Ira French Whisenhunt

ID# 13274, b. 6 March 1878, d. 7 April 1948
Father*William Moss Whisenhunt b. 5 Jul 1847, d. 29 Apr 1925
Mother*Minerva Jane Batten b. 28 Feb 1853, d. 12 Feb 1936
Birth*Ira French Whisenhunt was born on 6 March 1878 in Fannin Co., TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Virginia J. Bishop on 17 December 1900 in Fannin Co., TX; Virginia was previously married to a Mr. Wells. 
Divorce*Ira French Whisenhunt and Virginia J. Bishop were divorced before 1930. 
Marriage*Ira French Whisenhunt married Fronia [unknown] on 4 January 1930 in Bryan Co., OK. 
Death*Ira French Whisenhunt died on 7 April 1948 in Fannin Co., TX, at age 70.2,4 
Burial*He was buried in New Hope Cem., Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX, 33.747778,-96.125556.5 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Fannin Co., TXage 2
1900Fannin Co., TXage 22, single, living at home.
1910Fannin Co., TXage 32, md. 1 time, 9 yrs., farmer
1920Fannin Co., TXage 41, md., farmer. (Note: Census listed his name as "Marshal"?)
1930Fannin Co., TXage 51, md., 1st. md. age 23, farm laborer, rents home, real estate value $4., vet: no
1940Fannin Co., TXage 63, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is a laborer on a park project. His wage last year was $360. He rents a farmhouse for $3. [e.d. 74-36, sheet 3B, household #55]

Family 1

Virginia J. Bishop b. 17 January 1883, d. 14 July 1947
Marriage*Ira French Whisenhunt married Virginia J. Bishop on 17 December 1900 in Fannin Co., TX; Virginia was previously married to a Mr. Wells. 
Divorce*Ira French Whisenhunt and Virginia J. Bishop were divorced before 1930. 
Children

Family 2

Fronia [unknown] b. 1 December 1896, d. 26 May 1995
Marriage*Ira French Whisenhunt married Fronia [unknown] on 4 January 1930 in Bryan Co., OK. 

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  5. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Marshall Millege Whisenhunt

ID# 13275, b. 25 May 1868, d. 22 December 1951
Father*William Moss Whisenhunt b. 5 Jul 1847, d. 29 Apr 1925
Mother*Minerva Jane Batten b. 28 Feb 1853, d. 12 Feb 1936
Birth*Marshall Millege Whisenhunt was born on 25 May 1868 in Madison Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Cartwright, daughter of Henry Brown Cartwright and Margaret Ann Whisenhunt, on 26 August 1891 in Van Zandt Co., TX. 
Marriage*Marshall Millege Whisenhunt married Selena Ethel Dunn before April 1940.2 
Death*Marshall Millege Whisenhunt died on 22 December 1951 in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX, at age 83; widowed.1 
Burial*He was buried in Bettes Cem., Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX, 33.746667,-96.153333.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Fannin Co., TX
1880Fannin Co., TXage 11
1900Fannin Co., TXage 31, md. 8 yrs., farmer
1910Fannin Co., TXage 41, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., farmer
1920Fannin Co., TXage 51, widowed, farm laborer
1930Electra, Wichita Co., TXage 62, widowed, 1st. md. age 23, living with son-in-law and daughter Hubert H. & Etta M. Biggers.
1940Fannin Co., TXage 71, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is not employed. He owns a farmhouse valued at $750. His wife is Ethel. This is Selena Ethel Dunn who was married to Marshall's brother Richard. Richard died in 1937, and apparently Selena married Marshall before April 1940. [e.d. 74-36, sheet 2A, household #28]. Note: There is also W. A. Whisenhunt, age 30, single, born in Texas in the household. He is listed as "son" to Marshall. I have no information concerning this person. Does anyone know who this actually is?

Family 1

Elizabeth Cartwright b. 2 April 1867, d. 17 January 1919
Marriage*Marshall Millege Whisenhunt married Elizabeth Cartwright, daughter of Henry Brown Cartwright and Margaret Ann Whisenhunt, on 26 August 1891 in Van Zandt Co., TX. 
Children

Family 2

Selena Ethel Dunn b. 11 April 1892, d. 4 September 1963
Marriage*Marshall Millege Whisenhunt married Selena Ethel Dunn before April 1940.2 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Richard Wise Allen Whisenhunt

ID# 13276, b. 31 January 1890, d. 24 February 1937
Father*William Moss Whisenhunt b. 5 Jul 1847, d. 29 Apr 1925
Mother*Minerva Jane Batten b. 28 Feb 1853, d. 12 Feb 1936
Birth*Richard Wise Allen Whisenhunt was born on 31 January 1890 in Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Selena Ethel Dunn on 14 January 1912 in Fannin Co., TX.3 
Death*Richard Wise Allen Whisenhunt died on 24 February 1937 in Fannin Co., TX, at age 47; married.2,4 
Burial*He was buried in New Hope Cem., Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX, 33.747778,-96.125556.5 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Fannin Co., TXage 10
1910Fannin Co., TXage 20, single, living with parents
1920Census record not found.
1930Fannin Co., TXage 40, md., 1st. md. age 21, farmer, own home, vet: no

Family

Selena Ethel Dunn b. 11 April 1892, d. 4 September 1963
Marriage*Richard Wise Allen Whisenhunt married Selena Ethel Dunn on 14 January 1912 in Fannin Co., TX.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  5. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Freddy Fletcher Whisenhunt

ID# 13277, b. 19 August 1884, d. 26 November 1976
Father*George Washington Whisenhunt b. 29 Aug 1856, d. 11 Feb 1918
Mother*Missouri Tennessee Batten b. 4 May 1866, d. 10 Oct 1931
Birth*Freddy Fletcher Whisenhunt was born on 19 August 1884 in Paris, Lamar Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ethel M. Haley on 26 September 1913 in Garvin Co., OK.1 
Death*Freddy Fletcher Whisenhunt died on 26 November 1976 in Lindsay, Garvin Co., OK, at age 92.1 
Burial*He was buried in Erin Springs Cem., Erin Springs, Garvin Co., OK. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Fannin Co., TXage 15
1910Lindsay, Garvin Co., OKage 26, single, living at home
1920Lindsay, Garvin Co., OKage 35, md., farmer
1930Lindsay, Garvin Co., OKage 46, md., 1st. md. age 27, farmer, rents home, vet: no
1940Colbert, Bryan Co., OKage 55, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is employed as a farmer. He rents his farmhouse. [e.d. 44-5, sheet 13A, household #7]

Family

Ethel M. Haley b. 12 February 1894, d. 13 October 1978
Marriage*Freddy Fletcher Whisenhunt married Ethel M. Haley on 26 September 1913 in Garvin Co., OK.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S61] Donald Wayne Whisenhunt Jr., "Whisenhunt Jr., Donald Wayne," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 14 Jan 2000.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Millage Henry Reagan Whisenhunt1

ID# 13278, b. 4 February 1887, d. 31 March 1962
Father*George Washington Whisenhunt b. 29 Aug 1856, d. 11 Feb 1918
Mother*Missouri Tennessee Batten b. 4 May 1866, d. 10 Oct 1931
Birth*Millage Henry Reagan Whisenhunt was born on 4 February 1887 in Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX.2,1 
Marriage*He married Minnie L. Wells on 28 August 1906 in Fannin Co., TX.3 
Death*Millage Henry Reagan Whisenhunt died on 31 March 1962 at age 75. 
Burial*He was buried in Highland Cem., Durant, Bryan Co., OK. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Fannin Co., TXage 13
1910Lindsay, Garvin Co., OKage 22, md. 1 time, 3 yrs., barber
1920Grayson Co., TXage 33, md.
1930Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OKage 43, md., 1st. md. age 19, inmate, county jail
1940Durant, Bryan Co., OKage 53, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is not employed. He rents a home for $15. [e.d. 7-27, sheet 10A, household #203]

Family

Minnie L. Wells b. 24 September 1885, d. 19 May 1978
Marriage*Millage Henry Reagan Whisenhunt married Minnie L. Wells on 28 August 1906 in Fannin Co., TX.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Linnie Pearl Whisenhunt

ID# 13279, b. 23 February 1889, d. 20 September 1979
Father*George Washington Whisenhunt b. 29 Aug 1856, d. 11 Feb 1918
Mother*Missouri Tennessee Batten b. 4 May 1866, d. 10 Oct 1931
Birth*Linnie Pearl Whisenhunt was born on 23 February 1889 in Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Charles B. Blevins on 11 November 1906 in Fannin Co., TX.4 
Death*Linnie Pearl Whisenhunt died on 20 September 1979 at age 90.3 
Burial*She was buried in Terry County Mem. Cem., Brownfield, Terry Co., TX, 33.195556,-102.298333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Fannin Co., TXage 11
1910Fannin Co., TXage 21, md. 3 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1920Leonard, Fannin Co., TXage 31, md.
1930Terry Co., TXage 51?, md., 1st. md. age 29
1940Brownfield, Terry Co., TXage 51, md., completed 2 years of high school. [e.d. 223-1C, sheet 11A]

Family

Charles B. Blevins b. 7 March 1877, d. 13 March 1951
Marriage*Linnie Pearl Whisenhunt married Charles B. Blevins on 11 November 1906 in Fannin Co., TX.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S61] Donald Wayne Whisenhunt Jr., "Whisenhunt Jr., Donald Wayne," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 14 Jan 2000.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

George Washington Whisenhunt Jr.

ID# 13280, b. 18 September 1891, d. 25 April 1940
Father*George Washington Whisenhunt b. 29 Aug 1856, d. 11 Feb 1918
Mother*Missouri Tennessee Batten b. 4 May 1866, d. 10 Oct 1931
Birth*George Washington Whisenhunt Jr. was born on 18 September 1891 in Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Myrtle Lee McKinnon on 4 November 1910 in Garvin Co., OK. 
Death*George Washington Whisenhunt Jr. died on 25 April 1940 in Tokio, Terry Co., TX, at age 48; married, died in auto accident.4,3,5 
Burial*He was buried in Meadow Cem., Meadow, Terry Co., TX, 33.354167,-102.221667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Fannin Co., TXage 8
1910Lindsay, Garvin Co., OKage 18, single, living at home
1920Lindsay, Garvin Co., OKage 28, md., farmer
1930Lindsay, Garvin Co., OKage 38, md., age 1st. md. 19, merchant, vet: no
1940Terry Co., TXage 48, md., completed no schooling. He is employed as a farm operator. He rents a farmhouse for $6. [e.d. 223-4, sheet 9B, household #193]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 George lived in Terry Co., TX.4 

Family

Myrtle Lee McKinnon b. 2 February 1892, d. 7 October 1978
Marriage*He married Myrtle Lee McKinnon on 4 November 1910 in Garvin Co., OK. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S61] Donald Wayne Whisenhunt Jr., "Whisenhunt Jr., Donald Wayne," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 14 Jan 2000.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  5. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Noah Lewis Whisenhunt

ID# 13281, b. 6 June 1893, d. 20 September 1918
Father*George Washington Whisenhunt b. 29 Aug 1856, d. 11 Feb 1918
Mother*Missouri Tennessee Batten b. 4 May 1866, d. 10 Oct 1931
Birth*Noah Lewis Whisenhunt was born on 6 June 1893 in Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX.1,2 
Death*He died on 20 September 1918 in Germany at age 25; died while in a German prison camp.1 
Burial*He was buried in Erin Springs Cem., Erin Springs, Garvin Co., OK. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Fannin Co., TXage 6
1910Lindsay, Garvin Co., OKage 16
Residence* In June 1917 Noah lived in Lindsay, Garvin Co., OK; single, works on father's farm.3 

Citations

  1. [S61] Donald Wayne Whisenhunt Jr., "Whisenhunt Jr., Donald Wayne," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 14 Jan 2000.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 13 Jun 1893.
  3. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

William Alexander Whisenhunt

ID# 13282, b. 29 October 1895, d. 24 February 1952
Father*George Washington Whisenhunt b. 29 Aug 1856, d. 11 Feb 1918
Mother*Missouri Tennessee Batten b. 4 May 1866, d. 10 Oct 1931
Birth*William Alexander Whisenhunt was born on 29 October 1895 in Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX.1,2,3,4,5 
Marriage*He married Beulah Johnson in 1922 in Benjamin, Knox Co., TX.1 
Death*William Alexander Whisenhunt died on 24 February 1952 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX, at age 56; married.1,3,4 
Burial*He was buried in Meadow Cem., Meadow, Terry Co., TX, 33.354167,-102.221667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Fannin Co., TXage 4
1910Lindsay, Garvin Co., OKage 14
1920Lindsay, Garvin Co., OKage 24, single, living with mother
1930Meadow, Terry Co., TXage 34, md., war vet., 1st. md. age 27
Milit-Beg*William Alexander Whisenhunt began military service PFC, 133 Infantry, 34th Div., World War I.3 

Family

Beulah Johnson b. 20 June 1904, d. 7 April 1991
Marriage*He married Beulah Johnson in 1922 in Benjamin, Knox Co., TX.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S61] Donald Wayne Whisenhunt Jr., "Whisenhunt Jr., Donald Wayne," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 14 Jan 2000.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  5. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.

Lou Vera Whisenhunt

ID# 13283, b. 9 November 1897, d. 25 November 1966
Father*George Washington Whisenhunt b. 29 Aug 1856, d. 11 Feb 1918
Mother*Missouri Tennessee Batten b. 4 May 1866, d. 10 Oct 1931
Birth*Lou Vera Whisenhunt was born on 9 November 1897 in Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married Avery Abner Blackshear on 24 December 1914 in Erin Springs, Garvin Co., OK. 
Death*Lou Vera Whisenhunt died on 25 November 1966 in Fruita, Mesa Co., CO, at age 69. 
Burial*She was buried in Elmwood Cem., Fruita, Mesa Co., CO, 39.173889,-108.733889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Fannin Co., TXage 2
1910Lindsay, Garvin Co., OKage 12
1920Fruita, Mesa Co., COage 22, md.
1930Mesa Co., COage 32, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Loma, Mesa Co., COage 42, md., completed the 7th. grade. [e.d. 39-33, sheet 38A]
Obituary*

Family

Avery Abner Blackshear b. 22 June 1894, d. August 1978
Marriage*Lou Vera Whisenhunt married Avery Abner Blackshear on 24 December 1914 in Erin Springs, Garvin Co., OK. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S61] Donald Wayne Whisenhunt Jr., "Whisenhunt Jr., Donald Wayne," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 14 Jan 2000.
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Virginia J. Bishop

ID# 13284, b. 17 January 1883, d. 14 July 1947
Birth*Virginia J. Bishop was born on 17 January 1883 in AR; Her parents were J. T. Bishop and Eliza Stanfield.1 
Marriage*She married Ira French Whisenhunt, son of William Moss Whisenhunt and Minerva Jane Batten, on 17 December 1900 in Fannin Co., TX; Virginia was previously married to a Mr. Wells. 
Divorce*Virginia J. Bishop and Ira French Whisenhunt were divorced before 1930. 
Death*Virginia J. Bishop died on 14 July 1947 in Dallas Co., TX, at age 64; divorced.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Fannin Co., TXage 27, md. 2nd time, 9 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1920Fannin Co., TXage 36, md.
1940Sherman, Grayson Co., TXage 51, divorced, completed the 5th. grade. She is a seamstress in a W.P.A. Sewing Room. Her wage last year was $19. She rents a home for $12. [e.d. 91-2, sheet 1A, household #3]
Name Variation Virginia J. Bishop was also known as Virgie. 

Family

Ira French Whisenhunt b. 6 March 1878, d. 7 April 1948
Marriage*She married Ira French Whisenhunt, son of William Moss Whisenhunt and Minerva Jane Batten, on 17 December 1900 in Fannin Co., TX; Virginia was previously married to a Mr. Wells. 
Divorce*Virginia J. Bishop and Ira French Whisenhunt were divorced before 1930. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Jewel Blanch Whisenhunt

ID# 13285, b. 20 October 1901, d. 1 February 1969
Father*Ira French Whisenhunt b. 6 Mar 1878, d. 7 Apr 1948
Mother*Virginia J. Bishop b. 17 Jan 1883, d. 14 Jul 1947
Birth*Jewel Blanch Whisenhunt was born on 20 October 1901 in Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Charles W. Kennedy. 
Death*Jewel Blanch Whisenhunt died on 1 February 1969 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 67; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Southland Mem. Park Cem., Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., TX, 32.730556,-97.005556.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Fannin Co., TXage 8
1920Fannin Co., TXage 18, single
1930Dallas Co., TXage 28, md., 1st. md. age 16. There are three children in the household.
1940Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., TXage 38, md., completed the 7th. grade. There are three children in the household. [e.d. 57-46, sheet 8A]

Family

Charles W. Kennedy b. 14 September 1896, d. 7 February 1991
Marriage*Jewel Blanch Whisenhunt married Charles W. Kennedy. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Lillie Pearl Whisenhunt

ID# 13286, b. 10 October 1903, d. January 1985
Father*Ira French Whisenhunt b. 6 Mar 1878, d. 7 Apr 1948
Mother*Virginia J. Bishop b. 17 Jan 1883, d. 14 Jul 1947
Birth*Lillie Pearl Whisenhunt was born on 10 October 1903 in Fannin Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married George Cleveland Phillips. 
Death*Lillie Pearl Whisenhunt died in January 1985 in Fannin Co., TX, at age 81.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Fannin Co., TXage 6
1920Fannin Co., TXage 16, single
1940Fannin Co., TXage 35, md., completed 2 years of high school. [e.d. 74-36, sheet 7A]

Family

George Cleveland Phillips b. 18 January 1893, d. 22 July 1982
Children
  • Georgie Ann Phillips
  • Alice Eyvonne Phillips
  • Lilly Pearl Phillips
  • Alva Lynn Phillips
  • Evelyn June Phillips

Citations

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

Bishop Garland Whisenhunt

ID# 13287, b. 21 September 1905, d. 2 June 1948
Father*Ira French Whisenhunt b. 6 Mar 1878, d. 7 Apr 1948
Mother*Virginia J. Bishop b. 17 Jan 1883, d. 14 Jul 1947
Birth*Bishop Garland Whisenhunt was born on 21 September 1905 in Fannin Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Wilma Mae Moore on 31 May 1925 in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX.2 
Divorce*Bishop Garland Whisenhunt and Wilma Mae Moore were divorced before April 1940.3 
Death*Bishop Garland Whisenhunt died on 2 June 1948 in Dallas Co., TX, at age 42.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Fannin Co., TXage 4
1920Fannin Co., TXage 14
1930Dawson Co., TXage 24, md., school teacher, 1st. md. age 19

Family

Wilma Mae Moore b. 29 December 1902, d. 16 November 1997
Marriage*Bishop Garland Whisenhunt married Wilma Mae Moore on 31 May 1925 in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX.2 
Divorce*Bishop Garland Whisenhunt and Wilma Mae Moore were divorced before April 1940.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S63] Letter, Dee Edward Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Ira Moss Whisenhunt

ID# 13288, b. 3 January 1908, d. 13 December 1972
Father*Ira French Whisenhunt b. 6 Mar 1878, d. 7 Apr 1948
Mother*Virginia J. Bishop b. 17 Jan 1883, d. 14 Jul 1947
Birth*Ira Moss Whisenhunt was born on 3 January 1908 in Fannin Co., TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Nettie Mae Farris. 
Death*Ira Moss Whisenhunt died on 13 December 1972 in Telephone, Fannin Co., TX, at age 64; widowed.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Lamasco Cem., Lamasco, Fannin Co., TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Fannin Co., TXage 2
1920Fannin Co., TXage 14, single
1930Census record not found.
1940Fannin Co., TXage 32, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a laborer on a farm. His wage last year was $250. He rents a farmhouse for $3. [e.d. 74-36, sheet 3B, household #49]

Family

Nettie Mae Farris b. 2 August 1910, d. 17 August 1972
Marriage*Ira Moss Whisenhunt married Nettie Mae Farris. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Una Mae Whisenhunt

ID# 13289, b. 4 October 1909, d. 20 September 1933
Father*Ira French Whisenhunt b. 6 Mar 1878, d. 7 Apr 1948
Mother*Virginia J. Bishop b. 17 Jan 1883, d. 14 Jul 1947
Birth*Una Mae Whisenhunt was born on 4 October 1909 in Fannin Co., TX.1 
Death*She died on 20 September 1933 at age 23; burried at Willow Wild, Fannin Co., TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Fannin Co., TX
1920Fannin Co., TXage 10

Family

George Leslie Smith
Child
  • George Leslie Smith Jr.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Lois Young

ID# 13290, b. circa 1892
Mother*Sarah Angeline Compton b. 17 May 1852, d. 26 Nov 1929
Birth*Lois Young was born circa 1892 in AL.1 
Census*Lois Young appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Erath Co., TX, age 18, single, living with mother and step-father. 

Citations

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

Viola Caroline Boyd

ID# 13291, b. 14 January 1878, d. 31 January 1955
Birth*Viola Caroline Boyd was born on 14 January 1878 in Coryell Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Henry Crawford Whisenant, son of John Thompson Whisenant and Elizabeth Caroline Moare, on 29 March 1894.2 
Death*Viola Caroline Boyd died on 31 January 1955 in Wimberley, Hays Co., TX, at age 77; widowed.3,1 
Burial*She was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hays Co., TXage 22, md. 6 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living. Census listed her name as "Viola S".
1910Hays Co., TXage 31, md. 1 time, 16 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living
1920Driftwood, Hays Co., TXage 41, md.
1930Hays Co., TXage 54, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Hays Co., TXage 62, widow, completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed. She owns a farmhouse valued at $500. Her father W. E. Boyd, age 89, resides in the household. [e.d. 105-11A, sheet 1A, household #8]

Family

Henry Crawford Whisenant b. 23 June 1863, d. 11 February 1933
Marriage*Viola Caroline Boyd married Henry Crawford Whisenant, son of John Thompson Whisenant and Elizabeth Caroline Moare, on 29 March 1894.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S157] Letter, Faustene Venetta Crumley to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Henry Richard Whisenant

ID# 13292, b. 24 March 1885, d. 2 April 1955
Father*Henry Crawford Whisenant b. 23 Jun 1863, d. 11 Feb 1933
Mother*Virginia Lana Jackson b. 12 Dec 1866, d. 4 Aug 1893
Birth*Henry Richard Whisenant was born on 24 March 1885 in Austin, Travis Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Vesta O. Pierce on 12 June 1909 in Runnels Co., TX. 
Death*Henry Richard Whisenant died on 2 April 1955 in San Benito, Cameron Co., TX, at age 70; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Mont Meta Cem., San Benito, Cameron Co., TX, 26.182500,-97.588056.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hays Co., TXage 15, resides with father and step-mother.
1910Census record not found
1920Driftwood, Hays Co., TXage 32, md., living with parents, no wife, or children listed in the family.
1930Willacy Co., TXage 45, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 24
1940Rio Hondo, Cameron Co., TXage 54, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1000. [e.d. 31-38, sheet 6A, household #94]
Residence* In 1918 Henry lived in Hays Co., TX.3 

Family

Vesta O. Pierce b. 23 April 1894, d. 4 January 1960
Marriage*He married Vesta O. Pierce on 12 June 1909 in Runnels Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Nancy Annie Whisenant

ID# 13293, b. 18 April 1887, d. 25 April 1976
Father*Henry Crawford Whisenant b. 23 Jun 1863, d. 11 Feb 1933
Mother*Virginia Lana Jackson b. 12 Dec 1866, d. 4 Aug 1893
Birth*Nancy Annie Whisenant was born on 18 April 1887 in TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married William Bluford Milam on 28 July 1915 in Austin, Travis Co., TX. 
Death*Nancy Annie Whisenant died on 25 April 1976 in Austin, Travis Co., TX, at age 89; widowed.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Bee Cave Bapt. Cem., Travis Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hays Co., TXage 13, resides with father and step-mother
1910Hays Co., TXage 23, single, living at home
1920Cheapside, Gonzales Co., TXage 32, md.
1930Gonzales Co., TXage 43, md., 1st. md. age 28
1940Yoakum, Lavaca Co., TXage 52, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is employed as a Housekeeping Aid in the W.P.A. Her wage last year was $297. [e.d. 143-22, sheet 8B, household #192]

Family

William Bluford Milam b. 28 November 1885, d. 2 September 1958
Marriage*Nancy Annie Whisenant married William Bluford Milam on 28 July 1915 in Austin, Travis Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Jake Cranford Whisenant

ID# 13294, b. 23 February 1890, d. 12 May 1947
Father*Henry Crawford Whisenant b. 23 Jun 1863, d. 11 Feb 1933
Mother*Virginia Lana Jackson b. 12 Dec 1866, d. 4 Aug 1893
Birth*Jake Cranford Whisenant was born on 23 February 1890 in La Veta Pass, Costilla Co., CO.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Anabel Mansola on 24 January 1920 in Hays Co., TX. 
Death*Jake Cranford Whisenant died on 12 May 1947 in Wellington, Collingsworth Co., TX, at age 57; married.2,4 
Burial*He was buried in Fairview Cem., Wellington, Collingsworth Co., TX, 34.847500,-100.227778; Texas PFC Med. Dept. WWI.5 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hays Co., TXage 10
1910Hays Co., TXage 20, single, living at home
1920Driftwood, Hays Co., TXage 29, single, living with brother Ben Whisenant.
1930Quanah, Hardeman Co., TXage 38, md., war vet., laborer, odd jobs, 1st. md. age 28
1940Wellington, Collingsworth Co., TXage 49, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as a tractor operator for the state highway dept. His wage last year was $1248. He rents a home for $15. [e.d. 44-2, sheet 16A, household #387]

Family

Anabel Mansola b. 31 December 1888, d. 18 February 1968
Marriage*Jake Cranford Whisenant married Anabel Mansola on 24 January 1920 in Hays Co., TX. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S28] Tombstone.
  5. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

James Benjamin Whisenant

ID# 13295, b. 20 October 1891, d. 8 October 1965
Father*Henry Crawford Whisenant b. 23 Jun 1863, d. 11 Feb 1933
Mother*Virginia Lana Jackson b. 12 Dec 1866, d. 4 Aug 1893
Birth*James Benjamin Whisenant was born on 20 October 1891 in Denver, Arapahoe Co., CO.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Ida Mae Dunham on 5 September 1920 in TX. 
Death*James Benjamin Whisenant died on 8 October 1965 in Temple, Bell Co., TX, at age 73; married, WWI vet.1,3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hays Co., TXage 8
1910Hays Co., TXage 18, single, living at home
1920Driftwood, Hays Co., TXage 27, single, living with brother Jake Whisenant.
1930Austin, Travis Co., TXage 37, md., war vet., laborer, city water department, 1st. md. age 27
1940Austin, Travis Co., TXage 49, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is a laborer in the W.P.A. His wage last year was $370. He owns a home valued at $650. [e.d. 227-42, sheet 3A, household #43]
Milit-Beg*James Benjamin Whisenant began military service on 20 September 1917 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 1 August 1919. 

Family

Ida Mae Dunham b. 6 April 1904, d. 23 October 2002
Marriage*He married Ida Mae Dunham on 5 September 1920 in TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.

Walter Columbus Whisenant

ID# 13296, b. 6 July 1895, d. 31 July 1983
Father*Henry Crawford Whisenant b. 23 Jun 1863, d. 11 Feb 1933
Mother*Viola Caroline Boyd b. 14 Jan 1878, d. 31 Jan 1955
Birth*Walter Columbus Whisenant was born on 6 July 1895 in AR.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Wilford Ora Hamby circa 1916. 
Divorce*Walter Columbus Whisenant and Wilford Ora Hamby were divorced before 1940. 
Death*Walter Columbus Whisenant died on 31 July 1983 in Travis Co., TX, at age 88.1 
Burial*He was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hays Co., TXage 4
1910Hays Co., TXage 14, single, living at home
1920Travis Co., TXage 24, md., farmer
1930Kyle, Hays Co., TXage 35, md., farm laborer, 1st. md. age 21, no military service
1940Driftwood, Hays Co., TXage 44, divorced, completed the 8th. grade. He is a laborer on road construction. His wage last year was $200. He rents a home for $4. [e.d. 105-11A, sheet 1A, household #4]
Residence* In June 1917 Walter lived in Del Valle, Travis Co., TX; farmer, wife & child.2 

Family

Wilford Ora Hamby b. circa 1898
Marriage*He married Wilford Ora Hamby circa 1916. 
Divorce*Walter Columbus Whisenant and Wilford Ora Hamby were divorced before 1940. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Wilson Homer Whisenant

ID# 13297, b. 4 October 1897, d. 21 September 1975
Father*Henry Crawford Whisenant b. 23 Jun 1863, d. 11 Feb 1933
Mother*Viola Caroline Boyd b. 14 Jan 1878, d. 31 Jan 1955
Birth*Wilson Homer Whisenant was born on 4 October 1897 in Driftwood, Hays Co., TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Elitha Mae Mansola on 18 May 1921. 
Death*Wilson Homer Whisenant died on 21 September 1975 in Travis Co., TX, at age 77; married.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Cruze Family Cem., Wimberley, Hays Co., TX.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hays Co., TXage 2
1910Hays Co., TXage 11
1920Driftwood, Hays Co., TXage 23, single, living with parents. (Note: Census listed his name as "Oscar".)
1930Austin, Travis Co., TXage 31, md., engineer helper, construction company, 1st. md. age 23, no military service.
1940Austin, Travis Co., TXage 41, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is employed as a plumber's helper for the city of Austin. His wage last year was $1040. He rents a home for $12. [e.d. 227-50, sheet 10B, household #172]
Name Variation As of 1920, Wilson Homer Whisenant was also known as Oscar.4 

Family

Elitha Mae Mansola b. 29 October 1901, d. 13 May 1987
Marriage*He married Elitha Mae Mansola on 18 May 1921. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Sarah Mahalia Whisenant

ID# 13298, b. 20 April 1900, d. 9 February 1973
Father*Henry Crawford Whisenant b. 23 Jun 1863, d. 11 Feb 1933
Mother*Viola Caroline Boyd b. 14 Jan 1878, d. 31 Jan 1955
Birth*Sarah Mahalia Whisenant was born on 20 April 1900 in AR.1,2 
Marriage*She married William Fountain Hamby on 8 June 1918 in Travis Co., TX. 
Marriage*Sarah Mahalia Whisenant married William Alexander Smith on 11 October 1933. 
Death*Sarah Mahalia Whisenant died on 9 February 1973 in Hays Co., TX, at age 72; married.3 
Burial*She was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hays Co., TXage 1 month
1910Hays Co., TXage 9
1920Bastrop Co., TXage 19, md.
1930Census data not found.
1940Driftwood, Hays Co., TXage 39, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 105-11A, sheet 4A, household #75]
Name Variation Sarah Mahalia Whisenant was also known as Sally. 

Family 1

William Fountain Hamby b. 2 February 1893, d. 1931
Marriage*She married William Fountain Hamby on 8 June 1918 in Travis Co., TX. 
Children

Family 2

William Alexander Smith b. 18 May 1890, d. 6 August 1976
Marriage*Sarah Mahalia Whisenant married William Alexander Smith on 11 October 1933. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Flora Mae Whisenant

ID# 13299, b. 24 August 1902, d. 4 June 1998
Father*Henry Crawford Whisenant b. 23 Jun 1863, d. 11 Feb 1933
Mother*Viola Caroline Boyd b. 14 Jan 1878, d. 31 Jan 1955
Birth*Flora Mae Whisenant was born on 24 August 1902 in TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married Rache Guinn Johnston on 8 May 1920. 
Death*Flora Mae Whisenant died on 4 June 1998 in Hays Co., TX, at age 95.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hays Co., TXage 8
1920Driftwood, Hays Co., TXage 15, single, living at home
1930Hays Co., TXage 29, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Hays Co., TXage 37, md., completed the 2nd. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 105-6, sheet 3B, household #43]

Family

Rache Guinn Johnston b. 25 June 1895, d. 10 January 1951
Marriage*Flora Mae Whisenant married Rache Guinn Johnston on 8 May 1920. 
Children

Citations

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

Jewell Elsie Whisenant

ID# 13300, b. 12 October 1904, d. 4 July 1972
Father*Henry Crawford Whisenant b. 23 Jun 1863, d. 11 Feb 1933
Mother*Viola Caroline Boyd b. 14 Jan 1878, d. 31 Jan 1955
Birth*Jewell Elsie Whisenant was born on 12 October 1904 in TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married Lewis Herman Harzog circa 1923. 
Death*Jewell Elsie Whisenant died on 4 July 1972 in Seguin, Guadalupe Co., TX, at age 67; widowed.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Kyle Cem., Kyle, Hays Co., TX, 29.970000,-97.895000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hays Co., TXage 6
1920Driftwood, Hays Co., TXage 17, single, living at home
1930Kyle, Hays Co., TXage 25, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Hays Co., TXage 35, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 105-9, sheet 1A, household #4]

Family

Lewis Herman Harzog b. 21 June 1892, d. 16 April 1963
Marriage*Jewell Elsie Whisenant married Lewis Herman Harzog circa 1923. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.