Elvin Lester Whisenant

ID# 13751, b. 31 January 1903, d. 14 January 1935
Father*Howard Boyden Whisenant b. 13 May 1875, d. 5 Feb 1966
Mother*Mattie Lelia Cole b. 16 Apr 1878, d. 15 Oct 1920
Birth*Elvin Lester Whisenant was born on 31 January 1903 in Boaz, Marshall Co., AL.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Essie Busby on 20 June 1925 in Mansfield, Tarrant Co., TX.1 
Death*Elvin Lester Whisenant died on 14 January 1935 in Mansfield, Tarrant Co., TX, at age 31; married.1,2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Mansfield Cem., Mansfield, Tarrant Co., TX, 32.558889,-97.148889.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Blount Co., ALage 7
1920Lillian, Johnson Co., TXage 17, single, living at home.
1930Johnson Co., TXage 27, md., farming, 1st. md. age 22

Family

Essie Busby b. 7 April 1906, d. 25 June 1995
Marriage*Elvin Lester Whisenant married Essie Busby on 20 June 1925 in Mansfield, Tarrant Co., TX.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Letter from Lucille Elizabeth Cook Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

William Oscar Whisenant

ID# 13752, b. 29 March 1900, d. 19 December 1974
Father*Valentine Columbus Whisenant b. 2 Dec 1870, d. 7 Jul 1941
Mother*Harriet Hattie Angeline Tidwell b. 7 Aug 1878, d. 14 Oct 1947
Birth*William Oscar Whisenant was born on 29 March 1900 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Ruthie Mary Chambers on 7 August 1920 in Denton, Denton Co., TX.2 
Death*William Oscar Whisenant died on 19 December 1974 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, at age 74; divorced.2,1 
Burial*He was buried in Pilot Point Community Cem., Pilot Point, Denton Co., TX, 33.402222,-96.955833.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census data not found.
1910Blount Co., ALage 10
1920Grayson Co., TXage 19, single, living at home
1930Pilot Point, Denton Co., TXage 30, md., building carpenter, 1st. md. age 20, no military service
1940Gainesville, Cooke Co., TXage 40, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a carpenter on a W.P.A. building construction project. His wage last year was $600. He rents a home for $7. [e.d. 49-7, sheet 2B, household #35]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 William lived in Pilot Point, Denton Co., TX.4 

Family

Ruthie Mary Chambers b. 7 August 1903
Marriage*He married Ruthie Mary Chambers on 7 August 1920 in Denton, Denton Co., TX.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S162] Letter from Lucille Elizabeth Cook Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

James Fred Whisenant

ID# 13753, b. 28 February 1904, d. 1 January 1985
Father*Valentine Columbus Whisenant b. 2 Dec 1870, d. 7 Jul 1941
Mother*Harriet Hattie Angeline Tidwell b. 7 Aug 1878, d. 14 Oct 1947
Birth*James Fred Whisenant was born on 28 February 1904 in Altoona, Etowah Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Myrtle Maude Townzen on 25 November 1924 in Denton, Denton Co., TX.1 
Death*James Fred Whisenant died on 1 January 1985 in Gainesville, Cooke Co., TX, at age 80.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Pilot Point Community Cem., Pilot Point, Denton Co., TX, 33.402222,-96.955833.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Blount Co., AL
1920Grayson Co., TXage 15, single, living at home
1930Grayson Co., TXage 26, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 20
1940Grayson Co., TXage 36, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is a truck driver for the W.P.A. His wage last year was $0. He rents a home for $6. [e.d. 91-56, sheet 61A, household #49]

Family

Myrtle Maude Townzen b. 7 May 1905, d. 15 January 1986
Marriage*James Fred Whisenant married Myrtle Maude Townzen on 25 November 1924 in Denton, Denton Co., TX.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Letter from Lucille Elizabeth Cook Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Emanuel Whisenant

ID# 13754, b. 16 January 1907, d. 6 August 1983
Father*Valentine Columbus Whisenant b. 2 Dec 1870, d. 7 Jul 1941
Mother*Harriet Hattie Angeline Tidwell b. 7 Aug 1878, d. 14 Oct 1947
Birth*Emanuel Whisenant was born on 16 January 1907 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Edda Lee Thompson on 25 May 1928 in Pilot Point, Denton Co., TX.1 
Marriage*Emanuel Whisenant married Eula Lorene Breeding on 1 July 1970 in Fresno Co., CA.1 
Death*Emanuel Whisenant died on 6 August 1983 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, at age 76.2 
Burial*He was buried in Belmount Mem. Park Cem., Fresno Co., CA, 36.744444,-119.825833.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Blount Co., AL
1920Grayson Co., TXage 13
1930Pilot Point, Denton Co., TXage 23, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Gainesville, Cooke Co., TXage 33, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a carpenter for the W.P.A. His wage last year was $100. He rents a home for $5. [e.d. 49-9, sheet 5A, household #97]
Name Variation Emanuel Whisenant was also known as Manuel. 

Family 1

Edda Lee Thompson b. 7 February 1912, d. 3 January 1967
Marriage*He married Edda Lee Thompson on 25 May 1928 in Pilot Point, Denton Co., TX.1 
Children

Family 2

Eula Lorene Breeding b. 13 May 1915, d. 12 December 2009
Marriage*Emanuel Whisenant married Eula Lorene Breeding on 1 July 1970 in Fresno Co., CA.1 

Citations

  1. [S162] Letter from Lucille Elizabeth Cook Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1940-97.

Hershell Bradley Whisenant

ID# 13755, b. 22 May 1909, d. 22 March 1973
Father*Valentine Columbus Whisenant b. 2 Dec 1870, d. 7 Jul 1941
Mother*Harriet Hattie Angeline Tidwell b. 7 Aug 1878, d. 14 Oct 1947
Birth*Hershell Bradley Whisenant was born on 22 May 1909 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Lois Rodgers circa 1929.1 
Marriage*Hershell Bradley Whisenant married Maxine Myrtle Gleason on 2 January 1944 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.1 
Death*Hershell Bradley Whisenant died on 22 March 1973 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, at age 63; married.1,2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Olivet Cem., Tarrant Co., TX, 32.791944,-97.311944.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Blount Co., AL
1920Grayson Co., TXage 9
1930Grayson Co., TXage 20, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 19. He and his wife are living with his parents.
1940Grayson Co., TXage 30, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is a laborer working on a W.P.A. road project. His wage last year was $100. He rents a farmhouse for $2. [e.d. 91-51, sheet 10A, household #162]
Name Variation Hershell Bradley Whisenant was also known as Boyd. 

Family 1

Lois Rodgers b. 7 August 1909, d. 11 September 1943
Marriage*He married Lois Rodgers circa 1929.1 
Children
  • Billy Earl Whisenant
  • Bobby Ray Whisenant
  • Patsy Jo Whisenant

Family 2

Maxine Myrtle Gleason b. 15 January 1924, d. 11 March 2000
Marriage*Hershell Bradley Whisenant married Maxine Myrtle Gleason on 2 January 1944 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.1 

Citations

  1. [S162] Letter from Lucille Elizabeth Cook Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Henry Frank Whisenant

ID# 13756, b. 18 November 1904, d. 8 September 1996
Father*Timothy Whisenant b. 21 Dec 1884, d. 18 Dec 1968
Mother*Nancy Perkins b. 15 Jun 1887, d. 9 Sep 1929
Birth*Henry Frank Whisenant was born on 18 November 1904 in Morgan Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Alice Aman circa 1928. 
Death*Henry Frank Whisenant died on 8 September 1996 in Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, at age 91.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Decatur City Cem., Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, 34.616667,-87.000833

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Marshall Co., ALage 5
1920Eva, Morgan Co., ALage 15, single, living at home
1930Sylacauga, Talladega Co., ALage 26, md., bank clerk, 1st. md. age 24
1940Sylacauga, Talladega Co., ALage 35, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a Supervisor for a life insurance company. His wage last year was $1924. He rents a home for $18. [e.d. 61-27, sheet 4A, household #75]

Family

Alice Aman b. 26 March 1904, d. 28 May 1975
Marriage*Henry Frank Whisenant married Alice Aman circa 1928. 
Children

Citations

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

William Isaac Whisenant

ID# 13757, b. 23 October 1906, d. 31 July 1970
Father*Timothy Whisenant b. 21 Dec 1884, d. 18 Dec 1968
Mother*Nancy Perkins b. 15 Jun 1887, d. 9 Sep 1929
Birth*William Isaac Whisenant was born on 23 October 1906 in Morgan Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Florence Julia [unknown] circa 1929. 
Marriage*William Isaac Whisenant married Willie Mae Gober before 1970. 
Death*William Isaac Whisenant died on 31 July 1970 in Arab, Marshall Co., AL, at age 63.1 
Burial*He was buried in Arab Memorial Cem., Arab, Marshall Co., AL, 34.30883,-86.49783; Ala., PFC H & H Det. ASF TNG Cen WWII. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Marshall Co., ALage 3
1920Eva, Morgan Co., ALage 13
1930Guntersville, Marshall Co., ALage 23, md., 1st. md. age 22, salesman, retail dry goods
1940Arab, Marshall Co., ALage 33, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as the Manager of a dry goods store. His wage last year was $1200. He rents a home for $13. [e.d. 48-33, sheet 2B, household #39]
Milit-Beg*William Isaac Whisenant began military service on 10 December 1943 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 20 September 1945. 

Family 1

Florence Julia [unknown] b. circa 1909
Marriage*He married Florence Julia [unknown] circa 1929. 
Child
  • Harold Ray Whisenant

Family 2

Willie Mae Gober b. 14 July 1915, d. 29 October 1990
Marriage*William Isaac Whisenant married Willie Mae Gober before 1970. 

Citations

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

Hettie Louise Moss

ID# 13758, b. 11 April 1873, d. 21 May 1959
Birth*Hettie Louise Moss was born on 11 April 1873 in Harrisburg, Poinsett Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Philip Riley Whisenhunt, son of Amos Whisonant and Jane E. Hankins, on 14 June 1896 in Craighead Co., AR.2 
Death*Hettie Louise Moss died on 21 May 1959 in Donaldson, Hot Spring Co., AR, at age 86.1 
Burial*She was buried in Ouachita Cem., Donaldson, Hot Spring Co., AR, 34.238056,-92.907500

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Greenfield, Craighead Co., ARage 27, md. 4 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living
1910Buffalo, Craighead Co., ARage 36, md. 2nd time, 13 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living.
1930Ouachita, Hot Spring Co., ARage 57, widow, 1st. md. age 19, farmer
1940Ouachita, Hot Spring Co., ARage 67, widow, completed the 5th. grade. She resides with her daughter and son-in-law Minnie & Elmer Selph. [e.d. 30-23, sheet 4B, household #69]
Name Variation Hettie Louise Moss was also known as Elizabeth. 

Family 1

Child

Family 2

Philip Riley Whisenhunt b. November 1852, d. 21 January 1921
Marriage*She married Philip Riley Whisenhunt, son of Amos Whisonant and Jane E. Hankins, on 14 June 1896 in Craighead Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S240] Terri Lee Whisenhunt Coleson, "Coleson, Terri Lee," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 23 Jul 1999.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Vester May Whisenhunt

ID# 13759, b. 6 June 1897, d. 31 July 1937
Father*Philip Riley Whisenhunt b. Nov 1852, d. 21 Jan 1921
Mother*Hettie Louise Moss b. 11 Apr 1873, d. 21 May 1959
Birth*Vester May Whisenhunt was born on 6 June 1897 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Otis DeCater Chipman on 3 October 1915 in Craighead Co., AR.2 
Death*Vester May Whisenhunt died on 31 July 1937 in AR at age 40.1 
Burial*She was buried in Macey Cem., Monette, Craighead Co., AR, 35.930278,-90.366667.

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Greenfield, Craighead Co., ARage 2
1910Buffalo, Craighead Co., ARage 12
1920Buffalo, Craighead Co., ARage 23, md.
1930Buffalo, Craighead Co., ARage 35, md., 1st. md. age 20
Note*Vester May Whisenhunt Note: I was told by someone in the past that her married name was "Marcum". I was never able to find any evidence that this was true. 

Family

Otis DeCater Chipman b. 8 April 1887, d. 1 May 1964
Marriage*She married Otis DeCater Chipman on 3 October 1915 in Craighead Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Andrew Jackson Whisenhunt1

ID# 13760, b. 5 December 1898, d. 1 May 1960
Father*Philip Riley Whisenhunt b. Nov 1852, d. 21 Jan 1921
Mother*Hettie Louise Moss b. 11 Apr 1873, d. 21 May 1959
Birth*Andrew Jackson Whisenhunt was born on 5 December 1898 in AR.2,3 
Marriage*He married Annie Lola Bibb on 18 July 1929 in Craighead Co., AR.4 
Death*Andrew Jackson Whisenhunt died on 1 May 1960 in Dallas Co., TX, at age 61; married.2,5 
Burial*He was buried in Gladewater Memorial Park Cem., Gladewater, Upshur Co., TX, 32.556389,-95.002500

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Greenfield, Craighead Co., ARage 1
1910Buffalo, Craighead Co., ARage 10
1920Census record not found
1930Smackover, Union Co., ARage 30, md., laborer, 1st. md. age 29
Residence* On 12 September 1918 Andrew lived in Monette, Craighead Co., AR; farmer.1 

Family

Annie Lola Bibb b. 25 July 1898, d. 30 June 1957
Marriage*He married Annie Lola Bibb on 18 July 1929 in Craighead Co., AR.4 

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 5 Dec 1899.
  4. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  5. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Minnie Belle Whisenhunt

ID# 13761, b. 12 February 1900, d. 7 October 1989
Father*Philip Riley Whisenhunt b. Nov 1852, d. 21 Jan 1921
Mother*Hettie Louise Moss b. 11 Apr 1873, d. 21 May 1959
Birth*Minnie Belle Whisenhunt was born on 12 February 1900 in AR.1,2 
Marriage*She married Robert Elmer Selph on 15 June 1924. 
Death*Minnie Belle Whisenhunt died on 7 October 1989 in AR at age 89.2 
Burial*She was buried in Ouachita Cem., Donaldson, Hot Spring Co., AR, 34.238056,-92.907500

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Greenfield, Craighead Co., ARage 4 months
1910Buffalo, Craighead Co., ARage 8
1930Ouachita, Hot Spring Co., ARage 29, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940Ouachita, Hot Spring Co., ARage 41, md., completed the 7th. grade. Her mother resides in the household. [e.d. 30-23, sheet 4B, household #69]

Family

Robert Elmer Selph b. 11 February 1896, d. 26 January 1987
Marriage*Minnie Belle Whisenhunt married Robert Elmer Selph on 15 June 1924. 
Children

Citations

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

Everett Riley Whisenhunt

ID# 13762, b. 5 March 1904, d. 13 July 1974
Father*Philip Riley Whisenhunt b. Nov 1852, d. 21 Jan 1921
Mother*Hettie Louise Moss b. 11 Apr 1873, d. 21 May 1959
Birth*Everett Riley Whisenhunt was born on 5 March 1904 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Emma Lee Nix on 7 May 1924 in Hot Spring Co., AR.2 
Death*Everett Riley Whisenhunt died on 13 July 1974 in Norphlet, Union Co., AR, at age 70. 
Burial*He was buried in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cem., Norphlet, Union Co., AR, 33.28110,-92.68580

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Buffalo, Craighead Co., ARage 6
1920Census record not found.
1930Smackover, Union Co., ARage 26, md., laborer, oil production, 1st. md. age 20
1940Norphlet, Union Co., ARage 36, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as an engineer on gas engines. His wage last year was $1640. He owns a home valued at $100. [e.d. 70-38, sheet 3A, household #41]

Family

Emma Lee Nix b. 4 February 1902, d. March 1989
Marriage*Everett Riley Whisenhunt married Emma Lee Nix on 7 May 1924 in Hot Spring Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S240] Terri Lee Whisenhunt Coleson, "Coleson, Terri Lee," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 23 Jul 1999.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Edward Cecil Whisenhunt

ID# 13763, b. 15 November 1906, d. 7 May 1977
Father*Philip Riley Whisenhunt b. Nov 1852, d. 21 Jan 1921
Mother*Hettie Louise Moss b. 11 Apr 1873, d. 21 May 1959
Birth*Edward Cecil Whisenhunt was born on 15 November 1906 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Leola Neal
Death*Edward Cecil Whisenhunt died on 7 May 1977 at age 70.1 
Burial*He was buried in Smackover Cem., Smackover, Union Co., AR, 33.354444,-92.725556.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Buffalo, Craighead Co., ARage 3
1920Census record not found.
1930Ouachita, Hot Spring Co., ARage 23, single, living with mother, laborer, oil field
1940Washington, Ouachita Co., ARage 33, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a pumper in an oil field. His wage last year was $1440. He rents a home for $8. [e.d. 52-31, sheet 13B, household #234]

Family

Leola Neal b. 11 November 1900, d. 8 February 1990
Marriage*Edward Cecil Whisenhunt married Leola Neal

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Dovie Marie Whisenhunt

ID# 13764, b. circa 1909
Father*Philip Riley Whisenhunt b. Nov 1852, d. 21 Jan 1921
Mother*Hettie Louise Moss b. 11 Apr 1873, d. 21 May 1959
Birth*Dovie Marie Whisenhunt was born circa 1909 in AR

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Buffalo, Craighead Co., ARage 1 yr., 3 months
1930Ouachita, Hot Spring Co., ARage 21, single, living with mother, public school teacher

David Purvis Whisnant

ID# 13765, b. 16 March 1893, d. 6 March 1928
Father*Millard Alonzo Whisnant b. 18 May 1867, d. 27 Jun 1942
Mother*Amy Jane Goforth b. 2 May 1866, d. 12 Aug 1939
Birth*David Purvis Whisnant was born on 16 March 1893 in Jasper, Newton Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Ada Gonce circa 1915 in Johnson Co., AR
Death*David Purvis Whisnant died on 6 March 1928 in Sebastian Co., AR, at age 34.2 
Burial*He was buried in Lamar Cem., Johnson Co., AR, 35.440000,-93.388889; Inscription: Sgt. 117 Inf., 30 Division, WWI. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Perry, Johnson Co., ARage 17
1920Hickey, Johnson Co., ARage 27, md., farmer

Family

Ada Gonce b. 8 September 1893, d. 4 May 1980
Marriage*David Purvis Whisnant married Ada Gonce circa 1915 in Johnson Co., AR
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Ona Dee Whisnant

ID# 13766, b. 20 October 1904, d. 1 August 1994
Father*Millard Alonzo Whisnant b. 18 May 1867, d. 27 Jun 1942
Mother*Amy Jane Goforth b. 2 May 1866, d. 12 Aug 1939
Birth*Ona Dee Whisnant was born on 20 October 1904 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Calvin Sleeper on 26 June 1931 in Sebastian Co., AR
Death*Ona Dee Whisnant died on 1 August 1994 in Harris Co., TX, at age 89. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Perry, Johnson Co., ARage 5
1920Hickey, Johnson Co., ARage 15, single, living at home
1930Upper Creek, Sebastian Co., ARage 25, divorced. Her and her daughter are living with her parents.
1940Census record not found.
Note*Ona Dee Whisnant Her married names were Taylor, Daniels, and Sleeper. 

Family 1

Child
  • Betty Jane Whisnant

Family 2

Calvin Sleeper b. 23 March 1893, d. February 1974
Marriage*She married Calvin Sleeper on 26 June 1931 in Sebastian Co., AR
Child

Citations

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

Attie Grace Whisenhunt

ID# 13767, b. 1 September 1901, d. 19 March 1993
Father*Philip Marion Whisenhunt b. 3 Nov 1853, d. 10 Mar 1948
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Melvina Payte b. 15 Apr 1851, d. 19 Feb 1913
Birth*Attie Grace Whisenhunt was born on 1 September 1901 in AR.1,2 
Marriage*She married Samuel Anderson Jester on 27 August 1916 in Garland Co., AR.3 
Death*Attie Grace Whisenhunt died on 19 March 1993 in Hot Spring Co., AR, at age 91.2 
Burial*She was buried in Mount Tabor Cem., Glenwood, Pike Co., AR

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 8
1920Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 18, md.
1930Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 28, md., 1st. md. age 15
1940Missouri, Clark Co., ARage 37, widow, completed the 6th. grade. [e.d. 10-25, sheet 14B]

Family

Samuel Anderson Jester b. 12 August 1893, d. 5 August 1935
Marriage*Attie Grace Whisenhunt married Samuel Anderson Jester on 27 August 1916 in Garland Co., AR.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S105] Pauline Williams Wright, A Short Line Across America.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

James Wasson Whisenhunt

ID# 13768, b. 15 May 1885, d. 7 March 1934
Father*Philip Marion Whisenhunt b. 3 Nov 1853, d. 10 Mar 1948
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Melvina Payte b. 15 Apr 1851, d. 19 Feb 1913
Birth*James Wasson Whisenhunt was born on 15 May 1885 in AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Nancy Elizabeth Long on 27 February 1910 in Garland Co., AR.3 
Death*James Wasson Whisenhunt died on 7 March 1934 in Garland Co., AR, at age 48.4,2 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Tabor Cem., Coolidge, Montgomery Co., AR, 34.361667,-93.450278.5 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 16
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 26, md. 1 time. Living with his father.
1920Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 33, md., farmer
1930Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 44, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 24
Name Variation James Wasson Whisenhunt was also known as Jim. 

Family

Nancy Elizabeth Long b. 16 January 1891, d. 1 June 1980
Marriage*He married Nancy Elizabeth Long on 27 February 1910 in Garland Co., AR.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  5. [S105] Pauline Williams Wright, A Short Line Across America.

William Elmer Whisenhunt

ID# 13769, b. 15 March 1894, d. 7 September 1960
Father*William Archibald Terrell Whisenhunt b. 25 Feb 1858, d. 25 Feb 1940
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Maudine b. 8 Apr 1864, d. 12 Oct 1943
Birth*William Elmer Whisenhunt was born on 15 March 1894 in AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Pearl Smith on 16 November 1913 in Garland Co., AR.3 
Death*William Elmer Whisenhunt died on 7 September 1960 in Poteau, Le Flore Co., OK, at age 66.1 
Burial*He was buried in Monroe Cem., Monroe, Le Flore Co., OK

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Amity, Clark Co., ARage 6
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 16, single, living at home.
1920Henderson, Hot Spring Co., ARage 25, md., farmer
1930Sulphur, McCurtain Co., OKage 36, m., farmer, 1st. md. age 19
1940Sulphur, McCurtain Co., OKage 45, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed on the farm. His wage last year was $180. He rents a farmhouse for $6. [s.d. 3, e.d. 45-26, sheet 23A, line 68, household #384]
Name Variation William Elmer Whisenhunt was also known as Ben.2 

Family

Pearl Smith b. 16 March 1894, d. 18 June 1959
Marriage*He married Pearl Smith on 16 November 1913 in Garland Co., AR.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S241] Lisa Lorene Watts Scovel, "Scovel, Lisa Lorene," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 22 Nov 1996.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Oscar Larkin Whisenhunt

ID# 13770, b. 4 June 1898, d. 25 June 1958
Father*William Archibald Terrell Whisenhunt b. 25 Feb 1858, d. 25 Feb 1940
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Maudine b. 8 Apr 1864, d. 12 Oct 1943
Birth*Oscar Larkin Whisenhunt was born on 4 June 1898 in Hot Spring Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Flura Dora Jane Dillard on 6 May 1917 in Hot Spring Co., AR.3 
Death*Oscar Larkin Whisenhunt died on 25 June 1958 at age 60.2 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Tabor Cem., Coolidge, Montgomery Co., AR, 34.361667,-93.450278

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Amity, Clark Co., ARage 2
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 11
1920Henderson, Hot Spring Co., ARage 21, md., farmer
1930Henderson, Hot Spring Co., ARage 32, farmer, 1st. md. age 19
1940Henderson, Hot Spring Co., ARage 47, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $500. [e.d. 30-18, sheet 2A, household #23]

Family

Flura Dora Jane Dillard b. 2 August 1899, d. 22 July 1999
Marriage*Oscar Larkin Whisenhunt married Flura Dora Jane Dillard on 6 May 1917 in Hot Spring Co., AR.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 5 Jun 1898.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

James Phillip Whisenhunt

ID# 13771, b. 16 December 1903, d. 28 March 1985
Father*William Archibald Terrell Whisenhunt b. 25 Feb 1858, d. 25 Feb 1940
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Maudine b. 8 Apr 1864, d. 12 Oct 1943
Birth*James Phillip Whisenhunt was born on 16 December 1903 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Jonnie Ruth Clark in 1934 in Hall Co., TX
Death*James Phillip Whisenhunt died on 28 March 1985 in Potter Co., TX, at age 81.2,1 
Burial*He was buried in Resthaven Cem., Quitaque, Briscoe Co., TX, 34.365556,-101.022500

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 7
1920Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 17, single, living at home
1930Briscoe Co., TXage 27, divorced, farm laborer, living with sister and brother-in-law Myrtle & James T. Grant.
1940Coyote, Lane Co., ORage 36, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as a laborer on a farm. He rents a farmhouse for $5. [e.d. 20-20, sheet 2A, line 31, household #31]

Family

Jonnie Ruth Clark b. 14 January 1919, d. 30 December 2007
Marriage*James Phillip Whisenhunt married Jonnie Ruth Clark in 1934 in Hall Co., TX
Children
  • Phyllis Lafern Whisenhunt
  • Shirley R. Whisenhunt
  • James Keith Whisenhunt
  • Rodger Kent Whisenhunt
  • Stanley Paul Whisenhunt
  • Randy Whisenhunt b. 10 Jul 1949, d. 29 Jul 1949

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

John Thomas Whisenhunt

ID# 13772, b. 20 August 1905, d. 22 December 1973
Father*William Archibald Terrell Whisenhunt b. 25 Feb 1858, d. 25 Feb 1940
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Maudine b. 8 Apr 1864, d. 12 Oct 1943
Birth*John Thomas Whisenhunt was born on 20 August 1905 in AR.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Ruby [unknown]
Death*John Thomas Whisenhunt died on 22 December 1973 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX, at age 68; married.1,2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Resthaven Cem., Quitaque, Briscoe Co., TX, 34.365556,-101.022500

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 4
1920Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 14, single, living at home
1930Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 25, single. The census reports his name to be "Tom". He resides with his parents W. A. & M. G. Whisenhunt.
1940East Umpqua, Douglas Co., ORage 34, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed at a lumber company. His wage last year was $600. He rents his home for $10. [e.d. 10-25, sheet 2B, line 66, household #44]

Family

Ruby [unknown] b. 13 April 1914, d. 29 August 1984
Marriage*John Thomas Whisenhunt married Ruby [unknown]
Children
  • Carel Ray Whisenhunt
  • Terry Dean Whisenhunt

Citations

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

Mary Frances Mitchell

ID# 13773, b. 14 August 1875, d. 17 September 1966
Birth*Mary Frances Mitchell was born on 14 August 1875 in AR
Marriage*She married John Abner Whisenhunt, son of Matthew Reed Whisenhunt and Barbara Emeline White, circa 1891.1 
Death*Mary Frances Mitchell died on 17 September 1966 at age 91. 
Burial*She was buried in Lodi Cem., Pike Co., AR

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Self Creek, Pike Co., ARage 21, md. 9 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1910Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 31, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living
1920Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 42, md.
1930Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 52, widow, farmer
1940Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 63, widow, completed the 4th. grade. She rents a farmhouse for $1. She lives next door to her son Demplsey. [e.d. 55-7, sheet 1B, household #14]

Family

John Abner Whisenhunt b. 4 April 1868, d. 31 March 1920
Marriage*Mary Frances Mitchell married John Abner Whisenhunt, son of Matthew Reed Whisenhunt and Barbara Emeline White, circa 1891.1 
Children

Citations

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

Ethia Belle Whisenhunt

ID# 13774, b. 13 May 1893, d. 1 January 1982
Father*John Abner Whisenhunt b. 4 Apr 1868, d. 31 Mar 1920
Mother*Mary Frances Mitchell b. 14 Aug 1875, d. 17 Sep 1966
Birth*Ethia Belle Whisenhunt was born on 13 May 1893 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Claude H. Lambert on 3 April 1913 in Pike Co., AR
Death*Ethia Belle Whisenhunt died on 1 January 1982 at age 88.1 
Burial*She was buried in Salem Cem., Pike Co., AR

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Self Creek, Pike Co., ARage 6
1910Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 17, single, living at home.
1920Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 27, md.
1930Hot Springs, Garland Co., ARage 36, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Hot Springs, Garland Co., ARage 46, md., completed the 4th. grade. [e.d. 26-17, sheet 9A]

Family

Claude H. Lambert b. 13 March 1894, d. 25 September 1996
Marriage*Ethia Belle Whisenhunt married Claude H. Lambert on 3 April 1913 in Pike Co., AR
Children

Citations

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

Sarah Jane Whisenhunt

ID# 13775, b. 22 May 1896, d. 13 December 1989
Father*John Abner Whisenhunt b. 4 Apr 1868, d. 31 Mar 1920
Mother*Mary Frances Mitchell b. 14 Aug 1875, d. 17 Sep 1966
Birth*Sarah Jane Whisenhunt was born on 22 May 1896 in Lodi, Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Ulyess Dale McKinnon on 23 July 1916 in Pike Co., AR
Death*Sarah Jane Whisenhunt died on 13 December 1989 in Kirby, Pike Co., AR, at age 93.1 
Burial*She was buried in Salem Cem., Pike Co., AR

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Self Creek, Pike Co., ARage 3
1910Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 12
1920Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 23, md.
1930Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 33, md., 1st. md. age 20
Name Variation Sarah Jane Whisenhunt was also known as Janie Francis Whisenhunt.1 

Family

Ulyess Dale McKinnon b. 10 May 1897, d. 24 June 1971
Marriage*She married Ulyess Dale McKinnon on 23 July 1916 in Pike Co., AR
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Mary Viola Whisenhunt

ID# 13776, b. 20 January 1899, d. 20 February 1974
Father*John Abner Whisenhunt b. 4 Apr 1868, d. 31 Mar 1920
Mother*Mary Frances Mitchell b. 14 Aug 1875, d. 17 Sep 1966
Birth*Mary Viola Whisenhunt was born on 20 January 1899 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Nolan McKinnon on 2 April 1916 in Pike Co., AR.2 
Death*Mary Viola Whisenhunt died on 20 February 1974 in Glenwood, Pike Co., AR, at age 75. 
Burial*She was buried in Glenwood Cem., Pike Co., AR, 34.322222,-93.543056

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Self Creek, Pike Co., ARage 1
1910Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 11
1920Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 20, md.
1930Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 31, md., 1st. md. age 17
Name Variation Mary Viola Whisenhunt was also known as Ola. 

Family

Nolan McKinnon b. 2 February 1892, d. 15 March 1965
Marriage*She married Nolan McKinnon on 2 April 1916 in Pike Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

James William Bobo

ID# 13777, b. 25 July 1875, d. 12 April 1957
Birth*James William Bobo was born on 25 July 1875 in TX
Marriage*He married Arindia Pamelia Whisenant, daughter of Samuel Baily Whisenant and Mary C. Follis, on 14 December 1904 in Erath Co., TX
Divorce*James William Bobo and Arindia Pamelia Whisenant were divorced in 1928. 
Death*James William Bobo died on 12 April 1957 in Tarrant Co., TX, at age 81. 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Olivet Cem., Tarrant Co., TX, 32.791944,-97.311944

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Eastland Co., TXage 38, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., farmer
1920Tarrant Co., TXage 48, md.

Family

Arindia Pamelia Whisenant b. 21 December 1883, d. 15 December 1953
Marriage*James William Bobo married Arindia Pamelia Whisenant, daughter of Samuel Baily Whisenant and Mary C. Follis, on 14 December 1904 in Erath Co., TX
Divorce*James William Bobo and Arindia Pamelia Whisenant were divorced in 1928. 
Children

Carie Minnie Whisenhunt

ID# 13778, b. 13 August 1903, d. 2 December 1976
Father*John Abner Whisenhunt b. 4 Apr 1868, d. 31 Mar 1920
Mother*Mary Frances Mitchell b. 14 Aug 1875, d. 17 Sep 1966
Birth*Carie Minnie Whisenhunt was born on 13 August 1903 in Lodi, Pike Co., AR.1 
MarriageShe married Oley J. Jones on 7 May 1921 in Pike Co., AR.2,1 
Death*Carie Minnie Whisenhunt died on 2 December 1976 in Glenwood, Pike Co., AR, at age 73.1 
Burial*She was buried in Lodi Cem., Pike Co., AR

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 6
1920Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 16, single, living at home
1930Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 24, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 36, md., completed the 4th. grade. [e.d. 55-7, sheet 3A]
Obituary*

Family

Oley J. Jones b. circa 1900
MarriageCarie Minnie Whisenhunt married Oley J. Jones on 7 May 1921 in Pike Co., AR.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Fletcher E. Whisenhunt

ID# 13779, b. 27 June 1908, d. 27 October 1935
Father*John Abner Whisenhunt b. 4 Apr 1868, d. 31 Mar 1920
Mother*Mary Frances Mitchell b. 14 Aug 1875, d. 17 Sep 1966
Birth*Fletcher E. Whisenhunt was born on 27 June 1908 in AR
Death*He died on 27 October 1935 at age 27. 
Burial*He was buried in Lodi Cem., Pike Co., AR

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 8 months
1920Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 12
1930Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 20, md., 1st. md. age 20. He and wife are living with his mother.

Family

Bessie Eva Golden
Child
  • Lavern Whisenhunt

Carrie Bell Collum

ID# 13780, b. 5 March 1877, d. 19 April 1921
Birth*Carrie Bell Collum was born on 5 March 1877 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married James Thomas Whisenhunt, son of Matthew Reed Whisenhunt and Barbara Emeline White, on 17 March 1895 in Pike Co., AR.2 
Death*Carrie Bell Collum died on 19 April 1921 in Pulaski Co., AR, at age 44.1 
Burial*She was buried in Lodi Cem., Pike Co., AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 21, md. 5 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living. Her birth date is listed as Mar 1879
1910Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 31, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 42, md.

Family

James Thomas Whisenhunt b. 24 May 1871, d. 21 January 1941
Marriage*Carrie Bell Collum married James Thomas Whisenhunt, son of Matthew Reed Whisenhunt and Barbara Emeline White, on 17 March 1895 in Pike Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S138] Lemuel Edward Guthery, "Guthery, Lemuel Edward," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mary Ann Whisenhunt

ID# 13781, b. 17 January 1895, d. 1945
Father*James Thomas Whisenhunt b. 24 May 1871, d. 21 Jan 1941
Mother*Carrie Bell Collum b. 5 Mar 1877, d. 19 Apr 1921
Birth*Mary Ann Whisenhunt was born on 17 January 1895 in AR
Marriage*She married Benjamin Daniel Coffman Jr. on 2 April 1920 in Howard Co., AR.1 
Burial*Mary Ann Whisenhunt was buried in Bissell Chap. Cem., Howard Co., AR
Death*She died in 1945 in AR
BurialShe was buried in Bissell Chap. Cem., Howard Co., AR

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 4
1910Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 14, single
1920Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 24, single, living at home
1930McCurtain Co., OKage 35, md., 1st. md. age 25
1940Sulphur, McCurtain Co., OKage 44, widow, completed 1 year of high school. [e.d. 45-26, sheet 28A]

Family

Benjamin Daniel Coffman Jr. b. 22 July 1895, d. 4 February 1938
Marriage*Mary Ann Whisenhunt married Benjamin Daniel Coffman Jr. on 2 April 1920 in Howard Co., AR.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Lela Elizabeth Whisenhunt

ID# 13782, b. 10 May 1897, d. 9 January 1967
Father*James Thomas Whisenhunt b. 24 May 1871, d. 21 Jan 1941
Mother*Carrie Bell Collum b. 5 Mar 1877, d. 19 Apr 1921
Birth*Lela Elizabeth Whisenhunt was born on 10 May 1897 in AR
Marriage*She married James L. Vaught on 12 September 1920 in Montgomery Co., AR
Death*Lela Elizabeth Whisenhunt died on 9 January 1967 at age 69. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 3
1910Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 13
1920Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 22, single, living at home
1930Census record not found.
1940Sulphur, McCurtain Co., OKage 42, md., completed the 6th. grade. [e.d. 45-26, sheet 24A, household #393]

Family

James L. Vaught b. circa 1889, d. 30 May 1964
Marriage*Lela Elizabeth Whisenhunt married James L. Vaught on 12 September 1920 in Montgomery Co., AR
Children

James Victoria Whisenhunt

ID# 13783, b. 24 October 1901, d. 13 March 1986
Father*James Thomas Whisenhunt b. 24 May 1871, d. 21 Jan 1941
Mother*Carrie Bell Collum b. 5 Mar 1877, d. 19 Apr 1921
Birth*James Victoria Whisenhunt was born on 24 October 1901 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Jesse O. Coffman on 23 March 1919 in Pike Co., AR
Death*James Victoria Whisenhunt died on 13 March 1986 in Nashville, Howard Co., AR, at age 84.1 
Burial*She was buried in Bissell Chap. Cem., New Hope, Pike Co., AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 9
1930Clay, Howard Co., ARage 28, md., 1st. md. age 17. [e.d. 31-10, sheet 1B]
1940Clay, Howard Co., ARage 38, md., completed the 8th. grade. [e.d. 31-10, sheet 2A]

Family

Jesse O. Coffman b. 29 September 1900, d. 30 October 1972
Marriage*James Victoria Whisenhunt married Jesse O. Coffman on 23 March 1919 in Pike Co., AR
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] Letter, Johnnie Mae Hinsley Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Kittie Clyde Whisenhunt

ID# 13784, b. 21 December 1907, d. 16 February 1975
Father*James Thomas Whisenhunt b. 24 May 1871, d. 21 Jan 1941
Mother*Carrie Bell Collum b. 5 Mar 1877, d. 19 Apr 1921
Birth*Kittie Clyde Whisenhunt was born on 21 December 1907 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Granville Jones on 9 February 1922 in Pike Co., AR
Death*Kittie Clyde Whisenhunt died on 16 February 1975 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 67.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 2
1920Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 12
1930Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 23, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Eagle, McCurtain Co., OKage 32, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 45-6, sheet 16B, household #280]

Family

Granville Jones b. 21 February 1899, d. 22 April 1984
Marriage*Kittie Clyde Whisenhunt married Granville Jones on 9 February 1922 in Pike Co., AR
Children

Citations

  1. [S242] Letter, Helen Carrie Jones Corbin to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Varnette Elizabeth Angel

ID# 13785, b. 14 January 1874, d. 14 May 1952
Birth*Varnette Elizabeth Angel was born on 14 January 1874 in Wise Co., TX
Marriage*She married James Preston Whisenhunt, son of Alfred Iverson Whisenhunt and Nancy Union P. Hinton, on 30 June 1894 in Scott Co., AR.1 
Death*Varnette Elizabeth Angel died on 14 May 1952 in Olive, Creek Co., OK, at age 78. 
Burial*She was buried in Shamrock Cem., Shamrock, Creek Co., OK, 35.91500,-96.59060

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Blansett, Scott Co., ARage 26, md. 6 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910Blansett, Scott Co., ARage 36, md. 2 nd time,16 yrs., 4 ch., 3 living
1920Blansett, Scott Co., ARage 45, md.
1930Olive, Creek Co., OKage 56, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Olive, Creek Co., OKage 68, md., completed the 4th. grade.
Name Variation Varnette Elizabeth Angel was also known as Vernetta. 

Family

James Preston Whisenhunt b. 8 March 1874, d. 22 July 1956
Marriage*She married James Preston Whisenhunt, son of Alfred Iverson Whisenhunt and Nancy Union P. Hinton, on 30 June 1894 in Scott Co., AR.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Arthur Dewey Whisenhunt

ID# 13786, b. 1 August 1898, d. March 1965
Father*James Preston Whisenhunt b. 8 Mar 1874, d. 22 Jul 1956
Mother*Varnette Elizabeth Angel b. 14 Jan 1874, d. 14 May 1952
Birth*Arthur Dewey Whisenhunt was born on 1 August 1898 in AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Bertha Oler Boyd on 25 August 1917 in Logan Co., AR.3 
Divorce*Arthur Dewey Whisenhunt and Bertha Oler Boyd were divorced in 1924. 
Marriage*Arthur Dewey Whisenhunt married Eunice E. Rounds on 27 May 1924 in Scott Co., AR
Death*Arthur Dewey Whisenhunt died in March 1965 in AR at age 66. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Blansett, Scott Co., ARage 1
1910Blansett, Scott Co., ARage 11
1920Blansett, Scott Co., ARage 21, md., farmer
1930Blansett, Scott Co., ARage 31, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 25

Family 1

Bertha Oler Boyd b. 22 May 1899, d. September 1986
Marriage*Arthur Dewey Whisenhunt married Bertha Oler Boyd on 25 August 1917 in Logan Co., AR.3 
Divorce*Arthur Dewey Whisenhunt and Bertha Oler Boyd were divorced in 1924. 
Child
  • Doshia Elizabeth Whisenhunt

Family 2

Eunice E. Rounds b. 17 May 1904, d. 2 September 1988
Marriage*Arthur Dewey Whisenhunt married Eunice E. Rounds on 27 May 1924 in Scott Co., AR
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. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Audie Lee Whisenhunt

ID# 13787, b. circa 1905, d. 21 December 1978
Father*James Preston Whisenhunt b. 8 Mar 1874, d. 22 Jul 1956
Mother*Varnette Elizabeth Angel b. 14 Jan 1874, d. 14 May 1952
Birth*Audie Lee Whisenhunt was born circa 1905 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Henry J. Beaver on 7 September 1922 in Sevier Co., AR
Death*Audie Lee Whisenhunt died on 21 December 1978 in AR

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Blansett, Scott Co., ARage 5
1920Blansett, Scott Co., ARage 15, single, living at home
1930Acorn, Polk Co., ARage 25, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Mena, Polk Co., ARage 34, md., completed 1 year of high school. [e.d. 57-6, sheet 3B]

Family

Henry J. Beaver b. 21 April 1899, d. 28 July 1961
Marriage*Audie Lee Whisenhunt married Henry J. Beaver on 7 September 1922 in Sevier Co., AR
Child
  • Wayne W. Beaver

Citations

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

Edith Whisenhunt

ID# 13788, b. circa 1909
Father*James Preston Whisenhunt b. 8 Mar 1874, d. 22 Jul 1956
Mother*Varnette Elizabeth Angel b. 14 Jan 1874, d. 14 May 1952
Birth*Edith Whisenhunt was born circa 1909 in AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Blansett, Scott Co., ARage 1
1920Blansett, Scott Co., ARage 11

Citations

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

Nettie Mae Whisenant

ID# 13789, b. 2 August 1906, d. 17 February 1993
Father*John Marimon Whisenant b. 20 May 1889, d. 13 Mar 1958
Mother*Mary Jane Renfro b. 15 Jan 1887, d. 16 Oct 1975
Birth*Nettie Mae Whisenant was born on 2 August 1906 in Searcy Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*She married Floyd Roosevelt Sanders on 29 October 1922 in Cherokee Co., OK
Death*Nettie Mae Whisenant died on 17 February 1993 in Orange Co., CA, at age 86.2 
Burial*She was buried in Greenwood Memory Lawn Cem., Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, 33.455556,-112.109444

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Corey Creek, Searcy Co., ARage 3
1920Park Hill, Cherokee Co., OKage 13
1930Glendale, Maricopa Co., AZage 23, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Porterville, Tulare Co., CAage 33, md., complete 1 year of college. She is not employed. [e.d. 54-54, sheet 21B, household #678]

Family

Floyd Roosevelt Sanders b. 11 January 1902, d. 10 September 1974
Marriage*Nettie Mae Whisenant married Floyd Roosevelt Sanders on 29 October 1922 in Cherokee Co., OK
Children

Citations

  1. [S191] Letter, Joyce Carol Barnard to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1940-97.

Leonard Alva Whisenant

ID# 13790, b. 1 January 1908, d. 20 March 1989
Father*John Marimon Whisenant b. 20 May 1889, d. 13 Mar 1958
Mother*Mary Jane Renfro b. 15 Jan 1887, d. 16 Oct 1975
Birth*Leonard Alva Whisenant was born on 1 January 1908 in Searcy Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Ruthie Walker
Marriage*Leonard Alva Whisenant married Lorena Zell Sanders on 12 October 1938 in Glendale, Maricopa Co., AZ
Death*Leonard Alva Whisenant died on 20 March 1989 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 81.2 
Burial*He was buried in Greenwood Memory Lawn Cem., Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, 33.455556,-112.109444

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Corey Creek, Searcy Co., ARage 1 yr. 3 mos.
1920Park Hill, Cherokee Co., OKage 11
1930Tahlequah, Cherokee Co., OKage 21, single, living with parents, farm laborer. (Note: Also listed in household with sister Martha Sanders, in Maricopa Co., AZ.)
1930Fowler, Maricopa Co., AZage 21, single, farm laborer, living with sister and brother-in-law Taft & Martha Sanders. (Note: He can also be found in his parents household over in Tahlequah, Cherokee Co., OK.)
1940Maricopa Co., AZage 31, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a truck driver for a trucking firm. His wage last yearwas $200. [e.d. 7-152B, sheet 6A, household #88]

Family 1

Mary Ruthie Walker
Marriage*Leonard Alva Whisenant married Mary Ruthie Walker

Family 2

Lorena Zell Sanders b. 20 October 1920, d. 27 April 2006
Marriage*Leonard Alva Whisenant married Lorena Zell Sanders on 12 October 1938 in Glendale, Maricopa Co., AZ
Children

Citations

  1. [S191] Letter, Joyce Carol Barnard to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Emily Lou Etta Green

ID# 13791, b. 8 December 1877, d. 23 March 1940
Birth*Emily Lou Etta Green was born on 8 December 1877 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Benjamin Whisenhunt, son of Joseph Josiah Whisenhunt and Parthenia E. White, on 19 September 1897 in Howard Co., AR.2 
Death*Emily Lou Etta Green died on 23 March 1940 in McCurtain Co., OK, at age 62.1 
Burial*She was buried in Denison Cem., Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK, 33.896389,-94.793889

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Muddy Fork, Howard Co., ARage 22, md. 2 yrs., 1 ch., 0 living
1910White, Pike Co., ARage 2, md. 1 time, 12 yrs.
1920Jackson, Little River Co., ARage 42, widow, farmer
1930Frisco, McCurtain Co., OKage 52, widow, 1st. md. age 19

Family

Joseph Benjamin Whisenhunt b. 1 January 1871, d. 24 December 1919
Marriage*Emily Lou Etta Green married Joseph Benjamin Whisenhunt, son of Joseph Josiah Whisenhunt and Parthenia E. White, on 19 September 1897 in Howard Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S184] Letter, Charlotte Elaine Shipman to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Ara Whisenhunt

ID# 13792, b. circa 1901
Father*Joseph Benjamin Whisenhunt b. 1 Jan 1871, d. 24 Dec 1919
Mother*Emily Lou Etta Green b. 8 Dec 1877, d. 23 Mar 1940
Birth*Ara Whisenhunt was born circa 1901 in AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910White, Pike Co., ARage 9
1920Jackson, Little River Co., ARage 19, single, living with mother

Citations

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

Ethel Corilla Whisenhunt

ID# 13793, b. 14 November 1902, d. 27 August 1953
Father*Joseph Benjamin Whisenhunt b. 1 Jan 1871, d. 24 Dec 1919
Mother*Emily Lou Etta Green b. 8 Dec 1877, d. 23 Mar 1940
Birth*Ethel Corilla Whisenhunt was born on 14 November 1902 in New Hope, Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Barney Tillman Mason Sr. on 19 February 1919 in Little River Co., AR.1,2 
Death*Ethel Corilla Whisenhunt died on 27 August 1953 in Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK, at age 50.1 
Burial*She was buried in Tecumseh Cem., Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910White, Pike Co., ARage 7
1920Jackson, Little River Co., ARage 17, md. She and her husband are living with her mother.

Family

Barney Tillman Mason Sr. b. 14 April 1896, d. 22 November 1988
Children
  • Mildred Charlotte Mason
  • Herman Acie Mason b. 16 Jun 1927, d. 22 Oct 1980
  • Zama Lou Mason
  • Bobby Carl Mason
  • Barney Tillman Mason Jr.

Citations

  1. [S243] Letter, Zama Lou Mason Shipman to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Charles Reece Whisenhunt

ID# 13794, b. 9 August 1908, d. 5 March 1968
Father*Joseph Benjamin Whisenhunt b. 1 Jan 1871, d. 24 Dec 1919
Mother*Emily Lou Etta Green b. 8 Dec 1877, d. 23 Mar 1940
Birth*Charles Reece Whisenhunt was born on 9 August 1908 in New Hope, Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Tabitha N. Baird on 16 January 1937 in Miller Co., AR.2 
Death*Charles Reece Whisenhunt died on 5 March 1968 in Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX, at age 59. 
Burial*He was buried in East Memorial Gardens Cem., Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910White, Pike Co., ARage 1 yr, 11 months
1920Jackson, Little River Co., ARage 11, living with mother
1930Frisco, McCurtain Co., OKage 21, single, living with mother
1940Mountain Pine, Garland Co., ARage 31, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as a machinest at a saw mill. His wage last year was $300. He rents a home for $5. [e.d. 26-10, sheet 20B, household #112]

Family

Tabitha N. Baird b. 11 September 1912, d. 25 August 2005
Marriage*Charles Reece Whisenhunt married Tabitha N. Baird on 16 January 1937 in Miller Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Acie Alner Whisenhunt1

ID# 13795, b. 26 June 1900, d. 22 February 1991
Father*Joseph Benjamin Whisenhunt b. 1 Jan 1871, d. 24 Dec 1919
Mother*Emily Lou Etta Green b. 8 Dec 1877, d. 23 Mar 1940
Birth*Acie Alner Whisenhunt was born on 26 June 1900 in New Hope, Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Claudia K. Johnson on 15 December 1929 in Little River Co., AR.2 
Death*Acie Alner Whisenhunt died on 22 February 1991 in Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX, at age 90.3 
Burial*He was buried in Dollarhide Cem., Foreman, Little River Co., AR, 33.710833,-94.410833

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Census record not found.
1920Census record not found.
1930Frisco, McCurtain Co., OKage 29, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 29
1940Horatio, Sevier Co., ARage 39, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a laborer on road work. His wage last year was $210. He rents a home for $4. [e.d. 67-7, sheet 3B, household #62]
Residence* In 1918 Acie lived in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR

Family

Claudia K. Johnson b. 28 December 1910, d. 25 January 1990
Marriage*He married Claudia K. Johnson on 15 December 1929 in Little River Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  3. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Crawford Whisenant

ID# 13796, b. May 1896
Father*Andrew Jackson Whisenant b. 4 Apr 1870, d. 3 Jun 1958
Mother*Ida L. Bell b. Nov 1873
Birth*Crawford Whisenant was born in May 1896 in MS.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Wheeler, Colbert Co., ALage 4
1910Itawamba Co., MSage 14

Citations

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

Martha Ludia Whisenant

ID# 13797, b. November 1898
Father*Andrew Jackson Whisenant b. 4 Apr 1870, d. 3 Jun 1958
Mother*Ida L. Bell b. Nov 1873
Birth*Martha Ludia Whisenant was born in November 1898 in MS.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Wheeler, Colbert Co., ALage 1
1910Itawamba Co., MSage 10
1920County Line, Howard Co., ARage 20, single, living with father

Citations

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

Thurman E. Whisenant

ID# 13798, b. 23 May 1904, d. October 1983
Father*Andrew Jackson Whisenant b. 4 Apr 1870, d. 3 Jun 1958
Mother*Ida L. Bell b. Nov 1873
Birth*Thurman E. Whisenant was born on 23 May 1904 in MS.1 
Marriage*He married Mamie Veta Blaine on 16 September 1923 in Howard Co., AR
Death*Thurman E. Whisenant died in October 1983 in MS at age 79.1 
Burial*He was buried in Glenfield Memorial Cem., New Albany, Union Co., MS, 34.50690,-89.02920

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Itawamba Co., MSage 5
1920County Line, Howard Co., ARage 15, single, living at home
1930Bryan, Cotton Co., OKage 24, md., 1st. md. age 18, farm laborer
1940Union Co., MSage 34, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1000. [e.d. 73-6, sheet 7B, household #128]

Family

Mamie Veta Blaine b. 19 January 1906, d. June 1993
Marriage*Thurman E. Whisenant married Mamie Veta Blaine on 16 September 1923 in Howard Co., AR
Children

Citations

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

Andrew Melvin Whisenant

ID# 13799, b. 22 September 1908, d. 19 April 1926
Father*Andrew Jackson Whisenant b. 4 Apr 1870, d. 3 Jun 1958
Mother*Ida L. Bell b. Nov 1873
Birth*Andrew Melvin Whisenant was born on 22 September 1908 in AL.1 
Death*He died on 19 April 1926 in Hall Co., TX, at age 17; single.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Itawamba Co., MSage 2
1920County Line, Howard Co., ARage 12

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Susan Gay Whisonant

ID# 13800, b. circa 1880
Father*Calvin Webb Whisonant b. 13 Jan 1852, d. 13 Jun 1937
Mother*Margaret Jean Service b. 20 Feb 1846, d. 27 Nov 1909
Birth*Susan Gay Whisonant was born circa 1880.1 
Census*Susan Gay Whisonant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Cherokee Co., SC, age 30, single, living with father. 

Citations

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