Benjamin Franklin Whisinand

ID# 47588, b. 25 December 1819, d. 7 July 1884
Father*[unknown] Whisinand b. b 1800
Birth*Benjamin Franklin Whisinand was born on 25 December 1819 in Lawrence Co., IN; father born "VA", mother born "KY".1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Jane Griffith. 
Death*Benjamin Franklin Whisinand died on 7 July 1884 at age 64. 
Burial*He was buried in Cuming City Cem., Blair, Washington Co., NE, 41.586667,-96.172778; Veterans grave marker "Pvt. U.S. Army". 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Bono, Lawrence Co., INage 32, potter. Appears to be living in a boarding house. Catherine Whisinnand, Sarah Whisinnand, and Harvey & Elizabeth Thompson also live there.
1860Lime Creek, Washington Co., IAage 41, farmer, real estate value $600, personal property value $175.
1870Fort Calhoun, Washington Co., NEage 52, farmer, R$800., P$600.
1880Douglas Co., NEage 64, widowed, retired farmer, living in the household with his brother-in-law and his wife James H. and Elizabeth Thompson. Franklin father born in "VA", mother born in "KY". Elizabeth Thompson listed both her parents were born in "KY".

Family

Sarah Jane Griffith b. 11 November 1829, d. 4 June 1867
Marriage*Benjamin Franklin Whisinand married Sarah Jane Griffith. 
Children

Citations

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