William Elmore Whisenant

ID# 29163, b. 11 August 1883, d. 15 September 1959
Father*James Newton Whisenant b. c 1844, d. b 1900
Mother*Pairlee A. Lucas b. Feb 1851
Birth*William Elmore Whisenant was born on 11 August 1883 in Navarro Co., TX; Note: WWII Draft Card listed his place of birth as Ellis Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Rosey Johnson before 1910. 
Marriage*William Elmore Whisenant married Zimmie Mallard Reynolds before 1912.3 
Death*William Elmore Whisenant died on 15 September 1959 in Henderson Co., TX, at age 76; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Payne Springs Cem., Payne Springs, Henderson Co., TX, 32.278333,-96.070833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Henderson Co., TXage 19, single, resides with mother
1910Henderson Co., TXage 28, widowed, living with mother. His name was shown as "William P. Whisenhunt".
1920Eustace, Henderson Co., TXage 34, md., farmer
1930Henderson Co., TXage 44, md., 1st. md. age 25, farmer
1940Henderson Co., TXage 56, md., completed the 3rd. grade. He is not employed. He owns a farmhouse valued at $700. His name is listed as "P. W.". [e.d. 107-14, sheet 3B, household #62]
Name Variation William Elmore Whisenant was also known as Pete William Whisnant.2 
Name Variation As of 15 April 1910, William Elmore Whisenant was also known as William P. Whisenhunt.3 
Note*He Note: His age varied on the census reports. In 1900, his age was listed as 19. In 1910, his age was listed as 28. In 1920, his age was listed as 34. 

Family 1

Rosey Johnson d. before 18 April 1910
Marriage*He married Rosey Johnson before 1910. 

Family 2

Zimmie Mallard Reynolds b. 9 June 1895, d. 26 January 1987
Marriage*William Elmore Whisenant married Zimmie Mallard Reynolds before 1912.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.