Henry's Father: Philip Whisenhunt #166214933
or
George Michael Whisenant #104499832
Henry's Grandfather John Adam Whisenant had sons named George Michael, Phillip, and Nicholas. Both George Michael and Phillip had son's named Henry, both born in the 1760/1770's time frame. Today a number of our Whisenant genealogy tracers are divided over whether it is George’s Henry that comes to Alabama and that we are related to John Adam through him, or Phillip's son Henry. Either way, we are still related to John Adam and the rest of the line back to Switzerland. I am personally happy with either one, as one is my Grandfather one is my Uncle either way. Technically though I believe that Phillips son holds the edge. Limited explanation: Phillip's Henry appears in two documents related to his Phillip and his siblings. First in Phillip’s Will in 1791, and then in a bill of sale where Phillip’s oldest son Adam literally, “buys the farm” from his siblings in 1803. These are important as they establish Henry’s “whereabouts” until 1803, after this we have no official documents concerning Henry until we see the Henry of Alabama in 1820. However, it is clear that in this time frame there is a lot going on with other Whisenants in York Co, S.C.
George Michael's Henry on the other hand has evidence that links him to a wife, children, and death in North Carolina. See Raymond Whisenants page:
http://www.raymondwhisnant.com/p1.htm#i15.
On the basis of my research and the preponderance of circumstantial evidence, it appears to me that it is Phillip's Henry who leaves North Carolina and goes the short distance to York County South Carolina in the 1803-1820 time frame to live with or in the neighborhood of his uncle John Nicholas. See the 1820 US Federal Census for York County S.C. He then moves to Alabama. This is why I have this Henry linked to Phillip as his son, instead of George Michael. However the truth of this connection, is what is most important, this is OUR relative not just mine, and I am always open to confirm or change this theory through further enlightenment from my esteemed relatives...or any other illuminating parties.
Sincerely, Rev. Jonny L. Whisenant
or
George Michael Whisenant #104499832
Henry's Grandfather John Adam Whisenant had sons named George Michael, Phillip, and Nicholas. Both George Michael and Phillip had son's named Henry, both born in the 1760/1770's time frame. Today a number of our Whisenant genealogy tracers are divided over whether it is George’s Henry that comes to Alabama and that we are related to John Adam through him, or Phillip's son Henry. Either way, we are still related to John Adam and the rest of the line back to Switzerland. I am personally happy with either one, as one is my Grandfather one is my Uncle either way. Technically though I believe that Phillips son holds the edge. Limited explanation: Phillip's Henry appears in two documents related to his Phillip and his siblings. First in Phillip’s Will in 1791, and then in a bill of sale where Phillip’s oldest son Adam literally, “buys the farm” from his siblings in 1803. These are important as they establish Henry’s “whereabouts” until 1803, after this we have no official documents concerning Henry until we see the Henry of Alabama in 1820. However, it is clear that in this time frame there is a lot going on with other Whisenants in York Co, S.C.
George Michael's Henry on the other hand has evidence that links him to a wife, children, and death in North Carolina. See Raymond Whisenants page:
http://www.raymondwhisnant.com/p1.htm#i15.
On the basis of my research and the preponderance of circumstantial evidence, it appears to me that it is Phillip's Henry who leaves North Carolina and goes the short distance to York County South Carolina in the 1803-1820 time frame to live with or in the neighborhood of his uncle John Nicholas. See the 1820 US Federal Census for York County S.C. He then moves to Alabama. This is why I have this Henry linked to Phillip as his son, instead of George Michael. However the truth of this connection, is what is most important, this is OUR relative not just mine, and I am always open to confirm or change this theory through further enlightenment from my esteemed relatives...or any other illuminating parties.
Sincerely, Rev. Jonny L. Whisenant
Henry's Father: Philip Whisenhunt #166214933
or
George Michael Whisenant #104499832
Henry's Grandfather John Adam Whisenant had sons named George Michael, Phillip, and Nicholas. Both George Michael and Phillip had son's named Henry, both born in the 1760/1770's time frame. Today a number of our Whisenant genealogy tracers are divided over whether it is George’s Henry that comes to Alabama and that we are related to John Adam through him, or Phillip's son Henry. Either way, we are still related to John Adam and the rest of the line back to Switzerland. I am personally happy with either one, as one is my Grandfather one is my Uncle either way. Technically though I believe that Phillips son holds the edge. Limited explanation: Phillip's Henry appears in two documents related to his Phillip and his siblings. First in Phillip’s Will in 1791, and then in a bill of sale where Phillip’s oldest son Adam literally, “buys the farm” from his siblings in 1803. These are important as they establish Henry’s “whereabouts” until 1803, after this we have no official documents concerning Henry until we see the Henry of Alabama in 1820. However, it is clear that in this time frame there is a lot going on with other Whisenants in York Co, S.C.
George Michael's Henry on the other hand has evidence that links him to a wife, children, and death in North Carolina. See Raymond Whisenants page:
http://www.raymondwhisnant.com/p1.htm#i15.
On the basis of my research and the preponderance of circumstantial evidence, it appears to me that it is Phillip's Henry who leaves North Carolina and goes the short distance to York County South Carolina in the 1803-1820 time frame to live with or in the neighborhood of his uncle John Nicholas. See the 1820 US Federal Census for York County S.C. He then moves to Alabama. This is why I have this Henry linked to Phillip as his son, instead of George Michael. However the truth of this connection, is what is most important, this is OUR relative not just mine, and I am always open to confirm or change this theory through further enlightenment from my esteemed relatives...or any other illuminating parties.
Sincerely, Rev. Jonny L. Whisenant
or
George Michael Whisenant #104499832
Henry's Grandfather John Adam Whisenant had sons named George Michael, Phillip, and Nicholas. Both George Michael and Phillip had son's named Henry, both born in the 1760/1770's time frame. Today a number of our Whisenant genealogy tracers are divided over whether it is George’s Henry that comes to Alabama and that we are related to John Adam through him, or Phillip's son Henry. Either way, we are still related to John Adam and the rest of the line back to Switzerland. I am personally happy with either one, as one is my Grandfather one is my Uncle either way. Technically though I believe that Phillips son holds the edge. Limited explanation: Phillip's Henry appears in two documents related to his Phillip and his siblings. First in Phillip’s Will in 1791, and then in a bill of sale where Phillip’s oldest son Adam literally, “buys the farm” from his siblings in 1803. These are important as they establish Henry’s “whereabouts” until 1803, after this we have no official documents concerning Henry until we see the Henry of Alabama in 1820. However, it is clear that in this time frame there is a lot going on with other Whisenants in York Co, S.C.
George Michael's Henry on the other hand has evidence that links him to a wife, children, and death in North Carolina. See Raymond Whisenants page:
http://www.raymondwhisnant.com/p1.htm#i15.
On the basis of my research and the preponderance of circumstantial evidence, it appears to me that it is Phillip's Henry who leaves North Carolina and goes the short distance to York County South Carolina in the 1803-1820 time frame to live with or in the neighborhood of his uncle John Nicholas. See the 1820 US Federal Census for York County S.C. He then moves to Alabama. This is why I have this Henry linked to Phillip as his son, instead of George Michael. However the truth of this connection, is what is most important, this is OUR relative not just mine, and I am always open to confirm or change this theory through further enlightenment from my esteemed relatives...or any other illuminating parties.
Sincerely, Rev. Jonny L. Whisenant
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