Wesley Jefferson Arnold Jr.

ID# 27759, b. 5 August 1927, d. 17 February 2006
Father*Wesley Jefferson Arnold b. 15 Feb 1890, d. Oct 1980
Mother*Erma O. Whisenant b. 8 Oct 1901, d. Feb 1985
Birth*Wesley Jefferson Arnold Jr. was born on 5 August 1927 in AL.1 
Death*He died on 17 February 2006 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 78.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Jefferson Co., ALage 2 yrs., 8 months
1940Jefferson Co., ALage 12, completed the 6th. grade.

Citations

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

LaFayette A. Doss Jr.

ID# 27760, b. 22 February 1885, d. 27 August 1947
Birth*LaFayette A. Doss Jr. was born on 22 February 1885 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Pearle Whisenant, daughter of John Whisenant and Zillia Amanda Smith, circa 1908. 
Death*LaFayette A. Doss Jr. died on 27 August 1947 in Warrior, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 62.2 
Burial*He was buried in Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Jefferson Co., AL, 33.542222,-87.116389.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Morris, Jefferson Co., ALage 24, md. 1 time, 3 yrs., coal miner
1920Jefferson Co., ALage 35, md., coal miner
1930Jefferson Co., ALage 45, md., 1st. md. age 23.
1940Jefferson Co., ALage 55, md., completed the 8th. grade.

Family

Pearle Whisenant b. 11 September 1890, d. 20 August 1983
Marriage*LaFayette A. Doss Jr. married Pearle Whisenant, daughter of John Whisenant and Zillia Amanda Smith, circa 1908. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.

Gertrude Doss

ID# 27761, b. 11 January 1909, d. August 1991
Father*LaFayette A. Doss Jr. b. 22 Feb 1885, d. 27 Aug 1947
Mother*Pearle Whisenant b. 11 Sep 1890, d. 20 Aug 1983
Birth*Gertrude Doss was born on 11 January 1909 in AL; She married Julius C. Oaks.1 
Death*She died in August 1991 at age 82.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Morris, Jefferson Co., ALage 1 yr., 3 months
1920Jefferson Co., ALage 11
1930Jefferson Co., ALage 21, md., 1st. md. age 17. She and her family reside with her parents.

Citations

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

Lola Irene Doss

ID# 27762, b. 22 March 1911, d. 27 October 1996
Father*LaFayette A. Doss Jr. b. 22 Feb 1885, d. 27 Aug 1947
Mother*Pearle Whisenant b. 11 Sep 1890, d. 20 Aug 1983
Birth*Lola Irene Doss was born on 22 March 1911 in AL. 
Death*She died on 27 October 1996 in AL at age 85. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Jefferson Co., ALage 9
1930Jefferson Co., ALage 19, single.
Note*Lola Irene Doss Her married name was Anderson. 

Hettie B. Doss

ID# 27763, b. 30 November 1913, d. 1 March 1978
Father*LaFayette A. Doss Jr. b. 22 Feb 1885, d. 27 Aug 1947
Mother*Pearle Whisenant b. 11 Sep 1890, d. 20 Aug 1983
Birth*Hettie B. Doss was born on 30 November 1913 in AL.1 
Death*She died on 1 March 1978 in AL at age 64.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Jefferson Co., ALage 6
1930Jefferson Co., ALage 16, single
Note*Hettie B. Doss She was married to James Herman Anderson. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Norman Doss

ID# 27764, b. 20 January 1917, d. 20 October 2000
Father*LaFayette A. Doss Jr. b. 22 Feb 1885, d. 27 Aug 1947
Mother*Pearle Whisenant b. 11 Sep 1890, d. 20 Aug 1983
Birth*Norman Doss was born on 20 January 1917 in AL.1 
Death*He died on 20 October 2000 in AL at age 83.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Jefferson Co., ALage 3
1930Jefferson Co., ALage 13

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Ida Mandy Doss

ID# 27766, b. circa 1924
Father*LaFayette A. Doss Jr. b. 22 Feb 1885, d. 27 Aug 1947
Mother*Pearle Whisenant b. 11 Sep 1890, d. 20 Aug 1983
Birth*Ida Mandy Doss was born circa 1924 in AL.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Jefferson Co., ALage 6
1940Jefferson Co., ALage 16, single, completed 3 years of high school.
Note*Ida Mandy Doss She married Wilden Tumlin. 

Citations

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

Mava Dean Arnold

ID# 27767, b. 30 December 1929, d. 13 August 1970
Father*Wesley Jefferson Arnold b. 15 Feb 1890, d. Oct 1980
Mother*Erma O. Whisenant b. 8 Oct 1901, d. Feb 1985
Birth*Mava Dean Arnold was born on 30 December 1929 in AL; She married Marshall Dewitt Rogers, on 28 Sep 1946, in Jefferson Co., AL. 
Death*She died on 13 August 1970 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 40. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Jefferson Co., ALage 4 months
1940Jefferson Co., ALage 10, completed the 4th. grade.

Alta M. Echols

ID# 27768, b. circa 1906
Father*George Echols b. Nov 1865
Mother*Etna Whisenant b. Jul 1880, d. 18 Sep 1953
Birth*Alta M. Echols was born circa 1906 in AL.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Morgan Co., ALage 4, niece, in the household of Joseph R. Lawrence.
1920Somerville, Morgan Co., ALage 12, resides with her mother.

Citations

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

Ruth J. Echols

ID# 27769, b. circa 1910
Mother*Etna Whisenant b. Jul 1880, d. 18 Sep 1953
Birth*Ruth J. Echols was born circa 1910 in AL; Note: I'm not so sure that Ruth was a daughter of George Echols. Does anyone know anything about Ruth?1 
Census*Ruth J. Echols appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Somerville, Morgan Co., AL, age 9, resides with her mother. 

Citations

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

Ed A. Bennett

ID# 27772, b. 7 February 1891, d. 15 December 1973
Birth*Ed A. Bennett was born on 7 February 1891 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Jeanette Whisenant, daughter of John Whisenant and Zillia Amanda Smith, on 28 February 1910 in Kimberly, Jefferson Co., AL.1 
Burial*Ed A. Bennett was buried in Warrior Cem., Warrior, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.811667,-86.805000.1 
Death*He died on 15 December 1973 in Eufaula, Barbour Co., AL, at age 82. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Morris, Jefferson Co., ALage 19, md. 1 time, 0 yrs., coal miner
1930Blount Co., ALage 38, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Blount Co., ALage 47, md., completed the 7th. grade. He works in the coal mines. His wage last year was $2000. He rents a home for $6.

Family

Jeanette Whisenant b. 8 November 1893, d. 6 October 1967
Marriage*Ed A. Bennett married Jeanette Whisenant, daughter of John Whisenant and Zillia Amanda Smith, on 28 February 1910 in Kimberly, Jefferson Co., AL.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.

Ed A. Bennett Jr.

ID# 27773, b. 22 April 1919, d. June 1982
Father*Ed A. Bennett b. 7 Feb 1891, d. 15 Dec 1973
Mother*Jeanette Whisenant b. 8 Nov 1893, d. 6 Oct 1967
Birth*Ed A. Bennett Jr. was born on 22 April 1919 in AL; He married Shirley Jean Myers. 
Death*He died in June 1982 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 63. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Blount Co., ALage 10
1940Blount Co., ALage 20, single, completed 4 years of high school. He is a laborer in the coal mines. His wage last year was $800. He resides with his parents.

Guy Bennett

ID# 27774, b. 19 March 1911, d. 16 June 1990
Father*Ed A. Bennett b. 7 Feb 1891, d. 15 Dec 1973
Mother*Jeanette Whisenant b. 8 Nov 1893, d. 6 Oct 1967
Birth*Guy Bennett was born on 19 March 1911 in AL. 
Death*He died on 16 June 1990 at age 79. 
Census*Guy Bennett appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Blount Co., AL, age 19, single, resides with parents. 

Charles Eugene Bennett

ID# 27775, b. 14 March 1913, d. 8 December 1993
Father*Ed A. Bennett b. 7 Feb 1891, d. 15 Dec 1973
Mother*Jeanette Whisenant b. 8 Nov 1893, d. 6 Oct 1967
Birth*Charles Eugene Bennett was born on 14 March 1913 in Nauvoo, Walker Co., AL; He married Mildred Evelyn McCurry on 04 Jul 1937.1 
Death*He died on 8 December 1993 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 80.1 
Burial*He was buried in Warrior Cem., Warrior, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.811667,-86.805000.1 
Census*Charles Eugene Bennett appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Blount Co., AL, age 17, single, resides with parents. 

Citations

  1. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.

Dovey Moss

ID# 27778, b. 3 April 1895, d. 15 February 1971
Birth*Dovey Moss was born on 3 April 1895 in IN.1 
Marriage*She married John Whisenant, son of John Whisenant and Zillia Amanda Smith. 
Death*Dovey Moss died on 15 February 1971 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 75.1 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.548333,-86.754167.1 
Census*Dovey Moss appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, age 44, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed. 

Family

John Whisenant b. 18 April 1895, d. 20 August 1971

Citations

  1. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.

Samuel David Glenn

ID# 27779, b. 4 January 1898
Birth*Samuel David Glenn was born on 4 January 1898 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Edna M. Whisenant, daughter of John Whisenant and Zillia Amanda Smith, on 19 April 1921 in Jefferson Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Jefferson Co., ALage 32, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Tarrant, Jefferson Co., ALage 42, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as an Operator Guard at the county laundry. His wage last year was $1320. He rents his home for $18.

Family

Edna M. Whisenant b. 18 October 1896, d. October 1980
Children
  • Faye Whisenant Glenn
  • Samuel D. Glenn Jr.
  • George W. Glenn

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Kathline McArdle

ID# 27782, b. 20 October 1911, d. 17 November 2008
Birth*Kathline McArdle was born on 20 October 1911 in Troy, Pike Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*She married George Dewey Whisenant, son of John Whisenant and Zillia Amanda Smith. 
Death*Kathline McArdle died on 17 November 2008 in Enterprise, Coffee Co., AL, at age 97.1,2 
Burial*She was buried on 21 November 2008 in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East Cem., Trussville, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.600000,-86.639444.1 
Obituary*

Family

George Dewey Whisenant b. 30 November 1898, d. 1977
Children

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Clint Bibb Ellis

ID# 27785, b. 31 October 1898
Birth*Clint Bibb Ellis was born on 31 October 1898 in AL; after his marriage to Ida, he married Addie.1 
Marriage*He married Ida Alice Whisenant, daughter of John Whisenant and Zillia Amanda Smith, circa 1922.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Jefferson Co., ALage 31, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 41, md, completed 2 years of college. He is a traveling salesman for Wilson Brown Wholesale Grocery. His wage last year was $0.

Family

Ida Alice Whisenant b. 1903, d. 1 June 1942
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Minnie Lee Whisenant

ID# 27786, b. 6 May 1882, d. 1 November 1911
Father*John Whisenant b. 28 Jan 1858, d. 15 Jul 1909
Mother*Zillia Amanda Smith b. 28 Oct 1860, d. 8 Feb 1943
Birth*Minnie Lee Whisenant was born on 6 May 1882 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Carter R. Gutherie on 5 November 1899 in Jefferson Co., AL.2 
Death*Minnie Lee Whisenant died on 1 November 1911 at age 29.1 
Burial*She was buried in Liberty-Minter Cem., Morris, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.767778,-86.764444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Jefferson Co., ALage 17, md.0 yrs., no children
1910Morris, Jefferson Co., ALage 27, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living

Family

Carter R. Gutherie b. May 1872
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Carter R. Gutherie

ID# 27787, b. May 1872
Birth*Carter R. Gutherie was born in May 1872 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Minnie Lee Whisenant, daughter of John Whisenant and Zillia Amanda Smith, on 5 November 1899 in Jefferson Co., AL.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Jefferson Co., ALage 28, md., 0 yrs., coal miner
1910Morris, Jefferson Co., ALage 30, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., farmer & coal miner
1920Jefferson Co., ALage 45, widowed, coal miner

Family

Minnie Lee Whisenant b. 6 May 1882, d. 1 November 1911
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mary A. Gutherie

ID# 27788, b. circa 1901
Father*Carter R. Gutherie b. May 1872
Mother*Minnie Lee Whisenant b. 6 May 1882, d. 1 Nov 1911
Birth*Mary A. Gutherie was born circa 1901 in AL.1 
Census*Mary A. Gutherie appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Morris, Jefferson Co., AL, age 9. 

Citations

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

Maud P. Gutherie

ID# 27789, b. circa 1903
Father*Carter R. Gutherie b. May 1872
Mother*Minnie Lee Whisenant b. 6 May 1882, d. 1 Nov 1911
Birth*Maud P. Gutherie was born circa 1903 in AL.1 
Census*Maud P. Gutherie appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Morris, Jefferson Co., AL, age 7. 

Citations

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

Stella M. Gutherie

ID# 27790, b. circa 1906
Father*Carter R. Gutherie b. May 1872
Mother*Minnie Lee Whisenant b. 6 May 1882, d. 1 Nov 1911
Birth*Stella M. Gutherie was born circa 1906 in AL; She married H. G. Pennington.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Morris, Jefferson Co., ALage 4
1920Jefferson Co., ALage 14, resides with father

Citations

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

Wilburn C. Gutherie

ID# 27791, b. circa 1909
Father*Carter R. Gutherie b. May 1872
Mother*Minnie Lee Whisenant b. 6 May 1882, d. 1 Nov 1911
Birth*Wilburn C. Gutherie was born circa 1909 in AL.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Morris, Jefferson Co., ALage 1 yrs., 3 months
1920Jefferson Co., ALage 10

Citations

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

John Gutherie

ID# 27792, b. circa 1911
Father*Carter R. Gutherie b. May 1872
Mother*Minnie Lee Whisenant b. 6 May 1882, d. 1 Nov 1911
Birth*John Gutherie was born circa 1911 in AL.1 
Census*John Gutherie appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Jefferson Co., AL, age 8. 

Citations

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

Reddin Smith

ID# 27794, b. circa 1805, d. circa 1880
Birth*Reddin Smith was born circa 1805 in SC.1 
Marriage*He married Adaline Lydia Whisenant, daughter of Henry Whisenant, on 17 April 1831 in St. Clair Co., AL.2 
Death*Reddin Smith died circa 1880 in AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cherokee Co., ALage 45
1860Cherokee Co., ALage 50, farmer, R$400, P$300, born SC
1870Etowah Co., ALage 66, md., farmer, R$250, P$150, born "SC"

Family

Adaline Lydia Whisenant b. circa 1810
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.

Henry J. Whisenant

ID# 27797, b. 1 January 1824
Father*Abner Whisonant b. c 1800, d. a 2 Jun 1870
Mother*Anny Blalock b. c 1804, d. 10 Jun 1832
Birth*Henry J. Whisenant was born on 1 January 1824 in St. Clair Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Smith. 
Marriage*Henry J. Whisenant married Ann [unknown] circa 1890.1 
Burial*Henry J. Whisenant was buried circa 1910 in Bunyan Hill Cem., Lawrence Co., AL, 34.31220, -87.37060; Probably in an unmarked grave. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cherokee Co., ALage 27
1860Blainsville, St. Clair Co., ALage 36, farmer, real estate value $1000., personal property value $330. Census shows last name to be "Whisenhunt".
1870Houston, Winston Co., ALage 45, birth "GA", farmer, R$100., P$200
1880Moulton, Lawrence Co., ALage 40, md., farmer. born AL, both parents born AL.
1900Pin Hook, Lawrence Co., ALage 75, md. 10 yrs., farmer
Name Variation As of 1 June 1860, Henry J. Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.1 

Family 1

Mary Smith b. circa 1824, d. circa 1889
Marriage*He married Mary Smith. 
Children

Family 2

Ann [unknown] b. 1845
Marriage*Henry J. Whisenant married Ann [unknown] circa 1890.1 

Citations

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

Amanda Lucinda Whisenant

ID# 27798, b. 1842, d. before 1880
Father*Abner Whisonant b. c 1800, d. a 2 Jun 1870
Mother*Mary Kitchens b. c 1808
Birth*Amanda Lucinda Whisenant was born in 1842 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Benjamin Allen Kitchens. 
Death*Amanda Lucinda Whisenant died before 1880. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850St. Clair Co., ALage 8
1860Drysun, Tishomingo Co., MSage 19, md. (Note: I believe the Abner Whisant, age 50, listed in the household is her father.)
1870Tippah Co., MSage 26, md.
Name Variation Amanda Lucinda Whisenant was also known as Lucinda (?) Whisenant. 

Family

Benjamin Allen Kitchens b. circa 1835
Marriage*She married Benjamin Allen Kitchens. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S163] Douglas Howard Whisenant, "Whisenant, Douglas Howard," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Benjamin Allen Kitchens

ID# 27799, b. circa 1835
Birth*Benjamin Allen Kitchens was born circa 1835 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Amanda Lucinda Whisenant, daughter of Abner Whisonant and Mary Kitchens. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Drysun, Tishomingo Co., MSage 24, md., farmer, R$900, P$500.
1870Tippah Co., MSage 35, md., farmer, R$200
1880Alcorn Co., MSage 50, md., farmer. Has remarried, and his wife's name is "Elizabeth".

Family

Amanda Lucinda Whisenant b. 1842, d. before 1880
Children

Citations

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

Mary Ann Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 27800, b. circa 1831, d. after 1889
Father*Abner Whisonant b. c 1800, d. a 2 Jun 1870
Mother*Anny Blalock b. c 1804, d. 10 Jun 1832
Birth*Mary Ann Elizabeth Whisenant was born circa 1831 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Daniel Morgan on 7 January 1845 in St. Clair Co., AL.2,3 
Death*Mary Ann Elizabeth Whisenant died after 1889.2 
Census*Mary Ann Elizabeth Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in St. Clair Co., AL, age 19. 

Family

Daniel Morgan b. circa 1824
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S251] Letter, Richard Smallwood to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.
  3. [S413] Alabama Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1800-1920.