Edith B. Arnold

ID# 47001, b. 9 February 1902
Father*Henry Sidney Arnold b. 22 Feb 1868, d. 22 Feb 1944
Mother*Tennessee Whisenhunt b. 15 Feb 1875, d. 2 Feb 1961
Birth*Edith B. Arnold was born on 9 February 1902 in AL; She married Ray S. Gaso. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Leon, Polk Co., ARage 9
1930Ratiff, Johnson Co., TXage 28, md., 1st. md. age 25. Her uncle John W. Whisenhunt resides in the household.

Vergie Whisenhunt

ID# 47003, b. March 1909
Father*Samuel Rufus Whisenhunt b. 13 May 1884, d. 22 Nov 1958
Mother*Ethel F. Wood b. 25 Mar 1892, d. 3 Dec 1950
Birth*Vergie Whisenhunt was born in March 1909 in AR.1 
Census*Vergie Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Mountain, Polk Co., AR, age 1 month. 

Citations

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

Sarah E. [unknown]

ID# 47004, b. circa 1865
Birth*Sarah E. [unknown] was born circa 1865 in MO.1 
Marriage*She married George W. Whisenant, son of George Whisenant and Mary Hoppis, circa 1901.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Wheeler, Van Buren Co., ARage 45, md. 2nd. time, 9 yrs., 3 ch., none living.
1920Wheeler, Van Buren Co., ARage 60, md. Her place of birth is listed here as "AR".
1930Griggs, Van Buren Co., ARage 72, widow, 1st. md. age 25, living with step-son James R. Whisenant.
1940Griggs, Van Buren Co., ARage 76, widow, completed no schooling. She resides with her step-son James Whisnant. It should be noted here that she is listed as his "mother".
Note*Sarah E. [unknown] Note: In the 1930 census Sarah E. is listed as "step-mother" in the household of James R. Whisenant.
In the 1900 census George is listed as widowed. Andrew, James, & Walter is listed as having their mother born in Missouri. 

Family

George W. Whisenant b. 2 February 1849, d. 19 November 1921
Marriage*She married George W. Whisenant, son of George Whisenant and Mary Hoppis, circa 1901.1 

Citations

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

Pearly Davis

ID# 47005, b. circa 1890, d. 6 January 1915
Referenceblack race
Birth*Pearly Davis was born circa 1890 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married John W. Whisnant, son of John Whisonant and Millie A. Winn, on 24 August 1907 in Conway Co., AR.2 
Death*Pearly Davis died on 6 January 1915 in Conway Co., AR. 
Census*Pearly Davis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Washington, Conway Co., AR, age 20, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., 2 ch., 1 living. 

Family

John W. Whisnant b. 15 December 1885, d. 15 March 1969
Children

Citations

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

Otto C. Whisnant

ID# 47006, b. February 1910
Father*John W. Whisnant b. 15 Dec 1885, d. 15 Mar 1969
Mother*Pearly Davis b. c 1890, d. 6 Jan 1915
Referenceblack race
Birth*Otto C. Whisnant was born in February 1910 in AR.1 
Census*Otto C. Whisnant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Washington, Conway Co., AR, age 2 months. 

Citations

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

Pauline Crum

ID# 47007, b. 28 April 1926, d. 15 February 2008
Birth*Pauline Crum was born on 28 April 1926 in Cherokee Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Cleton Whisenant, son of Quitman Whisenant and Lula Brookshire. 
Marriage*Pauline Crum married Emmitt C. Tobias. 
Death*Pauline Crum died on 15 February 2008 in Pollok, Angelina Co., TX, at age 81.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Hope Cem., Angelina Co., TX. 

Family 1

Cleton Whisenant b. 19 September 1918, d. 5 October 1978
Children

Family 2

Emmitt C. Tobias b. 22 September 1921, d. 24 December 2004

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Emmitt C. Tobias

ID# 47012, b. 22 September 1921, d. 24 December 2004
Birth*Emmitt C. Tobias was born on 22 September 1921.1 
Marriage*He married Pauline Crum. 
Death*Emmitt C. Tobias died on 24 December 2004 in Angelina Co., TX, at age 83.1 

Family

Pauline Crum b. 28 April 1926, d. 15 February 2008

Citations

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

Clyde Forman Whisenant

ID# 47017, b. 28 December 1936, d. 15 October 2005
Father*Robert Payton Whisenant b. 4 Jan 1901, d. 26 May 1993
Mother*Letha Overton b. 27 Jun 1918, d. 30 Nov 1997
Birth*Clyde Forman Whisenant was born on 28 December 1936 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Nancy Lou Beacham. 
Death*Clyde Forman Whisenant died on 15 October 2005 in Castle Hayne, New Hanover Co., NC, at age 68.2 
Burial*He was buried in Oleander Memorial Gardens Cem., Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC, 34.206389,-77.830278. 
Census*Clyde Forman Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Steele, St. Clair Co., AL, age 3. 

Family

Nancy Lou Beacham b. 19 June 1939, d. 4 January 2009
Children

Citations

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

Savage J. Whisenhunt Jr.

ID# 47019, b. 17 July 1947, d. 18 October 2005
Father*Savage J. Whisenhunt Sr. b. 15 Jul 1908, d. 11 Nov 1999
Mother*Mabel Logan b. 20 Apr 1916, d. 1 Dec 2006
Referenceblack race
Birth*Savage J. Whisenhunt Jr. was born on 17 July 1947.1 
Death*He died on 18 October 2005 in AL at age 58.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hills Mem. Pk. Cem., Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL. 

Citations

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

Robert Columbus Whisnant

ID# 47032, b. 25 April 1936, d. 4 December 2005
Father*Claude Whisnant b. 2 Oct 1908, d. Jul 1984
Referenceblack race
Birth*Robert Columbus Whisnant was born on 25 April 1936.1 
Death*He died on 4 December 2005 in Beaver Co., PA, at age 69.1 

Family

Frances Dell Jackson
Children
  • Roberta Lynn Whisnant
  • Robert C. Whisnant Jr.
  • Brent Whisnant
  • Brian Whisnant b. 6 Sep 1959, d. 12 Apr 2015

Citations

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

Marie Chandler

ID# 47033, b. 17 October 1922, d. 29 January 2006
Birth*Marie Chandler was born on 17 October 1922 in Anson Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Scipio Weldon Whisnant III, son of Scipio Weldon Whisnant Jr. and Georga Mae Forte. 
Death*Marie Chandler died on 29 January 2006 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 83.1 
Burial*She was buried in Anson Memorial Park Cem., Wadesboro, Anson Co., NC, 34.928611,-80.075833.1 

Family

Scipio Weldon Whisnant III b. 23 March 1921, d. 6 February 2011
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Juanima Johnston

ID# 47036, b. 18 September 1931, d. 24 January 2006
Father*Rache Guinn Johnston b. 25 Jun 1895, d. 10 Jan 1951
Mother*Flora Mae Whisenant b. 24 Aug 1902, d. 4 Jun 1998
Birth*Juanima Johnston was born on 18 September 1931 in San Marcos, Hays Co., TX. 
Death*She died on 24 January 2006 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 74. 
Burial*She was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389. 
Census*Juanima Johnston appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Hays Co., TX, age 8, completed the 2nd. grade. 

Cecelia Maria Whisenant

ID# 47040, b. 14 January 1909, d. 26 January 1981
Father*Jacob Caldwell Whisenant b. 1 Mar 1873, d. 1941
Mother*Avelina Josephine Enrequez b. c 1878, d. 1934
Birth*Cecelia Maria Whisenant was born on 14 January 1909. 
Marriage*She married Norman Linden McChesney on 6 April 1944 in Asbury Park, Monmouth Co., NJ. 
Death*Cecelia Maria Whisenant died on 26 January 1981 at age 72. 

Family 1

Rufus H. Carden

Family 2

Norman Linden McChesney b. 1 February 1901

Gretchen Elizabeth Van Trease

ID# 47042, b. 15 November 1926, d. 9 December 2006
Birth*Gretchen Elizabeth Van Trease was born on 15 November 1926.1,2 
Marriage*She married Jackson Runyon Whisnant, son of Hugh Reid Whisnant and Helen Perry, on 1 July 1950 in Harris Co., TX. 
Death*Gretchen Elizabeth Van Trease died on 9 December 2006 in Pittsburg Co., OK, at age 80.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Andrew Johnson Nat. Cem., Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, 36.155278,-82.838056. 

Family

Jackson Runyon Whisnant b. 24 August 1928, d. 4 February 1969
Children
  • Patrick Nathaniel Whisnant
  • Mary Elisa Whisnant

Citations

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

Oleta Burt

ID# 47045, b. 10 December 1925, d. 4 January 2001
Birth*Oleta Burt was born on 10 December 1925.1 
Marriage*She married Buford Olen Whisenhunt, son of John Alvin Whisenhunt and Mary Ida Tedder, on 30 December 1953 in Pike Co., AR.2 
Death*Oleta Burt died on 4 January 2001 in Dierks, Howard Co., AR, at age 75.1 

Family

Buford Olen Whisenhunt b. 6 September 1929, d. 8 November 2002
Children
  • Thomas Olen Whisenhunt
  • Bobby Olen Whisenhunt
  • Jo Ann Whisenhunt

Citations

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