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age 9

1880

age 16, md.

1900

age 39, md. 20 yrs., 9 ch., 9 living

Name Variation

Martha J. Whisenant was also known as Mattie.

Family

Peter Burlington Whisenant b. 2 October 1857, d. 2 April 1922

Marriage*

She married Peter Burlington Whisenant, son of Noah Whisenant and Mary Miller, on 23 May 1880 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Julius Risdon Whisenant b. 6 Nov 1882, d. 7 May 1963
Philip Marvin Whisenant+ b. 27 Jul 1884, d. 22 Jun 1962
Davis Daniel Whisenant+ b. 17 Mar 1886, d. 17 Nov 1965
Amanda Ellen Whisenant+ b. 17 Sep 1888, d. 1 May 1965
Elgin Harper Whisenant b. 4 Mar 1891, d. 29 Mar 1966
Ophie Estelle Whisenant+ b. 3 May 1893, d. 27 Dec 1981
William Peter Whisenant+ b. 16 Nov 1895, d. 20 Jan 1973
Delia W. Whisenant b. Nov 1898, d. c 1910
Arthur Rosevelt Gather Whisenant b. 12 Aug 1901, d. 26 Jan 1984
Connie Eunice Whisenant+ b. c Apr 1904

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Elizabeth Whisenhunt

ID# 452, b. 1783, d. before 1870

Father*

George Michael Whisenhunt b. c 1734, d. c 1815

Mother*

Elizabeth [unknown] b. 1750, d. 1843

Birth*

Elizabeth Whisenhunt was born in 1783 in NC.

Marriage*

She married John Black on 12 July 1813 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Elizabeth Whisenhunt died before 1870.

Family

John Black b. circa 1793, d. before 1870

Children

Margaret Selina Black b. c 1816
Elizabeth Black b. c 1817
Samuel J. Black b. c 1818
Clinton M. Black b. c 1820
Catherine Black b. c 1825
Martha A. Black b. c 1828

John Black

ID# 453, b. circa 1793, d. before 1870

Birth*

John Black was born circa 1793 in PA.

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Whisenhunt, daughter of George Michael Whisenhunt and Elizabeth [unknown], on 12 July 1813 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

John Black died before 1870.

Census*

John Black appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Burke Co., NC.

Family

Elizabeth Whisenhunt b. 1783, d. before 1870

Children

Margaret Selina Black b. c 1816
Elizabeth Black b. c 1817
Samuel J. Black b. c 1818
Clinton M. Black b. c 1820
Catherine Black b. c 1825
Martha A. Black b. c 1828

Philip Whisenhunt

ID# 454, b. circa 1790, d. circa 1856

Father*

George Michael Whisenhunt b. c 1734, d. c 1815

Mother*

Elizabeth [unknown] b. 1750, d. 1843

Birth*

Philip Whisenhunt was born circa 1790 in NC.¹

Death*

He died circa 1856 in Burke Co., NC.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1790	Randolph Co., NC	I believe Philip is one of the 7 males listed in his father's household. Actual identification of any individual in this census is only a guess.
1820	Burke Co., NC
1830	Burke Co., NC
1840	Burke Co., NC
1850	Burke Co., NC	age 60, farmer, living next door to Harvey & Sarah Whisenhunt

Citations

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

Catherine Whisenhunt

ID# 455, b. 1795

Father*

John George Whisenhunt b. 10 Apr 1749, d. 24 Mar 1833

Mother*

Martha [unknown] b. c 1751, d. 27 Oct 1841

Birth*

Catherine Whisenhunt was born in 1795 in NC.

Marriage*

She married John Lewis Powell.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Burke Co., NC	age 58, md.
1860	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 65, P$108, head of household.
1870	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 75, assists-in-house, resides with daughter Salina Clark.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 58, md.

1860

age 65, P$108, head of household.

1870

age 75, assists-in-house, resides with daughter Salina Clark.

Family

John Lewis Powell b. 1793, d. circa 1855

Children

Stanhope Powell b. 1811
Fatima Mary Powell+ b. 1820, d. a 1864
Demsey Alexander Powell b. 1822
Collins Powell+ b. c 1824
Eliza Powell b. 1828
Adeline Powell+ b. Mar 1830, d. c 1905
Selina Powell b. 1832
Lawson G. Powell b. 1838, d. c 1865

John Lewis Powell

ID# 456, b. 1793, d. circa 1855

Birth*

John Lewis Powell was born in 1793 in GA.

Marriage*

He married Catherine Whisenhunt, daughter of John George Whisenhunt and Martha [unknown].

Death*

John Lewis Powell died circa 1855.

Census*

John Lewis Powell appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Burke Co., NC, age 57, md., shoemaker.

Family

Catherine Whisenhunt b. 1795

Children

Stanhope Powell b. 1811
Fatima Mary Powell+ b. 1820, d. a 1864
Demsey Alexander Powell b. 1822
Collins Powell+ b. c 1824
Eliza Powell b. 1828
Adeline Powell+ b. Mar 1830, d. c 1905
Selina Powell b. 1832
Lawson G. Powell b. 1838, d. c 1865

John McClelland

ID# 457, b. circa 1770, d. 1820

Birth*

John McClelland was born circa 1770; He married Sarah [unknown].

Death*

He died in 1820 in Tattnall Co., GA.

Family

Child

Gabriel McClelland+ b. c 1797, d. c 1868

Adeline Powell

ID# 459, b. March 1830, d. circa 1905

Father*

John Lewis Powell b. 1793, d. c 1855

Mother*

Catherine Whisenhunt b. 1795

Birth*

Adeline Powell was born in March 1830 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Robert Benjamin Whisenant, son of Nicholas Whisenhunt and Barbara Miller, on 27 March 1861 in Burke Co., NC.²

Death*

Adeline Powell died circa 1905.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Burke Co., NC	age 18, resides with parents
1860	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 25, resides with mother
1870	Burke Co., NC	age 30, head of household, keeping house
1880	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 48, widow
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 70, widow, 1 ch., 1 living. She is in the household with her son John R. & Mary J. Whisenant.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 18, resides with parents

1860

age 25, resides with mother

1870

age 30, head of household, keeping house

1880

age 48, widow

1900

age 70, widow, 1 ch., 1 living. She is in the household with her son John R. & Mary J. Whisenant.

Family

Robert Benjamin Whisenant b. 1830, d. after 1867

Marriage*

Adeline Powell married Robert Benjamin Whisenant, son of Nicholas Whisenhunt and Barbara Miller, on 27 March 1861 in Burke Co., NC.²

Children

Catherine Whisenant
L. Elizabeth Whisenant b. 25 Dec 1861, d. 2 Apr 1940
John Robert Whisenant+ b. 19 Jan 1865, d. 26 Aug 1943
James Alonzo Whisnant+ b. Jun 1867, d. 22 Oct 1939

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Robert Benjamin Whisenant

ID# 460, b. 1830, d. after 1867

Father*

Nicholas Whisenhunt b. c 1801, d. b 1860

Mother*

Barbara Miller b. c 1801, d. 1884

Birth*

Robert Benjamin Whisenant was born in 1830 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Adeline Powell, daughter of John Lewis Powell and Catherine Whisenhunt, on 27 March 1861 in Burke Co., NC.²

Death*

Robert Benjamin Whisenant died after 1867 in Burke Co., NC; Note: Cemetery records listed his death date as 20 Mar 1864. Civil War Records also so Robert Benjamin Whisenant who died 20 Mar 1864, after being wounded at Falling Waters.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Burke Co., NC	age 19, living at home. Census reports his name to be "Robinson".
1860	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 27, living with mother

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 19, living at home. Census reports his name to be "Robinson".

1860

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC

age 27, living with mother

Name Variation

Robert Benjamin Whisenant was also known as Robinson B. Whisenhunt.

Name Variation

As of 1860, Robert Benjamin Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.³

Family

Adeline Powell b. March 1830, d. circa 1905

Marriage*

He married Adeline Powell, daughter of John Lewis Powell and Catherine Whisenhunt, on 27 March 1861 in Burke Co., NC.²

Children

Catherine Whisenant
L. Elizabeth Whisenant b. 25 Dec 1861, d. 2 Apr 1940
John Robert Whisenant+ b. 19 Jan 1865, d. 26 Aug 1943
James Alonzo Whisnant+ b. Jun 1867, d. 22 Oct 1939

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Molena [unknown]

ID# 461

Marriage*

Molena [unknown] married Johan Conrad Whisenhunt, son of Philip Whisenhunt and Mary Bohelier, before 1778.

Family

Johan Conrad Whisenhunt b. circa 1765, d. circa 1796

Phillip Sellers Whisnant

ID# 462, b. 26 August 1822, d. 7 December 1880

Father*

Adam Whisnant II b. 11 Apr 1797, d. b 1880

Mother*

Susannah Froneberger b. 4 Nov 1800

Birth*

Phillip Sellers Whisnant was born on 26 August 1822 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Susan Amon Smith on 17 November 1841.

Death*

Phillip Sellers Whisnant died on 7 December 1880 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 58; Died in a train accident.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Elmwood Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.237778,-80.848056.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Cleveland Co., NC	age 27, house carpenter, real estate value $1200.
1860	Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC	age 38, carpenter, personal property value $200.
1870	Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC
1880	Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC	age 57, md., carpenter

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Cleveland Co., NC

age 27, house carpenter, real estate value $1200.

1860

age 38, carpenter, personal property value $200.

1870

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC

1880

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC

age 57, md., carpenter

Occupation*

Phillip Sellers Whisnant was a carpenter.

Family

Susan Amon Smith b. 15 November 1820, d. 24 October 1894

Marriage*

He married Susan Amon Smith on 17 November 1841.

Children

Mary Jane Whisnant b. 24 Dec 1842, d. 7 Jun 1898
John Braley Whisnant b. 10 Nov 1844, d. 23 Sep 1912
Thomas Williams Whisnant+ b. 3 Jul 1847, d. 25 Mar 1918
James Jackson Whisnant+ b. 20 Sep 1849, d. 13 Jul 1931
Charles Spratt Whisnant+ b. 17 Dec 1851, d. 15 Dec 1924
Clarence LaFayette Whisonant+ b. 17 Jul 1854, d. 12 Jan 1907
Sally Eugenia Whisnant+ b. 12 Sep 1859, d. 26 Feb 1963
Bessie Victoria Whisnant b. 1 Oct 1862, d. 24 May 1903

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Fligins Whisnant

ID# 463, b. circa 1858

Father*

David Whisnant b. 17 Apr 1800, d. 24 Aug 1879; Fligins is probably a grand-son.¹

Mother*

Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon b. c 1802, d. c 1903

Birth*

Fligins Whisnant was born circa 1858 in NC.¹

Census*

Fligins Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Cleveland Co., NC, age 2. Note: Probably a grand-son of David.

Citations

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

Ephraim Whisnant

ID# 464, b. 12 February 1824, d. 19 July 1875

Father*

Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1803, d. a 1880

Mother*

Nancy McCurry b. c 1805, d. 1873

Birth*

Ephraim Whisnant was born on 12 February 1824 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary S. Gentry on 23 September 1849 in Ste. Genevieve Co., MO.^2,3

Death*

Ephraim Whisnant died on 19 July 1875 at age 51.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Union, Ste. Genevieve Co., MO	age 26, teamster
1860	Whiteside, Rutherford Co., NC	age 36, farmer, real estate value $510., personal property value $75.
1870	Clarksville, Johnson Co., AR	age 45, farmer

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Union, Ste. Genevieve Co., MO

age 26, teamster

1860

Whiteside, Rutherford Co., NC

age 36, farmer, real estate value $510., personal property value $75.

1870

Clarksville, Johnson Co., AR

age 45, farmer

Note*

From the book North Carolina Troops, 1861-1865, page 40: Resided in Rutherford County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in McDowell County at age 39, Oct 2, 1863, for the war. Reportted present in Oct-Dec 1863, and May-Aug 1864. Wounded in both legs at Fort Stedman, VA, Mar 25, 1865. Hospitalized at Richmond, VA. Captured in hospital at Richmond on Apr 3, 1865. Transferred to Point Lookout, MD, May 9, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on or about Jun 28, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

Family

Mary S. Gentry b. 27 September 1834, d. 9 December 1911

Marriage*

Ephraim Whisnant married Mary S. Gentry on 23 September 1849 in Ste. Genevieve Co., MO.^2,3

Children

Nancy Jane Whisnant+ b. 9 Sep 1852, d. 5 Feb 1939
Albert Hamilton Whisnant+ b. 4 May 1855, d. 22 Nov 1933
Millard Alonzo Whisnant+ b. 18 May 1867, d. 27 Jun 1942

Citations

[S50] Family Bible.
[S24] Letter, Dana Lynn Schulter to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

female child Whisnant

ID# 466

Father*

Adam Whisnant b. c 1769, d. c 1857

Mother*

Mary Magdalena Helms b. c 1768, d. a 1860

Note*

Female child Whisnant I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed.

Noah Whisenant

ID# 467

Father*

George Whisenhunt b. c 1775, d. c 1843

Mother*

Eliza Cline d. c 1884

Note*

Noah Whisenant I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed.

Eli Whisenant

ID# 468, b. circa 1821

Father*

George Whisenhunt b. c 1775, d. c 1843

Mother*

Eliza Cline d. c 1884

Birth*

Eli Whisenant was born circa 1821 in Catawba Co., NC.

Polly Whisenant

ID# 471, b. before 1824

Father*

George Whisenhunt b. c 1775, d. c 1843

Mother*

Eliza Cline d. c 1884

Birth*

Polly Whisenant was born before 1824.

Marriage*

She married Amon Cline.

Family

Amon Cline b. 1818

Child

Polly A. Cline b. 1836

Amon Cline

ID# 472, b. 1818

Birth*

Amon Cline was born in 1818.

Marriage*

He married Polly Whisenant, daughter of George Whisenhunt and Eliza Cline.

Family

Polly Whisenant b. before 1824

Child

Polly A. Cline b. 1836

Polly A. Cline

ID# 473, b. 1836

Father*

Amon Cline b. 1818

Mother*

Polly Whisenant b. b 1824

Birth*

Polly A. Cline was born in 1836.

Eliza Whisenant

ID# 474

Father*

George Whisenhunt b. c 1775, d. c 1843

Mother*

Eliza Cline d. c 1884

Note*

Eliza Whisenant I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed.

Julia Rebecca Whisenhunt

ID# 475, b. 14 April 1840, d. 26 September 1840

Father*

Ephraim Whisenhunt b. 7 Apr 1807, d. 17 Jan 1874

Mother*

Catherine Plantena [unknown] b. 25 Mar 1817, d. 4 Dec 1879

Birth*

Julia Rebecca Whisenhunt was born on 14 April 1840 in Lincoln Co., NC.¹

Death*

She died on 26 September 1840.²

Burial*

She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389; age 5 months 11 days.

Citations

[S17] Unknown subject, Zion Lutherine Church, Catawba County, NC.
[S16] Letter, Joe Alfred Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

female child Whisenhunt

ID# 476, b. 29 May 1811, d. before 1842

Father*

John Whisenhunt b. c 1775, d. c 1843

Mother*

Eve [unknown] b. c 1774, d. a 1853

Birth*

Female child Whisenhunt was born on 29 May 1811.¹

Death*

She died before 1842.

Citations

[S17] Unknown subject, Zion Lutherine Church, Catawba County, NC.

Anna Barbara Whisenhunt

ID# 478, b. September 1751, d. after 1850

Father*

John Adam Whisenhunt b. 2 Sep 1719, d. 11 Apr 1784

Mother*

Anna Barbara [unknown] d. a 1801

Birth*

Anna Barbara Whisenhunt was born in September 1751 in Muddy Creek, Lancaster Co., PA; She first married Anthony Harmon. She second married Leonard Haynes.¹

Death*

She died after 1850.¹

Citations

[S7] Lorena Shell Eaker, German Speaking People West of the Catawba River.

William Robert Puckett

ID# 481, b. 11 March 1868, d. 29 December 1943

Birth*

William Robert Puckett was born on 11 March 1868 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Nancy Annie Whisenant, daughter of Leonard Whisenant and Martha Eveline Setzer, on 14 April 1892 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

William Robert Puckett died on 29 December 1943 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 75; married.^3,2

Burial*

He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.³

Note*

William Robert Puckett died from a heart attack. Author's note: The Burke County, North Carolina, library Cemetery Card File has his date of birth listed as 11 Mar 1871.

Family

Nancy Annie Whisenant b. 18 June 1875, d. 28 December 1936

Children

Mattie Jane Puckett b. 14 Feb 1893, d. 8 Nov 1977
William Walter Puckett b. 1 Aug 1894, d. 19 Sep 1946
Mary Ann Puckett b. 1 Oct 1895, d. 18 Mar 1941
Callie Estelle Puckett b. 7 Jul 1897, d. 26 Nov 1995
Fannie Emma Puckett b. 1 Apr 1899, d. 17 Jan 1987
Mable Virginia Puckett b. 22 Feb 1906, d. 22 May 1968
Hennie Ethel Puckett b. 20 May 1909, d. 17 Jun 1983
Bertha Louise Puckett b. 20 Jan 1911, d. 15 Feb 1911
Nannie May Puckett b. 13 Jan 1912, d. 19 Sep 1972
Albert Lee Puckett b. 25 Sep 1913, d. 26 Feb 1986
male child Puckett b. 1 Jan 1916, d. 1 Jan 1916
Robert Ben Puckett+ b. 12 Jun 1918, d. 28 Jan 1992

Citations

[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Robert Ben Puckett

ID# 482, b. 12 June 1918, d. 28 January 1992

Father*

William Robert Puckett b. 11 Mar 1868, d. 29 Dec 1943

Mother*

Nancy Annie Whisenant b. 18 Jun 1875, d. 28 Dec 1936

Birth*

Robert Ben Puckett was born on 12 June 1918 in Burke Co., NC.

Marriage*

He married Johnsie Annie Lou Keller on 28 December 1942 in York Co., SC.

Death*

Robert Ben Puckett died on 28 January 1992 at age 73; He also married Vergie Shuping on 23 Nov 1935.

Burial*

He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.

Note*

Robert Ben Puckett served in World War II, and was sent overseas in May 1943. He served in France, Belgium, and Germany with the 254th Army Engineers, and was a member of the invasion forces at Normandy. He was elected president of the Mimosa Fishing & Boating Club in 1966. He is a life member of the Burke County Rescue Squad. In 1977, he received the Burke County Rescue Squad Man of the Year award.

Family

Johnsie Annie Lou Keller b. 3 July 1921, d. 23 October 2008

Children

Nancy Carole Puckett
Cheryl Lynn Puckett

James Joseph Whisenhunt

ID# 485, b. 23 December 1824, d. 10 September 1889

Father*

John A. Whisenhunt b. c 1798, d. a Oct 1860

Mother*

Flora Gloria Bell b. c 1803, d. 1861

Birth*

James Joseph Whisenhunt was born on 23 December 1824 in GA.¹

Marriage*

He married Frances B. Stripling on 8 January 1848 in Carroll Co., GA.²

Death*

James Joseph Whisenhunt died on 10 September 1889 in AR at age 64.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Parks Cem., Parks, Scott Co., AR; Note: Tombstone gives his name as "J. S.".

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 25, farmer. He lives with his family next door to his parents.

1860

age 36, farmer, personal property value $50.

1870

age 46, farmer, P$200.

1880

age 56, md., farmer

Occupation*

James Joseph Whisenhunt was a farmer.

Family

Frances B. Stripling b. 14 November 1830, d. February 1899

Marriage*

He married Frances B. Stripling on 8 January 1848 in Carroll Co., GA.²

Children

Marcus Whisenhunt b. c 1849
Alfred Iverson Whisenhunt+ b. Nov 1850, d. 1929
Elizabeth Whisenhunt+ b. 8 Feb 1853
John C. Whisenhunt+ b. c 1856, d. 1936
Sallie E. Whisenhunt b. c 1858
Martha Fanny Whisenhunt+ b. Apr 1863, d. a 1900
Jennetta Whisenhunt b. c 1865
Susan A. Whisenhunt+ b. 5 May 1868, d. 28 Jul 1949
Jane E. Whisenhunt+ b. Jan 1872, d. 1957
Jesse C. Whisenhunt+ b. 11 Nov 1874, d. 6 Jul 1967

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Frances B. Stripling

ID# 486, b. 14 November 1830, d. February 1899

Birth*

Frances B. Stripling was born on 14 November 1830 in GA.¹

Marriage*

She married James Joseph Whisenhunt, son of John A. Whisenhunt and Flora Gloria Bell, on 8 January 1848 in Carroll Co., GA.²

Death*

Frances B. Stripling died in February 1899 in AR at age 68.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Parks Cem., Parks, Scott Co., AR.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 20

1860

age 30

1870

age 40

1880

age 49, md.

Family

James Joseph Whisenhunt b. 23 December 1824, d. 10 September 1889

Marriage*

Frances B. Stripling married James Joseph Whisenhunt, son of John A. Whisenhunt and Flora Gloria Bell, on 8 January 1848 in Carroll Co., GA.²

Children

Marcus Whisenhunt b. c 1849
Alfred Iverson Whisenhunt+ b. Nov 1850, d. 1929
Elizabeth Whisenhunt+ b. 8 Feb 1853
John C. Whisenhunt+ b. c 1856, d. 1936
Sallie E. Whisenhunt b. c 1858
Martha Fanny Whisenhunt+ b. Apr 1863, d. a 1900
Jennetta Whisenhunt b. c 1865
Susan A. Whisenhunt+ b. 5 May 1868, d. 28 Jul 1949
Jane E. Whisenhunt+ b. Jan 1872, d. 1957
Jesse C. Whisenhunt+ b. 11 Nov 1874, d. 6 Jul 1967

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Marcus Whisenhunt

ID# 487, b. circa 1849

Father*

James Joseph Whisenhunt b. 23 Dec 1824, d. 10 Sep 1889

Mother*

Frances B. Stripling b. 14 Nov 1830, d. Feb 1899

Birth*

Marcus Whisenhunt was born circa 1849 in Carroll Co., GA.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 1

1860

age 12

Citations

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

Alfred Iverson Whisenhunt¹

ID# 488, b. November 1850, d. 1929

Father*

James Joseph Whisenhunt b. 23 Dec 1824, d. 10 Sep 1889

Mother*

Frances B. Stripling b. 14 Nov 1830, d. Feb 1899

Birth*

Alfred Iverson Whisenhunt was born in November 1850 in Carroll Co., GA.²

Marriage*

He married Nancy Union P. Hinton circa 1874.

Death*

Alfred Iverson Whisenhunt died in 1929 in AR.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Whisenhunt Cemetery, Scott Co., AR, 34.783056,-94.197778.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 10

1870

age 19, living at home

1880

age 29, md., farmer

1900

age 49, md. 26 yrs., farmer

1910

age 59, md. 1 time, 36 yrs., farmer

1920

age 69, widowed, farmer, living next door to son Press J. Whisenhunt. (Note: The name was listed on this census as "A. I. Whisenhunt".

Name Variation

Alfred Iverson Whisenhunt was also known as Alfred T.

Family

Nancy Union P. Hinton b. 7 November 1853, d. 28 February 1918

Marriage*

He married Nancy Union P. Hinton circa 1874.

Child

James Preston Whisenhunt+ b. 8 Mar 1874, d. 22 Jul 1956

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Elizabeth Whisenhunt

ID# 489, b. 8 February 1853

Father*

James Joseph Whisenhunt b. 23 Dec 1824, d. 10 Sep 1889

Mother*

Frances B. Stripling b. 14 Nov 1830, d. Feb 1899

Birth*

Elizabeth Whisenhunt was born on 8 February 1853 in Carroll Co., GA.

Marriage*

She married Josia J. Denton.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 6

1870

age 17, living at home

1880

Hickman, Scott Co., AR

age 25, md. Her brother John Whisenhunt resides in the household.

Family

Josia J. Denton b. circa 1850

Children

Susan A. Denton b. 6 Jul 1875
Mary L. Denton b. c 1877
Norah G. Denton b. c 1879

John C. Whisenhunt

ID# 490, b. circa 1856, d. 1936

Father*

James Joseph Whisenhunt b. 23 Dec 1824, d. 10 Sep 1889

Mother*

Frances B. Stripling b. 14 Nov 1830, d. Feb 1899

Birth*

John C. Whisenhunt was born circa 1856 in Carroll Co., GA.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth H. Denton.

Death*

John C. Whisenhunt died in 1936 in AR.^3,2

Burial*

He was buried in Parks Cem., Parks, Scott Co., AR.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 3

1870

age 14

1880

Hickman, Scott Co., AR

age 22, single, farming, resides in the household of his sister and brother-in-law Elizabeth and Josia J. Denton.

1900

Census record not found

1910

Cedar, Scott Co., AR

age 53, widowed, farmer

1920

Cedar, Scott Co., AR

age 63, widowed, farmer

1930

Cedar, Scott Co., AR

age 73, 1st. md. age 27, farmer, Vet: No.

Family

Elizabeth H. Denton b. 7 March 1864, d. 5 March 1888

Marriage*

John C. Whisenhunt married Elizabeth H. Denton.

Children

Robert D. Whisenhunt b. 25 Jun 1882, d. 15 Dec 1946
Virginia Whisenhunt b. 20 Apr 1884, d. 21 Oct 1964
Jeanetta Whisenhunt b. c 1886, d. c 1940
Cornelia Whisenhunt+ b. Sep 1887, d. 1921

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S43] Letter, Nina Jean Stewart to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Adam C. Whisenhunt

ID# 491, b. 27 May 1829, d. 17 June 1906

Father*

John A. Whisenhunt b. c 1798, d. a Oct 1860

Mother*

Flora Gloria Bell b. c 1803, d. 1861

Birth*

Adam C. Whisenhunt was born on 27 May 1829 in Carroll Co., GA.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah H. Chance on 9 May 1858 in Carroll Co., GA.²

Marriage*

Adam C. Whisenhunt married Alabama Missouri Bowman circa 1875.³

Death*

Adam C. Whisenhunt died on 17 June 1906 in Carroll Co., GA, at age 77.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Saint Paul Meth. Ch. Cem., Whitesburg, Carroll Co., GA, 33.550278,-84.909167.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 21, living at home

1860

age 31, farmer, personal property value $200.

1870

Panther Creek, Coweta Co., GA

age 41, miller, P$200.

1880

Census record not found

1900

age 71, md. 25 yrs., miller

Occupation*

Adam C. Whisenhunt was a miller and farmer.

Family 1

Sarah H. Chance b. circa 1841

Marriage*

He married Sarah H. Chance on 9 May 1858 in Carroll Co., GA.²

Children

Asbury Bunyon Whisenhunt b. Feb 1858, d. b 1940
Mary J. Whisenhunt b. Oct 1861
Sarah Whisenhunt b. 1862
John Whisenhunt b. 1866
James Baskin Whisenhunt+ b. 5 May 1869, d. 3 Jul 1942

Family 2

Alabama Missouri Bowman b. January 1826, d. 16 April 1921

Marriage*

Adam C. Whisenhunt married Alabama Missouri Bowman circa 1875.³

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Noah Riley Whisenhunt

ID# 492, b. 27 October 1832, d. 5 January 1916

Noah R. Whisenhunt

Father*

John A. Whisenhunt b. c 1798, d. a Oct 1860

Mother*

Flora Gloria Bell b. c 1803, d. 1861

Birth*

Noah Riley Whisenhunt was born on 27 October 1832 in Carroll Co., GA.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Mary Ann Howell on 17 June 1855 in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR.³

Marriage*

Noah Riley Whisenhunt married Nancy Jane Phillips on 26 December 1858.⁴

Death*

Noah Riley Whisenhunt died on 5 January 1916 in Rogers Co., OK, at age 83.²

Burial*

He was buried in Oak Hill Cem., Oolagah, Rogers Co., OK.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 18, living at home

1860

Freedom, Polk Co., AR

age 26, farmer, Personal property value $250. He and Henry Dickson share ownership of 1 black male slave, age.

1870

Census record not found

1880

Census record not found

1890

1900

age 66, md. 41 yrs., farmer

1910

Rogers Co., OK

age 77, md. 2nd time., 50 yrs. He and his wife are present in the household if their son Frederick Whisenhunt. Noah's race is listed as "white".

Family 1

Mary Ann Howell b. 1835, d. after 26 October 1858

Marriage*

Noah Riley Whisenhunt married Mary Ann Howell on 17 June 1855 in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR.³

Children

William Lafayette Whisenhunt+ b. 18 Mar 1856, d. 2 Nov 1919
James Madison Whisenhunt b. 25 Oct 1858, d. b 1906

Family 2

Nancy Jane Phillips b. 19 February 1839, d. 23 November 1919

Marriage*

Noah Riley Whisenhunt married Nancy Jane Phillips on 26 December 1858.⁴

Children

Mary A. E. Whisenhunt b. 22 Nov 1860, d. 22 Nov 1960
Thomas Jefferson Whisenhunt+ b. 25 Feb 1864, d. 28 Sep 1947
John Elijah Whisenhunt+ b. 7 Apr 1867, d. 17 Feb 1910
Sydney Whisenhunt+ b. 23 Jun 1871, d. c 1936
Andrew Bell Whisenhunt+ b. 27 Dec 1873, d. 1951
Robert Lee Whisenhunt+ b. 10 Oct 1877, d. 17 Feb 1940
Young Ewing Whisenhunt+ b. 27 Feb 1879, d. 24 Dec 1925
Callie Cooper b. Jul 1879
Fredrick Paul Whisenhunt+ b. 17 Dec 1883, d. 1 Jan 1961

Citations

[S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
[S41] Letter, Bonnie Kersey Weller to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Jiles Boggus Whisenhunt

ID# 493, b. 29 October 1834, d. 24 April 1908

Father*

John A. Whisenhunt b. c 1798, d. a Oct 1860

Mother*

Flora Gloria Bell b. c 1803, d. 1861

Birth*

Jiles Boggus Whisenhunt was born on 29 October 1834 in Carroll Co., GA.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Julia Ann Howell on 16 March 1856 in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR.³

Marriage*

Jiles Boggus Whisenhunt married Louisa Milly Eeds in March 1870 in Polk Co., AR.⁴

Death*

Jiles Boggus Whisenhunt died on 24 April 1908 in McIntosh Co., OK, at age 73.²

Burial*

He was buried in Tripplett Cem., Texanna, McIntosh Co., OK, 35.328889,-95.456389.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 16

1860

Freedom, Polk Co., AR

age 26, farm laborer, personal property value $50.

1870

Freedom, Polk Co., AR

age 35, farmer, P$250.

1880

Cove, Polk Co., AR

age 45, md., blacksmith

1900

age 65, widowed, farmer

Milit-Beg*

Jiles Boggus Whisenhunt began military service Pvt. Co. K, Cockes Reg. Ark. Inf. Civil War (Confederate).²

Family 1

Julia Ann Howell b. circa 1839, d. October 1866

Marriage*

He married Julia Ann Howell on 16 March 1856 in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR.³

Children

John Toliver Whisenhunt+ b. 28 Jun 1857, d. Feb 1942
Flora Ann Whisenhunt+ b. Jun 1859
Sarah Savannah Whisenhunt+ b. 22 Jun 1866, d. 28 Dec 1959

Family 2

Louisa Milly Eeds b. 30 December 1847, d. 27 December 1899

Marriage*

Jiles Boggus Whisenhunt married Louisa Milly Eeds in March 1870 in Polk Co., AR.⁴

Children

Wiley Jenkins Whisenhunt+ b. 3 Sep 1872, d. 18 Jun 1961
William Avery Eeds Whisenhunt+ b. 23 Nov 1873, d. 14 Oct 1969
James W. Whisenhunt b. 11 Feb 1876, d. 29 Aug 1896
Mary Ann Whisenhunt b. 22 Apr 1878, d. 4 Nov 1898
Martha W. Whisenhunt+ b. 22 Aug 1881, d. Jan 1944
Harriett Gar Whisenhunt+ b. 26 Jul 1883, d. 24 Jun 1978
Della C. Whisenhunt b. 25 Nov 1887, d. 8 Oct 1921

Citations

[S41] Letter, Bonnie Kersey Weller to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
[S43] Letter, Nina Jean Stewart to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Benjamin M. Whisenhunt

ID# 494, b. September 1837

Father*

John A. Whisenhunt b. c 1798, d. a Oct 1860

Mother*

Flora Gloria Bell b. c 1803, d. 1861

Birth*

Benjamin M. Whisenhunt was born in September 1837 in Carroll Co., GA.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah Martin before 1860.²

Marriage*

Benjamin M. Whisenhunt married Mary C. [unknown] before 1869.

Death*

Benjamin M. Whisenhunt died in Texanna, McIntosh Co., OK.²

Burial*

He was buried in Tripplett Cem., Texanna, McIntosh Co., OK, 35.328889,-95.456389.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Clear Creek, Sevier Co., AR

age 14

1860

age 25, farmer, personal property value $100. Census gives his last name as "Whisenant".

1870

age 33, farmer, P$110

1880

Census record not found

1900

age 62, widowed, living in household with his nephew James M. & Ruth Whisenhunt.

Name Variation

As of 1 June 1860, Benjamin M. Whisenhunt was also known as Whisenant.¹

Family 1

Sarah Martin b. circa 1841

Marriage*

He married Sarah Martin before 1860.²

Child

John M. Whisenhunt+ b. Jun 1861, d. 1907

Family 2

Mary C. [unknown] b. circa 1846

Marriage*

Benjamin M. Whisenhunt married Mary C. [unknown] before 1869.

Children

Francis E. Whisenhunt b. c 1869
James M. Whisenhunt+ b. Mar 1870, d. b 1900
Nancy J. Whisenhunt+ b. Feb 1875
Benjamin Franklin Whisenhunt+ b. 10 Jul 1880, d. 15 Apr 1975
Ava Lorena Whisenhunt+ b. 12 May 1885, d. 4 Oct 1965

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S43] Letter, Nina Jean Stewart to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S41] Letter, Bonnie Kersey Weller to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Nancy Catherine Whisenhunt

ID# 495, b. 24 August 1840, d. 19 May 1912

Father*

John A. Whisenhunt b. c 1798, d. a Oct 1860

Mother*

Flora Gloria Bell b. c 1803, d. 1861

Birth*

Nancy Catherine Whisenhunt was born on 24 August 1840 in Carroll Co., GA.¹

Marriage*

She married Saunders S. Slover in 1862 in Waldron, Scott Co., AR.

Death*

Nancy Catherine Whisenhunt died on 19 May 1912 in Scott Co., AR, at age 71.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Solver Fam. Cem., Black Fork, Scott Co., AR.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Panaclifta, Sevier Co., AR

age 11

1860

age 30. Her and son are living with her parents.³

1870

age 23, md.

1880

age 39, md.

1900

age 59, md. 37 yrs., 11 ch., 9 living, born "GA", parents born "NC".

1910

age 69, widow, 9 ch., 6 living, farming, born in "GA", parents born in "NC". She resides next door to her son Wesley.

Name Variation

Nancy Catherine Whisenhunt was also known as Cricket.

Family 1

Child

James Wylie Whisenhunt+ b. Feb 1858, d. 1900

Family 2

Saunders S. Slover b. 16 November 1835, d. 16 March 1901

Marriage*

She married Saunders S. Slover in 1862 in Waldron, Scott Co., AR.

Children

James M. Slover b. 7 Dec 1863, d. 1887
Thomas Sanders Slover b. 17 Jan 1866, d. 1955
Ira Seamon Slover b. 14 Jul 1867
Flora A. Martha Slover b. 5 Dec 1869, d. 24 Sep 1959
Sarah Francis Slover b. 15 Oct 1871, d. 27 Apr 1927
Calvin W. Slover b. 21 Aug 1873, d. 13 Oct 1954
Lillie Elizabeth Slover b. 16 Nov 1876, d. 21 Mar 1964
Disa Paralee Slover b. 10 Nov 1878, d. Aug 1905
Wesley Gilbreth Slover b. 29 May 1881, d. 6 Sep 1947
Nancy Josephine Slover b. 18 Apr 1885, d. Feb 1982

Citations

[S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
[S45] Wanda M. Gray, Historical and Genealogical Records of Scott Co., AR.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Peter Walker Whisenhunt

ID# 496, b. 15 July 1827, d. 30 January 1884

Peter W. Whisenhunt
Source: unknown

Father*

John A. Whisenhunt b. c 1798, d. a Oct 1860

Mother*

Flora Gloria Bell b. c 1803, d. 1861

Birth*

Peter Walker Whisenhunt was born on 15 July 1827 in Carroll Co., GA.¹

Marriage*

He married Martha Matilda Baxter on 15 July 1847 in Carroll Co., GA.²

Marriage*

Peter Walker Whisenhunt married Elizabeth Ann Summerall in October 1877.³

Death*

Peter Walker Whisenhunt died on 30 January 1884 in Scott Co., AR, at age 56.

Burial*

He was buried in Walnut Grove Cem., Scott Co., AR, 34.802500,-94.260556.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 23, blacksmith, real estate value $100. There is a William F. Baxter, age 17, living in the household.

1860

Census record not found

1870

age 43, farmer, P$400.

1880

age 54, md., farmer

Note*

Peter Walker Whisenhunt was a Justice of the Peace, and performed many marriages in Scott Co., AR.

Family 1

Martha Matilda Baxter b. 15 June 1830, d. 3 December 1876

Marriage*

He married Martha Matilda Baxter on 15 July 1847 in Carroll Co., GA.²

Children

Ophelia Jane Whisenhunt+ b. c 1851, d. 5 Oct 1926
Elizabeth Frances Whisenhunt+ b. 10 Feb 1852, d. 25 Jan 1926
Flora C. Whisenhunt+ b. May 1855, d. 1938
John T. Whisenhunt b. 10 Jul 1858, d. 8 Feb 1876
Lydia Ada Whisenhunt+ b. 17 Nov 1860, d. 9 Nov 1930
Amanda Evaline Whisenhunt+ b. 2 Jul 1866, d. 9 May 1943
Sarah Emaline Whisenhunt b. 2 Jul 1866
James Robert David Whisenhunt+ b. 20 Jan 1870, d. 13 Feb 1930

Family 2

Elizabeth Ann Summerall b. 13 January 1836, d. 6 May 1923

Marriage*

Peter Walker Whisenhunt married Elizabeth Ann Summerall in October 1877.³

Children

Selma Lee Whisenhunt+ b. 19 Oct 1878, d. 7 Nov 1968
Eugene Bennett Whisenhunt+ b. 28 Feb 1880, d. 9 Feb 1971

Citations

[S41] Letter, Bonnie Kersey Weller to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
[S45] Wanda M. Gray, Historical and Genealogical Records of Scott Co., AR.

William G. Whisenhunt

ID# 497, b. 8 October 1861, d. 5 May 1956

Father*

Philip Marion Whisenhunt Jr. b. c 1839, d. b 3 Jun 1900

Mother*

Nancy C. Coleman b. c 1834

Birth*

William G. Whisenhunt was born on 8 October 1861 in GA.¹

Marriage*

He married Hannah S. McClussy on 25 January 1883 in Haralson Co., GA.²

Marriage*

William G. Whisenhunt married Lenora Clemmer on 24 September 1912 in Greenville, Greene Co., TN.

Death*

William G. Whisenhunt died on 5 May 1956 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, at age 94.^3,1

Burial*

He was buried in Westview Cem., Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, 33.743056,-84.455000.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 8

1880

East Point, Fulton Co., GA

age 19, single, living with parents

1900

age 38, md. 17 yrs.

1910

East Point, Fulton Co., GA

age 49, md. 1 time, 27 yrs.

1920

East Point, Fulton Co., GA

age 57, md.

1930

Poole, Fulton Co., GA

age 68, md., 1st. md. age 21

1940

Poole, Fulton Co., GA

age 78, md., completed the 1st. grade. He owns a home valued at $5000. [e.d. 60-92, sheet 23B, household #477]

Family 1

Hannah S. McClussy b. December 1857, d. 28 May 1911

Marriage*

William G. Whisenhunt married Hannah S. McClussy on 25 January 1883 in Haralson Co., GA.²

Family 2

Lenora Clemmer b. 11 July 1885, d. July 1974

Marriage*

William G. Whisenhunt married Lenora Clemmer on 24 September 1912 in Greenville, Greene Co., TN.

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Margaret C. Whisenhunt

ID# 498, b. circa 1863

Father*

Philip Marion Whisenhunt Jr. b. c 1839, d. b 3 Jun 1900

Mother*

Nancy C. Coleman b. c 1834

Birth*

Margaret C. Whisenhunt was born circa 1863 in GA.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 7

1880

age 16

Sarah Whisenhunt

ID# 499, b. circa 1865

Father*

Philip Marion Whisenhunt Jr. b. c 1839, d. b 3 Jun 1900

Mother*

Nancy C. Coleman b. c 1834

Birth*

Sarah Whisenhunt was born circa 1865 in GA.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 5

1880

age 14

Henry C. Whisenhunt

ID# 500, b. November 1867

Father*

Philip Marion Whisenhunt Jr. b. c 1839, d. b 3 Jun 1900

Mother*

Nancy C. Coleman b. c 1834

Birth*

Henry C. Whisenhunt was born in November 1867 in GA.¹

Marriage*

He married Thos. Dochia Searcy on 24 July 1892 in Carroll Co., GA.

Marriage*

Henry C. Whisenhunt married Armie [unknown] before 1920.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 1

1880