Isaac Lawson Brown

ID# 3801, b. 25 October 1877

Father*Lawson Brown b. 17 Jan 1833, d. 28 Oct 1897
Mother*Elizabeth A. Whisenant b. Oct 1838
Isaac Lawson Brown|b. 25 Oct 1877|p77.htm#i3801|Lawson Brown|b. 17 Jan 1833\nd. 28 Oct 1897|p18.htm#i861|Elizabeth A. Whisenant|b. Oct 1838|p18.htm#i860|||||||Nicholas Whisenhunt|b. c 1801\nd. b 1860|p9.htm#i446|Barbara Miller|b. c 1801\nd. 1884|p9.htm#i447|

Birth*25 October 1877, NC1 
Burial*Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 354710N0814526W 
Death*NC 
Census1 June 1880, Burke Co., NC 
Census1 June 1900, Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 22 single, resides in the household of his brother John M. Brown. 
Census15 April 1910, Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 32, single, farmer 
Census1 January 1920, Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 42, single, farmer 
Census*1 April 1930, Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 52, single, farmer 

Citations:

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

Ephraim Whisenant

ID# 3806, b. 12 December 1852, d. 4 April 1923

Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. c 1817, d. b 1871
Mother*Anna Lee b. Jan 1825, d. a 1900
Ephraim Whisenant|b. 12 Dec 1852\nd. 4 Apr 1923|p77.htm#i3806|John Nicholas Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Adam Whisonant|b. c 1776\nd. a Jul 1860|p12.htm#i592|Charity [unknown]|b. 3 May 1771\nd. 29 Aug 1851|p12.htm#i593|Ephraim Lee|b. c 1799\nd. 22 Jul 1883|p107.htm#i5336|Kiziah Watkins|b. 1805\nd. 1890|p107.htm#i5337|

Birth*12 December 1852, White Co., GA1 
Marriage*7 March 1880, Jackson Co., GA, Principal=Mary T. Wilson2 
Death*4 April 1923, Jackson Co., GA1 
Burial*Wheeler Cem., Jackson Co., GA, 341337N0833151W2 
Census1 June 1860, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 6 
Census1 June 1870, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 18, living with mother 
Census1 June 1880, Shoal Creek, White Co., GA, age 22, md., laborer on Aaron B. Canady farm. 
Census1 June 1900, Shoal Creek, White Co., GA, age 49, md. 20 yrs., farmer 
Census15 April 1910, Mayville, Banks Co., GA, age 62, md. 1 time, 27 yrs., farmer 
Census*1 January 1920, Jackson Co., GA, age 68, md., farmer 
Note*The Jackson County, Georgia cemetery book shows his last name as Whisnante. 

Family

Mary T. Wilson b. 6 December 1861, d. 4 January 1940
Marriage*7 March 1880, Jackson Co., GA, Principal=Mary T. Wilson2 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S47] Letter, Edna Jo Whisenant Lonas to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Mary T. Wilson

ID# 3807, b. 6 December 1861, d. 4 January 1940

Birth*6 December 1861, Jackson Co., GA1 
Marriage*7 March 1880, Jackson Co., GA, Principal=Ephraim Whisenant1 
Death*4 January 1940, Jackson Co., GA2,3 
Burial*Wheeler Cem., Jackson Co., GA, 341337N0833151W1 
Census1 June 1880, Shoal Creek, White Co., GA, age 18, md. 
Census1 June 1900, Shoal Creek, White Co., GA, age 38, md. 20 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living 
Census15 April 1910, Mayville, Banks Co., GA, age 48, md. 1 time, 27 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living 
Census1 January 1920, Jackson Co., GA, age 58, md. 
Census*1 April 1930, Wilson, Jackson Co., GA, age 67, widow, 1st. md. age 21 
Census1 April 1930, Wilson, Jackson Co., GA, age 14, single, in the household with Mary Whisnant, listed as her son. (Note: Probably not her son, due to her stated age at the time.), Principal=Grady Whisnant 

Family

Ephraim Whisenant b. 12 December 1852, d. 4 April 1923
Marriage*7 March 1880, Jackson Co., GA, Principal=Ephraim Whisenant1 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S47] Letter, Edna Jo Whisenant Lonas to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

John Franklin Whisenant

ID# 3808, b. 5 April 1884, d. 16 September 1939

Father*Ephraim Whisenant b. 12 Dec 1852, d. 4 Apr 1923
Mother*Mary T. Wilson b. 6 Dec 1861, d. 4 Jan 1940
John Franklin Whisenant|b. 5 Apr 1884\nd. 16 Sep 1939|p77.htm#i3808|Ephraim Whisenant|b. 12 Dec 1852\nd. 4 Apr 1923|p77.htm#i3806|Mary T. Wilson|b. 6 Dec 1861\nd. 4 Jan 1940|p77.htm#i3807|John N. Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|||||||

Birth*5 April 1884, GA1 
Death*16 September 1939, Jackson Co., GA1 
Burial*Riverside Bapt. Ch. Cem., Jackson Co., GA, Note: findagrave.com listed his burial place as Wheeler Cem., Maysville, Jackson Co., GA. Does anyone have a photo of the tombstone, and it's place? 
Census1 June 1900, Shoal Creek, White Co., GA, age 16 
Census15 April 1910, Mayville, Banks Co., GA, age 27, single, living at home. 
Census1 January 1920, Narramore, Hall Co., GA, age 35, single, works on farm 
Census*1 April 1930, Wilson, Jackson Co., GA, age 40, single, living with mother, farm laborer 

Citations:

  1. [S47] Letter, Edna Jo Whisenant Lonas to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Millie Cora Whisenant

ID# 3809, b. 18 November 1886

Father*Ephraim Whisenant b. 12 Dec 1852, d. 4 Apr 1923
Mother*Mary T. Wilson b. 6 Dec 1861, d. 4 Jan 1940
Millie Cora Whisenant|b. 18 Nov 1886|p77.htm#i3809|Ephraim Whisenant|b. 12 Dec 1852\nd. 4 Apr 1923|p77.htm#i3806|Mary T. Wilson|b. 6 Dec 1861\nd. 4 Jan 1940|p77.htm#i3807|John N. Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|||||||

Birth*18 November 1886, GA1 
Census*1 June 1900, Shoal Creek, White Co., GA, age 15 

Citations:

  1. [S47] Letter, Edna Jo Whisenant Lonas to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Bartow Bunion Whisenant

ID# 3810, b. 11 April 1890, d. 16 March 1959

Father*Ephraim Whisenant b. 12 Dec 1852, d. 4 Apr 1923
Mother*Mary T. Wilson b. 6 Dec 1861, d. 4 Jan 1940
Bartow Bunion Whisenant|b. 11 Apr 1890\nd. 16 Mar 1959|p77.htm#i3810|Ephraim Whisenant|b. 12 Dec 1852\nd. 4 Apr 1923|p77.htm#i3806|Mary T. Wilson|b. 6 Dec 1861\nd. 4 Jan 1940|p77.htm#i3807|John N. Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|||||||

Birth*11 April 1890, GA1,2 
Marriage*Note: The 1930 census reports that they were both married at the age of "17". I'm not sure if this is to each other, or to other people., Principal=Harriett M. [unknown] 
Death*16 March 1959, Hall Co., GA3 
Census1 June 1900, Shoal Creek, White Co., GA, age 10 
Census15 April 1910, Mayville, Banks Co., GA, age 19, single, living at home 
Census1 January 1920, Gainesville, Hall Co., GA, age 29, single, works at cotton mill 
Census*1 April 1930, Gainesville, Hall Co., GA, age 43, md., war vet., 1st. md. age 17, laborer at cotton mill 

Family

Harriett M. [unknown] b. 1 June 1883, d. 27 April 1947
Marriage*Note: The 1930 census reports that they were both married at the age of "17". I'm not sure if this is to each other, or to other people., Principal=Harriett M. [unknown] 

Citations:

  1. [S47] Letter, Edna Jo Whisenant Lonas to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Lizzie Eugenia Whisenant

ID# 3811, b. 16 April 1898, d. 22 July 1972

Father*Ephraim Whisenant b. 12 Dec 1852, d. 4 Apr 1923
Mother*Mary T. Wilson b. 6 Dec 1861, d. 4 Jan 1940
Lizzie Eugenia Whisenant|b. 16 Apr 1898\nd. 22 Jul 1972|p77.htm#i3811|Ephraim Whisenant|b. 12 Dec 1852\nd. 4 Apr 1923|p77.htm#i3806|Mary T. Wilson|b. 6 Dec 1861\nd. 4 Jan 1940|p77.htm#i3807|John N. Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|||||||

Birth*16 April 1898, GA1 
Death*22 July 19721 
Census1 June 1900, Shoal Creek, White Co., GA, age 2 
Census15 April 1910, Mayville, Banks Co., GA, age 11 
Census1 January 1920, Jackson Co., GA, age 19, single, living at home. 
Census*1 April 1930, Wilson, Jackson Co., GA, age 35, single, living at home 

Citations:

  1. [S47] Letter, Edna Jo Whisenant Lonas to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Jemima Whisenant

ID# 3812, b. circa 1803, d. 3 October 1875

Father*Adam Whisonant b. c 1776, d. a Jul 1860
Mother*Charity [unknown] b. 3 May 1771, d. 29 Aug 1851
Jemima Whisenant|b. c 1803\nd. 3 Oct 1875|p77.htm#i3812|Adam Whisonant|b. c 1776\nd. a Jul 1860|p12.htm#i592|Charity [unknown]|b. 3 May 1771\nd. 29 Aug 1851|p12.htm#i593|John N. Whisenant|b. 30 Jun 1743\nd. 19 Apr 1831|p1.htm#i17|Mary Carpenter|b. c 1743\nd. 28 Sep 1836|p1.htm#i18|||||||

Birth*circa 1803, SC1 
Marriage*circa 1825, Habersham Co., GA, Principal=Thomas Calloway Thomas Sr. 
Death*3 October 1875, Lumpkin Co., GA 
Burial*Macedonia Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lumpkin Co., GA
Census1 June 1840, Lumpkin Co., GA 
Census1 June 1850, Frogtown, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 47, head of household, real estate value $25. her parents living in the household. 
Census*1 June 1870, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 65, no occupation. Residing in the household with her daughter and son-in-law Marion R. & Charity Lee. 

Family

Thomas Calloway Thomas Sr. b. circa 1799
Marriage*circa 1825, Habersham Co., GA, Principal=Thomas Calloway Thomas Sr. 
Children

Citations:

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

Thomas Calloway Thomas Sr.

ID# 3813, b. circa 1799

Birth*circa 1799, SC 
Marriage*circa 1825, Habersham Co., GA, Principal=Jemima Whisenant 

Family

Jemima Whisenant b. circa 1803, d. 3 October 1875
Children

Charity Thomas

ID# 3814, b. 1 November 1835, d. 15 May 1920

Father*Thomas Calloway Thomas Sr. b. c 1799
Mother*Jemima Whisenant b. c 1803, d. 3 Oct 1875
Charity Thomas|b. 1 Nov 1835\nd. 15 May 1920|p77.htm#i3814|Thomas Calloway Thomas Sr.|b. c 1799|p77.htm#i3813|Jemima Whisenant|b. c 1803\nd. 3 Oct 1875|p77.htm#i3812|||||||Adam Whisonant|b. c 1776\nd. a Jul 1860|p12.htm#i592|Charity [unknown]|b. 3 May 1771\nd. 29 Aug 1851|p12.htm#i593|

Birth*1 November 1835, Lumpkin Co., GA, She married Randolph Marion Lee on 28 Dec 1854. 
Marriage*28 December 1854, Lumpkin Co., GA, They were married by Levi More J.P., Principal=Randolph Marion Lee 
Death*15 May 1920, Lumpkin Co., GA 
Burial*Wahoo Church Cem., Lumpkin Co., GA 
Census1 June 1850, Frogtown, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 15, living with mother 
Census1 June 1860, Lumpkin Co., GA 
Census1 June 1870, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 34 
Census1 June 1880, Yahoola, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 44, md. 
Census1 June 1900, Yahoola, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 65, md. 47 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living 
Census15 April 1910, Yahoola, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 75, md. 1 time, 55 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living 
Census*1 January 1920, Yahoola, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 87, md. 

Family

Randolph Marion Lee b. 9 July 1834, d. 21 April 1926
Marriage*28 December 1854, Lumpkin Co., GA, They were married by Levi More J.P., Principal=Randolph Marion Lee 

John Nicholas Whisenant

ID# 3815, b. circa 1817, d. before 1871

Father*Adam Whisonant b. c 1776, d. a Jul 1860
Mother*Charity [unknown] b. 3 May 1771, d. 29 Aug 1851
John Nicholas Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Adam Whisonant|b. c 1776\nd. a Jul 1860|p12.htm#i592|Charity [unknown]|b. 3 May 1771\nd. 29 Aug 1851|p12.htm#i593|John N. Whisenant|b. 30 Jun 1743\nd. 19 Apr 1831|p1.htm#i17|Mary Carpenter|b. c 1743\nd. 28 Sep 1836|p1.htm#i18|||||||

Birth*circa 1817, Franklin Co., GA1 
Marriage*1 September 1842, Lumpkin Co., GA, Principal=Anna Lee2 
Death*before 1871 
Burial*Shoal Creek Cem., Cleveland, White Co., GA, 343208N0834837W, His tombstone is just a stone. Location: If you're standing in front of Adam Christopher Whisenant's stone you're probably almost standing on John's stone.3 
Census*1 June 1850, Frogtown, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 33, farmer. He and his family are living next door to his brother Joseph Whisenant. 
Census1 June 1860, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 43, farmer, real estate value $100., personal property value $50. 
Name Variation1 June 1860, Whisante4 
Cens-NF*1870, Census record not found 
Note*Note: I am told that he died while working on the railroad. He fell from a railroad trestle and broke his neck. 

Family

Anna Lee b. January 1825, d. after 1900
Marriage*1 September 1842, Lumpkin Co., GA, Principal=Anna Lee2 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  3. [S124] Thomas Clifford Whisnant, "note," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1860 census data.

Anna Lee

ID# 3816, b. January 1825, d. after 1900

Father*Ephraim Lee b. c 1799, d. 22 Jul 1883
Mother*Kiziah Watkins b. 1805, d. 1890
Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Ephraim Lee|b. c 1799\nd. 22 Jul 1883|p107.htm#i5336|Kiziah Watkins|b. 1805\nd. 1890|p107.htm#i5337|||||||||||||

Birth*January 1825, GA1 
Marriage*1 September 1842, Lumpkin Co., GA, Principal=John Nicholas Whisenant2 
Death*after 1900 
Census1 June 1850, Frogtown, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 29 
Census1 June 1860, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 36, born "SC". 
Census1 June 1870, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 48, keeping house, P$200, head of household. Husband not in the household. He may have died before June. 
Census1 June 1880, Frogtown, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 54, widow, keeping house 
Census*1 June 1900, Polksville, Hall Co., GA, age 75, widow, 11 ch., 9 living, keeping house 

Family

John Nicholas Whisenant b. circa 1817, d. before 1871
Marriage*1 September 1842, Lumpkin Co., GA, Principal=John Nicholas Whisenant2 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Kaziah Whisenant

ID# 3817, b. circa 1843

Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. c 1817, d. b 1871
Mother*Anna Lee b. Jan 1825, d. a 1900
Kaziah Whisenant|b. c 1843|p77.htm#i3817|John Nicholas Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Adam Whisonant|b. c 1776\nd. a Jul 1860|p12.htm#i592|Charity [unknown]|b. 3 May 1771\nd. 29 Aug 1851|p12.htm#i593|Ephraim Lee|b. c 1799\nd. 22 Jul 1883|p107.htm#i5336|Kiziah Watkins|b. 1805\nd. 1890|p107.htm#i5337|

Birth*circa 1843, Lumpkin Co., GA1 
Marriage*8 September 1863, Lumpkin Co., GA, Principal=McDuffie Porter 
Census1 June 1850, Frogtown, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 7 
Census1 June 1860, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 17, living at home 
Census*1 June 1870, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 27, keeping house, P$100. She and daughter reside in her mother's household. 

Family

McDuffie Porter b. circa 1841
Child

Citations:

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

James Thomas Whisenant

ID# 3818, b. circa 1847

Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. c 1817, d. b 1871
Mother*Anna Lee b. Jan 1825, d. a 1900
James Thomas Whisenant|b. c 1847|p77.htm#i3818|John Nicholas Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Adam Whisonant|b. c 1776\nd. a Jul 1860|p12.htm#i592|Charity [unknown]|b. 3 May 1771\nd. 29 Aug 1851|p12.htm#i593|Ephraim Lee|b. c 1799\nd. 22 Jul 1883|p107.htm#i5336|Kiziah Watkins|b. 1805\nd. 1890|p107.htm#i5337|

Birth*circa 1847, Lumpkin Co., GA1 
Census1 June 1850, Frogtown, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 4 
Census1 June 1860, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 13 
Census1 June 1870, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 24, living with mother 
Census1 June 1880, Frogtown, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 38, single, living with mother 
Census1 June 1900, Polksville, Hall Co., GA, age 53, single, in the household with his mother. 
Census*15 April 1910, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 60, single, living with Watson J. K. & Nancy Porter. I have no proof that this is actually James Thomas. Name was listed on census as "Thomas Whisenant".) 

Citations:

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

William Whisenant

ID# 3819, b. circa 1849

Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. c 1817, d. b 1871
Mother*Anna Lee b. Jan 1825, d. a 1900
William Whisenant|b. c 1849|p77.htm#i3819|John Nicholas Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Adam Whisonant|b. c 1776\nd. a Jul 1860|p12.htm#i592|Charity [unknown]|b. 3 May 1771\nd. 29 Aug 1851|p12.htm#i593|Ephraim Lee|b. c 1799\nd. 22 Jul 1883|p107.htm#i5336|Kiziah Watkins|b. 1805\nd. 1890|p107.htm#i5337|

Birth*circa 1849, Lumpkin Co., GA1 
Census*1 June 1850, Frogtown, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 1 

Citations:

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

Adam Christopher Whisnant

ID# 3820, b. 19 May 1850, d. 25 June 1925

Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. c 1817, d. b 1871
Mother*Anna Lee b. Jan 1825, d. a 1900
Adam Christopher Whisnant|b. 19 May 1850\nd. 25 Jun 1925|p77.htm#i3820|John Nicholas Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Adam Whisonant|b. c 1776\nd. a Jul 1860|p12.htm#i592|Charity [unknown]|b. 3 May 1771\nd. 29 Aug 1851|p12.htm#i593|Ephraim Lee|b. c 1799\nd. 22 Jul 1883|p107.htm#i5336|Kiziah Watkins|b. 1805\nd. 1890|p107.htm#i5337|

Birth*19 May 1850, Lumpkin Co., GA1,2 
Marriage*circa 1871, Principal=Telitha Caroline Brown 
Marriage*22 March 1904, Gwinnett Co., GA, Principal=Josephine Moseley3 
Death*25 June 1925, Hog Mountain, Gwinnett Co., GA, married1,2 
Burial*Hebron Bapt. Cem., Dacula, Gwinnett Co., GA, 335949N0835430W1
Name VariationWhisnante 
Cens-NF*1 June 1850, Census record not found 
Census1 June 1860, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 9 
Census1 June 1870, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 20, living with mother 
Census1 June 1880, Brantleys, Walton Co., GA, age 30, md., farmer 
Census1 June 1900, Harbin Dist., Gwinnett Co., GA, age 50, md. 25 yrs., farmer. In the household with son Joseph F. Whisnant. 
Name Variation1 June 1900, Whisante4 
Note1910, Note: Used the name "William E.", I have no explanation for this name being used in the census report. I believe this is Adam Christopher. 
Census15 April 1910, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA, age 65, md. 2 nd. time, 5 yrs., farmer. Name on census is "William E. Whisnant". 
Name Variation15 April 1910, William E. Whisnant4 
Census*1 January 1920, Sugar Hill, Gwinnett Co., GA, age 69, md., farmer 
Note*He spent his early life in Lumpkin County, Georgia. By 1870 his father, Nicholas Whisenant, was no longer at home. He may have died by that time. Adam married Lelitha Brown around 1871, and they moved to Walton County, Georgia. In June of 1880 the family was still living in Walton Co., Georgia. By January of 1881 Adam and Lelitha had moved to Gwinnett County, Georgia, where four of their children died in early 1881. They are buried at Omer Christian Cemetery, at Winder, Georgia, in Barrow County. After Lelitha's death in 1903, Adam married Jocie Moseley, and lived the rest of his life in Gwinnett County. Adam died in 1925 from chronic nephritis 'kidney disease.

Author's note: I've often come across this family name spelled as 'Whisnante' or 'Whisante.' My father once said that our 'Whisnant' name used to be spelled with an 'e' on the end. Usually when I find someone's name spelled 'Whisnante', it so happened that the individual was related closely to this family line. Adam's name was spelled 'Whisnante' on his death certificate. His wife Jocie was the informant. She reported his father's name to be 'Nichol Whisnante', and his mother's name to be 'Anna Lee.' Adam's son Benjamin Erwin spelled his name 'Whisnant,' but on his tombstone it was spelled 'Whisnante.' I assume the tombstone engraver had made a mistake. As far as I can tell, all Adam Christopher Whisnante's grandchildren, and later descendants, all spelled their name 'Whisnant.' 

Family 1

Telitha Caroline Brown b. 26 August 1844, d. 28 December 1903
Marriage*circa 1871, Principal=Telitha Caroline Brown 
Children

Family 2

Josephine Moseley b. 1 September 1867, d. 8 February 1941
Marriage*22 March 1904, Gwinnett Co., GA, Principal=Josephine Moseley3 

Citations:

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Frances Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 3822, b. circa 1856

Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. c 1817, d. b 1871
Mother*Anna Lee b. Jan 1825, d. a 1900
Frances Elizabeth Whisenant|b. c 1856|p77.htm#i3822|John Nicholas Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Adam Whisonant|b. c 1776\nd. a Jul 1860|p12.htm#i592|Charity [unknown]|b. 3 May 1771\nd. 29 Aug 1851|p12.htm#i593|Ephraim Lee|b. c 1799\nd. 22 Jul 1883|p107.htm#i5336|Kiziah Watkins|b. 1805\nd. 1890|p107.htm#i5337|

Birth*circa 1856, GA1 
Census1 June 1860, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 4 
Census*1 June 1870, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 16, living with mother. 

Citations:

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

Nancy M. A. Whisenant

ID# 3823, b. March 1860, d. 10 March 1929

Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. c 1817, d. b 1871
Mother*Anna Lee b. Jan 1825, d. a 1900
Nancy M. A. Whisenant|b. Mar 1860\nd. 10 Mar 1929|p77.htm#i3823|John Nicholas Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Adam Whisonant|b. c 1776\nd. a Jul 1860|p12.htm#i592|Charity [unknown]|b. 3 May 1771\nd. 29 Aug 1851|p12.htm#i593|Ephraim Lee|b. c 1799\nd. 22 Jul 1883|p107.htm#i5336|Kiziah Watkins|b. 1805\nd. 1890|p107.htm#i5337|

Birth*March 1860, GA 
Marriage*circa 1887, Principal=William Henry Chambers1 
Death*10 March 1929, Banks Co., GA2 
Census1 June 1860, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 1 
Census1 June 1870, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 11, resides with mother 
Census1 June 1900, Hall Co., GA, age 40, md. 13 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living 
Census15 April 1910, Jackson Co., GA, age 50, md. 1 time, 20 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living 
Census*1 January 1920, Anderson, Banks Co., GA, age 57, md. Here she's listed as "Nancy W. Champbers". 

Family

William Henry Chambers b. August 1844
Marriage*circa 1887, Principal=William Henry Chambers1 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S429] Ruby Joynes, "Joynes, Ruby," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 17 Aug 2007.

Renda Whisenant

ID# 3824, b. circa 1866

Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. c 1817, d. b 1871
Mother*Anna Lee b. Jan 1825, d. a 1900
Renda Whisenant|b. c 1866|p77.htm#i3824|John Nicholas Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Adam Whisonant|b. c 1776\nd. a Jul 1860|p12.htm#i592|Charity [unknown]|b. 3 May 1771\nd. 29 Aug 1851|p12.htm#i593|Ephraim Lee|b. c 1799\nd. 22 Jul 1883|p107.htm#i5336|Kiziah Watkins|b. 1805\nd. 1890|p107.htm#i5337|

Birth*circa 1866, GA1 
Census*1 June 1870, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 4, resides with mother 

Citations:

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

Mary S. Whisenant

ID# 3825, b. circa 1864

Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. c 1817, d. b 1871
Mother*Anna Lee b. Jan 1825, d. a 1900
Mary S. Whisenant|b. c 1864|p77.htm#i3825|John Nicholas Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Adam Whisonant|b. c 1776\nd. a Jul 1860|p12.htm#i592|Charity [unknown]|b. 3 May 1771\nd. 29 Aug 1851|p12.htm#i593|Ephraim Lee|b. c 1799\nd. 22 Jul 1883|p107.htm#i5336|Kiziah Watkins|b. 1805\nd. 1890|p107.htm#i5337|

Birth*circa 1864, GA1 
Marriage*Principal=Andrew J. Walden 
Census1 June 1870, Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 6 
Census1 June 1880, Frogtown, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 16, living with mother 
Census1 June 1900, Bradley Co., TN, age 31, md. 17 yrs., 7 ch., 5 living. Her d.o.b. is listed as "Apr 1868". 
Census15 April 1910, Jackson Co., GA, age 44, md. 26 yrs., 10 ch., 7 living. 
Census*1 January 1920, Jackson Co., GA, age 58, md. The family last name is listed in the census as "Walling". 

Family

Andrew J. Walden b. circa November 1849
Marriage*Principal=Andrew J. Walden 
Children

Citations:

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

Caroline Whisenant

ID# 3826, b. circa 1871

Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. c 1817, d. b 1871
Mother*Anna Lee b. Jan 1825, d. a 1900
Caroline Whisenant|b. c 1871|p77.htm#i3826|John Nicholas Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Adam Whisonant|b. c 1776\nd. a Jul 1860|p12.htm#i592|Charity [unknown]|b. 3 May 1771\nd. 29 Aug 1851|p12.htm#i593|Ephraim Lee|b. c 1799\nd. 22 Jul 1883|p107.htm#i5336|Kiziah Watkins|b. 1805\nd. 1890|p107.htm#i5337|

Birth*circa 1871, GA1 
Census*1 June 1880, Frogtown, Lumpkin Co., GA, age 9, living with mother 

Citations:

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

Telitha Caroline Brown

ID# 3827, b. 26 August 1844, d. 28 December 1903

Father*Levi Brown b. 1790, d. b 1870
Mother*Delilah Helton b. 1812, d. b 1880
Telitha Caroline Brown|b. 26 Aug 1844\nd. 28 Dec 1903|p77.htm#i3827|Levi Brown|b. 1790\nd. b 1870|p676.htm#i33800|Delilah Helton|b. 1812\nd. b 1880|p677.htm#i33801|||||||||||||

Birth*26 August 1844, GA1 
Marriage*circa 1871, Principal=Adam Christopher Whisnant 
Death*28 December 1903, Gwinnett Co., GA1 
Burial*Omer Cem., Winder, Barrow Co., GA, 335710N0834554W1
Census1 June 1850, Habersham Co., GA, age 8 
Census1 June 1870, Cleveland, White Co., GA, age 25, residing in household with John & Mary L. Logan. 
Census1 June 1880, Brantleys, Walton Co., GA, age 35, md. 
Census*1 June 1900, Harbin Dist., Gwinnett Co., GA, age 54, md. 25 yrs., 4 ch., 3 living 

Family

Adam Christopher Whisnant b. 19 May 1850, d. 25 June 1925
Marriage*circa 1871, Principal=Adam Christopher Whisnant 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S125] Unknown compiler, Gwinnett County Georgia Deaths 1818-1989.

John Moody Whisnant

ID# 3828, b. May 1872, d. February 1881

Father*Adam Christopher Whisnant b. 19 May 1850, d. 25 Jun 1925
Mother*Telitha Caroline Brown b. 26 Aug 1844, d. 28 Dec 1903
John Moody Whisnant|b. May 1872\nd. Feb 1881|p77.htm#i3828|Adam Christopher Whisnant|b. 19 May 1850\nd. 25 Jun 1925|p77.htm#i3820|Telitha Caroline Brown|b. 26 Aug 1844\nd. 28 Dec 1903|p77.htm#i3827|John N. Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Levi Brown|b. 1790\nd. b 1870|p676.htm#i33800|Delilah Helton|b. 1812\nd. b 1880|p677.htm#i33801|

Birth*May 1872, GA1 
Death*February 1881, Gwinnett Co., GA1 
Burial*Omer Cem., Winder, Barrow Co., GA, 335710N0834554W2 
Census*1 June 1880, Brantleys, Walton Co., GA, age 8 

Citations:

  1. [S126] Grave Marker.
  2. [S125] Unknown compiler, Gwinnett County Georgia Deaths 1818-1989.

Lillie E. Whisnant

ID# 3829, b. November 1873, d. February 1881

Father*Adam Christopher Whisnant b. 19 May 1850, d. 25 Jun 1925
Mother*Telitha Caroline Brown b. 26 Aug 1844, d. 28 Dec 1903
Lillie E. Whisnant|b. Nov 1873\nd. Feb 1881|p77.htm#i3829|Adam Christopher Whisnant|b. 19 May 1850\nd. 25 Jun 1925|p77.htm#i3820|Telitha Caroline Brown|b. 26 Aug 1844\nd. 28 Dec 1903|p77.htm#i3827|John N. Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Levi Brown|b. 1790\nd. b 1870|p676.htm#i33800|Delilah Helton|b. 1812\nd. b 1880|p677.htm#i33801|

Birth*November 1873, GA1 
Death*February 1881, Gwinnett Co., GA1 
Burial*Omer Cem., Winder, Barrow Co., GA, 335710N0834554W2
Census*1 June 1880, Brantleys, Walton Co., GA, age 7 

Citations:

  1. [S126] Grave Marker.
  2. [S125] Unknown compiler, Gwinnett County Georgia Deaths 1818-1989.

Joseph Frank Whisnant

ID# 3830, b. July 1877, d. 16 January 1933

Father*Adam Christopher Whisnant b. 19 May 1850, d. 25 Jun 1925
Mother*Telitha Caroline Brown b. 26 Aug 1844, d. 28 Dec 1903
Joseph Frank Whisnant|b. Jul 1877\nd. 16 Jan 1933|p77.htm#i3830|Adam Christopher Whisnant|b. 19 May 1850\nd. 25 Jun 1925|p77.htm#i3820|Telitha Caroline Brown|b. 26 Aug 1844\nd. 28 Dec 1903|p77.htm#i3827|John N. Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Levi Brown|b. 1790\nd. b 1870|p676.htm#i33800|Delilah Helton|b. 1812\nd. b 1880|p677.htm#i33801|

Birth*July 1877, GA1 
Marriage*7 November 1903, Chattooga Co., GA, Principal=Susan Elzora Akins 
Death*16 January 1933, Chattooga Co., GA2 
Burial*Lyerly Cem., Lyerly, Chattooga Co., GA, 342433N0852348W 
Census1 June 1880, Brantleys, Walton Co., GA, age 3 
Census1 June 1900, Harbin Dist., Gwinnett Co., GA, age 23, single, farmer. His parents reside in the household. 
Occupation*a farmer 
Census15 April 1910, Summerville, Chattooga Co., GA, age 34, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., works at saw mill. 
Census1 January 1920, Teloga, Chattooga Co., GA, age 43, md., farmer 
Census*1 April 1930, Armuchee, Floyd Co., GA, age 53, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 26 

Family

Susan Elzora Akins b. 15 July 1883, d. 13 December 1970
Marriage*7 November 1903, Chattooga Co., GA, Principal=Susan Elzora Akins 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1919-98, Certificate: 4852.

Rufus B. Whisnant

ID# 3831, b. September 1876, d. March 1881

Father*Adam Christopher Whisnant b. 19 May 1850, d. 25 Jun 1925
Mother*Telitha Caroline Brown b. 26 Aug 1844, d. 28 Dec 1903
Rufus B. Whisnant|b. Sep 1876\nd. Mar 1881|p77.htm#i3831|Adam Christopher Whisnant|b. 19 May 1850\nd. 25 Jun 1925|p77.htm#i3820|Telitha Caroline Brown|b. 26 Aug 1844\nd. 28 Dec 1903|p77.htm#i3827|John N. Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Levi Brown|b. 1790\nd. b 1870|p676.htm#i33800|Delilah Helton|b. 1812\nd. b 1880|p677.htm#i33801|

Birth*September 1876, GA1 
Death*March 1881, Gwinnett Co., GA1 
Burial*Omer Cem., Winder, Barrow Co., GA, 335710N0834554W2
Census*1 June 1880, Brantleys, Walton Co., GA, age 1 
Note*The book Gwinnett Co. GA Deaths 1818-1989, pub. 1991, lists a Rufus E. Whisante, born September 1876, died March 1881, buried at Omer Christian Cem., Winder, aka Dillard of Barrow County. Author's note: The census on June 25, 1880 reports his age to be '1.' The other source mentioned above, lists his birth as September 1876, therefore he would be 3 years old in June of 1880. His tombstone should be checked to verify his age. I would tend to believe the census since his brother Joseph F. was listed as 3 years old in the 1880 census. 

Citations:

  1. [S126] Grave Marker.
  2. [S125] Unknown compiler, Gwinnett County Georgia Deaths 1818-1989.

Walter Edward Whisnante

ID# 3832, b. 14 February 1883, d. 23 December 1953

Father*Adam Christopher Whisnant b. 19 May 1850, d. 25 Jun 1925
Mother*Telitha Caroline Brown b. 26 Aug 1844, d. 28 Dec 1903
Walter Edward Whisnante|b. 14 Feb 1883\nd. 23 Dec 1953|p77.htm#i3832|Adam Christopher Whisnant|b. 19 May 1850\nd. 25 Jun 1925|p77.htm#i3820|Telitha Caroline Brown|b. 26 Aug 1844\nd. 28 Dec 1903|p77.htm#i3827|John N. Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Levi Brown|b. 1790\nd. b 1870|p676.htm#i33800|Delilah Helton|b. 1812\nd. b 1880|p677.htm#i33801|

Birth*14 February 1883, GA1,2 
Marriage*circa 1914, Principal=Emma E. Fowler3 
Death*23 December 1953, Newton Co., GA4 
Burial*Brownwood Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morgan Co., GA
Census1 June 1900, Harbin Dist., Gwinnett Co., GA, age 17, single, In the household with brother Joseph F. Whisnant. 
Cens-NF*1910, Census record not found 
Residence*September 1918, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA2 
Census1 January 1920, Dacula, Gwinnett Co., GA, age 36, md., farmer 
Census*1 April 1930, Seats, Morgan Co., GA, age 46, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 31 
Occupation*a farmer 

Family

Emma E. Fowler b. 28 February 1897, d. 11 October 1969
Marriage*circa 1914, Principal=Emma E. Fowler3 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S127] Kris Martin, "Martin, Kris," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 22 Jul 1999.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  4. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1919-98.

Benjamin Erwin Whisnant

ID# 3833, b. 14 June 1885, d. 17 May 1953

 
Ben & Clara Whisnant
circa 1952

Father*Adam Christopher Whisnant b. 19 May 1850, d. 25 Jun 1925
Mother*Telitha Caroline Brown b. 26 Aug 1844, d. 28 Dec 1903
Benjamin Erwin Whisnant|b. 14 Jun 1885\nd. 17 May 1953|p77.htm#i3833|Adam Christopher Whisnant|b. 19 May 1850\nd. 25 Jun 1925|p77.htm#i3820|Telitha Caroline Brown|b. 26 Aug 1844\nd. 28 Dec 1903|p77.htm#i3827|John N. Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Levi Brown|b. 1790\nd. b 1870|p676.htm#i33800|Delilah Helton|b. 1812\nd. b 1880|p677.htm#i33801|

Birth*14 June 1885, Walton Co., GA1 
Marriage*27 December 1908, Gwinnett Co., GA, Principal=Clara Geneva Brooks2 
Death*17 May 1953, Adel, Cook Co., GA3 
Burial*Bethlehem Primative Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lenox, Cook Co., GA, 311749N0832903W
Obituary*
Census1 June 1900, Harbin Dist., Gwinnett Co., GA, age 14. In the household with brother Joseph F. Whisnant 
Census15 April 1910, Grayson, Gwinnett Co., GA, age 24, md. 1 time,1 yrs., house painter 
Census1 January 1920, Harbins, Gwinnett Co., GA, age 36, md., farmer 
Census*1 April 1930, Lenox, Cook Co., GA, age 49, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 30 
Note*Ben registered for the draft on September 12, 1918. At that time, he and Clara were living in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia. He states on the registration form that he was born on June 13, 1884. He then signed his name B. E. Whisnant. He was self-employed as a farmer at the time he registered. At the age of 34, he was of medium height and build, with blue eyes. Around 1929, Ben, Clara, and the children, moved from Gwinnett County to the Lenox area of Cook County Georgia, and started farming.

Author's note: Ben's tombstone has his last name spelled as 'Whisnante.' I have found several conflicting dates for his date of birth. The U.S. census for Gwinnett County, Georgia, shows his birth date as June 1885. His death certificate didn't show his date of birth, but did say that he was 65 years old on his last birthday, which would have been in 1952. This would put his year of birth as 1887. We know he was a twin, and I found a sibling, Blakie E., with a birth date given as June 14, 1885 in the book 'Gwinnett County Georgia Deaths, 1818-1989.' Since I have a copy of Ben's signed draft registration card stating he was born on June 13, 1884, I would tend to think that both he and Blakie E. were twins, born on June 13, 1884. 

Family

Clara Geneva Brooks b. 20 May 1891, d. 26 November 1960
Marriage*27 December 1908, Gwinnett Co., GA, Principal=Clara Geneva Brooks2 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Carmine Moone

ID# 3834, b. April 1897

Father*Adam Christopher Whisnant b. 19 May 1850, d. 25 Jun 1925
Mother*Telitha Caroline Brown b. 26 Aug 1844, d. 28 Dec 1903
Carmine Moone|b. Apr 1897|p77.htm#i3834|Adam Christopher Whisnant|b. 19 May 1850\nd. 25 Jun 1925|p77.htm#i3820|Telitha Caroline Brown|b. 26 Aug 1844\nd. 28 Dec 1903|p77.htm#i3827|John N. Whisenant|b. c 1817\nd. b 1871|p77.htm#i3815|Anna Lee|b. Jan 1825\nd. a 1900|p77.htm#i3816|Levi Brown|b. 1790\nd. b 1870|p676.htm#i33800|Delilah Helton|b. 1812\nd. b 1880|p677.htm#i33801|

Birth*April 1897, adopted 
Census1 June 1900, Harbin Dist., Gwinnett Co., GA, age 3, adopted. In the household with Joseph F. Whisnant 
Census*15 April 1910, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA, adopted daughter, age 13, living at home. She's listed as "Ramba" in this census. 

Clara Geneva Brooks

ID# 3835, b. 20 May 1891, d. 26 November 1960

 
Ben & Clara Whisnant
circa 1952

Father*John W. Brooks b. 1 May 1849, d. 29 Dec 1929
Mother*Martha Ann Edwards b. 27 Mar 1865, d. 20 May 1953
Clara Geneva Brooks|b. 20 May 1891\nd. 26 Nov 1960|p77.htm#i3835|John W. Brooks|b. 1 May 1849\nd. 29 Dec 1929|p205.htm#i10245|Martha Ann Edwards|b. 27 Mar 1865\nd. 20 May 1953|p205.htm#i10246|Othenial H. Brooks|b. 18 Apr 1825\nd. 12 Dec 1908|p331.htm#i16524|Martha Chandler|b. 13 May 1828\nd. 10 May 1902|p331.htm#i16525|William C. Edwards|b. 27 May 1824\nd. 30 Jul 1910|p331.htm#i16526|Martha M. Webb|b. 15 Apr 1827\nd. 9 Sep 1882|p331.htm#i16527|

Birth*20 May 1891, Walton Co., GA1 
Marriage*27 December 1908, Gwinnett Co., GA, Principal=Benjamin Erwin Whisnant2 
Death*26 November 1960, Lenox, Cook Co., GA1 
Burial*Bethlehem Primative Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lenox, Cook Co., GA, 311749N0832903W1 
Census1 June 1900, Walton Co., GA, age 9 
Census15 April 1910, Grayson, Gwinnett Co., GA, age 18, md. 1 time, 1 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living 
Census1 January 1920, Harbins, Gwinnett Co., GA, age 28, md. 
Census*1 April 1930, Lenox, Cook Co., GA, age 38, md., 1st. md. age 17 

Family

Benjamin Erwin Whisnant b. 14 June 1885, d. 17 May 1953
Marriage*27 December 1908, Gwinnett Co., GA, Principal=Benjamin Erwin Whisnant2 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Jack Ernest Whisnant

ID# 3836, b. 24 November 1909, d. 25 December 1982

Father*Benjamin Erwin Whisnant b. 14 Jun 1885, d. 17 May 1953
Mother*Clara Geneva Brooks b. 20 May 1891, d. 26 Nov 1960
Jack Ernest Whisnant|b. 24 Nov 1909\nd. 25 Dec 1982|p77.htm#i3836|Benjamin Erwin Whisnant|b. 14 Jun 1885\nd. 17 May 1953|p77.htm#i3833|Clara Geneva Brooks|b. 20 May 1891\nd. 26 Nov 1960|p77.htm#i3835|Adam C. Whisnant|b. 19 May 1850\nd. 25 Jun 1925|p77.htm#i3820|Telitha C. Brown|b. 26 Aug 1844\nd. 28 Dec 1903|p77.htm#i3827|John W. Brooks|b. 1 May 1849\nd. 29 Dec 1929|p205.htm#i10245|Martha A. Edwards|b. 27 Mar 1865\nd. 20 May 1953|p205.htm#i10246|

Birth*24 November 1909, Gwinnett Co., GA 
Marriage*17 May 1936, Adel, Cook Co., GA, Principal=Sarah Jane Easters1 
Divorce*5 September 1968, Pasco Co., FL, Principal=Sarah Jane Easters2 
Marriage*August 1969, Pasco Co., FL, Principal=Lillian R. Savoy3 
Death*25 December 1982, Pasco Co., FL4 
Burial*Mount Zion Cem., Dade City, Pasco Co., FL, 282215N0821346W5 
Census15 April 1910, Grayson, Gwinnett Co., GA, age 4 months 
Census1 January 1920, Harbins, Gwinnett Co., GA, age 9 
Census*1 April 1930, Lenox, Cook Co., GA, age 19, single, living at home 

Family 1

Sarah Jane Easters b. 16 November 1912, d. 5 January 2003
Marriage*17 May 1936, Adel, Cook Co., GA, Principal=Sarah Jane Easters1 
Divorce*5 September 1968, Pasco Co., FL, Principal=Sarah Jane Easters2 
Children

Family 2

Lillian R. Savoy
Marriage*August 1969, Pasco Co., FL, Principal=Lillian R. Savoy3 

Citations:

  1. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  2. [S88] Misc. Divorce Index, online Ancestry.com.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  5. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Sarah Jane Easters

ID# 3837, b. 16 November 1912, d. 5 January 2003

 
Sarah J. Whisnant with son Raymond

Father*John Boyd Easters b. 30 Sep 1868, d. 30 Aug 1923
Mother*Mary Ann Kinard b. 7 Feb 1873, d. 5 Sep 1955
Sarah Jane Easters|b. 16 Nov 1912\nd. 5 Jan 2003|p77.htm#i3837|John Boyd Easters|b. 30 Sep 1868\nd. 30 Aug 1923|p205.htm#i10247|Mary Ann Kinard|b. 7 Feb 1873\nd. 5 Sep 1955|p205.htm#i10248|William B. Easters|b. 27 Apr 1836\nd. 17 Nov 1919|p331.htm#i16522|Martha McClelland|b. 1838\nd. 7 May 1895|p331.htm#i16523|George W. Kinard|b. Dec 1843\nd. 17 Dec 1917|p331.htm#i16520|Sarah E. Tally|b. Jun 1853\nd. 28 Dec 1928|p331.htm#i16521|

Birth*16 November 1912, Lenox, Berrien Co., GA 
Marriage*17 May 1936, Adel, Cook Co., GA, Principal=Jack Ernest Whisnant1 
Divorce*5 September 1968, Pasco Co., FL, Principal=Jack Ernest Whisnant2 
Death*5 January 2003, Dade City, Pasco Co., FL 
Burial*A monument to her can be found at Bethelem Cem., Lenox, Cook Co., GA 
Census1 January 1920, Lenox, Cook Co., GA, age 6 
Census*1 April 1930, Lenox, Cook Co., GA, age 17, single, living with mother 

Family

Jack Ernest Whisnant b. 24 November 1909, d. 25 December 1982
Marriage*17 May 1936, Adel, Cook Co., GA, Principal=Jack Ernest Whisnant1 
Divorce*5 September 1968, Pasco Co., FL, Principal=Jack Ernest Whisnant2 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  2. [S88] Misc. Divorce Index, online Ancestry.com.

Mary Ellen [unknown]

ID# 3838, b. January 1854, d. 25 October 1925

Birth*January 1854, KY1 
Marriage*circa 1876, Principal=Alfred Washington Whisnand1 
Death*25 October 1925, Arcola, Douglas Co., IL 
NicknameMolly 
Census1 June 1880, Seven Hickory, Coles Co., IL, age 24, md. 
Census1 June 1900, Arcola, Douglas Co., IL, age 46, md. 24 yrs. 
Census15 April 1910, Arcola, Douglas Co., IL, age 56, md. 1 time, 34 yrs. 
Census*1 January 1920, Arcola, Douglas Co., IL, age 59, md. 

Family

Alfred Washington Whisnand b. 28 January 1853, d. 1 May 1937
Marriage*circa 1876, Principal=Alfred Washington Whisnand1 

Citations:

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

Lewis Edward Whisnante

ID# 3839, b. 2 December 1915, d. 12 January 1995

Father*Walter Edward Whisnante b. 14 Feb 1883, d. 23 Dec 1953
Mother*Emma E. Fowler b. 28 Feb 1897, d. 11 Oct 1969
Lewis Edward Whisnante|b. 2 Dec 1915\nd. 12 Jan 1995|p77.htm#i3839|Walter Edward Whisnante|b. 14 Feb 1883\nd. 23 Dec 1953|p77.htm#i3832|Emma E. Fowler|b. 28 Feb 1897\nd. 11 Oct 1969|p448.htm#i22357|Adam C. Whisnant|b. 19 May 1850\nd. 25 Jun 1925|p77.htm#i3820|Telitha C. Brown|b. 26 Aug 1844\nd. 28 Dec 1903|p77.htm#i3827|||||||

Birth*2 December 1915, Gwinnett Co., GA1,2 
Marriage*21 June 1941, Principal=Lillian Abigail Elliott2 
Death*12 January 1995, Morgan Co., GA1,3,2 
Burial*Shoal Creek Cem., Newborn, Newton Co., GA
Census1 January 1920, Dacula, Gwinnett Co., GA, age 4 yrs., 1 month 
Census*1 April 1930, Seats, Morgan Co., GA, age 14 
Residence*January 1995, Newton Co., GA4 

Family

Lillian Abigail Elliott b. 10 February 1916
Marriage*21 June 1941, Principal=Lillian Abigail Elliott2 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1919-98.
  4. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Cecil Grady Whisnante

ID# 3840, b. 18 May 1920, d. 23 January 2002

Father*Walter Edward Whisnante b. 14 Feb 1883, d. 23 Dec 1953
Mother*Emma E. Fowler b. 28 Feb 1897, d. 11 Oct 1969
Cecil Grady Whisnante|b. 18 May 1920\nd. 23 Jan 2002|p77.htm#i3840|Walter Edward Whisnante|b. 14 Feb 1883\nd. 23 Dec 1953|p77.htm#i3832|Emma E. Fowler|b. 28 Feb 1897\nd. 11 Oct 1969|p448.htm#i22357|Adam C. Whisnant|b. 19 May 1850\nd. 25 Jun 1925|p77.htm#i3820|Telitha C. Brown|b. 26 Aug 1844\nd. 28 Dec 1903|p77.htm#i3827|||||||

Birth*18 May 19201 
Marriage*30 December 1975, GA, Principal=Christine G. Goode2 
Divorce*12 November 1976, GA, Principal=Christine G. Goode3 
Marriage*23 December 1978, GA, Principal=Betty R. Baldwin2 
Death*23 January 2002, Morrow, Clayton Co., GA1 
Burial*Arlington Memorial Park, Sandy Springs, Fulton Co., GA, 335523N0842313W, U.S. Navy, Korea 
Census*1 April 1930, Seats, Morgan Co., GA, age 9 

Family 1

Christine G. Goode b. 1928
Marriage*30 December 1975, GA, Principal=Christine G. Goode2 
Divorce*12 November 1976, GA, Principal=Christine G. Goode3 

Family 2

Betty R. Baldwin b. 1931
Marriage*23 December 1978, GA, Principal=Betty R. Baldwin2 

Citations:

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.
  3. [S88] Misc. Divorce Index, online Ancestry.com.

Adam Christopher Whisnant1

ID# 3841, b. 10 May 1912, d. 27 August 1982

 
Adam C.Whisnant & family

Father*Benjamin Erwin Whisnant b. 14 Jun 1885, d. 17 May 1953
Mother*Clara Geneva Brooks b. 20 May 1891, d. 26 Nov 1960
Adam Christopher Whisnant|b. 10 May 1912\nd. 27 Aug 1982|p77.htm#i3841|Benjamin Erwin Whisnant|b. 14 Jun 1885\nd. 17 May 1953|p77.htm#i3833|Clara Geneva Brooks|b. 20 May 1891\nd. 26 Nov 1960|p77.htm#i3835|Adam C. Whisnant|b. 19 May 1850\nd. 25 Jun 1925|p77.htm#i3820|Telitha C. Brown|b. 26 Aug 1844\nd. 28 Dec 1903|p77.htm#i3827|John W. Brooks|b. 1 May 1849\nd. 29 Dec 1929|p205.htm#i10245|Martha A. Edwards|b. 27 Mar 1865\nd. 20 May 1953|p205.htm#i10246|

Birth*10 May 1912, GA1 
Marriage*8 August 1935, Lenox, Cook Co., GA, Principal=Emma Lee Derden 
Death*27 August 1982, Worth Co., GA1,2 
Burial*Hillcrest Cem., Sylvester, Worth Co., GA, 313100N0835021W3,1 
NicknameA. C. 
Census1 January 1920, Harbins, Gwinnett Co., GA, age 7 
Census*1 April 1930, Lenox, Cook Co., GA, age 17, single, living at home 

Family

Emma Lee Derden b. 21 April 1913, d. 29 November 1995
Marriage*8 August 1935, Lenox, Cook Co., GA, Principal=Emma Lee Derden 
Children
  • William Christopher Whisnant
  • Henry Jackson Whisnant
  • John Charles Whisnant+ b. 18 Mar 1946, d. 16 Mar 2003
  • Tommy Russell Whisnant
  • Nancy Carol Whisnant
  • Randall Wayne Whisnant

Citations:

  1. [S128] Letter, Emma Lee Derden Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1919-98.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Emma Lee Derden

ID# 3842, b. 21 April 1913, d. 29 November 1995

Birth*21 April 1913, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, Her parents were Horace Jackson Derden and Lillie Shugert.1 
Marriage*8 August 1935, Lenox, Cook Co., GA, Principal=Adam Christopher Whisnant 
Death*29 November 1995, Sylvester, Worth Co., GA2 
Burial*Hillcrest Cem., Sylvester, Worth Co., GA, 313100N0835021W3 
Note*Emma and her parents left Texas and came to Georgia in a covered wagon. The following is the story of their trip, as told by Emma.

Georgia On Our Mind

On October 7, 1926, my daddy, brother, and I left Lawson, Texas (18 miles from Dallas). We were traveling by covered wagon to Georgia. Our daddy's birth state, and where all his people lived. We were driving 2 small mules. An old no nonsense mule named Bert, and an orange one named Jerry. He was feisty but lovable. My brother rode a Mexican Burro named Ollie. Some times Ollie was hitched to the wagon to relieve a mule. Ollie was stubborn, and would lead so she had to work.

The first night we couldn't find a place to camp, so we pulled off the highway as far as we could. That night someone stole a side of white meat from under the wagon seat. The next day, going into Longview, the wagon tongue broke. The first two days weren't very encouraging.

We crossed the Red River at Shreveport, picked up mail there and headed to Slagle, Vernon Co., Louisiana, to visit our daddy's half sister. She lived with a daughter. Daddy's sister thought he had drowned in 1908 when the Trinity River flooded, and his house washed away.

We spent a few days with Aunt Lorena to do our laundry and get more supplies. We were there on Halloween. The kids got rather rough with their pranks so papa slept in the wagon to keep them from doing any damage to it. They didn't bother the wagon, but the town got a big surprise. Slagle was a sawmill town, and very sandy. There was plenty of lumber so they built board walks. The kids removed every one of them. Until the town could replace the walk, everyone had to wade around ankle deep in sand.

When we resumed our trip, we headed north for Monroe, Louisiana. Papa had a nephew who lived there. They lived in an apartment so we couldn't visit in their home, but they stayed with us for two nights in our camp.

We often had other people camp with us. Two of the most interesting were some Gypsy hoarse traders. They are a happy sort of people. They made music and sang.

A young couple on a motorcycle with a side car spent one night with us. They had just gotten married, and were heading to Florida for their honeymoon. On their return trip, we camped together again and had a long visit.

Papa had a reason for making the trip in the fall. It's cooler, and we get work picking cotton in Louisiana and Mississippi. We spend one weekend on the Mississippi river waiting for a Veterinarian to check the animals. They ferried us across the river on an old fashioned steamboat. That weekend many people were down at the river sightseeing, and of course we were an attraction.

Nothing much happened until we got to Alabama. Papa put brakes on the wagon, we had to travel some very rugged mountains. Most of the people were traveling in one-horse wagons. It was December and getting cold.

A few days before Christmas we arrived at Papa's sister's. School had just let out, so there was a crowd to meet us when we arrived, aunts and uncle, and a galore of cousins, and their friends.

The location was Omega, Georgia. When we started school, all the kids wanted to know about Cowboys and Indians. Ha!

____________________________

Author's note: Lawson, Texas wasn't on a map of Texas. Emma may have meant Lawrence, Texas, since it's about 18 miles east of Dallas, in route to Longview, Texas. 

Family

Adam Christopher Whisnant b. 10 May 1912, d. 27 August 1982
Children
  • William Christopher Whisnant
  • Henry Jackson Whisnant
  • John Charles Whisnant+ b. 18 Mar 1946, d. 16 Mar 2003
  • Tommy Russell Whisnant
  • Nancy Carol Whisnant
  • Randall Wayne Whisnant

Citations:

  1. [S128] Letter, Emma Lee Derden Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1919-98.
  3. [S129] Tommy Russell Whisnant, "Whisnant, Tommy Russell," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 21 Apr 1997.

John Charles Whisnant

ID# 3845, b. 18 March 1946, d. 16 March 2003

Father*Adam Christopher Whisnant b. 10 May 1912, d. 27 Aug 1982
Mother*Emma Lee Derden b. 21 Apr 1913, d. 29 Nov 1995
John Charles Whisnant|b. 18 Mar 1946\nd. 16 Mar 2003|p77.htm#i3845|Adam Christopher Whisnant|b. 10 May 1912\nd. 27 Aug 1982|p77.htm#i3841|Emma Lee Derden|b. 21 Apr 1913\nd. 29 Nov 1995|p77.htm#i3842|Benjamin E. Whisnant|b. 14 Jun 1885\nd. 17 May 1953|p77.htm#i3833|Clara G. Brooks|b. 20 May 1891\nd. 26 Nov 1960|p77.htm#i3835|||||||

ReferenceC^

Birth*18 March 1946, Tifton, Tift Co., GA1 
Marriage*before 1969, Principal=Wanda Jean Turner 
Marriage*2 June 1976, Tift Co., GA, Principal=Marium Louvenia Clark 
Death*16 March 2003, Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL 
Burial*Rose of Sharon Cem., Colquitt Co., GA, 311548N0835149W 
Obituary*
Residence*1994, Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL 

Family 1

Wanda Jean Turner
Marriage*before 1969, Principal=Wanda Jean Turner 
Child
  • Vicky Carol Whisnant

Family 2

Marium Louvenia Clark b. 13 August 1940
Marriage*2 June 1976, Tift Co., GA, Principal=Marium Louvenia Clark 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S32] Letter to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Ethel Elaine Whisnant

ID# 3849, b. 24 October 1918, d. 29 October 1977

Father*Benjamin Erwin Whisnant b. 14 Jun 1885, d. 17 May 1953
Mother*Clara Geneva Brooks b. 20 May 1891, d. 26 Nov 1960
Ethel Elaine Whisnant|b. 24 Oct 1918\nd. 29 Oct 1977|p77.htm#i3849|Benjamin Erwin Whisnant|b. 14 Jun 1885\nd. 17 May 1953|p77.htm#i3833|Clara Geneva Brooks|b. 20 May 1891\nd. 26 Nov 1960|p77.htm#i3835|Adam C. Whisnant|b. 19 May 1850\nd. 25 Jun 1925|p77.htm#i3820|Telitha C. Brown|b. 26 Aug 1844\nd. 28 Dec 1903|p77.htm#i3827|John W. Brooks|b. 1 May 1849\nd. 29 Dec 1929|p205.htm#i10245|Martha A. Edwards|b. 27 Mar 1865\nd. 20 May 1953|p205.htm#i10246|

Birth*24 October 1918, GA1 
Marriage*20 May 1939, Principal=Allen David Denby2 
Death*29 October 1977, Lake Co., FL1 
Census1 January 1920, Harbins, Gwinnett Co., GA, age 1 yr., 1 month 
Census*1 April 1930, Lenox, Cook Co., GA, age 11 

Family

Allen David Denby b. 8 October 1916, d. 13 September 1974
Children
  • David Denby
  • Marshia Denby
  • William Earl Denby
  • Mavis M. Denby

Citations:

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

Allen David Denby

ID# 3850, b. 8 October 1916, d. 13 September 1974

Father*William E. Denby b. 29 May 1870, d. 19 Sep 1938
Mother*Nellie Betsey Kinard b. 18 Jul 1875, d. 31 Aug 1951
Allen David Denby|b. 8 Oct 1916\nd. 13 Sep 1974|p77.htm#i3850|William E. Denby|b. 29 May 1870\nd. 19 Sep 1938|p794.htm#i39690|Nellie Betsey Kinard|b. 18 Jul 1875\nd. 31 Aug 1951|p794.htm#i39689|||||||George W. Kinard|b. Dec 1843\nd. 17 Dec 1917|p331.htm#i16520|Sarah E. Tally|b. Jun 1853\nd. 28 Dec 1928|p331.htm#i16521|

Birth*8 October 1916, GA 
Marriage*20 May 1939, Principal=Ethel Elaine Whisnant1 
Death*13 September 1974, Lake Co., FL 
Census1 January 1920, Warrior Dist., Colquitt Co., GA, age 3 yrs., 2 months. 
Census*1 April 1930, Tift Co., GA, age 13, single, living at home 

Family

Ethel Elaine Whisnant b. 24 October 1918, d. 29 October 1977
Children
  • David Denby
  • Marshia Denby
  • William Earl Denby
  • Mavis M. Denby

Citations:

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
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