Gillie William Reeves

ID# 34851, b. June 1885, d. 26 February 1932
Birth*Gillie William Reeves was born in June 1885 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Geneva Permelia Whisenant, daughter of William H. Christopher Whisenant and Larissa Madelah Langston, circa 1904. 
Death*Gillie William Reeves died on 26 February 1932 in Tarrant Co., TX, at age 46. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Comanche Co., TXage 14, single, resides with his mother Maggie. [e.d. 33, sheet 24]
1910Archer Co., TXage 24, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., farmer
1920Holliday, Archer Co., TXage 34, md., laborer on oil wells
1930Motley Co., TXage 44, md., 1st. md. age 19, farmer

Family

Geneva Permelia Whisenant b. 8 November 1885, d. 30 December 1983
Marriage*Gillie William Reeves married Geneva Permelia Whisenant, daughter of William H. Christopher Whisenant and Larissa Madelah Langston, circa 1904. 
Children

Citations

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

Paul Whisenhunt

ID# 34852, b. circa 1739, d. 2 October 1806
Father*John Peter Visinand b. 4 Feb 1714
Mother*Maria Magdalena Sumi b. b 1722
Birth*Paul Whisenhunt was born circa 1739 in Lancaster Co., PA
Marriage*He married Catherine [unknown]
Death*Paul Whisenhunt died on 2 October 1806 in Washington Co., VA

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1790Census record not found. I believe he and his family were in Virginia at the time the 1790 census was taken. Unfortunately, parts of the Virginia census data for that time period has either been lost or destroyed, and therefore unavailable to us.
1800Census record not found
Occupation*Paul Whisenhunt was Planter. 
Note*He moved from Lincoln Co., NC to Washington Co., Va., between 1773 and 1777. His estate was settled there in 1806. After he died his family moved to Monroe Co., IN. Some of his descendants later moved into Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. The northern branches of the family can be distinguished from their southern relatives because they have retained the original 'd' as the last letter of the family name, while the southern branches end the family name with a 't'. It is said, by some researchers, that his surname was spelled 'Whisman'. The Washington Co., VA deed book #3, page 533-534, date 2 Oct 1806, gives a record of Paul's estate settlement listing his heirs.

Author's note: I have shown here a retyped copy of that deed, as presented in the book Andrew Whisennand, by Daphane Arlene Hoover, Walker, IA:
"This indenture made this 2d day of Oct 1806 between Caty Whisenant, widow and relict of Paul Whisenant, deceased, Henry Hoover and Barbara, his wife, Peter Whisenant and Polly, his wife, John Whitesell and Caty, his wife, John Whisenant and Betsy, his wife, George Whisenant, John Young & Susannah, his wife, and Betsy Whissnant, heirs and representatives of Paul Whisenant, deceased of the one part, and Jacob Whisenant, of the other part, witnessath that for and in consideration of the sum of $370 to the Paul Whisenant, deceassed, in his lifetime, paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged do bargain and sell to the said Jacob Whisenant and heirs forever a certain tract of land in Washington County, 150 acres on the waters of Sinking Creek, a north branch of Holston River, granted to the said Paul Whisenant by the Commonwealth of Virginia by Patent dated the 22d of October 1800...(description of tract)."

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Old Tryon, Lincoln Co. microfilm reel C.060 402 30 record of deeds 1769=1774, Vol. 1, 24 Mar 1773, deed bk 1, pg. 778:

Paul Wizenhunt & Catherine, His Wife, to Michael Seits 30 pounds 200 acs both sides of Daltons Run, a South Branch of Killions Creek. Paul PW (his mark) Wizenhunt, Catherine X (her mark) Wizenhunt.

Old Tryon, Lincoln Co. microfilm reel C.060 402 30 record of deeds 1769=1774, Vol. 1, 27 Apr 1773, deed bk 1, pg. 716:

Jacob Forney & Paul Wizenhaunt Co. of Tryon to Devol Crites - 20 pounds proclamation money 75 acs. Branch of Killians Creek. Patent granted Jacob Forney, Paul Wizanhaunt, & Devol Crites for 225 acs 9 Apr 1770. Jacob Forney Paul PW (his mark) Wizanhaunt.

Old Tryon, Lincoln Co. microfilm reel C.060 402 30 record of deeds 1769=1774, Vol. 1, 23 Oct 1773, deed bk 1, pg. 729:

Pounds Paul Wizenhunt to Jacob Forney, Tryon Co., to-Branch of Killian Creek 75 acres. Paul PW (his mark) Wizenhunt, Devol Crites. 

Family

Catherine [unknown] d. 1810
Marriage*He married Catherine [unknown]
Children

Catherine [unknown]

ID# 34853, d. 1810
Marriage*Catherine [unknown] married Paul Whisenhunt, son of John Peter Visinand and Maria Magdalena Sumi
Death*Catherine [unknown] died in 1810 in Washington Co., VA

Family

Paul Whisenhunt b. circa 1739, d. 2 October 1806
Children

Peter Whisenand

ID# 34854, b. circa 1769, d. after 1850
Father*Paul Whisenhunt b. c 1739, d. 2 Oct 1806
Mother*Catherine [unknown] d. 1810
Birth*Peter Whisenand was born circa 1769 in Lincoln Co., NC
Marriage*He married Mary Magdalene [unknown]
Death*Peter Whisenand died after 1850 in Overton Co., TN

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1790Census record not found.
1800Census record not found
1810Census record not found
1820Census record not found
1830Census record not found
1840Census record not found
1850Overton Co., TNage 81, In the household with daughter Mary & David Sells.
Note*Peter Whisenand 4 sons and 1 daughter. 

Family

Mary Magdalene [unknown] d. before 1850
Marriage*He married Mary Magdalene [unknown]
Child

Mary Magdalene [unknown]

ID# 34855, d. before 1850
Marriage*Mary Magdalene [unknown] married Peter Whisenand, son of Paul Whisenhunt and Catherine [unknown]
Death*Mary Magdalene [unknown] died before 1850 in Overton Co., TN
Name Variation Mary Magdalene [unknown] was also known as Polly Whisenand. 

Family

Peter Whisenand b. circa 1769, d. after 1850
Child

Mary Magdalene Whisenand

ID# 34856, b. 11 October 1794, d. 13 May 1861
Father*Peter Whisenand b. c 1769, d. a 1850
Mother*Mary Magdalene [unknown] d. b 1850
Birth*Mary Magdalene Whisenand was born on 11 October 1794 in Sullivan Co., TN
Marriage*She married David Leander Sells in 1817. 
Death*Mary Magdalene Whisenand died on 13 May 1861 in Overton Co., TN, at age 66. 
Burial*She was buried in Sells Cem., Ozone, Overton Co., TN, 36.493889,-85.275000
Census*Mary Magdalene Whisenand appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Overton Co., TN, age 54. Her father lives in the household. 

Family

David Leander Sells b. 5 July 1797, d. 8 May 1875
Children

David Leander Sells

ID# 34857, b. 5 July 1797, d. 8 May 1875
Birth*David Leander Sells was born on 5 July 1797 in Sullivan Co., TN
Marriage*He married Mary Magdalene Whisenand, daughter of Peter Whisenand and Mary Magdalene [unknown], in 1817. 
Death*David Leander Sells died on 8 May 1875 in Overton Co., TN, at age 77; He was also married to Nancy Jane Thomas. 
Census*David Leander Sells appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Overton Co., TN, age 52, farmer, real estate value $300. 

Family

Mary Magdalene Whisenand b. 11 October 1794, d. 13 May 1861
Children

Rebecca Jane Sells

ID# 34858, b. 4 March 1841
Father*David Leander Sells b. 5 Jul 1797, d. 8 May 1875
Mother*Mary Magdalene Whisenand b. 11 Oct 1794, d. 13 May 1861
Birth*Rebecca Jane Sells was born on 4 March 1841 in TN
Census*Rebecca Jane Sells appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Overton Co., TN, age 9. 

Jacob Isaac Whisnand

ID# 34859, b. 25 August 1797, d. 11 April 1859
Father*Jacob W. Whisenand b. c 1771, d. 17 Sep 1843
Mother*Rebecca Nicely b. 1 Oct 1776, d. 8 Oct 1856
Birth*Jacob Isaac Whisnand was born on 25 August 1797 in Washington Co., VA
Marriage*He married Mary Ann Isley
Death*Jacob Isaac Whisnand died on 11 April 1859 in Monroe Co., IN, at age 61. 
Burial*He was buried in Rose Hill Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.166389,-86.548056

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1820Washington Co., VA
1830Sullivan Co., TN
1840Monroe Co., IN
1850Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 54, farmer, real estate value $1800.
Note*Author's note: Rex Whisnand, of Pleasanton, CA, states that he has a copy of Isaac Whisnand's death certificate and Jacob Whisinand's will (I do not know which Jacob). Rex states that both records confirm that Isaac Whisnand was the son of Jacob and Rebecca. 

Family

Mary Ann Isley b. 7 January 1800, d. 8 October 1851
Marriage*Jacob Isaac Whisnand married Mary Ann Isley
Children

Mary Ann Isley

ID# 34860, b. 7 January 1800, d. 8 October 1851
Birth*Mary Ann Isley was born on 7 January 1800 in TN
Marriage*She married Jacob Isaac Whisnand, son of Jacob W. Whisenand and Rebecca Nicely
Death*Mary Ann Isley died on 8 October 1851 in Monroe Co., IN, at age 51. 
Burial*She was buried in Rose Hill Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.166389,-86.548056
Census*Mary Ann Isley appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, age 50. 

Family

Jacob Isaac Whisnand b. 25 August 1797, d. 11 April 1859
Children

Isaac Jackson Whisenand

ID# 34861, b. 18 February 1829, d. 4 July 1910
Father*Jacob Isaac Whisnand b. 25 Aug 1797, d. 11 Apr 1859
Mother*Mary Ann Isley b. 7 Jan 1800, d. 8 Oct 1851
Birth*Isaac Jackson Whisenand was born on 18 February 1829 in Sullivan Co., TN.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Matilda Farmer on 19 September 1850 in Monroe Co., IN
Marriage*Isaac Jackson Whisenand married Sabina Clark on 11 February 1864 in Gibson Co., IN.2 
Death*Isaac Jackson Whisenand died on 4 July 1910 in Monroe Co., IN, at age 81.2 
Burial*He was buried in Rose Hill Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.166389,-86.548056

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 21, living at home
1860Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 31, farmer, R$1800., P$800.
1870Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 41, farmer, R$3045., P$700. Julia A. Arthan, white, female, age 16, born IN, resides in the household.
1880Van Buren, Monroe Co., INage 51, md., farmer
1900Van Buren, Monroe Co., INage 71, md. 50 yrs., farmer
1910Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 81, md. 2 times, 46 yrs.
Note*Isaac came with his father to Monroe County, Indiana in 1830. He grew up on the family farm, and attended the local schools. He was a member of the Monroe County Board of Trustees in the County's early days. It is said that he gave liberally to all charities. For President, he voted for Pierce. He voted for Lincoln in 1860. In 1876, he switched to the Greenback party, and had been an active member in that party until his death. Author's note: This information was taken in part from a biographical sketch made of Isaac in the book History of Counties of Morgan, Monroe, etc. 1884. 

Family 1

Mary Matilda Farmer b. circa 1832, d. July 1863
Marriage*Isaac Jackson Whisenand married Mary Matilda Farmer on 19 September 1850 in Monroe Co., IN
Children

Family 2

Sabina Clark b. 16 June 1839, d. 9 September 1917
Marriage*Isaac Jackson Whisenand married Sabina Clark on 11 February 1864 in Gibson Co., IN.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Catherine Whisenhunt

ID# 34863, b. before 1785
Father*Paul Whisenhunt b. c 1739, d. 2 Oct 1806
Mother*Catherine [unknown] d. 1810
Birth*Catherine Whisenhunt was born before 1785; She married John Whitsell. 
Nickname Catherine Whisenhunt also went by the name of Caty. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 6 August 1810 in Washington Co., VA

John Whisenand

ID# 34865, b. circa 1777, d. 17 September 1842
Father*Paul Whisenhunt b. c 1739, d. 2 Oct 1806
Mother*Catherine [unknown] d. 1810
Birth*John Whisenand was born circa 1777 in VA
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Susong
Death*John Whisenand died on 17 September 1842 in Monroe Co., IN

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1790Census record not found. I believe he and his parents were in Virginia at the time the 1790 census was taken. Unfortunately, parts of the Virginia census data for that time period has either been lost or destroyed, and therefore unavailable to us.
1800Census record not found
1810Washington Co., VA
1820Census record not found
1830Census record not found
1840Monroe Co., IN

Family

Elizabeth Susong b. circa 1777, d. 30 August 1852
Marriage*John Whisenand married Elizabeth Susong
Children

Elizabeth Susong

ID# 34866, b. circa 1777, d. 30 August 1852
Birth*Elizabeth Susong was born circa 1777 in VA; Her parents were Andrew Susong and Barbara [unknown]. 
Marriage*She married John Whisenand, son of Paul Whisenhunt and Catherine [unknown]
Death*Elizabeth Susong died on 30 August 1852 in Monroe Co., IN
Name Variation Elizabeth Susong was also known as Betty. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Clear Creek, Monroe Co., IN, age 73, living in the household with her son-in-law and daughter David & Amanda Miller. 

Family

John Whisenand b. circa 1777, d. 17 September 1842
Children

George W. Whisenand

ID# 34867, b. 27 December 1780, d. 18 September 1863
Father*Paul Whisenhunt b. c 1739, d. 2 Oct 1806
Mother*Catherine [unknown] d. 1810
Birth*George W. Whisenand was born on 27 December 1780 in Washington Co., VA
Marriage*He married Mary Owen in 1808 in VA
Death*George W. Whisenand died on 18 September 1863 in Monroe Co., IN, at age 82.1 
Burial*He was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.236667,-86.573333

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1790Census record not found. I believe he and his parents were in Virginia at the time the 1790 census was taken. Unfortunately, parts of the Virginia census data for that time period has either been lost or destroyed, and therefore unavailable to us.
1810Washington Co., VA
1820Census record not found
1830Census record not found
1840Census record not found
1850Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 71, farmer, R$3000.
1860Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 79, personal property value $1200. He resides household with Jonathan & Rebecca Whisnand
Note*Left Virginia in 1811 and moved to Ohio where he worked as a Hatter for several years. In 1813, he moved to Charlestown, Clarke County, Indiana. In 1818, he moved to Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. In 1821, he was farming 80 acres of land. In 1838, he build a woolen mill at Ellettaville. His son Jonathan ran the mill until 1844. Source: History of Counties of Morgan, Monroe, etc., 1884, and Myron Whisnant, dec'd. His Will is presented here, courtesy of Betty M. Mann, Lansing, MI:

Will of George Whisenand, made June 20, 1856, probate Jan. 29, 1864, will record book 3, page 218, Monroe Co., IN.
Will

Be it known that I, George Whisenand this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time hereafter made as to such worldly estate as it has pleased God to entrust me with I dispose of the same in the following manner viz.
I desire and direct first that all my just debts and funeral expense be paid as soon after my decease as possible without injury to my estate - I will and bequeath to my daughter Ann Simpson, to here children or heirs one hundred dollars in addition to the amount I have heretofore given to her & her husband Luke Simpson. It is my will I bequeath that all the remainder of my money & estate be divided between my children as now thereafter named as follows so as to make them equal recipients in addition to the amount which I have heretofore given them viz. Catherine Davon, Sarah Simpson, Elizabeth Starnes, Jane Griffa, Amanda Delap and Mary Ann Neff. and George Whisenand and to their children heirs at law. and I hereby state that I have given to my dutiful sons Jonathan & William their full proportion of my property & equivalent with the above named children recipients by this will.
In witness whereof I, George Whisenand, the testator have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of June A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty six.

George Whisenand (seal)

The foregoing was signed, sealed, published and delivered by the above and before George Whisenand as his last will and testimony in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witness thereto in the presence of the said testator, and in the presence of each other this twenthy day of June one thousand eight hundred and fifty six.

George W. Hardin Joshua O. Howe Thomas Milikan

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Family

Mary Owen b. 26 June 1790, d. 29 March 1852
Marriage*George W. Whisenand married Mary Owen in 1808 in VA
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Susanna Whisenhunt

ID# 34868, b. 1782
Father*Paul Whisenhunt b. c 1739, d. 2 Oct 1806
Mother*Catherine [unknown] d. 1810
Birth*Susanna Whisenhunt was born in 1782 in Smyth Co., VA; She married John Young. 

Jewell L. Whisenant

ID# 34869, b. 13 November 1915, d. 25 December 1918
Father*James Clarence Whisenant b. 26 Mar 1894, d. 20 Apr 1948
Mother*Beulah Mae Legler b. c 1899, d. 1959
Burial*Jewell L. Whisenant was buried in Burkburnett Cem., Burkburnett, Wichita Co., TX, 34.077778,-98.552500
Birth*She was born on 13 November 1915 in Baylor Co., TX.1,2 
Death*She died on 25 December 1918 in Wichita Co., TX, at age 3.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S188] Birth Certificate.

Elizabeth Whisenhunt

ID# 34870
Father*Paul Whisenhunt b. c 1739, d. 2 Oct 1806
Mother*Catherine [unknown] d. 1810
Note*Elizabeth Whisenhunt I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed. 
Name Variation Elizabeth Whisenhunt was also known as Betsey. 

Jacob W. Whisenand

ID# 34871, b. circa 1771, d. 17 September 1843
Father*Paul Whisenhunt b. c 1739, d. 2 Oct 1806
Mother*Catherine [unknown] d. 1810
Birth*Jacob W. Whisenand was born circa 1771 in PA
Marriage*He married Rebecca Nicely
Death*Jacob W. Whisenand died on 17 September 1843 in Monroe Co., IN
Burial*He was buried in Rose Hill Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.166389,-86.548056

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1790Census record not found. I believe he and his parents were in Virginia at the time the 1790 census was taken. Unfortunately, parts of the Virginia census data for that time period has either been lost or destroyed, and therefore unavailable to us.
1800Census record not found
1810Washington Co., VA
1820Washington Co., VA
1830Washington Co., VA
1840Census record not found.
Note*Drew a pension from the Revolutionary War as a child spy. 

Family

Rebecca Nicely b. 1 October 1776, d. 8 October 1856
Marriage*Jacob W. Whisenand married Rebecca Nicely
Children

Mary Barbara Whisenhunt

ID# 34872, b. before 1769
Father*Paul Whisenhunt b. c 1739, d. 2 Oct 1806
Mother*Catherine [unknown] d. 1810
Birth*Mary Barbara Whisenhunt was born before 1769; She married Henry Hoover, on 27 Feb 1787, in Washington Co., VA. 

John H. Blanton

ID# 34873, b. 7 May 1921, d. 24 May 1994
Birth*John H. Blanton was born on 7 May 1921 in SC
Marriage*He married Helen Leona Whisonant, daughter of Lloyd Thomas Whisonant and Nannie Kathrine Allen, before 1941. 
Death*John H. Blanton died on 24 May 1994 in King George Co., VA, at age 73. 
Burial*He was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cem., Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania Co., VA, 38.26920,-77.49530

Family

Helen Leona Whisonant b. 27 December 1922, d. 28 September 1993
Child
  • John Ricky Blanton

Michael Whisnand1

ID# 34874, b. 4 January 1816, d. 21 March 1895
Father*Jacob W. Whisenand b. c 1771, d. 17 Sep 1843
Mother*Rebecca Nicely b. 1 Oct 1776, d. 8 Oct 1856
Birth*Michael Whisnand was born on 4 January 1816 in VA.2,1 
Marriage*He married Delila Lundy on 23 April 1835 in Washington Co., VA.2 
Death*Michael Whisnand died on 21 March 1895 in Bucklin, Linn Co., MO, at age 79.1 
Burial*He was buried in Union Chapel Cem., Macon Co., MO, 39.91999,-92.82442.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1840Macon Co., MO
1850Macon Co., MOage 34, farmer, real estate value $300.
1860Walnut Creek, Macon Co., MOage 44, farmer, real estate value $1400., personal property value $800. Stephen W. Hickman, age 4, resides in the household.
1870Macon Co., MOage 56, farmer, R$2000., P$550. There are only two other individuals living in the household. They are Wesley Whisenand, age 13, and George Whisenand, age 13. I've identified George as Michael's grandson, but I have doubts about Wesley being Michael's son.
1880White, Macon Co., MOage 64, widowed, retired farmer. Resides with son Isaac Whisenand.
Name Variation Michael Whisnand was also known as Whisenand. 
Occupation*He was Farmer. 
Note*Michael and his brother Solomon came to New Boston, Missouri in the early 1800's. The records section of a family Bible, held by Daisy Maude McCain, is reported to be the Bible of Michael and Delila Whisenhunt. The Bible shows the spelling of Michael family name to be Whissannand. It also lists the birth and marriage of Michael and Delila, and the births of their children. All the entries appear to have been made at the same time, in the same handwritting. Merlene Meldrem Whisenand doesn't know the location of the original Bible. Only three record pages remain. 

Family 1

Delila Lundy b. 11 October 1812, d. 9 July 1865
Marriage*He married Delila Lundy on 23 April 1835 in Washington Co., VA.2 
Children

Family 2

Child

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S102] Letter, Phifer George Benfield to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Delila Lundy

ID# 34875, b. 11 October 1812, d. 9 July 1865
Birth*Delila Lundy was born on 11 October 1812 in VA.1,2 
Marriage*She married Michael Whisnand, son of Jacob W. Whisenand and Rebecca Nicely, on 23 April 1835 in Washington Co., VA.1 
Death*Delila Lundy died on 9 July 1865 in Macon, Macon Co., MO, at age 52.2 
Burial*She was buried in Union Chapel Cem., Macon Co., MO, 39.91999,-92.82442.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Macon Co., MOage 40
1860Walnut Creek, Macon Co., MOage 48

Family

Michael Whisnand b. 4 January 1816, d. 21 March 1895
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Letter, Phifer George Benfield to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Elsa Ellen Whisenand

ID# 34876, b. 18 October 1838, d. 11 September 1870
Father*Michael Whisnand b. 4 Jan 1816, d. 21 Mar 1895
Mother*Delila Lundy b. 11 Oct 1812, d. 9 Jul 1865
Birth*Elsa Ellen Whisenand was born on 18 October 1838 in MO.1 
Marriage*She married John King on 11 September 1856 in Macon Co., MO.2 
Death*Elsa Ellen Whisenand died on 11 September 1870 in Macon Co., MO, at age 31. 
Census*Elsa Ellen Whisenand appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Macon Co., MO, age 11. 

Family

John King b. 26 October 1835, d. 4 June 1912
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Letter, Phifer George Benfield to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

John King

ID# 34877, b. 26 October 1835, d. 4 June 1912
Birth*John King was born on 26 October 1835. 
Marriage*He married Elsa Ellen Whisenand, daughter of Michael Whisnand and Delila Lundy, on 11 September 1856 in Macon Co., MO.1 
Death*John King died on 4 June 1912 in Macon Co., MO, at age 76. 

Family

Elsa Ellen Whisenand b. 18 October 1838, d. 11 September 1870
Children

Citations

  1. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Nancy Delilah King

ID# 34878, b. 20 February 1860, d. 23 December 1949
Father*John King b. 26 Oct 1835, d. 4 Jun 1912
Mother*Elsa Ellen Whisenand b. 18 Oct 1838, d. 11 Sep 1870
Birth*Nancy Delilah King was born on 20 February 1860; She married George Washington Dowell on 07 Mar 1875. 
Death*She died on 23 December 1949 at age 89. 

Rebecca Nicely

ID# 34879, b. 1 October 1776, d. 8 October 1856
Birth*Rebecca Nicely was born on 1 October 1776 in Washington Co., VA
Marriage*She married Jacob W. Whisenand, son of Paul Whisenhunt and Catherine [unknown]
Death*Rebecca Nicely died on 8 October 1856 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, at age 80. 
Burial*She was buried in Rose Hill Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.166389,-86.548056
Census*Rebecca Nicely appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Van Buren, Monroe Co., IN, age 75, real estate value $800. Her daughter Elizabeth lives with her. 

Family

Jacob W. Whisenand b. circa 1771, d. 17 September 1843
Children

Catherine Whisenand

ID# 34880, b. 6 August 1818, d. 20 December 1909
Father*Jacob W. Whisenand b. c 1771, d. 17 Sep 1843
Mother*Rebecca Nicely b. 1 Oct 1776, d. 8 Oct 1856
Birth*Catherine Whisenand was born on 6 August 1818 in Washington Co., VA.1 
Marriage*She married John Garrett Davolt, son of Adam Davolt and Frances Whisenand, on 5 October 1835 in Washington Co., VA
Death*Catherine Whisenand died on 20 December 1909 in Macon Co., MO, at age 91. 
Burial*She was buried in Union Chapel Cem., Macon Co., MO, 39.91999,-92.82442

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Macon Co., MOage 31
1860Walnut Creek, Macon Co., MOage 42
1870Walnut Creek, Macon Co., MOage 52
1880White, Macon Co., MOage 62, md.
1900White, Macon Co., MOage 81, widowed, 12 ch., 8 living

Family

John Garrett Davolt b. 8 August 1812, d. 16 February 1893
Marriage*Catherine Whisenand married John Garrett Davolt, son of Adam Davolt and Frances Whisenand, on 5 October 1835 in Washington Co., VA
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Mary Ann Whisennand

ID# 34881, b. circa 1817, d. before 1843
Father*John Whisenand b. c 1777, d. 17 Sep 1842
Mother*Elizabeth Susong b. c 1777, d. 30 Aug 1852
Birth*Mary Ann Whisennand was born circa 1817. 
Marriage*She married Francis Ramsey on 19 June 1837 in Monroe Co., IN
Death*Mary Ann Whisennand died before 1843. 

Family

Francis Ramsey
Children

Mary Owen

ID# 34882, b. 26 June 1790, d. 29 March 1852
Birth*Mary Owen was born on 26 June 1790 in Tazewell Co., VA
Marriage*She married George W. Whisenand, son of Paul Whisenhunt and Catherine [unknown], in 1808 in VA
Death*Mary Owen died on 29 March 1852 in Monroe Co., IN, at age 61.1 
Burial*She was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.236667,-86.573333
Census*Mary Owen appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, age 61, born "PA". 

Family

George W. Whisenand b. 27 December 1780, d. 18 September 1863
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Catharine Whisenand

ID# 34883, b. 8 March 1811, d. 8 July 1890
Father*George W. Whisenand b. 27 Dec 1780, d. 18 Sep 1863
Mother*Mary Owen b. 26 Jun 1790, d. 29 Mar 1852
Birth*Catharine Whisenand was born on 8 March 1811 in Washington Co., VA
Marriage*She married Wilson M. De Vore on 7 April 1831 in Monroe Co., IN
Death*Catharine Whisenand died on 8 July 1890 in Iroquois Co., IL, at age 79. 
Burial*She was buried in Sugar Creek Cem., Iroquois Co., IL, 40.625278,-87.635556

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Richland, Fountain Co., INage 39, md.
1860Milford, Iroquois Co., ILage 49, md.
1870Milford, Iroquois Co., ILage 59, R$4655., P$300.
1880Sheldon, Iroquois Co., ILage 69, widowed

Family

Wilson M. De Vore b. 14 July 1809, d. 13 March 1861
Marriage*Catharine Whisenand married Wilson M. De Vore on 7 April 1831 in Monroe Co., IN
Children

Paul Whisenhunt II

ID# 34884, b. circa 1795, d. 1824
Father*Paul Whisenhunt b. c 1739, d. 2 Oct 1806
Mother*Catherine [unknown] d. 1810
Birth*Paul Whisenhunt II was born circa 1795; He married Hannah Bugley 22 Dec 1815, Washington Co., IN. 
Death*He died in 1824 in Monroe Co., IN
Cens-NF* Census record not found in 1820. 
Note*Author's note: Betty M. Mann, of Lansing, MI, gave me a hand-written copy of Paul's Will which follows. I've typed it literally:
Will of Paul Whisenand

Probated Jan 9, 1824 [Book 1, page 13]

This day was presented to me. Jacob B. Lucas clerk of the circuit court of Monroe Co. the last will and testimant of Paul Whisenand, deceased, and was proven by oath of Thomas Thornburgh and John Owens, surviving witnesses thereto and on motion of John M. Jenkins executor therein named. The widow refusing to qualify as exector. Said will is submitted to record which is in the following words and figures towit:

In the name of God, amen, I Paul Whisenand, weak in body, though sound of mind feeling that my departure near at hand and deem it necessary to make some dispsiton, sale of property. Therefore in the joint plan commit my soul to God and his keeping.
Secondly: It's my will that my just depts be paid, and after that my personal property to be equally divided between my beloved wife and children.
Thirdly: my land to be sold and the proceeds of which to be equally divided between my beloved wife and children, to be laid out in hands for there benefit.
Fourthly: I appoint John M. Jenkins executor and my beloved wife execorix of my last will and testiment.

Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Thomas Thornburge. and John Owens Jr.

Paul Whisenand [book 1 page 13]
_____________________

Probate order book A page 74-77 dated Apr. 10, 1824
list of inventory at sale of Paul Whisenand, deceased.

Nicholas Whisenand, 1 cow $7.50
Geo. Whisenand, 1 cow 6.50
Geo. Whisenand, 13 cups ginger 1.25
Nicholas Whisenand, 1 pot & hooks .43, 3/4
William Whisenand, furniture 8.00
William Whisenand, 1 bag .25
John Whisenand, bowl, tea pot .62 1/2
others
_______________.
 

Solomon Whisenand

ID# 34886, b. 4 January 1816, d. 11 January 1878
Father*Jacob W. Whisenand b. c 1771, d. 17 Sep 1843
Mother*Rebecca Nicely b. 1 Oct 1776, d. 8 Oct 1856
Birth*Solomon Whisenand was born on 4 January 1816 in Washington Co., VA; Note: His tombstone gives his d.o.b. as "1814". 
Marriage*He married Rachel Lundy on 3 January 1839 in Macon Co., MO
Death*Solomon Whisenand died on 11 January 1878 at age 62.1 
Burial*He was buried in Masonic Cem., Bucklin, Linn Co., MO

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1840Census record not found
1850Macon Co., MOage 36, farmer, real estate value $300.
1860Walnut Creek, Macon Co., MOage 46, farmer, real estate value $4800., personal property value $900. George Burgett, age 30, school teacher, resides in the household.
1870Yellow Creek, Linn Co., MOage 55, hotel keeper, R$7000., PR1350.
Occupation*Solomon Whisenand was Farmer. 
Note*He A granddaughter, Edith Whisenand, stated in a memorandum, dated March 10, 1963, that Solomon and Rachel Whisennand came to Missouri near New Boston in covered wagons with two brothers and a sister to take up government land grants. Author's note: Fred E. Whisenand Jr. says that Solomon and Rachel were married on 3 Jan 1839. I do not know his source. 

Family

Rachel Lundy b. 30 June 1814, d. 21 January 1901
Marriage*He married Rachel Lundy on 3 January 1839 in Macon Co., MO
Children

Citations

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

Rachel Lundy

ID# 34887, b. 30 June 1814, d. 21 January 1901
Birth*Rachel Lundy was born on 30 June 1814 in VA.1 
Marriage*She married Solomon Whisenand, son of Jacob W. Whisenand and Rebecca Nicely, on 3 January 1839 in Macon Co., MO
Death*Rachel Lundy died on 21 January 1901 at age 86.2 
Burial*She was buried in Masonic Cem., Bucklin, Linn Co., MO

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Macon Co., MOage 36
1860Walnut Creek, Macon Co., MOage 46
1870Yellow Creek, Linn Co., MOage 55
1880Bucklin, Linn Co., MOage 65, widow
1900Bucklin, Linn Co., MOage 85, widow, 9 ch., 4 living. boarder in the Owens household.

Family

Solomon Whisenand b. 4 January 1816, d. 11 January 1878
Marriage*Rachel Lundy married Solomon Whisenand, son of Jacob W. Whisenand and Rebecca Nicely, on 3 January 1839 in Macon Co., MO
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Pleasant Henry Sells

ID# 34888, b. 4 June 1832, d. 3 March 1862
Father*David Leander Sells b. 5 Jul 1797, d. 8 May 1875
Mother*Mary Magdalene Whisenand b. 11 Oct 1794, d. 13 May 1861
Birth*Pleasant Henry Sells was born on 4 June 1832 in TN; He married Martha K. Reeder before 1851. He married Margaret Elizabeth Hargrove on 21 Dec 1854. 
Death*He died on 3 March 1862 at age 29. 
Census*Pleasant Henry Sells appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Overton Co., TN, age 18, living at home. 

Jake G. Jirasek

ID# 34889, b. 30 March 1920, d. 2 April 1999
Birth*Jake G. Jirasek was born on 30 March 1920. 
Marriage*He married Virginia Eleanor Whisenant, daughter of James Benjamin Whisenant and Ida Mae Dunham, on 2 November 1940. 
Death*Jake G. Jirasek died on 2 April 1999 in Austin, Travis Co., TX, at age 79. 
Burial*He was buried in Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cem. & Mausoleum, Austin, Travis Co., TX, 30.436944,-97.666944

Family

Virginia Eleanor Whisenant b. 24 January 1922, d. 29 November 2005
Child
  • Jeanette Virginia Jirasek

Elnora A. Bumpus

ID# 34890, b. June 1885, d. 19 April 1951
Birth*Elnora A. Bumpus was born in June 1885 in IL
Marriage*She married William Henry Whisenhunt, son of William Henry Whisenhunt and Mary Ann Griffin, in April 1930. 
Death*Elnora A. Bumpus died on 19 April 1951 in Mount Vernon, Jefferson Co., IL, at age 65. 
Burial*She was buried in Round Knoll Cem., Jefferson Co., IL

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Dodds, Jefferson Co., ILage 45, single, resides with father Nathan Bumpus.
1940Spring Garden, Jefferson Co., ILage 56, md., completed the 4th. grade.

Family

William Henry Whisenhunt b. 11 November 1868, d. 26 January 1941

Jonathan Owen Whisnand

ID# 34891, b. 26 August 1816, d. 2 September 1885
Father*George W. Whisenand b. 27 Dec 1780, d. 18 Sep 1863
Mother*Mary Owen b. 26 Jun 1790, d. 29 Mar 1852
Birth*Jonathan Owen Whisnand was born on 26 August 1816 in Clarke Co., IN
Marriage*He married Rebecca Ann Ridge on 17 December 1852. 
Death*Jonathan Owen Whisnand died on 2 September 1885 at age 69. 
Burial*He was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.236667,-86.573333

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 34, living at home
1860Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 43, farmer, real estate value $4000., personal property value $3639.
1870Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 54, farmer, R$7000., P$6000. Two additional people reside in the household. They are William J. Sutton, age 22, and Jane Warren, age 25.
1880Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 64, md., farmer
Occupation*Jonathan Owen Whisnand was Farmer. 
Name Variation As of 1 June 1870, Jonathan Owen Whisnand was also known as Whisenand.1 

Family

Rebecca Ann Ridge b. 7 August 1818, d. 3 August 1895
Marriage*He married Rebecca Ann Ridge on 17 December 1852. 
Child

Citations

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

Nancy Jane Whisenand

ID# 34892, b. 1826
Father*George W. Whisenand b. 27 Dec 1780, d. 18 Sep 1863
Mother*Mary Owen b. 26 Jun 1790, d. 29 Mar 1852
Birth*Nancy Jane Whisenand was born in 1826 in IN; She married Sampson Griffey on 06 May 1852, Monroe Co., IN. 
Census*Nancy Jane Whisenand appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, age 24, living at home. 

Amanda Whisennand

ID# 34893, b. 16 August 1827, d. 30 January 1883
Father*George W. Whisenand b. 27 Dec 1780, d. 18 Sep 1863
Mother*Mary Owen b. 26 Jun 1790, d. 29 Mar 1852
Birth*Amanda Whisennand was born on 16 August 1827 in Monroe Co., IN.1 
Marriage*She married William Delap on 30 November 1851 in Monroe Co., IN
Death*Amanda Whisennand died on 30 January 1883 in Monroe Co., IN, at age 55.1 
Burial*She was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.236667,-86.573333; I understand there is no proof she is buried here. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 22, living at home
1860Monroe Co., IN
1870Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 40, md.
1880Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 52, widow, farmer

Family

William Delap b. 1 April 1831, d. 3 April 1876
Marriage*Amanda Whisennand married William Delap on 30 November 1851 in Monroe Co., IN
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

William W. Whisnand

ID# 34894, b. 23 April 1830, d. 3 May 1914
Father*George W. Whisenand b. 27 Dec 1780, d. 18 Sep 1863
Mother*Mary Owen b. 26 Jun 1790, d. 29 Mar 1852
Birth*William W. Whisnand was born on 23 April 1830 in Monroe Co., IN.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Jane Houston on 25 April 1852. 
Marriage*William W. Whisnand married Eliza F. Vannoy on 2 February 1860. 
Marriage*William W. Whisnand married Mary E. Jackson on 10 October 1880. 
Death*William W. Whisnand died on 3 May 1914 in Monroe Co., IN, at age 84.2,1 
Burial*He was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.236667,-86.573333

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 19, living at home
1860Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 30, farmer, real estate value $1900., personal property value $500.
1870Monroe Co., INage 40, farmer, R$2000., P$1500. Sarah E. Vannoy, female, age 13, lives in the household.
1880Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 50, widowed, farmer
1900Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 70, md. 19 yrs., farmer
1910Ellettsville, Monroe Co., INage 80, md. 2 times, 29 yrs.
Name Variation As of 1 June 1870, William W. Whisnand was also known as Whisenand.3 

Family 1

Sarah Jane Houston b. 17 July 1828, d. 6 August 1859
Marriage*He married Sarah Jane Houston on 25 April 1852. 
Children

Family 2

Eliza F. Vannoy b. 28 June 1838, d. 13 January 1880
Marriage*William W. Whisnand married Eliza F. Vannoy on 2 February 1860. 
Children

Family 3

Mary E. Jackson b. 20 March 1856, d. 1 June 1910
Marriage*William W. Whisnand married Mary E. Jackson on 10 October 1880. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

George Whisenand Jr.

ID# 34895, b. 1833
Father*George W. Whisenand b. 27 Dec 1780, d. 18 Sep 1863
Mother*Mary Owen b. 26 Jun 1790, d. 29 Mar 1852
Birth*George Whisenand Jr. was born in 1833 in IN
Census*George Whisenand Jr. appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, age 17, living at home. 

Jacob Whisenand

ID# 34896, b. 31 March 1831, d. 25 September 1853
Father*Jacob Isaac Whisnand b. 25 Aug 1797, d. 11 Apr 1859
Mother*Mary Ann Isley b. 7 Jan 1800, d. 8 Oct 1851
Birth*Jacob Whisenand was born on 31 March 1831 in IN
Marriage*He married Mary Korizley on 30 August 1852. 
Death*Jacob Whisenand died on 25 September 1853 in Monroe Co., IN, at age 22. 
Burial*He was buried in Rose Hill Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.166389,-86.548056
Census*Jacob Whisenand appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, age 19, living at home. 

Family

Mary Korizley

William C. Whisnand

ID# 34897, b. 13 May 1834, d. 26 April 1907
Father*Jacob Isaac Whisnand b. 25 Aug 1797, d. 11 Apr 1859
Mother*Mary Ann Isley b. 7 Jan 1800, d. 8 Oct 1851
Birth*William C. Whisnand was born on 13 May 1834 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN
Marriage*He married Sarah E. Graham on 23 May 1854 in Rush Co., IN.1,2 
Marriage*William C. Whisnand married Margaret R. Pope on 10 April 1874. 
Death*William C. Whisnand died on 26 April 1907 in Monmouth, Warren Co., IL, at age 72. 
Burial*He was buried in Monmouth Cem., Monmouth, Warren Co., IL, 40.91975,-90.64026

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 17, living at home
1860Spring Grove, Warren Co., ILage 26, farmer
1870Piper City, Ford Co., ILage 36, post master, R$8000., P$400.
1880Piper City, Ford Co., ILage 46, md., postmaster
1900Page, Cass Co., NDage 66, md. 46 yrs.
Obituary*

Family 1

Sarah E. Graham b. 1 July 1831, d. 25 October 1872
Marriage*William C. Whisnand married Sarah E. Graham on 23 May 1854 in Rush Co., IN.1,2 
Children

Family 2

Margaret R. Pope b. February 1839, d. 1925
Marriage*William C. Whisnand married Margaret R. Pope on 10 April 1874. 

Citations

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

Sarah Ellen Whisnand

ID# 34898, b. circa 1838, d. 1860
Father*Jacob Isaac Whisnand b. 25 Aug 1797, d. 11 Apr 1859
Mother*Mary Ann Isley b. 7 Jan 1800, d. 8 Oct 1851
Birth*Sarah Ellen Whisnand was born circa 1838 in Monroe Co., IN
Marriage*She married Isaac W. Mayfield on 29 November 1855. 
Death*Sarah Ellen Whisnand died in 1860. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 12
1860Monroe Co., IN

Family

Isaac W. Mayfield b. circa 1836
Child

James Madison Whisnand

ID# 34899, b. 25 July 1840, d. 14 January 1919
Father*Jacob Isaac Whisnand b. 25 Aug 1797, d. 11 Apr 1859
Mother*Mary Ann Isley b. 7 Jan 1800, d. 8 Oct 1851
Birth*James Madison Whisnand was born on 25 July 1840 in Monroe Co., IN
Marriage*He married Mary Elizabeth Jennings on 16 August 1860 in Warren Co., IL.1 
Death*James Madison Whisnand died on 14 January 1919 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 78. 
Burial*He was buried in Rosedale Cem., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, 34.040000,-118.298056

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 9
1860Spring Grove, Warren Co., ILage 20, living in household with brother William C.
1870Brenton, Ford Co., ILage 30, farmer, R$3200., P$284.
1880Brenton, Ford Co., ILage 39, md., farmer
1900Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 59, md., md. 40 yrs., farmer. In the household with his son Theodore Whisnand
1910Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 70, md. 1 time, 50 yrs., box maker

Family

Mary Elizabeth Jennings b. 7 July 1839, d. 10 February 1919
Marriage*James Madison Whisnand married Mary Elizabeth Jennings on 16 August 1860 in Warren Co., IL.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Elizabeth Whisenand

ID# 34900, b. 15 March 1800, d. 14 September 1860
Father*Jacob W. Whisenand b. c 1771, d. 17 Sep 1843
Mother*Rebecca Nicely b. 1 Oct 1776, d. 8 Oct 1856
Birth*Elizabeth Whisenand was born on 15 March 1800 in Washington Co., VA
Death*She died on 14 September 1860 in IN at age 60. 
Burial*She was buried in Rose Hill Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.166389,-86.548056

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Van Buren, Monroe Co., INage 50, In household with mother.
1860Monroe Co., INage 60, living in the household with Isaac J. & Mary Whisnand