Bernice Whisonant

ID# 55554, b. 28 March 1880, d. November 1980
Father*Riley Freeman Whisonant b. May 1856
Mother*Louise Benson b. Jan 1859
Referenceblack race
Birth*Bernice Whisonant was born on 28 March 1880.1 
Death*She died in November 1980 in Norwalk, Fairfield Co., CT, at age 100; Her married name was Whaley.1 
Residence* In March 1949 Bernice lived in Norwalk, Fairfield Co., CT. 

Citations

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

Willie Mae Whisonant

ID# 55556, b. 26 August 1897, d. 9 January 2001
Father*Andrew Johnson Whisonant b. 7 Jan 1863, d. 4 Dec 1939
Mother*Martha J. Childers b. 26 Mar 1875, d. 19 May 1946
Referenceblack race
Birth*Willie Mae Whisonant was born on 26 August 1897 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Gregory C. Conliffe on 29 October 1922 in Washington, DC.3 
Death*Willie Mae Whisonant died on 9 January 2001 in Washington, DC, at age 103.2 
Census*Willie Mae Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Washington, DC, age 48, md., completed high school. There are 6 children in the household. [e.d. 1-422, shet 19A] 
Residence* In August 1943 Willie lived in Washington, DC. 

Family

Gregory C. Conliffe b. 27 September 1901, d. March 1986

Citations

  1. [S188] Birth Certificate.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Eva Belle Wylie

ID# 55557, b. 17 April 1888, d. August 1975
Father*John Harris Wylie b. 16 Feb 1848, d. 10 Oct 1914
Mother*Margaret Isabella Whisonant b. 26 Aug 1860, d. 7 Feb 1931
Birth*Eva Belle Wylie was born on 17 April 1888 in Hickory Grove, York Co., SC; She married Walter Frank McGill.1,2 
Death*She died in August 1975 in SC at age 87. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Broad River, York Co., SCage 12
1910Broad River, York Co., SCage 21, single, resides with parents.
Residence* In 1957 Eva lived in Hickory Grove, York Co., SC. 

Citations

  1. [S188] Birth Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Mary McDill Wylie

ID# 55559, b. 25 July 1892, d. 14 September 1974
Father*John Harris Wylie b. 16 Feb 1848, d. 10 Oct 1914
Mother*Margaret Isabella Whisonant b. 26 Aug 1860, d. 7 Feb 1931
Birth*Mary McDill Wylie was born on 25 July 1892 in Hickory Grove, York Co., SC.1,2,3 
Death*She died on 14 September 1974 in SC at age 82.3 
Burial*She was buried in Hickory Grove Cem., Hickory Grove, York Co., SC, 34.986944,-81.387222. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Broad River, York Co., SCage 7
1910Broad River, York Co., SCage 19, single, resides with parents
1920Broad River, York Co., SCage 27, single, resides with mother.
1930Broad River, York Co., SCage 37, single, resides with mother.
Residence* In 1957 Mary lived in Hickory Grove, York Co., SC. 

Citations

  1. [S188] Birth Certificate.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Lunceford Grier Wylie

ID# 55560, b. 26 December 1882, d. 30 January 1954
Father*John Harris Wylie b. 16 Feb 1848, d. 10 Oct 1914
Mother*Margaret Isabella Whisonant b. 26 Aug 1860, d. 7 Feb 1931
Birth*Lunceford Grier Wylie was born on 26 December 1882 in SC.1 
Death*He died on 30 January 1954 at age 71.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Broad River, York Co., SCage 17
1910Broad River, York Co., SCage 27, single, resides with parents.
1920Broad River, York Co., SCage 37, single, resides with mother.

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Emily Strong Wylie

ID# 55561, b. 18 May 1886
Father*John Harris Wylie b. 16 Feb 1848, d. 10 Oct 1914
Mother*Margaret Isabella Whisonant b. 26 Aug 1860, d. 7 Feb 1931
Birth*Emily Strong Wylie was born on 18 May 1886 in SC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Broad River, York Co., SCage 14
1910Broad River, York Co., SCage 23, single, resides with parents

Alice Eleanor Wylie

ID# 55562, b. 30 June 1895, d. 5 September 1913
Father*John Harris Wylie b. 16 Feb 1848, d. 10 Oct 1914
Mother*Margaret Isabella Whisonant b. 26 Aug 1860, d. 7 Feb 1931
Birth*Alice Eleanor Wylie was born on 30 June 1895 in SC.1 
Death*She died on 5 September 1913 at age 18.1 
Burial*She was buried in Hickory Grove Cem., Hickory Grove, York Co., SC, 34.986944,-81.387222. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Broad River, York Co., SCage 4
1910Broad River, York Co., SCage 14

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

John Harris Wylie Jr.

ID# 55563, b. 7 May 1902, d. 29 April 1979
Father*John Harris Wylie b. 16 Feb 1848, d. 10 Oct 1914
Mother*Margaret Isabella Whisonant b. 26 Aug 1860, d. 7 Feb 1931
Birth*John Harris Wylie Jr. was born on 7 May 1902 in Broad River, York Co., SC; He married Margaret C. Smith, circa 1929. 
Death*He died on 29 April 1979 in Randolph Co., NC, at age 76. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Broad River, York Co., SCage 8
1920Broad River, York Co., SCage 18, single, resides with mother.

Maggie H. Wylie

ID# 55564, b. 2 August 1887, d. 11 September 1902
Father*John Harris Wylie b. 16 Feb 1848, d. 10 Oct 1914
Mother*Margaret Isabella Whisonant b. 26 Aug 1860, d. 7 Feb 1931
Birth*Maggie H. Wylie was born on 2 August 1887 in SC.1 
Death*She died on 11 September 1902 at age 15.1 
Burial*She was buried in Hickory Grove Cem., Hickory Grove, York Co., SC, 34.986944,-81.387222. 
Census*Maggie H. Wylie appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Broad River, York Co., SC, age 2, female, born "Aug 1897". 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Gregory C. Conliffe

ID# 55565, b. 27 September 1901, d. March 1986
Referenceblack race
Birth*Gregory C. Conliffe was born on 27 September 1901 in MA.1 
Marriage*He married Willie Mae Whisonant, daughter of Andrew Johnson Whisonant and Martha J. Childers, on 29 October 1922 in Washington, DC.2 
Death*Gregory C. Conliffe died in March 1986 at age 84.1 
Census*Gregory C. Conliffe appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Washington, DC, age 38, md., completed high school. 

Family

Willie Mae Whisonant b. 26 August 1897, d. 9 January 2001

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

James Ivy Crosby

ID# 55566, b. May 1863, d. 11 January 1940
Referenceblack race
Birth*James Ivy Crosby was born in May 1863 in York Co., SC.1 
Marriage*He married Margaret Whisonant, daughter of Betty [unknown], circa 1888.2 
Death*James Ivy Crosby died on 11 January 1940 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 76.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 37, md. 12 yrs.
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 45, md. 23 yrs.
1920Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 56, md. restaurant keeper
1930Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 65, md., 1st. md. age 20

Family

Margaret Whisonant b. February 1870, d. 26 January 1940
Marriage*James Ivy Crosby married Margaret Whisonant, daughter of Betty [unknown], circa 1888.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Lizzie Crosby

ID# 55567, b. June 1892
Father*James Ivy Crosby b. May 1863, d. 11 Jan 1940
Mother*Margaret Whisonant b. Feb 1870, d. 26 Jan 1940
Referenceblack race
Birth*Lizzie Crosby was born in June 1892 in SC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 8
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 17

Citations

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

Mary Crosby

ID# 55568, b. March 1893, d. June 1972
Father*James Ivy Crosby b. May 1863, d. 11 Jan 1940
Mother*Margaret Whisonant b. Feb 1870, d. 26 Jan 1940
Referenceblack race
Birth*Mary Crosby was born in March 1893 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC; Note: Her delayed birth certificate listed her d.o.b. as "18 Mar 1897".1 
Death*She died in June 1972 in Washington, DC, at age 79; Her married name was Laney. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 7. This census reports her d.o.b. to be "Mar 1893".
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 15

Citations

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

Cora Crosby

ID# 55569, b. March 1895
Father*James Ivy Crosby b. May 1863, d. 11 Jan 1940
Mother*Margaret Whisonant b. Feb 1870, d. 26 Jan 1940
Referenceblack race
Birth*Cora Crosby was born in March 1895 in SC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 5
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 13

Citations

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

Wade Crosby

ID# 55570, b. 23 May 1897
Father*James Ivy Crosby b. May 1863, d. 11 Jan 1940
Mother*Margaret Whisonant b. Feb 1870, d. 26 Jan 1940
Referenceblack race
Birth*Wade Crosby was born on 23 May 1897 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 3
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 12
1920Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 21

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Jessie L. Crosby

ID# 55571, b. July 1899
Father*James Ivy Crosby b. May 1863, d. 11 Jan 1940
Mother*Margaret Whisonant b. Feb 1870, d. 26 Jan 1940
Referenceblack race
Birth*Jessie L. Crosby was born in July 1899 in SC.1 
Census*Jessie L. Crosby appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SC, age 1, female. 

Citations

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

Tom Crosby

ID# 55572, b. circa 1902
Father*James Ivy Crosby b. May 1863, d. 11 Jan 1940
Mother*Margaret Whisonant b. Feb 1870, d. 26 Jan 1940
Referenceblack race
Birth*Tom Crosby was born circa 1902 in SC.1 
Census*Tom Crosby appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SC, age 8. 

Citations

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

William Crosby

ID# 55573, b. circa 1906, d. 17 October 1925
Father*James Ivy Crosby b. May 1863, d. 11 Jan 1940
Mother*Margaret Whisonant b. Feb 1870, d. 26 Jan 1940
Referenceblack race
Birth*William Crosby was born circa 1906 in SC.1 
Death*He died on 17 October 1925 in Cherokee Co., SC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 4
1920Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 13

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Romeo Crosby

ID# 55574, b. circa 1908
Father*James Ivy Crosby b. May 1863, d. 11 Jan 1940
Mother*Margaret Whisonant b. Feb 1870, d. 26 Jan 1940
Referenceblack race
Birth*Romeo Crosby was born circa 1908 in SC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 2
1920Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 12

Citations

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

Burtis Crosby

ID# 55575, b. circa 1910
Father*James Ivy Crosby b. May 1863, d. 11 Jan 1940
Mother*Margaret Whisonant b. Feb 1870, d. 26 Jan 1940
Referenceblack race
Birth*Burtis Crosby was born circa 1910 in SC.1 
Census*Burtis Crosby appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, age 10. 

Citations

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

Mary Elizabeth Stine

ID# 55576, b. October 1889
Father*Gilbert Lee Stine b. 1 May 1868, d. 2 Dec 1924
Mother*Susanah Catharine Whisenhunt b. 25 Feb 1870, d. 10 Apr 1950
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Stine was born in October 1889 in NC.1 
Census*Mary Elizabeth Stine appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, age 10. 

Citations

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

Jordan Roland Meacheam

ID# 55577, b. 16 August 1856, d. 9 January 1937
Referenceblack race
Birth*Jordan Roland Meacheam was born on 16 August 1856 in SC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Dianna Whisonant, daughter of Wylie Whisonant and Margaret [unknown], circa 1886.2 
Death*Jordan Roland Meacheam died on 9 January 1937 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 80.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 40, md. 15 yrs. Note: On this census the last name was spelled "Mitchell".
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 53, md. 1 time, 24 yrs., farmer
1930Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 72, md., 1st. md. age 30

Family

Mary Dianna Whisonant b. 29 June 1866, d. 22 October 1964
Children

Citations

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

Pearlie Meacheam

ID# 55578, b. 18 October 1891, d. 3 March 1971
Father*Jordan Roland Meacheam b. 16 Aug 1856, d. 9 Jan 1937
Mother*Mary Dianna Whisonant b. 29 Jun 1866, d. 22 Oct 1964
Referenceblack race
Birth*Pearlie Meacheam was born on 18 October 1891 in Cherokee Co., SC.1 
Death*She died on 3 March 1971 at age 79.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 10
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 19, single, resides with parents

Citations

  1. [S188] Birth Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Ella Meacheam

ID# 55579, b. circa 1894
Father*Jordan Roland Meacheam b. 16 Aug 1856, d. 9 Jan 1937
Mother*Mary Dianna Whisonant b. 29 Jun 1866, d. 22 Oct 1964
Referenceblack race
Birth*Ella Meacheam was born circa 1894 in SC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 6
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 16

Citations

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

Lewis Otis Meacheam

ID# 55580, b. 18 June 1896
Father*Jordan Roland Meacheam b. 16 Aug 1856, d. 9 Jan 1937
Mother*Mary Dianna Whisonant b. 29 Jun 1866, d. 22 Oct 1964
Referenceblack race
Birth*Lewis Otis Meacheam was born on 18 June 1896 in Cherokee Co., SC.1,2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 4
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 14

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S188] Birth Certificate.

Levey Carl Meacheam

ID# 55581, b. 23 November 1899, d. 10 November 1977
Father*Jordan Roland Meacheam b. 16 Aug 1856, d. 9 Jan 1937
Mother*Mary Dianna Whisonant b. 29 Jun 1866, d. 22 Oct 1964
Referenceblack race
Birth*Levey Carl Meacheam was born on 23 November 1899 in Cherokee Co., SC.1,2 
Death*He died on 10 November 1977 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 77; widowed. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 1
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 12
1930Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 29, md., resides with parents. There is no wife for him in the household.

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S188] Birth Certificate.

Lottie May Meacheam

ID# 55582, b. circa 1905
Father*Jordan Roland Meacheam b. 16 Aug 1856, d. 9 Jan 1937
Mother*Mary Dianna Whisonant b. 29 Jun 1866, d. 22 Oct 1964
Referenceblack race
Birth*Lottie May Meacheam was born circa 1905 in SC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 5
1930Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 25, single, resides with parents.
1940Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 35, md., completed 1 year of college. She resides with her mother.

Citations

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

George Meacheam

ID# 55583, b. circa 1887
Father*Jordan Roland Meacheam b. 16 Aug 1856, d. 9 Jan 1937
Mother*Mary Dianna Whisonant b. 29 Jun 1866, d. 22 Oct 1964
Referenceblack race
Birth*George Meacheam was born circa 1887 in SC.1 
Census*George Meacheam appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SC, age 13. 

Citations

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

Bessie Meacheam

ID# 55584, b. circa 1886, d. 5 September 1944
Father*Jordan Roland Meacheam b. 16 Aug 1856, d. 9 Jan 1937
Mother*Mary Dianna Whisonant b. 29 Jun 1866, d. 22 Oct 1964
Referenceblack race
Birth*Bessie Meacheam was born circa 1886 in Cherokee Co., SC; She married James Lesley.1 
Death*She died on 5 September 1944 in Cherokee Co., SC; widowed. 
Census*Bessie Meacheam appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SC, age 14. 

Citations

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

Karen Marie Whisenant

ID# 55585, b. 1 July 1986, d. 3 August 2008
Father*Jessie James Whisenant b. 18 Mar 1957, d. 23 Sep 2013
Mother*Phyllis [unknown]
Birth*Karen Marie Whisenant was born on 1 July 1986.1 
Death*She died on 3 August 2008 in Steele, St. Clair Co., AL, at age 22.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Shiloh Cem., Attalla, Etowah Co., AL, 33.975556,-86.171389.2 
Obituary*

Family
Children
  • Logan Brent Whisenant
  • Nicholas Keith Whisenant

Citations

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

Bessie Lea Whisenant

ID# 55586, b. 15 April 1988, d. 10 July 1988
Father*Jessie James Whisenant b. 18 Mar 1957, d. 23 Sep 2013
Mother*Phyllis [unknown]
Birth*Bessie Lea Whisenant was born on 15 April 1988.1 
Death*She died on 10 July 1988.1 
Burial*She was buried in Shiloh Cem., Attalla, Etowah Co., AL, 33.975556,-86.171389. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Robert Joseph Blaylock

ID# 55595, b. 9 September 1945, d. 17 September 1945
Father*William Henry Blaylock
Mother*Bonnie Jean Whisnant b. 8 Jul 1927, d. 25 May 2006
Birth*Robert Joseph Blaylock was born on 9 September 1945 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI. 
Death*He died on 17 September 1945 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI. 

Latasha Nikita Davis

ID# 55597, b. 2 November 1980, d. 20 October 2009
Latasha Davis, Jazmine & Jamie Whisnant
(Obituary Photo)
Referenceblack race
Birth*Latasha Nikita Davis was born on 2 November 1980 in Richmond, VA.1 
Death*She died on 20 October 2009 in VA at age 28.1 
Burial*She was buried in Washington Mem. Pk. & Maus., Sandston, Henrico Co., VA, 37.495278,-77.265000. 
Obituary*

Family

Jamie L. Whisnant
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Jazmine U. Whisnant

ID# 55598, b. 23 December 2000, d. 20 October 2009
Father*Jamie L. Whisnant
Mother*Latasha Nikita Davis b. 2 Nov 1980, d. 20 Oct 2009
Referenceblack race
Birth*Jazmine U. Whisnant was born on 23 December 2000 in Richmond, VA.1 
Death*She died on 20 October 2009 in Richmond, VA, at age 8.1 
Burial*She was buried in Washington Mem. Pk. & Maus., Sandston, Henrico Co., VA, 37.495278,-77.265000. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Jamie L. Whisnant Jr.

ID# 55599, b. 18 October 2006, d. 20 October 2009
Father*Jamie L. Whisnant
Mother*Latasha Nikita Davis b. 2 Nov 1980, d. 20 Oct 2009
Referenceblack race
Birth*Jamie L. Whisnant Jr. was born on 18 October 2006.1 
Death*He died on 20 October 2009 in VA at age 3.1 
Burial*He was buried in Washington Mem. Pk. & Maus., Sandston, Henrico Co., VA, 37.495278,-77.265000. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Belinda Lou Whisenant

ID# 55600, b. 11 August 1963, d. 15 September 1963
Father*John Bryant Whisenant
Mother*Hannah Lou Steffey
Birth*Belinda Lou Whisenant was born on 11 August 1963 in WV. 
Death*She died on 15 September 1963 in Mullens, Wyoming Co., WV; spina bifida.