Samuel Whisler

Brief Life History of Samuel

When Samuel Whisler was born on 17 November 1823, in Rockbridge, Virginia, United States, his father, John Whisler Sr., was 23 and his mother, Anna Spitler, was 28. He married Miranda Leavell on 22 September 1846, in Henry, Indiana, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 7 daughters. He lived in Udell Township, Appanoose, Iowa, United States in 1860 and Iowa, United States in 1870. He died on 21 October 1870, in Udell, Appanoose, Iowa, United States, at the age of 46, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Udell, Appanoose, Iowa, United States.

Photos and Memories (1)

Do you know Samuel? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Samuel Whisler
1823–1870
Miranda Leavell
1827–1896
Marriage: 22 September 1846
William Henry Whisler
1848–1924
Infant Whisler
Martha Ellen Whisler
1849–1919
John Hervey Whisler
1850–1852
Mary Jane Whisler
1852–1920
Columbus Evan Whisler
1853–1928
Amanda Ann Whisler
1855–1855
Lewis Calvert Whisler
1857–1930
Anna Catherine Whisler
1858–1902
Sarah Alice Whisler
1860–1945
Marinda Emma Whisler
1863–1954
Samuel Walter Whisler
1870–1942

Sources (48)

  • Samuel Whisler, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Family Data Collection - Births
  • Samuel Whisler, "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007"

World Events (7)

1824 · """Mary Randolph Publishes """"The Virginia Housewife"""""""

“The Virginia Housewife” was published by Mary Randolph. It was the first cookbook published in America. 

1825 · The Crimes Act

The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

1836 · Remember the Alamo

Being a monumental event in the Texas Revolution, The Battle of the Alamo was a thirteen-day battle at the Alamo Mission near San Antonio. In the early morning of the final battle, the Mexican Army advanced on the Alamo. Quickly being overrun, the Texian Soldiers quickly withdrew inside the building. The battle has often been overshadowed by events from the Mexican–American War, But the Alamo gradually became known as a national battle site and later named an official Texas State Shrine.

Name Meaning

English: variant of Whistler .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.