John Leonard Ketner

ID# 55101, b. 19 July 1880, d. 7 December 1956
Birth*John Leonard Ketner was born on 19 July 1880 in IN.1 
Marriage*He married Essie Mae Whisenhunt, daughter of John W. Whisenhunt and R. Lucinda Critz, circa 1899. 
Death*John Leonard Ketner died on 7 December 1956 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 76; widowed.1 
Burial*He was buried in Boyers Chapel C. of C. Cem., Clemmons, Forsyth Co., NC, 36.050000,-80.376111.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900South Fork, Forsyth Co., NCage 19, md. 1 yr., day laborer
1920Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NCage 39, md.
1930Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NCage 49, md., 1st. md. age 20

Family

Essie Mae Whisenhunt b. 18 April 1881, d. 9 October 1953
Marriage*John Leonard Ketner married Essie Mae Whisenhunt, daughter of John W. Whisenhunt and R. Lucinda Critz, circa 1899. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Virginia L. Ketner

ID# 55102, b. circa 1904, d. 12 May 1982
Father*John Leonard Ketner b. 19 Jul 1880, d. 7 Dec 1956
Mother*Essie Mae Whisenhunt b. 18 Apr 1881, d. 9 Oct 1953
Birth*Virginia L. Ketner was born circa 1904 in NC.1 
Death*She died on 12 May 1982 in NC. 
Census*Virginia L. Ketner appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, age 16. 

Citations

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

Everett J. Ketner

ID# 55104, b. 21 June 1920, d. 13 January 2004
Father*John Leonard Ketner b. 19 Jul 1880, d. 7 Dec 1956
Mother*Essie Mae Whisenhunt b. 18 Apr 1881, d. 9 Oct 1953
Birth*Everett J. Ketner was born on 21 June 1920 in NC. 
Death*He died on 13 January 2004 at age 83. 
Census*Everett J. Ketner appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, age 9. 

Jiles Pinkney Tolbert

ID# 55105, b. January 1856, d. 13 April 1937
Birth*Jiles Pinkney Tolbert was born in January 1856 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Malinda Prudea Whisenant, daughter of Stanhope Whisenant and Lucinda Coffey, circa 1882.1 
Death*Jiles Pinkney Tolbert died on 13 April 1937 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 81; married.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Johns River, Caldwell Co., NCage 44, md. 18 yrs., farmer. Note: There are 5 children listed in the household ranging from 20 to 8 years of age.
1920Johns River, Caldwell Co., NCage 65, md., farm laborer

Family

Malinda Prudea Whisenant b. November 1859, d. 6 November 1938

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Silues Jane McCrary

ID# 55106, b. May 1929, d. 8 July 1929
Father*John Estal McCrary b. 24 Apr 1897, d. 23 Aug 1978
Mother*Lucinda Whisnant b. 1900, d. 5 Feb 1940
Birth*Silues Jane McCrary was born in May 1929 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 8 July 1929 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Burial*She was buried in Clark Cem., Caldwell Co., NC, 35.931944,-81.536944.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Charles Glenn Hummel

ID# 55108, b. 12 June 1970, d. 19 October 1971
Father*Emery Eugene Hummel b. 12 Jan 1922, d. 19 Oct 1971
Mother*Mary Maxine Whisenant b. 11 Mar 1929, d. 19 Oct 1971
Birth*Charles Glenn Hummel was born on 12 June 1970 in Uvalde, Uvalde Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 19 October 1971 in Edwards Co., TX, at age 1.1 
Burial*He was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park Cem., San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, 29.387500,-98.550556.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Donald Felix Sigmon

ID# 55110, b. 14 January 1908, d. 17 February 1992
Birth*Donald Felix Sigmon was born on 14 January 1908 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Ellen Whisenant, daughter of Daniel Frederick Whisenant and Laura Ellen Wilson, circa 1929. 
Death*Donald Felix Sigmon died on 17 February 1992 in NC at age 84.1 
Census*Donald Felix Sigmon appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, age 22, md., 1st. md. age 21, works in wagon factory. 

Family

Ellen Whisenant b. 16 August 1910, d. 18 August 2002
Child

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Jo Ann Sigmon

ID# 55111, b. 30 August 1932, d. 19 December 1937
Father*Donald Felix Sigmon b. 14 Jan 1908, d. 17 Feb 1992
Mother*Ellen Whisenant b. 16 Aug 1910, d. 18 Aug 2002
Birth*Jo Ann Sigmon was born on 30 August 1932 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 19 December 1937 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 5.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Louis Smarr

ID# 55112, b. circa 1880
Referenceblack race
Marriage*Louis Smarr married Amanda Whisonant, daughter of Sylvanius Whisonant and Cealia Guiton. 
Birth*Louis Smarr was born circa 1880 in York Co., SC.1 
Name Variation Louis Smarr was also known as Smyer. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Cherokee Co., SC, age 40, md., farmer. 

Family

Amanda Whisonant b. circa 1896
Children

Citations

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

James Smarr

ID# 55113, b. 27 December 1930, d. 27 December 1930
Father*Louis Smarr b. c 1880
Mother*Amanda Whisonant b. c 1896
Referenceblack race
Death*James Smarr died on 27 December 1930 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Birth*He was born on 27 December 1930 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Vamboree Alma Smarr

ID# 55114, b. 22 August 1919, d. 24 October 1923
Father*Louis Smarr b. c 1880
Mother*Amanda Whisonant b. c 1896
Referenceblack race
Birth*Vamboree Alma Smarr was born on 22 August 1919 in SC.1 
Death*She died on 24 October 1923 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 4.1 
Census*Vamboree Alma Smarr appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Cherokee Co., SC, age 6 months. She is called "Alma" in this census report. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Bula Smarr

ID# 55116, b. 16 June 1934, d. 6 August 1935
Father*Louis Smarr b. c 1880
Mother*Amanda Whisonant b. c 1896
Referenceblack race
Birth*Bula Smarr was born on 16 June 1934 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 6 August 1935 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 1.1 
Name Variation Bula Smarr was also known as Smyer.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Letitia Stephens

ID# 55117, b. 1858, d. 3 November 1926
Father*John Fox Stephens b. 8 Oct 1822
Mother*Susan Rule Whisnant b. 24 Sep 1832
Birth*Letitia Stephens was born in 1858 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 3 November 1926 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC; married.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 2
1870Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 12

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

John W. Stephens

ID# 55119, b. circa 1850
Father*John Fox Stephens b. 8 Oct 1822
Mother*Susan Rule Whisnant b. 24 Sep 1832
Birth*John W. Stephens was born circa 1850 in NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 10
1870Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 19

Laura Stephens

ID# 55120, b. May 1853
Father*John Fox Stephens b. 8 Oct 1822
Mother*Susan Rule Whisnant b. 24 Sep 1832
Birth*Laura Stephens was born in May 1853 in NC; She was married to Samuel A. Harris.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 8
1870Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 16
1880Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 26, single, resides with parents
1900Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 47, md. 19 yrs., no children

Citations

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

Octavia Stephens

ID# 55121, b. circa 1854
Father*John Fox Stephens b. 8 Oct 1822
Mother*Susan Rule Whisnant b. 24 Sep 1832
Birth*Octavia Stephens was born circa 1854 in NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 6
1870Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 14
1880Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 24, single, resides with parents

Augustus Burton Stephens

ID# 55122, b. 6 February 1859, d. 23 April 1945
Father*John Fox Stephens b. 8 Oct 1822
Mother*Susan Rule Whisnant b. 24 Sep 1832
Birth*Augustus Burton Stephens was born on 6 February 1859 in NC. 
Death*He died on 23 April 1945 in VA at age 86. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 1
1870Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 11
1880Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 21, single, resides with parents

Hattie Stephens

ID# 55123, b. circa 1862
Father*John Fox Stephens b. 8 Oct 1822
Mother*Susan Rule Whisnant b. 24 Sep 1832
Birth*Hattie Stephens was born circa 1862 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 8
1880Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 19, single, resides with parents

Citations

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

Alexander Stephens

ID# 55124, b. circa 1864
Father*John Fox Stephens b. 8 Oct 1822
Mother*Susan Rule Whisnant b. 24 Sep 1832
Birth*Alexander Stephens was born circa 1864 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 6
1880Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 17

Citations

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

Susan Stephens

ID# 55125, b. circa 1867
Father*John Fox Stephens b. 8 Oct 1822
Mother*Susan Rule Whisnant b. 24 Sep 1832
Birth*Susan Stephens was born circa 1867 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 3
1880Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 13

Citations

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

Mary Minnie Stephens

ID# 55126, b. circa 1869
Father*John Fox Stephens b. 8 Oct 1822
Mother*Susan Rule Whisnant b. 24 Sep 1832
Birth*Mary Minnie Stephens was born circa 1869 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 1
1880Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 11

Citations

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

Cleveland Stephens

ID# 55127, b. 13 July 1873
Father*John Fox Stephens b. 8 Oct 1822
Mother*Susan Rule Whisnant b. 24 Sep 1832
Birth*Cleveland Stephens was born on 13 July 1873 in NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 8, female
1900Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 25, single, resides with his sister Laura Harris.

Robert M. Turner

ID# 55129, b. 17 March 1868, d. 3 April 1950
Birth*Robert M. Turner was born on 17 March 1868 in SC.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Ella Whisnant, daughter of Elcaner Whisnant and Harriet Lula Deal. 
Death*Robert M. Turner died on 3 April 1950 in York Co., SC, at age 82.1 
Burial*He was buried in St. Paul U.M.C. Cem., York Co., SC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Kings Mountain, York Co., SCage 32, md. 11 yrs., farmer
1910Kings Mountain, York Co., SCage 41, md. 1 time, 21 yrs., works at cotton mill
1920Kings Mountain, York Co., SCage 50, md., laborer at cotton mill
1930Kings Mountain, York Co., SCage 62, md., 1st. md. age 21, works at cotton mill.

Family

Sarah Ella Whisnant b. 12 August 1872, d. 7 October 1937
Marriage*Robert M. Turner married Sarah Ella Whisnant, daughter of Elcaner Whisnant and Harriet Lula Deal. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Clarence Turner

ID# 55131, b. September 1889
Father*Robert M. Turner b. 17 Mar 1868, d. 3 Apr 1950
Mother*Sarah Ella Whisnant b. 12 Aug 1872, d. 7 Oct 1937
Birth*Clarence Turner was born in September 1889 in SC. 
Census*Clarence Turner appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Kings Mountain, York Co., SC, age 10. 

James Clifton Turner

ID# 55132, b. 9 February 1892, d. 10 June 1963
Father*Robert M. Turner b. 17 Mar 1868, d. 3 Apr 1950
Mother*Sarah Ella Whisnant b. 12 Aug 1872, d. 7 Oct 1937
Birth*James Clifton Turner was born on 9 February 1892 in SC.1 
Death*He died on 10 June 1963 in Oteen, Buncombe Co., NC, at age 71; widowed.1 
Burial*He was buried in Woodside Cem., Clover, York Co., SC, 35.115556,-81.230000.1 
Census*James Clifton Turner appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Kings Mountain, York Co., SC, age 8. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Robert Lee Turner

ID# 55133, b. 15 March 1894, d. 21 April 1960
Father*Robert M. Turner b. 17 Mar 1868, d. 3 Apr 1950
Mother*Sarah Ella Whisnant b. 12 Aug 1872, d. 7 Oct 1937
Burial*Robert Lee Turner was buried in Sharon Bapt. Cem., Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC, 35.466944,-81.144167.1 
Birth*He was born on 15 March 1894 in SC.1 
Death*He died on 21 April 1960 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 66; married. His wife was Dora Dellinger.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Kings Mountain, York Co., SCage 6
1910Kings Mountain, York Co., SCage 16

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Janie May Turner

ID# 55134, b. 18 October 1898, d. 18 May 1902
Father*Robert M. Turner b. 17 Mar 1868, d. 3 Apr 1950
Mother*Sarah Ella Whisnant b. 12 Aug 1872, d. 7 Oct 1937
Birth*Janie May Turner was born on 18 October 1898 in SC. 
Death*She died on 18 May 1902 at age 3. 
Census*Janie May Turner appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Kings Mountain, York Co., SC, age 1. 

Lonnie Turner

ID# 55136, b. circa 1904
Father*Robert M. Turner b. 17 Mar 1868, d. 3 Apr 1950
Mother*Sarah Ella Whisnant b. 12 Aug 1872, d. 7 Oct 1937
Birth*Lonnie Turner was born circa 1904 in SC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Kings Mountain, York Co., SCage 5
1920Kings Mountain, York Co., SCage 15
1930Kings Mountain, York Co., SCage 26, resides with parents

Arlie Warren

ID# 55137
Marriage*Arlie Warren married Martha Whisenant, daughter of Roby Evelyn Whisenant and Maggie Matilda Carswell. 

Family

Martha Whisenant b. 30 May 1902, d. 19 April 1926

John Young Sr.

ID# 55138, b. 22 January 1862, d. 28 September 1942
Burial*John Young Sr. was buried in Wilkie's Grove Bapt. Cem., Burke Co., NC.1 
Birth*He was born on 22 January 1862 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Martha Jane Whisnant, daughter of Adam Whisnant and Malenda Crane. 
Death*John Young Sr. died on 28 September 1942 in Burke Co., NC, at age 80; married. Note: His death certificate listed his parents as "Peter Young & Carolyn Brittian". The informant was his wife Martha Young, Connelly Springs, NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Icard, Burke Co., NCage 67, md., 1st. md. age 21.
1940Icard, Burke Co., NCage 78, md., completed no schooling.

Family

Martha Jane Whisnant b. 10 May 1862, d. 27 October 1946

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Elizabeth Littlejohn

ID# 55140, b. 15 July 1926, d. 26 June 1952
Referenceblack race
Birth*Elizabeth Littlejohn was born on 15 July 1926 in SC.1 
Death*She died on 26 June 1952 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 25; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Sini Ch. Cem., Cherokee Co., SC.1 

Family

Baxter Whisnant
Children
  • Dorothy Whisnant
  • Betty Jean Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Charley Wesley Whisenhunt

ID# 55143, b. 30 December 1923, d. 1 January 1924
Father*Samuel Wesley Whisenhunt b. 22 Jun 1899, d. 5 Mar 1956
Mother*Martha Jane Ridings b. 1 Sep 1899, d. 12 Nov 1975
Birth*Charley Wesley Whisenhunt was born on 30 December 1923 in Forsyth Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 1 January 1924 in Forsyth Co., NC.1 
Burial*He was buried in Union Ridge U.M.C. Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

female child Ketner

ID# 55144, b. 27 August 1911, d. 18 January 1912
Father*John Leonard Ketner b. 19 Jul 1880, d. 7 Dec 1956
Mother*Essie Mae Whisenhunt b. 18 Apr 1881, d. 9 Oct 1953
Burial*Female child Ketner was buried in Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, 36.091389,-80.239167.1 
Birth*She was born on 27 August 1911 in Forsyth Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 18 January 1912 in Forsyth Co., NC.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

female child Todd

ID# 55145, b. 3 May 1913, d. 24 September 1913
Father*Irwin Rea Todd b. 17 Aug 1887, d. 26 May 1975
Mother*Emma E. Whisenant b. 2 Feb 1889, d. 27 Feb 1953
Birth*Female child Todd was born on 3 May 1913 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 24 September 1913 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC.1 
Burial*She was buried in Elmwood Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.237778,-80.848056.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Mary Lee Todd

ID# 55146, b. 1924, d. 11 January 2015
Father*Irwin Rea Todd b. 17 Aug 1887, d. 26 May 1975
Mother*Emma E. Whisenant b. 2 Feb 1889, d. 27 Feb 1953
Birth*Mary Lee Todd was born in 1924 in Mecklenburg Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 11 January 2015 in NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 6
1930Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 6
1940Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 16, completted 2 years of high school.

Citations

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

female child Whisenant

ID# 55147, b. circa February 1880
Father*Todd Robert Whisenant b. May 1848, d. 26 Sep 1918
Mother*Sarah Eveline Bean b. Jul 1852, d. b 1918
Birth*Female child Whisenant was born circa February 1880 in NC. 
Census*Female child Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 4 months. Her name is listed as "Baby". 

male child Whisenhunt

ID# 55148, b. 20 September 1919, d. 20 September 1919
Father*Samuel Wesley Whisenhunt b. 22 Jun 1899, d. 5 Mar 1956
Mother*Martha Jane Ridings b. 1 Sep 1899, d. 12 Nov 1975
Burial*Male child Whisenhunt was buried in Union Ridge U.M.C. Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 20 September 1919 in Forsyth Co., NC.1 
Birth*He was born on 20 September 1919 in Forsyth Co., NC.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

female child Whisenhunt

ID# 55149, b. 17 December 1920, d. 17 December 1920
Father*Samuel Wesley Whisenhunt b. 22 Jun 1899, d. 5 Mar 1956
Mother*Martha Jane Ridings b. 1 Sep 1899, d. 12 Nov 1975
Death*Female child Whisenhunt died on 17 December 1920 in Forsyth Co., NC.1 
Birth*She was born on 17 December 1920 in Forsyth Co., NC.1 
Burial*She was buried in Union Ridge U.M.C. Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.