Mary Jane Tullos

ID# 15903, b. January 1860, d. December 1926
Birth*Mary Jane Tullos was born in January 1860 in MS.1 
Marriage*She married Walter Scott Whisenant, son of George Washington Whisenant and Philforna P. Sharp, circa 1880.1 
Marriage*Mary Jane Tullos married Seth Rodgers circa 1904.1 
Death*Mary Jane Tullos died in December 1926 in Montgomery Co., MS, at age 66. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Montgomery Co., MSage 16, md.
1900Mayfield, Montgomery Co., MSage 40, md. 20 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living
1910Montgomery Co., MSage 45, md. 2 time, 6 yrs., 12 ch., 8 living

Family 1

Walter Scott Whisenant b. December 1855, d. 1901
Marriage*Mary Jane Tullos married Walter Scott Whisenant, son of George Washington Whisenant and Philforna P. Sharp, circa 1880.1 
Children

Family 2

Seth Rodgers b. circa 1845
Marriage*Mary Jane Tullos married Seth Rodgers circa 1904.1 

Citations

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

Andrew Whisenant

ID# 15904, b. 14 March 1881, d. 29 March 1965
Father*Walter Scott Whisenant b. Dec 1855, d. 1901
Mother*Mary Jane Tullos b. Jan 1860, d. Dec 1926
Birth*Andrew Whisenant was born on 14 March 1881 in Montgomery Co., MS.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ruthie Alberta Greenlee on 28 July 1906 in Montgomery Co., MS.3 
Death*Andrew Whisenant died on 29 March 1965 in Houlka, Chickasaw Co., MS, at age 84.1 
Burial*He was buried in Pine Bluff Cem., Montgomery Co., MS, 33.341111,-89.632500.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Mayfield, Montgomery Co., MSage 18
1910Montgomery Co., MSage 28, md. 1 time, 3 yrs., farmer
1920Kilmichael, Montgomery Co., MSage 37, md., farming
1930Mayfield, Montgomery Co., MSage 44, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22. Listed on census as "G. L. Whisenant".
1940Carroll Co., MSage 59, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $2. He is listed as "George T" on this census. [e.d. 8-16, sheet 6B, household #102]
Obituary*
Name Variation Andrew Whisenant was also known as George Thomas Whisenant.2 

Family

Ruthie Alberta Greenlee b. 6 April 1887, d. 20 October 1955
Marriage*He married Ruthie Alberta Greenlee on 28 July 1906 in Montgomery Co., MS.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

William D. Whisenant

ID# 15905, b. November 1882
Father*Walter Scott Whisenant b. Dec 1855, d. 1901
Mother*Mary Jane Tullos b. Jan 1860, d. Dec 1926
Birth*William D. Whisenant was born in November 1882 in MS.1 
Marriage*He married Mary W. [unknown] circa 1905.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Mayfield, Montgomery Co., MSage 17
1910Montgomery Co., MSage 27, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., farmer
Name Variation William D. Whisenant was also known as Bill. 

Family

Mary W. [unknown] b. circa 1888
Children

Citations

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

Molly Lou Whisenant

ID# 15906, b. May 1884, d. 30 March 1957
Father*Walter Scott Whisenant b. Dec 1855, d. 1901
Mother*Mary Jane Tullos b. Jan 1860, d. Dec 1926
Birth*Molly Lou Whisenant was born in May 1884 in MS.1 
Marriage*She married Jeremiah M. Sledge on 2 January 1901 in Montgomery Co., MS.2 
Death*Molly Lou Whisenant died on 30 March 1957 in Crossett, Ashley Co., AR, at age 72.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Mayfield, Montgomery Co., MSage 16
1920Union, Ashley Co., ARage 36, md.
1930Union, Ashley Co., ARage 46, md., 1st. md. age 15
1940Gaines, Chicot Co., MSage 56, md., completed the 2nd. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 9-11, sheet 10A, household #155]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Molly lived in Ashley Co., AR.1 

Family

Jeremiah M. Sledge b. 13 January 1879, d. 6 October 1957
Marriage*She married Jeremiah M. Sledge on 2 January 1901 in Montgomery Co., MS.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com
  4. [S428] Obituary.

Cevilla Whisenant

ID# 15907, b. 14 August 1887, d. 10 January 1965
Father*Walter Scott Whisenant b. Dec 1855, d. 1901
Mother*Mary Jane Tullos b. Jan 1860, d. Dec 1926
Birth*Cevilla Whisenant was born on 14 August 1887 in MS. 
Marriage*She married Sam John Greenlee on 9 November 1905 in Montgomery Co., MS. 
Death*Cevilla Whisenant died on 10 January 1965 at age 77. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Mayfield, Montgomery Co., MSage 15
1910Montgomery Co., MSage 22, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1920Poplar Creek, Montgomery Co., MSage 32, md.
1930Montgomery Co., MSage 43, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Winona, Montgomery Co., MSage 54,m md., completed 1 year of school. She is not employed. [e.d. 49-2, sheet 8A, household #179]
Nickname Cevilla Whisenant also went by the name of Shrilda. 

Family

Sam John Greenlee b. 8 February 1870, d. 15 December 1952
Marriage*She married Sam John Greenlee on 9 November 1905 in Montgomery Co., MS. 
Children

Hattie Whisenant

ID# 15908, b. May 1888
Father*Walter Scott Whisenant b. Dec 1855, d. 1901
Mother*Mary Jane Tullos b. Jan 1860, d. Dec 1926
Birth*Hattie Whisenant was born in May 1888 in MS.1 
Marriage*She married David Andrew Sanders on 19 January 1910 in Montgomery Co., MS.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Mayfield, Montgomery Co., MSage 12
1920Webster Co., MSage 28, md. [e.d. 113, sheet 13A]
1940Vicksburg, Warren Co., MSage 50, md., completed the 7th. grade. [e.d. 75-9B, sheet 5B, household #123]

Family

David Andrew Sanders b. 20 July 1888, d. September 1974
Children

Citations

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

Luella Whisenant

ID# 15909, b. 15 January 1894, d. 6 August 1975
Father*Walter Scott Whisenant b. Dec 1855, d. 1901
Mother*Mary Jane Tullos b. Jan 1860, d. Dec 1926
Birth*Luella Whisenant was born on 15 January 1894 in Montgomery Co., MS.1 
Death*She died on 6 August 1975 in Mineola, Wood Co., TX, at age 81; widowed.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Mayfield, Montgomery Co., MSage 7
1910Montgomery Co., MSage 16, single, living with mother Mary J. Rodgers and her second husband Seth Rodgers.
Note*Luella Whisenant She married George William Richard Sanders. on 8 October 1912 in Montgomery Co., MS. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Luther Whisenant

ID# 15910, b. January 1900
Father*Walter Scott Whisenant b. Dec 1855, d. 1901
Mother*Mary Jane Tullos b. Jan 1860, d. Dec 1926
Birth*Luther Whisenant was born in January 1900 in MS.1 
Census*Luther Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Mayfield, Montgomery Co., MS, age 5 months. 

Citations

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

Ruthie Alberta Greenlee

ID# 15911, b. 6 April 1887, d. 20 October 1955
Birth*Ruthie Alberta Greenlee was born on 6 April 1887 in MS.1 
Marriage*She married Andrew Whisenant, son of Walter Scott Whisenant and Mary Jane Tullos, on 28 July 1906 in Montgomery Co., MS.2 
Death*Ruthie Alberta Greenlee died on 20 October 1955 in Montgomery Co., MS, at age 68.1 
Burial*She was buried in Pine Bluff Cem., Montgomery Co., MS, 33.341111,-89.632500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Montgomery Co., MSage 23, md. 1 time., 3 yrs.
1920Kilmichael, Montgomery Co., MSage 32, md.
1930Mayfield, Montgomery Co., MSage 40, md., 1st. md. age 18. Listed on census as "Kittie".
1940Carroll Co., MSage 53, md., completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed.
Obituary*
Name Variation Ruthie Alberta Greenlee was also known as Rittie. 

Family

Andrew Whisenant b. 14 March 1881, d. 29 March 1965
Marriage*She married Andrew Whisenant, son of Walter Scott Whisenant and Mary Jane Tullos, on 28 July 1906 in Montgomery Co., MS.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Luther C. Whisenant

ID# 15912, b. 16 May 1907, d. 9 February 1974
Father*Andrew Whisenant b. 14 Mar 1881, d. 29 Mar 1965
Mother*Ruthie Alberta Greenlee b. 6 Apr 1887, d. 20 Oct 1955
Birth*Luther C. Whisenant was born on 16 May 1907 in MS.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ruby [unknown] before 1928. 
Death*Luther C. Whisenant died on 9 February 1974 in MS at age 66.2 
Burial*He was buried in Floral Hills Memory Gardens Cem., Pearl, Rankin Co., MS. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Montgomery Co., MSage 2
1920Kilmichael, Montgomery Co., MSage 12
1930Mayfield, Montgomery Co., MSage 24, md., 1st. md. age 22, farmer
1940Montgomery Co., MSage 32, md., completed the 3rd. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $4. [e.d. 49-3, sheet 15B, household #268]

Family

Ruby [unknown] b. 20 September 1911, d. 2 November 2000
Marriage*Luther C. Whisenant married Ruby [unknown] before 1928. 
Children

Citations

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

William Estle Whisenant

ID# 15913, b. 5 January 1909, d. 2 July 1981
Father*Andrew Whisenant b. 14 Mar 1881, d. 29 Mar 1965
Mother*Ruthie Alberta Greenlee b. 6 Apr 1887, d. 20 Oct 1955
Birth*William Estle Whisenant was born on 5 January 1909 in MS.1 
Death*He died on 2 July 1981 at age 72.1 
Burial*He was buried in Pine Bluff Cem., Montgomery Co., MS, 33.341111,-89.632500.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Montgomery Co., MSage 1
1920Kilmichael, Montgomery Co., MSage 11
1930Mayfield, Montgomery Co., MSage 21, single, living at home

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Mary W. [unknown]

ID# 15914, b. circa 1888
Birth*Mary W. [unknown] was born circa 1888 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married William D. Whisenant, son of Walter Scott Whisenant and Mary Jane Tullos, circa 1905.1 
Marriage*Mary W. [unknown] married Joe A. Hoover before 1920.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Montgomery Co., MSage 22, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1920Union, Ashley Co., ARage 32, md., living with second husband

Family 1

William D. Whisenant b. November 1882
Children

Family 2

Joe A. Hoover b. circa 1857

Citations

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

Willie Melissa Whisenant

ID# 15915, b. 30 December 1907, d. December 1978
Father*William D. Whisenant b. Nov 1882
Mother*Mary W. [unknown] b. c 1888
Birth*Willie Melissa Whisenant was born on 30 December 1907 in MS. 
Marriage*She married Ben Jim Bussell circa 1924.1 
Death*Willie Melissa Whisenant died in December 1978. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Montgomery Co., MSage 2
1920Union, Ashley Co., ARage 12, living with mother and step-father
1930Bayou, Ashley Co., ARage 22, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Monticello, Drew Co., ARage 32, md., completed the 6th. grade. [e.d. 22-15, sheet 1B]
Note*Willie Melissa Whisenant She married William Ramer. I have no additional information on Mr. Ramer. on 4 August 1948 in Drew Co., AR. 

Family

Ben Jim Bussell b. 1904, d. 1971
Marriage*She married Ben Jim Bussell circa 1924.1 
Children

Citations

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

Otis F. Whisenant

ID# 15916, b. 10 January 1910, d. 27 June 1970
Father*William D. Whisenant b. Nov 1882
Mother*Mary W. [unknown] b. c 1888
Birth*Otis F. Whisenant was born on 10 January 1910 in MS.1 
Death*He died on 27 June 1970 in AR at age 60.1 
Burial*He was buried in Campground Cem., Monticello, Drew Co., AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Montgomery Co., MSage 3 months
1920Union, Ashley Co., ARage 9, living with mother and step-father
1940Dudley Lake, Jefferson Co., ARage 30, single, completed the 4th. grade. He is incarcerated at the Arkansas Penitentiary.
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Otis lived in Jefferson Co., AR.2 

Family

Edith Lavone Crook

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Sidney D. Whisenant

ID# 15921, b. 12 January 1883, d. 10 August 1904
Father*James Sidney Whisenant b. 4 Oct 1856, d. 2 Aug 1908
Mother*Virginia Ellen Pittman b. 5 Aug 1866, d. 3 May 1898
Birth*Sidney D. Whisenant was born on 12 January 1883 in MS.1,2 
Death*He died on 10 August 1904 at age 21.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Pine Bluff Cem., Montgomery Co., MS, 33.341111,-89.632500.3,2 
Census*Sidney D. Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Poplar Creek, Montgomery Co., MS, age 17, resides with father and step-mother. 

Citations

  1. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S249] Letter, Sarah Elaine Whisnant Southerland to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Theodosa Whisenant

ID# 15922
Father*James Sidney Whisenant b. 4 Oct 1856, d. 2 Aug 1908
Mother*Virginia Ellen Pittman b. 5 Aug 1866, d. 3 May 1898
Note*Theodosa Whisenant It is said that her daughter was Viola Perry. I can neither confirm or deny that Theodosa or her daughter Viola ever existed. 

Thomas Clemmons Whisenant

ID# 15923, b. 10 August 1895, d. 27 November 1924
Father*James Sidney Whisenant b. 4 Oct 1856, d. 2 Aug 1908
Mother*Virginia Ellen Pittman b. 5 Aug 1866, d. 3 May 1898
Birth*Thomas Clemmons Whisenant was born on 10 August 1895 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Bertha L. [unknown] 
Death*Thomas Clemmons Whisenant died on 27 November 1924 at age 29.3 
Burial*He was buried in Bethlehem Cem., Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS, 33.342500,-89.139444.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Poplar Creek, Montgomery Co., MSage 6
1910Montgomery Co., MSage 15, single, farm laborer, living with cousin Sam J. & Cevilla Greenlee
1920Sturgis, Oktibbeha Co., MSage 25, single, boarder in the Erskine Hannah household.
Note*Thomas Clemmons Whisenant fought in World War I. He died of tuberculosis. 

Family

Bertha L. [unknown] b. 24 November 1894, d. 28 November 1979
Marriage*He married Bertha L. [unknown] 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Mattie Lee Whisenant

ID# 15924, b. 28 February 1898, d. 30 September 1942
Father*James Sidney Whisenant b. 4 Oct 1856, d. 2 Aug 1908
Mother*Virginia Ellen Pittman b. 5 Aug 1866, d. 3 May 1898
Birth*Mattie Lee Whisenant was born on 28 February 1898 in MS.1 
Marriage*She married Ira Donald Biggers circa 1923. 
Death*Mattie Lee Whisenant died on 30 September 1942 at age 44.1 
Burial*She was buried in Drew Cem., Drew, Sunflower Co., MS, 33.819167,-90.524167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Poplar Creek, Montgomery Co., MSage 2
1910Montgomery Co., MSage 12, single, living with step-god-father Patrich A. Ray.
1920Poplar Creek, Montgomery Co., MSage 21, single, boarding in the Jackson R. Morehead household.
1930Tallahatchie Co., MSage 35, md., 1st. md. age 28
1940Coahoma Co., MSage 42, md., completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 14-24, sheet 6A, household #116]
Note*Mattie Lee Whisenant While she was still young, she stepped on a nail and died from blood poisoning. 

Family

Ira Donald Biggers b. 11 November 1883, d. 28 April 1962
Marriage*She married Ira Donald Biggers circa 1923. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Bertha L. [unknown]

ID# 15927, b. 24 November 1894, d. 28 November 1979
Birth*Bertha L. [unknown] was born on 24 November 1894 in MS.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Clemmons Whisenant, son of James Sidney Whisenant and Virginia Ellen Pittman. 
Death*Bertha L. [unknown] died on 28 November 1979 in Choctaw Co., MS, at age 85. 
Burial*She was buried in Bethlehem Cem., Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS, 33.342500,-89.139444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Choctaw Co., MSage 36, widowed
1940Choctaw Co., MSage 45, md., completed the 8th. grade. She resides with her parents J. W. & Nalo Adams. [e.d. 10-13, sheet 8A, household #120] Note: I don't understand why she would be listed as "married" because her husband Thomas died years earlier.

Family

Thomas Clemmons Whisenant b. 10 August 1895, d. 27 November 1924
Child

Citations

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

E. Frank Munday

ID# 15935, b. circa 1827
Birth*E. Frank Munday was born circa 1827 in TN.1 
Marriage*He married Amanda Jane Whisenant, daughter of Robert Caldwell Whisenant and Matilda Roseberry, on 27 July 1866 in Collin Co., TX.2 
Census*E. Frank Munday appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Collin Co., TX, age 43, farmer. 

Family

Amanda Jane Whisenant b. 17 January 1847, d. 10 June 1883
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S68] Letter, Gladys Huneycutt Ballew to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Sarilda Munday

ID# 15936, b. 4 April 1866, d. 27 July 1934
Father*E. Frank Munday b. c 1827
Mother*Amanda Jane Whisenant b. 17 Jan 1847, d. 10 Jun 1883
Birth*Sarilda Munday was born on 4 April 1866 in Collin Co., TX; She married Oscar T. Maguire.1 
Death*She died on 27 July 1934 in Gainesville, Cooke Co., TX, at age 68; married.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Collin Co., TXage 3
1880Cooke Co., TXage 13, resides with mother and step-father

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

B. Frank Munday

ID# 15937, b. circa 1870
Father*E. Frank Munday b. c 1827
Mother*Amanda Jane Whisenant b. 17 Jan 1847, d. 10 Jun 1883
Birth*B. Frank Munday was born circa 1870 in TX.1 
Death*He died in OK. 
Census*B. Frank Munday appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Cooke Co., TX, age 10, resides with mother and step-father. 

Citations

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

Amanda Munday

ID# 15938, b. circa 1872
Father*E. Frank Munday b. c 1827
Mother*Amanda Jane Whisenant b. 17 Jan 1847, d. 10 Jun 1883
Birth*Amanda Munday was born circa 1872 in TX; She married Charlie Collins.1 
Census*Amanda Munday appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Cooke Co., TX, age 8, resides with mother and step-father. 

Citations

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

Dovie F. Whisenant

ID# 15939, b. 10 June 1920, d. 23 August 1936
Father*Thomas Clemmons Whisenant b. 10 Aug 1895, d. 27 Nov 1924
Mother*Bertha L. [unknown] b. 24 Nov 1894, d. 28 Nov 1979
Birth*Dovie F. Whisenant was born on 10 June 1920.1 
Death*She died on 23 August 1936 at age 16.1 
Burial*She was buried in Bethlehem Cem., Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS, 33.342500,-89.139444. 
Census*Dovie F. Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Choctaw Co., MS, age 9, resides with mother. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Malinda Bearden

ID# 15941, b. 21 May 1878, d. 23 June 1906
Father*Simeon William Bearden b. 21 May 1829, d. 8 Feb 1902
Mother*Amanda Jane Whisenant b. 17 Jan 1847, d. 10 Jun 1883
Birth*Malinda Bearden was born on 21 May 1878 in TX; She married Zack Proffer.1 
Death*She died on 23 June 1906 at age 28.1 
Census*Malinda Bearden appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Cooke Co., TX, age 2. 

Citations

  1. [S68] Letter, Gladys Huneycutt Ballew to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Caleb Bearden

ID# 15943, b. 15 December 1881, d. 28 April 1947
Father*Simeon William Bearden b. 21 May 1829, d. 8 Feb 1902
Mother*Amanda Jane Whisenant b. 17 Jan 1847, d. 10 Jun 1883
Birth*Caleb Bearden was born on 15 December 1881 in Cooke Co., TX; He married Francis Evelyn Bolton.1 
Death*He died on 28 April 1947 in TX at age 65; married.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 27, md. 1 time, 10 yrs.
1920Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 38, md.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.