James Elbert Whisenant

ID# 39737, b. 4 September 1912, d. 4 October 2009
James E. Whisenant
(Photo Courtesy: Sandra)
Father*James R. Whisenant b. 16 Apr 1888
Mother*Minnie A. Neldon b. 29 Jan 1888, d. 16 Oct 1963
Birth*James Elbert Whisenant was born on 4 September 1912 in Clinton, Van Buren Co., AR; Note: The social security index listed his name as "Albert Whisenant".1 
Marriage*He married Genevia Ruth Smith on 9 July 1943 in Van Buren Co., AR.2 
Death*James Elbert Whisenant died on 4 October 2009 in Clinton, Van Buren Co., AR, at age 97.3,1 
Burial*He was buried in Pleasant Grove Cem., Scotland, Van Buren Co., AR, 35.500278,-92.610278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Mountain, Van Buren Co., ARage 7
1930Griggs, Van Buren Co., ARage 17, single, living at home
1940Griggs, Van Buren Co., ARage 27, single, completed the 7th. grade. He is employed on the farm. He resides with his parents.
Obituary*
Name Variation James Elbert Whisenant was also known as Ilbert Whisenant. 
Milit-BegHe began military service on 8 April 1942 U.S. Army Air Corps. enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 30 April 1943. 

Family

Genevia Ruth Smith b. 19 August 1922, d. 26 January 2004
Marriage*He married Genevia Ruth Smith on 9 July 1943 in Van Buren Co., AR.2 
Children
  • Patsy Whisenant
  • Jimmy Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.