Background
Whelchel, John Esten was born on April 1, 1898 in Hogansville, Georgia, United States. Son of Jasper Esten and Louise (Longstreet) Whelchel.
Whelchel, John Esten was born on April 1, 1898 in Hogansville, Georgia, United States. Son of Jasper Esten and Louise (Longstreet) Whelchel.
Bachelor of Arts, United States Naval Academy, 1919.
February 28, 1941); children—Laurel Denmead, Louise Longstreet, John Esten. Married second, Marion Payne, October 20, 1946.
Served in United States Ship Rochester, Atlantic convoy duty, World War I. Member Sweet Potato Growers Association (president).
Married Virginia Hoover, May 29, 1920 (deceased. Married second, Marion Payne, October 20, 1946. Children: Laurel Denmead, Louise Longstreet, John Esten.