Charles Franklin Whisnant Jr.1

ID# 40751, b. 8 October 1926, d. 23 February 2001
Charles & Dolly Whisnant
Father*Charlie Franklin Whisnant1 b. 11 May 1887, d. 26 Jul 1968
Mother*Ina Marcus Eldredge1 b. 21 Mar 1900, d. 13 Dec 1991
Birth*Charles Franklin Whisnant Jr. was born on 8 October 1926 in Cleveland Co., NC.2,3 
Marriage*He married Dolly Lou Moser. 
Divorce*Charles Franklin Whisnant Jr. and Dolly Lou Moser were divorced on 7 February 2000 in Caldwell Co., NC.3 
Death*Charles Franklin Whisnant Jr. died on 23 February 2001 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 74.2,4 
Burial*He was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.851944,-81.561111. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 3 yrs., 5 months
1940Census record not found.

Family

Dolly Lou Moser b. 16 July 1933, d. 2 May 2014
Marriage*Charles Franklin Whisnant Jr. married Dolly Lou Moser. 
Divorce*Charles Franklin Whisnant Jr. and Dolly Lou Moser were divorced on 7 February 2000 in Caldwell Co., NC.3 
Children
  • Charles Edward Whisnant
  • Linda Sue Whisnant
  • Charlotte Rosetta Whisnant
  • Billy Ray Whisnant
  • Betty Ann Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Alba May Rufty1

ID# 40753, b. circa 1896
Birth*Alba May Rufty was born circa 1896 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Edward Columbus Whisenhunt, son of William Daniel Whisenhunt and Mary D. Spry, in Forsyth Co., NC.1 
Divorce*Alba May Rufty and Edward Columbus Whisenhunt were divorced before November 1945. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Shady Grove, Davie Co., NCage 34, md., 1st. md. age 14
1940Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NCage 47, md., completed the 3rd. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Edward Columbus Whisenhunt b. 11 July 1895, d. 3 July 1963

Citations

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

Hallie Merriman1

ID# 40755, b. 21 January 1898, d. 1 September 1973
Birth*Hallie Merriman was born on 21 January 1898 in VA.2,1 
Marriage*She married Robert Davidson Whisnant, son of William H. Whisnant and Dosha Hullender, circa 1918.3 
Death*Hallie Merriman died on 1 September 1973 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 75; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, 36.073056,-80.173333.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 21, resides with mother-in-law Theodosia Whisenant.
1930Old Town, Forsyth Co., NCage 31, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Middle Fork, Forsyth Co., NCage 42, md., completed the 9th. grade. She is a seamstress. Her wage last year was $182.

Family

Robert Davidson Whisnant b. 20 June 1883, d. 8 April 1976
Marriage*Hallie Merriman married Robert Davidson Whisnant, son of William H. Whisnant and Dosha Hullender, circa 1918.3 
Children
  • Kathleen M. Whisenant3
  • Virginia Mae Whisenant3
  • Minnie Lee Whisenant3
  • Laurabelle Whisenant3
  • James Davidson Whisenant+ b. 31 Aug 1931, d. 28 Sep 2010

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Hassell Gray Whisnant1

ID# 40762, b. 8 July 1915, d. 19 January 1998
Mother*Mary Mammie Whisnant1 b. 18 Mar 1884, d. 19 Dec 1961
Birth*Hassell Gray Whisnant was born on 8 July 1915 in Stanley, Gaston Co., NC; both parents born in NC.2,3 
Death*He died on 19 January 1998 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 82; never married.2,4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 4
1930Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 14, single, living with mother
Milit-Beg*Hassell Gray Whisnant began military service on 1 February 1943 in SC U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 12 October 1945. 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S422] Mecklenburg Co Register, online http://meckrod.hartic.com/search.asp?cabinet=birth

William Whisenant1,2

ID# 40765, b. 11 June 1894, d. February 1960
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*William Whisenant was born on 11 June 1894 in Attalla, Etowah Co., AL.1,2 
Death*He died in February 1960 at age 65.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found
Residence* In June 1917 William lived in Attalla, Etowah Co., AL; age 23, single, farming, disability: Catarrh. Supports a father & mother.2 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Willie Whisenhunt1

ID# 40768, b. 15 July 1884, d. June 1963
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Willie Whisenhunt was born on 15 July 1884.1 
Death*He died in June 1963 at age 78.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found
Note*Willie Whisenhunt and William Whisenhunt Is this the same person? 

Citations

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

Charlie Augustis Whisenant1,2

ID# 40770, b. 24 June 1897, d. September 1963
Referenceblack race, unknown parents
Birth*Charlie Augustis Whisenant was born on 24 June 1897 in Etowah Co., AL; both parents born in AL, father born Etowah Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Pearl [unknown] circa 1918.3 
Death*Charlie Augustis Whisenant died in September 1963 at age 66.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Friendship, St. Clair Co., ALage 34, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22
1940Ashville, St. Clair Co., ALage 41, md., completed no schooling. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $2. [s.d. 4, e.d. 58-3, sheet 2B, line 52, household #27]
Name Variation Charlie Augustis Whisenant was also known as Gus. 
Residence* In 1918 Charlie lived in Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL; relative Fannie Whisenant at the same address.2 
Note*He and Jessie Charles Whisenant Is this the same person? 

Family 1

Pearl [unknown] b. 7 August 1900, d. May 1982
Marriage*Charlie Augustis Whisenant married Pearl [unknown] circa 1918.3 
Children
  • George L. Whisenant
  • Elizabeth Whisenant
  • Gus P. Whisenant
  • Lonnie C. Whisenant
  • Ella Ruth Whisenant
  • Eva E. Whisenant
  • Wallace Whisenant

Family 2
Child

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Matthew L. Whisenant1

ID# 40771, b. circa 1972
Father*Phillip Lee Whisenant
Mother*Donna Kay [unknown]
Birth*Matthew L. Whisenant was born circa 1972. 

Family

Margaret [unknown]

Citations

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

William Whisenant1

ID# 40772, b. 6 August 1870, d. March 1964
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*William Whisenant was born on 6 August 1870.1 
Death*He died in March 1964 in LA at age 93.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Census record not found
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found

Citations

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

Arthur Lee Whisenhunt1,2

ID# 40776, b. 24 May 1898, d. 18 November 1965
Father*Henry C. Whisenhunt b. Nov 1867
Mother*Thos. Dochia Searcy b. Apr 1874, d. c 1940
Birth*Arthur Lee Whisenhunt was born on 24 May 1898 in TX.1,3 
Marriage*He married Eva Elmira Huffstutler in 1918.4 
Death*Arthur Lee Whisenhunt died on 18 November 1965 in Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 67.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Van Zandt Co., TXage 2
1910Big Spring, Howard Co., TXage 12
1920Waco, McLennan Co., TXage 21, md., machinist
1930Dallas, Dallas Co., TXage 31, md., war vet., auto mechanic, 1st. md. age 20
1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 40, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a automobile mechanic at a garage. His wage last year was $1000. He rents a home for $30. [e.d. 60-244, sheet 11B, household #289]
Residence* On 1 April 1940 Arthur lived in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA.4 

Family

Eva Elmira Huffstutler b. 24 December 1897, d. 13 September 1988
Marriage*He married Eva Elmira Huffstutler in 1918.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 24 May 1899.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Henry Whisenhunt1

ID# 40778, b. 23 June 1884, d. 15 March 1967
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Henry Whisenhunt was born on 23 June 1884 in Paris, Lamar Co., TX; Note: His WWII draft registration card listed his d.o.b. as 23 Jun 1888, Paris, TX. (unemployed - total disability). Note: Tried to find this source again in Jul 2012, and was not successful.1,2 
Death*He died on 15 March 1967 in Stilwell, Adair Co., OK, at age 82.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Haskell Co., OKage 35, single, farm hand. A boarder in the household of John L. Martin. Father born in Texas. Mother born in Arkansas.
1930Census record not found.
Residence* In September 1918 Henry lived in Keota, Haskell Co., OK.2 
Note*He and John Henry Whisenhunt Probably the same person. 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Lorenzo L. Whisenhunt1

ID# 40779, b. 21 November 1898, d. 25 September 1967
Father*Emmett Wick Whisenhunt b. Nov 1877, d. c 1904
Mother*Ella I. Stallings b. 2 Aug 1882, d. 26 May 1974
Birth*Lorenzo L. Whisenhunt was born on 21 November 1898 in TX.2 
Death*He died on 25 September 1967 in Grand Saline, Van Zandt Co., TX, at age 68.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Oakland Cem., Van Zandt Co., TX, 32.566944,-95.759444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lindale, Smith Co., TXage 1
1910Jones Co., TXage 11, living with mother and step-father.
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found
Name Variation Lorenzo L. Whisenhunt was also known as Lorenza M.4 
Note*He private, U.S. Army, during World War II. 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Taylor Whisenant1

ID# 40781, b. 23 May 1875, d. 15 November 1967
Father*Sank Whisenant b. Mar 1838, d. 24 Feb 1921
Mother*Annie B. Shahan b. Jan 1835, d. b 1920
Referenceblack race
Birth*Taylor Whisenant was born on 23 May 1875 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mala Crooki circa 1897.3 
Marriage*Taylor Whisenant married Annie B. Crook on 9 February 1908 in Calhoun Co., AL.4 
Death*Taylor Whisenant died on 15 November 1967 in Ohatchee, Calhoun Co., AL, at age 92.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Peaks Hill, Calhoun Co., ALage 6
1900Peeks Hill, Calhoun Co., ALage 24, md. 3 yrs., farmer. He and wife reside next door to his father.
1910Phillips, Etowah Co., ALage 32, md. 2 nd time, 3 yrs., farm laborer
1920Ohatchee, Calhoun Co., ALage 47, md., farming
1930Ohatchee, Calhoun Co., ALage 53, md., farmer, first md. at age 21
1940Ohatchee, Calhoun Co., ALage 67, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is employed as a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $5. [s.d. 4, e.d. 8-50, sheet 5A, line 17, household #86]
Name Variation As of 1880, Taylor Whisenant was also known as Bud.3 
Note*He He married his first wife at age 21. circa 1896. 
NoteHe nephew James Whisenant, age 19, single, living in the household. in April 1900. 
Note*He and Ella Whisenant Reside next door to each other. on 15 April 1910. 
Residence* In September 1918 Taylor lived in Alexandria, Calhoun Co., AL; farmer.5 

Family 1

Mala Crooki b. August 1882, d. before 1907
Marriage*He married Mala Crooki circa 1897.3 
Children

Family 2

Annie B. Crook b. circa 1889
Marriage*Taylor Whisenant married Annie B. Crook on 9 February 1908 in Calhoun Co., AL.4 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 15 Sep 1872.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  5. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Charles Whisnant1

ID# 40783, b. 21 September 1895, d. 19 September 1968
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Charles Whisnant was born on 21 September 1895.1,2 
Marriage*He married Violet Elva Ross; Note: She may have been married to someone named "John Roseman Parker" before she married Charles. I haven't proven this yet. 
Death*Charles Whisnant died on 19 September 1968 in Morrilton, Conway Co., AR, at age 72.2 
Burial*He was buried in Elmwood Cem., Morrilton, Conway Co., AR, 35.154167,-92.763056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found
Note*Charles Whisnant Race: White. 

Family

Violet Elva Ross b. 18 October 1912, d. 29 December 2001
Marriage*He married Violet Elva Ross; Note: She may have been married to someone named "John Roseman Parker" before she married Charles. I haven't proven this yet. 

Citations

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

John W. Whisnant1

ID# 40784, b. 15 December 1885, d. 15 March 1969
Father*John Whisonant b. b 1870
Mother*Millie A. Winn b. Mar 1867
Referenceblack race
Birth*John W. Whisnant was born on 15 December 1885 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Pearly Davis on 24 August 1907 in Conway Co., AR.2 
Marriage*John W. Whisnant married Victoria Black on 11 January 1915 in Conway Co., AR.2 
Marriage*John W. Whisnant married Beanner Darwin on 7 July 1917 in Conway Co., AR.2 
Marriage*John W. Whisnant married Kattie Riley on 6 May 1922 in Conway Co., AR.2 
Marriage*John W. Whisnant married Odessie Garrison on 8 February 1933 in Conway Co., AR.3 
Death*John W. Whisnant died on 15 March 1969 in Morrilton, Conway Co., AR, at age 83.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Washington, Conway Co., ARage 14, single, resides with mother and step-father
1910Washington, Conway Co., ARage 24, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., farmer
1920Census record not found.
1930Census record not found.
1940Washington, Conway Co., ARage 54, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is employed as a day laborer for the W.P.A. His wage last year was $240. He rents a home for $2. [e.d. 15-22, sheet 8A, household #133]
Name Variation As of 1910, John W. Whisnant was also known as Johnnie Whisnant.4 

Family 1

Pearly Davis b. circa 1890, d. 6 January 1915
Marriage*He married Pearly Davis on 24 August 1907 in Conway Co., AR.2 
Children

Family 2

Victoria Black b. circa 1892
Marriage*John W. Whisnant married Victoria Black on 11 January 1915 in Conway Co., AR.2 

Family 3

Beanner Darwin b. circa 1891
Marriage*John W. Whisnant married Beanner Darwin on 7 July 1917 in Conway Co., AR.2 

Family 4

Kattie Riley b. circa 1902
Marriage*John W. Whisnant married Kattie Riley on 6 May 1922 in Conway Co., AR.2 

Family 5

Odessie Garrison b. circa 1916
Marriage*John W. Whisnant married Odessie Garrison on 8 February 1933 in Conway Co., AR.3 
Children
  • Bobby J. Whisnant
  • Billy J. Whisnant
  • Johnie F. Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

James Whisenant1

ID# 40785, b. 12 March 1879, d. May 1969
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*James Whisenant was born on 12 March 1879.1 
Death*He died in May 1969 in Denver, Denver Co., CO, at age 90.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Census record not found
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found

Citations

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

Willie L. Whisenant1

ID# 40787, b. 13 June 1892, d. 17 February 1970
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Willie L. Whisenant was born on 13 June 1892 in AL.1,2 
Death*He died on 17 February 1970 in VA at age 77.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Fort Gibson National Cem., Fort Gibson, Muskogee Co., OK, 35.904444,-95.228889; Oklahoma, Cook, Medical Dept. WWI. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found
Milit-BegWillie L. Whisenant began military service on 29 April 1917 Branch of enlistment unknown. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 3 July 1919. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 6 July 1943 in FL.3 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S427] WW II Army Enlistment, online www.ancestry.com.

Isaac Whisnant1

ID# 40794, b. 17 December 1896, d. 2 April 1973
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Isaac Whisnant was born on 17 December 1896.1 
Death*He died on 2 April 1973 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, at age 76.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found
Milit-Beg*Isaac Whisnant began military service on 25 July 1917 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 24 February 1919. 

Citations

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

William H. Whisenant1

ID# 40796, b. 19 July 1899, d. 15 July 1973
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*William H. Whisenant was born on 19 July 1899.1 
Death*He died on 15 July 1973 in Middlesboro, Bell Co., KY, at age 73.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found

Citations

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

Susan Viola Gorham1

ID# 40797, b. 16 February 1888, d. 31 August 1973
Birth*Susan Viola Gorham was born on 16 February 1888 in LA.2,3 
Marriage*She married Septimus T. Whisenant, son of Elizabeth Barton, on 4 December 1904 in Winn Parish, LA. 
Death*Susan Viola Gorham died on 31 August 1973 in Winn Parish, LA, at age 85.3 
Burial*She was buried in Gorham Cem., Winn Parish, LA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Winn Parish, LAage 22, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1920Winn Parish, LAage 31, md.
1930Winn Parish, LAage 42, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Joyce, Winn Parish, LAage 52, widow, completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed. She owns a farmhouse valued at $450. [e.d. 64-4, sheet 15B, household #264]
Obituary*
Nickname Susan Viola Gorham also went by the name of Oler. 

Family

Septimus T. Whisenant b. 30 January 1877, d. 13 February 1935
Marriage*She married Septimus T. Whisenant, son of Elizabeth Barton, on 4 December 1904 in Winn Parish, LA. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Bland Whisnant1

ID# 40798, b. 2 May 1894, d. September 1973
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Bland Whisnant was born on 2 May 1894.1 
Death*He died in September 1973 in Carter Co., TN, at age 79.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found

Citations

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