François Visinand
ID# 1, b. 18 January 1647
| Father* | Estienne Visinand b. 13 Jan 1610 |
| Mother* | Andreaz Daunet b. b 1630 |
| Birth* | François Visinand was born on 18 January 1647 in Corsier, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Jeanne Ramus on 3 February 1666 in Corsier, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.1 |
| Marriage* | François Visinand married Anna [unknown] after 1678. |
| Note* | François Visinand lived in the French speaking region of Switzerland, between Lausanne and Montreux. The Visinand family were winemakers. Author's note: It is said that he had three wives. One wife was said to be Jeanne Ramirez, married 3 Feb 1666, Corsier-Sur-Vere, Switzerland., before 1684. Another of his wives, I have heard, was named Anna, another was said to be called Johanna. The information presented below came from the Quarterly of the Pennsylvania German Society, Volume 12, No. 2, April 1978, page 17-18: In an article 'Schweizer Einwanderer in Edenkoben' published in 'Pfalzische Familien und Wappenkunde,' Band 4, Heft 11 (1963) is the following entry: Visinant (Wissinant), François 'aus dem welschen Schweitzerland bey Lausanne geburtig.' Hofmann im Kloster Heilsbruck. His wife was Anna, and they had a son Philip Peter baptized 13 Apr 1684. In the Hasslock marriage record 12 Apr 1700, Frantz Fisinant married Johanna widow of the deceased Martin------. (Note: this entry was very faded and both dates and names may be inaccurate.) The Wisenandt family settled near Muddy Creek in Lancaster Co., Pa. They were early members of the Reformed church there. In 1743, Johan Peter, Adam, and Peter Wisenandt all signed the Reformed Church Doctrine. John Peter Wissenandt and Maria Magdalena Suni married on 7 Feb 1837 by Rev. John Caspar Stoever. Both Adam and Peter had children baptized in the Muddy Creek Reformed record. In the 1760's the Wisenandts left Pennsylvania and moved to the Lincolnton, North Carolina area. Author's note: Heilsbruck was a convent until 1650, and then became an estate. |
Family 1 | Jeanne Ramus |
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Family 2 | Anna [unknown] |
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Citations
- [S1] Letter, Sylvie Visinand Gillot to Raymond C. Whisnant.
Philip Peter Visinand
ID# 2, b. 10 April 1684, d. circa 1744
| Father* | François Visinand b. 18 Jan 1647 |
| Mother* | Anna [unknown] |
| Birth* | Philip Peter Visinand was born on 10 April 1684 in Heilsbruck, Edenkoben, Germany. |
| Marriage* | He married Anna Helena Neff on 9 July 1710 in Hassloch, Germany.1 |
| Death* | Philip Peter Visinand died circa 1744 in Old Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA. |
| Note* | Philip Peter Visinand arrived in Philadelphia on 14 Oct 1731 with his wife Allena (Anna Helena), two of his sons John Peter and John Adam. They lived in Colalico Township, in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. They came from Europe aboard the ship 'Lowther.' Lowther was of the class "snow", and has since been referred to in some printed works as "Snow Lowther". I don't know the whereabouts of the other children born in Hassloch, Edenkoben, Germany. (Edenkoben is a small town, approximately 20 miles, or 32 kilometers, southwest of Mannheim, Germany.) Philip Peter obtained a land grant in Lancaster Co., Pa., in 1737. His family attended Muddy Creek Church there. Philip's godfather was A. D. Hardt, a well-known Pharmacist from Neustadt, Germany. Author's note: I obtained Philip's day of birth from Rex James Whisnand. The information presented below on Philip Peter and his children came from the Quarterly of the Pennsylvania German Society, Volume 12, No. 2, April 1978, page 17: "Visanant, Philip Pete Hassloch Snow Lowther, 14 Oct 1731 (S-H, I, pg. 54-57) with John Peter, Allena, John Adam Hassloch Reformed records: Philip Peter Fisenant and his wife Helena had the following children baptized at Hassloch: Anna Maria b. 2 May 1711; bp. 6 May Johann Peter b. 4 Feb. 1714; bp. 7 Feb. Joh. Nickolaus b. 24 Feb. 1717; bp. 28 Feb. Johann Adam b. 3 Sept. 1719; bp. 8 Sept. Heinrich b. 27 Sept. 1722; bp. 4 Oct." |
Family | Anna Helena Neff b. before 1695 |
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Citations
- [S2] Lorena Shell Eaker The Shoe Cobbler's Kin, Series: 1701-1976.
Anna Helena Neff
ID# 3, b. before 1695
| Birth* | Anna Helena Neff was born before 1695 in Germany; Daughter of Conradt Neff, a weaver. |
| Marriage* | She married Philip Peter Visinand, son of François Visinand and Anna [unknown], on 9 July 1710 in Hassloch, Germany.1 |
| Death* | Anna Helena Neff died in Lancaster Co., PA. |
| Note* | Author's note: The marriage date for Philip and Anna is per Dee Whisenhunt, Chino Valley, AZ. He obtained the date from the Mormon Church Family History Center, 'Evangelisch records.' Their records show Anna Helena's last name as 'Steffen' instead of 'Neff.' The difference in names might be explained by the following quote from The Shoe Cobbler's Kin, volume II, page 19: "Jahrgong 1710: - Philip Peter Visinand Von Cortier aus dem Welschen Schweitzerland mit Jgfr Anna Helena, Conradt Neffen Gemeinsmans V. Webers Alhie ehl. Tochter." (Translation) - Year 1710 Philip Peter Visinand from in the french speaking part of Switzerland, with the single Anna Helena, daughter of Conradt Neff citizen and weaver here. There is no place called Cortier in Switzerland, but there are three Corsier: 1246 Corsier, Geneva Canton 1801 Les Monts-de-Corsier, Vaud Canton 1804 Corsier-sur-Vevey, Vaud Canton (likely this one) The number means the zip code. It is somewhat surprising that his Swiss origin is given although he was born in Heilsbruck, but Swiss people maintain Swiss citizenship also after their emigration, and this may mean that he was still a citizen of his father's town. Author's note: The above information was transcribed literally from The Shoe Cobbler's Kin. I have reprinted it here for those of you who are unable to obtain a copy of this book. As you can see, 'Neffen' has been translated to "Neff." |
Family | Philip Peter Visinand b. 10 April 1684, d. circa 1744 |
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Citations
- [S2] Lorena Shell Eaker The Shoe Cobbler's Kin, Series: 1701-1976.
Anna Maria Visinand
ID# 4, b. 2 May 1711
| Father* | Philip Peter Visinand b. 10 Apr 1684, d. c 1744 |
| Mother* | Anna Helena Neff b. b 1695 |
| Birth* | Anna Maria Visinand was born on 2 May 1711 in Hassloch, Germany. |
| Name Variation | Anna Maria Visinand was also known as Wissenandt. |
John Peter Visinand
ID# 5, b. 4 February 1714
| Father* | Philip Peter Visinand b. 10 Apr 1684, d. c 1744 |
| Mother* | Anna Helena Neff b. b 1695 |
| Birth* | John Peter Visinand was born on 4 February 1714 in Hassloch, Germany. |
| Marriage* | He married Maria Magdalena Sumi, daughter of Hans Peter Sumi and Mary Magdalena Haldy, on 7 February 1737 in Lancaster Co., PA. |
| Death* | John Peter Visinand died; died in the U.S. |
| Nickname | John Peter Visinand also went by the name of Johann Peter. |
| Note* | The three references in the Rowan Co., N.C. records probably pertain to John Peter Sr. |
Family | Maria Magdalena Sumi b. before 1722 |
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Johann Nicholas Visinand
ID# 6, b. 24 February 1717
| Father* | Philip Peter Visinand b. 10 Apr 1684, d. c 1744 |
| Mother* | Anna Helena Neff b. b 1695 |
| Birth* | Johann Nicholas Visinand was born on 24 February 1717 in Hassloch, Germany. |
John Adam Whisenhunt
ID# 7, b. 2 September 1719, d. 11 April 1784
| Father* | Philip Peter Visinand b. 10 Apr 1684, d. c 1744 |
| Mother* | Anna Helena Neff b. b 1695 |
| Birth* | John Adam Whisenhunt was born on 2 September 1719 in Hassloch, Germany. |
| Marriage* | He married Anna Barbara [unknown] circa 1734 in PA. |
| Death* | John Adam Whisenhunt died on 11 April 1784 in Lincoln Co., NC, at age 64. |
| Name Variation | John Adam Whisenhunt was also known as Johann Adam Visinand. |
| Note* | He moved from Lancaster County, PA, to Lincoln County, NC, sometime between 1749 and 1759. Land grants were found for him in Mecklenburg County, NC, in 1765, and Tryon County, NC, in 1773. On August 22, 1773, he made a Deed of Gift to his children. He made his Will in 1784, and died the same year. His property was sold in 1800-1801, and the proceeds divided among his children. Deed of Gift On August 22, 1773, Adam Wiseant of Tryon County, North Carolina, of the one part conveyed to Philip Wisenant and his children of the other part. The said Adam Wisenant for and in consideration of his good will, have made a gift unto his children of 100 acres and confirm unto the said Philip Wisenant my son during his life time and after his decease it shall belong and remain to the said Philip's children. The land was on the branches of Indian Creek that empties into Leonard's Fork, joining Haspill's survey. Beginning on Adam Wisenant's third corner. It contained 100 acres and was granted to William Moore on November 16, 1764. Adam Wisenant Wit: Valetine Mauney & Thomas Maxwell _______________ This Deed of Gift has been transcribed literally from Dr. Eph Whisenhunt's book Whisenhunt Syllabus. It apparently was recorded in the Old Tryon, Lincoln Co., deed book 1, pages 789-790. Another record in the April 26, 1774 Old Tryon, Lincoln Co. deed book pages 790-791 is as follows: Adam Wisenant to George Michael Wisenant 5 pounds procm., money, Granted to Adam Wisenant by patent 17 day of Nov., 1771 Adam Wisenant. 2nd Deed, same day: 150 pounds Adam Wisenant to George Michael Wisenant 200 acs of 2 branches of Leonard's Ford on Indian Creek ca mile above Thomas Robinson's land & Joining Harpsell line. His will is as follows: Will Recorded in Lincoln Co., NC, book 2, pg. 240 dated 11 Jan 1784. In the name of God Amen. I Adam Whisenhunt, of Lincoln County, and Province of North Carolina, planter, being very sick and weak of body, but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be to God: calling into mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament. That is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of the Almighty God that gave it, and my body recommend to the earth, to be buried in decent Christian burial at the discreation of my executors. Nothing doubting but at the General Ressurection I shall receive the same again by the Power of God: and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it is pleased God to bless me in this life I give and devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form: First - I give and bequeath to Barbara my dearly beloved wife, all my lands and the stove and ------- and -------, I leave my wife the one third part of my estate and when she dies, then the land falls to my children to be sold in the best advantage and to be equally divided among all my children and what remains over, when the above is paid of my estate is to be sold and equally divided among all my children both boys and daughters and I do hereby appoint John Askegter, Peter Eaker, Michael Eaker, the executors of this my last will and testament. All and singular my lands, messages and tenements by them fully to be disposed and enjoyes and do hereby utterly disallow, revoke and dis---- all and every other former testament, will legacies and executors, by me and any will before named, willed and bequeathed: ratefying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. I witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 11th day of January in the year of our Lord 1784. Adam Whisanant. Wit: Philip Lane, Alexander Kock, & Barbara Eaker Signed sealed, published, pronounced and declared by the said Adam Whisehunt as his last will and testament in the presence of us, who in his presence in the presence of each other have hereto subscribed our names. _______________ This Will has been transcribed literally from Dr. Eph Whisenhunt's book Whisenhunt Syllabus. It had been furnished by Mrs. Lucie Warlick Word, of Atlanta, Georgia. The following is the settlement of his will: Settlement of Will occurrence: 21 Mar 1801 Settlement of estate of Adam Whisanant. March 21st 1801. It appears to us from the tenor of said will that we the subscribers cannot take into consideration any part mentioned or set forth in the will except that which relates to the lands the widow Barbara being insolvent, the sale of the lands made on the 10th day of Jan. 1801 and the year 1800 thereabouts amounts to the sum of 158 pounds fifteen shillings which is to be divided between eight legatees to wit George M. Whisenhunt, Phillip Whisenhunt, Nicholas Whisenhunt, Margaret Whisenhunt now wife of John Seagel, Eve Whisenhunt, alias (?) Hoffsteller alias Short, John G. Whisenhunt, Barbara Whisenhunt, first wife of Anthony Harmon afterwards wife of Leonard Haines, Catherine Whisenhunt, first wife of Valentine Warlock afterwards to John Anthony which by the will is to be equally divided with and allowing the vouchers may and is herein mentioned. Amount of the sale 158. 15. 0 Vouchers No 1 1. 0. 0 No 2 1. 0. 0 No 3 12. 0. 0 No 4 8. 15. 0 22. 15. 0 ------------- ------------- 22 15 0 136. 0. 0 On dividing the estate as described by the will we find that there is due to each of the legatees is entitled to the sum of seventeen pounds. Given from under our hands Wit. 21st of March, 1801. Wallace Alexander John Crouse Saml. Ramsey (?) Eve Short, otherwise Eve Hoffstetler appeared etc........supported and maintained her mother Barbara Whisenhunt etc. etc. Claim made by Michael Mosteller _______________ This Will Settlement has been transcribed literally from Dr. Eph Whisenhunt's book Whisenhunt Syllabus. It had been furnished by Mrs. Robert P. Moore. |
Family | Anna Barbara [unknown] d. after 1801 |
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Heinrich Visinand
ID# 8, b. 27 September 1722
| Father* | Philip Peter Visinand b. 10 Apr 1684, d. c 1744 |
| Mother* | Anna Helena Neff b. b 1695 |
| Birth* | Heinrich Visinand was born on 27 September 1722 in Hassloch, Germany. |
Maria Magdalena Sumi
ID# 9, b. before 1722
| Father* | Hans Peter Sumi b. c 1674, d. b 1750 |
| Mother* | Mary Magdalena Haldy b. c 1685, d. a 1761 |
| Birth* | Maria Magdalena Sumi was born before 1722. |
| Marriage* | She married John Peter Visinand, son of Philip Peter Visinand and Anna Helena Neff, on 7 February 1737 in Lancaster Co., PA. |
Family | John Peter Visinand b. 4 February 1714 |
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John Nicholas Whisenhunt
ID# 10, b. 1 February 1744
| Father* | John Peter Visinand b. 4 Feb 1714 |
| Mother* | Maria Magdalena Sumi b. b 1722 |
| Birth* | John Nicholas Whisenhunt was born on 1 February 1744 in Lancaster Co., PA. |
John Peter Whisenhunt II
ID# 11, b. 22 June 1746, d. before 1810
| Father* | John Peter Visinand b. 4 Feb 1714 |
| Mother* | Maria Magdalena Sumi b. b 1722 |
| Birth* | John Peter Whisenhunt II was born on 22 June 1746 in Lancaster Co., PA.1 |
| Death* | He died before 1810.2 |
| Note* | John Peter Whisenhunt II is listed in a book of N.C. Loyalists. Author's note: I identified John Peter's descendants, using the census reports, and information reported in the Whisenhunt Syllabus. The only Whisenhunt households I found in the 1790 through 1850 census for Lexington & Orangeburg Districts of South Carolina were as follows: Peter Whistenand, 1790 Orangeburg Dist. 1 male 16+ Peter Whistlehunt, 1800 Lexington Dist., page 254 3 males under 10 yrs. 1 male 26 to 45 yrs. 1 female under 10 yrs. 1 female 10-16 yrs. 1 female 26-45 yrs. 1 slave Widow Whitsanhunt, 1810 Lexington Dist., p. 68 1 male 10 to 16 yrs. 1 female 16 to 26 yrs. 1 female 45+ 1 slave George Whisehant, 1820 Orangeburg Co., page 201 2 males under 10 yrs. 2 males 18 to 26 yrs. 2 females under 10 yrs. 2 females 16 to 26 yrs. Catherine Wissenhunt, 1830 Orangeburg Co., page 17 1 male under 5 yrs. 2 males 15 to 20 yrs. 1 female 5 to 10 yrs. 1 female 15 to 20 yrs. 1 female 40 to 50 yrs. David Whisenhunt, 1840 Orangeburg Co., page 323 1 male under 5 yrs. 1 male 10 to 15 yrs. 1 male 15 to 20 yrs. 1 male 20 to 30 yrs. 1 female 15 to 20 yrs. 1 female 50 to 60 yrs. 3 black slaves Lewis Wissenhunt 1850 Orangeburg Co., page 303 age 31, born SC, occupation: overseer. In the household of James Andrews, a planter. George Wissenhunt, 1850 Orangeburg Co., page 339 age 21, born SC, occupation: farmer. In the household of Warren Shuler. Catherine Whissenhunt, 1850 Orangeburg Co., page 342 age 80, born SC. Eliza, age 37, born SC I. D. Whissenhunt, age 37, born SC, farmer Catherine, age 29, born SC Mary A. C., age 10, born SC Eliza J., age 8, born SC Frances E., age 5, born SC Sarah C., age 3, born SC I feel obligated to relate to you a story that tells of a different ancestral line for Lewis Whisenhunt. (The person I've listed here as a grandson of John Peter.) The story reportedly came from a newspaper article, published in 1971. The article describes an Orangeburg Co., SC, Whisenhunt family reunion. The article was given to me by Rex Whisnant, of Pleasanton, California. The article says 'The local family of Whisenhunts are descended from Lewis Whisenhunt, son of Phillip and Elizabeth Coleman Yssenhunt, the correct early German spelling of the name.' The article goes on to say that Phillip Yssenhunt is buried in Georgia, and his wife Elizabeth, is buried in Missouri. I cannot either confirm or deny this story. I found no record of Phillip Yssenhunt in South Carolina, or Georgia. I found no record of Elizabeth Coleman Yssenhunt, in either South Carolina, Georgia, or Missouri. I found no Whisenhunt families in Missouri. In the 1880 census for Missouri, I did find Whisennand, Whisenand, and Whisenants. I've identified each of those families, and none of their ancestors were from South Carolina. |
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John Henrich Whisenhunt
ID# 12, b. 2 October 1749
| Father* | John Peter Visinand b. 4 Feb 1714 |
| Mother* | Maria Magdalena Sumi b. b 1722 |
| Birth* | John Henrich Whisenhunt was born on 2 October 1749 in Lancaster Co., PA.1 |
Citations
- [S3] Unknown compiler, Parish Register, p. 37-38.
Anna Barbara [unknown]
ID# 14, d. after 1801
| Birth* | Anna Barbara [unknown] was born in PA. |
| Marriage* | She married John Adam Whisenhunt, son of Philip Peter Visinand and Anna Helena Neff, circa 1734 in PA. |
| Death* | Anna Barbara [unknown] died after 1801 in Lincoln Co., NC. |
| Note* | Anna Barbara [unknown] Author's note: I have been told that her last name may be Eaker or Baker. I have no proof of this. |
Family | John Adam Whisenhunt b. 2 September 1719, d. 11 April 1784 |
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George Michael Whisenhunt
ID# 15, b. circa 1734, d. circa 1815
| Father* | John Adam Whisenhunt b. 2 Sep 1719, d. 11 Apr 1784 |
| Mother* | Anna Barbara [unknown] d. a 1801 |
| Birth* | George Michael Whisenhunt was born circa 1734 in Lancaster Co., PA.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Eve Carmon on 31 December 1762 in Rowan Co., NC. |
| Marriage* | George Michael Whisenhunt married Nancy [unknown] before 1770 in Lincoln Co., NC. |
| Marriage* | George Michael Whisenhunt married Elizabeth [unknown] circa 1781 in Randolph Co., NC. |
| Death* | George Michael Whisenhunt died circa 1815 in Burke Co., NC.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222. |
| Occupation* | George Michael Whisenhunt was Farmer. |
| Residence* | In 1802 George lived in Burke Co., NC. |
| Note* | He moved from Lancaster County, PA, to Rowan County, NC, around 1759. He has land grants entered or issued in Mecklenburg County, NC, in 1765. Land grants were entered or issued to him in Randolph County, NC, in 1788, 1789, 1794, and 1799. He does not appear in the Randolph County census after 1800. It appears that he had sold most of his land in Randolph County, NC, by 1802. He moved into Burke County, NC, between 1800 and 1810, leaving three or more of his sons in Randolph County, NC. George Michael is buried at Quaker Meadows Presbyterian Church in Burke County, NC. The land for the cemetery was given to the church by his grandson, Harvey Whisenhunt. The inscription on George Michael's marker says he died in his 82nd year. His will, filed in Burke County, NC, was destroyed by fire in 1865. Old Tryon, Lincoln Co., microfilm Reel C.060 402 30 Record of Deeds 1769=1774 Vol. 1. From the Deed of Dec 18th. 1772, found in Deed Book 1, p. 691: George Michael Whisenant & his wife, of the County of Tyron to Nicholas Therter 50 Silver pounds 200 acs on banks of Long Creek - land granted to George Michael Whisenant by patent date 30 Oct 1765 signed George Michael Whisenant Nancy X(her Mark) Whisenhunt. Pg 692 1773 Jan 26 George Michael Whisenhaunt, Tryon Co. to Nicholas Therter 45 acs. S.W. side of the S. fork of the Catawba River on the branches of Long Creek. From Nicholas Whisenant, His Heirs to George Michael Whisenhaunt, his heirs. |
Family 1 | Eve Carmon b. before 1747 |
| Marriage* | He married Eve Carmon on 31 December 1762 in Rowan Co., NC. |
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Family 2 | Nancy [unknown] d. before 1772 |
| Marriage* | George Michael Whisenhunt married Nancy [unknown] before 1770 in Lincoln Co., NC. |
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Family 3 | Elizabeth [unknown] b. 1750, d. 1843 |
| Marriage* | George Michael Whisenhunt married Elizabeth [unknown] circa 1781 in Randolph Co., NC. |
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Citations
- [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
Eve Carmon
ID# 16, b. before 1747
| Birth* | Eve Carmon was born before 1747. |
| Marriage* | She married George Michael Whisenhunt, son of John Adam Whisenhunt and Anna Barbara [unknown], on 31 December 1762 in Rowan Co., NC. |
Family | George Michael Whisenhunt b. circa 1734, d. circa 1815 |
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John Nicholas Whisenant
ID# 17, b. 30 June 1743, d. 19 April 1831
| Father* | John Adam Whisenhunt b. 2 Sep 1719, d. 11 Apr 1784 |
| Mother* | Anna Barbara [unknown] d. a 1801 |
| Birth* | John Nicholas Whisenant was born on 30 June 1743 in Lancaster Co., PA. |
| Marriage* | He married Mary Carpenter circa 1762. |
| Death* | John Nicholas Whisenant died on 19 April 1831 in York Co., SC, at age 87.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833; Stones are very hard to read. John's stone just says "Nicholas". The stone wording faces the road, with your back to the church. |
| Name Variation | John Nicholas Whisenant was also known as John Nicholas Whisenhunt. |
| Note* | He left North Carolina around 1770, moving into the Camden District of York County, South Carolina. (See Carpenters A Plenty, by Robert C. Carpenter, p. 34.) He is listed in 1790 South Carolina census. He is in the York County, South Carolina census for 1800, 1810. In the 1820 and 1830 census, John and Mary can be found living with their son Joseph R., in York County, SC. Some of his descendants left the York County area of South Carolina and settled in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. George stayed in South Carolina. If John Nicholas left a will, it was never found. There has been no record of the settlement of his estate. The following is a story about John Nicholas Whisenhunt, which Dr. Eph Whisenhunt presented in his book Whisenhunt Syllabus: In 1805 Nicholas Wisonant sold 20A. to John Hullender (Holland). The said land was the site of the Whisenhunt Grist Mill on High Shoal Branch of King Creek. On Oct. 6, 1780 a group of volunteers from what is now East Tennessee and from the western part of Virginia got together and made plans to meet the British Army at what is called Kings Mountain. The volunteers from the Wautague settlement talked John Adair into lending the group $10,000 of North Carolina tax money to buy horses and supplies to make the trip to Kings Mountain. He had no authority to lend the money, but he believed in the volunteers. When they reached the Grist Mill of John Nicholas Whisenant, he furnished the needed supplies. The following day the volunteers defeated the King's Army under General Ferguson and changed the tide of the British Army which left Ferguson and many of his men dead on the field of battle. The volunteers had done what they set out to do and returned to their homes. The money was repaid and John Adair rejoiced. Many feel that if the British had won at Kings Mountain, the British Army would have defeated other groups and we would not be the great nation we are today. _______________ Dr. Eph Whisenhunt stated that an account of the above story can be found in the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia, South Carolina. The record is Sally's Stub Entries, p. 306, volume O-Q, Order No. 2077. Reference South Carolina Archive AR 8405, pp lg-6q, number of pages 7. |
Family | Mary Carpenter b. circa 1743, d. 28 September 1836 |
| Marriage* | He married Mary Carpenter circa 1762. |
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Citations
- [S28] Tombstone.
Mary Carpenter
ID# 18, b. circa 1743, d. 28 September 1836
| Birth* | Mary Carpenter was born circa 1743 in PA.1 |
| Marriage* | She married John Nicholas Whisenant, son of John Adam Whisenhunt and Anna Barbara [unknown], circa 1762. |
| Death* | Mary Carpenter died on 28 September 1836 in York Co., SC.2,3 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833. |
Family | John Nicholas Whisenant b. 30 June 1743, d. 19 April 1831 |
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John George Whisenhunt
ID# 19, b. 10 April 1749, d. 24 March 1833
| Father* | John Adam Whisenhunt b. 2 Sep 1719, d. 11 Apr 1784 |
| Mother* | Anna Barbara [unknown] d. a 1801 |
| Birth* | John George Whisenhunt was born on 10 April 1749 in Lancaster Co., PA. |
| Marriage* | He married Martha [unknown]. |
| Death* | John George Whisenhunt died on 24 March 1833 in Lincoln Co., NC, at age 83. |
| Note* | His estate was settled in Lincoln Co. in 1835. His descendants live primarily in the area between Rutherfordton, NC and Charlotte, NC. Others moved to Georgia. His will is as follows: Will In The name of god aman I George Whisant of the County of Lincoln and State of North Carlina being in perfect mind and memory Blessed Bee to god do this day make publish and declare this to be my last will and testament maner and form following first I give my Soale to god and Body to Be Buried Second all my lawful Debts to Bee paid Also I give and Bequeath Unto my Beloved wife Martha all my Estat both Real and personal during hir naturl life of widowhod the names of nigro cafs Jiney Drew, frank Nelson also Judy All to Be left to Martha my wife tell after her Deed 2 I will and Bequeath ten Dolars to my Son Nicholas 3d I consider my Daughter Elisabeh Biggs in my Debt tharfour I forgive hur the Debt and will hir nothing tell after the Deth of my wife 4 I give My Son Adam one hundred and fifty Dollars wich must Be taken out of his legasy which is to be that much less then his lawfull part of my Estate 5. I guve to My Daughtor Catharin a Equal part of my Estat 6th I give and beequeath to my Son John two hundred fifty acres, of land which I hav give him a Deed of gift for and fifty Dollars 7the I give and Be beqeath an Eaquel part of my Estat to my Daughtor Lewvina Whisant and to the heirs of hur Body 8the I give and beqeath to my Son Lawson two hundred acres of land lying on the East Side of Bufflaw Whare on he now lives and Equeal part of my personal Estate 9th give and Bequeath to my Deaughter Fanny Adams a Equeal part of my personal State 10th I give to my Daughtor Mary Warlike one hundred and fifty Eacres of land joining hir oald plantion and no more 11 I give Barbary Dougherty a Eauquel part of my persoal Estate the price of the land to com out of hur part what She has Reiced 12 Sarah Martin I Concider hur in My Debt and So I will hur teen Dollars Debt Let it Be understood that after the x of Booth of Beeth the proppety to Be Equeal Devedid Betwen these Eares as I Shall no State Son John Lawson Fanny Catharine Elevina Barbary. I also ordane and apoint My Son John Whisant Excutore and exeture and my wife Martha my Executore and exeutors this My last will and testamon In witness whar of theron to Do Set my hand and seal this 24 of March 1833 his Fer Henry Huffstichly Jusot Godge ( Whisant mark Thomas Stoceull Exeaton sworn This Will has been transcribed literally from Dr. Eph Whisenhunt's book Whisenhunt Syllabus. |
Family | Martha [unknown] b. circa 1751, d. 27 October 1841 |
| Marriage* | John George Whisenhunt married Martha [unknown]. |
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Eve Catherine Whisenhunt
ID# 20, b. 30 October 1746, d. March 1818
| Father* | John Adam Whisenhunt b. 2 Sep 1719, d. 11 Apr 1784 |
| Mother* | Anna Barbara [unknown] d. a 1801 |
| Birth* | Eve Catherine Whisenhunt was born on 30 October 1746 in Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA; She married Christian Eaker, circa 1760. She married John Huffstetler, beforee 1783.1 |
| Death* | She died in March 1818 in Lincoln Co., NC, at age 71.1 |
Citations
- [S7] Lorena Shell Eaker, German Speaking People West of the Catawba River.
Catherine Whisenhunt
ID# 23, b. circa 1753, d. after 1805
| Father* | John Adam Whisenhunt b. 2 Sep 1719, d. 11 Apr 1784 |
| Mother* | Anna Barbara [unknown] d. a 1801 |
| Birth* | Catherine Whisenhunt was born circa 1753 in Lancaster Co., PA.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Valentine Warlick on 18 February 1774 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 |
| Marriage* | Catherine Whisenhunt married John Anthony after 1790. |
| Death* | Catherine Whisenhunt died after 1805 in NC.1 |
| Note* | Catherine Whisenhunt Eve and Valentine separated and he went to York Co., S.C. |
Family 1 | Valentine Warlick b. 1740, d. 1787 |
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Family 2 | John Anthony b. circa 1755, d. before 1801 |
Citations
- [S7] Lorena Shell Eaker, German Speaking People West of the Catawba River.
Valentine Warlick
ID# 24, b. 1740, d. 1787
| Birth* | Valentine Warlick was born in 1740 in Lancaster Co., PA. |
| Marriage* | He married Catherine Whisenhunt, daughter of John Adam Whisenhunt and Anna Barbara [unknown], on 18 February 1774 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 |
| Death* | Valentine Warlick died in 1787 in York Co., SC.1 |
Family | Catherine Whisenhunt b. circa 1753, d. after 1805 |
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Citations
- [S7] Lorena Shell Eaker, German Speaking People West of the Catawba River.
James William Whisenhunt
ID# 25, b. 15 January 1801, d. 9 May 1869
| Father* | George Michael Whisenhunt b. c 1734, d. c 1815 |
| Mother* | Elizabeth [unknown] b. 1750, d. 1843 |
| Birth* | James William Whisenhunt was born on 15 January 1801 in Randolph Co., NC.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Sarah Elizabeth Miller on 21 March 1821 in Burke Co., NC.2 |
| Death* | James William Whisenhunt died on 9 May 1869 in Burke Co., NC, at age 68.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.1 |
| Occupation* | James William Whisenhunt was Farmer. |
| Note* | Family last name was "Whisenhunt" between 1850 and 1860.3 |
Family | Sarah Elizabeth Miller b. circa 1795, d. 24 December 1880 |
| Marriage* | He married Sarah Elizabeth Miller on 21 March 1821 in Burke Co., NC.2 |
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Sarah Elizabeth Miller
ID# 26, b. circa 1795, d. 24 December 1880
| Birth* | Sarah Elizabeth Miller was born circa 1795 in NC.1 |
| Marriage* | She married James William Whisenhunt, son of George Michael Whisenhunt and Elizabeth [unknown], on 21 March 1821 in Burke Co., NC.1 |
| Death* | Sarah Elizabeth Miller died on 24 December 1880 in Burke Co., NC.2 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.2 |
Family | James William Whisenhunt b. 15 January 1801, d. 9 May 1869 |
| Marriage* | Sarah Elizabeth Miller married James William Whisenhunt, son of George Michael Whisenhunt and Elizabeth [unknown], on 21 March 1821 in Burke Co., NC.1 |
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Joseph Earnest Whisenant
ID# 27, b. 22 June 1836, d. 15 December 1908
| Father* | James William Whisenhunt b. 15 Jan 1801, d. 9 May 1869 |
| Mother* | Sarah Elizabeth Miller b. c 1795, d. 24 Dec 1880 |
| Birth* | Joseph Earnest Whisenant was born on 22 June 1836 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 |
| Marriage* | He married Laura Jane Winters on 31 January 1861 in Burke Co., NC. |
| Death* | Joseph Earnest Whisenant died on 15 December 1908 in Burke Co., NC, at age 72.1,2 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167. |
| Name Variation | As of between 1860 and 1870, Joseph Earnest Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.3 |
| Note* | He served in the Civil War as a Private in Company B, 54th Regiment. Author's notes: I was told that Bible Records show that he was born on 31 Jan 1832. I have not personally seen those records. The following story was related to me by Jim Watkins, of Loudon, Tennessee, about the three brother's Ervin, Stephen, and John, who settled around Rock Hill, South Carolina. Jim states that he was told by some of the brother's descendants that Stephen and John adopted the local Whisonant spelling of the family name, but Ervin and his descendants did not. |
Family | Laura Jane Winters b. 12 October 1842, d. 24 February 1913 |
| Marriage* | He married Laura Jane Winters on 31 January 1861 in Burke Co., NC. |
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Laura Jane Winters
ID# 28, b. 12 October 1842, d. 24 February 1913
| Birth* | Laura Jane Winters was born on 12 October 1842 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 |
| Marriage* | She married Joseph Earnest Whisenant, son of James William Whisenhunt and Sarah Elizabeth Miller, on 31 January 1861 in Burke Co., NC. |
| Death* | Laura Jane Winters died on 24 February 1913 in Burke Co., NC, at age 70; Note: Her tombstone has the d.o.d. as 24 Feb 1915.3 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167. |
Family | Joseph Earnest Whisenant b. 22 June 1836, d. 15 December 1908 |
| Marriage* | Laura Jane Winters married Joseph Earnest Whisenant, son of James William Whisenhunt and Sarah Elizabeth Miller, on 31 January 1861 in Burke Co., NC. |
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Joseph Alexander Whisenant
ID# 29, b. 10 February 1865, d. 19 May 1933
| Father* | Joseph Earnest Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1836, d. 15 Dec 1908 |
| Mother* | Laura Jane Winters b. 12 Oct 1842, d. 24 Feb 1913 |
| Birth* | Joseph Alexander Whisenant was born on 10 February 1865 in Burke Co., NC.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Martha Ellennora Pollard on 31 January 1886 in Burke Co., NC.2 |
| Marriage* | Joseph Alexander Whisenant married Laura Annie Medlock on 4 September 1902 in Burke Co., NC.2 |
| Divorce* | Joseph Alexander Whisenant and Martha Ellennora Pollard were divorced before 1903. |
| Death* | Joseph Alexander Whisenant died on 19 May 1933 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, at age 68.1,3 |
| Burial* | He was buried on 20 May 1933 in New Gray Cem., Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, 35.972778,-83.965556.1 |
| Burial | He was buried in New Gray Cem., Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, 35.972778,-83.965556. |
| Name Variation | Joseph Alexander Whisenant was also known as Alex. |
| Note* | He He left his family around 1896-1897, and went to Tennessee. He helped build a bridge across the Mississippi. |
Family 1 | Martha Ellennora Pollard b. 12 April 1866, d. 24 July 1947 |
| Marriage* | He married Martha Ellennora Pollard on 31 January 1886 in Burke Co., NC.2 |
| Divorce* | Joseph Alexander Whisenant and Martha Ellennora Pollard were divorced before 1903. |
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Family 2 | Laura Annie Medlock b. 1878, d. 1939 |
| Marriage* | Joseph Alexander Whisenant married Laura Annie Medlock on 4 September 1902 in Burke Co., NC.2 |
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Martha Ellennora Pollard
ID# 30, b. 12 April 1866, d. 24 July 1947
| Birth* | Martha Ellennora Pollard was born on 12 April 1866 in Catawba Co., NC.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Joseph Alexander Whisenant, son of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 31 January 1886 in Burke Co., NC.2 |
| Divorce* | Martha Ellennora Pollard and Joseph Alexander Whisenant were divorced before 1903. |
| Death* | Martha Ellennora Pollard died on 24 July 1947 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 81.1 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167. |
| Name Variation | Martha Ellennora Pollard was also known as Mattie E. |
Family | Joseph Alexander Whisenant b. 10 February 1865, d. 19 May 1933 |
| Marriage* | She married Joseph Alexander Whisenant, son of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 31 January 1886 in Burke Co., NC.2 |
| Divorce* | Martha Ellennora Pollard and Joseph Alexander Whisenant were divorced before 1903. |
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Annie Carrie May Whisenant
ID# 31, b. 12 January 1890, d. 22 September 1985
| Father* | Joseph Alexander Whisenant b. 10 Feb 1865, d. 19 May 1933 |
| Mother* | Martha Ellennora Pollard b. 12 Apr 1866, d. 24 Jul 1947 |
| Birth* | Annie Carrie May Whisenant was born on 12 January 1890 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 |
| Marriage* | She married Ernest Calloway Bost on 26 July 1908 in Burke Co., NC.4 |
| Death* | Annie Carrie May Whisenant died on 22 September 1985 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 95.3 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Oak Grove Muni. Cem., Marion, McDowell Co., NC.4 |
| Note* | Annie Carrie May Whisenant Author's note: Jim Watkins says that the family Bible listed her name as Annie Carrie May. She never liked the name Annie, and always insisted it was not part of her name. |
Family | Ernest Calloway Bost b. 27 October 1889, d. 20 August 1958 |
| Marriage* | She married Ernest Calloway Bost on 26 July 1908 in Burke Co., NC.4 |
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Ernest Calloway Bost
ID# 32, b. 27 October 1889, d. 20 August 1958
| Birth* | Ernest Calloway Bost was born on 27 October 1889 in Catawba Co., NC; His parents were Vardry Pinkney Bost and Barbara Caroline Mull.1,2 |
| Marriage* | He married Annie Carrie May Whisenant, daughter of Joseph Alexander Whisenant and Martha Ellennora Pollard, on 26 July 1908 in Burke Co., NC.3 |
| Death* | Ernest Calloway Bost died on 20 August 1958 in Marion, McDowell Co., NC, at age 68; married.1,2 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Oak Grove Muni. Cem., Marion, McDowell Co., NC.3 |
Family | Annie Carrie May Whisenant b. 12 January 1890, d. 22 September 1985 |
| Marriage* | Ernest Calloway Bost married Annie Carrie May Whisenant, daughter of Joseph Alexander Whisenant and Martha Ellennora Pollard, on 26 July 1908 in Burke Co., NC.3 |
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Philip Whisenhunt
ID# 33, b. circa 1736, d. circa 1791
| Father* | John Adam Whisenhunt b. 2 Sep 1719, d. 11 Apr 1784 |
| Mother* | Anna Barbara [unknown] d. a 1801 |
| Birth* | Philip Whisenhunt was born circa 1736 in Lancaster Co., PA. |
| Marriage* | He married Mary Bohelier before 1762. |
| Marriage* | Philip Whisenhunt married Ann Helms on 10 April 1788 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 |
| Death* | Philip Whisenhunt died circa 1791 in Lincoln Co., NC. |
| Census* | Philip Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1790 in Lincoln Co., NC, Household consisted of 1 male 16+ yrs., 1 male under 16 yrs., and 2 females. Name on the census report was Phil. Whishenhunt. The male listed as under 16 is probably his son John. Actual identification of any individual in this census is only a guess. |
| Note* | He served in the British Army during the American Revolution. The following was taken from Dr. Eph Whisenhunt's book Whisenhunt Syllabus, List of Loyalists His will was dated 1791, and his estate was settled in Lincoln Co., NC. The loyalist in N. C. During Revolutionary War- DeMont; Duke University Press 1940, PP 217-218 Sergeant - Conrad Whisenhunt Private - Peter Whisenhunt Private - Philip Whisenhunt Philip Whisenhunt N. C. State Records Saunders Vol. 1, P 232 "'Philip Whisenhunt, Charlie Robinson, Mill McInnis came before John Mills, J. P. at St. Augustine, Florida, November 25, 1783, said value of property in Amelia County, Virginia for restoration of Col. David Fanning was taken from him because he served his Magesty and was wounded June 28, 1782 and is now in St. Augustine, Florida Sept. 20, 1782 without means - the first three were first refugees of said East Florida." Philip and his son Conrad Whisenhunt are listed in a book of N.C. Loyalists 'British Army'. His children married into prominent Catawba Co., N.C., families and their descendants are numerous and were instrumental in building Catawba Co., N.C. The Whisnant families who moved into the Washington Co. and Carter Co. section of Tennessee, and the Whisnants who moved from Tennessee to Illinois could possibly be descendants of Philip's sons George or Henry Whisenhunt. Philip's will is as follows: Will dated 8 May 1791 In the Name of God, Amen The Eight Day of May one Thousand Seven Hundred & Ninety one. I Phillip Wisanant of the County of Lincoln and State of North Carolina Black Smith being very sick and weak of Body but sound and perfect memory thangs be to God Careling unto mind the Mortality of my Body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die Do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say prensibly of all I give and Recommend my Soul unto the hands of almighty God that gave it and my body I recommend to the Earth to be buried in a Deasent Christian Burial of the Discration of my Executors nothing Douting but at the general Resurection I shall Receive the Same again by the power of God as Touching such worldly Estate where with it hath pleased God to Bless me in this Life I Dispose of in the following manner and form first I give and bequeth unto my Dearly beloved wife Ana Whisanant all my household furnature Enduring her widowhood or her naterl life Likewise I give my wife tow cows and calfs and my Black mare and her owne sattel and briddle and all my sheep to have them Enduring Her naterl life and after her my wifes Deseased her Daughter Barbara Helm is to have one cow and calf and one Bed and jorn pout at ten shilling price and one at Eight shilling price and one New Spinging weel and I also will that my just debts be paid out of my Estate and I give and bequeth unto my beloved son A. Conrad Wisanant the sum of five shillings to be raised and levied out of my Estate and I also give and bequeth unto my Loveing son Adam Whisanant one hundred and twenty five acres of Land he now lives on according to the Deviding line and I also give and bequeth unto my Loving son George Whisanant my Bay mare and I also give and bequeth unto my Loving Son John Wisanant the sum of five shillings to be Raised and levied out of my Estate and I also give and bequeth and give unto my son Henry Wisanant in the hands of Adam Wisanant a horse to the valeu of ten pound North Carolina Curency he and said Henry is to live with Adam until he is at the years of twenty one then heirs to receive the horse and the said Adam is to give Henry afreedom state to the value of six pounds currency one Mattick and axe and I also give unto my Daughter Mary Madgaline Whitener the sum of five shillings to be paid out of my Estate and I also give unto my Daughter Barbara Heavener the sum of five pounds North Carolina Currency to be raised out of my Estate and I also give unto my Daughter Elizabeth Conner the sum of five pounds Currency money to Raised and paid out of my Estate I also will that my plantation I now live on shall be sold and all my just Debt to be paid and the Remainder of the money my wife is to have at her Command Enduring her naturl Life if any should be left at her Deceas it shall be Equel divided among all my Childern and her Daughter Barbara Helm and I also nomnante and appoint my trustly and Loveing Son Adam Wisanant and my Dearly beloved wife Anna Wisanant to be my whole and sole Executors of this my last will and and testament Revoking all former Legatees Ratifying this and no other to be my last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal the Day and year above written. Phillip Wisanant Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presents of us Joseph Paxton Michael Buff _______________ This Will has been transcribed literally from Dr. Eph Whisenhunt's book Whisenhunt Syllabus. |
Family 1 | Mary Bohelier d. before 1788 |
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Family 2 | Ann Helms b. before 1774 |
Citations
- [S14] Letter, Betty Lee Greene Knopf to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
Johan Conrad Whisenhunt
ID# 34, b. circa 1765, d. circa 1796
| Father* | Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1736, d. c 1791 |
| Mother* | Mary Bohelier d. b 1788 |
| Birth* | Johan Conrad Whisenhunt was born circa 1765. |
| Marriage* | He married Molena [unknown] before 1778. |
| Death* | Johan Conrad Whisenhunt died circa 1796. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Daniel's Reformed Ch. Cem., Lincoln Co., NC. |
| Cens-NF* | Census record not found in 1790. |
| Note* | Johan Conrad Whisenhunt He and his father were listed in a book of N.C. Loyalists. He also was listed as Johan Conrad Wiesenant in Rev. Arends' diary. Conrad died childless. He was in the North Carolina Militia from November 14, 1781 through April 1782. |
Family | Molena [unknown] |
Maria Magdalena Whisenhunt
ID# 35, b. 1762, d. 1818
| Father* | Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1736, d. c 1791 |
| Mother* | Mary Bohelier d. b 1788 |
| Birth* | Maria Magdalena Whisenhunt was born in 1762 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Benjamin Whitener in 1780 in Lincoln Co., NC. |
| Death* | Maria Magdalena Whisenhunt died in 1818 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 |
Family | Benjamin Whitener b. 1743, d. 1816 |
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Citations
- [S8] David Bruce Arnett, The Arnett Family.
Adam Whisnant
ID# 36, b. circa 1769, d. circa 1857
| Father* | Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1736, d. c 1791 |
| Mother* | Mary Bohelier d. b 1788 |
| Birth* | Adam Whisnant was born circa 1769 in NC.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Mary Magdalena Helms before 1790. |
| Death* | Adam Whisnant died circa 1857 in Cleveland Co., NC. |
| Occupation* | Adam Whisnant was Farmer. |
| Note | He owner of 1 female slave, age 57 in 1850 in Cleveland Co., NC.2 |
| Note* | He and Rebecca Catherine Simmons Resides next door in the 1850 census listing. |
| Note* | Adam Whisnant lived in what is now Cleveland Co. NC. His descendants live in the Rutherford County, and Cleveland County areas of North Carolina. His will is as follows: Will dated 23 Aug 1845 In the name of God Amen I Adam Whisnant sen of the County of Cleveland and State of N. C. farmer, being week in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordained this my last will and testament that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hand of Almighty God that gave it, and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in decent Christian Burial at the descretion of my Executor nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God. And as touching such worldly estate wherewith it pleased God to bless me with in this life I give devise and dispose of in the following manner and form I give and bequeath to Mary Magdalene Whisnant my dearly beloved wife all my household and kitchen furniture beds and beding of every description also as touching the Balance of the property that I may die seized and possessed of, it is my wish and desire that it shall be sold by my Executor at a twelve months credit and the money arising from said sale and all the money on hand, if any to be divided between my daughter Elizabeth Hass and my granddaughter Elizabeth Price that is to say Elizabeth Hass two thirds and Elizabeth Price one third after all my just debts and burial charges are paid. I also make and appoint my son John Whisnant my sole Executor to this my last will and testament and I do hereby utterly disallow revoke and disannul all and any other former testament wills legacis bequeaths and Executors by me made as before named will and bequeathed and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament in writing whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23rd day of August A.D. 1845. Adam Whisnant sen Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said Adam Whisnant as his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names T. N. Neilly T. W. Neilly _______________________ The following is a Bill Of Sale for some land that Adam Whisenhunt purchased from his brothers and sisters in 1803: Bill Of Sale This Indenture made this third day of October in the year of our Lord 1803 between George Whisenhunt John Whisenhunt Henry Whisenhunt Benjamin Whitener and his wife Mary Whitener Frederick Havener & Barbary his wife & Christian Carver & his wife Elisabeth all of the County of Lincoln & State of North Carolina of the One part & Adam Whisenhunt of said State & County aforesaid of the Other part witnesseth that for & in Consideration of the sum of Ninety pounds in hand paid by the said Adam Whisenhunt unto them the said George John Henry Benjamin Frederick & Christian Carver at or before the Sealing & Signing of these presents The Receipt & payments that they the above named persons hath bargained & sold & by these presents doth give grant bargain & Sell alien & Confirm unto Adam Whisenhunt his heirs and assigns forever all that piece or parcel of land lying Situate in the County aforesaid on the waters of Leonards fork of Indian Creek & Bounded as follows beginning at a Post Oak & runing thence north 20 East 95 poles to a Stake thence West 200 poles to a Stake thence South 15 East 95 poles to a Stake in said Whisenhunts own Line & with said line to the Beginning it being 100 acres of Land And all houses buildings Orchards ways waters watercourses & all the appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining & The Reversion & Reversions Remainder and Remainders Rents Issues & profits thereof and also all the Estate Right Title interest Claim & Demand whatsoever of the the said George John & Henry Whisenhunts & Benjamin Frederick & Christian & their heirs of in & to the land & premises hereby granted To Have & to hold unto the said Adam Whisenhunt his heirs and assigns forever And the said George Whisenhunt & John Whisenhunt Henry Whisenhunt & Benjamin Whitener & said Wife & Frederick Havener & wife Christian Carver & wife for themselves & their heirs Exr.s. & Adm.r.s. Doth Covenant promise & grant to & with the said Adam Whisenhunt that the said Geo. John & Henry Whisenhunts & Benjamin Whitener Federick Havener & Christian Carver & their wives now at the time of sealing these presents is siezed of a good sure perfect & indefeasable estate of inheritance in fee simple of in & to the said Premises hereby Bargained and Sold & that the have full power and authority to Convey the same to the said Adam Whisenhunt in Manner & form aforesaid & that the said premises & so forever hereafter Shall remain free and Clear of & from all former Gifts grants bargains sales Dower right & title of Dower Judgments Titles Troubles Charges done or Committed by them said George Whisenhunt John Whisenhunt Henry Whisenhunt Benjamin Whitener and his wife Frederick Havener & Barbary his wife and Christian Carver and Elisabeth his wife & their Heirs Exrs all & Singular the land and premises hereby sold unto the said Adam Whisenhunt his heirs and assigns against them the said George John & Henry Whisenhunt and Benjamin Whitener & his wife Frederick & his wife Christian & his wife & their heirs Executors and assigns will forever warrant & defend the said premises InWhitness Whereof the said parties have hereunto set their hands & affixed their seals the day & year first above written Signed Sealed & Delivered George Whisenhunt in the presence of us John Whisenhunt Henry Whisenhunt Moses Moore Benjamin Whitener Anthony Shitle Mary Whitener Daniel Hudson Frederick Havener Barbary Havener Christian Carver Elisabeth Carver Lincoln County April Session 1804 The within deed was proved in open court & recorded & ordered to be registered Whitness John Dickson Clk. _______________ This Will and Bill Of Sale has been transcribed literally from Dr. Eph Whisenhunt's book Whisenhunt Syllabus. |
Family | Mary Magdalena Helms b. circa 1768, d. after 1860 |
| Marriage* | He married Mary Magdalena Helms before 1790. |
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George Whisenhunt
ID# 37, b. circa 1775, d. circa 1843
| Father* | Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1736, d. c 1791 |
| Mother* | Mary Bohelier d. b 1788 |
| Birth* | George Whisenhunt was born circa 1775. |
| Marriage* | He married Eliza Cline on 18 March 1820. |
| Death* | George Whisenhunt died circa 1843. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389. |
| Note* | George Whisenhunt was appointed dministrator of Amos Cline. in January 1835. |
| Note | He deeded land to Amon Cline plus reserving 70 acres around his house to Amon Cline with a lifetime interest for him and his wife. in 1841. |
Family | Eliza Cline d. circa 1884 |
| Marriage* | He married Eliza Cline on 18 March 1820. |
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John Whisenhunt
ID# 38, b. circa 1775, d. circa 1843
| Father* | Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1736, d. c 1791 |
| Mother* | Mary Bohelier d. b 1788 |
| Birth* | John Whisenhunt was born circa 1775 in Catawba Co., NC. |
| Marriage* | He married Eve [unknown]. |
| Death* | John Whisenhunt died circa 1843. |
| Burial* | He was buried in Grace Lutheran Ch. Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC. |
| Note* | His wife Eve was shown in several communion lists of Zion Lutheran Church, with the last entry dated September 11, 1853. Here is his will: Will Recorded in Catawba Co., NC, book 1, pg. 7, dated 1 Nov 1842, probated 1843 Will 88 December Term 1843 In the name of God Amen knowin that is once appointed for all men to die and I John Whisenhunt being weak in body and in health but yet of a perfect mind and of a good understanding I therefore do make and appoint this my last will and testament revoking all others this 1st day of Nov. 1842 first I give and bequeath my soul to Almity God who gave it to me Secondly I bequeath unto my beloved wife Eave Whisenhunt the hole plantation I now live on also the farming utensils thus to belonging to be hers as long as she lives and after her death it is my will that my daughter Polly shall fall heir to the above named plantation for hers to do with it as she pleases as long as she lives and should she die without heirs why then the abova naned plantation is to fall back to the last of the heirs namely Catharin Abernathy Daniel Whisenhunt Ephraim Whisenhunt Philip Whisenhunt Sally Whitenor each one to have an equal part of said plantation again I give to my beloved wife Eave choice cow of my stock also all the household and kitchen furniturs that belongs to me to be hers as long as she lives and after her death it is my will that it should fall back to an equal divided among my heirs namely Catharin Daniel Polly Ephraim Philip and Sally with this ecception the land shall be Pollys also it tis my will that my daughter Polly shall have the gray mare and all the sheep and all the cattle but four which belongs to vcar and all the hogs but one Burow is mine - again tis my will that my beloved wife Eave shall have a beef of there four head of cattle and also this Burrow and further I will to my beloved wife above named all the grain on the place and also all the ruffness and these two head of cattle that is not willed and also it is my will that she shall pay my debt out of the same or otherwise I do hereby my signature acknowledge this to be my last will and testament whereas witness my hand & seal day and date above written. John Whisenhunt Signned in presents of his Test. Lawson H. Sietz John B Whitener _______________ This Will has been transcribed literally from Dr. Eph Whisenhunt's book Whisenhunt Syllabus. |
Family | Eve [unknown] b. circa 1774, d. after 1853 |
| Marriage* | John Whisenhunt married Eve [unknown]. |
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Ann Helms
ID# 39, b. before 1774
| Birth* | Ann Helms was born before 1774. |
| Marriage* | She married Philip Whisenhunt, son of John Adam Whisenhunt and Anna Barbara [unknown], on 10 April 1788 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 |
Family | Philip Whisenhunt b. circa 1736, d. circa 1791 |
Citations
- [S14] Letter, Betty Lee Greene Knopf to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
Benjamin Whitener
ID# 40, b. 1743, d. 1816
| Birth* | Benjamin Whitener was born in 1743 in PA; His father was Hans Michael Weidner.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Maria Magdalena Whisenhunt, daughter of Philip Whisenhunt and Mary Bohelier, in 1780 in Lincoln Co., NC. |
| Death* | Benjamin Whitener died in 1816 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Lincoln Co., NC.1 |
Family | Maria Magdalena Whisenhunt b. 1762, d. 1818 |
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Citations
- [S8] David Bruce Arnett, The Arnett Family.
Mary Magdalena Helms
ID# 41, b. circa 1768, d. after 1860
| Birth* | Mary Magdalena Helms was born circa 1768 in NC.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Adam Whisnant, son of Philip Whisenhunt and Mary Bohelier, before 1790. |
| Death* | Mary Magdalena Helms died after 1860. |
| Name Variation | Mary Magdalena Helms was also known as Polly. |
Family | Adam Whisnant b. circa 1769, d. circa 1857 |
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Citations
- [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
Anne Whisnant
ID# 42, b. before 1798
| Father* | Adam Whisnant b. c 1769, d. c 1857 |
| Mother* | Mary Magdalena Helms b. c 1768, d. a 1860 |
| Birth* | Anne Whisnant was born before 1798. |
| Marriage* | She married John Carpenter on 31 May 1813 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 |
| Name Variation | Anne Whisnant was also known as Anne Whisenhunt.2 |
| Note* | Author's note: The names of the children of Ann Whisenhunt and John Carpenter were obtained from the book Carpenters A Plenty, by Robert C. Carpenter, pub. 1982. His source is the Whisenhunt Syllabus, by Dr. Eph Whisenhunt. I have listed the names of the children, but not the descendants because Robert said he has no proof of the children of Ann and John Carpenter. I refer you to Carpenters A Plenty for the descendant list. |
Family | John Carpenter b. circa 1793, d. circa 1870 |
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John Carpenter
ID# 43, b. circa 1793, d. circa 1870
| Birth* | John Carpenter was born circa 1793; He married Olly Baker on 12 Aug 1830. |
| Marriage* | He married Anne Whisnant, daughter of Adam Whisnant and Mary Magdalena Helms, on 31 May 1813 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 |
| Death* | John Carpenter died circa 1870 in NC. |
| Census* | John Carpenter appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Gaston Co., NC. |
Family | Anne Whisnant b. before 1798 |
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Citations
- [S6] Robert C. Carpenter, Carpenters A Plenty.
John Whisnant
ID# 44, b. circa 1799, d. circa 1865
| Father* | Adam Whisnant b. c 1769, d. c 1857 |
| Mother* | Mary Magdalena Helms b. c 1768, d. a 1860 |
| Birth* | John Whisnant was born circa 1799 in NC.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Elizabeth Carpenter on 10 July 1813 in Lincoln Co., NC. |
| Death* | John Whisnant died circa 1865. |
| Occupation* | John Whisnant was a Millright. |
| Note* | His will is as follows: Will from: Cleveland Co., NC dated 15 Jun 1864 I John Whisnant of the County of Cleveland, and State of North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthy existence do make and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say. First - That my executor (hereinafter named) Shall provide for my body a decent burial Suitable to the wishes of my relatives and friends and pay all funeral expences, together with my just debts, howsoever and to whomsoever owing out of the moneys that may first come into his hands as part or parcel of my estate. Item I give and devise to my beloved wife Elizabeth all the lands I now own except such as I shall hereinafter devise to my son John and to my grand children (viz) John W. Crowder and Sarah E. Crowder . My son Johns lot lying east of first Broad River beginning a sycamore E. M. Whisnants corner to a small appletree A. C. Whisnants corner thence with his line to a poplar then down the river as it meanders to the beginning. The above named grand childrens lot lyeing west of the road leading from John O. Whisnants to Joseph Parkers the above is to be in lou of their legacy of their Fathers Estate. I also give and bequeth to my beloved wife Elizabeth one fourth of the net income of all my mills, the second fourth to my son John and the other two fourths to Absalom, all the Kitchen and Household furniture, three cows hur choice, the flock of sheep, ten hogs first choice, hur interest in the mills & land to belong to my daughter Mary M. after my wife Elizabeths decease to be hurs during hur natural life after hur decease to be equally divided between my three sons A. C., E. M. and John O. Whisnants. The balance of my property to be sold by my executor and the money to be equally divided between my dear wife Elizabeth and all my children. My railroad stock and Confederate bonds I give and bequeath to my three sons equally (viz) A. C., E. M., and John O. Whisnants. And lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoints my shons A. C., and E. M. Whisnant my lawful executor to all intents and purposes, to execute this my last will and testament, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and clause thereof hereby Revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. In witness whereof, I, the said John Whisnant do hereunto set my hand and seal this fifteenth day of June AD 1864. Signed, Sealed, published and declared by the said John John Whisnant Whisnant to be his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto E. B. Torrence David Whisnant _______________ This Will has been transcribed literally from the book Carpenters A Plenty. |
Family | Elizabeth Carpenter b. circa 1799, d. 31 January 1876 |
| Marriage* | He married Elizabeth Carpenter on 10 July 1813 in Lincoln Co., NC. |
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Citations
- [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
Elizabeth Carpenter
ID# 45, b. circa 1799, d. 31 January 1876
| Birth* | Elizabeth Carpenter was born circa 1799 in NC.1 |
| Marriage* | She married John Whisnant, son of Adam Whisnant and Mary Magdalena Helms, on 10 July 1813 in Lincoln Co., NC. |
| Death* | Elizabeth Carpenter died on 31 January 1876. |
| Note* | Elizabeth Carpenter had the following will: Will from: Cleveland Co., NC dated 31 Jan 1876 to my Daughter Mary M. one cow, her choice of cows and one Heifer She claims, all my stock of hogs, all the beds, two choice bedsteads, one Bureau, half dozen of the best chairs, on small table, one black press, all my delfware, two cook pots, one oven and pan, my large washpot, one Loom, harness, sleigh &c., and my tea kettle, And all provisions on hand at time of my death. Also all the Currency and specie moneys I have on hand at time of my death. Also all notes and accounts due me. The ballance of my property to be sold by my Executors and the money to be Equally divided between my Children now living. A.C. & J.O. Whisnant - Executors Jan. 31, 1876 Elizabeth her x mark Whisnant Wit- Joseph Brackett, W. W. Whisnant _______________ This Will has been transcribed literally from the book Carpenters A Plenty. |
Family | John Whisnant b. circa 1799, d. circa 1865 |
| Marriage* | She married John Whisnant, son of Adam Whisnant and Mary Magdalena Helms, on 10 July 1813 in Lincoln Co., NC. |
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Citations
- [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
Adam Whisnant II
ID# 46, b. 11 April 1797, d. before 1880
| Father* | Adam Whisnant b. c 1769, d. c 1857 |
| Mother* | Mary Magdalena Helms b. c 1768, d. a 1860 |
| Birth* | Adam Whisnant II was born on 11 April 1797 in NC. |
| Marriage* | He married Susannah Froneberger on 4 February 1820 in Lincoln Co., NC. |
| Death* | Adam Whisnant II died before 1880. |
| Occupation* | Adam Whisnant II was a Merchant. |
Family | Susannah Froneberger b. 4 November 1800 |
| Marriage* | He married Susannah Froneberger on 4 February 1820 in Lincoln Co., NC. |
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Susannah Froneberger
ID# 47, b. 4 November 1800
| Birth* | Susannah Froneberger was born on 4 November 1800 in NC.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Adam Whisnant II, son of Adam Whisnant and Mary Magdalena Helms, on 4 February 1820 in Lincoln Co., NC. |
Family | Adam Whisnant II b. 11 April 1797, d. before 1880 |
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Citations
- [S14] Letter, Betty Lee Greene Knopf to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
David Whisnant
ID# 48, b. 17 April 1800, d. 24 August 1879
| Father* | Adam Whisnant b. c 1769, d. c 1857 |
| Mother* | Mary Magdalena Helms b. c 1768, d. a 1860 |
| Birth* | David Whisnant was born on 17 April 1800 in NC.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon on 14 February 1821 in Lincoln Co., NC. |
| Death* | David Whisnant died on 24 August 1879 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 79.2 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Mount Harmony Mem. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC. |
| Occupation* | David Whisnant was a farmer. |
Family | Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon b. circa 1802, d. circa 1903 |
| Marriage* | He married Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon on 14 February 1821 in Lincoln Co., NC. |
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Philip Whisenhunt
ID# 49, b. circa 1803, d. after 1880
| Father* | Adam Whisnant b. c 1769, d. c 1857 |
| Mother* | Mary Magdalena Helms b. c 1768, d. a 1860 |
| Birth* | Philip Whisenhunt was born circa 1803 in NC.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Nancy McCurry circa 1823.2 |
| Death* | Philip Whisenhunt died after 1880. |
| Name Variation | As of 1 June 1850, Philip Whisenhunt was also known as Whisnant.3 |
Family | Nancy McCurry b. circa 1805, d. 1873 |
| Marriage* | He married Nancy McCurry circa 1823.2 |
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Elizabeth Whisnant
ID# 50, b. 4 April 1806, d. 26 January 1881
| Father* | Adam Whisnant b. c 1769, d. c 1857 |
| Mother* | Mary Magdalena Helms b. c 1768, d. a 1860 |
| Birth* | Elizabeth Whisnant was born on 4 April 1806 in Lincoln Co., NC. |
| Marriage* | She married John Hauss on 26 January 1822 in Rutherford Co., NC. |
| Death* | Elizabeth Whisnant died on 26 January 1881 in Lincoln Co., NC, at age 74. |
| Burial* | She was buried in Lutheran Cem., Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC. |
| Nickname | Elizabeth Whisnant also went by the name of Betsy. |
Family | John Hauss b. 3 January 1797, d. 9 August 1845 |
| Marriage* | She married John Hauss on 26 January 1822 in Rutherford Co., NC. |
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