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Individual Record for: John M. Whisenhunt (male)

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!NAME: John M. Whisenhunt

!NAME: John M. Whisenhunt - (AFN: JHDV-3W) - Source L.D.S., Ancestral File.

!CENSUS: 1870 Blansett Township, Scott County, Arkansas census. Stamped Page Number, 568. Enu merated on the 4th Day of August, 1870.
Whisenhunt...Benjamin Age, 33. (m)(w) Farmer. /110. Born Georgia.
[Whisenhunt] Mary C. Age, 24. (f)(w) Keeping house. Born Arkansas.
[Whisenhunt] John M. Age, 9. (m)(w) Born Arkansas.
[Whisenhunt] Frances E. Age, 1. (f)(w) Born Arkansas.
[Whisenhunt] James M. Age, 2/12. (m)(w) November. Born Arkansas.
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!CENSUS: 1880 Park, Scott County, Arkansas census. Stamped Page Number, 383-B. Enumerated o n the 16th day of June, 1880.
Martin....T H (w)(m) Age, 34. Married. Farmer. Born Arkansas. Father born Tennessee. Mother b orn Tennessee.
[Martin] Martha (w)(f) Age, 27. Wife. Married. Keeping House. Born Arkansas.
[Martin] John M. (w)(m) Age, 11. Son. At Home. Born Arkansas.
[Martin] Wesley M. (w)(m) Age, 9. Son. At Home. Born Araknsas.
[Martin] Noah B. (w)(m) Age, 3. Son. At Home. Born Arkansas.
[Martin] Joseph H. (w)(m) Age, 1. Son. At Home. Born Arkansas.
Britt J. L. (w)(m) Age, 18. Brother-in-law. Single. Laborer. Born Arkansas.
Ruddle J. (w)(m) Age, 18. ___ Single. Laborer. Born Arkansas.
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[Ibid:] [Following the above]
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Martin.....J W (w)(m) Age, 32. Married. Farmer. Born Arkansas. Father born Tennessee. Mothe r born Tennessee.
[Martin] Nancy (w)(f) Age, 22. Wife. Married. Keeping House. Born Arkansas.
Whisenhunt J. (w)(m) Age, 20. Nephew. Single. Laborer on farm. Born Arkansas.
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[Ibid:] [Following the above]
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Countess....J (w)(m) Age, 19. Married. Farmer. Born Arkansas.
[Countess] Mary A. (w)(f) Age, 18. Wife. Married. Born Arkansas.

!COURT: Information found in the Scott County Courthouse, Waldron, Arkansas. Deed and Mortgag e Records. Book 26, Page, 504. Compliments of Dona Conley and the Scott County Historica l & Genealogical Society. (In/Part) [This court action or legal action was to wared off all l egal descendants or heirs of John Miller Martin, John W. Walker, Thomas Mills, George Reaves , Thomas Smith, Houston N. Byford and Reuben Wright, and legaly claim and show in the books t hat L.O. Day was the present and legal owner of described property.]

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L.O. Day,..............Plaintiff,
vs. No. 911.
John M. Martin and Others, Defendants.
On this 24th day of November, 1909, the Plaintiff, L.O. Day, appeared by his attorney, A.G . Leming and the defendant John M[illard] Martin in his own proper person appeared in ope n court and entered his appearance but made no defense, and the following defendants, each ar e all non-residents of this State to Wit: Wesley Martin, Noah Martin, Perry Martin, Jess e Martin, Claude Martin, Mrs Selma Terry, Miss Alice Martin, J.W. Martin, W.W. Martin , Henry Eppler, Miss Alice Eppler, Thomas Vardell, [ Thomas Virdell] Miss Vinie Vardel l, [ Vinie Virdell] John Whisenhunt, Sam Slover, Mrs. Jane Hendrick, [ Jane Kindricks ] Mrs. Mary Moody, __?__ Hill, Mrs. Hugh Beavers and all heirs at law of John M[iller ] Martin, deceased, late of Scott County not named herein or indefinitely names or unknown;[. ..]
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!CENSUS: 1900 Township 18 North Range 25 East, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory census. E.D. , Number, 35. Sheet Number, 11-B., or 21-B. Enumerated on the 14th Day of June, 1900.
Whisenhunt John M. Head. (w)(m) June 1861. Age, 38. Married 16 years. Born in Arkansas. Fath er born in Tennessee. Mother born in Arkansas. Farmer. Can read, yes. Can write, yes. Can spe ak English, yes. Owned Free. Farm.
[Whisenhunt] Brunett Wife. (In)(f) May 1870. Age, 30. Married 16 years. Mother of how man y children, 8. Number of these children living, 8. Born in Indian Territory. Father born in G eorgia. Mother born in Georgia. Can read, no. Can write, no. Can speak English, yes.
[Whisenhunt] William B. Son. (In)(m) July 1884. Age, 15. Single. Born in Indian Territory . Father born in Arkansas. Mother born in Indian Territory. Farm Laborer. Can read, no. Can w rite, no. Can speak English, yes.
[Whisenhunt] Benjamin M. Son. (In)(m) Sept 1886. Age, 13. Single. Born in Indian Territory . Father born in Arkansas. Mother born in Indian Territory. Farm Laborer. Can read, no. Can w rite, no. Can speak English, yes.
[Whisenhunt] Mary L. Daughter. (In)(f) Nov. 1888. Age, 11. Single. Born in Indian Territory . Father born in Arkansas. Mother born in Indian Territory. Can read, no. Can write, no. Ca n speak English, yes.
[Whisenhunt] Josie E. Daughter. (In)(f) Jan 1891. Age, 9. Single. Born in Indian Territory . Father born in Arkansas. Mother born in Indian Territory.
[Whisenhunt] Joseph W. Son. (In)(m) Jan 1893. Age, 7. Single. Born in Indian Territory. Fat her born in Arkansas. Mother born in Indian Territory.
[Whisenhunt] John L. Son. (In)(m) Feb. 1895. Age, 5. Single. Born in Indian Territory. Fath er born in Arkansas. Mother born in Indian Territory.
[Whisenhunt] James J. Son. (In)(m) Nov. 1896. Age, 3. Single. Born in Indian Territory. Fat her born in Arkansas. Mother born in Indian Territory.
[Whisenhunt] Pearl P. Daughter. (In)(f) June 1899. Age, 11/12. Single. Born in Indian Terri tory. Father born in Arkansas. Mother born in Indian Territory.
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!ENROLLMENT AS CHEROKEE CITIZEN: Information found in the National Archives, Applications Fo r Enrolment Of The Commission To The Five Civilized Tribes. Year/s 1898 - 1914. Roll - 178. C herokee By Blood. Folder Number, #350. Also found in The L.D.S., Family History Library fil e film number, #1439975.
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Department of the Interior,
Commission To The Five Civilized Tribes
Westville, I.T. July 18, 1900
In the matter of the application of John Whisenhunt et als., for enrollment as Cherokee citi zens, said Whisenhunt being sworn by Commissioner Needles, testified as follows:
Q What is your age? A 39.
Q Your post office? A Westville.
Q Where did you live? A Four miles northwest of Westville.
Q How long have you lived there? A Six years.
Q Where did you live before that? A About two miles east of Westville.
Q How long have you been living in the Cherokee Nation? A I guess I have been living here som ething near 28 years or 29 years.
Q Continuously? A Yes.
Q Never had a residence outside during that time? A No sir.
Q What is the name of your father? A Ben Whisenhunt.
Q Is he living? A yes.
Q Are you upon the Cherokee rolls? A No sir.
Q What is your mother’s name? A I don't know; she died when I was small.
Q Does your name appear upon the roll of ‘80? A No sir, I was not admitted until '84. On '9 6 roll, page 830, number 206.
Q Did you ever apply to the tribal authorities of the Cherokee Nation for citizenship? A No s ir.
Q Did you ever apply to the Dawes Commission before for citizenship? A No sir.
Q Are you married? A Yes.
Q What is your wife’s name? A Brunett.
Q What was her name before she married you? A Brunett Weaver.
Q Is she on the roll of ‘80? A Yes. On ‘80 roll, page 485, number 1854; On ‘96 roll, page 803 , number 2293 as Brunett Whisenhunt.
Q You say you were married in ‘84? A Yes.
Q Have you any certificate of marriage? A No sir.
Q Under what law-were you married? A Cherokee law.
Q Where? A On Ballard creek.
Q Who married you? A Nathan West.
Q Have you any certificate at home? A No sir.
Q You got a license, didn’t you? A Yes.
Q You can get a certified copy of that license? A We lost the license. I have two witnesses h ere to prove my marriage.
MARY WEAVER, being sworn, testified:
Q What is your name? A Mary Weaver.
Q How old are you? A I expect I am up in the 60s.
Q Are you a Cherokee citizen? A No sir, I am an adopted citizen.
Q You live in the Cherokee Nation? A Yes, been in it ever since I was born mighty near.
Q Do you know John Whisenhunt? A Yes.
Q Do you know his wife Brunett? A Yes.
Q Do you know whether they are married or not? A Yes.
Q How do you know? A I saw them married - she is my daughter and they were married in my hous e.
Q Were they married under Cherokee law? A They were married by a licensed preacher.
Q Have they been living together as man and wife ever since? A Yes, and are now.
JOHN WEAVER, being sworn, testified:
Q What is your name? A John Weaver
Q How old? A 35.
Q Where do you live? A 5 miles west of here.
Q What is your postoffice? A Westville.
Q Are you a Cherokee Citizen? A Yes.
Q By blood or adoption? A By blood.
Q Do you know John Whisenhunt? A Yes.
Q Do you know his wife, Brunett? A Yes.
Q Do you know whether they are married or not? A Yes, I saw them married.
Q Do you know whether they were married by Cherokee law or U.S. law? A They were married b y a licensed preacher.
Q Do you know whether John Whisenhunt had any license? A I don't know.
Q You know they are living together as man and wife? A Yes.
CONTINUATION OF APPLICANT'S TESTIMONY:
Q What is the name of your children: A William, 15 years old. On ‘96 roll, page 803, numbe r 2294.
Q What’s the next one? A Benjamin, 13 years old. On ‘96 roll, page 803, number 2295.
Q Next? A Mary, 12 years old. On ‘96 roll, page 803, number 2296.
Q Next? A Josie, 9 years old. Page, 803, number 2297, on ‘96 roll.
Q Next? A Joseph, 7 years old. On ‘96 roll, page 803, number 2298.
Q Next? John L., 5 years old. On ‘96 roll, page 803, number 2299 as Leonard.
Q Next? A James, 3 years old.
Q Next? A Pearl P., 1 year old.
The name of John Whisenhunt appears upon the roll of ‘96 and proof shows that he was marrie d to Burnett Weaver in ‘84. He will be enrolled as an intermarried citizen. His wife, Br unett Weaver, is found upon the roll of ‘80 and also ‘96, proof being made of residence an d she and her 8 children will be enrolled as Cherokee citizens on the roll now being made . James and Pearl compiled, their enrollment will be completed when the proper certificat e of their birth is furnished to the Commission, and the enrollment of John Whisenhunt himse lf will not be completed until he furnished this commission a certified copy of his marriag e license.
Brown McDonald, being sworn by Commissioner Needles, says that as Stenographer to the Comm ission To The Five Civilized Tribes, he reported in full the testimony of the above named thr ee witnesses, and the foregoing is a full, true and correct transcript of his notes. B rown McDonald
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of July, 1900, at Westville, I.T . B____ Needles Commissioner
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[Ibid:]
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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Cherokee Nation
Tahlequah, Indian Territory.
I hereby certify that I have made careful examination of the marriage record of Goingsnake Di strict and fail to find a record of the marriage between John Whisenhunt and Brunette We aver, which record is now on file in this office and in my legal custody. Given this the 17t h., day of Feb. 1903 J.T. Parks Executive Secretary
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[Ibid:]
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Department of the Interior,
Commission To The Five Civilized Tribes,
Vinita, Indian Territory, February 27th, 1903.
In the matter of the application of John Whisenhunt for the enrollment of himself as a citi zen by intermarriage and for the enrollment of his wife, Brunett Whisenhunt, and his child ren, William, Benjamin, Mary, Josie, Joseph, John L., James, Pearl P. and Annie B. W hisenhunt, as citizens by blood of the Cherokee Nation. CHEROKEE #350.
John Whisenhunt, being duly sworn, testified as follows: Examination by the Commission.
Q. State your name? A. John Whisenhunt.
Q. How old are you? A. 42.
Q. What is your post office? A. My post office is Westville, I.T.
Q. Are you a white man? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Are you claiming the right to be enrolled as a Cherokee citizen by intermarriage? A. Why , that has always been--never been nothing against me.
Q. What is your wife’s name? A. Brunett Whisenhunt.
Q. Is she the wife through whom you claim citizenship? A. Yes, sir.
Q. When were you married to her? A. '84.
Q. Were you married under a Cherokee marriage license? A. I think we was; yes, sir.
Q. Did you present your marriage license and certificate when you applied for enrollment? A . No, sir.
Q. Have you got them? A. They were destroyed.
Q. How did they get destroyed? A. I couldn't hardly tell you. They was in an old trunk we ha d and when the Dawes Commission came we couldn’t find them and we never have found them.
Q. Who married you? A. A man by the name of West.
Q. Was he a preacher? A. Yes, sir.
Q. What district? A. Goingsnake.
Q. Did you have a petition. A. Yes, sir.
Q. Paid your $10 did you? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Took the oath? A. Yes, sir.
Q. How soon after that was it that you were married--after you got the license? A. Oh, it wa s probably two or three days.
Q. Did the preacher give you a marriage certificate? A. No.
Q. What did he do with the license? A. He handed that back to me.
Q. What did you do with it? A. I just put them away.
Q. Did you ever send them to be recorded? A. No, sir; I just put them away.
Q. You just put them in the trunk? A. Yes, sir.
Q. You never sent them to the clerk to be recorded? A. No.
Q. Is this man Gormally living? A. No, Gormally is dead, He has been dead a good while.
I don't know just how long he has been dead.
Q. Your marriage wouldn't be a matter of record then if you never sent your license to be rec orded. You are sure the preacher gave them back to you? A. Yes, sir.
Q. What was the preacher’s name? A. West.
Q. What was his first name? A. I forget his first name now. Q. Is he living now? A. No, he i s dead. Nathan– Nathan West was his name.
Q. He is dead also? A. Yes, sir, that is my understanding.
Q. Who was present at your marriage? A. Why, there was some three or four. John Weaver wa s one, Joe Weaver and the old lady Weaver.
Q. What was her first name? A. Mary Weaver. I don't remember now who was present outside th e family.
Q. Any of these witnesses living? A. Yes, sir; two living that I know of.
Q. Which two? A. Joe Weaver and John.
Q. Where are they living? A. They are living in Goingsnake. Old man Weaver is in Sequoyah di strict.
Q. Who is old man Weaver? A. He is the father of John Weaver. John Weaver is a half broth er of my woman.
Q. Are they living? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Did they see your marriage license? A. I guess they did. Q. Do you know that they ever did ? A. I wouldn't swear positively that they did but they was there in the house when I was mar ried.
Q. Any one else besides your wife’s relatives? A. Well, sir; I couldn’t hardly say they was . It seems like there was, to, but then I don’t remember who it was.
Q. Was there anybody in the office when you got out your marriage license besides the clerk a nd yourself? A. I don’t remember whether there was or not. There was a man went with me by th e name of Willard Smith but I can’t tell any more where he is than you can.
Q. Do you remember some of the men who signed your petition? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Are they living? A. Yes, sir; several of them are living.
Q. Have you made very careful search for your license?
A. Yes, sir; I sure have. I have searched for them at different times.
Q. Is Brunett your first wife? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Are you her first husband? A. Yes, sir.
Have you been living in the Cherokee Nation ever since you were married? A. Yes, sir; I bee n living right there in the district ever since we were married.
The applicant is requested to introduce evidence as to his marriage.
Jesse O. Carr on oath states that as stenographer to the Commission to the Five Civilized Tr ibes he reported the above entitled case and that the foregoing is a true and complete transc ript of his stenographic notes thereof. Jesse O. Carr.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of May, 1903.
Samuel Foreman Notary Public.
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[Ibid:]
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Department of the interior
Cherokee 350............COMMISSIONER TO THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES.
.........................................Muskogee, Indian Territory, January 10, 1907.
John Whisenhunt, Westville, Indian Territory.
Dir Sir:
There is inclosed a copy of the decision of the Commissioner to the Five Civilized Tribes, da ted January 10, 1907, rejecting, among others, the application for your enrollment as a citiz en by intermarriage of the Cherokee Nation. The Commissioner's decision has this day been fo rwarded to the Secretary of the Interior for review. You will be advised of the Secretary’ s action as soon as this office is informed of same. Respectfully, ___ Commissioner.
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!DEATH: 1907, Texanna, McIntosh, Oklahoma. - Source Book - "Whisnants Through the Ages," Ray mond C. WHISNANT, Sound Decisions, Dallas, 1992, p. 135.

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