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age 11

1900

age 31, md. 10 yrs., blacksmith

Family

Susanna Elizabeth Ross b. 6 April 1876, d. 10 April 1944

Marriage*

James M. Whisnant married Susanna Elizabeth Ross on 10 October 1889 in White Co., AR.

Children

Esther Whisnant
Robert C. Whisnant b. 19 Jan 1894, d. 2 Oct 1895
Willis Norton Whisnant+ b. 1 May 1895, d. 8 Feb 1983
infant Whisnant b. 20 Dec 1899, d. 21 Dec 1899
Marion Whisnant b. 1903, d. 1903

Susanna Elizabeth Ross

ID# 8873, b. 6 April 1876, d. 10 April 1944

Birth*

Susanna Elizabeth Ross was born on 6 April 1876 in AR.

Marriage*

She married James M. Whisnant, son of Robert Henderson Whisnant and Rebecca Ann Howell, on 10 October 1889 in White Co., AR.

Death*

Susanna Elizabeth Ross died on 10 April 1944 at age 68.

Burial*

She was buried in Howell Cem., Clay, White Co., AR, 35.386667,-91.772500.

Census*

Susanna Elizabeth Ross appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Clay, White Co., AR, age 30, md. 10 yrs., 3 ch., 1 living.

Family 1

John Stols

Family 2

James M. Whisnant b. 25 January 1869, d. 7 February 1903

Children

Esther Whisnant
Robert C. Whisnant b. 19 Jan 1894, d. 2 Oct 1895
Willis Norton Whisnant+ b. 1 May 1895, d. 8 Feb 1983
infant Whisnant b. 20 Dec 1899, d. 21 Dec 1899
Marion Whisnant b. 1903, d. 1903

Elvina Jane Whisnant

ID# 8874, b. 11 August 1870, d. 13 February 1965

Father*

Robert Henderson Whisnant b. 19 Nov 1838, d. 28 Apr 1916

Mother*

Rebecca Ann Howell b. 29 Jul 1844, d. 4 Nov 1895

Birth*

Elvina Jane Whisnant was born on 11 August 1870 in Pangburn, White Co., AR.

Marriage*

She married John A. West on 13 September 1888 in White Co., AR.

Death*

Elvina Jane Whisnant died on 13 February 1965 at age 94.

Burial*

She was buried in Mt. Pisgah Cem., White Co., AR.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	Clay, White Co., AR	age 9
1900	Marion, White Co., AR	age 29, md. 13 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1910	Marion, White Co., AR	age 39, md. 1 time, 20 yrs., 8 ch., 6 living
1920	Marion, White Co., AR	age 49, md.
1930	Marion, White Co., AR	age 59, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940	Marion, White Co., AR	age 69, md., completed the 7th. grade. [e.d. 73-47, sheet 1A, household #4]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 9

1900

age 29, md. 13 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living

1910

age 39, md. 1 time, 20 yrs., 8 ch., 6 living

1920

age 49, md.

1930

age 59, md., 1st. md. age 18

1940

age 69, md., completed the 7th. grade. [e.d. 73-47, sheet 1A, household #4]

Name Variation

Elvina Jane Whisnant was also known as Jamie.

Family

John A. West b. January 1869, d. 30 September 1949

Marriage*

She married John A. West on 13 September 1888 in White Co., AR.

Children

Thomas Fred West b. 8 Sep 1889, d. Dec 1990
William Ed West b. 18 Aug 1891, d. 3 Mar 1955
Ava Ann West b. 28 Oct 1893, d. 28 Mar 1993
Ara Lucy West b. 17 Jul 1896
Everet S. West b. 28 Dec 1900, d. 22 May 1908
Ada L. West b. 15 Nov 1902, d. 15 Oct 1907
Elmer Earl West b. 15 Apr 1907, d. 1992
Carrie Lee West b. 29 Feb 1908, d. 3 Feb 1965
Gerald Otis West b. 7 Feb 1914, d. 30 Sep 1921
Harold Earl West b. 7 Feb 1914, d. 27 Aug 1928

John A. West

ID# 8875, b. January 1869, d. 30 September 1949

Birth*

John A. West was born in January 1869 in AR.¹

Marriage*

He married Elvina Jane Whisnant, daughter of Robert Henderson Whisnant and Rebecca Ann Howell, on 13 September 1888 in White Co., AR.

Death*

John A. West died on 30 September 1949 at age 80.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Marion, White Co., AR	age 31, md. 13 yrs., farmer
1910	Marion, White Co., AR	age 41, md. 1 time, 20 yrs., farmer
1920	Marion, White Co., AR	age 50, md., merchant, general store
1930	Marion, White Co., AR	age 61, md., 1st. md. age 20, merchant, general store, owns home, R$1000, owns a radio.
1940	Marion, White Co., AR	age 71, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is a merchant in a general store. His wage last year was $1150. He owns a farmhouse valued at $800.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 31, md. 13 yrs., farmer

1910

age 41, md. 1 time, 20 yrs., farmer

1920

age 50, md., merchant, general store

1930

age 61, md., 1st. md. age 20, merchant, general store, owns home, R$1000, owns a radio.

1940

age 71, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is a merchant in a general store. His wage last year was $1150. He owns a farmhouse valued at $800.

Family

Elvina Jane Whisnant b. 11 August 1870, d. 13 February 1965

Marriage*

John A. West married Elvina Jane Whisnant, daughter of Robert Henderson Whisnant and Rebecca Ann Howell, on 13 September 1888 in White Co., AR.

Children

Thomas Fred West b. 8 Sep 1889, d. Dec 1990
William Ed West b. 18 Aug 1891, d. 3 Mar 1955
Ava Ann West b. 28 Oct 1893, d. 28 Mar 1993
Ara Lucy West b. 17 Jul 1896
Everet S. West b. 28 Dec 1900, d. 22 May 1908
Ada L. West b. 15 Nov 1902, d. 15 Oct 1907
Elmer Earl West b. 15 Apr 1907, d. 1992
Carrie Lee West b. 29 Feb 1908, d. 3 Feb 1965
Gerald Otis West b. 7 Feb 1914, d. 30 Sep 1921
Harold Earl West b. 7 Feb 1914, d. 27 Aug 1928

Citations

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

William Caldwell Whisnant

ID# 8876, b. 2 March 1872, d. 25 November 1946

Father*

Robert Henderson Whisnant b. 19 Nov 1838, d. 28 Apr 1916

Mother*

Rebecca Ann Howell b. 29 Jul 1844, d. 4 Nov 1895

Birth*

William Caldwell Whisnant was born on 2 March 1872 in Pangburn, White Co., AR.

Marriage*

He married Frances Elizabeth Davis on 7 February 1894 in White Co., AR.

Death*

William Caldwell Whisnant died on 25 November 1946 at age 74.

Burial*

He was buried in Henderson Cem., Pangburn, White Co., AR, 35.430556,-91.822500.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	Clay, White Co., AR	age 8
1900	Clay, White Co., AR	age 27, md. 6 yrs., blacksmith
1910	White Co., AR
1920	Big Creek, White Co., AR	age 47, md.
1930	Big Creek, White Co., AR	age 58, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21
1940	Big Creek, White Co., AR	age 68, md., completed the 4th. grade. He owns a farmhouse valued at $300. [e.d. 73-6, sheet 3A, household #53]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 8

1900

age 27, md. 6 yrs., blacksmith

1910

White Co., AR

1920

age 47, md.

1930

age 58, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21

1940

age 68, md., completed the 4th. grade. He owns a farmhouse valued at $300. [e.d. 73-6, sheet 3A, household #53]

Family

Frances Elizabeth Davis b. February 1878, d. 19 June 1970

Marriage*

William Caldwell Whisnant married Frances Elizabeth Davis on 7 February 1894 in White Co., AR.

Children

Albert Glover Whisnant+ b. 13 May 1895, d. 25 Sep 1980
Elmora Whisnant+ b. 14 Mar 1900, d. 10 Jun 1977
Ollie Mae Whisnant+ b. 5 Aug 1902, d. 22 Sep 2002

Frances Elizabeth Davis

ID# 8877, b. February 1878, d. 19 June 1970

Birth*

Frances Elizabeth Davis was born in February 1878 in AR.¹

Marriage*

She married William Caldwell Whisnant, son of Robert Henderson Whisnant and Rebecca Ann Howell, on 7 February 1894 in White Co., AR.

Death*

Frances Elizabeth Davis died on 19 June 1970 in Pangburn, White Co., AR, at age 92.

Burial*

She was buried in Henderson Cem., Pangburn, White Co., AR, 35.430556,-91.822500.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Clay, White Co., AR	age 22, md. 6 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910	White Co., AR
1920	Big Creek, White Co., AR	age 44, md.
1930	Big Creek, White Co., AR	age 55, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940	Big Creek, White Co., AR	age 64, md., completed the 3rd. grade.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 22, md. 6 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living

1910

White Co., AR

1920

age 44, md.

1930

age 55, md., 1st. md. age 19

1940

age 64, md., completed the 3rd. grade.

Family 1

Jake Goelser

Family 2

William Caldwell Whisnant b. 2 March 1872, d. 25 November 1946

Marriage*

Frances Elizabeth Davis married William Caldwell Whisnant, son of Robert Henderson Whisnant and Rebecca Ann Howell, on 7 February 1894 in White Co., AR.

Children

Albert Glover Whisnant+ b. 13 May 1895, d. 25 Sep 1980
Elmora Whisnant+ b. 14 Mar 1900, d. 10 Jun 1977
Ollie Mae Whisnant+ b. 5 Aug 1902, d. 22 Sep 2002

Citations

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

Sarah Lutitia Whisnant

ID# 8878, b. 3 April 1876, d. 13 October 1964

Father*

Robert Henderson Whisnant b. 19 Nov 1838, d. 28 Apr 1916

Mother*

Rebecca Ann Howell b. 29 Jul 1844, d. 4 Nov 1895

Birth*

Sarah Lutitia Whisnant was born on 3 April 1876 in Pangburn, White Co., AR.

Marriage*

She married Calvin Danley Hughes on 23 December 1896 in White Co., AR.

Death*

Sarah Lutitia Whisnant died on 13 October 1964 at age 88.

Burial*

She was buried in Mt. Pisgah Cem., White Co., AR.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	Clay, White Co., AR	age 4
1900	Marion, White Co., AR	age 24, md. 3 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910	Marion, White Co., AR	age 38, md. 1 time, 13 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living
1920	Marion, White Co., AR	age 43, md.
1930	Marion, White Co., AR	age 54, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940	Marion, White Co., AR	age 64, md., completed the 5th. grade. [e.d. 73-48, sheet 2A, household #30]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 4

1900

age 24, md. 3 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living

1910

age 38, md. 1 time, 13 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living

1920

age 43, md.

1930

age 54, md., 1st. md. age 20

1940

age 64, md., completed the 5th. grade. [e.d. 73-48, sheet 2A, household #30]

Name Variation

Sarah Lutitia Whisnant was also known as Lutie.

Family

Calvin Danley Hughes b. January 1869, d. 8 August 1947

Marriage*

She married Calvin Danley Hughes on 23 December 1896 in White Co., AR.

Children

Claude M. Hughes b. 5 Aug 1897, d. 6 Mar 1975
Mallie D. Hughes b. 20 Feb 1899, d. 22 Nov 1995
Estell Hughes b. 29 Jun 1900, d. 5 Jun 1926
Wilma Hughes b. 24 Mar 1902, d. 6 Jan 2001
Everett James Hughes b. 20 Mar 1904, d. 25 Oct 1985
Edward Hughes b. 11 Apr 1906, d. 7 May 1995
Harry Hughes b. 22 Mar 1908
Lutie Irene Hughes b. 27 Jun 1910, d. 11 Jul 1996
Calvin C. Hughes b. 20 Oct 1914, d. 14 May 2002
Pauline Hughes b. 12 Feb 1917, d. 13 Dec 1983

Calvin Danley Hughes

ID# 8879, b. January 1869, d. 8 August 1947

Birth*

Calvin Danley Hughes was born in January 1869 in AR.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah Lutitia Whisnant, daughter of Robert Henderson Whisnant and Rebecca Ann Howell, on 23 December 1896 in White Co., AR.

Death*

Calvin Danley Hughes died on 8 August 1947 at age 78.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Marion, White Co., AR	age 31, md. 3 yrs., farmer
1910	Marion, White Co., AR	age 39, md. 1 time, 13 yrs., farmer
1920	Marion, White Co., AR	age 48, md., farmer
1930	Marion, White Co., AR	age 59, md., 1st. md. age 25, farmer
1940	Marion, White Co., AR	age 68, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $2000.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 31, md. 3 yrs., farmer

1910

age 39, md. 1 time, 13 yrs., farmer

1920

age 48, md., farmer

1930

age 59, md., 1st. md. age 25, farmer

1940

age 68, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $2000.

Family

Sarah Lutitia Whisnant b. 3 April 1876, d. 13 October 1964

Marriage*

Calvin Danley Hughes married Sarah Lutitia Whisnant, daughter of Robert Henderson Whisnant and Rebecca Ann Howell, on 23 December 1896 in White Co., AR.

Children

Claude M. Hughes b. 5 Aug 1897, d. 6 Mar 1975
Mallie D. Hughes b. 20 Feb 1899, d. 22 Nov 1995
Estell Hughes b. 29 Jun 1900, d. 5 Jun 1926
Wilma Hughes b. 24 Mar 1902, d. 6 Jan 2001
Everett James Hughes b. 20 Mar 1904, d. 25 Oct 1985
Edward Hughes b. 11 Apr 1906, d. 7 May 1995
Harry Hughes b. 22 Mar 1908
Lutie Irene Hughes b. 27 Jun 1910, d. 11 Jul 1996
Calvin C. Hughes b. 20 Oct 1914, d. 14 May 2002
Pauline Hughes b. 12 Feb 1917, d. 13 Dec 1983

Citations

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

Rose Ann Whisnant

ID# 8880, b. 2 July 1878, d. 3 October 1918

Father*

Robert Henderson Whisnant b. 19 Nov 1838, d. 28 Apr 1916

Mother*

Rebecca Ann Howell b. 29 Jul 1844, d. 4 Nov 1895

Birth*

Rose Ann Whisnant was born on 2 July 1878 in Pangburn, White Co., AR.

Marriage*

She married James Herman Harshaw on 26 August 1896 in White Co., AR.

Death*

Rose Ann Whisnant died on 3 October 1918 at age 40.

Burial*

She was buried in Mt. Pisgah Cem., White Co., AR.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	Clay, White Co., AR	age 1
1900	Big Creek, White Co., AR	age 21, md. 4 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1910	Big Creek, White Co., AR	age 31, md. 1 time, 14 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 1

1900

age 21, md. 4 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living

1910

age 31, md. 1 time, 14 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living

Family

James Herman Harshaw b. 18 January 1876, d. 3 November 1951

Marriage*

Rose Ann Whisnant married James Herman Harshaw on 26 August 1896 in White Co., AR.

Children

Ethel L. Harshaw b. 14 Mar 1897, d. 15 May 1913
Flora Harshaw b. 17 Jan 1899, d. 23 Nov 1972
Lillie Ann Harshaw b. 26 Mar 1900, d. 10 Feb 1986
Homer Eugene Harshaw b. 22 Oct 1901, d. 5 Apr 1947
Nella Clara Harshaw b. 3 Jul 1905, d. 16 Dec 1999
Ozella Harshaw b. 20 May 1907
John Herman Harshaw b. 17 Sep 1909, d. 6 Jun 1979
Lois Opal Harshaw b. 2 Jan 1911, d. 16 Apr 1961
Carthel Owen Harshaw b. 21 Feb 1914, d. 14 Feb 1955

James Herman Harshaw

ID# 8881, b. 18 January 1876, d. 3 November 1951

Birth*

James Herman Harshaw was born on 18 January 1876 in MS; He was also married to Minnie.

Marriage*

He married Rose Ann Whisnant, daughter of Robert Henderson Whisnant and Rebecca Ann Howell, on 26 August 1896 in White Co., AR.

Death*

James Herman Harshaw died on 3 November 1951 at age 75.

Burial*

He was buried in Mt. Pisgah Cem., White Co., AR.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 23, md. 4 yrs., farmer

1910

age 35, md. 1 time, 14 yrs., farmer

Family

Rose Ann Whisnant b. 2 July 1878, d. 3 October 1918

Children

Ethel L. Harshaw b. 14 Mar 1897, d. 15 May 1913
Flora Harshaw b. 17 Jan 1899, d. 23 Nov 1972
Lillie Ann Harshaw b. 26 Mar 1900, d. 10 Feb 1986
Homer Eugene Harshaw b. 22 Oct 1901, d. 5 Apr 1947
Nella Clara Harshaw b. 3 Jul 1905, d. 16 Dec 1999
Ozella Harshaw b. 20 May 1907
John Herman Harshaw b. 17 Sep 1909, d. 6 Jun 1979
Lois Opal Harshaw b. 2 Jan 1911, d. 16 Apr 1961
Carthel Owen Harshaw b. 21 Feb 1914, d. 14 Feb 1955

Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant

ID# 8882, b. 2 July 1878, d. 11 December 1957

Father*

Robert Henderson Whisnant b. 19 Nov 1838, d. 28 Apr 1916

Mother*

Rebecca Ann Howell b. 29 Jul 1844, d. 4 Nov 1895

Birth*

Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant was born on 2 July 1878 in Pangburn, White Co., AR.

Marriage*

She married Julius Wesley Rotton on 2 July 1899 in White Co., AR.

Death*

Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant died on 11 December 1957 at age 79.

Burial*

She was buried in Buckner Memorial Cem., Buckner, Lafayette Co., AR.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 1

1910

Hadley, Lafayette Co., AR

age 31, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living

1920

Red River, White Co., AR

age 39, md.

1940

age 61, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 37-6, sheet 3B, household #50]

Family

Julius Wesley Rotton b. 13 October 1873, d. 1946

Marriage*

Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant married Julius Wesley Rotton on 2 July 1899 in White Co., AR.

Children

Leonard F. Ratton b. 14 Dec 1901, d. 20 Apr 1987
Mary Lucy Ratton b. 16 Jan 1904
Jessie Ratton b. 1 Oct 1906, d. Jul 1985
Harry Ratton b. 18 Dec 1909, d. Nov 1981
J. Wesley Ratton Jr. b. 2 May 1916, d. 21 May 1996

Julius Wesley Rotton

ID# 8883, b. 13 October 1873, d. 1946

Birth*

Julius Wesley Rotton was born on 13 October 1873 in AR.¹

Marriage*

He married Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant, daughter of Robert Henderson Whisnant and Rebecca Ann Howell, on 2 July 1899 in White Co., AR.

Death*

Julius Wesley Rotton died in 1946.²

Burial*

He was buried in Buckner Memorial Cem., Buckner, Lafayette Co., AR.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

Hadley, Lafayette Co., AR

age 36, md. 2nd. time, 10 yrs.

1920

Red River, White Co., AR

age 47, md., farmer

1940

age 66, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is not employed. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1000.

Family

Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant b. 2 July 1878, d. 11 December 1957

Marriage*

Julius Wesley Rotton married Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant, daughter of Robert Henderson Whisnant and Rebecca Ann Howell, on 2 July 1899 in White Co., AR.

Children

Leonard F. Ratton b. 14 Dec 1901, d. 20 Apr 1987
Mary Lucy Ratton b. 16 Jan 1904
Jessie Ratton b. 1 Oct 1906, d. Jul 1985
Harry Ratton b. 18 Dec 1909, d. Nov 1981
J. Wesley Ratton Jr. b. 2 May 1916, d. 21 May 1996

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S28] Tombstone.

Julia Elinor Whisnant

ID# 8884, b. 19 October 1881, d. 8 July 1969

Father*

Robert Henderson Whisnant b. 19 Nov 1838, d. 28 Apr 1916

Mother*

Rebecca Ann Howell b. 29 Jul 1844, d. 4 Nov 1895

Birth*

Julia Elinor Whisnant was born on 19 October 1881 in Pangburn, White Co., AR.

Marriage*

She married James Thomas Harrison on 11 September 1899 in White Co., AR.

Death*

Julia Elinor Whisnant died on 8 July 1969 at age 87.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 27, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

1920

Crosby, White Co., AR

age 38, md.

1940

Searcy, White Co., AR

age 59, md., completed the 5th. grade. [e.d. 73-26, sheet 8B, household #182]

Family

James Thomas Harrison b. 1878, d. 17 February 1958

Children

Clara Eunice Harrison b. 4 Jan 1900, d. 27 Jul 1956
Gracie L. Harrison b. 17 Feb 1902, d. 24 Oct 1918
Herman Howell Harrison b. 30 Nov 1903, d. 12 Jan 1988
Alton Harrison b. c 1905, d. c 1933
Jesse Clifton Harrison b. 10 Oct 1907, d. 19 Oct 1968
Ina Harrison b. 16 Dec 1909, d. 22 Feb 2002
Viva J. Harrison b. 11 Jun 1913, d. 8 Jul 1918
Eva Harrison
James L. Harrison b. 24 Dec 1917, d. 29 Aug 1924
Geneva Eleanor Harrison

James Thomas Harrison

ID# 8885, b. 1878, d. 17 February 1958

Birth*

James Thomas Harrison was born in 1878 in AR.¹

Marriage*

He married Julia Elinor Whisnant, daughter of Robert Henderson Whisnant and Rebecca Ann Howell, on 11 September 1899 in White Co., AR.

Death*

James Thomas Harrison died on 17 February 1958.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

Hartford, Sebastian Co., AR

age 31, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., farmer

1920

Crosby, White Co., AR

age 41, md., farmer

1940

Searcy, White Co., AR

age 62, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is not employed. He owns a home valued at $1500.

Family

Julia Elinor Whisnant b. 19 October 1881, d. 8 July 1969

Children

Clara Eunice Harrison b. 4 Jan 1900, d. 27 Jul 1956
Gracie L. Harrison b. 17 Feb 1902, d. 24 Oct 1918
Herman Howell Harrison b. 30 Nov 1903, d. 12 Jan 1988
Alton Harrison b. c 1905, d. c 1933
Jesse Clifton Harrison b. 10 Oct 1907, d. 19 Oct 1968
Ina Harrison b. 16 Dec 1909, d. 22 Feb 2002
Viva J. Harrison b. 11 Jun 1913, d. 8 Jul 1918
Eva Harrison
James L. Harrison b. 24 Dec 1917, d. 29 Aug 1924
Geneva Eleanor Harrison

Citations

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

John Henderson Whisnant

ID# 8886, b. 22 April 1885, d. February 1968

Father*

Robert Henderson Whisnant b. 19 Nov 1838, d. 28 Apr 1916

Mother*

Rebecca Ann Howell b. 29 Jul 1844, d. 4 Nov 1895

Birth*

John Henderson Whisnant was born on 22 April 1885 in Searcy, White Co., AR.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Addie Lee Smith on 30 October 1910 in Beckham Co., OK.³

Divorce*

John Henderson Whisnant and Addie Lee Smith were divorced.

Death*

John Henderson Whisnant died in February 1968 in AR at age 82.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Henderson Cem., Pangburn, White Co., AR, 35.430556,-91.822500.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Census record not found

1910

Beakham Co., OK

age 25, single, minister

1920

Cimarron, Major Co., OK

age 34, md.

1930

Morgan, Carter Co., OK

age 44, md., works in printing shop, 1st. md. age 25. His in-laws live in the household.

1940

age 54, divorced, completed the 8th. grade. He is a patient at the Hartford Sanitarium. [e.d. 66-16, sheet 16A, line 38]

Residence*

In 1918 John lived in Johnson Co., AR.²

Family

Addie Lee Smith b. 19 October 1891, d. 25 July 1977

Marriage*

He married Addie Lee Smith on 30 October 1910 in Beckham Co., OK.³

Divorce*

John Henderson Whisnant and Addie Lee Smith were divorced.

Children

Helen Okla Whisnant+ b. 18 Mar 1912, d. 24 Nov 1990
Justin Paul Whisnant+ b. 19 Jun 1914, d. 4 Sep 1993
Thelma Mayne Whisnant
Jean Douglas Whisnant+ b. 9 Jul 1919, d. 14 Dec 1996

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Addie Lee Smith

ID# 8887, b. 19 October 1891, d. 25 July 1977

Birth*

Addie Lee Smith was born on 19 October 1891 in MO.¹

Marriage*

She married John Henderson Whisnant, son of Robert Henderson Whisnant and Rebecca Ann Howell, on 30 October 1910 in Beckham Co., OK.²

Divorce*

Addie Lee Smith and John Henderson Whisnant were divorced.

Death*

Addie Lee Smith died on 25 July 1977 in OK at age 85; She married Walter S. Watson in 1938.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Ames Cem., Ames, Major Co., OK.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Cimarron, Major Co., OK

age 28, md.

1930

Morgan, Carter Co., OK

age 37, md., 1st. md. age 19. Her parents are C. & Esther C. Smith.

Family

John Henderson Whisnant b. 22 April 1885, d. February 1968

Marriage*

Addie Lee Smith married John Henderson Whisnant, son of Robert Henderson Whisnant and Rebecca Ann Howell, on 30 October 1910 in Beckham Co., OK.²

Divorce*

Addie Lee Smith and John Henderson Whisnant were divorced.

Children

Helen Okla Whisnant+ b. 18 Mar 1912, d. 24 Nov 1990
Justin Paul Whisnant+ b. 19 Jun 1914, d. 4 Sep 1993
Thelma Mayne Whisnant
Jean Douglas Whisnant+ b. 9 Jul 1919, d. 14 Dec 1996

Citations

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

Laura Ann Crow

ID# 8888, b. January 1878

Birth*

Laura Ann Crow was born in January 1878 in AR.

Marriage*

She married Robert Henderson Whisnant, son of Nicholas Whisenant and Nancy Calwell Smith, on 18 June 1899 in White Co., AR.¹

Census*

Laura Ann Crow appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Clay, White Co., AR, age 22, md. 1 yr., 1 ch., 1 living.

Family

Robert Henderson Whisnant b. 19 November 1838, d. 28 April 1916

Children

Atha Jewell Whisnant+ b. 20 May 1900, d. 17 Sep 1988
Leonard O. Whisnant b. 20 Jan 1903, d. 27 Oct 1995

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Atha Jewell Whisnant

ID# 8889, b. 20 May 1900, d. 17 September 1988

Father*

Robert Henderson Whisnant b. 19 Nov 1838, d. 28 Apr 1916

Mother*

Laura Ann Crow b. Jan 1878

Birth*

Atha Jewell Whisnant was born on 20 May 1900 in Clay, White Co., AR.

Marriage*

She married Jesse John Chappell on 15 January 1921.

Death*

Atha Jewell Whisnant died on 17 September 1988 at age 88.

Burial*

She was buried in Edgewood Cem., N. Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, 34.791944,-92.282778.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 1 month

1910

age 9, living with father

1930

age 29, md. 1 time, 1st. md. age 20

1940

age 39, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 60-114A, sheet 9B, household #197]

Family

Jesse John Chappell b. 27 December 1887, d. 3 August 1959

Marriage*

Atha Jewell Whisnant married Jesse John Chappell on 15 January 1921.

Children

Murel James Chappell
Carolyn Jean Chappell b. 17 Jul 1927, d. 3 Mar 2005

Leonard O. Whisnant

ID# 8890, b. 20 January 1903, d. 27 October 1995

Father*

Robert Henderson Whisnant b. 19 Nov 1838, d. 28 Apr 1916

Mother*

Laura Ann Crow b. Jan 1878

Birth*

Leonard O. Whisnant was born on 20 January 1903 in Clay, White Co., AR.¹

Marriage*

He married Dora Dean Wallace on 24 February 1924 in Phillips Co., AR.¹

Death*

Leonard O. Whisnant died on 27 October 1995 at age 92.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Pinecrest Memorial Park & Garden Mausoleum, Alexander, Saline Co., AR, 34.637500,-92.479167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR

age 7, living with father

1920

Census record not found.

1930

age 27, md., fireman, 1st. md. age 21

1940

North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR

age 37, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a locomotive fireman for the railroad. His wage last year was $1729. He owns a home valued at $2000. His brother-in-law Elmer O. Wallace, age 25, resides in the household. [e.d. 60-114A, sheet 12B, household #267]

Family

Dora Dean Wallace b. 30 July 1903, d. 15 May 1994

Marriage*

Leonard O. Whisnant married Dora Dean Wallace on 24 February 1924 in Phillips Co., AR.¹

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Jesse John Chappell

ID# 8891, b. 27 December 1887, d. 3 August 1959

Birth*

Jesse John Chappell was born on 27 December 1887 in AL.¹

Marriage*

He married Atha Jewell Whisnant, daughter of Robert Henderson Whisnant and Laura Ann Crow, on 15 January 1921.

Death*

Jesse John Chappell died on 3 August 1959 in Pulaski Co., AR, at age 71.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 42, md. 1 time, 1st. md. age 31

1940

Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR

age 52, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is employed as a locomotive engineer for the rail road. His wage last year was $2470. He owns a home valued at $5000.

Family

Atha Jewell Whisnant b. 20 May 1900, d. 17 September 1988

Children

Murel James Chappell
Carolyn Jean Chappell b. 17 Jul 1927, d. 3 Mar 2005

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Dora Dean Wallace

ID# 8892, b. 30 July 1903, d. 15 May 1994

Birth*

Dora Dean Wallace was born on 30 July 1903 in AR.¹

Marriage*

She married Leonard O. Whisnant, son of Robert Henderson Whisnant and Laura Ann Crow, on 24 February 1924 in Phillips Co., AR.¹

Death*

Dora Dean Wallace died on 15 May 1994 at age 90.^2,1

Burial*

She was buried in Pinecrest Memorial Park & Garden Mausoleum, Alexander, Saline Co., AR, 34.637500,-92.479167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 26, md., 1st. md. age 20

1940

North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR

age 36, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed.

Family

Leonard O. Whisnant b. 20 January 1903, d. 27 October 1995

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

John Stahle

ID# 8893

Birth*

John Stahle was born in Germany.

Birth

He was born circa 1826 in MS.

Marriage*

He married Margaret Catherine Whisenant, daughter of Nicholas Whisenant and Nancy Calwell Smith, on 3 January 1866 in White Co., AR.¹

Marriage*

John Stahle married Sarah E. Whisenant, daughter of Nicholas Whisenant and Nancy Calwell Smith, on 18 January 1872 in White Co., AR.

Name Variation

John Stahle was also known as George Stahle.

Family 1

Margaret Catherine Whisenant b. 2 May 1841, d. before 1872

Child

John F. Stahle b. 1869, d. 1947

Family 2

Sarah E. Whisenant b. 6 November 1830, d. 24 April 1927

Citations

[S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.

Sinthia Ann Sowell

ID# 8894, b. circa 1841

Birth*

Sinthia Ann Sowell was born circa 1841 in TN; Her parents were Cader Sowell and Elizabeth I. Odle.

Marriage*

She married George Frank Whisenant, son of Nicholas Whisenant and Nancy Calwell Smith, on 3 January 1869 in White Co., AR.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 29

1880

age 37, md.

Family

George Frank Whisenant b. 2 September 1834, d. 1 April 1922

Children

Susan Emily Whisenant+ b. 5 Oct 1869, d. 12 Feb 1953
Mary Jane Whisenant b. c 1872, d. 30 Apr 1958
James M. Whisenant b. c 1873
Cader Alexander Whisenant+ b. 16 Jul 1876, d. 22 Dec 1958
George Davis Whisenant+ b. 31 Dec 1878, d. 30 May 1959
Lunicia Whisenant b. Feb 1881
Sallie Lou Whisenant+ b. 1 Jan 1883, d. 27 Jan 1962

Citations

[S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.

Susan Emily Whisenant

ID# 8895, b. 5 October 1869, d. 12 February 1953

Father*

George Frank Whisenant b. 2 Sep 1834, d. 1 Apr 1922

Mother*

Sinthia Ann Sowell b. c 1841

Birth*

Susan Emily Whisenant was born on 5 October 1869 in AR.

Marriage*

She married William Thomas Willingham on 19 January 1890 in White Co., AR.

Death*

Susan Emily Whisenant died on 12 February 1953 in White Co., AR, at age 83.

Burial*

She was buried in Henderson Cem., Pangburn, White Co., AR, 35.430556,-91.822500.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 1

1880

age 11

1900

age 30, md. 10 yrs., 5 ch., 3 living

1910

age 40, md. 1 time, 21 yrs., 9 ch., 7 living

1920

Mt. Pisgah, White Co., AR

age 50, widow, farming

1930

age 68, widow, 1st. md. age 20. She resides with her son Earl.

Family

William Thomas Willingham b. 13 September 1868, d. 9 September 1917

Marriage*

Susan Emily Whisenant married William Thomas Willingham on 19 January 1890 in White Co., AR.

Children

James Franklin Willingham b. 3 Jun 1891, d. 2 Dec 1933
Willie C. Willingham b. 1 Jan 1893, d. 6 Jun 1896
Leonard A. Willingham b. 16 Mar 1895, d. 8 Jun 1896
Mattie Florence Willingham b. 29 Mar 1897, d. 16 Jun 1979
Essie May Willingham b. 13 Aug 1899, d. Mar 1961
Earl Ernest Willingham b. 4 Nov 1901, d. 18 Aug 1976
Lucy Francis Willingham b. 4 Jan 1904, d. 30 May 2002
Rufus Thomas Willingham b. 18 Feb 1906, d. 12 Feb 1918
Angie Jewell Willingham b. 6 Jan 1909, d. 20 May 1987
Beulah Selma Willingham b. 30 Dec 1912, d. 23 Jun 1984

Mary Jane Whisenant

ID# 8896, b. circa 1872, d. 30 April 1958

Father*

George Frank Whisenant b. 2 Sep 1834, d. 1 Apr 1922

Mother*

Sinthia Ann Sowell b. c 1841

Birth*

Mary Jane Whisenant was born circa 1872 in AR.

Marriage*

She married William H. McGrew on 15 December 1895 in White Co., AR.¹

Death*

Mary Jane Whisenant died on 30 April 1958.

Burial*

She was buried in Henderson Cem., Pangburn, White Co., AR, 35.430556,-91.822500.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 8

1900

age 28, md. 4 yrs., no children

1910

age 35, md. 1 time, 15 yrs.

1920

age 47, md.

1930

age 59, md., 1st. md. age 23

Note*

Mary Jane Whisenant She had a daughter Irene Raines.

Family

William H. McGrew b. circa 1872, d. circa 1940

Marriage*

She married William H. McGrew on 15 December 1895 in White Co., AR.¹

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

James M. Whisenant

ID# 8897, b. circa 1873

Father*

George Frank Whisenant b. 2 Sep 1834, d. 1 Apr 1922

Mother*

Sinthia Ann Sowell b. c 1841

Birth*

James M. Whisenant was born circa 1873 in AR.

Census*

James M. Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Marion, White Co., AR, age 6.

Cader Alexander Whisenant

ID# 8898, b. 16 July 1876, d. 22 December 1958

Father*

George Frank Whisenant b. 2 Sep 1834, d. 1 Apr 1922

Mother*

Sinthia Ann Sowell b. c 1841

Birth*

Cader Alexander Whisenant was born on 16 July 1876 in AR.¹

Marriage*

He married Vernie Adams on 19 November 1904 in White Co., AR.

Death*

Cader Alexander Whisenant died on 22 December 1958 in Pangburn, White Co., AR, at age 82.

Burial*

He was buried in Henderson Cem., Pangburn, White Co., AR, 35.430556,-91.822500.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

Heber Springs, Cleburne Co., AR

age 3

1900

Hunt Co., TX

age 23, single, farm laborer

1910

age 33, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., section hand on the rail road.

1920

Census record not found.

1930

age 53, widowed, carpenter, house builder

1940

Pangburn, White Co., AR

age 63, widow, completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a public works carpenter. He owns a home valued at $600. [e.d. 73-5, sheet 7B, household #163]

Residence*

In 1918 Cader lived in White Co., AR.¹

Family

Vernie Adams b. circa 1889, d. before 1930

Marriage*

He married Vernie Adams on 19 November 1904 in White Co., AR.

Child

Lloyd Cade Whisnant+ b. 25 Dec 1906, d. 7 Dec 1981

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

George Davis Whisenant

ID# 8899, b. 31 December 1878, d. 30 May 1959

Father*

George Frank Whisenant b. 2 Sep 1834, d. 1 Apr 1922

Mother*

Sinthia Ann Sowell b. c 1841

Birth*

George Davis Whisenant was born on 31 December 1878 in AR.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Ethel [unknown] circa 1906.³

Divorce*

George Davis Whisenant and Ethel [unknown] were divorced on 14 September 1910.

Marriage*

George Davis Whisenant married Mary A. Wist on 13 November 1910 in Cleburne Co., AR.⁴

Death*

George Davis Whisenant died on 30 May 1959 in Pangburn, White Co., AR, at age 80.

Burial*

He was buried in Henderson Cem., Pangburn, White Co., AR, 35.430556,-91.822500.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 1

1900

Census record not found.

1910

Mountain, Cleburne Co., AR

age 32, widow, farmer

1920

age 41, md., farmer

1930

Pickens, Cleburne Co., AR

age 51, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 33

1940