Clara Ann Smith

ID# 41451, b. 30 August 1884, d. 20 April 1968
Birth*Clara Ann Smith was born on 30 August 1884 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married John H. Whisenant, son of George W. Whisenant and Sarah E. Starks, on 27 January 1901 in Pope Co., AR.2 
Death*Clara Ann Smith died on 20 April 1968 at age 83.1 
Burial*She was buried on 24 April 1968 in Pleasant Grove Cem., Scotland, Van Buren Co., AR, 35.500278,-92.610278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Jones, Newton Co., ARage 25, md. 1 time, 9 yrs., no children
1920Jones, Newton Co., ARage 35, md.
1930Jones, Newton Co., ARage 44, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Jones, Newton Co., ARage 54, md., completed the 4th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

John H. Whisenant b. 12 June 1875, d. 11 August 1943
Marriage*Clara Ann Smith married John H. Whisenant, son of George W. Whisenant and Sarah E. Starks, on 27 January 1901 in Pope Co., AR.2 

Citations

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

William Lester Wesley Whisenhunt

ID# 41452, b. 18 November 1901, d. 19 September 1987
Father*John Abner Whisenhunt b. 4 Apr 1868, d. 31 Mar 1920
Mother*Mary Frances Mitchell b. 14 Aug 1875, d. 17 Sep 1966
Birth*William Lester Wesley Whisenhunt was born on 18 November 1901 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Opal Hanson on 24 June 1922 in Pike Co., AR. 
Marriage*William Lester Wesley Whisenhunt married Opal Brown circa 1923. 
Death*William Lester Wesley Whisenhunt died on 19 September 1987 in Pike Co., AR, at age 85. 
Burial*He was buried in Lodi Cem., Pike Co., AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 8. Note: This census listed him as "John L."
1920Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 18, single, resides with parents. Note: This census listed his name as "Lester W".
1930Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 28, farmer, 1st. md. age 21
1940Clark, Pike Co., ARage 38, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $3. [e.d. 55-6, sheet 9A, household #160] The census give his name s "Walter L.".
Name Variation William Lester Wesley Whisenhunt was also known as Pat. 
Name Variation William Lester Wesley Whisenhunt was also known as William S. Whisenhunt. 

Family 1

Opal Hanson b. 21 August 1903, d. 29 January 1989
Marriage*He married Opal Hanson on 24 June 1922 in Pike Co., AR. 
Child

Family 2

Opal Brown b. circa 1906
Marriage*William Lester Wesley Whisenhunt married Opal Brown circa 1923. 
Children

Citations

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

Opal Brown

ID# 41453, b. circa 1906
Birth*Opal Brown was born circa 1906 in AR. 
Marriage*She married William Lester Wesley Whisenhunt, son of John Abner Whisenhunt and Mary Frances Mitchell, circa 1923. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 24, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Clark, Pike Co., ARage 36, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

William Lester Wesley Whisenhunt b. 18 November 1901, d. 19 September 1987
Children

Ruth L. Whisenhunt

ID# 41454, b. 29 September 1923, d. 5 December 2009
Ruth L. Whisenhunt
(Obituary Photo)
Father*William Lester Wesley Whisenhunt b. 18 Nov 1901, d. 19 Sep 1987
Mother*Opal Hanson b. 21 Aug 1903, d. 29 Jan 1989
Birth*Ruth L. Whisenhunt was born on 29 September 1923 in Lodi, Pike Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*She married Winston J. Doster on 1 February 1940 in Clark Co., AR.1,3 
Death*Ruth L. Whisenhunt died on 5 December 2009 in Glenwood, Pike Co., AR, at age 86.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Coker Cem., Glenwood, Pike Co., AR, 34.280556,-93.499167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 7
1940Clark, Pike Co., ARage 16, md., completed 1 year of high school. [e.d. 55-6, sheet 9A, household #159]
Note*Ruth L. Whisenhunt Her children are Tammy, Kelly, Dana, Gail, Cherryl, Terry, and Royce Doster. 
Obituary*
NoteShe no death dates at Coker Cem., Pike Co., AR. 
Residence* In 2007 Ruth lived in Glenwood, Pike Co., AR. 

Family

Winston J. Doster b. 22 September 1921, d. 5 December 2014
Marriage*She married Winston J. Doster on 1 February 1940 in Clark Co., AR.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Lowell W. Whisenhunt

ID# 41455, b. 17 October 1925, d. 25 April 2007
Father*William Lester Wesley Whisenhunt b. 18 Nov 1901, d. 19 Sep 1987
Mother*Opal Brown b. c 1906
Birth*Lowell W. Whisenhunt was born on 17 October 1925 in Lodi, Pike Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Crews on 7 October 1953 in Pike Co., AR.3 
Death*Lowell W. Whisenhunt died on 25 April 2007 in Amity, Clark Co., AR, at age 81.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Jones Cem., Amity, Clark Co., AR, 34.258889,-93.443889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 5
1940Clark, Pike Co., ARage 14, attending school, completed the 5th. grade.
Note*Lowell W. Whisenhunt A veteran of the U.S. Army, and served in the Korean War. between 1951 and 1953. 

Family

Mary Crews b. 13 March 1939, d. 26 December 2013
Marriage*He married Mary Crews on 7 October 1953 in Pike Co., AR.3 
Children
  • Nikki Whisenhunt
  • Brenda C. Whisenhunt
  • Marsha K. Whisenhunt
  • William W. Whisenhunt
  • Pam Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Estelle Whisenhunt

ID# 41456, b. 19 February 1927, d. 23 August 1931
Father*William Lester Wesley Whisenhunt b. 18 Nov 1901, d. 19 Sep 1987
Mother*Opal Brown b. c 1906
Birth*Estelle Whisenhunt was born on 19 February 1927 in AR. 
Death*She died on 23 August 1931 at age 4. 
Burial*She was buried in Lodi Cem., Pike Co., AR. 
Census*Estelle Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Antoine, Pike Co., AR, age 3. 

William L. Whisenhunt

ID# 41457, b. 7 September 1929, d. 18 March 1953
Father*William Lester Wesley Whisenhunt b. 18 Nov 1901, d. 19 Sep 1987
Mother*Opal Brown b. c 1906
Birth*William L. Whisenhunt was born on 7 September 1929 in AR. 
Death*He died on 18 March 1953 at age 23. 
Burial*He was buried in Lodi Cem., Pike Co., AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 6 months
1940Clark, Pike Co., ARage 10, attending school, completed the 5th. grade.

Katherine P. Mowyer

ID# 41459, b. circa 1903
Birth*Katherine P. Mowyer was born circa 1903 in OK. 
Marriage*She married Iley Richard Whisenhunt, son of William Thomas Whisenhunt and Tabitha Annie Bell, on 7 May 1923 in Polk Co., AR.1 
Census*Katherine P. Mowyer appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Mena, Polk Co., AR, age 25, md., 1st. md. age 20. 

Family

Iley Richard Whisenhunt b. 23 September 1894, d. 28 July 1967
Child
  • Frances L. Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Lena Newcomb

ID# 41462, b. circa 1906
Birth*Lena Newcomb was born circa 1906 in AR. 
Marriage*She married Dale Sterling Whisenant, son of James Marion Whisenant and Brunetta Emoline Montgomery, circa 1923. 
Census*Lena Newcomb appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Ced, Scott Co., AR, age 24, md., 1st. md. age 17. 

Family

Dale Sterling Whisenant b. 11 December 1905, d. 23 December 1976
Children

Mildred Whisenant

ID# 41463, b. 1 August 1923, d. 15 March 2014
Father*Dale Sterling Whisenant b. 11 Dec 1905, d. 23 Dec 1976
Mother*Lena Newcomb b. c 1906
Birth*Mildred Whisenant was born on 1 August 1923 in Glenwood, Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Paul S. McGrew on 20 June 1942 in Garland Co., AR.2 
Death*Mildred Whisenant died on 15 March 2014 in Glenwood, Pike Co., AR, at age 90.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Tabor Cem., Coolidge, Montgomery Co., AR, 34.361667,-93.450278. 
Obituary*
Census*Mildred Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Cedar, Scott Co., AR, age 6. 
Residence* In December 1976 Mildred lived in Glenwood, Pike Co., AR. 

Family

Paul S. McGrew b. 23 September 1923, d. 1 September 2009
Marriage*She married Paul S. McGrew on 20 June 1942 in Garland Co., AR.2 

Citations

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

Tommie Lee Whiseant

ID# 41465, b. 22 November 1923, d. 26 April 2015
Father*Frank Yates Whiseant b. 1 Jan 1900, d. 18 Aug 1977
Mother*Oma Edith Taylor b. 1 Jan 1900, d. 18 Feb 1994
Birth*Tommie Lee Whiseant was born on 22 November 1923 in Honey Grove, Fannin Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Juanita Duke on 3 April 1943 in Howard Co., AR.2 
Death*Tommie Lee Whiseant died on 26 April 2015 in Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX, at age 91; W.W.II U.S. Army Vet. Recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.1 
Burial*He was buried in East Memorial Gardens Cem., Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Washington, Sevier Co., ARage 6
1940Cleveland, Little River Co., ARage 16, attending school, completed the 8th. grade.
Obituary*
Residence* In 2004 Tommie lived in Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX. 

Family

Juanita Duke b. 4 October 1924, d. 28 February 2004
Marriage*He married Juanita Duke on 3 April 1943 in Howard Co., AR.2 
Children
  • Michael Lee Whiseant
  • Charlotte Renee Whiseant

Citations

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

Fannie C. Whisenant

ID# 41467, b. June 1890, d. 7 February 1924
Father*Johnny Wesley Whisenant b. 14 Feb 1863
Mother*Emma A. Chandler b. Jan 1869, d. b 1920
Birth*Fannie C. Whisenant was born in June 1890 in AR. 
Marriage*She married Andrew Womac on 1 September 1912 in Howard Co., AR. 
Death*Fannie C. Whisenant died on 7 February 1924 in Pulaski Co., AR, at age 33. 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cem., Howard Co., AR, 34.039167,-93.870556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 9
1910Nashville, Howard Co., ARage 19, single, living at home.

Family

Andrew Womac b. circa 1889, d. April 1971

Effie Leona Whisenant

ID# 41468, b. November 1894
Father*Johnny Wesley Whisenant b. 14 Feb 1863
Mother*Emma A. Chandler b. Jan 1869, d. b 1920
Birth*Effie Leona Whisenant was born in November 1894 in TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 5
1910Nashville, Howard Co., ARage 14

Lula Mae Whisenant

ID# 41469, b. May 1900, d. 26 May 1989
Father*Johnny Wesley Whisenant b. 14 Feb 1863
Mother*Emma A. Chandler b. Jan 1869, d. b 1920
Birth*Lula Mae Whisenant was born in May 1900 in AR. 
Marriage*She married Thurman Andrew Ross on 3 December 1922 in Howard Co., AR.1 
Death*Lula Mae Whisenant died on 26 May 1989.2 
Burial*She was buried in Laurel Land Mem. Park Cem., Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, 32.672500,-96.815000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 3
1910Nashville, Howard Co., ARage 12
1920Mine Creek, Hempstead Co., ARage 21, single, living with father
1930Mine Creek, Hempstead Co., ARage 28, md., 1st. md. age 24. There are three children listed in the household.
1940Mine Creek, Hempstead Co., ARage 40, md., completed the 4th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 29-14, sheet 11B, household #204]

Family

Thurman Andrew Ross b. 2 December 1904, d. 6 May 1971
Marriage*Lula Mae Whisenant married Thurman Andrew Ross on 3 December 1922 in Howard Co., AR.1 
Child

Citations

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

Eliza Whisenant

ID# 41470, b. circa 1903
Father*Johnny Wesley Whisenant b. 14 Feb 1863
Mother*Emma A. Chandler b. Jan 1869, d. b 1920
Birth*Eliza Whisenant was born circa 1903 in AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Nashville, Howard Co., ARage 7
1920Mine Creek, Hempstead Co., ARage 17, single, living with father
1940Mine Creek, Hempstead Co., ARage 34, single, completed no schooling. She resides with her sister and brother-in-law Lula & Thurman Ross.

Jea Whisenant

ID# 41471, b. circa 1905
Father*Johnny Wesley Whisenant b. 14 Feb 1863
Mother*Emma A. Chandler b. Jan 1869, d. b 1920
Birth*Jea Whisenant was born circa 1905 in AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Nashville, Howard Co., ARage 5
1920Mine Creek, Hempstead Co., ARage 13
1930Mine Creek, Hempstead Co., ARage 23
Name Variation Jea Whisenant was also known as Beatrice.1 

Citations

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

Annie Lola Bibb

ID# 41473, b. 25 July 1898, d. 30 June 1957
Birth*Annie Lola Bibb was born on 25 July 1898 in AR; Her parents were James Richard Bibb and Nancy Elleanor Meachem.1 
Marriage*She married Andrew Jackson Whisenhunt, son of Philip Riley Whisenhunt and Hettie Louise Moss, on 18 July 1929 in Craighead Co., AR.2 
Death*Annie Lola Bibb died on 30 June 1957 in Morris Co., TX, at age 58; auto accident.1 
Burial*She was buried in Gladewater Memorial Park Cem., Gladewater, Upshur Co., TX, 32.556389,-95.002500. 
Census*Annie Lola Bibb appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Smackover, Union Co., AR, age 30, md., 1st. md. age 29. 

Family

Andrew Jackson Whisenhunt b. 5 December 1898, d. 1 May 1960

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Homer Lee Blaylock

ID# 41474, b. 13 July 1920, d. April 1999
Birth*Homer Lee Blaylock was born on 13 July 1920. 
Marriage*He married Devota Minnie Whisnant, daughter of Robert Benjamin Whisnant and Mary Belle Hall, on 17 May 1941 in White Co., AR.1 
Death*Homer Lee Blaylock died in April 1999 at age 78. 

Family

Devota Minnie Whisnant b. 30 November 1925, d. 6 February 1993
Child

Citations

  1. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Mary Belle Hall

ID# 41475, b. 8 August 1905, d. 11 September 1985
Birth*Mary Belle Hall was born on 8 August 1905 in AR; daughter of John R. Hall & Mittie B. Smith. 
Marriage*She married Robert Benjamin Whisnant, son of George Frank Whisenant and Nancy Ann [unknown], on 22 December 1924 in Greene Co., AR. 
Death*Mary Belle Hall died on 11 September 1985 in Berrien Co., MI, at age 80. 
Note*Mary Belle Hall She married James Perry Hodge on 13 Oct 1942, in White Co., AR. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Bald Knob, White Co., AR, age 24, md., 1st. md. age 19. 

Family

Robert Benjamin Whisnant b. 16 January 1888, d. 9 April 1962
Children

Devota Minnie Whisnant

ID# 41476, b. 30 November 1925, d. 6 February 1993
Father*Robert Benjamin Whisnant b. 16 Jan 1888, d. 9 Apr 1962
Mother*Mary Belle Hall b. 8 Aug 1905, d. 11 Sep 1985
Birth*Devota Minnie Whisnant was born on 30 November 1925 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Homer Lee Blaylock on 17 May 1941 in White Co., AR.2 
Death*Devota Minnie Whisnant died on 6 February 1993 in Berrien Springs, Berrien Co., MI, at age 67.1 
Census*Devota Minnie Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Bald Knob, White Co., AR, age 4 yrs., 1 month. 

Family

Homer Lee Blaylock b. 13 July 1920, d. April 1999
Child

Citations

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

Bonnie Jean Whisnant

ID# 41477, b. 8 July 1927, d. 25 May 2006
Father*Robert Benjamin Whisnant b. 16 Jan 1888, d. 9 Apr 1962
Mother*Mary Belle Hall b. 8 Aug 1905, d. 11 Sep 1985
Birth*Bonnie Jean Whisnant was born on 8 July 1927 in AR. 
Marriage*She married George N. Everett. 
Death*Bonnie Jean Whisnant died on 25 May 2006 in Berrien Co., MI, at age 78.1 
Burial*She was buried in North Shore Memory Gardens Cem., Coloma, Berrien Co., MI, 42.20250, -86.39080. 
Census*Bonnie Jean Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Bald Knob, White Co., AR, age 4 yrs., 1 month. 
Residence* In 1979 Bonnie lived in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI. 

Family 1

William Henry Blaylock
Child

Family 2

George N. Everett b. 1 June 1926, d. February 1978

Citations

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

Ovida Belle Whisenant

ID# 41479, b. 24 July 1921, d. 22 May 2005
Father*Robert Leake Whisenant b. 9 Aug 1893, d. 13 Apr 1967
Mother*Iva Mae Mattingly b. c 1900
Birth*Ovida Belle Whisenant was born on 24 July 1921 in McAllen, Hidalgo Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Lester William Echols on 19 November 1941 in Douglas, Cochise Co., AZ.1 
Death*Ovida Belle Whisenant died on 22 May 2005 in Alamogordo, Otero Co., NM, at age 83.1 
Burial*She was buried in Monte Vista Cem., Alamogordo, Otero Co., NM, 32.890000,-105.943333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Douglas, Cochise Co., AZage 8
1940Douglas, Cochise Co., AZage 18, single, completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed, and resides with her parents.

Family

Lester William Echols b. 19 November 1920, d. April 1970
Child
  • Carol Echols

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Raymond Wesley Whisenant

ID# 41480, b. 30 September 1923, d. 5 February 2009
Father*Robert Leake Whisenant b. 9 Aug 1893, d. 13 Apr 1967
Mother*Iva Mae Mattingly b. c 1900
Birth*Raymond Wesley Whisenant was born on 30 September 1923 in TX.1 
Death*He died on 5 February 2009 in NV at age 85.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Douglas, Cochise Co., AZage 6
1940Cochise Co., AZage 16, attending school, completed 1 year of high school.
Milit-Beg*Raymond Wesley Whisenant began military service on 23 April 1943 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-EndHe ended military service on 26 October 1945. 
Milit-BegHe began military service on 30 September 1950 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 17 October 1951. 
Residence* In 2005 Raymond lived in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. 

Citations

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

Lawrence Day Whisenant

ID# 41481, b. 15 May 1885, d. 13 July 1940
Father*John Wesley Whisenant b. 16 Sep 1843, d. 22 Dec 1902
Mother*Cansada B. Ballew b. 16 Dec 1847, d. 5 Dec 1891
Birth*Lawrence Day Whisenant was born on 15 May 1885 in TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lucy May Cochran circa 1919.3 
Death*Lawrence Day Whisenant died on 13 July 1940 in Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 55.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Allen, Collin Co., TXage 16, single, living with father. Listed on census as a female.
1910Frederick, Tillman Co., OKage 25, single, works at race track.
1920Roosevelt, Gila Co., AZage 34, md.
1930Osborn, Maricopa Co., AZage 43, md., Mexican War vet., 1st. md. age 32, carpenter. (Note: Thurston Rollins Jr., age 2 months lives in the household. He is listed as a son of "Lawrence". The census lists his father as born in IA, and mother born in TX. I don't believe this to be a son of Lawrence or his wife Lucy.)
1940Maricopa Co., AZage 54, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a Carpenter contractor. His wage last year was $600. He owns a home valued at $2000. [e.d. 7-117, sheet 2A, household #28]
Note*Lawrence Day Whisenant served in the Spanish Civil war. 
NoteHe oil field worker. Nearest relative is Mrs. L. W. Winkler, Enid, Oklahoma on 12 September 1918 in Covington, Garfield Co., OK.2 

Family

Lucy May Cochran b. 18 March 1902, d. November 1975
Marriage*He married Lucy May Cochran circa 1919.3 
Children

Citations

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

Lucy May Cochran

ID# 41482, b. 18 March 1902, d. November 1975
Birth*Lucy May Cochran was born on 18 March 1902 in KS.1 
Marriage*She married Lawrence Day Whisenant, son of John Wesley Whisenant and Cansada B. Ballew, circa 1919.2 
Death*Lucy May Cochran died in November 1975 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 73.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Roosevelt, Gila Co., AZage 17, md.
1930Osborn, Maricopa Co., AZage 28, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Maricopa Co., AZage 38, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Lawrence Day Whisenant b. 15 May 1885, d. 13 July 1940
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.

John William Whisenant

ID# 41483, b. 24 August 1920, d. 8 August 2000
Father*Lawrence Day Whisenant b. 15 May 1885, d. 13 Jul 1940
Mother*Lucy May Cochran b. 18 Mar 1902, d. Nov 1975
Birth*John William Whisenant was born on 24 August 1920 in AZ.1 
Marriage*He married Wilma Jean McGaughey on 29 March 1956 in Maricopa Co., AZ. 
Death*John William Whisenant died on 8 August 2000 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 79.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Osborn, Maricopa Co., AZage 9
1940Maricopa Co., AZage 19, single, completed 4 years of high school. He is not employed, and resides with his parents.

Family

Wilma Jean McGaughey b. 2 May 1926, d. 31 December 1993

Citations

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

Lawrence Day Whisenant Jr.

ID# 41484, b. 11 December 1922, d. 12 March 2008
Father*Lawrence Day Whisenant b. 15 May 1885, d. 13 Jul 1940
Mother*Lucy May Cochran b. 18 Mar 1902, d. Nov 1975
Birth*Lawrence Day Whisenant Jr. was born on 11 December 1922 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.1 
Death*He died on 12 March 2008 in Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 85.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Osborn, Maricopa Co., AZage 7
1940Maricopa Co., AZage 17, attending school, completed 3 years of high school.
Milit-Beg*Lawrence Day Whisenant Jr. began military service on 12 February 1943 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Enlisted in the U.S. Army, and served during World War II. 

Family 1

Judy [unknown]

Family 2
Children
  • Lawrence Day Whisenant III
  • Carl William Whisenant

Citations

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

Eugenia S. Baker

ID# 41486, b. 31 March 1893, d. 6 May 1973
Referenceblack race
Birth*Eugenia S. Baker was born on 31 March 1893 in MT; The 1920 census listed her place of birth as "Philippines".1 
Marriage*She married Henderson John Whisenant, son of John F. Whisenant and Georgia A. Rhoades, on 22 September 1918 in Los Angeles Co., CA.2 
Divorce*Eugenia S. Baker and Henderson John Whisenant were divorced before 1930.3 
Death*Eugenia S. Baker died on 6 May 1973 in Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 80.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 27, md.
1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 37, divorced, 1st. md. age 25, private dressmaker.
Residence In 1926 Eugenia lived in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.4 
Residence* On 8 November 1960 Eugenia lived in Los Angeles Co., CA.4 

Family

Henderson John Whisenant b. 26 May 1893, d. 27 May 1978
Marriage*She married Henderson John Whisenant, son of John F. Whisenant and Georgia A. Rhoades, on 22 September 1918 in Los Angeles Co., CA.2 
Divorce*Eugenia S. Baker and Henderson John Whisenant were divorced before 1930.3 

Citations

  1. [S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1940-97.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  4. [S435] CA Voter Reg.

Difford L. Whisnant

ID# 41487, b. 22 March 1916, d. 5 August 1932
Father*William Joshua Whisnant b. 25 Dec 1888, d. 10 May 1963
Mother*Stella Edna Goff b. 3 Dec 1890, d. 6 Nov 1952
Birth*Difford L. Whisnant was born on 22 March 1916 in AZ.1 
Death*He died on 5 August 1932 in Linn Co., OR, at age 16.1 
Burial*He was buried in Powell-Berlin Cem., Linn Co., OR, 44.483056,-122.742500.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZage 3 yrs., 9 months
1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 14

Citations

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

Dorothy H. Whisnant

ID# 41488, b. 29 October 1918, d. 15 February 2003
Father*William Joshua Whisnant b. 25 Dec 1888, d. 10 May 1963
Mother*Stella Edna Goff b. 3 Dec 1890, d. 6 Nov 1952
Birth*Dorothy H. Whisnant was born on 29 October 1918 in AZ.1 
Death*She died on 15 February 2003 in OR at age 84; Her married name was Spurgeon. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZage 1 yr., 2 months
1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 11

Citations

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

Donald William Whisnant

ID# 41489, b. 7 July 1928, d. 20 January 2008
Father*William Joshua Whisnant b. 25 Dec 1888, d. 10 May 1963
Mother*Stella Edna Goff b. 3 Dec 1890, d. 6 Nov 1952
Birth*Donald William Whisnant was born on 7 July 1928 in Los Angeles Co., CA.1 
Death*He died on 20 January 2008 in Benton Co., OR, at age 79.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 1 yr., 4 months
1940Sodaville, Linn Co., ORage 11, attending school, completed the 5th. grade.

Family

Rena Lang
Children
  • Donna Whisnant
  • Patricia Whisnant

Citations

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

Geraldine June Whisenant

ID# 41491, b. 13 September 1928, d. 28 April 2008
Geraldine J. Whisenant Walrath
(obit. photo)
Father*Walter S. Whisenant b. 20 Sep 1906, d. 14 Dec 1995
Mother*Doris Mae Labelle b. 28 Feb 1911, d. 31 May 1984
Birth*Geraldine June Whisenant was born on 13 September 1928 in Los Angeles Co., CA.1 
Marriage*She married Plaz Conner in 1946.1 
Marriage*Geraldine June Whisenant married Ray E. Walrath. 
Death*Geraldine June Whisenant died on 28 April 2008 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 79.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 1 yr., 2 months
1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 12, attending school, completed the 7th. grade.

Family 1

Plaz Conner b. 16 October 1926, d. May 1966
Children
  • Rodney W. Conner
  • Jenice M. Conner
  • Belle L. Conner

Family 2

Ray E. Walrath b. 31 March 1927, d. 12 May 1995

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Annie E. [unknown]

ID# 41492, b. circa 1904
Birth*Annie E. [unknown] was born circa 1904 in AR. 
Marriage*She married Vester Lee Whisenant, son of William H. Whisnant and Dosha Hullender, circa 1919.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 26, md., 1st. md. age 15
1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 35, md., completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Vester Lee Whisenant b. 8 July 1895, d. 25 May 1966

Citations

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

Marie E. [unknown]

ID# 41493, b. circa 1897
Birth*Marie E. [unknown] was born circa 1897 in KS. 
Marriage*She married Walter Francis Whisnand, son of Albert William Whisnand and Julia A. Young, circa 1925.1 
Census*Marie E. [unknown] appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Antelope, Los Angeles Co., CA, age 33, md. 

Family 1
Child
  • George Brown

Family 2

Walter Francis Whisnand b. 22 March 1885, d. January 1966

Citations

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

Daniel Stanford Whisonant1

ID# 41494, b. 10 October 1920, d. 27 July 1992
Father*William Dan Whisonant b. 10 Jun 1876, d. 27 Oct 1946
Mother*Rose Mae Moore b. c 1888, d. 30 Jun 1947
Birth*Daniel Stanford Whisonant was born on 10 October 1920 in Imperial Co., CA.1 
Death*He died on 27 July 1992 in Seattle, King Co., WA, at age 71.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Huntington Beach, Orange Co., CAage 9
1940Grants Pass, Josephine Co., ORage 19, single, attending school, completed 3 years of high school. He is employed as a Janitor in a restaurant. His wage last year was $160. He resides in the household with his sister and brother-in-law Gladys & Earl Lawton.
Milit-Beg*Daniel Stanford Whisonant began military service on 4 November 1943 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 9 January 1946. 

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Graham L. Whisnant

ID# 41495, b. circa 1896
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Graham L. Whisnant was born circa 1896 in NC; both parents born in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Ft. Lauderdale, Broward Co., FLage 34, single, garage mechanic

Citations

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

Frances Eudora Cook

ID# 41496, b. 20 October 1869, d. 7 November 1957
Birth*Frances Eudora Cook was born on 20 October 1869 in FL.1 
Marriage*She married James Jackson Whisnant, son of Phillip Sellers Whisnant and Susan Amon Smith, on 11 July 1915 in Jackson Co., FL. 
Death*Frances Eudora Cook died on 7 November 1957 at age 88.1 
Burial*She was buried in Bascom Baptist Cem., Jackson Co., FL.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Parramore, Jackson Co., FLage 50, md.
1930Parramore, Jackson Co., FLage 61, md., 1st. md. age 46. Her mother Nancy L. Cook, age 95, widow, lives with her and her husband.
1940Bascom, Jackson Co., FLage 70, widow, completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed, and rents her home for $2. [e.d. 32-28, sheet 1A, household #9]
Nickname Frances Eudora Cook also went by the name of Fannie. 

Family

James Jackson Whisnant b. 20 September 1849, d. 13 July 1931
Marriage*She married James Jackson Whisnant, son of Phillip Sellers Whisnant and Susan Amon Smith, on 11 July 1915 in Jackson Co., FL. 

Citations

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

Frank Whisnant

ID# 41497, b. 7 September 1882, d. 18 September 1965
Father*James Jackson Whisnant b. 20 Sep 1849, d. 13 Jul 1931
Mother*Mary Jane Flemming b. May 1856
Birth*Frank Whisnant was born on 7 September 1882 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 18 September 1965 in Lee Co., FL, at age 83.1,4,3 
Burial*He was buried in Memorial Gardens Cem., Fort Myers, Lee Co., FL, 26.597778,-81.882778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 17, single, living with parents
1910Census record not found
1920Medulla, Polk Co., FLage 45, single, works in phosphate mine.
1930Malone, Jackson Co., FLage 45, single, proprietor, poultry farm, Vet: no. He lives with his sister-in-law Juline Whisnant.
1940Immokalee, Collier Co., FLage 57, single, completed 4 years of high school. He owns a retail store. [e.d. 11-8, sheet 8B, household #211]
Residence* In 1918 Frank lived in Nassau Co., FL.2 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Cordelia Annie Baker

ID# 41499, b. 30 November 1888, d. June 1967
Birth*Cordelia Annie Baker was born on 30 November 1888 in NC. 
Marriage*She married William Butler Whisenant, son of William H. Whisnant and Dosha Hullender, on 28 January 1914 in Forsyth Co., NC.1 
Death*Cordelia Annie Baker died in June 1967 in Marion Co., FL, at age 78.1 
Burial*She was buried in Highland Memorial Park Cem., Ocala, Marion Co., FL, 29.189722,-82.119167.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Ocala, Marion Co., FLage 31, md.
1930Ocala, Marion Co., FLage 41, md., 1st. md. age 24
1940Ocala, Marion Co., FLage 52, md., completed the 6th. grade.

Family

William Butler Whisenant b. November 1889, d. 1953
Marriage*Cordelia Annie Baker married William Butler Whisenant, son of William H. Whisnant and Dosha Hullender, on 28 January 1914 in Forsyth Co., NC.1 
Children

Citations

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

Ruth Whisenant

ID# 41500, b. 11 October 1914, d. 18 December 2003
Father*William Butler Whisenant b. Nov 1889, d. 1953
Mother*Cordelia Annie Baker b. 30 Nov 1888, d. Jun 1967
Birth*Ruth Whisenant was born on 11 October 1914 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Ken MacGillivray on 13 September 1942 in Ocala, Marion Co., FL; Their chilren are Chuck, Bill, and Maryann. 
Death*Ruth Whisenant died on 18 December 2003 in Palm Harbor, Pinellas Co., FL, at age 89.1,2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Ocala, Marion Co., FLage 5
1930Ocala, Marion Co., FLage 15
1940Ocala, Marion Co., FLage 25, single, completed 4 years of high school. She is a Clerk in the city clerks office. Her wage last year was $936. She resides with her parents.

Family

Ken MacGillivray b. 28 September 1916, d. 26 June 1995

Citations

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