family

Lillian M. [unknown] b. 6 October 1907, d. 19 October 1986

Marriage*

Edward L. Whisenhant married Lillian M. [unknown]

Children

Sandra Whisenhant
Edwina Whisenhant
Edward L. Whisenhant Jr.
Betty Ruth Whisenhant

Citations

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

Willard Woodrow Whisenhant

ID# 41364, b. 21 September 1918, d. 14 November 1981

Father*

William James Whisenhunt b. 11 May 1886, d. 22 Jul 1946

Mother*

Fannie Elizabeth Fleming b. c 1884, d. 28 Feb 1964

Birth*

Willard Woodrow Whisenhant was born on 21 September 1918 in AL.^1,2

Marriage

He married Mary Morris on 26 November 1939.

Death*

Willard Woodrow Whisenhant died on 14 November 1981 in Wilmer, Mobile Co., AL, at age 63.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Tanner Williams Bapt. Ch. Cem., Tanner Williams, Mobile Co., AL.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Toulminville, Mobile Co., AL	age 1
1930	Mobile Co., AL	age 11
1940	Carvers, Mobile Co., AL	age 21, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as an Electrician doing home wiring. His wage last year was $800. He rents a home for $5. [e.d. 49-10, sheet 13A, household #235]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 1

1930

age 11

1940

age 21, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as an Electrician doing home wiring. His wage last year was $800. He rents a home for $5. [e.d. 49-10, sheet 13A, household #235]

Milit-Beg*

Willard Woodrow Whisenhant began military service on 17 November 1943 U.S. Navy enlistment.

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 11 December 1945.

Citations

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

Pernie R. Dyer

ID# 41366, b. 9 June 1900, d. September 1985

Birth*

Pernie R. Dyer was born on 9 June 1900 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married George Whisenant, son of Thomas Henry Whisenant and Elizabeth King, circa 1920.

Death*

Pernie R. Dyer died in September 1985 in Marshall Co., AL, at age 85.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1930	Ryans Cross Roads, Morgan Co., AL	age 29, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940	Ryans Cross Roads, Morgan Co., AL	age 39, md., completed the 7th. grade.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 29, md., 1st. md. age 19

1940

age 39, md., completed the 7th. grade.

Family

George Whisenant b. 9 April 1888, d. 25 July 1966

Children

Odell M. Whisenant+ b. 15 Jan 1921, d. 13 Apr 2011
H. Olen Whisenant b. 5 Oct 1923, d. 30 Oct 1990

Citations

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

Odell M. Whisenant

ID# 41367, b. 15 January 1921, d. 13 April 2011

Father*

George Whisenant b. 9 Apr 1888, d. 25 Jul 1966

Mother*

Pernie R. Dyer b. 9 Jun 1900, d. Sep 1985

Birth*

Odell M. Whisenant was born on 15 January 1921 in Cullman Co., AL.¹

Marriage*

She married Orben Alton McGregor on 22 June 1935 in Cullman Co., AL.²

Death*

Odell M. Whisenant died on 13 April 2011 in Arab, Marshall Co., AL, at age 90.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Highland Mem. Gardens Cem., Jefferson Co., AL, 33.426389,-86.960000.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

Red Hill, Marshall Co., AL

age 9

1940

age 19, md., completed the 7th. grade. [e.d. 48-20, sheet 7A]

Obituary*

Family

Orben Alton McGregor b. 5 April 1915, d. November 1960

Marriage*

Odell M. Whisenant married Orben Alton McGregor on 22 June 1935 in Cullman Co., AL.²

Children

Jo Ann McGregor b. c 1937
Wilma L. McGregor
James Alton McGregor Sr.

Citations

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

H. Olen Whisenant

ID# 41368, b. 5 October 1923, d. 30 October 1990

Father*

George Whisenant b. 9 Apr 1888, d. 25 Jul 1966

Mother*

Pernie R. Dyer b. 9 Jun 1900, d. Sep 1985

Birth*

H. Olen Whisenant was born on 5 October 1923 in AL.¹

Death*

He died on 30 October 1990 in Rockford, Coosa Co., AL, at age 67.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 6

1940

Steele, St. Clair Co., AL

age 16, attending school. He has completed 1 year of high school.

Citations

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

Reatha Hobbs

ID# 41369, b. circa 1903

Birth*

Reatha Hobbs was born circa 1903 in AL.

Marriage*

She married Robert Payton Whisenant, son of John E. Blackmon and Bessie L. Whisenant, on 27 December 1924 in St. Clair Co., AL.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

Blount Co., AL

age 7

1920

Blount Co., AL

age 16

1930

age 27, md., 1st. md. age 22

Family

Robert Payton Whisenant b. 4 January 1901, d. 26 May 1993

Citations

[S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Ricky Whisenhunt

ID# 41370

Father*

Cecil Whisenhunt b. 21 Mar 1917, d. 3 Apr 1983

Mother*

Joy A. Vaught b. 14 Aug 1927, d. 6 Apr 2008

Note*

Ricky Whisenhunt I have no information pertaining to this person.

Alice Aman

ID# 41371, b. 26 March 1904, d. 28 May 1975

Birth*

Alice Aman was born on 26 March 1904 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married Henry Frank Whisenant, son of Timothy Whisenant and Nancy Perkins, circa 1928.

Death*

Alice Aman died on 28 May 1975 at age 71.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Decatur City Cem., Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, 34.616667,-87.000833.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

Sylacauga, Talladega Co., AL

age 26, md., 1st. md. age 24

1940

Sylacauga, Talladega Co., AL

age 35, md., completed 1 year of college. She is not employed. Her wage last year was $563.

Family

Henry Frank Whisenant b. 18 November 1904, d. 8 September 1996

Children

Alice Joan Whisenant b. 31 Jul 1932, d. 31 Jul 1932
Nancy Laura Whisenant b. 29 Feb 1940, d. 1 Mar 1940

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Myrtle Lee Kemp

ID# 41373, b. circa 1900, d. 20 November 1967

Birth*

Myrtle Lee Kemp was born circa 1900 in AL.

Marriage*

She married William Luther Whisenhunt, son of Josiah B. Whisenhunt Jr. and Martha Eller Blevins, circa 1919.

Burial*

Myrtle Lee Kemp was buried in Blooming Grove Cem., Walker Co., AL, 33.970278,-87.165556.¹

Death*

She died on 20 November 1967 in Jasper, AL.²

Burial

She was buried in Blooming Grove Cem., Walker Co., AL, 33.970278,-87.165556.

Census*

Myrtle Lee Kemp appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Jasper, AL, age 30, md., 1st. md. age 19.

Family

William Luther Whisenhunt b. 12 June 1893, d. 20 March 1941

Children

William K. Whisenhunt b. 15 Jan 1920, d. 1 Nov 1967
Mavis C. Whisenhunt b. 3 Sep 1924, d. 19 Dec 1930

Citations

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

William K. Whisenhunt

ID# 41374, b. 15 January 1920, d. 1 November 1967

Father*

William Luther Whisenhunt b. 12 Jun 1893, d. 20 Mar 1941

Mother*

Myrtle Lee Kemp b. c 1900, d. 20 Nov 1967

Birth*

William K. Whisenhunt was born on 15 January 1920 in AL.¹

Death*

He died on 1 November 1967 at age 47.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Blooming Grove Cem., Walker Co., AL, 33.970278,-87.165556.

Census*

William K. Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Jasper, AL, age 10.

Milit-Beg*

He began military service on 1 February 1943 in AL U. S. Army enlistment. Ala PFC 961 Engr. Maint Co., WWII.

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Mavis C. Whisenhunt

ID# 41375, b. 3 September 1924, d. 19 December 1930

Father*

William Luther Whisenhunt b. 12 Jun 1893, d. 20 Mar 1941

Mother*

Myrtle Lee Kemp b. c 1900, d. 20 Nov 1967

Birth*

Mavis C. Whisenhunt was born on 3 September 1924 in AL.¹

Death*

She died on 19 December 1930 in Walker Co., AL, at age 6.²

Burial*

She was buried in Blooming Grove Cem., Walker Co., AL, 33.970278,-87.165556.¹

Census*

Mavis C. Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Jasper, AL, age 5.

Citations

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

Guin Albert Whisenhunt¹

ID# 41376, b. 24 November 1923, d. 14 April 1988

Father*

David Milton Whisenhunt b. 16 Nov 1894, d. 1 May 1976

Mother*

Dessa Emaline Roach b. 23 Apr 1903, d. 10 Feb 1986

Birth*

Guin Albert Whisenhunt was born on 24 November 1923 in AL.^1,2

Death*

He died on 14 April 1988 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL, at age 64.^1,2

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 6

1940

age 16, attending school, completed the 4th. grade.

Citations

[S400] Florida Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1980-89.
[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Jerry Lee Whisenhunt

ID# 41378, b. 3 December 1926, d. 23 June 1975

Father*

David Milton Whisenhunt b. 16 Nov 1894, d. 1 May 1976

Mother*

Dessa Emaline Roach b. 23 Apr 1903, d. 10 Feb 1986

Birth*

Jerry Lee Whisenhunt was born on 3 December 1926 in AL.¹

Marriage

He married Evelyn Penoley on 10 May 1947 in Walker Co., AL.²

Death*

Jerry Lee Whisenhunt died on 23 June 1975 in Bedford, Cuyahoga Co., OH, at age 48.³

Burial*

He was buried in New Prospect Cem., Jasper, AL, 33.863056,-87.296944.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 3 yrs., 2 months

1940

age 12, not attending school, completed the 5th. grade.

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Clara Belle [unknown]

ID# 41380, b. circa 1906

Birth*

Clara Belle [unknown] was born circa 1906 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married John Benson Whisenhunt, son of Rufus Monroe Whisenhunt and Sarah Catherine Phillips, circa 1922.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 24, md., 1st. md. age 16

1940

age 34, md., completed the 4th. grade.

Family

John Benson Whisenhunt b. 27 May 1896, d. 6 March 1971

Children

Caraline Whisenhunt b. c 1925
Laurena Whisenhunt b. c 1927
Ralph Whisenhunt b. 29 Apr 1929, d. 7 Jul 2000
Bennie Lee Whisenhunt+ b. 6 Jan 1932, d. 21 Oct 2009
Bobby Whisenhunt
Vera Whisenhunt
Rufus Carlin Whisenhunt+ b. 1 Feb 1940, d. 8 Jun 2005

Citations

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

Caraline Whisenhunt

ID# 41381, b. circa 1925

Father*

John Benson Whisenhunt b. 27 May 1896, d. 6 Mar 1971

Mother*

Clara Belle [unknown] b. c 1906

Birth*

Caraline Whisenhunt was born circa 1925 in AL.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 5

1940

age 15, attending school, completed the 4th. grade.

Laurena Whisenhunt

ID# 41382, b. circa 1927

Father*

John Benson Whisenhunt b. 27 May 1896, d. 6 Mar 1971

Mother*

Clara Belle [unknown] b. c 1906

Birth*

Laurena Whisenhunt was born circa 1927 in AL.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 3 yrs., 1 month

1940

age 13, attending school, completed the 4th. grade.

Vardy A. Whisenhunt

ID# 41383, b. 22 August 1888, d. 7 February 1947

Father*

George Washington Whisenhunt b. 21 Oct 1853, d. 21 Jan 1926

Mother*

Mary Elizabeth Knight b. 26 Oct 1863, d. 18 Feb 1929

Birth*

Vardy A. Whisenhunt was born on 22 August 1888 in Walker Co., AL.

Marriage*

He married Mary Lula Cornelius circa 1912.

Death*

Vardy A. Whisenhunt died on 7 February 1947 at age 58.

Burial*

He was buried in New Prospect Cem., Jasper, AL, 33.863056,-87.296944.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Census record not found

1910

age 21, single, living at home.

1920

Lowell, Walker Co., AL

age 31, md., farmer. Note: In the household is "Herman Kennedy", age 8, step-son. He will later be found in the 1940 census with the name "Herman Whisenhunt", living near Vardy.

1930

age 41, md., 1st. md. age 23, coal miner

1940

age 51, md., completed the 2nd. grade. He works for the W.P.A. as a common laborer with Maleria Control. His wage last year was $120. He rents his home for $3. A "nephew" Edman Upshaw, age 17, resides in the household. [e.d. 64-5, sheet 13B, household #218]

Name Variation

Vardy A. Whisenhunt was also known as Vardie.

Note

He A "Family Data Collection" at Ancestry.com lists the parents as George Washington Whisenhunt & Mary Elizabeth Knight.

Family

Mary Lula Cornelius b. 5 December 1888, d. 16 October 1967

Marriage*

He married Mary Lula Cornelius circa 1912.

Children

Herman Kennedy+ b. 28 Aug 1911, d. 25 Oct 1994
Linwood D. Whisenhunt+ b. 10 Jan 1916, d. 28 Oct 1974
Liddy Whisenhunt
Larene Whisenhunt
Louise Whisenhunt

Mary Lula Cornelius

ID# 41384, b. 5 December 1888, d. 16 October 1967

Birth*

Mary Lula Cornelius was born on 5 December 1888 in MS; Daughter of Frank Cornelius and Jane Flurry.

Marriage*

She married Vardy A. Whisenhunt, son of George Washington Whisenhunt and Mary Elizabeth Knight, circa 1912.

Death*

Mary Lula Cornelius died on 16 October 1967 in Jasper, AL, at age 78; married.¹

Burial*

She was buried in New Prospect Cem., Jasper, AL, 33.863056,-87.296944.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Lowell, Walker Co., AL

age 31, md.

1930

age 41, md., 1st. md. age 23

1940

Black Water, Walker Co., AL

age 52, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Vardy A. Whisenhunt b. 22 August 1888, d. 7 February 1947

Marriage*

Mary Lula Cornelius married Vardy A. Whisenhunt, son of George Washington Whisenhunt and Mary Elizabeth Knight, circa 1912.

Children

Herman Kennedy+ b. 28 Aug 1911, d. 25 Oct 1994
Linwood D. Whisenhunt+ b. 10 Jan 1916, d. 28 Oct 1974
Liddy Whisenhunt
Larene Whisenhunt
Louise Whisenhunt

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

George Washington Whisenhunt

ID# 41388, b. 21 October 1853, d. 21 January 1926

Father*

Josiah B. Whisenhunt b. 7 Feb 1827, d. 5 Mar 1913

Mother*

Sarah B. Mitchell b. 1831, d. 23 Mar 1913

Birth*

George Washington Whisenhunt was born on 21 October 1853 in GA.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Elizabeth Knight circa 1879.

Death*

George Washington Whisenhunt died on 21 January 1926 in Jasper, AL, at age 72; married.^2,1

Burial*

He was buried in New Prospect Cem., Jasper, AL, 33.863056,-87.296944.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 6

1870

Census record not found

1880

Lawrence Co., AL

age 26, md., farming

1900

age 46, md. 21 yrs., farmer

1910

age 57, farmer, md. 1 time, 30 yrs.

1920

age 66, md., hotel proprietor

Family

Mary Elizabeth Knight b. 26 October 1863, d. 18 February 1929

Marriage*

George Washington Whisenhunt married Mary Elizabeth Knight circa 1879.

Children

Dolly Parlee Whisenhunt+ b. Jan 1880, d. 30 Sep 1958
Nora D. Whisenhunt+ b. 1 Mar 1883, d. 9 Oct 1957
William Thomas Whisenhunt+ b. 1 Sep 1884, d. 17 Oct 1931
Sarah Jane Whisenhunt+ b. 24 Apr 1886, d. 12 Sep 1969
Vardy A. Whisenhunt+ b. 22 Aug 1888, d. 7 Feb 1947
David Milton Whisenhunt+ b. 16 Nov 1894, d. 1 May 1976
James Otto Whisenhunt+ b. 24 Dec 1896, d. 18 Feb 1991
Mary Alice Della Whisenhunt+ b. 1 Jul 1899, d. 18 Nov 1967

Citations

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

Mary Elizabeth Knight

ID# 41389, b. 26 October 1863, d. 18 February 1929

Birth*

Mary Elizabeth Knight was born on 26 October 1863 in AL.

Marriage*

She married George Washington Whisenhunt, son of Josiah B. Whisenhunt and Sarah B. Mitchell, circa 1879.

Death*

Mary Elizabeth Knight died on 18 February 1929 in Jasper, AL, at age 65.¹

Burial*

She was buried in New Prospect Cem., Jasper, AL, 33.863056,-87.296944.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

Lawrence Co., AL

age 16, md.

1900

age 36, md. 21 yrs., 9 ch.,9 living

1910

age 47, md. 1 time, 30 yrs., 9 ch., 4 living

1920

age 56, md.

Family

George Washington Whisenhunt b. 21 October 1853, d. 21 January 1926

Marriage*

Mary Elizabeth Knight married George Washington Whisenhunt, son of Josiah B. Whisenhunt and Sarah B. Mitchell, circa 1879.

Children

Dolly Parlee Whisenhunt+ b. Jan 1880, d. 30 Sep 1958
Nora D. Whisenhunt+ b. 1 Mar 1883, d. 9 Oct 1957
William Thomas Whisenhunt+ b. 1 Sep 1884, d. 17 Oct 1931
Sarah Jane Whisenhunt+ b. 24 Apr 1886, d. 12 Sep 1969
Vardy A. Whisenhunt+ b. 22 Aug 1888, d. 7 Feb 1947
David Milton Whisenhunt+ b. 16 Nov 1894, d. 1 May 1976
James Otto Whisenhunt+ b. 24 Dec 1896, d. 18 Feb 1991
Mary Alice Della Whisenhunt+ b. 1 Jul 1899, d. 18 Nov 1967

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

James Otto Whisenhunt

ID# 41390, b. 24 December 1896, d. 18 February 1991

Father*

George Washington Whisenhunt b. 21 Oct 1853, d. 21 Jan 1926

Mother*

Mary Elizabeth Knight b. 26 Oct 1863, d. 18 Feb 1929

Birth*

James Otto Whisenhunt was born on 24 December 1896 in Walker Co., AL.¹

Marriage*

He married Ellen Lucille [unknown] circa 1927.²

Death*

James Otto Whisenhunt died on 18 February 1991 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 94.

Burial*

He was buried in Nixon Chapel Cem., Marshall Co., AL, 34.204167,-86.383333; Note: Shares a stone with Elen Lucile Whisenhunt. Who is she?

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 2

1910

Cleveland, Blount Co., AL

age 13

1920

Census record not found.

1930

Blount Co., AL

age 37, md., 1st. md. age 27, farm laborer. Rents home for $5. [e.d. 5-13, sheet 14A]

1940

age 44, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $4. [e.d. 5-13, sheet 8A, household #127]

Residence*

In September 1918 James lived in Oakman, Walker Co., AL; coal miner.¹

Note*

He A "Family Data Collection" at Ancestry.com lists his parents as George Washington Whisenhunt & Mary Elizabeth Knight. (I believe this to be incorrect.).

Family 1

Child

Euline Whisenhunt

Family 2

Ellen Lucille [unknown] b. 12 September 1909, d. 23 November 1995

Marriage*

He married Ellen Lucille [unknown] circa 1927.²

Citations

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

Mary Alice Della Whisenhunt

ID# 41391, b. 1 July 1899, d. 18 November 1967

Father*

George Washington Whisenhunt b. 21 Oct 1853, d. 21 Jan 1926

Mother*

Mary Elizabeth Knight b. 26 Oct 1863, d. 18 Feb 1929

Birth*

Mary Alice Della Whisenhunt was born on 1 July 1899 in Walker Co., AL.¹

Marriage*

She married Clarence Claude Scruggs circa 1920.¹

Death*

Mary Alice Della Whisenhunt died on 18 November 1967 at age 68.

Burial*

She was buried in New Prospect Cem., Jasper, AL, 33.863056,-87.296944.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 1

1910

age 10

1920

age 20, single, living at home

1930

age 29, md., 1st. md. age 20. A niece Anna M. Whisenhunt, age 18, single, living in the household.

Note*

Mary Alice Della Whisenhunt A "Family Data Collection" at Ancestry.com lists her parents as George Washington Whisenhunt and Mary Elizabeth Knight. (This is probably incorrect, as that family was in Texas at the time.).

Family

Clarence Claude Scruggs b. 15 July 1895, d. 5 July 1978

Marriage*

She married Clarence Claude Scruggs circa 1920.¹

Child

Carolyn Rose Scruggs b. 9 Apr 1936, d. 27 Aug 1936

Citations

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

Ishan Betha Whisenhunt

ID# 41395, b. 16 June 1919, d. 14 March 1996

Father*

William Thomas Whisenhunt b. 1 Sep 1884, d. 17 Oct 1931

Mother*

Lela Magaline Samsom b. 6 Aug 1886, d. 15 Oct 1962

Birth*

Ishan Betha Whisenhunt was born on 16 June 1919 in AL.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Molly Willodine Frost on 1 July 1946 in Marion Co., AL.

Death*

Ishan Betha Whisenhunt died on 14 March 1996 in AL at age 76; PFC, U.S. Army, World War II.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in New Prospect Cem., Jasper, AL, 33.863056,-87.296944.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Lowell, Walker Co., AL

age 6 months. This census reports his name to be "Ishan B. Whisenhunt".

1930

age 10. This census listed his name as "Betha Whisenhunt".

1940