Crystal Marie Whisnant

ID# 18103, b. 10 August 1981, d. 12 June 1988
Father*John Charles Whisnant b. 18 Mar 1946, d. 16 Mar 2003
Mother*Marium Louvenia Clark
Birth*Crystal Marie Whisnant was born on 10 August 1981 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA. 
Death*She died on 12 June 1988 in Panacea, Wakulla Co., FL, at age 6.1 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Ella Luvena Whisnant

ID# 18106, b. 8 November 1883, d. 15 April 1972
Father*Albert Hamilton Whisnant b. 4 May 1855, d. 22 Nov 1933
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Adams b. 22 Oct 1855, d. 11 Jan 1945
Birth*Ella Luvena Whisnant was born on 8 November 1883 in Boone Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Barton Oscar Ragland in June 1905 in Boone Co., AR. 
Death*Ella Luvena Whisnant died on 15 April 1972 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, at age 88.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Jefferson, Boone Co., ARage 16, single
1910Jefferson, Boone Co., AR
1920Jefferson, Boone Co., AR
1930Berryville, Carroll Co., AR
1940Census record not found.

Family

Barton Oscar Ragland b. 13 February 1886, d. 25 February 1960
Marriage*Ella Luvena Whisnant married Barton Oscar Ragland in June 1905 in Boone Co., AR. 
Children

Citations

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

Elmeda E. Whisnant

ID# 18107, b. June 1887, d. 30 January 1947
Father*Albert Hamilton Whisnant b. 4 May 1855, d. 22 Nov 1933
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Adams b. 22 Oct 1855, d. 11 Jan 1945
Birth*Elmeda E. Whisnant was born in June 1887 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married William D. Kerr circa 1910.1 
Death*Elmeda E. Whisnant died on 30 January 1947 in Pulaski Co., AR, at age 59. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Jefferson, Boone Co., ARage 12, single
1910Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 23, md. 1 time 0 years, no children. [e.d. 125, sheet 13A]
1920Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR
1930Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 42, md., 1st. md. age 20. [e.d. 60-40, sheet 20A]
1940Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 52, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed. Her mother resides in the household. [e.d. 60-79B, sheet 4A, household #69]

Family

William D. Kerr b. 1 July 1884, d. 15 October 1972
Marriage*Elmeda E. Whisnant married William D. Kerr circa 1910.1 
Children
  • Ruth Kerr
  • Josephin Kerr
  • Mary E. Kerr

Citations

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

Etta Marina Whisnant

ID# 18108, b. 10 December 1888, d. 28 June 1990
Father*Albert Hamilton Whisnant b. 4 May 1855, d. 22 Nov 1933
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Adams b. 22 Oct 1855, d. 11 Jan 1945
Birth*Etta Marina Whisnant was born on 10 December 1888 in AR.1,2 
Marriage*She married Manuel Hickenbottom on 27 October 1909 in Boone Co., AR.3 
Death*Etta Marina Whisnant died on 28 June 1990 at age 101.2 
Burial*She was buried in Maplewood Cem., Boone Co., AR, 36.249167,-93.104444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Jefferson, Boone Co., ARage 11
1910Harrison, Boone Co., AR
1920Elmwood, Boone Co., AR
1930Harrison, Boone Co., AR
1940Harrison, Boone Co., ARage 51, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 5-17, sheet 14A, household #292]

Family

Manuel Hickenbottom b. 20 February 1876, d. 30 November 1964
Marriage*Etta Marina Whisnant married Manuel Hickenbottom on 27 October 1909 in Boone Co., AR.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

James Elmer Whisnant

ID# 18109, b. 9 April 1891, d. 18 October 1970
Father*Albert Hamilton Whisnant b. 4 May 1855, d. 22 Nov 1933
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Adams b. 22 Oct 1855, d. 11 Jan 1945
Birth*James Elmer Whisnant was born on 9 April 1891 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Stella Elizabeth Jones on 6 July 1911 in Boone Co., AR.2 
Death*James Elmer Whisnant died on 18 October 1970 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, at age 79.1 
Burial*He was buried in Roselawn Cem., Pulaski Co., AR, 34.728056,-92.304167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Jefferson, Boone Co., ARage 9
1910Jefferson, Boone Co., ARage 19, single, living at home
1920Census record not found.
1930Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 39, md., grain elevator operator, 1st. md. age 20
1940Batesville, Independence Co., ARage 49, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a flour miller. His wage last year was $1200. He rents a home for $13. [e.d. 32-43, sheet 9A, household #183]

Family

Stella Elizabeth Jones b. circa 1894
Marriage*James Elmer Whisnant married Stella Elizabeth Jones on 6 July 1911 in Boone Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Emma Viola Whisnant

ID# 18110, b. 25 April 1893, d. 30 July 1989
Father*Albert Hamilton Whisnant b. 4 May 1855, d. 22 Nov 1933
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Adams b. 22 Oct 1855, d. 11 Jan 1945
Birth*Emma Viola Whisnant was born on 25 April 1893 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Bascom Vance Moore on 6 July 1910 in Boone Co., AR.2 
Death*Emma Viola Whisnant died on 30 July 1989 in Pulaski Co., AR, at age 96.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Jefferson, Boone Co., ARage 7
1910Jefferson, Boone Co., ARage 17, single, living at home
1920Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 25, md.
1930Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 37, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 45, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 60-72A, sheet 3B, household #54]

Family

Bascom Vance Moore b. 23 December 1885, d. July 1979
Marriage*Emma Viola Whisnant married Bascom Vance Moore on 6 July 1910 in Boone 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.

Joseph Byron Whisnant

ID# 18111, b. 8 March 1896, d. 18 April 1972
Father*Albert Hamilton Whisnant b. 4 May 1855, d. 22 Nov 1933
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Adams b. 22 Oct 1855, d. 11 Jan 1945
Birth*Joseph Byron Whisnant was born on 8 March 1896 in Yellville, Marion Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Katherine Louise Mohrbacher on 4 June 1921 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.3 
Death*Joseph Byron Whisnant died on 18 April 1972 at age 76. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Jefferson, Boone Co., ARage 4
1910Jefferson, Boone Co., ARage 14
1920Denver, Denver Co., COage 23, single, house decorator for a wall paper company.
1930Denver, Denver Co., COage 34, md., war vet., 1st. md. age 22. He and his wife are living with his wife's parents.
1940Denver, Denver Co., COage 44, md., completed 4 years of college. He owns an interior decorator business. He rents his home for $50. [e.d. 16-140, sheet 3A, household #39]
Milit-Beg*Joseph Byron Whisnant began military service on 14 July 1918 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 31 December 1918. 

Family

Katherine Louise Mohrbacher b. 24 September 1898, d. 14 November 1994
Marriage*He married Katherine Louise Mohrbacher on 4 June 1921 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.3 
Child
  • Sherwood Leroy Whisnant

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. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Jess Willard Whisnant

ID# 18112, b. 19 June 1914, d. September 1974
Father*James Elmer Whisnant b. 9 Apr 1891, d. 18 Oct 1970
Mother*Stella Elizabeth Jones b. c 1894
Birth*Jess Willard Whisnant was born on 19 June 1914 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Oleane Hardage after 1947.2 
Divorce*Jess Willard Whisnant and Oleane Hardage were divorced. 
Marriage*Jess Willard Whisnant married Arvala Chandler after 1950. 
Death*Jess Willard Whisnant died in September 1974 in AR at age 60.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Census record not found.
1930Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 16
1940Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 29, single, completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a truck driver for a motor truck line. His wage last year was $900. [e.d. 60-22, sheet 12A, line 20]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Jess lived in Pulaski Co., AR.3 

Family 1

Eva Jean Goin
Children
  • Stephen Willard Whisnant
  • David Alan Whisnant

Family 2

Oleane Hardage b. 16 March 1928, d. 30 October 1968
Marriage*He married Oleane Hardage after 1947.2 
Divorce*Jess Willard Whisnant and Oleane Hardage were divorced. 
Children
  • Linda Carol Whisnant
  • Debie Oleane Whisnant

Family 3

Arvala Chandler b. 4 September 1919, d. 4 September 1982
Marriage*Jess Willard Whisnant married Arvala Chandler after 1950. 
Child
  • Ricky Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S224] Letter, Phillip Gary Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Oleane Hardage

ID# 18115, b. 16 March 1928, d. 30 October 1968
Birth*Oleane Hardage was born on 16 March 1928 in OK.1 
Marriage*She married Jess Willard Whisnant, son of James Elmer Whisnant and Stella Elizabeth Jones, after 1947.2 
Divorce*Oleane Hardage and Jess Willard Whisnant were divorced. 
Death*Oleane Hardage died on 30 October 1968 in Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, at age 40; divorced.1 
Burial*She was buried in Lakeview Memorial Park Cem., Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, 36.126944,-79.745000.1 

Family

Jess Willard Whisnant b. 19 June 1914, d. September 1974
Children
  • Linda Carol Whisnant
  • Debie Oleane Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S224] Letter, Phillip Gary Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Carrie Sue Franklin

ID# 18118, b. 24 February 1892, d. 29 March 1971
Birth*Carrie Sue Franklin was born on 24 February 1892 in Coleman Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Crissie Augustus Whisenant, son of William Jasper Whisenant and Alice Lucinda Butler, on 26 April 1910 in San Saba Co., TX.2 
Death*Carrie Sue Franklin died on 29 March 1971 in Brown Co., TX, at age 79; She married a James W. Peacock on 28 Feb 1928. I believe he died. She the married J. W. Hickey on 3 Mar 1937, Brown Co., TX.3 
Census*Carrie Sue Franklin appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Brown Co., TX, age 38, widow, 1st. md. age 18. 

Family

Crissie Augustus Whisenant b. 2 July 1888, d. 22 May 1925
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

John William Thomas

ID# 18129, b. 12 April 1898, d. 13 March 1961
Father*John Wesley Thomas b. 31 Oct 1871, d. 11 Nov 1949
Mother*Amanda Frances Whisenhunt b. 9 Feb 1880, d. 29 Nov 1970
Birth*John William Thomas was born on 12 April 1898 in AZ; He married Sylvia Ione Harris.1 
Death*He died on 13 March 1961 in TX at age 62.1 
Name Variation John William Thomas was also known as Willie. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Graham Co., AZ, age 1. 

Citations

  1. [S227] Letter, Othel Larry Thomas to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Bascom Vance Moore

ID# 18130, b. 23 December 1885, d. July 1979
Birth*Bascom Vance Moore was born on 23 December 1885 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Emma Viola Whisnant, daughter of Albert Hamilton Whisnant and Mary Elizabeth Adams, on 6 July 1910 in Boone Co., AR.2 
Death*Bascom Vance Moore died in July 1979 in Pulaski Co., AR, at age 93.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 35, md.
1930Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 44, md., 1st. md. age 25
1940Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 53, md., completed 3 years of high school. He is employed as a Contract House Painter. His wage last year was $0. He owns a home valued at $2200.

Family

Emma Viola Whisnant b. 25 April 1893, d. 30 July 1989
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Ben Moore

ID# 18131, b. circa 1911
Father*Bascom Vance Moore b. 23 Dec 1885, d. Jul 1979
Mother*Emma Viola Whisnant b. 25 Apr 1893, d. 30 Jul 1989
Birth*Ben Moore was born circa 1911 in AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 8
1930Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 18, resides with parents.
1940Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 28, single, completed high school. He is employed as a House Painter. His wage last year was $560. He resides with his parents.

Citations

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

Zetta Mae Thomas

ID# 18132, b. 1 August 1901, d. 9 January 1982
Father*John Wesley Thomas b. 31 Oct 1871, d. 11 Nov 1949
Mother*Amanda Frances Whisenhunt b. 9 Feb 1880, d. 29 Nov 1970
Birth*Zetta Mae Thomas was born on 1 August 1901 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ; She married Monroe E. Harris on 01 Dec 1918.1 
Death*She died on 9 January 1982 at age 80.1 
Burial*She was buried in Rose Hill Cem., Merkel, Taylor Co., TX, 32.470556,-99.997778. 
Name Variation Zetta Mae Thomas was also known as Zettie. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

George Franklin Thomas

ID# 18136, b. 17 April 1906, d. 1 April 1981
Father*John Wesley Thomas b. 31 Oct 1871, d. 11 Nov 1949
Mother*Amanda Frances Whisenhunt b. 9 Feb 1880, d. 29 Nov 1970
Birth*George Franklin Thomas was born on 17 April 1906 in TX; He married Ethel Bennett and Bronnell McGill. 
Death*He died on 1 April 1981 in Tarrant Co., TX, at age 74. 
Name Variation George Franklin Thomas was also known as Frank. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Johnson Co., TX, age 13. 

Claude Leon Thomas

ID# 18143, b. 3 October 1908, d. April 1985
Father*John Wesley Thomas b. 31 Oct 1871, d. 11 Nov 1949
Mother*Amanda Frances Whisenhunt b. 9 Feb 1880, d. 29 Nov 1970
Birth*Claude Leon Thomas was born on 3 October 1908 in TX; He married Millie Adkins and Estell Crawford.1 
Death*He died in April 1985 in TX at age 76.1 
Census*Claude Leon Thomas appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Johnson Co., TX, age 11. 
Residence* In 1981 Claude lived in Merkel, Taylor Co., TX. 

Citations

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

Raymond Odell Thomas

ID# 18149, b. 12 September 1912, d. 29 October 1991
Father*John Wesley Thomas b. 31 Oct 1871, d. 11 Nov 1949
Mother*Amanda Frances Whisenhunt b. 9 Feb 1880, d. 29 Nov 1970
Birth*Raymond Odell Thomas was born on 12 September 1912 in TX; He married Letha Keith.1 
Death*He died on 29 October 1991 in Taylor Co., TX, at age 79.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Johnson Co., TXage 7
1930Taylor Co., TXage 17, single, resides with parents

Citations

  1. [S227] Letter, Othel Larry Thomas to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.