Robert Charles Besly

ID# 3951, b. 4 May 1877, d. 7 July 1964
Birth*Robert Charles Besly was born on 4 May 1877 in IL. 
Marriage*He married Martha Maud Alice Whisenhunt, daughter of Andrew Isaiah Filo Whisenhunt and Sarah Frances Brown, on 24 November 1915 in Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT.1 
Death*Robert Charles Besly died on 7 July 1964 in Pawnee Co., OK, at age 87. 
Census*Robert Charles Besly appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Pawnee, Pawnee Co., OK, age 62, md., completed 5 years of college. He is an attorney. 

Family

Martha Maud Alice Whisenhunt b. 9 December 1886, d. December 1987
Children
  • Charles Andrew Besly b. 24 Sep 1917, d. 18 May 1941
  • Helen Frances Besly
  • Morris Coles Besly
  • Warren Lislie Besly

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Charles Andrew Besly

ID# 3952, b. 24 September 1917, d. 18 May 1941
Father*Robert Charles Besly b. 4 May 1877, d. 7 Jul 1964
Mother*Martha Maud Alice Whisenhunt b. 9 Dec 1886, d. Dec 1987
Birth*Charles Andrew Besly was born on 24 September 1917 in MT. 
Death*He died on 18 May 1941 at age 23. 
Census*Charles Andrew Besly appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Pawnee, Pawnee Co., OK, age 22, single, completed the 7th. grade. 

Jildo Liugi Zaccagni

ID# 3973, b. 11 December 1919, d. 10 June 1969
Burial*Jildo Liugi Zaccagni was buried in Evergreen Cem., Mecklenburg Co., NC.1 
Birth*He was born on 11 December 1919 in WV.1 
Marriage*He married Lola Spencer Whisnant, daughter of Albert Miller Whisnant and Hope Spencer. 
Death*Jildo Liugi Zaccagni died on 10 June 1969 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 49; married.1 

Family

Lola Spencer Whisnant b. 30 July 1920, d. 12 October 2010
Children
  • Hope Spencer Zaccagni
  • Lessie Mae Ray Zaccagni

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Neal Emerson MacMillan

ID# 3976, b. 21 December 1910, d. 3 February 1995
Birth*Neal Emerson MacMillan was born on 21 December 1910 in Cumberland Co., NC. 
Marriage*He married Lola Spencer Whisnant, daughter of Albert Miller Whisnant and Hope Spencer. 
Death*Neal Emerson MacMillan died on 3 February 1995 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 84. 

Family

Lola Spencer Whisnant b. 30 July 1920, d. 12 October 2010

Margaret Ann Whisenhunt

ID# 3977, b. 27 July 1832, d. 1 September 1875
Father*George Michael Whisenhunt b. c 1803, d. a 1870
Mother*Susannah Collins b. c 1810
Birth*Margaret Ann Whisenhunt was born on 27 July 1832 in GA. 
Marriage*She married Henry Brown Cartwright on 14 May 1857 in Van Zandt Co., TX. 
Death*Margaret Ann Whisenhunt died on 1 September 1875 in Edgewood, Van Zandt Co., TX, at age 43. 
Burial*She was buried in Rock Hill Cem., Van Zandt Co., TX, 32.645833,-95.942500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Kaufman Co., TXage 17, living at home
1860Sabine, Van Zandt Co., TXage 28, md.
1870Canton, Van Zandt Co., TXage 38, md.

Family

Henry Brown Cartwright b. 30 May 1828, d. 3 May 1911
Marriage*Margaret Ann Whisenhunt married Henry Brown Cartwright on 14 May 1857 in Van Zandt Co., TX. 
Children

Elizabeth Whisenhunt

ID# 3978, b. circa 1840
Father*George Michael Whisenhunt b. c 1803, d. a 1870
Mother*Susannah Collins b. c 1810
Birth*Elizabeth Whisenhunt was born circa 1840 in GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Kaufman Co., TXage 10
1860Mustang, Van Zandt Co., TXage 20, living at home.

Citations

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

Barbary A. Whisenhunt

ID# 3979, b. 25 November 1838
Father*George Michael Whisenhunt b. c 1803, d. a 1870
Mother*Susannah Collins b. c 1810
Birth*Barbary A. Whisenhunt was born on 25 November 1838 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Minor James on 1 April 1853 in Van Zandt Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Kaufman Co., TXage 12
1860Sabine, Van Zandt Co., TXage 22, md.
1870Canton, Van Zandt Co., TXage 32, md.
1880Van Zandt Co., TXage 42, md.

Family

Joseph Minor James b. June 1829, d. 27 May 1911
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

George Michael Whisenhunt

ID# 3980, b. circa 1845
Father*George Michael Whisenhunt b. c 1803, d. a 1870
Mother*Susannah Collins b. c 1810
Birth*George Michael Whisenhunt was born circa 1845 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Nancy Jane Moore on 10 March 1864 in Van Zandt Co., TX.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Kaufman Co., TXage 5
1860Mustang, Van Zandt Co., TXage 15
1870Canton, Van Zandt Co., TXage 25, md., farmer, R$100, P$200

Family

Nancy Jane Moore b. circa 1848
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S42] Letter, E. LaVerne Fortson Day to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Noah Whisenhunt

ID# 3981, b. circa 1847
Father*George Michael Whisenhunt b. c 1803, d. a 1870
Mother*Susannah Collins b. c 1810
Birth*Noah Whisenhunt was born circa 1847 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Nancy G. Clay circa 1865.2 
Divorce*Noah Whisenhunt and Nancy G. Clay were divorced circa 1878.2 
Marriage*Noah Whisenhunt married Elizabeth [unknown] after 1878.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Kaufman Co., TXage 3
1860Mustang, Van Zandt Co., TXage 13
1870Van Zandt Co., TXage 28, md., farmer, P$500.
1880Erath Co., TXage 35, md., farmer
Note*Noah Whisenhunt and Noah Whisenhunt Is this the same person? 

Family 1

Nancy G. Clay b. 14 March 1847, d. 11 January 1896
Marriage*Noah Whisenhunt married Nancy G. Clay circa 1865.2 
Divorce*Noah Whisenhunt and Nancy G. Clay were divorced circa 1878.2 
Children

Family 2

Elizabeth [unknown] b. circa 1849
Marriage*Noah Whisenhunt married Elizabeth [unknown] after 1878.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S42] Letter, E. LaVerne Fortson Day to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Noah Whisenhunt

ID# 3986, b. 2 November 1836, d. 9 August 1879
Father*Ples Adam Whisenhunt Jr. b. c 1813, d. c 1876
Mother*Nancy Ann Bell b. c 1814, d. 1859
Birth*Noah Whisenhunt was born on 2 November 1836 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Madora Frances Kelly on 14 February 1867 in Fannin Co., TX.2 
Death*Noah Whisenhunt died on 9 August 1879 at age 42.1 
Burial*He was buried in New Hope Cem., Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX, 33.747778,-96.125556.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Brewer, Pike Co., ARage 13
1860Census record not found
1870Fannin Co., TX

Family

Madora Frances Kelly b. 25 July 1851, d. 28 October 1941
Marriage*Noah Whisenhunt married Madora Frances Kelly on 14 February 1867 in Fannin Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Charles A. Houghton

ID# 3987, b. circa 1857, d. 1 April 1896
Birth*Charles A. Houghton was born circa 1857 in Beardstown, Cass Co., IL; His parents were E. S. Houshton and Cynthia Fish. 
Marriage*He married Martha M. Whisnand, daughter of William C. Whisnand and Sarah E. Graham, on 12 June 1879 in Piper City, Ford Co., IL. 
Death*Charles A. Houghton died on 1 April 1896 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. 
Burial*He was buried in Monmouth Cem., Monmouth, Warren Co., IL, 40.91975,-90.64026. 

Family

Martha M. Whisnand b. 2 February 1861, d. 12 May 1890

Margaret Adeline Whisenhunt

ID# 3988, b. 14 January 1840, d. 13 January 1916
Father*Ples Adam Whisenhunt Jr. b. c 1813, d. c 1876
Mother*Nancy Ann Bell b. c 1814, d. 1859
Birth*Margaret Adeline Whisenhunt was born on 14 January 1840 in Carroll Co., GA. 
Marriage*She married Amon T. Hale in 1865. 
Death*Margaret Adeline Whisenhunt died on 13 January 1916 at age 75. 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cem., Howard Co., AR, 34.039167,-93.870556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Brewer, Pike Co., ARage 10
1860Brewer, Pike Co., ARage 19, living at home
1870Muddy Fork, Pike Co., ARage 29, md.
1880White, Pike Co., ARage 40, md. Census reports her name to be Mary A.
1900Nashville, Howard Co., ARage 60, md., 35 yrs., 8 ch. Census reports her name to be Mary A.
1910Nashville, Howard Co., ARage 70, md. 1 time, 45 yrs., 8 ch., 5 living. Census reports her name to be "Margaret A".

Family

Amon T. Hale b. June 1840
Marriage*Margaret Adeline Whisenhunt married Amon T. Hale in 1865. 
Children

Lucinda Catherine Whisenhunt

ID# 3989, b. circa 1842, d. before 1883
Father*Ples Adam Whisenhunt Jr. b. c 1813, d. c 1876
Mother*Nancy Ann Bell b. c 1814, d. 1859
Birth*Lucinda Catherine Whisenhunt was born circa 1842 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Marriage*She married William David Chandler in August 1861 in Nathan, Pike Co., AR.2 
Death*Lucinda Catherine Whisenhunt died before 1883 in Howard Co., AR.3 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cem., Howard Co., AR, 34.039167,-93.870556.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Census record not found
1860Brewer, Pike Co., ARage 17, living at home
1880Madison, Howard Co., ARage 38, md.

Family

William David Chandler b. 1 February 1838, d. 8 August 1927
Marriage*Lucinda Catherine Whisenhunt married William David Chandler in August 1861 in Nathan, Pike Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S131] Unknown author, Howard County Heritage.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Adam Brooks Whisenhunt

ID# 3990, b. 23 October 1846, d. 22 August 1919
Father*Ples Adam Whisenhunt Jr. b. c 1813, d. c 1876
Mother*Nancy Ann Bell b. c 1814, d. 1859
Birth*Adam Brooks Whisenhunt was born on 23 October 1846 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Ann Eliza Merriman on 17 November 1870 in Fannin Co., TX.2 
Death*Adam Brooks Whisenhunt died on 22 August 1919 at age 72.3 
Burial*He was buried in Albany Cem., Albany, Bryan Co., OK. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Brewer, Pike Co., ARage 7
1860Brewer, Pike Co., ARage 15
1870Pike Co., AR
1880White, Pike Co., ARage 37, md., farmer
1900Chickasaw Nation, OKage 55, md. 30 yrs., farmer
1910Bryan Co., OKage 66, widowed, farmer

Family

Ann Eliza Merriman b. October 1848, d. before 1910
Marriage*Adam Brooks Whisenhunt married Ann Eliza Merriman on 17 November 1870 in Fannin Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Barbara Jenetta Whisenhunt

ID# 3991, b. 23 October 1846, d. 23 September 1936
Father*Ples Adam Whisenhunt Jr. b. c 1813, d. c 1876
Mother*Nancy Ann Bell b. c 1814, d. 1859
Birth*Barbara Jenetta Whisenhunt was born on 23 October 1846 in Carroll Co., GA.1,2 
Marriage*She married Joseph Sylas Huddleston on 14 October 1869 in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR.1,3 
Death*Barbara Jenetta Whisenhunt died on 23 September 1936 in Hughes Co., OK, at age 89.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Non Cem., Non, Hughes Co., OK, 34.783333,-96.246667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Brewer, Pike Co., ARage 7
1860Brewer, Pike Co., ARage 15
1880Madison, Howard Co., ARage 35, md.
1900Chickasaw Nation, Bryan Co., OKage 55, md. 31 yrs., 8 ch., 5 living
1910Calvin, Hughes Co., OKage 60, md. 35 yrs., 8 ch., 5 living
1920Calvin, Hughes Co., OKage 74, md.
1930Calvin, Hughes Co., OKage 84, md., 1st. md. age 24
Name Variation Barbara Jenetta Whisenhunt was also known as Jenny. 
Note*During World War I, she steadfastly maintained that the Whisenhunts were not German. Everyone believed she said this because our country was at war with Germany. Barbara owned a horse named Dan Patch. Dan Patch was coal black and had a white spot between his eyes. The family had a squirrel dog named Calico. Barbara was friendly to the Indians, and fed them by the roadside. 

Family

Joseph Sylas Huddleston b. 27 November 1848, d. 6 October 1936
Marriage*She married Joseph Sylas Huddleston on 14 October 1869 in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

George Whisenhunt

ID# 3992, b. May 1839, d. circa 1905
Father*Peter Whisenhunt b. c 1805, d. c 1860
Mother*Mary Bell b. c 1800
Birth*George Whisenhunt was born in May 1839 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Melisa M. Greene in 1865. 
Death*George Whisenhunt died circa 1905 in Howard Co., AR; The Williams Family Tree at Ancestry.com listed his name as George Thomas Whisenhunt, and death date of 27 Jun 1927, Pike Co., AR. Note: I never found George in the census daa after 1900. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Carroll Co., GA
1860Muddy Fork, Pike Co., ARage 15, living with mother
1870White, Pike Co., ARage 23, farm laborer
1880Muddy Fork, Howard Co., ARage 35, md., laborer
1900Muddy Fork, Pike Co., ARage 61, md. 35 yrs., farmer

Family

Melisa M. Greene b. August 1845, d. before 1920
Marriage*George Whisenhunt married Melisa M. Greene in 1865. 
Children

Citations

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

Eliza Ann Whisenhunt

ID# 3993, b. circa 1848
Father*Ples Adam Whisenhunt Jr. b. c 1813, d. c 1876
Mother*Nancy Ann Bell b. c 1814, d. 1859
Birth*Eliza Ann Whisenhunt was born circa 1848 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Marriage*She married David S. Tollett on 29 December 1874 in Howard Co., AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Brewer, Pike Co., ARage 2
1860Brewer, Pike Co., ARage 12
1870Pike Co., AR
1880Madison, Howard Co., ARage 28, md.
1900Holly Creek, Howard Co., ARage 50, md. 27 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910Holly Creek, Howard Co., ARage 60, md. 1 time, 34 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1920Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 70, md. Census listed her name as "Luiza A".

Family

David S. Tollett b. circa 1853
Marriage*Eliza Ann Whisenhunt married David S. Tollett on 29 December 1874 in Howard Co., AR. 
Children

Citations

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

Mary Elizabeth Whisenhunt

ID# 3994, b. February 1850, d. 27 April 1927
Father*Ples Adam Whisenhunt Jr. b. c 1813, d. c 1876
Mother*Nancy Ann Bell b. c 1814, d. 1859
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Whisenhunt was born in February 1850 in Brewer, Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married William Boone Blackwood in 1873 in Pike Co., AR. 
Death*Mary Elizabeth Whisenhunt died on 27 April 1927 in Muddy Fork, Howard Co., AR, at age 77.2 
Burial*She was buried in Blackwood Cem., Muddy Fork, Howard Co., AR, 34.146389,-93.895556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Brewer, Pike Co., ARage 5 months
1860Brewer, Pike Co., ARage 10
1880Muddy Fork, Howard Co., ARage 27, md.
1900Muddy Fork, Howard Co., ARage 48, md. 27 yrs., 10 ch., 10 living
1910Muddy Fork, Howard Co., ARage 56, md. 37 yrs., 10 ch., 10 living
1920Brewer, Howard Co., ARage 68, widow

Family

William Boone Blackwood b. 30 November 1850, d. 1 December 1914
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Whisenhunt married William Boone Blackwood in 1873 in Pike Co., AR. 
Children

Citations

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

Amanda E. Whisnand

ID# 3995, b. 10 July 1856, d. 23 October 1936
Father*John C. Whisnand b. 27 Jul 1830, d. 20 Aug 1897
Mother*Susan Lucrieta Sluss b. 28 Aug 1818, d. 25 May 1894
Birth*Amanda E. Whisnand was born on 10 July 1856 in Monroe Co., IN.1 
Marriage*She married Charles H. Ousler on 24 December 1888 in Monroe Co., IN. 
Death*Amanda E. Whisnand died on 23 October 1936 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, at age 80.1 
Burial*She was buried in Clear Creek Cem., Smithville, Monroe Co., IN, 39.106111,-86.538056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 4
1870Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 14
1880Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 23, single, lives with parents
1900Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 44, md. 10 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1910Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 54, md. 1 time, 21 yrs., 3 ch., 1 living
1920Census data not found.
1930Census data not found.
Name Variation Amanda E. Whisnand was also known as Armena E. Whisnand. 

Family

Charles H. Ousler b. March 1850
Marriage*She married Charles H. Ousler on 24 December 1888 in Monroe Co., IN. 
Children

Citations

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

Martha B. Whisnand

ID# 3996, b. 28 June 1861, d. 21 April 1862
Father*John C. Whisnand b. 27 Jul 1830, d. 20 Aug 1897
Mother*Susan Lucrieta Sluss b. 28 Aug 1818, d. 25 May 1894
Birth*Martha B. Whisnand was born on 28 June 1861.1 
Death*She died on 21 April 1862.1 
Burial*She was buried in Rose Hill Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.166389,-86.548056. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Ann Eliza Merriman

ID# 3997, b. October 1848, d. before 1910
Birth*Ann Eliza Merriman was born in October 1848 in MS.1 
Marriage*She married Adam Brooks Whisenhunt, son of Ples Adam Whisenhunt Jr. and Nancy Ann Bell, on 17 November 1870 in Fannin Co., TX.2 
Death*Ann Eliza Merriman died before 1910 in OK.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880White, Pike Co., ARage 32, md.
1900Chickasaw Nation, OKage 51, md. 30 yrs., 9 ch., 5 living.

Family

Adam Brooks Whisenhunt b. 23 October 1846, d. 22 August 1919
Children

Citations

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

Mary Ann Whisenhunt

ID# 3998, b. 1876
Father*Adam Brooks Whisenhunt b. 23 Oct 1846, d. 22 Aug 1919
Mother*Ann Eliza Merriman b. Oct 1848, d. b 1910
Birth*Mary Ann Whisenhunt was born in 1876 in Pike Co., AR. 
Census*Mary Ann Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in White, Pike Co., AR, age 4. 

Helen W. Whisenhunt

ID# 3999, b. 1879
Father*Adam Brooks Whisenhunt b. 23 Oct 1846, d. 22 Aug 1919
Mother*Ann Eliza Merriman b. Oct 1848, d. b 1910
Birth*Helen W. Whisenhunt was born in 1879 in Pike Co., AR. 
Census*Helen W. Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in White, Pike Co., AR, age 1. 

Hamlbin Shaw Headley

ID# 4000, b. circa 1856, d. 2 March 1917
Birth*Hamlbin Shaw Headley was born circa 1856 in OH. 
Marriage*He married Mary Elizabeth Whisnand, daughter of William Franklin Whisenand and Rebecca C. Parks, on 27 December 1876 in Monroe Co., IN.1 
Death*Hamlbin Shaw Headley died on 2 March 1917 in IN. 

Family

Mary Elizabeth Whisnand b. 6 May 1855, d. 4 December 1935

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.