Major Jones Whisnant

ID# 24701, b. 24 December 1889, d. 5 February 1942
Father*James Jackson Whisnant b. 20 Sep 1849, d. 13 Jul 1931
Mother*Mary Jane Flemming b. May 1856
Birth*Major Jones Whisnant was born on 24 December 1889 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Zeuline Collins on 11 December 1913 in Bleckley Co., GA. 
Death*Major Jones Whisnant died on 5 February 1942 in Trenton, Gibson Co., TN, at age 52.3 
Burial*He was buried in Dothan City Cem., Houston Co., AL, 31.221667,-85.377778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 10
1910Gordon, Houston Co., ALage 19, single, works at sawmill
1920Malone, Jackson Co., FLage 30, md., foreman at saw mill
1940Greenville, Washington Co., MSage 50, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is a Grading Foreman with a construction company. His wage last year was $2200. He rents his home for $17. [e.d. 76-14, sheet 7B, household #119]
Residence* In June 1917 Major lived in Malone, Jackson Co., FL; married, runs a saw mill.2 

Family

Zeuline Collins b. 27 August 1894, d. 15 September 1987
Marriage*He married Zeuline Collins on 11 December 1913 in Bleckley Co., GA. 
Children

Citations

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

Zeuline Collins

ID# 24702, b. 27 August 1894, d. 15 September 1987
Birth*Zeuline Collins was born on 27 August 1894 in GA.1,2 
Marriage*She married Major Jones Whisnant, son of James Jackson Whisnant and Mary Jane Flemming, on 11 December 1913 in Bleckley Co., GA. 
Death*Zeuline Collins died on 15 September 1987 in AL at age 93.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Dothan City Cem., Houston Co., AL, 31.221667,-85.377778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Malone, Jackson Co., FLage 29, md.
1930Malone, Jackson Co., FLage 34, md., 1st. md. age 19, owns home, R$2000.. Her brother-in-law Frank J. Whisnant resides in the household. (Note: Her husband is not in the household.)
1940Greenville, Washington Co., MSage 45, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed.
Name Variation Zeuline Collins was also known as Juline Collins. 

Family

Major Jones Whisnant b. 24 December 1889, d. 5 February 1942
Marriage*She married Major Jones Whisnant, son of James Jackson Whisnant and Mary Jane Flemming, on 11 December 1913 in Bleckley Co., GA. 
Children

Citations

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

Samuel E. Whisenant

ID# 24704, b. before 1840, d. before 1880
Referenceunknown person
Birth*Samuel E. Whisenant was born before 1840 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Jane Sitton on 6 November 1855 in Gilmer Co., GA.1 
Death*Samuel E. Whisenant died before 1880. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Census record not found
1860Census record not found
1870Census record not found

Family

Jane Sitton b. circa 1823
Children

Citations

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

George Whisenant

ID# 24707, b. circa 1858
Father*Samuel E. Whisenant b. b 1840, d. b 1880
Mother*Jane Sitton b. c 1823
Birth*George Whisenant was born circa 1858 in GA.1 
Census*George Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Gilmer Co., GA, age 2. 

Citations

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

Susannah Jane Whisenant

ID# 24708, b. 1 March 1859, d. 15 May 1925
Father*Samuel E. Whisenant b. b 1840, d. b 1880
Mother*Jane Sitton b. c 1823
Birth*Susannah Jane Whisenant was born on 1 March 1859 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Sylvester Frisby. 
Death*Susannah Jane Whisenant died on 15 May 1925 in Corydon, Henderson Co., KY, at age 66.1 
Burial*She was buried in Corydon Cem., Corydon, Henderson Co., KY. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Gilmer Co., GAage 1
1870Ellijay, Gilmer Co., GAage 11, living with mother, but listed on census as "visiting in home".
1880Census data not found.
1900Corydon, Henderson Co., KYage 41, widowed, 1 ch., 1 living
1910Henderson Co., KYage 51. Census listed her as "divorced".
1920Census data not found.

Family

Sylvester Frisby b. circa 1856, d. before June 1900
Marriage*Susannah Jane Whisenant married Sylvester Frisby. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Thomas Whisnant

ID# 24709, b. circa 1820
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Thomas Whisnant was born circa 1820 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Nancy [unknown]. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Census record not found
1860Census record not found
1870Lawnworth, Gwinnett Co., GAage 50, farmer, R$900., P$635. The family name is listed as "Whisworth" on the census report.

Family

Nancy [unknown] b. circa 1821
Children

Citations

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

Nancy [unknown]

ID# 24710, b. circa 1821
Birth*Nancy [unknown] was born circa 1821 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Whisnant. 
Census*Nancy [unknown] appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Lawnworth, Gwinnett Co., GA, age 49. 

Family

Thomas Whisnant b. circa 1820
Children

Citations

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

James Whisnant

ID# 24711, b. circa 1842
Father*Thomas Whisnant b. c 1820
Mother*Nancy [unknown] b. c 1821
Birth*James Whisnant was born circa 1842 in GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Census record not found
1860Census record not found
1870Lawnworth, Gwinnett Co., GAage 28, living at home

Citations

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

Clarence Whisnant

ID# 24712, b. June 1874
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Clarence Whisnant was born in June 1874 in SC; father born NC, mother born SC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Census record not found
1900Nance Dist., Muscogee Co., GAsingle, engineer

Citations

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

William E. Whisnant

ID# 24713, b. circa 1845
Birth*William E. Whisnant was born circa 1845 in GA; Parents born: GA.1 
Marriage*He married Josie [unknown] circa 1905 in Gwinnett Co., GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Census record not found
1860Census record not found
1870Census record not found
1880Census record not found
1900Census record not found
1910Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GAage 65, md. 2nd time, 5 yrs., farmer

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Josie [unknown] b. circa 1865
Marriage*William E. Whisnant married Josie [unknown] circa 1905 in Gwinnett Co., GA.1 

Citations

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

Josie [unknown]

ID# 24714, b. circa 1865
Birth*Josie [unknown] was born circa 1865 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married William E. Whisnant circa 1905 in Gwinnett Co., GA.1 
Census*Josie [unknown] appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA, age 45, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., no children. 

Family

William E. Whisnant b. circa 1845

Citations

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

Ramb. Whisnant

ID# 24715, b. circa 1897
Father*William E. Whisnant b. c 1845
Birth*Ramb. Whisnant was born circa 1897 in GA.1 
Census*Ramb. Whisnant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA, age 13, adopted daughter. 

Citations

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

Mable Lee Warren

ID# 24716, b. 10 December 1915, d. 30 June 2009
Father*James Luney Warren b. 21 Jan 1894, d. 23 Jul 1959
Mother*Myrtie Arminda Whisenant b. 15 Mar 1890, d. 24 Mar 1926
Birth*Mable Lee Warren was born on 10 December 1915 in Lawrence Co., AL.1 
Death*She died on 30 June 2009 at age 93; Her husband Emory Rufus Spears preceded her in death. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Moulton, Lawrence Co., ALage 4 yrs., 11 months
1930Lawrence Co., ALage 14

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Mattie [unknown]

ID# 24717, b. circa 1872
Referenceunknown husband
Birth*Mattie [unknown] was born circa 1872 in AL; Her married name was Whisenant.1 
Census*Mattie [unknown] appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA, age 48, widow, living with son J. T. & Gertrude Whisenant. 

Family
Children

Citations

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

John Thomas Whisenant

ID# 24718, b. 12 April 1895, d. 23 April 1921
Mother*Mattie [unknown] b. c 1872
Referenceunknown father
Birth*John Thomas Whisenant was born on 12 April 1895 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Lizzie Gertrude Dollar on 28 January 1917 in Decatur Co., GA. 
Death*John Thomas Whisenant died on 23 April 1921 at age 26.1 
Burial*He was buried in Oak City Cem., Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA, 30.908056,-84.575278.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found.
1910Census record not found.
1920Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GAage 25, md., boiler maker

Family

Lizzie Gertrude Dollar b. 1899, d. 1946
Marriage*John Thomas Whisenant married Lizzie Gertrude Dollar on 28 January 1917 in Decatur Co., GA. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

C .A. Whisenant

ID# 24719, b. circa 1883
Mother*Mattie [unknown] b. c 1872
Referenceunknown father
Birth*C .A. Whisenant was born circa 1883 in AL.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GAage 37, single, living with brother J. T. Whisenant.

Citations

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

Lizzie Gertrude Dollar

ID# 24720, b. 1899, d. 1946
Birth*Lizzie Gertrude Dollar was born in 1899 in GA. 
Marriage*She married John Thomas Whisenant, son of Mattie [unknown], on 28 January 1917 in Decatur Co., GA. 
Death*Lizzie Gertrude Dollar died in 1946. 
Burial*She was buried in Oak City Cem., Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA, 30.908056,-84.575278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GAage 22, md.
1930Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GAage 32, widow, telephone operator

Family

John Thomas Whisenant b. 12 April 1895, d. 23 April 1921
Children

John Thomas Whisenant Jr.

ID# 24721, b. 18 January 1918, d. 5 June 2003
Father*John Thomas Whisenant b. 12 Apr 1895, d. 23 Apr 1921
Mother*Lizzie Gertrude Dollar b. 1899, d. 1946
Birth*John Thomas Whisenant Jr. was born on 18 January 1918 in Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Audrie Mae Collins on 25 December 1935 in Decatur Co., GA. 
MarriageJohn Thomas Whisenant Jr. married Sarah Augusta Stilley. 
Death*John Thomas Whisenant Jr. died on 5 June 2003 in Morehead City, Carteret Co., NC, at age 85.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GAage 2
1930Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GAage 12
1940Tifton, Tift Co., GAage 22, md., completed 3 years of high school. He is employed as the manager of a gas station. His wage last year was $1200. He rents a home for $18. [e.d. 137-4, sheet 5A, household #102]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 John lived in Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA.1 

Family 1

Audrie Mae Collins b. 12 July 1915, d. 20 July 2009
Marriage*He married Audrie Mae Collins on 25 December 1935 in Decatur Co., GA. 
Children
  • Thomas Sidney Whisenant
  • John Wayne Whisenant

Family 2

Sarah Augusta Stilley b. 10 September 1925, d. 16 June 2007
MarriageJohn Thomas Whisenant Jr. married Sarah Augusta Stilley. 
Children
  • John Thomas Whisenant
  • Michael A. Whisenant
  • William K. Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Jacob Walton Whisonant1,2

ID# 24722, b. 23 May 1891, d. 19 November 1970
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Jacob Walton Whisonant was born on 23 May 1891 in Warrior, Jefferson Co., AL; white.2 
Marriage*He married Clara Ethelia Payne on 16 February 1914 in Jefferson Co., AL.3 
Death*Jacob Walton Whisonant died on 19 November 1970 in Haralson Co., GA, at age 79.1 
Burial*He was buried in Hollywood Cem., Tallapossa, Haralson Co., GA, 33.746667,-85.295556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found.
1910Census record not found.
1920Tallapossa, Haralson Co., GAage 27, md., telegraph operator
1930Tallapossa, Haralson Co., GAage 38, md., telegraph operator, 1st. md. age 22
1940Tallapossa, Haralson Co., GAage 48, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a agent for the railroad. His wage last year was $1029. He owns a home valued at $1500. [e.d. 71-1A, sheet 5B, household #115]
1940Jefferson Co., ALage 47, md., completed 3 years of high school. He is employed as a a telegraph operator for the rail road. His wage last year was $1800. He live in a boarding house. [e.d.37-76, sheet 10B, household #189]
Residence* In June 1917 Jacob lived in Tallapossa, Haralson Co., GA; married, telegraph operator.2 
Residence On 1 April 1935 Jacob lived in Tallapossa, Haralson Co., GA.4 
Note*He Parents born in AL. 
Note*He and Jake Whisonant Is this the same person? 

Family

Clara Ethelia Payne b. 30 November 1895, d. 8 August 1979
Marriage*Jacob Walton Whisonant married Clara Ethelia Payne on 16 February 1914 in Jefferson Co., AL.3 
Children
  • Edith P. Whisonant
  • Myra J. Whisonant

Citations

  1. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Clara Ethelia Payne

ID# 24723, b. 30 November 1895, d. 8 August 1979
Birth*Clara Ethelia Payne was born on 30 November 1895 in Jefferson Co., AL. 
Marriage*She married Jacob Walton Whisonant on 16 February 1914 in Jefferson Co., AL.1 
Death*Clara Ethelia Payne died on 8 August 1979 in Carroll Co., GA, at age 83.2 
Burial*She was buried on 12 August 1979 in Hollywood Cem., Tallapossa, Haralson Co., GA, 33.746667,-85.295556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Tallapossa, Haralson Co., GAage 24, md.
1930Tallapossa, Haralson Co., GAage 34, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Tallapossa, Haralson Co., GAage 44, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed. Her parents reside in the household.
Residence* In August 1979 Clara lived in Haralson Co., GA. 

Family

Jacob Walton Whisonant b. 23 May 1891, d. 19 November 1970
Marriage*She married Jacob Walton Whisonant on 16 February 1914 in Jefferson Co., AL.1 
Children
  • Edith P. Whisonant
  • Myra J. Whisonant

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Edward Peter Whisenant

ID# 24725, b. September 1875, d. 15 October 1956
Father*Peter S. Whisenant b. 17 Dec 1833, d. 20 Sep 1910
Mother*Malinda Black b. 10 Jul 1832, d. 1 Jul 1904
Birth*Edward Peter Whisenant was born in September 1875 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Mary H. Lassie Stroud on 11 April 1897 in Habersham Co., GA.2 
Death*Edward Peter Whisenant died on 15 October 1956 in Stephens Co., GA, at age 81.3 
Burial*He was buried in Zebulon Cem., Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA, 34.570000,-83.345556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cool Spring, Habersham Co., GAage 5
1900Mount Airy, Habersham Co., GAage 24, md. 3 yrs., farm laborer
1910Center Hill, Habersham Co., GAfarmer, age 38, md. 1 time, 13 yrs.
1920Toccoa, Stephens Co., GAage 49, md., farmer
1930Toccoa, Stephens Co., GAage 60, md., 1st. md. age 21, farmer, rents home, vet: no

Family

Mary H. Lassie Stroud b. March 1879, d. 1 November 1957
Marriage*Edward Peter Whisenant married Mary H. Lassie Stroud on 11 April 1897 in Habersham Co., GA.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com, book E-48.
  3. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Mary H. Lassie Stroud

ID# 24726, b. March 1879, d. 1 November 1957
Birth*Mary H. Lassie Stroud was born in March 1879 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Edward Peter Whisenant, son of Peter S. Whisenant and Malinda Black, on 11 April 1897 in Habersham Co., GA.2 
Death*Mary H. Lassie Stroud died on 1 November 1957 in Stephens Co., GA, at age 78.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Mount Airy, Habersham Co., GAage 21, md. 3 yrs., 2 ch., 1 living
1910Center Hill, Habersham Co., GAage 28, md. 1 time, 13 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920Toccoa, Stephens Co., GAage 40, md.
1930Toccoa, Stephens Co., GAage 49, md., 1st. md. age 19
Name Variation Mary H. Lassie Stroud was also known as Nannie.1 

Family

Edward Peter Whisenant b. September 1875, d. 15 October 1956
Marriage*She married Edward Peter Whisenant, son of Peter S. Whisenant and Malinda Black, on 11 April 1897 in Habersham Co., GA.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com, book E-48.
  3. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Ethel G. Whisenant

ID# 24728, b. 22 June 1906, d. 8 October 1976
Father*Edward Peter Whisenant b. Sep 1875, d. 15 Oct 1956
Mother*Mary H. Lassie Stroud b. Mar 1879, d. 1 Nov 1957
Birth*Ethel G. Whisenant was born on 22 June 1906 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married John Henry Pritchett circa 1923. 
Death*Ethel G. Whisenant died on 8 October 1976 in Stephens Co., GA, at age 70.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Center Hill, Habersham Co., GAage 3
1920Toccoa, Stephens Co., GAage 13
1930Toccoa, Stephens Co., GAage 23, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Toccoa, Stephens Co., GAage 33, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 127-9, sheet 21A, household #421]
Note*Ethel G. Whisenant Two other children of Ethel and John were Bobbie Pritchett and Betty Pritchett. 

Family

John Henry Pritchett b. 4 July 1904, d. 9 May 1987
Marriage*She married John Henry Pritchett circa 1923. 
Children

Citations

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

Louise A. Whisenant

ID# 24729, b. February 1909
Father*Edward Peter Whisenant b. Sep 1875, d. 15 Oct 1956
Mother*Mary H. Lassie Stroud b. Mar 1879, d. 1 Nov 1957
Birth*Louise A. Whisenant was born in February 1909 in GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Center Hill, Habersham Co., GAage 1 yr., 2 months
1920Toccoa, Stephens Co., GAage 10
Name Variation Louise A. Whisenant was also known as Lou E.1 

Citations

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

Lloyd Oliver Whisenant

ID# 24730, b. 17 September 1911, d. 25 June 1982
Father*Edward Peter Whisenant b. Sep 1875, d. 15 Oct 1956
Mother*Mary H. Lassie Stroud b. Mar 1879, d. 1 Nov 1957
Birth*Lloyd Oliver Whisenant was born on 17 September 1911 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Jewell Ione Burrell on 3 September 1938 in Stephens Co., GA. 
Death*Lloyd Oliver Whisenant died on 25 June 1982 in Stephens Co., GA, at age 70.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Zebulon Cem., Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA, 34.570000,-83.345556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Toccoa, Stephens Co., GAage 8 yrs., 3 months
1930Toccoa, Stephens Co., GAage 21, single, living at home
Name Variation Lloyd Oliver Whisenant was also known as Whisnant.1 
Residence* In June 1982 Lloyd lived in Habersham Co., GA.2 

Family

Jewell Ione Burrell b. 23 February 1918, d. 28 October 2008
Marriage*He married Jewell Ione Burrell on 3 September 1938 in Stephens Co., GA. 
Children
  • Danny Whisnant
  • Irvin Whisnant
  • Edward Whisnant
  • Hilda Whisnant
  • Melinda Whisnant
  • Lynn Whisnant
  • Deborah Whisnant
  • Joan Whisnant
  • Patsy Ann Whisnant
  • Loydene Gertrude Whisnant
  • Joel Oliver Whisnant b. 1945, d. 18 Dec 1966
  • Charles Leonard Whisnant b. 1948, d. 19 Jul 1970

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Billy Fred Whisenant

ID# 24732, b. 20 August 1939, d. 13 June 1941
Father*Thomas Jefferson Whisenant b. 20 Feb 1908, d. 16 Jan 1990
Mother*Dorothy Lee Graves b. 13 Oct 1913, d. 11 Feb 1996
Birth*Billy Fred Whisenant was born on 20 August 1939 in AR.1 
Death*He died on 13 June 1941 at age 1.1 
Burial*He was buried in Doyle Cem., Hempstead Co., AR. 
Census*Billy Fred Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Mine Creek, Hempstead Co., AR, age 8 months. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Samuel Whisenant

ID# 24733, b. October 1847
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Samuel Whisenant was born in October 1847 in NC; Parents born: NC.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah [unknown] circa 1878 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Census record not found
1860Census record not found
1870Census record not found
1880Catawba Co., NC
1900Bandys, Catawba Co., NCfarmer, md. 22 yrs.
Note*Samuel Whisenant Parental Guess: Adam & Malenda Whisenant. 

Family

Sarah [unknown] b. October 1849
Marriage*He married Sarah [unknown] circa 1878 in NC.1 

Citations

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

Sarah [unknown]

ID# 24734, b. October 1849
Birth*Sarah [unknown] was born in October 1849 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Samuel Whisenant circa 1878 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Catawba Co., NC
1900Bandys, Catawba Co., NCmd. 22 yrs., 1 child.

Family

Samuel Whisenant b. October 1847

Citations

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

Franklin Hayes Whisnant

ID# 24735, b. 1 September 1876, d. 5 June 1921
Franklin H. Whisnant
(Photo Courtesy: Jilly Dybka)
Mother*Eliza Jane Whisenhunt b. Aug 1858
Birth*Franklin Hayes Whisnant was born on 1 September 1876 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Nancy Jacob Mooney circa 1895.3 
Death*Franklin Hayes Whisnant died on 5 June 1921 in Reliance, Polk Co., TN, at age 44.1 
Burial*He was buried in Stanley Cem., Stanley, Gaston Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 3, lives with grand-mother Cynthia Whisenhunt.
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 23, md. 5 yrs., works at cotton mill
1910Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 36, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., spinner at cotton mill
1920Polk Co., TNage 45, md., farmer
Name Variation Franklin Hayes Whisnant was also known as Frank Hayes Whisenant.4 

Family

Nancy Jacob Mooney b. 4 July 1874, d. 13 April 1966
Marriage*He married Nancy Jacob Mooney circa 1895.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S321] Jill Theresa-Marie Zimba Bybka, "Dybka, Jill Theresa-Marie," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 1 Sep 1875.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  4. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Nancy Jacob Mooney

ID# 24736, b. 4 July 1874, d. 13 April 1966
Nancy J. Whisenant
(Photo courtesy: Jill Dybka)
Birth*Nancy Jacob Mooney was born on 4 July 1874 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Franklin Hayes Whisnant, son of Eliza Jane Whisenhunt, circa 1895.2 
Death*Nancy Jacob Mooney died on 13 April 1966 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, at age 91.3 
Burial*She was buried in Greenwood Cem., Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, 35.059444,-85.236667.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 24, md. 5 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 36, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., 7 ch., 4 living
1920Polk Co., TNage 44, md.
1930Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TNage 54, widow
1940Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TNage 65, widow, completed no schooling. She reside with her daughter Beulah Tyson.

Family

Franklin Hayes Whisnant b. 1 September 1876, d. 5 June 1921
Marriage*Nancy Jacob Mooney married Franklin Hayes Whisnant, son of Eliza Jane Whisenhunt, circa 1895.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S321] Jill Theresa-Marie Zimba Bybka, "Dybka, Jill Theresa-Marie," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.

Zellah Mae Whisnant

ID# 24737, b. 27 August 1896, d. 25 August 1955
Father*Franklin Hayes Whisnant b. 1 Sep 1876, d. 5 Jun 1921
Mother*Nancy Jacob Mooney b. 4 Jul 1874, d. 13 Apr 1966
Birth*Zellah Mae Whisnant was born on 27 August 1896 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Vaughn Lee Gardner Sr. 
Divorce*Zellah Mae Whisnant and Vaughn Lee Gardner Sr. were divorced before 1930.3 
Death*Zellah Mae Whisnant died on 25 August 1955 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, at age 58.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Greenwood Cem., Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, 35.059444,-85.236667.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 4
1910Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 13
1930Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TNage 33, divorced, spooler at spinning mill. She and her two children reside with her mother.
1940Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TNage 43, widow, completed the 8th. grade. She is employed at the textile mill. Her wage last year was $180. She and dher daughter Ivey reside with her sister. Beulah Tyson.

Family

Vaughn Lee Gardner Sr.
Marriage*Zellah Mae Whisnant married Vaughn Lee Gardner Sr. 
Divorce*Zellah Mae Whisnant and Vaughn Lee Gardner Sr. were divorced before 1930.3 
Children
  • Ivey Gardner
  • Vaughn Lee Gardner

Citations

  1. [S321] Jill Theresa-Marie Zimba Bybka, "Dybka, Jill Theresa-Marie," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Beulah Ivey Whisnant

ID# 24738, b. 27 April 1899, d. 10 November 1973
Father*Franklin Hayes Whisnant b. 1 Sep 1876, d. 5 Jun 1921
Mother*Nancy Jacob Mooney b. 4 Jul 1874, d. 13 Apr 1966
Birth*Beulah Ivey Whisnant was born on 27 April 1899 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married David Monroe Ollie Tyson circa 1923. 
Death*Beulah Ivey Whisnant died on 10 November 1973 at age 74.1 
Burial*She was buried in Greenwood Cem., Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, 35.059444,-85.236667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 1
1910Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 10
1920Polk Co., TNage 20, single, living at home
1930Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TNage 30, md., 1st. md. age 23. She and her daughter are living with her mother. Her husband is not in the household.
1940Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TNage 40, widow, completed the 5th. grade. She is employed as a spooler at a textile plant. Her wage last year was 180. She owns a home valued at $2000. Her mother & sister reside in the household. [e.d. 96-59, sheet 6B, household #141]

Family

David Monroe Ollie Tyson b. 18 November 1896, d. 19 July 1933
Marriage*Beulah Ivey Whisnant married David Monroe Ollie Tyson circa 1923. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S321] Jill Theresa-Marie Zimba Bybka, "Dybka, Jill Theresa-Marie," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.

Eliza Jane Whisenhunt

ID# 24740, b. August 1858
Mother*Cynthia A. Whisenhunt1 b. c 1842
Birth*Eliza Jane Whisenhunt was born in August 1858 in NC.1 
Burial*She was buried in Stanley Cem., Stanley, Gaston Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 2
1870Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 12
1880Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 22, single, lives with mother.
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 41, widow, md. 24 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living. She is in the household with her son Frank & Nancy Whisnant.
1910Stanley, Gaston Co., NCage 53, widow, 4 ch., 4 living
Name Variation As of 1880, Eliza Jane Whisenhunt was also known as Eliza Whisnant.1 

Family
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S321] Jill Theresa-Marie Zimba Bybka, "Dybka, Jill Theresa-Marie," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.

Cynthia A. Whisenhunt

ID# 24741, b. circa 1842
Mother*Sarah [unknown]1 b. c 1805
Referenceunknown father
Birth*Cynthia A. Whisenhunt was born circa 1842 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 11, living with mother
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 19, living with mother.
1870Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 27, living with Sarah Whisenhunt
1880Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 38, single
Name Variation As of 1880, Cynthia A. Whisenhunt was also known as Cynthia Whisnant.1 

Family
Children

Citations

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

George B. Whisenhunt

ID# 24742, b. circa 1862
Mother*Cynthia A. Whisenhunt b. c 1842
Birth*George B. Whisenhunt was born circa 1862 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 9
1880Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 18, lives with mother, works at brickyard
Name Variation As of 1880, George B. Whisenhunt was also known as George Whisnant.1 

Citations

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

Martha Ann Whisenhunt

ID# 24743, b. 20 July 1865, d. 29 March 1940
Mother*Cynthia A. Whisenhunt b. c 1842
Birth*Martha Ann Whisenhunt was born on 20 July 1865 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married William Walter Queen circa 1886.2 
Death*Martha Ann Whisenhunt died on 29 March 1940 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 74; widowed. Her name on the death certificate is listed as "Mattie Martha Queen". The informant was J. L. Queen.1 
Burial*She was buried in Hollywood Cem., Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.271667,-81.176389.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 5
1880Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 14, lives with mother
1900Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 35, md. 14 yrs.k, 3 ch., 3 living
1910Dallas, Gaston Co., NCage 44, widowed, 5 ch., 3 living
1920Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 53, widowed, resides in the household of her son George Queen.
Name Variation Martha Ann Whisenhunt was also known as Mattie Whisenhunt. 

Family

William Walter Queen b. November 1859, d. before 1910
Marriage*She married William Walter Queen circa 1886.2 
Children

Citations

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

Marie Whisnant

ID# 24744, b. 27 December 1905, d. 8 May 1998
Father*Franklin Hayes Whisnant b. 1 Sep 1876, d. 5 Jun 1921
Mother*Nancy Jacob Mooney b. 4 Jul 1874, d. 13 Apr 1966
Birth*Marie Whisnant was born on 27 December 1905 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Hubert Walton Caldwell on 3 May 1930 in Rossville, Walker Co., GA.1 
Death*Marie Whisnant died on 8 May 1998 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, at age 92.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 5
1920Polk Co., TNage 15
1930Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TNage 24, single, living with mother
1940Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TNage 34, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 96-60, sheet 62B, household #272]

Family

Hubert Walton Caldwell b. 2 May 1901, d. January 1968
Marriage*Marie Whisnant married Hubert Walton Caldwell on 3 May 1930 in Rossville, Walker Co., GA.1 
Children
  • Dorothy Jean Caldwell
  • Patsy Ruth Caldwell

Citations

  1. [S321] Jill Theresa-Marie Zimba Bybka, "Dybka, Jill Theresa-Marie," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Franklin Hayes Whisnant Jr.

ID# 24745, b. 1909, d. circa 1911
Father*Franklin Hayes Whisnant b. 1 Sep 1876, d. 5 Jun 1921
Mother*Nancy Jacob Mooney b. 4 Jul 1874, d. 13 Apr 1966
Birth*Franklin Hayes Whisnant Jr. was born in 1909 in NC.1 
Death*He died circa 1911. 
Census*Franklin Hayes Whisnant Jr. appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, age 1. 

Citations

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

Margaret Jane Carr

ID# 24747, b. 19 November 1883, d. June 1915
Birth*Margaret Jane Carr was born on 19 November 1883 in St. Clair Co., AL. 
Marriage*She married Frank Grover Whisenhunt, son of John Toliver Whisenhunt and Mary Ellen Moore, on 17 December 1905 in Texanna, McIntosh Co., OK. 
Death*Margaret Jane Carr died in June 1915 in Texanna, McIntosh Co., OK, at age 31. 
Burial*She was buried in Tripplett Cem., Texanna, McIntosh Co., OK, 35.328889,-95.456389. 
Census*Margaret Jane Carr appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Cobb, McIntosh Co., OK, age 26, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., no children. 

Family

Frank Grover Whisenhunt b. 26 July 1886, d. 26 January 1962
Child

Carrie Bea Warren

ID# 24748, b. 13 September 1918, d. 9 January 2013
Father*James Luney Warren b. 21 Jan 1894, d. 23 Jul 1959
Mother*Myrtie Arminda Whisenant b. 15 Mar 1890, d. 24 Mar 1926
Birth*Carrie Bea Warren was born on 13 September 1918 in Lawrence Co., AL; She married Ensley B. Blankenship.1 
Death*She died on 9 January 2013 in Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, at age 94.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Moulton, Lawrence Co., ALage 1 yr., 9 months
1930Lawrence Co., ALage 11
Residence* In 2009 Carrie lived in Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL. 

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Milbra D. Whisenhunt

ID# 24750, b. 3 June 1896, d. 11 December 1984
Father*Peter M. Whisenhunt b. c 1849, d. 27 Jun 1935
Mother*Elizabeth L. Miller b. 6 Feb 1854, d. 17 Feb 1950
Birth*Milbra D. Whisenhunt was born on 3 June 1896 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Dock Andrew Hopkins on 15 May 1919 in Adair Co., OK.2 
Death*Milbra D. Whisenhunt died on 11 December 1984 at age 88.1 
Burial*She was buried in Honey Hill Cem., Stilwell, Adair Co., OK. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Lees Creek, Adair Co., OKage 23, md., She and husband are living with her parents.
1930Lees Creek, Adair Co., OKage 32, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Lees Creek, Adair Co., OKage 43, md., not completed any schooling. [e.d. 1-6, sheet 2A, household #22] Note: Her grand-daughter Lillian Roberson, age 1 resides in the household.
Name Variation Milbra D. Whisenhunt was also known as Tony Whisenhunt.1 

Family

Dock Andrew Hopkins b. 29 January 1892, d. 14 August 1973
Marriage*She married Dock Andrew Hopkins on 15 May 1919 in Adair Co., OK.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.