Peter E. Whisnant

ID# 611, b. 30 November 1816, d. 18 May 1881
Father*Nicholas Whisenhunt b. c 1775, d. a 1850
Mother*Mary Ann [unknown] b. c 1780, d. a Jul 1860
Birth*Peter E. Whisnant was born on 30 November 1816 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Annie Wilson on 7 November 1841 in Lumpkin Co., GA. 
Death*Peter E. Whisnant died on 18 May 1881 in Grayson Co., TX, at age 64. 
Burial*He was buried in Oakwood Cem., Denison, Grayson Co., TX, 33.76140,-96.52860. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Murray Co., GAlaborer, age 28, laborer
1860Dalton Dist., Whitfield Co., GAage 44, wagon maker, real estate value $600., personal property value $200. His mother lives in the household.
1870Bondville, Benton Co., ARage 53, wagon maker, P$300.
1880Grayson Co., TXage 64, md., wheelwright
Name Variation As of 1 June 1850, Peter E. Whisnant was also known as Whisonant.1 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 11 December 1862 in Glendale, MS, enlisted Pvt/Sgt., Co. A and Co. K, age 46, on detached service at Refugee Camp in Corinth, MS, Nov 29, 1863, in Memphis, TN. (Note: The 1st. AL Cav. US was a Union regiment made up of men from AL, MS, TN, GA & SC.). 

Family

Annie Wilson b. September 1820
Marriage*He married Annie Wilson on 7 November 1841 in Lumpkin Co., GA. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1850 cenus data.