Margaret [unknown]

ID# 601, b. circa 1790, d. after 1854
Birth*Margaret [unknown] was born circa 1790 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Michael Abner Whisonant, son of John Nicholas Whisenant and Mary Carpenter. 
Death*Margaret [unknown] died after 1854. 
Burial*She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833. 
Census*Margaret [unknown] appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in York Co., SC, age 60. 

Family

Michael Abner Whisonant b. 17 September 1786, d. 3 November 1854

Citations

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

Elizabeth Whisonant

ID# 602, b. 12 July 1808, d. 27 December 1859
Father*Michael Abner Whisonant b. 17 Sep 1786, d. 3 Nov 1854
Mother*Mary Wiseman Blalock b. 29 Jan 1786, d. 10 Jun 1832
Birth*Elizabeth Whisonant was born on 12 July 1808 in SC.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Fielding Bell. 
Death*Elizabeth Whisonant died on 27 December 1859 in SC at age 51.1 
Burial*She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833. 
Census*Elizabeth Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Cleveland Co., NC, age 42. 

Family

Thomas Fielding Bell b. circa 1802, d. 28 November 1872
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Joseph R. Whisonant

ID# 603, b. 1789, d. 26 February 1870
Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. 30 Jun 1743, d. 19 Apr 1831
Mother*Mary Carpenter b. c 1743, d. 28 Sep 1836
Birth*Joseph R. Whisonant was born in 1789 in York Co., SC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Unity Hardin on 4 October 1810.1 
Death*Joseph R. Whisonant died on 26 February 1870 in York Co., SC.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1790Camden Dist., SCI believe Joseph is one of the 8 males listed in his father's household. Actual identification of any individual in this census is only a guess.
1810York Co., SC
1820York Co., SC
1830York Co., SC
1840York Co., SC
1850York Co., SCage 61, farmer, real estate value $2200. Family last name was shown as "Whisonant".
1860Antioch, York Co., SCage 71, farmer, real estate value $3000., personal property value $3336. He was a slave owner, owned 4 slave houses, with 14 slaves.
Note*During the War of 1812, Joseph served under Capt. Robert Caldwell's Company, South Carolina, Military. Here is a copy of his will:
Will

Recorded in York Co. SC, dated 6 Feb 1869, probated 26 June 1871

State of South Carolina, York County

In the name of God here I Joseph Whisenant of the Country and State of aforesaid, being now far advanced in age, though of perfect memory and understanding, do now by this my last Will and Testament dispose of all my Earthly substances in the following manner. But first I give my Soul to Jesus Christ, and my body to the Earth, to be buried, after my deceased at the discretion of my Executor hereof to be appointed.

It is my Will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my Estate.

As my wife UNITY is now far advanced in life and is physically unable to take charge of a plantation and all it's cares; it is my advice that after my death my Estate should be regularly disposed of and that she live with whichever the children she may chose. And I give and bequeath unto her, my said wife take suitable to one her own age and condition, to the amount of one hundred and fifty dollars per year if necessary.

I give and bequeath to my two daughters Eliza and Unity, each, one cow and calf, bureau and serving (or sewing) table, and twenty-five dollars in money, to make them equal with my other daughters that have already left me.

As my daughter Nazareth Saypaugh, has by my gift, received one hundred dollars mor than my other daughters, it is my Will that each of them Eliza, Acenith, Unity and Barbara be made equal to her - Nazareth, in this respect before and equal division of the Estate takes place.

I give and bequeath to my grandson Joe Robert Dickson, my rifle gun, and my blacksmith tools.

I give and bequeath to my grandson Alfred Whisenant, son of Joseph Whisenant, the access to the use of the spring I now use and this he is to have without molestation, It is my Will that all my other personal, and real be equally divided between my five daughters already untill they recieve three hundred dollars each, above that I have already given them, and then the balance of my Estate to be equally divided among all my children.

I do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my two sons Henderson Whisenant and J. R. Whisenant, the Executors of this my last Will and Testament.

Signed, sealed and pronounced in the presents of us, this the 6th day of February 1869.

Joseph Whisenant

Whitnesses:
M.C. Barnett, J.E. Sapoch, Wall Fulton

Admitted to Probate in common form June 26, 1871.

S. B. Hall
Judge of Probate
_______________

This Will has been transcribed literally from Dr. Eph Whisenhunt's book Whisenhunt Syllabus. 

Family

Unity Hardin b. 5 August 1790, d. 16 June 1871
Marriage*Joseph R. Whisonant married Unity Hardin on 4 October 1810.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] Family Bible.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Unity Hardin

ID# 604, b. 5 August 1790, d. 16 June 1871
Birth*Unity Hardin was born on 5 August 1790 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Joseph R. Whisonant, son of John Nicholas Whisenant and Mary Carpenter, on 4 October 1810.1 
Death*Unity Hardin died on 16 June 1871 at age 80.2 
Burial*She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SCage 61
1860Antioch, York Co., SCage 70
1870Yorkville, York Co., SC

Family

Joseph R. Whisonant b. 1789, d. 26 February 1870
Marriage*Unity Hardin married Joseph R. Whisonant, son of John Nicholas Whisenant and Mary Carpenter, on 4 October 1810.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] Family Bible.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Henry Whisonant

ID# 605, b. circa 1774, d. circa 1856
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Henry Whisonant was born circa 1774. 
Marriage*He married Priscilla Borders. 
Death*Henry Whisonant died circa 1856 in York Co., SC. 
Cens-NF* Census record not found in 1850. 
Note*Note: I had Henry listed under John Nicholas Whisenant and Mary Carpenter. Wanda Ledwell says that John Nicholas Whisenant did not have a son named Henry. 

Family

Priscilla Borders

Priscilla Borders

ID# 606
Marriage*Priscilla Borders married Henry Whisonant. 

Family

Henry Whisonant b. circa 1774, d. circa 1856

Mary Whisenant

ID# 607, b. circa 1771, d. 27 September 1848
Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. 30 Jun 1743, d. 19 Apr 1831
Mother*Mary Carpenter b. c 1743, d. 28 Sep 1836
Birth*Mary Whisenant was born circa 1771.1 
Marriage*She married John H. Hullender. 
Death*Mary Whisenant died on 27 September 1848 in York Co., SC.1 
Burial*She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833. 

Family

John H. Hullender b. circa 1769, d. 6 May 1857
Children

Citations

  1. [S51] Letter, Mary Lucille Hambright to Raymond C. Whisnant.

John H. Hullender

ID# 608, b. circa 1769, d. 6 May 1857
Birth*John H. Hullender was born circa 1769.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Whisenant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisenant and Mary Carpenter. 
Death*John H. Hullender died on 6 May 1857.1 
Burial*He was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833.1 

Family

Mary Whisenant b. circa 1771, d. 27 September 1848
Children

Citations

  1. [S51] Letter, Mary Lucille Hambright to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Nicholas Whisenhunt

ID# 609, b. circa 1775, d. after 1850
Father*John George Whisenhunt b. 10 Apr 1749, d. 24 Mar 1833
Mother*Martha [unknown] b. c 1751, d. 27 Oct 1841
Birth*Nicholas Whisenhunt was born circa 1775 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Ann [unknown]. 
Marriage*Nicholas Whisenhunt married Joyce Mowery. 
Death*Nicholas Whisenhunt died after 1850 in GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1790Lincoln Co., NCI believe Nicholas is one of the males under 16 years old listed in his father's household.
1810Census record not found
1820Census record not found
1830Burke Co., NC
1840Burke Co., NC
1850Gilmer Co., GAage 75. He and his wife reside in the household of son George & Mary Whisenhunt.
Note*Author's note: Don't confuse this Nicholas Whisenhunt with the other Nicholas Whisonant shown in the 1850 U.S. census for Habersham Co., GA. That Nicholas Whisonant was married to Nancy Thompson. He is also not the Adam Whisenant in the 1850 U.S census for Lumpkin Co., GA. There has been much confusion in the past because all three of these men are approximately the same age. All were living in north Georgia around the same time. Note: There is suppose to be 6 children in this family. 

Family 1

Mary Ann [unknown] b. circa 1780, d. after July 1860
Marriage*Nicholas Whisenhunt married Mary Ann [unknown]. 
Children

Family 2

Joyce Mowery
Marriage*Nicholas Whisenhunt married Joyce Mowery. 

Citations

  1. [S52] Letter, Johnny Harold Whisenant Jr. to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1997.

Mary Ann [unknown]

ID# 610, b. circa 1780, d. after July 1860
Birth*Mary Ann [unknown] was born circa 1780 in VA.1 
Marriage*She married Nicholas Whisenhunt, son of John George Whisenhunt and Martha [unknown]. 
Death*Mary Ann [unknown] died after July 1860. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Gilmer Co., GAage 70, in household with son George & Mary Whisenhunt.
1860Dalton Dist., Whitfield Co., GAage 80, in household with Peter & Ann Whisenant.

Family

Nicholas Whisenhunt b. circa 1775, d. after 1850
Children

Citations

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

Peter E. Whisnant

ID# 611, b. 30 November 1816, d. 18 May 1881
Father*Nicholas Whisenhunt b. c 1775, d. a 1850
Mother*Mary Ann [unknown] b. c 1780, d. a Jul 1860
Birth*Peter E. Whisnant was born on 30 November 1816 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Annie Wilson on 7 November 1841 in Lumpkin Co., GA. 
Death*Peter E. Whisnant died on 18 May 1881 in Grayson Co., TX, at age 64. 
Burial*He was buried in Oakwood Cem., Denison, Grayson Co., TX, 33.76140,-96.52860. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Murray Co., GAlaborer, age 28, laborer
1860Dalton Dist., Whitfield Co., GAage 44, wagon maker, real estate value $600., personal property value $200. His mother lives in the household.
1870Bondville, Benton Co., ARage 53, wagon maker, P$300.
1880Grayson Co., TXage 64, md., wheelwright
Name Variation As of 1 June 1850, Peter E. Whisnant was also known as Whisonant.1 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 11 December 1862 in Glendale, MS, enlisted Pvt/Sgt., Co. A and Co. K, age 46, on detached service at Refugee Camp in Corinth, MS, Nov 29, 1863, in Memphis, TN. (Note: The 1st. AL Cav. US was a Union regiment made up of men from AL, MS, TN, GA & SC.). 

Family

Annie Wilson b. September 1820
Marriage*He married Annie Wilson on 7 November 1841 in Lumpkin Co., GA. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1850 cenus data.

Henry Whisonant

ID# 612, b. circa 1812, d. after 1880
Father*Nicholas Whisenhunt b. c 1775, d. a 1850
Mother*Mary Ann [unknown] b. c 1780, d. a Jul 1860
Birth*Henry Whisonant was born circa 1812 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Rebecca Beheler on 16 July 1836 in Rutherford Co., NC.2 
Death*Henry Whisonant died after 1880. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1840Census record not found
1850Murray Co., GAage 36, blacksmith
1860Whitfield Co., GAage 47, farmer, real estate value $1300., personal property value $250.
1870Red Clay, Whitfield Co., GAage 58, farmer, R$400., P$400.
1880Whitfield Co., GAage 67, md., farmer. The family name was listed as "Wisenhunt".
Name Variation As of 1 June 1870, Henry Whisonant was also known as Henry Whisenant.1 

Family

Rebecca Beheler b. circa 1821
Marriage*He married Rebecca Beheler on 16 July 1836 in Rutherford Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

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

Rebecca Beheler

ID# 613, b. circa 1821
Birth*Rebecca Beheler was born circa 1821 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Henry Whisonant, son of Nicholas Whisenhunt and Mary Ann [unknown], on 16 July 1836 in Rutherford Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Murray Co., GAage 26
1860Whitfield Co., GAage 39
1870Red Clay, Whitfield Co., GAage 47
1880Whitfield Co., GAage 64, md.

Family

Henry Whisonant b. circa 1812, d. after 1880
Children

Citations

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

Elizabeth Whisnant

ID# 614, b. circa 1797
Father*John George Whisenhunt b. 10 Apr 1749, d. 24 Mar 1833
Mother*Martha [unknown] b. c 1751, d. 27 Oct 1841
Birth*Elizabeth Whisnant was born circa 1797 in NC.1 
Note*Elizabeth Whisnant I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed. 

Citations

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

Adam Whisnant

ID# 616
Father*John George Whisenhunt b. 10 Apr 1749, d. 24 Mar 1833
Mother*Martha [unknown] b. c 1751, d. 27 Oct 1841
Note*Adam Whisnant I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed. 

John Whisnant

ID# 617, b. circa 1782, d. before 1880
Father*John George Whisenhunt b. 10 Apr 1749, d. 24 Mar 1833
Mother*Martha [unknown] b. c 1751, d. 27 Oct 1841
Birth*John Whisnant was born circa 1782 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Copelin on 25 August 1814 in Lincoln Co., NC. 
Death*John Whisnant died before 1880 in Cleveland Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1790Lincoln Co., NCI believe John is one of the males under 16 years old listed in his father's household.
1820Census record not found
1830Census record not found
1840Census record not found
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 68, farmer, real estate value $200.
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 65
1870Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 84, md., farm laborer
Occupation*John Whisnant was a farmer. 
Note*He and Joseph Whisnant John may be his grand-father. 
NoteJohn Whisnant and Calvin Whisnant John may be his grand-father. 
Note*John Whisnant and Joshua Whisnant John may be his grand-father. 
Note*John Whisnant and James M. Whisnant May be grand-son. 

Family

Elizabeth Copelin b. circa 1794
Marriage*John Whisnant married Elizabeth Copelin on 25 August 1814 in Lincoln Co., NC. 
Children

Citations

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

Elizabeth Copelin

ID# 618, b. circa 1794
Birth*Elizabeth Copelin was born circa 1794.1 
Marriage*She married John Whisnant, son of John George Whisenhunt and Martha [unknown], on 25 August 1814 in Lincoln Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 56
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 50
1870Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 72, md. The census appears to indicate that she is "blind".

Family

John Whisnant b. circa 1782, d. before 1880
Children

Citations

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

Adam Whisenant

ID# 619, b. circa 1822
Father*John Whisnant b. c 1799, d. c 1865
Mother*Elizabeth Carpenter b. c 1799, d. 31 Jan 1876
Birth*Adam Whisenant was born circa 1822 in NC.1 
Note*Adam Whisenant and Adam Whisonant Could this be the same person? 
Census*Adam Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Cleveland Co., NC, age 27, school teacher, living at home. 
Note*Note: Family group sheets from Luoma in 1998 says that Adam died on 5 Dec 1849. 

Citations

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

F. Lavina Whisnant

ID# 620, b. circa 1800
Father*John George Whisenhunt b. 10 Apr 1749, d. 24 Mar 1833
Mother*Martha [unknown] b. c 1751, d. 27 Oct 1841
Marriage*F. Lavina Whisnant married Thomas Whisenant, son of Adam Whisonant and Charity Ettress. 
Birth*F. Lavina Whisnant was born circa 1800 in NC. 
Name Variation F. Lavina Whisnant was also known as Elevina. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Cummings, Forsyth Co., GA, age 50. 

Family

Thomas Whisenant b. circa 1800

Thomas Whisenant

ID# 621, b. circa 1800
Father*Adam Whisonant b. c 1776, d. a Jul 1860
Mother*Charity Ettress b. 3 May 1771, d. 29 Aug 1851
Marriage*Thomas Whisenant married F. Lavina Whisnant, daughter of John George Whisenhunt and Martha [unknown]. 
Birth*Thomas Whisenant was born circa 1800.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1840Habersham Co., GA
1850Forsyth Co., GAage 50, farmer, real estate value $350.
Note*Note: The book THE GEORGIANS Genealogies of Pioneer Settlers by J. H. Austin, 1984, page 382, lists Thomas Whisenant as the son of Jacob Whisenant. I believe that I have Thomas correctly placed. 
NoteWhere was he in 1860? His wife was in Cummings, Forsyth Co., GA at this time. on 1 June 1860. 

Family

F. Lavina Whisnant b. circa 1800

Citations

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

Lawson H. Whisenant

ID# 622, b. circa 1795, d. after June 1880
Father*John George Whisenhunt b. 10 Apr 1749, d. 24 Mar 1833
Mother*Martha [unknown] b. c 1751, d. 27 Oct 1841
Birth*Lawson H. Whisenant was born circa 1795 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Yarbrough on 4 March 1826 in Lincoln Co., NC.2 
Death*Lawson H. Whisenant died after June 1880.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1830Census record not found
1840Lincoln Co., NCPage 57
1850Choctaw Co., MSage 55, farmer, real estate value $2000.
1860Census record not found
1870Ada, Choctaw Co., MSage 65, farmer
1880Choctaw Co., MSage 85, widowed, resides in the household with his son S. C. Whisenant.
Name Variation As of 1 June 1850, Lawson H. Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.3 

Family

Sarah Yarbrough b. circa 1805
Marriage*He married Sarah Yarbrough on 4 March 1826 in Lincoln Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1850 census data.

Sarah Yarbrough

ID# 623, b. circa 1805
Birth*Sarah Yarbrough was born circa 1805 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Lawson H. Whisenant, son of John George Whisenhunt and Martha [unknown], on 4 March 1826 in Lincoln Co., NC.2 
Name Variation Sarah Yarbrough was also known as Sally. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Choctaw Co., MS, age 45. 

Family

Lawson H. Whisenant b. circa 1795, d. after June 1880
Children

Citations

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

Frances Whisnant

ID# 624, b. 25 July 1789
Father*John George Whisenhunt b. 10 Apr 1749, d. 24 Mar 1833
Mother*Martha [unknown] b. c 1751, d. 27 Oct 1841
Birth*Frances Whisnant was born on 25 July 1789.1 
Note*Frances Whisnant I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed. 

Citations

  1. [S53] Letter, Stewart Timothy Williams to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Mary Whisnant

ID# 626, b. 25 January 1778, d. 25 November 1851
Father*John George Whisenhunt b. 10 Apr 1749, d. 24 Mar 1833
Mother*Martha [unknown] b. c 1751, d. 27 Oct 1841
Birth*Mary Whisnant was born on 25 January 1778 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Daniel Warlick III, son of Valentine Warlick and Catherine Whisenhunt. 
Death*Mary Whisnant died on 25 November 1851 at age 73.1 
Burial*She was buried in Warlick Family Cem., Casar, Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Census*Mary Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Cleveland Co., NC, age 74, R$1000. Resides with son Abraham. 

Family

Daniel Warlick III b. 1773, d. 17 March 1841

Citations

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

Barbara Whisnant

ID# 628, b. before 1795
Father*John George Whisenhunt b. 10 Apr 1749, d. 24 Mar 1833
Mother*Martha [unknown] b. c 1751, d. 27 Oct 1841
Birth*Barbara Whisnant was born before 1795; She married John G. Daugherty, on 02 Apr 1805, in Lincoln Co., NC. 
Name Variation Barbara Whisnant was also known as Barbara Whisenhunt.1 
Note*She I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed. 

Citations

  1. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Sarah Whisnant

ID# 629
Father*John George Whisenhunt b. 10 Apr 1749, d. 24 Mar 1833
Mother*Martha [unknown] b. c 1751, d. 27 Oct 1841
Note*Sarah Whisnant She may have married George Martin. I can neither confirm nor deny that Sarah even exists. 
Name Variation Sarah Whisnant was also known as Sally. 

Jacob Whisenhunt

ID# 631
Father*John Peter Visinand b. 4 Feb 1714
Mother*Maria Magdalena Sumi b. b 1722
Note*Jacob Whisenhunt I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed. 

Daniel B. Whitener

ID# 632, b. 16 December 1781, d. 6 July 1871
Father*Benjamin Whitener b. 1743, d. 1816
Mother*Maria Magdalena Whisenhunt b. 1762, d. 1818
Birth*Daniel B. Whitener was born on 16 December 1781 in Catawba Co., NC; He married Catherine Sigmon on 03 Jul 1815, Lincoln Co., NC. 
Death*He died on 6 July 1871 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 89. 

Elizabeth C. Whisenhunt

ID# 633, b. circa 1820
Father*John Whisenhunt b. 1771, d. c 1845
Mother*Keziah Hatcher b. c 1775, d. b 1830
Birth*Elizabeth C. Whisenhunt was born circa 1820 in NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 40, residing in the household of her brother Henry D.
1870Burke Co., NC

William Whisenant

ID# 634, b. circa 1847, d. circa 1865
Father*Harvey Philip Whisenant b. 16 Dec 1821, d. 24 Aug 1890
Mother*Sarah Adeline Johnson b. 9 Apr 1822, d. 3 Jun 1904
Birth*William Whisenant was born circa 1847 in NC.1,2 
Death*He died circa 1865.2 
Burial*He was buried in Oakwood Cem., Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, 35.784722,-78.629167; Site: Grave #16; Co G.3rd. NC Jr Res CSA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 3
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 13
Name Variation As of 1860, William Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.1 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Dicey Whisenant

ID# 635, b. circa 1838
Father*Noah Whisenhunt II b. 1 Jan 1817, d. 12 Feb 1913
Mother*Sarah Alice [unknown] b. c 1816
Birth*Dicey Whisenant was born circa 1838 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 14
1860Yellow Mountain, Yancey Co., NCage 22, living at home

Citations

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

James B. Whisenant

ID# 636, b. January 1860, d. circa 1905
Father*George W. Whisenant b. c 1839, d. 31 May 1862
Mother*Elizabeth A. [unknown] b. c 1840
Birth*James B. Whisenant was born in January 1860 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Anna Jarrett on 15 June 1880 in Burke Co., NC. 
Marriage*James B. Whisenant married Mary Kate McGalliard on 20 August 1887 in McDowell Co., NC. 
Death*James B. Whisenant died circa 1905 in Burke Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 5 months
1870Census record not found
1880Census record not found
1900Linville, Burke Co., NCage 40, md. 13 yrs., works at a sawmill
Name Variation As of 1860, James B. Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.1 

Family 1

Anna Jarrett b. 1860
Marriage*He married Anna Jarrett on 15 June 1880 in Burke Co., NC. 
Child

Family 2

Mary Kate McGalliard b. January 1872, d. 21 March 1950
Marriage*James B. Whisenant married Mary Kate McGalliard on 20 August 1887 in McDowell Co., NC. 
Children

Citations

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

Julius Risdon Whisenant

ID# 637, b. 6 November 1882, d. 7 May 1963
Father*Peter Burlington Whisenant b. 2 Oct 1857, d. 2 Apr 1922
Mother*Martha J. Whisenant b. 20 Apr 1861, d. 19 Apr 1904
Birth*Julius Risdon Whisenant was born on 6 November 1882 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 7 May 1963 in Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC, at age 80; never married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Holly Hills Cem., Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 17, single, resides with parents
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found
1940Census record not found.
Residence* In September 1918 Julius lived in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC.1 

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Curney B. Hill

ID# 638, b. 18 July 1920, d. 26 September 2000
Birth*Curney B. Hill was born on 18 July 1920.1 
Marriage*He married Evelyn Eileene Whisnant, daughter of Robert Roosevelt Whisnant and Ollie Mae Rhamy, on 20 June 1943 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.2 
Death*Curney B. Hill died on 26 September 2000 in OK at age 80.1 

Family

Evelyn Eileene Whisnant b. 6 February 1925, d. 22 March 2008

Citations

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

Geraldine Genevive Whisnant

ID# 639, b. 30 March 1927, d. 22 November 2009
Father*Robert Roosevelt Whisnant b. 19 Feb 1904, d. 24 May 1968
Mother*Ollie Mae Rhamy b. 5 Apr 1905, d. 10 Nov 1991
Birth*Geraldine Genevive Whisnant was born on 30 March 1927 in KS.1 
Marriage*She married Bill Meeks. 
Death*Geraldine Genevive Whisnant died on 22 November 2009 in OK at age 82.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Wellington, Sumner Co., KSage 2
1940Earlsboro, Pottawatomie Co., OKage 13, not attending school, completed the 2nd. grade.
Residence* In 2008 Geraldine lived in Okemah, Okfuskee Co., OK. 

Family

Bill Meeks d. before 1996

Citations

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

Elizabeth Whisenhunt

ID# 640
Marriage*Elizabeth Whisenhunt married John Whisenhunt, son of Jacob Whisenhunt and Mary [unknown], on 18 September 1825 in Davidson Co., NC.1 

Family

John Whisenhunt b. circa 1801, d. after 1880

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Margaret A. Whisenant

ID# 642, b. circa 1842
Father*Henry D. Whisenant b. 2 Oct 1819, d. 5 Aug 1904
Mother*Miss Cope
Birth*Margaret A. Whisenant was born circa 1842 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 8
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 17, living with father.
Name Variation As of 1860, Margaret A. Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.1 

Citations

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

Jane M. Whisenant

ID# 643, b. circa 1843
Father*Henry D. Whisenant b. 2 Oct 1819, d. 5 Aug 1904
Mother*Miss Cope
Birth*Jane M. Whisenant was born circa 1843 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 7
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 16
Name Variation As of 1860, Jane M. Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.1 

Citations

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

Barbara Whisonant

ID# 644, b. 1 January 1813, d. 2 December 1893
Father*John Nicholas Whisonant II b. 1775, d. a 1860
Mother*Nancy Thompson b. c 1787, d. a 1850
Birth*Barbara Whisonant was born on 1 January 1813 in York Co., SC.1 
Marriage*She married Jacob Goodson on 16 December 1830 in Walker Co., GA.2 
Death*Barbara Whisonant died on 2 December 1893 in Walker Co., GA, at age 80.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Villanow Cem., Walker Co., GA; Note: This may also be call the "Goodson Cem."2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Walker Co., GAage 37, md.
1860Walker Co., GAage 47, md.
1870Rock Spring, Walker Co., GAage 57, md.
1880Walker Co., GAage 56, md., resides with son Jacob.

Family

Jacob Goodson b. 14 February 1805, d. 9 June 1882
Marriage*Barbara Whisonant married Jacob Goodson on 16 December 1830 in Walker Co., GA.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S55] Letter, Edith Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Jacob Goodson

ID# 645, b. 14 February 1805, d. 9 June 1882
Birth*Jacob Goodson was born on 14 February 1805 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Barbara Whisonant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisonant II and Nancy Thompson, on 16 December 1830 in Walker Co., GA.1 
Death*Jacob Goodson died on 9 June 1882 in Walker Co., GA, at age 77.1 
Burial*He was buried in Villanow Cem., Walker Co., GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Walker Co., GAage 44, md., farmer, R$1000.
1860Walker Co., GAage 56, md., farmer, R$2000, P$300.
1870Rock Spring, Walker Co., GAage 63, md., farmer
1880Walker Co., GAage 73, md., resides with son Jacob.

Family

Barbara Whisonant b. 1 January 1813, d. 2 December 1893
Marriage*Jacob Goodson married Barbara Whisonant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisonant II and Nancy Thompson, on 16 December 1830 in Walker Co., GA.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S55] Letter, Edith Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Annie Wilson

ID# 646, b. September 1820
Birth*Annie Wilson was born in September 1820 in NC. 
Marriage*She married Peter E. Whisnant, son of Nicholas Whisenhunt and Mary Ann [unknown], on 7 November 1841 in Lumpkin Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Murray Co., GAage 26, birth listed as "NC".
1860Dalton Dist., Whitfield Co., GAage 40, born "NC".
1870Bondville, Benton Co., ARage 48, born "NC".
1880Grayson Co., TXage 50, md.
1900Denison, Grayson Co., TXage 79, widow, 1 ch., 1 living

Family

Peter E. Whisnant b. 30 November 1816, d. 18 May 1881
Marriage*Annie Wilson married Peter E. Whisnant, son of Nicholas Whisenhunt and Mary Ann [unknown], on 7 November 1841 in Lumpkin Co., GA. 
Child

Samuel Henry Whisenant

ID# 647, b. 23 March 1839, d. 20 June 1918
Father*Peter E. Whisnant b. 30 Nov 1816, d. 18 May 1881
Mother*Annie Wilson b. Sep 1820
Birth*Samuel Henry Whisenant was born on 23 March 1839 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Nancy Ramsey circa 1861.2 
Death*Samuel Henry Whisenant died on 20 June 1918 in Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL, at age 79. 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Pulaski Cem., Mt. Pulaski, Logan Co., IL, 40.017500,-89.286667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Murray Co., GAage 7, born "GA".
1860Dalton Dist., Whitfield Co., GAage 16, born "NC".
1870Bondville, Benton Co., ARage 29, living at home.
1880Preston, Richland Co., ILage 38, md., house carpenter, he and his parents born in GA.
1900Rockwell, Calhoun Co., IAage 57, md. 39 yrs., Carpenter, born GA, father born PA, mother born NC. Boarding in the household of James H. & Frances A. Hoskins.
1910Mt. Pulaski, Logan Co., ILage 68, md. 1 time, 48 yrs., house carpenter
Note*Samuel Henry Whisenant His mother in 1900 states that she had one child, and it was still living. on 1 June 1900. 

Family

Nancy Ramsey b. 23 August 1839, d. 3 December 1923
Marriage*He married Nancy Ramsey circa 1861.2 
Children

Citations

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

Max Burns

ID# 648, b. 18 July 1866, d. 27 July 1920
Birth*Max Burns was born on 18 July 1866 in Catawba Co., NC. 
Marriage*He married Lou Ellen Whisnant, daughter of William M. Whisnant and Harriet Propst, on 26 April 1891 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Death*Max Burns died on 27 July 1920 at age 54. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Bandys, Catawba Co., NCage 4
1900Bandys, Catawba Co., NCage 32, md. 9 yrs., farmer
1910Bandys, Catawba Co., NCage 43, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., farmer
1920Bandys, Catawba Co., NCage 53, md., farmer

Family

Lou Ellen Whisnant b. 8 July 1870, d. 21 November 1951
Marriage*Max Burns married Lou Ellen Whisnant, daughter of William M. Whisnant and Harriet Propst, on 26 April 1891 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mary Caroline Deitz

ID# 649, b. 12 January 1829, d. 1 September 1899
Birth*Mary Caroline Deitz was born on 12 January 1829 in NC. 
Marriage*She married John Monroe Whisenhunt, son of Daniel Whisenhunt and Susannah Dellinger, on 26 October 1850 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Death*Mary Caroline Deitz died on 1 September 1899 at age 70. 
Burial*She was buried in St. Stephen's L.C.C. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Hickory Tavern, Catawba Co., NCage 31
1870Catawba Co., NCage 38, head of household, keeping house, R$200., P$250. The family last name is listed as "Whisenhunt".
1880Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 52, widow, farming. Her last name is listed as "Whisenant".
Name Variation Mary Caroline Deitz was also known as Polly. 

Family

John Monroe Whisenhunt b. 8 April 1825, d. 14 January 1863
Marriage*She married John Monroe Whisenhunt, son of Daniel Whisenhunt and Susannah Dellinger, on 26 October 1850 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Luther Sylvester Whisenhunt

ID# 650, b. 26 August 1851, d. 30 August 1905
Father*John Monroe Whisenhunt b. 8 Apr 1825, d. 14 Jan 1863
Mother*Mary Caroline Deitz b. 12 Jan 1829, d. 1 Sep 1899
Birth*Luther Sylvester Whisenhunt was born on 26 August 1851 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Magdalene Killian on 14 December 1868.2 
Marriage*Luther Sylvester Whisenhunt married Nancy Melvira McGinnis in 1885 in Caldwell Co., NC.3 
Death*Luther Sylvester Whisenhunt died on 30 August 1905 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 54.1 
Burial*He was buried in Coleman Cem., Caldwell Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Hickory Tavern, Catawba Co., NCage 8
1870Hickory Tavern, Catawba Co., NCage 18, laborer, P$100.
1880Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 32, md., farmer. His last name is listed as "Whisenant".
1900Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 48, md. 16 yrs., farmer
Occupation*Luther Sylvester Whisenhunt was a farmer. 

Family 1

Mary Magdalene Killian b. 25 March 1841, d. 7 February 1922
Marriage*He married Mary Magdalene Killian on 14 December 1868.2 
Children

Family 2

Nancy Melvira McGinnis b. 26 January 1857, d. 24 October 1933
Marriage*Luther Sylvester Whisenhunt married Nancy Melvira McGinnis in 1885 in Caldwell Co., NC.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/