Ruby Alexie McGee

ID# 5616, b. 8 November 1916, d. 25 April 1940
Birth*Ruby Alexie McGee was born on 8 November 1916 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC; Her parents were Robert Lee McGee and Grey Kincaid.1 
Marriage*She married Raymond Riddle Whisenant, son of Sidney Wilson Whisenant and Laura Ellen Whisenant. 
Death*Ruby Alexie McGee died on 25 April 1940 in Burke Co., NC, at age 23.1 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.2 
Census*Ruby Alexie McGee appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 23, md., completed 7th. grade, not employed. [Note: this census listed her name as "Ruth A".] 

Family

Raymond Riddle Whisenant b. 27 September 1913, d. 10 March 1972
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Leonard Allen Whisenant

ID# 5617, b. 9 March 1933, d. 24 November 2013
Father*Raymond Riddle Whisenant b. 27 Sep 1913, d. 10 Mar 1972
Mother*Ruby Alexie McGee b. 8 Nov 1916, d. 25 Apr 1940
Birth*Leonard Allen Whisenant was born on 9 March 1933 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Pauline Owens. 
Death*Leonard Allen Whisenant died on 24 November 2013 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 80.3,4 
Burial*He was buried in Winkler's Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Catawba Co., NC. 
Obituary*
Census*Leonard Allen Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 7, attending school, not completed any grade. 
Residence* In 1998 Leonard lived in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC. 

Family 1

Reba Yvonne Brittain
Children
  • Kimbley Renee Whisenant
  • Jeffery Allen Whisenant

Family 2

Pauline Owens b. 28 August 1934, d. 21 April 2015
Marriage*He married Pauline Owens. 
Children
  • Tammy Pauline Whisenant
  • Leonard Allen Whisenant Jr.

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.
  4. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Martha Mae Whisenant

ID# 5618, b. 30 November 1936, d. 9 November 1938
Father*Raymond Riddle Whisenant b. 27 Sep 1913, d. 10 Mar 1972
Mother*Ruby Alexie McGee b. 8 Nov 1916, d. 25 Apr 1940
Birth*Martha Mae Whisenant was born on 30 November 1936 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 9 November 1938 in Burke Co., NC, at age 1.3 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.3 

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Pauline Owens

ID# 5621, b. 28 August 1934, d. 21 April 2015
Birth*Pauline Owens was born on 28 August 1934 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Leonard Allen Whisenant, son of Raymond Riddle Whisenant and Ruby Alexie McGee. 
Death*Pauline Owens died on 21 April 2015 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 80.1 
Burial*She was buried in Winkler's Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Catawba Co., NC. 
Obituary*
Residence* In November 2013 Pauline lived in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC. 

Family

Leonard Allen Whisenant b. 9 March 1933, d. 24 November 2013
Children
  • Tammy Pauline Whisenant
  • Leonard Allen Whisenant Jr.

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Charles Jeree Smith

ID# 5626, b. 29 May 1911, d. 6 July 1993
Birth*Charles Jeree Smith was born on 29 May 1911 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Bessie Ellen Whisenant, daughter of Sidney Wilson Whisenant and Laura Ellen Whisenant. 
Death*Charles Jeree Smith died on 6 July 1993 at age 82. 
Census*Charles Jeree Smith appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 28, md., completed the 9th. grade. He is employed as a mechanic at hosery mill. His wage last year was $1000. 

Family

Bessie Ellen Whisenant b. 30 November 1915, d. 20 July 1993
Children

Citations

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

Betty Ellen Smith

ID# 5627, b. 29 May 1935, d. 17 March 2006
Father*Charles Jeree Smith b. 29 May 1911, d. 6 Jul 1993
Mother*Bessie Ellen Whisenant b. 30 Nov 1915, d. 20 Jul 1993
Birth*Betty Ellen Smith was born on 29 May 1935 in Burke Co., NC; She married Charles Carswell.1 
Death*She died on 17 March 2006 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 70. 
Note*Betty Ellen Smith Her married name was also Williams. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 4. 
Residence* In 1993 Betty lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Charles Melvin Smith

ID# 5628, b. 27 June 1937, d. before 2006
Father*Charles Jeree Smith b. 29 May 1911, d. 6 Jul 1993
Mother*Bessie Ellen Whisenant b. 30 Nov 1915, d. 20 Jul 1993
Birth*Charles Melvin Smith was born on 27 June 1937 in Burke Co., NC; He married Severt Smith and Mary Le Price.1 
Death*He died before 2006. 
Census*Charles Melvin Smith appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 2. 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Steve Wilson Smith

ID# 5633, b. 9 October 1955, d. 28 July 2009
Father*Charles Jeree Smith b. 29 May 1911, d. 6 Jul 1993
Mother*Bessie Ellen Whisenant b. 30 Nov 1915, d. 20 Jul 1993
Birth*Steve Wilson Smith was born on 9 October 1955 in Burke Co., NC; He married Linda Martin.1 
Death*He died on 28 July 2009 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 53.2 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.2 
Residence* In 1993 Steve lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com
  2. [S428] Obituary.