Gabrilla Bruce

ID# 30510, b. 1905, d. 1962
Birth*Gabrilla Bruce was born in 1905 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married David Whisnant, son of David Pinkney Whisnant and Lula Mabel Travis, on 31 July 1921 in Independence Co., AR.1,2 
Divorce*Gabrilla Bruce and David Whisnant were divorced in 1923 in Independence Co., AR.2 
Death*Gabrilla Bruce died in 1962 in Independence Co., AR. 
Burial*She was buried in Blue Springs Cem., Independence Co., AR, 35.710556,-91.448333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Logan, Independence Co., ARage 15. Resides with parents
1930Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 25, md. 1st. md. age 22. Her husband is now Varda Mayhan.
Name Variation Gabrilla Bruce was also known as Bill. 

Family

David Whisnant b. 19 January 1902, d. 8 August 1974
Marriage*She married David Whisnant, son of David Pinkney Whisnant and Lula Mabel Travis, on 31 July 1921 in Independence Co., AR.1,2 
Divorce*Gabrilla Bruce and David Whisnant were divorced in 1923 in Independence Co., AR.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

William Paul Whisnant

ID# 30511, b. 12 June 1922, d. 23 October 2009
Father*David Whisnant b. 19 Jan 1902, d. 8 Aug 1974
Mother*Gabrilla Bruce b. 1905, d. 1962
Birth*William Paul Whisnant was born on 12 June 1922 in Newark, Independence Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Beatrice Davis on 14 September 1942 in Jackson Co., AR. 
Death*William Paul Whisnant died on 23 October 2009 in Troy, Oakland Co., MI, at age 87.1 
Burial*He was buried in Christian Mem. Culture Center, Rochester Hills, Oakland Co., MI, 42.654167,-83.123333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 7. In the household of his mother and step-father Garbrilla & Varda Mayhan.
1940Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 16, attending school, completed the 6th. grade. He resides with his grand-parents Will T. & Pearly Bruce. [e.d. 32-42, sheet 6A, household #92]
Obituary*
Residence* In 2004 William lived in Troy, Oakland Co., MI. 

Family

Beatrice Davis b. 6 September 1926, d. 21 April 2004
Marriage*He married Beatrice Davis on 14 September 1942 in Jackson Co., AR. 
Children
  • Linda Whisnant
  • Paul Eugene Whisnant
  • Eddie Joe Whisnant

Citations

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

Beatrice Davis

ID# 30512, b. 6 September 1926, d. 21 April 2004
Birth*Beatrice Davis was born on 6 September 1926 in Jacksonport, Jackson Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married William Paul Whisnant, son of David Whisnant and Gabrilla Bruce, on 14 September 1942 in Jackson Co., AR. 
Death*Beatrice Davis died on 21 April 2004 in Troy, Oakland Co., MI, at age 77. 
Burial*She was buried in Christ-Evergreen Cem., Judsonia, White Co., AR; Note: A memorial #125250327 listed her place of burial as Christian Memorial Culture Center Cem., Rochester Hills, Oakland Co., MI.2 
Obituary*

Family

William Paul Whisnant b. 12 June 1922, d. 23 October 2009
Children
  • Linda Whisnant
  • Paul Eugene Whisnant
  • Eddie Joe Whisnant

Citations

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

Little Lawton Whisnant

ID# 30516, b. 15 September 1924, d. July 1925
Father*David Whisnant b. 19 Jan 1902, d. 8 Aug 1974
Mother*Jenny May Rohrsheiv b. 24 Jan 1905, d. 7 Oct 2000
Birth*Little Lawton Whisnant was born on 15 September 1924 in Newark, Independence Co., AR.1 
Death*He died in July 1925 in Newark, Independence Co., AR.1 
Burial*He was buried in Blue Springs Cem., Independence Co., AR, 35.710556,-91.448333.1 

Citations

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

Billy Joe Whisnant

ID# 30517, b. 4 December 1934, d. 24 September 2003
Father*David Whisnant b. 19 Jan 1902, d. 8 Aug 1974
Mother*Jenny May Rohrsheiv b. 24 Jan 1905, d. 7 Oct 2000
Birth*Billy Joe Whisnant was born on 4 December 1934 in Newark, Independence Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Rose Marie Youngblood. 
Death*Billy Joe Whisnant died on 24 September 2003 in Sterling Heights, Macomb Co., MI, at age 68.1 
Census*Billy Joe Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Vaughn, Independence Co., AR, age 4. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 12 September 1956 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 15 October 1958. 

Family

Rose Marie Youngblood b. 5 January 1941, d. 20 March 1999
Child
  • Billy Whisnant

Citations

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

Carol S. Whisnant

ID# 30533, b. 26 November 1962, d. 3 December 1984
Father*Robert Lee Whisnant b. 24 May 1926, d. 3 Oct 1991
Mother*Mary Frances Orourke
Birth*Carol S. Whisnant was born on 26 November 1962.1,2 
Death*She died on 3 December 1984 in Richmond, Macomb Co., MI, at age 22.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S151] Mary Lou Whisnant Lodico, "Lodico, Mary Lou," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 30 Jan 1998.
  2. [S404] Michigan Deaths, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1971-96.

Verda A. Walls

ID# 30534, b. 4 May 1906, d. 29 September 1980
Birth*Verda A. Walls was born on 4 May 1906 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Harrell James Whisnant, son of David Pinkney Whisnant and Lula Mabel Travis, on 17 June 1929 in Jackson Co., AR. 
Death*Verda A. Walls died on 29 September 1980 in Madison Heights, Oakland Co., MI, at age 74.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Vaughn, Independence Co., ARage 22, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Vaughn, Independence Co., ARage 33, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Harrell James Whisnant b. 9 December 1905, d. 6 October 1976
Children
  • James Travis Whisnant
  • Dale Ray Whisnant+ b. 9 Dec 1935, d. 17 Jul 2005
  • Aubrey Gene Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S404] Michigan Deaths, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1971-96.

Dale Ray Whisnant

ID# 30536, b. 9 December 1935, d. 17 July 2005
Father*Harrell James Whisnant b. 9 Dec 1905, d. 6 Oct 1976
Mother*Verda A. Walls b. 4 May 1906, d. 29 Sep 1980
Birth*Dale Ray Whisnant was born on 9 December 1935 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Gale Doreen Gunn. 
Death*Dale Ray Whisnant died on 17 July 2005 in Cord, Independence Co., AR, at age 69.1 
Obituary*
Census*Dale Ray Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Vaughn, Independence Co., AR, age 4. 
Residence* In 1998 Dale lived in AR. 

Family

Gale Doreen Gunn b. 20 February 1940, d. 29 June 2015
Children

Citations

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

Harold Dean Whisnant

ID# 30537, b. 10 August 1927, d. 16 May 1986
Father*Harrell James Whisnant b. 9 Dec 1905, d. 6 Oct 1976
Mother*Edith Pearl Parmer b. 6 Apr 1907, d. 29 May 1964
Birth*Harold Dean Whisnant was born on 10 August 1927 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Bernell Webster on 1 December 1945 in Poinsett Co., AR.2 
Death*Harold Dean Whisnant died on 16 May 1986 in Batesville, Independence Co., AR, at age 58.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Egner Cem., Salado, Independence Co., AR, 35.708056,-91.610556.1 
Census*Harold Dean Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Greenbrier, Independence Co., AR, age 2, living with mother and step-father Russel & Edith Lowel. 

Family 1

Sarah Bernell Webster b. 13 January 1929, d. 11 October 1994
Child
  • Gary Dean Whisnant

Family 2

Wilma Garner

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Rickie Whisnant

ID# 30540, b. 26 September 1951, d. 26 November 1967
Father*James Travis Whisnant
Mother*Jueanita [unknown]
Birth*Rickie Whisnant was born on 26 September 1951.1 
Death*He died on 26 November 1967 at age 16.1 

Citations

  1. [S151] Mary Lou Whisnant Lodico, "Lodico, Mary Lou," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 30 Jan 1998.

Gale Doreen Gunn

ID# 30544, b. 20 February 1940, d. 29 June 2015
Birth*Gale Doreen Gunn was born on 20 February 1940 in MI.1 
Marriage*She married Dale Ray Whisnant, son of Harrell James Whisnant and Verda A. Walls. 
Death*Gale Doreen Gunn died on 29 June 2015 in Lonke, Lonke Co., AR, at age 75.1 
Burial*She was buried in Roselawn Mem. Gardens Cem., Batesville, Independence Co., AR.1 
Obituary*

Family

Dale Ray Whisnant b. 9 December 1935, d. 17 July 2005
Children

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Debbie Whisnant

ID# 30545
Father*Dale Ray Whisnant b. 9 Dec 1935, d. 17 Jul 2005
Mother*Gale Doreen Gunn b. 20 Feb 1940, d. 29 Jun 2015
Note*Debbie Whisnant I have no information pertaining to this person.