Roy Jackson Whisenant

ID# 6451, b. 18 December 1910, d. 3 March 1986
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Whisenant b. 12 May 1883, d. 25 Oct 1971
Birth*Roy Jackson Whisenant was born on 18 December 1910 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Viola Jane Epley. 
Death*Roy Jackson Whisenant died on 3 March 1986 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 75; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Census record not found.
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, sprayer, furniture factory, living with grand-father Stanley Whisenant.
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 39, md., completed 5 years of schooling. He is employed as a sprayer in a furniture factory. His wage last year was $588 He rents his home for $9. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-14, sheet 11A, line 40, household #204]
Note*Roy Jackson Whisenant Note: A discrepancy arises in the 1940 census with the reported age of both he and his wife. They are both reported to be 10 years older than their actual recorded dates of birth. Needs further investigation. 

Family

Viola Jane Epley b. 10 December 1911, d. 24 December 1988
Marriage*He married Viola Jane Epley. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Viola Jane Epley

ID# 6452, b. 10 December 1911, d. 24 December 1988
Birth*Viola Jane Epley was born on 10 December 1911 in NC; Her parents were Walter Epley and Ollie [unknown].1,2 
Marriage*She married Roy Jackson Whisenant, son of Mary Elizabeth Whisenant. 
Death*Viola Jane Epley died on 24 December 1988 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 77; widow.3,2 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.4 
Census*Viola Jane Epley appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 39, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is employed as a hose inspector at a hosiery mill. Her wage last year was $600. 

Family

Roy Jackson Whisenant b. 18 December 1910, d. 3 March 1986
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Sue Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 6454, b. 12 November 1946, d. 25 January 1995
Father*Roy Jackson Whisenant b. 18 Dec 1910, d. 3 Mar 1986
Mother*Viola Jane Epley b. 10 Dec 1911, d. 24 Dec 1988
Birth*Sue Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 12 November 1946 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*She died on 25 January 1995 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 48; divorced.2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 
Obituary*

Family 1

Tommy D. Parlier
Child
  • Thomas Jackson Parlier

Family 2

Eugene Lane Benfield
Child
  • Tracy Lane Benfield

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Della Rosella Bailey

ID# 6455, b. 8 December 1893, d. 31 October 1959
Birth*Della Rosella Bailey was born on 8 December 1893 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Hugh Alfred Whisenant, son of Robert Stanley Whisenant and Sarah Elizabeth Thompson, on 15 April 1917.4 
Death*Della Rosella Bailey died on 31 October 1959 in Burke Co., NC, at age 65; married.2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 24, md.
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 35, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 44, md., completed 6 years of school, not employed.

Family

Hugh Alfred Whisenant b. 10 March 1895, d. 30 May 1975
Marriage*Della Rosella Bailey married Hugh Alfred Whisenant, son of Robert Stanley Whisenant and Sarah Elizabeth Thompson, on 15 April 1917.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Hugh Alfred Whisenant Jr.

ID# 6456, b. 7 July 1923, d. March 1935
Father*Hugh Alfred Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1895, d. 30 May 1975
Mother*Della Rosella Bailey b. 8 Dec 1893, d. 31 Oct 1959
Birth*Hugh Alfred Whisenant Jr. was born on 7 July 1923 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died in March 1935 at age 11.3 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.3 
Cens-NF* Census record not found in 1930. 

Citations

  1. [S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Gladys Cornelia Whisenant

ID# 6457, b. 25 April 1918, d. 12 July 2003
Father*Hugh Alfred Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1895, d. 30 May 1975
Mother*Della Rosella Bailey b. 8 Dec 1893, d. 31 Oct 1959
Marriage*Gladys Cornelia Whisenant married Aaron Lee Clark. 
Birth*Gladys Cornelia Whisenant was born on 25 April 1918 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 12 July 2003 in Spruce Pine, Mitchell Co., NC, at age 85.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 1 yr., 7 months
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 12
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 21, single, completed 1 year of high school. She is employed as a topper at the hosiery mill. Her wage last year was $148. She resides with her parents.
Residence* In 1997 Gladys lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Aaron Lee Clark b. 28 July 1921, d. 3 February 1984
Marriage*She married Aaron Lee Clark. 
Child
  • Martha Jean Clark

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

William Gray Whisenant

ID# 6458, b. 7 July 1923, d. 27 September 1993
Father*Hugh Alfred Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1895, d. 30 May 1975
Mother*Della Rosella Bailey b. 8 Dec 1893, d. 31 Oct 1959
Birth*William Gray Whisenant was born on 7 July 1923 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 27 September 1993 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 70; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 6, listed as "Billy".
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 16, attend school, completed 1 year of high school.
Obituary*
Nickname As of 1930, William Gray Whisenant also went by the name of Billy. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 24 February 1943 in SC U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 28 February 1946. 
Note*He He was the owner of the Hush Puppy Fish House, in Morganton, NC. 

Family

Perry Lee Gurley
Children
  • Steven Gray Whisenant
  • Victoria Lee Whisenant
  • Phillip Rodney Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Aaron Lee Clark

ID# 6459, b. 28 July 1921, d. 3 February 1984
Marriage*Aaron Lee Clark married Gladys Cornelia Whisenant, daughter of Hugh Alfred Whisenant and Della Rosella Bailey. 
Birth*Aaron Lee Clark was born on 28 July 1921. 
Death*He died on 3 February 1984 at age 62. 

Family

Gladys Cornelia Whisenant b. 25 April 1918, d. 12 July 2003
Child
  • Martha Jean Clark

Edna Faye Whisenant

ID# 6465, b. 21 May 1920, d. 17 April 1992
Father*Hugh Alfred Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1895, d. 30 May 1975
Mother*Della Rosella Bailey b. 8 Dec 1893, d. 31 Oct 1959
Birth*Edna Faye Whisenant was born on 21 May 1920 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married J. R. Scruggs. 
Marriage*Edna Faye Whisenant married J .D. Berry. 
Death*Edna Faye Whisenant died on 17 April 1992 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 71; widowed. 
Burial*She was buried in Carswell Mem. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 10
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, completed 6 years of school, not employed. She resides with her parents.
Obituary*

Family 1

J. R. Scruggs
Marriage*Edna Faye Whisenant married J. R. Scruggs. 
Children

Family 2

J .D. Berry d. 1971
Marriage*Edna Faye Whisenant married J .D. Berry. 
Children
  • Alvin Eddie Berry b. 3 Oct 1951, d. 13 Jan 2006
  • Patricia Darlene Berry
  • Rama Jean Berry
  • Judy Dianne Berry

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

J. R. Scruggs

ID# 6466
Marriage*J. R. Scruggs married Edna Faye Whisenant, daughter of Hugh Alfred Whisenant and Della Rosella Bailey. 

Family

Edna Faye Whisenant b. 21 May 1920, d. 17 April 1992
Children

Brenda Joyce Scruggs

ID# 6468, b. 15 September 1942
Father*J. R. Scruggs
Mother*Edna Faye Whisenant b. 21 May 1920, d. 17 Apr 1992
Birth*Brenda Joyce Scruggs was born on 15 September 1942 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Residence* In 1992 Brenda lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC; Her husband is LeRoy Moore. 

Citations

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

J .D. Berry

ID# 6469, d. 1971
Marriage*J .D. Berry married Edna Faye Whisenant, daughter of Hugh Alfred Whisenant and Della Rosella Bailey. 
Death*J .D. Berry died in 1971. 

Family

Edna Faye Whisenant b. 21 May 1920, d. 17 April 1992
Children
  • Alvin Eddie Berry b. 3 Oct 1951, d. 13 Jan 2006
  • Patricia Darlene Berry
  • Rama Jean Berry
  • Judy Dianne Berry

Alvin Eddie Berry

ID# 6472, b. 3 October 1951, d. 13 January 2006
Father*J .D. Berry d. 1971
Mother*Edna Faye Whisenant b. 21 May 1920, d. 17 Apr 1992
Birth*Alvin Eddie Berry was born on 3 October 1951 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 13 January 2006 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 54; His wife was Reba Wray.2 
Residence* In 1992 Alvin lived in Valdese, Burke Co., NC. 

Citations

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

Neta Raye Whisenant

ID# 6473, b. 25 July 1927, d. 3 August 2002
Father*Hugh Alfred Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1895, d. 30 May 1975
Mother*Della Rosella Bailey b. 8 Dec 1893, d. 31 Oct 1959
Birth*Neta Raye Whisenant was born on 25 July 1927 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Clyde Harding Poteat on 5 October 1946 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC. 
Death*Neta Raye Whisenant died on 3 August 2002 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 75.2 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 3
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 12, attending school, completed 6th. grade.

Family

Clyde Harding Poteat b. 22 July 1920, d. 21 December 2012
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Clyde Harding Poteat

ID# 6474, b. 22 July 1920, d. 21 December 2012
Birth*Clyde Harding Poteat was born on 22 July 1920 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Neta Raye Whisenant, daughter of Hugh Alfred Whisenant and Della Rosella Bailey, on 5 October 1946 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC. 
Death*Clyde Harding Poteat died on 21 December 2012 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 92.1 

Family

Neta Raye Whisenant b. 25 July 1927, d. 3 August 2002
Children

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Mabel Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 6476, b. 8 October 1921, d. 10 February 1993
Father*Hugh Alfred Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1895, d. 30 May 1975
Mother*Della Rosella Bailey b. 8 Dec 1893, d. 31 Oct 1959
Birth*Mabel Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 8 October 1921 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Norman T. J. Fleming on 13 November 1936 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC.2 
Death*Mabel Elizabeth Whisenant died on 10 February 1993 in Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 71; widow.3 
Burial*She was buried in Burkemont Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.68201,-81.70035. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 8
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 18, md., completed 1 year of high school. [e.d. 12-16, sheet 3A]
Obituary*
Name Variation Mabel Elizabeth Whisenant was also known as Martha. 

Family

Norman T. J. Fleming b. 9 December 1919, d. 17 June 1963
Marriage*She married Norman T. J. Fleming on 13 November 1936 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC.2 
Children
  • Ray Norman Fleming
  • Larry Grante Fleming

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  3. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Norman T. J. Fleming

ID# 6477, b. 9 December 1919, d. 17 June 1963
Birth*Norman T. J. Fleming was born on 9 December 1919 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC; His parents were John Alexander Fleming and Alice M. Lambert.1 
Marriage*He married Mabel Elizabeth Whisenant, daughter of Hugh Alfred Whisenant and Della Rosella Bailey, on 13 November 1936 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC.1 
Death*Norman T. J. Fleming died on 17 June 1963 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 43.1 
Burial*He was buried in Burkemont Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.68201,-81.70035.2 
Census*Norman T. J. Fleming appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 20, md., completed 3 years of high school. 

Family

Mabel Elizabeth Whisenant b. 8 October 1921, d. 10 February 1993
Children
  • Ray Norman Fleming
  • Larry Grante Fleming

Citations

  1. [S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S168] Letter, Tara Nichole Fleming to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1991.

Ted Daniel Whisenant

ID# 6482, b. 8 August 1932, d. 9 May 1997
Father*Hugh Alfred Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1895, d. 30 May 1975
Mother*Della Rosella Bailey b. 8 Dec 1893, d. 31 Oct 1959
Birth*Ted Daniel Whisenant was born on 8 August 1932 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Peggy Jo Ann Hoyle. 
Death*Ted Daniel Whisenant died on 9 May 1997 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 64; married.3 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 
Obituary*
Census*Ted Daniel Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 7, attending school, completed 1st. grade. 

Family

Peggy Jo Ann Hoyle b. 20 January 1939, d. 21 March 2004
Children
  • Gerald Daniel Whisenant
  • Kimberly LuAnne Whisenant
  • Rosa Annette Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Peggy Jo Ann Hoyle

ID# 6483, b. 20 January 1939, d. 21 March 2004
Birth*Peggy Jo Ann Hoyle was born on 20 January 1939 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Ted Daniel Whisenant, son of Hugh Alfred Whisenant and Della Rosella Bailey. 
Death*Peggy Jo Ann Hoyle died on 21 March 2004 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 65.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 
Obituary*
Residence* In 1997 Peggy lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Ted Daniel Whisenant b. 8 August 1932, d. 9 May 1997
Children
  • Gerald Daniel Whisenant
  • Kimberly LuAnne Whisenant
  • Rosa Annette Whisenant

Citations

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

Willard Junior Whisenant

ID# 6485, b. 28 September 1925, d. 19 February 1989
Father*Hugh Alfred Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1895, d. 30 May 1975
Mother*Della Rosella Bailey b. 8 Dec 1893, d. 31 Oct 1959
Birth*Willard Junior Whisenant was born on 28 September 1925 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Lorrane Virginia Hogge. 
Death*Willard Junior Whisenant died on 19 February 1989 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 63; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 5
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 14, attending school, completed 7th. grade.

Family

Lorrane Virginia Hogge b. 3 February 1926, d. 16 September 2002
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Lorrane Virginia Hogge

ID# 6486, b. 3 February 1926, d. 16 September 2002
Birth*Lorrane Virginia Hogge was born on 3 February 1926 in VA. 
Marriage*She married Willard Junior Whisenant, son of Hugh Alfred Whisenant and Della Rosella Bailey. 
Death*Lorrane Virginia Hogge died on 16 September 2002 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 76. 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 
Obituary*

Family

Willard Junior Whisenant b. 28 September 1925, d. 19 February 1989
Children

Jane Vernon Whisenant

ID# 6488, b. 17 May 1929, d. 15 August 1991
Father*Hugh Alfred Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1895, d. 30 May 1975
Mother*Della Rosella Bailey b. 8 Dec 1893, d. 31 Oct 1959
Birth*Jane Vernon Whisenant was born on 17 May 1929 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 15 August 1991 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 62; married.4,3 
Burial*He was buried in Burkemont Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.68201,-81.70035; Sgt. US. Army, Korea. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 1
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 10, attending school, completed 3rd. grade.
Milit-Beg*Jane Vernon Whisenant began military service on 10 July 1952 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 9 July 1954. 

Family

Louise Dale
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Patty Louise Whisenant

ID# 6491, b. 22 December 1966, d. 12 April 2005
Father*Jane Vernon Whisenant b. 17 May 1929, d. 15 Aug 1991
Mother*Louise Dale
Birth*Patty Louise Whisenant was born on 22 December 1966.1,2 
Death*She died on 12 April 2005 in NC at age 38; Her married name was Gautney and Haynes.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Burkemont Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.68201,-81.70035. 
Obituary*
Residence* In 1992 Patty lived in Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL. 
Note*She Adopted. 

Citations

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

Mark Allen Whisenant

ID# 6492, b. 4 July 1887, d. 2 July 1888
Father*Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Thompson b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 24 May 1940
Birth*Mark Allen Whisenant was born on 4 July 1887. 
Death*He died on 2 July 1888 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Hill Cem., Burke Co., NC. 

Bertha Bolick

ID# 6494
Marriage*Bertha Bolick married Earl LaFayette Whisenant, son of Robert Stanley Whisenant and Sarah Elizabeth Thompson. 

Family

Earl LaFayette Whisenant b. 31 January 1897, d. 13 December 1973

Clyne Berry Norman

ID# 6495, b. 2 February 1910, d. 3 March 2001
Birth*Clyne Berry Norman was born on 2 February 1910 in Surry Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Earl LaFayette Whisenant, son of Robert Stanley Whisenant and Sarah Elizabeth Thompson. 
Death*Clyne Berry Norman died on 3 March 2001 in Dobson, Surry Co., NC, at age 91.2 
Burial*She was buried in State Road Primitive Bapt. Ch. Cem., State Road, Surry Co., NC, 36.351944,-80.897778. 

Family

Earl LaFayette Whisenant b. 31 January 1897, d. 13 December 1973

Citations

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

Hattie Matilda Whisenant

ID# 6496, b. 2 December 1885, d. 19 June 1887
Father*Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Thompson b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 24 May 1940
Birth*Hattie Matilda Whisenant was born on 2 December 1885. 
Death*She died on 19 June 1887 at age 1. 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill Cem., Burke Co., NC. 

Emma Florence Whisenant

ID# 6497, b. 5 March 1889, d. 31 October 1894
Father*Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Thompson b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 24 May 1940
Birth*Emma Florence Whisenant was born on 5 March 1889. 
Death*She died on 31 October 1894 at age 5. 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill Cem., Burke Co., NC. 

Sallie Mildred Whisenant

ID# 6498, b. 18 April 1905, d. 4 May 1992
Father*Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Thompson b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 24 May 1940
Birth*Sallie Mildred Whisenant was born on 18 April 1905 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Maynard Benfield on 30 March 1935.2 
Death*Sallie Mildred Whisenant died on 4 May 1992 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 87; married. 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NCage 5
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 22, single, living with parents.
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 33, md., completed the 6th. grade. [e.d. 12-14, sheet 14B]
Obituary*

Family

Joseph Maynard Benfield b. 15 October 1912, d. 6 August 1996
Marriage*Sallie Mildred Whisenant married Joseph Maynard Benfield on 30 March 1935.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Joseph Maynard Benfield

ID# 6499, b. 15 October 1912, d. 6 August 1996
Birth*Joseph Maynard Benfield was born on 15 October 1912 in Caldwell Co., NC. 
Marriage*He married Sallie Mildred Whisenant, daughter of Robert Stanley Whisenant and Sarah Elizabeth Thompson, on 30 March 1935.1 
Death*Joseph Maynard Benfield died on 6 August 1996 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 83. 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 
Census*Joseph Maynard Benfield appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 28, md., completed 3 years of high school. 

Family

Sallie Mildred Whisenant b. 18 April 1905, d. 4 May 1992
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Rick Maynard Benfield

ID# 6500, b. 8 July 1935, d. 5 August 1967
Father*Joseph Maynard Benfield b. 15 Oct 1912, d. 6 Aug 1996
Mother*Sallie Mildred Whisenant b. 18 Apr 1905, d. 4 May 1992
Birth*Rick Maynard Benfield was born on 8 July 1935 in Burke Co., NC; He married Helen Walker. 
Death*He died on 5 August 1967 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 32.1 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.1 
Census*Rick Maynard Benfield appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 4. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.