Earnest Ethell Whisenant

ID# 30855, b. 13 April 1916, d. 6 March 1989
Father*Henry Richard Whisenant b. 24 Mar 1885, d. 2 Apr 1955
Mother*Vesta O. Pierce b. 23 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1960
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Birth*Earnest Ethell Whisenant was born on 13 April 1916 in Driftwood, Hays Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Irene Wirick on 19 March 1971 in Brazoria Co., TX.2 
Divorce*Earnest Ethell Whisenant and Elizabeth Irene Wirick were divorced on 28 June 1971 in Calhoun Co., TX.2 
Death*Earnest Ethell Whisenant died on 6 March 1989 in Hays Co., TX, at age 72.3,1 
Burial*He was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389; Tec 4, U.S. Army, World War II. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Census record not found.
1930Willacy Co., TXage 14
1940Census record not found.
Milit-Beg*Earnest Ethell Whisenant began military service on 21 March 1941 in TX U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 9 December 1944. 

Family 1
Child
  • Annetta Jane Whisenant

Family 2

Dora Harfeny

Family 3

Elizabeth Irene Wirick b. 21 September 1924
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Irene Wirick on 19 March 1971 in Brazoria Co., TX.2 
Divorce*Earnest Ethell Whisenant and Elizabeth Irene Wirick were divorced on 28 June 1971 in Calhoun Co., TX.2 

Citations

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

Rosa Lee Whisenant

ID# 30857, b. 22 February 1918, d. 8 December 1996
Father*Henry Richard Whisenant b. 24 Mar 1885, d. 2 Apr 1955
Mother*Vesta O. Pierce b. 23 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1960
Birth*Rosa Lee Whisenant was born on 22 February 1918 in Hays Co., TX.1 
Death*She died on 8 December 1996 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX, at age 78.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Willacy Co., TXage 12
1940Rio Hondo, Cameron Co., TXage 22, md., completed high school. She is not employed. She and her daughter reside with her parents. Her husband is not in the household.

Family
Children
  • Dorothia Lucille Arnett
  • John Carl Bergandahl
  • Ruth Evelyn Bergandahl

Citations

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

James Andrew Whisenant

ID# 30858, b. 22 January 1920, d. 22 September 1995
Father*Henry Richard Whisenant b. 24 Mar 1885, d. 2 Apr 1955
Mother*Vesta O. Pierce b. 23 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1960
Birth*James Andrew Whisenant was born on 22 January 1920 in Hays Co., TX. 
Marriage*He married Winnifred Evelyn Carpenter on 23 December 1939 in Lyford, Wallacy Co., TX. 
Death*James Andrew Whisenant died on 22 September 1995 in Cameron Co., TX, at age 75.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Willacy Co., TXage 10
1940San Benito, Cameron Co., TXage 20, md., completed 3 years of high school. He is employed as a truck driver for a construction company. His wage last year was $930. [e.d. 31-29, sheet 23A, household #405]
Residence* In 1992 James lived in Rio Hondo, Cameron Co., TX. 
Note*He He was in the Seabees from November 1942 to August 1945. He served overseas in Hawaii, Marshall Islands, and Mariana Islands. 

Family

Winnifred Evelyn Carpenter b. 14 September 1920, d. 24 May 1995
Marriage*He married Winnifred Evelyn Carpenter on 23 December 1939 in Lyford, Wallacy Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Winnifred Evelyn Carpenter

ID# 30859, b. 14 September 1920, d. 24 May 1995
Birth*Winnifred Evelyn Carpenter was born on 14 September 1920 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married James Andrew Whisenant, son of Henry Richard Whisenant and Vesta O. Pierce, on 23 December 1939 in Lyford, Wallacy Co., TX. 
Death*Winnifred Evelyn Carpenter died on 24 May 1995 in Cameron Co., TX, at age 74.2 
Census*Winnifred Evelyn Carpenter appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in San Benito, Cameron Co., TX, age 19, md., completed high school. She is not employed. 
Residence* In 1992 Winnifred lived in Rio Hondo, Cameron Co., TX. 

Family

James Andrew Whisenant b. 22 January 1920, d. 22 September 1995
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Vanita Darlene Whisenant

ID# 30860, b. 28 March 1953, d. 4 January 2007
Father*James Andrew Whisenant b. 22 Jan 1920, d. 22 Sep 1995
Mother*Winnifred Evelyn Carpenter b. 14 Sep 1920, d. 24 May 1995
Birth*Vanita Darlene Whisenant was born on 28 March 1953 in Cameron Co., TX.1 
Death*She died on 4 January 2007 in McAllen, Hidalgo Co., TX, at age 53.2 
Obituary*
Residence* In 1995 Vanita lived in McAllen, Hidalgo Co., TX. 

Family

Aldo Rene Salazar
Child
  • Crystal Nicole Salazar

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Jesse Martin Whisenant

ID# 30876, b. 2 February 1925, d. 23 August 1944
Father*Henry Richard Whisenant b. 24 Mar 1885, d. 2 Apr 1955
Mother*Vesta O. Pierce b. 23 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1960
Birth*Jesse Martin Whisenant was born on 2 February 1925 in Denton Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 23 August 1944 in Vienna, Austria, at age 19.1 
Burial*He was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cem., San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, 29.476667,-98.434167; Cpl. U.S. Army Air Forces, World War II, 767 AAF Bomb Sq. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Willacy Co., TXage 5
1940Rio Hondo, Cameron Co., TXage 15, completed 1 year of high school. He's still attending school.
Note*Jesse Martin Whisenant killed when his plane was shot down during World War II. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Lillie Ora Whisenant

ID# 30877, b. 27 June 1927, d. 23 January 2011
Father*Henry Richard Whisenant b. 24 Mar 1885, d. 2 Apr 1955
Mother*Vesta O. Pierce b. 23 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1960
Birth*Lillie Ora Whisenant was born on 27 June 1927 in Lyford, Wallacy Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married James Harvey Cochran. 
Death*Lillie Ora Whisenant died on 23 January 2011 in San Marcos, Hays Co., TX, at age 83.1 
Burial*She was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Willacy Co., TXage 2
1940Rio Hondo, Cameron Co., TXage 12, completed the 6th. grade.
Obituary*

Family

James Harvey Cochran b. 18 July 1928, d. 22 June 2006
Marriage*Lillie Ora Whisenant married James Harvey Cochran. 
Children
  • James Harvey Cochran Jr.
  • Gerald Wayne Cochran

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

James Harvey Cochran

ID# 30878, b. 18 July 1928, d. 22 June 2006
Birth*James Harvey Cochran was born on 18 July 1928.1 
Marriage*He married Lillie Ora Whisenant, daughter of Henry Richard Whisenant and Vesta O. Pierce. 
Death*James Harvey Cochran died on 22 June 2006 in TX at age 77.1 

Family

Lillie Ora Whisenant b. 27 June 1927, d. 23 January 2011
Children
  • James Harvey Cochran Jr.
  • Gerald Wayne Cochran

Citations

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

Ruby Doris Whisenant

ID# 30879, b. 31 July 1929, d. 14 May 2003
Father*Henry Richard Whisenant b. 24 Mar 1885, d. 2 Apr 1955
Mother*Vesta O. Pierce b. 23 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1960
Birth*Ruby Doris Whisenant was born on 31 July 1929 in Lyford, Wallacy Co., TX.1 
Death*She died on 14 May 2003 in TX at age 73.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Willacy Co., TXage 9 months
1940Rio Hondo, Cameron Co., TXage 10, completed the 5th. grade.

Family

Everett Raymond Clapper
Children
  • Vivian Lee Clapper
  • Carrol Ray Clapper
  • Richard Russel Clapper
  • Richarad Russell Clapper II

Citations

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

Carl Eugene Whisenant

ID# 30881, b. 23 December 1934, d. 29 May 2015
Father*Henry Richard Whisenant b. 24 Mar 1885, d. 2 Apr 1955
Mother*Vesta O. Pierce b. 23 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1960
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Birth*Carl Eugene Whisenant was born on 23 December 1934 in Harlingen, Cameron Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 29 May 2015 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX, at age 80.2 
Burial*He was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389. 
Obituary*
Census*Carl Eugene Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Rio Hondo, Cameron Co., TX, age 5. 
Residence* In January 2011 Carl lived in Waco, McLennan Co., TX. 

Family 1

Dorthy Evelyn Blackwell
Children
  • Steven Richard Whisenant
  • Donna Kay Whisenant

Family 2

Lelya J. Witherspoon

Citations

  1. [S418] PublicData.com, online http://PublicData.com
  2. [S428] Obituary.

William Bluford Milam

ID# 30892, b. 28 November 1885, d. 2 September 1958
Birth*William Bluford Milam was born on 28 November 1885 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Nancy Annie Whisenant, daughter of Henry Crawford Whisenant and Virginia Lana Jackson, on 28 July 1915 in Austin, Travis Co., TX. 
Death*William Bluford Milam died on 2 September 1958 at age 72.2 
Burial*He was buried in Bee Cave Bapt. Cem., Travis Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Cheapside, Gonzales Co., TXage 34, md., farmer
1930Gonzales Co., TXage 44, md., 1st. md. age 29, farmer
1940Yoakum, Lavaca Co., TXage 54, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed at a trucking transfer company. He rents a home for $7.

Family

Nancy Annie Whisenant b. 18 April 1887, d. 25 April 1976
Marriage*William Bluford Milam married Nancy Annie Whisenant, daughter of Henry Crawford Whisenant and Virginia Lana Jackson, on 28 July 1915 in Austin, Travis Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

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

Willie Owen Whisenant

ID# 30893, b. 7 September 1888, d. 14 September 1895
Father*Henry Crawford Whisenant b. 23 Jun 1863, d. 11 Feb 1933
Mother*Virginia Lana Jackson b. 12 Dec 1866, d. 4 Aug 1893
Birth*Willie Owen Whisenant was born on 7 September 1888.1 
Death*He died on 14 September 1895 at age 7.1 
Burial*He was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Ida Mae Dunham

ID# 30894, b. 6 April 1904, d. 23 October 2002
Birth*Ida Mae Dunham was born on 6 April 1904 in Menard, Menard Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married James Benjamin Whisenant, son of Henry Crawford Whisenant and Virginia Lana Jackson, on 5 September 1920 in TX. 
Death*Ida Mae Dunham died on 23 October 2002 in Hays Co., TX, at age 98.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Austin, Travis Co., TXage 26, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Austin, Travis Co., TXage 36, md., completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

James Benjamin Whisenant b. 20 October 1891, d. 8 October 1965
Children

Citations

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

Wilford Ora Hamby

ID# 30895, b. circa 1898
Birth*Wilford Ora Hamby was born circa 1898 in MO. 
Marriage*She married Walter Columbus Whisenant, son of Henry Crawford Whisenant and Viola Caroline Boyd, circa 1916. 
Divorce*Wilford Ora Hamby and Walter Columbus Whisenant were divorced before 1940. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Travis Co., TXage 22, md.
1930Kyle, Hays Co., TXage 32, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Census record not found.

Family

Walter Columbus Whisenant b. 6 July 1895, d. 31 July 1983
Children

Elitha Mae Mansola

ID# 30896, b. 29 October 1901, d. 13 May 1987
Birth*Elitha Mae Mansola was born on 29 October 1901 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Wilson Homer Whisenant, son of Henry Crawford Whisenant and Viola Caroline Boyd, on 18 May 1921. 
Death*Elitha Mae Mansola died on 13 May 1987 in Travis Co., TX, at age 85.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Austin, Travis Co., TXage 27, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Austin, Travis Co., TXage 38, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Wilson Homer Whisenant b. 4 October 1897, d. 21 September 1975
Children

Citations

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

William Fountain Hamby

ID# 30897, b. 2 February 1893, d. 1931
Birth*William Fountain Hamby was born on 2 February 1893 in MO.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Mahalia Whisenant, daughter of Henry Crawford Whisenant and Viola Caroline Boyd, on 8 June 1918 in Travis Co., TX. 
Death*William Fountain Hamby died in 1931 in Travis Co., TX. 
Census*William Fountain Hamby appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Bastrop Co., TX, age 26, md. 

Family

Sarah Mahalia Whisenant b. 20 April 1900, d. 9 February 1973
Children

Citations

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

William Alexander Smith

ID# 30898, b. 18 May 1890, d. 6 August 1976
Birth*William Alexander Smith was born on 18 May 1890 in Williamson Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Mahalia Whisenant, daughter of Henry Crawford Whisenant and Viola Caroline Boyd, on 11 October 1933. 
Death*William Alexander Smith died on 6 August 1976 in San Marcos, Hays Co., TX, at age 86. 
Burial*He was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389. 
Census*William Alexander Smith appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, age 49, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a laborer on a road project. His wage last year was $260. He rents a farmhouse for $2. 

Family

Sarah Mahalia Whisenant b. 20 April 1900, d. 9 February 1973
Children

Citations

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

Rache Guinn Johnston

ID# 30899, b. 25 June 1895, d. 10 January 1951
Birth*Rache Guinn Johnston was born on 25 June 1895 in TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Flora Mae Whisenant, daughter of Henry Crawford Whisenant and Viola Caroline Boyd, on 8 May 1920. 
Death*Rache Guinn Johnston died on 10 January 1951 at age 55.2 
Burial*He was buried in Butler Family Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Hays Co., TXage 33, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940Hays Co., TXage 44, md, completed the 7th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $500.

Family

Flora Mae Whisenant b. 24 August 1902, d. 4 June 1998
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Lewis Herman Harzog

ID# 30900, b. 21 June 1892, d. 16 April 1963
Birth*Lewis Herman Harzog was born on 21 June 1892 in TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Jewell Elsie Whisenant, daughter of Henry Crawford Whisenant and Viola Caroline Boyd, circa 1923. 
Death*Lewis Herman Harzog died on 16 April 1963 at age 70.2 
Burial*He was buried in Kyle Cem., Kyle, Hays Co., TX, 29.970000,-97.895000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Kyle, Hays Co., TXage 37, md., 1st. md. age 30, farmer
1940Hays Co., TXage 47, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a Carpenter for a C.C.C. Park Improvement. His wage last year was $360. He owns a home valued at $1000.

Family

Jewell Elsie Whisenant b. 12 October 1904, d. 4 July 1972
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.