Elizabeth James

ID# 4001
Marriage*Elizabeth James married Albert William Whisnand, son of William Franklin Whisenand and Rebecca C. Parks, on 11 January 1881. 

Family

Albert William Whisnand b. 18 July 1857, d. 15 November 1892

Matthew Reed Whisenhunt

ID# 4002, b. 12 July 1844, d. 2 November 1930
Father*Henry Whisenhunt b. c 1793, d. c 1875
Mother*Sarah A. Collins b. c 1811, d. a 1860
Birth*Matthew Reed Whisenhunt was born on 12 July 1844 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Barbara Emeline White in 1866 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*Matthew Reed Whisenhunt married Julia [unknown] on 25 January 1914 in Pike Co., AR
Marriage*Matthew Reed Whisenhunt married Liza Barantine
Death*Matthew Reed Whisenhunt died on 2 November 1930 in Pike Co., AR, at age 86.1 
Burial*He was buried in Lodi Cem., Pike Co., AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Jefferson, Sevier Co., ARage 7
1860Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 16
1870Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 24, farmer, R$150, P$100. His wife is not present in the census. A housekeeper Mary Coffman, age 15, resides in the household.
1880Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 35, md., farmer
1900Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 55, md. 34 yrs., farmer
1910Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 67, md. 1 time, 45 yrs.
1920Amity, Clark Co., ARage 76, md.
1930Amity, Clark Co., ARage 86, widowed, living with grand-son Willie Whisenhunt.
Note*During the U. S. Civil War, Matthew served in Company A, 19th Arkansas Infantry, Dawson's Regiment. During the Civil War, he helped save the life of Albert Pike. Note: His tombstone listed the following concerning his military service: Co. M, 4th. Ark Cav., Civil War. 

Family 1

Barbara Emeline White b. 25 December 1834, d. 21 June 1913
Marriage*Matthew Reed Whisenhunt married Barbara Emeline White in 1866 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Children

Family 2

Julia [unknown] b. circa 1862
Marriage*Matthew Reed Whisenhunt married Julia [unknown] on 25 January 1914 in Pike Co., AR

Family 3

Liza Barantine
Marriage*Matthew Reed Whisenhunt married Liza Barantine

Citations

  1. [S132] Letter, Johnnie Mae Hinsley Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Peter M. Whisenhunt

ID# 4003, b. circa 1849, d. 27 June 1935
Father*Henry Whisenhunt b. c 1793, d. c 1875
Mother*Sarah A. Collins b. c 1811, d. a 1860
Birth*Peter M. Whisenhunt was born circa 1849 in Carroll Co., GA; Note: His tombstone listed his d.o.b. as 15 May 1822 and is death on 27 Jun 1935. If these dates are correct he would have been 113 years old when he died. There is most likely an error somewhere.1 
Marriage*He married Mary F. Duggan
Marriage*Peter M. Whisenhunt married Elizabeth L. Miller circa 1885. 
Death*Peter M. Whisenhunt died on 27 June 1935 in OK.2 
Burial*He was buried in Honey Hill Cem., Stilwell, Adair Co., OK

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Jefferson, Sevier Co., ARage 1
1860Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 10
1870Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 21. He and his family live with his father and step-mother.
1880Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 30, widowed, working on farm. His father-in-law Henry B. Duggan resides in the household.
1900Census record not found
1910Lees Creek, Adair Co., OKage 79, md. 2nd. time, 25 yrs., farmer. (Note: Note the age discrepency in this census.)
1920Lees Creek, Adair Co., OKage 89, md., farmer, civil war service
1930Lees Creek, Adair Co., OKage 107, md., civil war vet., farmer, 1st. md. age 37

Family 1

Mary F. Duggan b. circa 1853, d. before 1880
Marriage*Peter M. Whisenhunt married Mary F. Duggan
Children

Family 2

Child

Family 3

Elizabeth L. Miller b. 6 February 1854, d. 17 February 1950
Marriage*Peter M. Whisenhunt married Elizabeth L. Miller circa 1885. 
Children

Citations

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

John W. Whisenhunt

ID# 4004, b. circa 1851, d. circa 1890
Father*Henry Whisenhunt b. c 1793, d. c 1875
Mother*Sarah A. Collins b. c 1811, d. a 1860
Birth*John W. Whisenhunt was born circa 1851 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Samuels in 1877 in AR.1 
Death*John W. Whisenhunt died circa 1890 in Sevier Co., AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 6
1870White, Pike Co., ARage 16, living in household of Ples Adam Whisenhunt Jr., his uncle.
1880Cove, Polk Co., ARage 27, md., renter on farm

Family

Mary Samuels b. October 1858, d. circa 1906
Children

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Lavinia Fatima Whisenhunt

ID# 4005, b. 17 August 1833
Father*Henry Whisenhunt b. c 1793, d. c 1875
Mother*Catherine Bell b. b 1801, d. c 1838
Birth*Lavinia Fatima Whisenhunt was born on 17 August 1833 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Marriage*She married Henry Eidson on 22 January 1854 in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Jefferson, Sevier Co., ARage 17
1860Owen, Pulaski Co., ARage 26, md.

Family

Henry Eidson b. circa 1832
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

J. Alexander Whisenhunt

ID# 4006, b. 17 August 1833, d. 3 May 1900
Father*Henry Whisenhunt b. c 1793, d. c 1875
Mother*Catherine Bell b. b 1801, d. c 1838
Birth*J. Alexander Whisenhunt was born on 17 August 1833 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Julia Ann Samantha Hogan on 15 August 1865 in AR.1 
Death*J. Alexander Whisenhunt died on 3 May 1900 in Sevier Co., AR, at age 66.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Ida Cem., Sevier Co., AR, 33.992778,-94.249167

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Jefferson, Sevier Co., ARage 17
1860Panaclifta, Sevier Co., ARage 26, farmer
1870Clear Creek, Sevier Co., ARage 36, farm laborer, P$200.
1880Clear Creek, Sevier Co., ARage 48, md., farmer
Occupation*J. Alexander Whisenhunt was a blacksmith. 
Note*He Note: An interesting thing about the tombstone is that it lists the same d.o.b. as that for his wife Julia Ann. I don't beileve this is his correct birth date, but I also don't believe it is the tombstone of his wife Julia Ann. 

Family

Julia Ann Samantha Hogan b. 28 September 1843, d. 27 March 1916
Marriage*He married Julia Ann Samantha Hogan on 15 August 1865 in AR.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Phillip Whisenhunt

ID# 4007, b. 1835
Father*Henry Whisenhunt b. c 1793, d. c 1875
Mother*Catherine Bell b. b 1801, d. c 1838
Birth*Phillip Whisenhunt was born in 1835 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Census*Phillip Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Jefferson, Sevier Co., AR, age 15. 

Citations

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

Julia A. Young

ID# 4008
Marriage*Julia A. Young married Albert William Whisnand, son of William Franklin Whisenand and Rebecca C. Parks, on 2 March 1884. 

Family

Albert William Whisnand b. 18 July 1857, d. 15 November 1892
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Amanda E. Whisenhunt

ID# 4009, b. 1839, d. 1891
Father*Henry Whisenhunt b. c 1793, d. c 1875
Mother*Sarah A. Collins b. c 1811, d. a 1860
Birth*Amanda E. Whisenhunt was born in 1839 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Marriage*She married William Newton Walston in 1860. 
Death*Amanda E. Whisenhunt died in 1891. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Jefferson, Sevier Co., ARage 11
1860White, Pike Co., ARage 20, md.
1870White, Pike Co., ARage 30, md.
1880Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 40, md.

Family

William Newton Walston b. 1839, d. 1919
Marriage*Amanda E. Whisenhunt married William Newton Walston in 1860. 
Children

Citations

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

Sarah C. Whisenhunt

ID# 4010, b. circa 1845
Father*Henry Whisenhunt b. c 1793, d. c 1875
Mother*Sarah A. Collins b. c 1811, d. a 1860
Birth*Sarah C. Whisenhunt was born circa 1845 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Marriage*She married John Nelson on 16 October 1864 in Sevier Co., AR.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Jefferson, Sevier Co., ARage 5
1860White, Pike Co., ARage 15, living with Wm. and A. E. Walston, her brother-in-law and sister.

Family

John Nelson
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

George Washington Whisenhunt

ID# 4011, b. circa 1825
Father*Henry Whisenhunt b. c 1793, d. c 1875
Mother*Catherine Bell b. b 1801, d. c 1838
Birth*George Washington Whisenhunt was born circa 1825 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Jane Cox on 14 September 1856 in Sevier Co., AR.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Jefferson, Sevier Co., ARage 25, living at home. Also listed over in Brewer, Pike Co., AR.
1850Brewer, Pike Co., ARage 25, in the household with his uncle and aunt Noah & Eliza Whisenhunt. (Note: He is also listed with his parents over in Sevier Co., AR.)
1860Panaclifta, Sevier Co., ARage 33, farmer, personal property value $150.
1870Census record not found
1880Cove, Polk Co., ARage 48, md., farmer

Family

Elizabeth Jane Cox b. 8 November 1836, d. 1922
Marriage*George Washington Whisenhunt married Elizabeth Jane Cox on 14 September 1856 in Sevier Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S133] Letter from, Alan Ray Short to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Louise P. Smith

ID# 4012, b. 13 December 1869, d. 22 June 1899
Birth*Louise P. Smith was born on 13 December 1869.1 
Marriage*She married Benjamin Franklin Whisenand, son of William Franklin Whisenand and Rebecca C. Parks, on 6 March 1890. 
Death*Louise P. Smith died on 22 June 1899 at age 29.1 
Burial*She was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.236667,-86.573333
Name Variation Louise P. Smith was also known as Libbie.1 

Family

Benjamin Franklin Whisenand b. 24 August 1863, d. 9 August 1907
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Absolum Whisenhunt

ID# 4013, b. circa 1802
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Absolum Whisenhunt was born circa 1802 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Nancy [unknown]
Marriage*Absolum Whisenhunt married Susan Brown on 17 August 1859 in Roane Co., TN.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1830Census record not found
1840Census record not found
1850Knox Co., TNage 48, laborer
1860Hackberry Bend, Roane Co., TNage 57, laborer, P$5. In this census the last name appears to be "Whistlehunt".
1870Roane Co., TN
Name Variation As of 1 June 1860, Absolum Whisenhunt was also known as Whistlehunt.1 

Family 1

Nancy [unknown] b. circa 1802
Marriage*He married Nancy [unknown]
Children

Family 2

Susan Brown b. circa 1841
Marriage*Absolum Whisenhunt married Susan Brown on 17 August 1859 in Roane Co., TN.2 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Nancy [unknown]

ID# 4014, b. circa 1802
Birth*Nancy [unknown] was born circa 1802 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Absolum Whisenhunt
Census*Nancy [unknown] appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Knox Co., TN, age 48. 

Family

Absolum Whisenhunt b. circa 1802
Children

Citations

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

Thomas D. Whisenhunt

ID# 4015, b. circa 1833
Father*Absolum Whisenhunt b. c 1802
Mother*Nancy [unknown] b. c 1802
Birth*Thomas D. Whisenhunt was born circa 1833 in NC.1 
Census*Thomas D. Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Knox Co., TN, age 17, living at home. 
Note*He Note: This may be him in 1900 Tuolume Co., CA. (census 1900: b. 03-1834, NC, a Miner) in 1900. 

Citations

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

Henry L. Whisenhunt

ID# 4016, b. December 1827
Father*Absolum Whisenhunt b. c 1802
Mother*Nancy [unknown] b. c 1802
Birth*Henry L. Whisenhunt was born in December 1827 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Margaret Phillips on 16 June 1857 in Roane Co., TN.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Knox Co., TNage 15
1860Hackberry Bend, Roane Co., TNage 26, laborer. The census listed his name as "Harvey Whistlehunt".
1870Roane Co., TN
1880Monroe Co., TNage 52, md., farmer, last name listed as "Whistlehunt".
1900Roane Co., TNage 72, widowed, farmer.
Name Variation As of 1 June 1860, Henry L. Whisenhunt was also known as Harvy Whistlehunt.3 

Family

Margaret Phillips b. circa 1833
Marriage*He married Margaret Phillips on 16 June 1857 in Roane Co., TN.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1900 census data.
  2. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Peter Whisenhunt

ID# 4017, b. circa 1836
Father*Absolum Whisenhunt b. c 1802
Mother*Nancy [unknown] b. c 1802
Birth*Peter Whisenhunt was born circa 1836.1 
Census*Peter Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Knox Co., TN, age 14. 

Citations

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

Annie Mary Whisenhunt

ID# 4018, b. circa 1839
Father*Absolum Whisenhunt b. c 1802
Mother*Nancy [unknown] b. c 1802
Birth*Annie Mary Whisenhunt was born circa 1839.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Knox Co., TNage 11
1860Hackberry Bend, Roane Co., TNage 20, residing in the household of her brother Henry.
1870Roane Co., TNage 30, resides with father

Citations

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

Elizabeth Whisenhunt

ID# 4019, b. circa 1841
Father*Absolum Whisenhunt b. c 1802
Mother*Nancy [unknown] b. c 1802
Birth*Elizabeth Whisenhunt was born circa 1841 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Knox Co., TNage 9
1860Hackberry Bend, Roane Co., TNage 20, living with father and step-mother.

Citations

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

Josie Stultz

ID# 4020
Marriage*Josie Stultz married Benjamin Franklin Whisenand, son of William Franklin Whisenand and Rebecca C. Parks, on 29 March 1903. 

Family

Benjamin Franklin Whisenand b. 24 August 1863, d. 9 August 1907

Mary Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 4022, b. circa 1833, d. before 1860
Father*Robert Caldwell Whisenant b. c 1811, d. c 1857
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Whisenant was born circa 1833 in Newton Co., MO.1 
Marriage*She married Levi Turner on 15 July 1851 in Collin Co., TX.2 
Death*Mary Elizabeth Whisenant died before 1860. 
Census*Mary Elizabeth Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Collin Co., TX, age 17, born "AR", living at home. 

Family

Levi Turner b. 1815

Citations

  1. [S68] Letter, Gladys Huneycutt Ballew to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Nancy Sue Whisenant

ID# 4024, b. circa 1841
Father*Robert Caldwell Whisenant b. c 1811, d. c 1857
Mother*Matilda Roseberry b. 1814, d. b 1860
Birth*Nancy Sue Whisenant was born circa 1841 in MO
Marriage*She married John L. See on 31 July 1855 in Collin Co., TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Collin Co., TXage 9
1860Parker Co., TXage 19, md.
1870McKinney, Collin Co., TXage 29, keeping house, last name "See". She resides in the household of her sister Margaret Cotter. John Gillen also resides in the household.
Name Variation As of 1 June 1850, Nancy Sue Whisenant was also known as Nancy A.2 

Family

John L. See b. circa 1832, d. 11 December 1863
Children

Citations

  1. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1850 census data.

John Wesley Whisenant

ID# 4025, b. 16 September 1843, d. 22 December 1902
Father*Robert Caldwell Whisenant b. c 1811, d. c 1857
Mother*Matilda Roseberry b. 1814, d. b 1860
Birth*John Wesley Whisenant was born on 16 September 1843 in Newton Co., MO.1 
Marriage*He married Cansada B. Ballew on 25 November 1866 in Collin Co., TX.2 
Marriage*John Wesley Whisenant married Lucy E. Cole circa 1893.3 
Death*John Wesley Whisenant died on 22 December 1902 at age 59.1 
Burial*He was buried in Allen Cem., Allen, Collin Co., TX, 33.100278,-96.665000.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Collin Co., TXage 7
1860Plano, Collin Co., TXage 17, resides in the household with his brother Hugh.
1870Collin Co., TX
1880Allen, Collin Co., TXage 37, md., stock dealer
1900Allen, Collin Co., TXage 56, md. 7 yrs., farmer

Family 1

Cansada B. Ballew b. 16 December 1847, d. 5 December 1891
Marriage*John Wesley Whisenant married Cansada B. Ballew on 25 November 1866 in Collin Co., TX.2 
Children

Family 2

Lucy E. Cole b. 28 March 1854, d. 30 May 1911
Marriage*John Wesley Whisenant married Lucy E. Cole circa 1893.3 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Raymond Goodmon

ID# 4026, b. 1891, d. 1892
Father*Jacob Arthur Goodmon b. 12 Sep 1869, d. Jun 1955
Mother*Laura Caroline Whisnand b. 21 Feb 1871, d. 13 Oct 1940
Birth*Raymond Goodmon was born in 1891. 
Death*He died in 1892. 

Amanda Jane Whisenant

ID# 4027, b. 17 January 1847, d. 10 June 1883
Father*Robert Caldwell Whisenant b. c 1811, d. c 1857
Mother*Matilda Roseberry b. 1814, d. b 1860
Birth*Amanda Jane Whisenant was born on 17 January 1847 in Collin Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married William McWhirter on 9 March 1862 in Collin Co., TX.2 
Marriage*Amanda Jane Whisenant married E. Frank Munday on 27 July 1866 in Collin Co., TX.1 
Marriage*Amanda Jane Whisenant married Simeon William Bearden on 22 July 1877 in Cooke Co., TX.1 
Death*Amanda Jane Whisenant died on 10 June 1883 in Cooke Co., TX, at age 36.1 
Burial*She was buried in Union Hill Cem., Cooke Co., TX, 33.681944,-97.034167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Collin Co., TXage 4
1860Plano, Collin Co., TXage 13, resides with her brother Hugh.
1870Collin Co., TXage 23, md.
1880Cooke Co., TXage 35, md.

Family 1

William McWhirter
Marriage*Amanda Jane Whisenant married William McWhirter on 9 March 1862 in Collin Co., TX.2 

Family 2

E. Frank Munday b. circa 1827
Marriage*Amanda Jane Whisenant married E. Frank Munday on 27 July 1866 in Collin Co., TX.1 
Children

Family 3

Simeon William Bearden b. 21 May 1829, d. 8 February 1902
Marriage*Amanda Jane Whisenant married Simeon William Bearden on 22 July 1877 in Cooke Co., TX.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S68] Letter, Gladys Huneycutt Ballew to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Ralph Goodmon

ID# 4028, b. 23 January 1893, d. 16 January 1974
Father*Jacob Arthur Goodmon b. 12 Sep 1869, d. Jun 1955
Mother*Laura Caroline Whisnand b. 21 Feb 1871, d. 13 Oct 1940
Birth*Ralph Goodmon was born on 23 January 1893 in MO; He married Elizabeth Smith in 1915. He was also married to Gertie Terrel. 
Death*He died on 16 January 1974 in Rosedale, Parke Co., IN, at age 80. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Perry, Monroe Co., IN
1920Indianapolis, Marion Co., INage 25, md. (Note: I could not identify his wife in the 1920 census, but he is living with his cousin Charles & Katherine Whisnand.)

Stephen Goodmon

ID# 4029, b. October 1894
Father*Jacob Arthur Goodmon b. 12 Sep 1869, d. Jun 1955
Mother*Laura Caroline Whisnand b. 21 Feb 1871, d. 13 Oct 1940
Birth*Stephen Goodmon was born in October 1894 in MO.1 
Census*Stephen Goodmon appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Perry, Monroe Co., IN

Citations

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

Ward Goodmon

ID# 4030, b. 7 November 1897, d. 24 March 1975
Father*Jacob Arthur Goodmon b. 12 Sep 1869, d. Jun 1955
Mother*Laura Caroline Whisnand b. 21 Feb 1871, d. 13 Oct 1940
Birth*Ward Goodmon was born on 7 November 1897 in MO
Death*He died on 24 March 1975 in IL at age 77. 
Census*Ward Goodmon appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Perry, Monroe Co., IN, He married Pearl Jackson on 05 Apr 1920, IN. He married Lorraine Courtland on 05 Feb 1961, IL. 

Green Lee Whisenhunt

ID# 4031, b. 27 September 1858, d. 17 July 1936
Father*George Washington Whisenhunt b. c 1825
Mother*Elizabeth Jane Cox b. 8 Nov 1836, d. 1922
Birth*Green Lee Whisenhunt was born on 27 September 1858 in Sevier Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Amandy Jane Nichols on 19 June 1881. 
Marriage*Green Lee Whisenhunt married Tima V. Nichols after 1924.2 
Death*Green Lee Whisenhunt died on 17 July 1936 at age 77.1 
Burial*He was buried in Pleasant Hill Cem., Hatfield, Polk Co., AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Panaclifta, Sevier Co., ARage 3
1870Census record not found
1880Cove, Polk Co., ARage 22, single. Living in household with grandparents Green & Sarah Cox.
1900Cove, Polk Co., ARage 41, md. 19 yrs., farmer
1910McCurtain Co., OKage 52, md. 1 time, 29 yrs., farmer
1920Mountain, McCurtain Co., OKage 63, md., farmer
1930Mountain, McCurtain Co., OKage 71, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22

Family 1

Amandy Jane Nichols b. 5 December 1862, d. 4 February 1921
Marriage*Green Lee Whisenhunt married Amandy Jane Nichols on 19 June 1881. 
Children

Family 2

Tima V. Nichols b. April 1884, d. 23 March 1949
Marriage*Green Lee Whisenhunt married Tima V. Nichols after 1924.2 

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S264] Walt Nichols, "Nichols, Walt," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 10 Sep 1998.

William George Whisenant

ID# 4032, b. February 1860
Father*George Washington Whisenhunt b. c 1825
Mother*Elizabeth Jane Cox b. 8 Nov 1836, d. 1922
Birth*William George Whisenant was born in February 1860 in Sevier Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Molly Pinkie L. [unknown] on 25 December 1883 in Polk Co., AR.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Panaclifta, Sevier Co., ARage 5 months.
1870Census record not found.
1880Census record not found.
1900Center, Polk Co., ARage 42, md. 16 yrs., farmer
1910Center, Polk Co., ARage 52, md. 1 time, farmer. Census listed his name as "Wm. P. Whissenout". It stated that his father was born in GA, and mother born in TN.
1920Center, Polk Co., ARage 61, md., farmer. (Note: This census listed his name as "William F", father born in GA, mother born in TN.)
1930Center, Polk Co., ARage 72, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 25
1940Poteau, Le Flore Co., OKage 82, widow, completed the 5th. grade. In 1935 he resides in Boone Co., OK. He currently resides with is son Clyde E. Whisenant.
Name Variation As of 1920, William George Whisenant was also known as William F.3 

Family

Molly Pinkie L. [unknown] b. circa 1860
Marriage*He married Molly Pinkie L. [unknown] on 25 December 1883 in Polk Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, Center, Polk Co., AR.

Grace Goodmon

ID# 4033, b. 7 August 1900, d. February 1923
Father*Jacob Arthur Goodmon b. 12 Sep 1869, d. Jun 1955
Mother*Laura Caroline Whisnand b. 21 Feb 1871, d. 13 Oct 1940
Birth*Grace Goodmon was born on 7 August 1900 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN
Death*She died in February 1923 in IL at age 22. 

Robert Walker Whisenhunt

ID# 4034, b. 22 September 1832, d. before 1870
Father*Henry Whisenhunt b. c 1793, d. c 1875
Mother*Catherine Bell b. b 1801, d. c 1838
Birth*Robert Walker Whisenhunt was born on 22 September 1832 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Nancy Jane Wagner on 14 October 1849 in Carroll Co., GA.2 
Death*Robert Walker Whisenhunt died before 1870 in Sevier Co., AR; Note: He was not present in the 1870 census household. I am assuming he died before June 1870. I understand that he was buried in a field somewhere in Sevier Co., AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Carroll Co., GAage 20, laborer. Robert seems to be about the only child of Henry Whisenhunt's that was left behind in Georgia when the family pulled up roots and moved to Arkansas. He would eventually turn up in Pike Co., AR by 1853.
1860Panaclifta, Sevier Co., ARage 29, farmer, real estate value $720., personal property value $900. Census listed his last name as "Whisenant".
Name Variation As of 1 June 1860, Robert Walker Whisenhunt was also known as Whisenant.3 
Note*He In the 1900 census report his wife states she had 10 children, and 3 of them are still living at that time. Can anyone identify the other 5 children? 

Family

Nancy Jane Wagner b. April 1834, d. after 1900
Marriage*He married Nancy Jane Wagner on 14 October 1849 in Carroll Co., GA.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S63] Letter, Dee Edward Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S134] Letter, Jo Alva Whisenhunt Crawford to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Nancy Jane Wagner1

ID# 4035, b. April 1834, d. after 1900
Birth*Nancy Jane Wagner was born in April 1834 in GA; According to the 1900 census, both her parents were born in Tennessee.2 
Marriage*She married Robert Walker Whisenhunt, son of Henry Whisenhunt and Catherine Bell, on 14 October 1849 in Carroll Co., GA.3 
Death*Nancy Jane Wagner died after 1900. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Carroll Co., GAage 18.
1860Panaclifta, Sevier Co., ARage 28
1870Panaclifta, Sevier Co., ARage 35, keeping house, P$225, head of household. Her husband was not listed in the household.
1880White, Pike Co., ARage 45, widow, farmer
1900Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 66, widow, 10 ch., 3 living. She's in the household with her son Robert H. Whisenhunt.

Family

Robert Walker Whisenhunt b. 22 September 1832, d. before 1870
Marriage*Nancy Jane Wagner married Robert Walker Whisenhunt, son of Henry Whisenhunt and Catherine Bell, on 14 October 1849 in Carroll Co., GA.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] Family Bible, I am told that a copy of Nancy Jane's bible in the possession of grandchildren of Robert Henry Whisenhunt listed her maiden name as "Wagner".
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S134] Letter, Jo Alva Whisenhunt Crawford to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Bettie Ruth Montgomery

ID# 4036, b. 24 August 1922, d. 14 March 2008
Birth*Bettie Ruth Montgomery was born on 24 August 1922 in Bonnerdale, Hot Spring Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*She married Horace John Whisenhunt, son of Oscar Larkin Whisenhunt and Flura Dora Jane Dillard, on 3 June 1939 in Garland Co., AR.1,3 
Death*Bettie Ruth Montgomery died on 14 March 2008 in Glenwood, Pike Co., AR, at age 85.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Sylvan Corners Cem., Citrus Heights, Sacramento Co., CA, 38.700000,-121.290278
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Bettie lived in Montgomery Co., AR.4 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Henderson, Hot Spring Co., AR, age 17, md., not attending school. She has completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed. 

Family

Horace John Whisenhunt b. 2 September 1918, d. 5 May 1993
Children

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Margaret Jane Whisenhunt

ID# 4037, b. 14 January 1866
Father*Robert Walker Whisenhunt b. 22 Sep 1832, d. b 1870
Mother*Nancy Jane Wagner b. Apr 1834, d. a 1900
Birth*Margaret Jane Whisenhunt was born on 14 January 1866 in AR.1 
Census*Margaret Jane Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Panaclifta, Sevier Co., AR, age 4. 

Citations

  1. [S134] Letter, Jo Alva Whisenhunt Crawford to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Mary Frances Whisenhunt

ID# 4038, b. 7 July 1860, d. 28 January 1936
Father*Robert Walker Whisenhunt b. 22 Sep 1832, d. b 1870
Mother*Nancy Jane Wagner b. Apr 1834, d. a 1900
Birth*Mary Frances Whisenhunt was born on 7 July 1860 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married William Thomas White in 1879. 
Death*Mary Frances Whisenhunt died on 28 January 1936 in Pike Co., AR, at age 75. 
Burial*She was buried in Lodi Cem., Pike Co., AR

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Panaclifta, Sevier Co., ARage 2 months
1870Panaclifta, Sevier Co., ARage 9
1880Pike Co., AR
1900Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 38, md. 20 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living
1910Pike Co., AR

Family

William Thomas White b. 6 April 1856, d. 20 November 1924
Marriage*Mary Frances Whisenhunt married William Thomas White in 1879. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Nicholas Whisenhunt

ID# 4039, b. 1800
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Nicholas Whisenhunt was born in 1800. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1830Census record not found
1840Cherokee Co., GA
1850Census record not found

Margarete Fern Goodmon

ID# 4040, b. 11 June 1902, d. 25 April 1932
Father*Jacob Arthur Goodmon b. 12 Sep 1869, d. Jun 1955
Mother*Laura Caroline Whisnand b. 21 Feb 1871, d. 13 Oct 1940
Birth*Margarete Fern Goodmon was born on 11 June 1902 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN; She married Arthur Quaid on 12 Jun 1924. 
Death*She died on 25 April 1932 in McLean Co., IL, at age 29. 

Nicholas Alexander Whisonant

ID# 4041, b. circa 1840, d. 15 June 1862
Father*Henry Whisonant b. c 1812, d. a 1880
Mother*Rebecca Beheler b. c 1821
Birth*Nicholas Alexander Whisonant was born circa 1840 in GA.1 
Death*He died on 15 June 1862 in Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Murray Co., GAage 10
1860Whitfield Co., GAage 20, living at home.
Note*He enlisted 3 Jan 1862 as a private in Co. B, 10th Regt. Georgia State Troops. Mustered out May 1862. He enlisted 15 May 1862 as a private in Co. A, 34th Regt. Georgia Infantry. He died of disease at Vicksburg, MS. 

Citations

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

Mary A. Whisonant

ID# 4042, b. circa 1843
Father*Henry Whisonant b. c 1812, d. a 1880
Mother*Rebecca Beheler b. c 1821
Birth*Mary A. Whisonant was born circa 1843 in GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Murray Co., GAage 7
1860Whitfield Co., GAage 16
1870Red Clay, Whitfield Co., GAage 24, living at home
1880Whitfield Co., GAage 36, single, living at home. Listed on census as" Pauline A".
Name Variation Mary A. Whisonant was also known as Polly. 

Citations

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

Barbary Elizabeth Whisonant

ID# 4043, b. March 1847
Father*Henry Whisonant b. c 1812, d. a 1880
Mother*Rebecca Beheler b. c 1821
Birth*Barbary Elizabeth Whisonant was born in March 1847 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Charles N. Whisenant, son of John Calloway Whisenant and Kemmely Carver, on 24 August 1881 in Whitfield Co., GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Murray Co., GAage 3
1860Whitfield Co., GAage 13
1870Red Clay, Whitfield Co., GAage 22, living at home
1880Whitfield Co., GAage 32, single, living at home
1900Whitfield Co., GAage 53, md. 18 yrs., no children

Family

Charles N. Whisenant b. November 1861
Marriage*Barbary Elizabeth Whisonant married Charles N. Whisenant, son of John Calloway Whisenant and Kemmely Carver, on 24 August 1881 in Whitfield Co., GA.1 

Citations

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

Christopher Columbus Whisonant

ID# 4044, b. circa 1849
Father*Henry Whisonant b. c 1812, d. a 1880
Mother*Rebecca Beheler b. c 1821
Birth*Christopher Columbus Whisonant was born circa 1849 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Elizabeth Weaver on 13 December 1870 in Whitfield Co., GA.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Murray Co., GAage 1
1860Whitfield Co., GAage 11
1870Census record not found
1880Whitfield Co., GAage 31, md., farmer

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Weaver b. November 1850
Children

Citations

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

Joseph Henry Whisenant

ID# 4045, b. 18 December 1813, d. 11 February 1895
Father*Jacob Whisonant b. c 1775, d. a 1860
Mother*Elizabeth [unknown]
Birth*Joseph Henry Whisenant was born on 18 December 1813 in Franklin Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Permelia Arminda Collins on 30 June 1836 in Franklin Co., GA.2 
Death*Joseph Henry Whisenant died on 11 February 1895 in Erath Co., TX, at age 81.1 
Burial*He was buried in Turnbow Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.977778,-98.204167.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1840Franklin Co., GA
1850Census record not found
1860Campbellton, Campbell Co., GAage 47
1870Cleburne Co., ALage 55, farmer, F$400, P$400. He lives 4 houses away from Pet & Mary A. Whisinant family.
1880Erath Co., TXage 66, md., farmer
Note*He is listed in the 1840 census for Habersham Co., GA. In 1860 census the family is in Campbell Co., GA. He moved to Erath Co., TX about 1873. On October 6, 1873, Henry purchased from Chesley Turnbow 230 acres of land for 470 gold dollars, in Erath Co., TX. 

Family

Permelia Arminda Collins b. 29 July 1818, d. 26 May 1883
Marriage*Joseph Henry Whisenant married Permelia Arminda Collins on 30 June 1836 in Franklin Co., GA.2 
Children

Citations

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

Permelia Arminda Collins

ID# 4046, b. 29 July 1818, d. 26 May 1883
Birth*Permelia Arminda Collins was born on 29 July 1818 in Habersham Co., GA.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Henry Whisenant, son of Jacob Whisonant and Elizabeth [unknown], on 30 June 1836 in Franklin Co., GA.2 
Death*Permelia Arminda Collins died on 26 May 1883 in Erath Co., TX, at age 64.1 
Burial*She was buried in Turnbow Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.977778,-98.204167.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Campbellton, Campbell Co., GAage 44
1870Cleburne Co., ALage 52, name listed as "Amanda J".
1880Erath Co., TXage 61, md.
Note*The book The Georgians, Genealogies of Pioneer Settlers, by Jeannette H. Austin, pub 1986, lists her birth as 29 Jul 1836, in Franklin Co., GA. Author's note: I have not seen the proof that she was born in 1836. She would have been only 10 years old when Mary Caroline was born, so I would not tend to believe that she was born in 1836. 

Family

Joseph Henry Whisenant b. 18 December 1813, d. 11 February 1895
Marriage*Permelia Arminda Collins married Joseph Henry Whisenant, son of Jacob Whisonant and Elizabeth [unknown], on 30 June 1836 in Franklin Co., GA.2 
Children

Citations

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

Mary Caroline Whisenant

ID# 4047, b. 4 March 1849, d. 3 March 1892
Father*Joseph Henry Whisenant b. 18 Dec 1813, d. 11 Feb 1895
Mother*Permelia Arminda Collins b. 29 Jul 1818, d. 26 May 1883
Birth*Mary Caroline Whisenant was born on 4 March 1849 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Isaac Gilbreath on 5 September 1875 in Erath Co., TX.2 
Death*Mary Caroline Whisenant died on 3 March 1892 at age 42.1 
Burial*She was buried in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Campbellton, Campbell Co., GAage 11
1870Cleburne Co., ALage 18, living at home
1880Erath Co., TXage 27, md.

Family

Joseph Isaac Gilbreath b. 25 December 1852, d. 12 November 1905
Marriage*Mary Caroline Whisenant married Joseph Isaac Gilbreath on 5 September 1875 in Erath Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Ollie Jane Whisenant

ID# 4048, b. 10 December 1851, d. 13 May 1927
Father*George Whisenant b. c 1810, d. 1880
Mother*Mary Hoppis b. Sep 1810
Birth*Ollie Jane Whisenant was born on 10 December 1851 in GA
Marriage*She married Levi Key on 3 April 1873 in Gilmer Co., GA.1 
Death*Ollie Jane Whisenant died on 13 May 1927 in McMinn Co., TN, at age 75. 
Burial*She was buried in Cochran Cem., Englewood, McMinn Co., TN, 35.418056,-84.475278

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Gilmer Co., GAage 8
1870Ellijay, Gilmer Co., GAage 19, living at home, and listed as "visiting in home".
1880Boardtown, Gilmer Co., GAage 27, md.
1900Boardtown, Gilmer Co., GAage 51, md. 27 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living
1910McMinn Co., TNage 57, md. 1 time, 41 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living
1920McMinn Co., TNage 67, md.
Name Variation Ollie Jane Whisenant was also known as Holly Whisenant. 

Family

Levi Key b. 10 March 1838, d. 28 January 1928
Marriage*She married Levi Key on 3 April 1873 in Gilmer Co., GA.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.

Dorothy Lee Graves

ID# 4049, b. 13 October 1913, d. 11 February 1996
Birth*Dorothy Lee Graves was born on 13 October 1913 in Murfreesboro, Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Jefferson Whisenant, son of Johnny Wesley Whisenant and Emma A. Chandler, in 1929 in AR
Death*Dorothy Lee Graves died on 11 February 1996 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR, at age 82.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Medford, Jackson Co., OR

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Mine Creek, Hempstead Co., ARage 16, md.
1940Mine Creek, Hempstead Co., ARage 26, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed.
Obituary*
Note*Dorothy Lee Graves and Thomas Jefferson Whisenant moved to Rogue Valley, OR from Nashville, AR. in 1945. 

Family

Thomas Jefferson Whisenant b. 20 February 1908, d. 16 January 1990
Marriage*Dorothy Lee Graves married Thomas Jefferson Whisenant, son of Johnny Wesley Whisenant and Emma A. Chandler, in 1929 in AR
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Perry Franklin Whisenant

ID# 4050, b. 17 December 1858, d. 16 March 1926
Perry F. Whisenant & Family
Source: unknown
Father*Joseph Henry Whisenant b. 18 Dec 1813, d. 11 Feb 1895
Mother*Permelia Arminda Collins b. 29 Jul 1818, d. 26 May 1883
Birth*Perry Franklin Whisenant was born on 17 December 1858 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Amanda Eudella Petty on 14 October 1877 in Erath Co., TX.2 
Death*Perry Franklin Whisenant died on 16 March 1926 in Hale Center, Hale Co., TX, at age 67; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Hale Center Cem., Hale Center, Hale Co., TX, 34.078056,-101.872500

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Campbellton, Campbell Co., GAage 2
1870Cleburne Co., ALage 11
1880Erath Co., TXage 22, md., farmer
1900Fisher Co., TXage 41, md. 22 yrs., farmer
1910Rule, Haskell Co., TXage 51, md. 1 time, 32 yrs.
1920Terry Co., TXage 60, md., stock farmer

Family

Amanda Eudella Petty b. 1 April 1861, d. 14 November 1934
Marriage*Perry Franklin Whisenant married Amanda Eudella Petty on 14 October 1877 in Erath Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.