Cona Esland Whisenant

ID# 10804, b. 8 November 1908, d. 3 September 1987
Father*Rufus Alvis Whisenant b. 27 Aug 1877, d. 14 Aug 1953
Mother*Mary Alice Williams b. 26 Nov 1883, d. 9 Nov 1965
Birth*Cona Esland Whisenant was born on 8 November 1908 in Forgan, Beaver Co., OK.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mattie Maurine Moore on 22 January 1931 in Harmon Co., OK.1 
Death*Cona Esland Whisenant died on 3 September 1987 in Potter Co., TX, at age 78.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Llano Cem., Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, 35.181944,-101.826667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Beaver Co., OKage 1 yr., 6 months
1920Shattuck, Ellis Co., OKage 11
1930Amarillo, Potter Co., TXage 21, single, cafe waiter, living with mother and step-father. He is listed as "Jack" on census.
1940Amarillo, Potter Co., TXage 31, md., completed high school. He is employed as a bar tender. His wage last year was $1680. He rents a home for $20. [e.d. 188-22, sheet 8B, household #218]
Name Variation Cona Esland Whisenant was also known as Jack. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 13 March 1944 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 12 October 1945. 

Family

Mattie Maurine Moore b. 12 April 1912, d. 5 December 1995
Marriage*He married Mattie Maurine Moore on 22 January 1931 in Harmon Co., OK.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S91] Letter, Tony Ray Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.