George Wray Whisnant

ID# 5301, b. 15 March 1914, d. 24 March 1997
Father*Charles Creig Whisnant b. 13 Sep 1888, d. 16 Jun 1956
Mother*Brownie Hambright b. 1 Dec 1893, d. 1 Dec 1977
Birth*George Wray Whisnant was born on 15 March 1914 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Kathleen Pratt. 
Death*George Wray Whisnant died on 24 March 1997 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 83; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Mountain Rest Cem. Sect #1, Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.238889,-81.336667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 6
1930Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 16, single, living at home
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 26, single, completed 5 years of school. He is an inmate at Morganton State Hospital, listed as "Wayne Whisnant".

Family

Kathleen Pratt b. 15 December 1922, d. 9 November 2011
Marriage*George Wray Whisnant married Kathleen Pratt. 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Kathleen Pratt

ID# 5302, b. 15 December 1922, d. 9 November 2011
Birth*Kathleen Pratt was born on 15 December 1922 in York Co., SC.1 
Marriage*She married George Wray Whisnant, son of Charles Creig Whisnant and Brownie Hambright. 
Death*Kathleen Pratt died on 9 November 2011 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 88.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Mountain Rest Cem. Sect #1, Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.238889,-81.336667. 
Obituary*
Residence* In 1992 Kathleen lived in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC.3 

Family

George Wray Whisnant b. 15 March 1914, d. 24 March 1997

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S421] Cleveland Co NC Voter Reg., online http://www.ccncgov.com/public/boe/download.htm

Annie Jeanette Whisnant

ID# 5303, b. 5 February 1919, d. 12 April 2012
Father*Charles Creig Whisnant b. 13 Sep 1888, d. 16 Jun 1956
Mother*Brownie Hambright b. 1 Dec 1893, d. 1 Dec 1977
Birth*Annie Jeanette Whisnant was born on 5 February 1919 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Ira Eugene Patterson circa 1941. 
Death*Annie Jeanette Whisnant died on 12 April 2012 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 93.2 
Burial*She was buried in Patterson Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 11 months
1930Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 11
1940Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 21, single, completed 4 years of high school. She is employed in sales at a department store. Her wage last year was $144. She resides with her parents.
Obituary*
Residence* In August 2011 Annie lived in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Family

Ira Eugene Patterson b. 20 September 1917, d. 31 July 2011
Marriage*She married Ira Eugene Patterson circa 1941. 
Children
  • Jerry Eugene Patterson
  • Dennis Craig Patterson

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Ira Eugene Patterson

ID# 5304, b. 20 September 1917, d. 31 July 2011
Birth*Ira Eugene Patterson was born on 20 September 1917 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Annie Jeanette Whisnant, daughter of Charles Creig Whisnant and Brownie Hambright, circa 1941. 
Death*Ira Eugene Patterson died on 31 July 2011 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 93.2,1 
Burial*He was buried in Patterson Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC. 
Residence* In 2008 Ira lived in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Family

Annie Jeanette Whisnant b. 5 February 1919, d. 12 April 2012
Children
  • Jerry Eugene Patterson
  • Dennis Craig Patterson

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Charles Anthony Whisnant

ID# 5307, b. 4 January 1929, d. 30 November 2008
Charles A. Whisnant
(Obituary photo)
Father*Charles Creig Whisnant b. 13 Sep 1888, d. 16 Jun 1956
Mother*Brownie Hambright b. 1 Dec 1893, d. 1 Dec 1977
Birth*Charles Anthony Whisnant was born on 4 January 1929 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 30 November 2008 in NC at age 79.4,2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Bethlehem Bapt. Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 1 yr., 3 months
1940Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 11, attending school, completed 4th. grade.
Obituary*
Milit-BegCharles Anthony Whisnant began military service on 4 March 1947 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 28 June 1951. 
Residence* Before 2004 Charles lived in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC.5 

Family

Lunette Frances Lewis
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S428] Obituary.
  5. [S421] Cleveland Co NC Voter Reg., online http://www.ccncgov.com/public/boe/download.htm

Michael Anthony Whisnant

ID# 5309, b. 8 June 1957, d. 17 May 1990
Father*Charles Anthony Whisnant b. 4 Jan 1929, d. 30 Nov 2008
Mother*Lunette Frances Lewis
Birth*Michael Anthony Whisnant was born on 8 June 1957 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 17 May 1990 in Fulton Co., GA, at age 32; never married.3 
Burial*He was buried in Bethlehem Bapt. Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC. 
Residence In May 1990 Michael lived in Coweta Co., GA. 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1919-98, Certificate: 019440.

David Wray Whisnant

ID# 5312, b. 4 March 1907, d. 27 March 1976
Father*Scipio Weldon Whisnant b. 5 Dec 1870, d. 12 Nov 1949
Mother*Frances Elizabeth Wray b. 11 Sep 1874, d. 11 Oct 1961
Birth*David Wray Whisnant was born on 4 March 1907 in Rowan Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Susan Boyd in 1926 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Death*David Wray Whisnant died on 27 March 1976 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 69; widowed.3 
Burial*He was buried in Sharon Mem. Park Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.185000,-80.772778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Salisbury, Rowan Co., NCage 3
1920Monroe, Union Co., NCage 11
1930Greensboro, Guilford Co., NCage 25, md., sign printer, 1st. md. age 19
1940Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 31, md., completed high school. He is the proprietor of a sign shop. He rents a home for $50. [e.d. 60-56, sheet 66A, household #282]
Name Variation David Wray Whisnant was also known as David R. Whisnant. 
Name Variation David Wray Whisnant was also known as Draw. 
Residence* In March 1976 David lived in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. 

Family

Mary Susan Boyd b. 27 August 1907, d. 22 August 1975
Marriage*He married Mary Susan Boyd in 1926 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Children
  • Jenny Wray Whisnant
  • Patsy Boyd Whisnant+ b. 2 Jan 1932, d. 12 Nov 2008
  • Mary Frances Whisnant
  • David Weldon Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  3. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

James Fred Crow Jr.

ID# 5313, b. 4 June 1900, d. 22 April 1969
Father*James Francis Crow b. 20 Dec 1853, d. 25 Nov 1934
Mother*Iola Araminta Whisenant b. 23 Sep 1869, d. 22 Dec 1942
Birth*James Fred Crow Jr. was born on 4 June 1900 in AL. 
Death*He died on 22 April 1969 in Etowah Co., AL, at age 68. 
Burial*He was buried in City Cem., Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL, 33.805833,-85.759167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 9
1920Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 19, single, resides with parents

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

William Alton Crow

ID# 5314, b. circa 1905
Father*James Francis Crow b. 20 Dec 1853, d. 25 Nov 1934
Mother*Iola Araminta Whisenant b. 23 Sep 1869, d. 22 Dec 1942
Birth*William Alton Crow was born circa 1905 in AL.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 5
1920Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 15

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Randolph Marion Lee

ID# 5315, b. 9 July 1834, d. 21 April 1926
Father*Ephraim Lee b. c 1799, d. 22 Jul 1883
Mother*Keziah Watkins b. 1805, d. 1890
Birth*Randolph Marion Lee was born on 9 July 1834 in SC.1 
Marriage*He married Charity Thomas, daughter of Thomas Calloway Thomas Sr. and Jemima Whisenant, on 28 December 1854 in Lumpkin Co., GA; They were married by Levi More J.P. 
Death*Randolph Marion Lee died on 21 April 1926 in Lumpkin Co., GA, at age 91. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lumpkin Co., GA
1860Lumpkin Co., GA
1870Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GAage 37, R$400, P$225, farmer. His mother-in-law Jemima Thomas resides in the household.
1880Yahoola, Lumpkin Co., GAage 45, md., farmer
1900Yahoola, Lumpkin Co., GAage 65, md. 47 yrs., farmer
1910Yahoola, Lumpkin Co., GAage 75, md. 1 time, 55 yrs., farmer
1920Yahoola, Lumpkin Co., GAage 84, md., farming

Family

Charity Thomas b. 1 November 1835, d. 15 May 1920
Marriage*Randolph Marion Lee married Charity Thomas, daughter of Thomas Calloway Thomas Sr. and Jemima Whisenant, on 28 December 1854 in Lumpkin Co., GA; They were married by Levi More J.P. 

Citations

  1. [S423] Rootsweb, online http://www.Rootsweb.com

Malinda Thomas

ID# 5316, b. February 1825, d. after 1905
Father*Thomas Calloway Thomas Sr. b. c 1799
Mother*Jemima Whisenant b. c 1803, d. 3 Oct 1875
Birth*Malinda Thomas was born in February 1825 in Habersham Co., GA; She married Nathaniel Wilkins on 05 Dec 1839 in Lumpkin Co., GA.1 
Death*She died after 1905. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Frogtown, Lumpkin Co., GAage 22, md.
1860Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GAage 35, md.
1870Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GAage 46, md.
1880Lumpkin Co., GAage 60, widow, farming
1900Lumpkin Co., GAage 75, widow, resides in the household of her son John.

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1900 census data.

Joseph Berry Thomas

ID# 5317, b. December 1826, d. 11 September 1910
Father*Thomas Calloway Thomas Sr. b. c 1799
Mother*Jemima Whisenant b. c 1803, d. 3 Oct 1875
Birth*Joseph Berry Thomas was born in December 1826 in Habersham Co., GA; He married Rebecca Robertson on 12 aug 1847 in Lumpkin Co., GA.1 
Death*He died on 11 September 1910 in Lumpkin Co., GA, at age 83. 
Burial*He was buried in Macedonia Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lumpkin Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Frogtown, Lumpkin Co., GAage 24, md., farmer, R$800.
1860Lumpkin Co., GAage 34, farmer, R$300, P$100.
1870Lumpkin Co., GAage 48, farmer., R$200, P$250
1880Chestatee, Lumpkin Co., GAage 52, farmer
1900Porter Springs, Lumpkin Co., GAage 73, md. 52 yrs., farmer
1910Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GAage 88, md. 1 time, 72 yrs., truck farmer
Name Variation Joseph Berry Thomas was also known as Joberry. 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Thomas Calloway Thomas Jr.

ID# 5318, b. 18 June 1830, d. 18 November 1862
Father*Thomas Calloway Thomas Sr. b. c 1799
Mother*Jemima Whisenant b. c 1803, d. 3 Oct 1875
Birth*Thomas Calloway Thomas Jr. was born on 18 June 1830 in Habersham Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Dorothy Ailene Lee, daughter of Ephraim Lee and Keziah Watkins, on 8 April 1849 in Lumpkin Co., GA. 
Death*Thomas Calloway Thomas Jr. died on 18 November 1862 at age 32.1 
Burial*He was buried in Yahoola Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lumpkin Co., GA. 

Family

Dorothy Ailene Lee b. 12 April 1832, d. 16 May 1920
Child

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Dorothy Ailene Lee

ID# 5321, b. 12 April 1832, d. 16 May 1920
Father*Ephraim Lee b. c 1799, d. 22 Jul 1883
Mother*Keziah Watkins b. 1805, d. 1890
Birth*Dorothy Ailene Lee was born on 12 April 1832 in SC.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Calloway Thomas Jr., son of Thomas Calloway Thomas Sr. and Jemima Whisenant, on 8 April 1849 in Lumpkin Co., GA. 
Death*Dorothy Ailene Lee died on 16 May 1920 in OH at age 88. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lumpkin Co., GA
1870Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GAage 38, head of household, P$150., keeping house
1880Yahoola, Lumpkin Co., GAage 45, farmer, head of household
1900Polksville, Hall Co., GAage 64, widowed, 8 ch., 6 living. Resides in the household of her son Beauregard Thomas. Note: This census reports her d.o.b. as "Apr 1836".
1910Hall Co., GAage 70, widowed, 9 ch., 4 living. She resides in the household of her son James M. Thomas.

Family

Thomas Calloway Thomas Jr. b. 18 June 1830, d. 18 November 1862
Marriage*Dorothy Ailene Lee married Thomas Calloway Thomas Jr., son of Thomas Calloway Thomas Sr. and Jemima Whisenant, on 8 April 1849 in Lumpkin Co., GA. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S423] Rootsweb, online http://www.Rootsweb.com

Ephraim Lee

ID# 5336, b. circa 1799, d. 22 July 1883
Birth*Ephraim Lee was born circa 1799 in SC.1 
Marriage*He married Keziah Watkins. 
Death*Ephraim Lee died on 22 July 1883 in Lumpkin Co., GA.2 
Burial*He was buried in Yahoola Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lumpkin Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1830Pickens Co., SC
1840Lumpkin Co., GA
1850Lumpkin Co., GA
1860Lumpkin Co., GA
1870Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GAage 71, blacksmith, R$400., P$200
1880Lumpkin Co., GAage 80, farmer, father born NC, mother born SC
Note*Ephraim Lee was arrested for "moonshining", and sentenced to 1 month imprisonment and $100 fine. in September 1875. 

Family

Keziah Watkins b. 1805, d. 1890
Marriage*He married Keziah Watkins. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S423] Rootsweb, online http://www.Rootsweb.com

Keziah Watkins1

ID# 5337, b. 1805, d. 1890
Birth*Keziah Watkins was born in 1805 in KY.2 
Marriage*She married Ephraim Lee. 
Death*Keziah Watkins died in 1890.1 
Burial*She was buried in Yahoola Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lumpkin Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lumpkin Co., GA
1860Lumpkin Co., GA
1870Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GAage 64. Place of birth is listed as South Carolina.
1880Yahoola, Lumpkin Co., GAage 74, place of birth Kentucky, father born NC, mother born VA

Family

Ephraim Lee b. circa 1799, d. 22 July 1883
Marriage*Keziah Watkins married Ephraim Lee. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S423] Rootsweb, online http://www.Rootsweb.com
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Nancy H. Lee

ID# 5342, b. circa 1848, d. before 1886
Father*Ephraim Lee b. c 1799, d. 22 Jul 1883
Mother*Keziah Watkins b. 1805, d. 1890
Birth*Nancy H. Lee was born circa 1848 in GA. 
Marriage*She married William Henry Chambers. 
Death*Nancy H. Lee died before 1886. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lumpkin Co., GA
1860Lumpkin Co., GA
1870Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GAage 24
1880Yahoola, Lumpkin Co., GAage 32, md.

Family

William Henry Chambers b. August 1844, d. 29 September 1923
Marriage*Nancy H. Lee married William Henry Chambers. 
Children

Mary Walker

ID# 5343, b. circa 1842
Father*Peter Walker b. c 1824, d. 10 Mar 1864
Mother*Belinda Whisenant b. c 1810
Birth*Mary Walker was born circa 1842 in GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lumpkin Co., GA
1860Union Co., GAage 18
1870Blairsville, Union Co., GAage 28, living with mother

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

West Walker

ID# 5344, b. circa 1843
Father*Peter Walker b. c 1824, d. 10 Mar 1864
Mother*Belinda Whisenant b. c 1810
Birth*West Walker was born circa 1843 in GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lumpkin Co., GA
1860Union Co., GAage 17

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

William Milligan Walker

ID# 5345, b. November 1845
Father*Peter Walker b. c 1824, d. 10 Mar 1864
Mother*Belinda Whisenant b. c 1810
Birth*William Milligan Walker was born in November 1845 in GA; He married Nancy Jane Towery.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lumpkin Co., GA
1860Union Co., GAage 15
1870Blairsville, Union Co., GAage 24, living with mother
1880Union Co., GAage 32
1900Union Co., GAage 54, md. 27 yrs., farmer
1910Union Co., GAage 65, widowed, resides with son James.

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Micajah Walker

ID# 5346, b. 21 November 1846, d. 4 May 1930
Father*Peter Walker b. c 1824, d. 10 Mar 1864
Mother*Belinda Whisenant b. c 1810
Birth*Micajah Walker was born on 21 November 1846 in Lumpkin Co., GA; He married Josa Aquilla Jonston on 15 Feb 1880.1 
Death*He died on 4 May 1930 in Union Co., GA, at age 83.1 
Burial*He was buried in Bethany Bapt. Ch. Cem., Blairsville, Union Co., GA, 34.980278,-84.101944. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lumpkin Co., GA
1860Union Co., GAage 12
1870Blairsville, Union Co., GAage 22, living with mother
1900Union Co., GAage 51, md. 20 yrs., farmer
1910Union Co., GAage 62, md. 30 yrs., farmer
1920Union Co., GAage 70, md.
1930Union Co., GAage 82, md., 1st. md. age 30

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Rebecca Walker

ID# 5347, b. 12 October 1849, d. 13 October 1923
Father*Peter Walker b. c 1824, d. 10 Mar 1864
Mother*Belinda Whisenant b. c 1810
Birth*Rebecca Walker was born on 12 October 1849 in Lumpkin Co., GA.1 
Death*She died on 13 October 1923 in Union Co., GA, at age 74; widowed.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lumpkin Co., GA
1860Union Co., GAage 10
1870Blairsville, Union Co., GAage 20, living with mother

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

William Archie Hayes

ID# 5348, b. February 1866
Birth*William Archie Hayes was born in February 1866 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Alice Whisenant, daughter of George W. Whisenant and Sarah E. Starks, on 15 June 1886 in Searcy Co., AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Holly Bend, Pope Co., ARage 34, md. 13 yrs., farmer
1910Grady Co., ARage 44, md. 2nd. time, 9 yrs., farmer

Family

Alice Whisenant b. September 1872, d. 1900
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Joseph John Preston Hayes

ID# 5349, b. 7 March 1888, d. 14 October 1949
Father*William Archie Hayes b. Feb 1866
Mother*Alice Whisenant b. Sep 1872, d. 1900
Birth*Joseph John Preston Hayes was born on 7 March 1888 in AR.1 
Death*He died on 14 October 1949 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT, at age 61.1 
Census*Joseph John Preston Hayes appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Holly Bend, Pope Co., AR, age 12. 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Valentine P. Melton

ID# 5350
Marriage*Valentine P. Melton married Alpha Louisa Glover on 27 June 1883. 

Family

Alpha Louisa Glover b. 30 September 1850