John Delbert Whisenant

ID# 17163, b. 3 July 1924, d. 5 April 1992
Father*John Franklin Whisenant b. 30 Jul 1888, d. 1 Apr 1975
Mother*Matilda Catherine Strain b. 19 Dec 1888, d. 15 Mar 1968
Birth*John Delbert Whisenant was born on 3 July 1924 in Baca Co., CO.1,2 
Marriage*He married Reta Vohn Adams on 21 July 1945 in Denver Co., CO.1,2 
Death*John Delbert Whisenant died on 5 April 1992 in Ford Co., KS, at age 67.2 
Burial*He was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Dodge City, Ford Co., KS, 37.760833,-100.045556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Lycan, Baca Co., COage 5 yrs., 9 months
1940Baca Co., COage 15, attending school, completed 2 years of high school.
Name Variation John Delbert Whisenant was also known as Jack. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 10 April 1945 Merchant Marines enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 15 August 1945. 

Family

Reta Vohn Adams b. 19 September 1925, d. 11 July 2010
Marriage*He married Reta Vohn Adams on 21 July 1945 in Denver Co., CO.1,2 
Children
  • Catherine Lenore Whisenant
  • Jean Marie Whisenant
  • Jackie Lynn Whisenant

Citations

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