Henrietta E. Whisnant

ID# 7653, b. 17 June 1889, d. 20 January 1954
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Whisenant b. 2 Nov 1867, d. 21 Feb 1924
Birth*Henrietta E. Whisnant was born on 17 June 1889 in NC; Her father was Bert Fox.1 
Marriage*She married William Leander McFalls on 14 May 1911.2 
Death*Henrietta E. Whisnant died on 20 January 1954 in Burke Co., NC, at age 64; married.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in El Bethal Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.76274,-81.73957.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 10, single, living with grand-parents Leonard & Martha Whisenant.
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 18, single, living with grand-parents Leonard & Martha E. Whisenant.
Name Variation Henrietta E. Whisnant was also known as Hennie. 

Family

William Leander McFalls b. 1 May 1892, d. 11 October 1965
Marriage*She married William Leander McFalls on 14 May 1911.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

William Leander McFalls

ID# 7654, b. 1 May 1892, d. 11 October 1965
Birth*William Leander McFalls was born on 1 May 1892 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Henrietta E. Whisnant, daughter of Mary Elizabeth Whisenant, on 14 May 1911.2 
Death*William Leander McFalls died on 11 October 1965 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 73; married to Clara Franklin at the time of his death.1 

Family

Henrietta E. Whisnant b. 17 June 1889, d. 20 January 1954
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Edna Evelyn McFalls

ID# 7655, b. 24 February 1919, d. 5 May 1988
Father*William Leander McFalls b. 1 May 1892, d. 11 Oct 1965
Mother*Henrietta E. Whisnant b. 17 Jun 1889, d. 20 Jan 1954
Birth*Edna Evelyn McFalls was born on 24 February 1919 in Burke Co., NC; She married John Earl Brittian. 
Death*She died on 5 May 1988 in Burke Co., NC, at age 69. 
Burial*She was buried in El Bethal Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.76274,-81.73957. 
Note*Author's note: The following is an excerpt from Edna's obituary: She was an active member of the Burke County chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons and had formerly served as a member of the Burke County Board of Social Services. She was an active member of the Burke County Democratic Party... 

Pansy Elizabeth McFalls

ID# 7656, b. 9 December 1913, d. 2 February 1991
Father*William Leander McFalls b. 1 May 1892, d. 11 Oct 1965
Mother*Henrietta E. Whisnant b. 17 Jun 1889, d. 20 Jan 1954
Birth*Pansy Elizabeth McFalls was born on 9 December 1913 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Worth Sherrill Whisnant, son of Frank Douglas Whisnant and Mertie Alice Mincey, in 1934 in Caldwell Co., NC.3 
Death*Pansy Elizabeth McFalls died on 2 February 1991 in Oak Hill, Burke Co., NC, at age 77; married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167. 
Obituary*
Census*Pansy Elizabeth McFalls appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 26, md., completed 7th. grade, not employed. 

Family

Worth Sherrill Whisnant b. 3 November 1911, d. 5 November 1993
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Thomas Larry McFalls

ID# 7657, b. 24 August 1922, d. 16 April 2007
Father*William Leander McFalls b. 1 May 1892, d. 11 Oct 1965
Mother*Henrietta E. Whisnant b. 17 Jun 1889, d. 20 Jan 1954
Birth*Thomas Larry McFalls was born on 24 August 1922 in Burke Co., NC; He married Thelma Faye Anderson.1 
Death*He died on 16 April 2007 in NC at age 84.2 
Residence* In 1991 Thomas lived in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Ethel Haye McFalls

ID# 7659, b. 25 July 1930, d. 25 October 2009
Father*William Leander McFalls b. 1 May 1892, d. 11 Oct 1965
Mother*Henrietta E. Whisnant b. 17 Jun 1889, d. 20 Jan 1954
Burial*Ethel Haye McFalls was buried in Mountain View No. 2 Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC.1 
Birth*She was born on 25 July 1930 in Burke Co., NC; She married Samuel Abernathy Hallyburton.1 
Death*She died on 25 October 2009 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 79.1 
Residence* In 1991 Ethel lived in Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Mary McFalls

ID# 7660, b. 19 December 1932, d. 26 April 2004
Father*William Leander McFalls b. 1 May 1892, d. 11 Oct 1965
Mother*Henrietta E. Whisnant b. 17 Jun 1889, d. 20 Jan 1954
Birth*Mary McFalls was born on 19 December 1932.1 
Death*She died on 26 April 2004 in NC at age 71.1 
Residence* In 1991 Mary lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC; Her married name is Weatherman. 

Citations

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

Lola Virginia McFalls

ID# 7661, b. 29 May 1925, d. 25 February 2002
Father*William Leander McFalls b. 1 May 1892, d. 11 Oct 1965
Mother*Henrietta E. Whisnant b. 17 Jun 1889, d. 20 Jan 1954
Birth*Lola Virginia McFalls was born on 29 May 1925 in Burke Co., NC; She married William E. Davis.1 
Death*She died on 25 February 2002 at age 76. 
Residence* In 1991 Lola lived in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC. 

Citations

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

Annie M. McFalls

ID# 7662, b. 17 January 1916, d. 21 November 1969
Father*William Leander McFalls b. 1 May 1892, d. 11 Oct 1965
Mother*Henrietta E. Whisnant b. 17 Jun 1889, d. 20 Jan 1954
Birth*Annie M. McFalls was born on 17 January 1916 in Burke Co., NC; She married Ralph B. Greene.1 
Death*She died on 21 November 1969 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 53; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Blue Ridge Memorial Park Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Mary Allman

ID# 7669, b. 7 November 1899, d. 14 February 1975
Birth*Mary Allman was born on 7 November 1899 in NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Jones Frank Whisenant, son of Noah Alexander Whisenant and Martha Genelia Whisenant. 
Death*Mary Allman died on 14 February 1975 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 75; widowed, white.1,2,3 
Burial*She was buried in El Bethal Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.76274,-81.73957.1 
Census*Mary Allman appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 40, md., completed 5th. grade, not employed. 

Family

Jones Frank Whisenant b. 4 November 1890, d. 29 November 1957

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Mary Lee Benfield

ID# 7670, b. 13 March 1873, d. 7 December 1931
Birth*Mary Lee Benfield was born on 13 March 1873 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Jones Frank Whisenant, son of Noah Alexander Whisenant and Martha Genelia Whisenant, circa 1912. 
Death*Mary Lee Benfield died on 7 December 1931 in Burke Co., NC, at age 58; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 44, md.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 58, md., 1st. md. age 24

Family

Jones Frank Whisenant b. 4 November 1890, d. 29 November 1957
Child

Citations

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

Walter Edgar Bean

ID# 7671, b. 25 May 1890, d. 13 April 1961
Birth*Walter Edgar Bean was born on 25 May 1890 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Martha Elmia Whisenant, daughter of Noah Alexander Whisenant and Martha Genelia Whisenant, on 30 December 1921.2 
Death*Walter Edgar Bean died on 13 April 1961 at age 70.1 
Burial*He was buried in Fairview United Methodist Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.868611,-81.768333. 
Census*Walter Edgar Bean appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 50, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is a farmer. 

Family

Martha Elmia Whisenant b. 18 July 1894, d. 23 December 1982
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Rosa E. Hunt

ID# 7673

Family

John Alexander Whisnant b. 10 April 1897, d. 25 July 1966
Child

Phebie Ardella Branch

ID# 7674, b. 17 July 1907, d. 9 July 1997
Birth*Phebie Ardella Branch was born on 17 July 1907 in NC. 
Marriage*She married John Alexander Whisnant, son of Noah Alexander Whisenant and Martha Genelia Whisenant, on 12 July 1924. 
Marriage*Phebie Ardella Branch married John William Fox after 1938. 
Death*Phebie Ardella Branch died on 9 July 1997 in Durham, Durham Co., NC, at age 89. 
Census*Phebie Ardella Branch appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 22, md., 1st. md. age 17. 

Family 1

John Alexander Whisnant b. 10 April 1897, d. 25 July 1966
Children

Family 2

John William Fox b. 1 September 1890, d. 19 January 1970
Child
  • Anderson Alexander Whisenant

Luther A. Bumgarner

ID# 7676, b. 3 February 1897, d. 23 December 1977
Birth*Luther A. Bumgarner was born on 3 February 1897 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Laura Nellie Whisenant, daughter of Noah Alexander Whisenant and Martha Genelia Whisenant, on 26 November 1921 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Luther A. Bumgarner died on 23 December 1977 in Davidson Co., NC, at age 80.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Thomasville, Davidson Co., NCage 33, md., 1st. md. age 24, oiler at cotton mill.
1940Thomasville, Davidson Co., NCage 41, md., completed no schooling. He is employed as a sweeper at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $400.

Family

Laura Nellie Whisenant b. 10 April 1897, d. 6 August 1978
Children
  • Walter Rowl Bumgarner4
  • Iris Colleen Bumgarner
  • Beaula Bumgarner
  • Georgia Lucille Bumgarner

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

James Lee Whisenant

ID# 7677, b. 18 December 1901, d. 5 May 1975
Father*Noah Alexander Whisenant b. 22 Dec 1860, d. 15 Apr 1945
Mother*Martha Genelia Whisenant b. 17 Nov 1869, d. 12 Nov 1942
Birth*James Lee Whisenant was born on 18 December 1901 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Sally Louise Whisnant, daughter of Walter William Whisnant and Mary Ann Roper. 
Death*James Lee Whisenant died on 5 May 1975 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 73.1 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 9
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 18, single, living at home
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 29, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 38, md., completed the 4th. grade, owns home, value: $500., works at furn. factory, income in 1939 = $600. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-22, sh. 3B, household #40]
Name Variation James Lee Whisenant was also known as Jimmie. 

Family

Sally Louise Whisnant b. 24 April 1902, d. 17 July 1982
Marriage*He married Sally Louise Whisnant, daughter of Walter William Whisnant and Mary Ann Roper. 
Children

Citations

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

Sally Louise Whisnant

ID# 7678, b. 24 April 1902, d. 17 July 1982
Father*Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945
Mother*Mary Ann Roper b. 19 Aug 1867, d. 31 Jul 1902
Birth*Sally Louise Whisnant was born on 24 April 1902 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married James Lee Whisenant, son of Noah Alexander Whisenant and Martha Genelia Whisenant. 
Death*Sally Louise Whisnant died on 17 July 1982 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 80; widow.2 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 8, living with grand-father Noah W. Whisenant.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 28, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 37, md., completed the 7th. grade

Family

James Lee Whisenant b. 18 December 1901, d. 5 May 1975
Marriage*Sally Louise Whisnant married James Lee Whisenant, son of Noah Alexander Whisenant and Martha Genelia Whisenant. 
Children

Citations

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

Howard William Whisnant

ID# 7679, b. 19 August 1907, d. 14 March 1963
Father*Noah Alexander Whisenant b. 22 Dec 1860, d. 15 Apr 1945
Mother*Martha Genelia Whisenant b. 17 Nov 1869, d. 12 Nov 1942
Birth*Howard William Whisnant was born on 19 August 1907 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Nanny H. Goss on 4 May 1926. 
Death*Howard William Whisnant died on 14 March 1963 in Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC, at age 55.2 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 3
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 12
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 22, md., gluer, furniture factory, 1st. md. age 19
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 34, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a foreman at the furniture factory. His wage last year was $1860. He rents a home for $12. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-16, sheet 14A, line 4, household #244]
Obituary*
Note*Howard William Whisnant died of a heart attack. He had been superintendent of Columbia Panel Manufacturing Company at Thomasville, North Carolina, and a charter member of the local Moose lodge in Morganton. 

Family

Nanny H. Goss b. 13 June 1899, d. 20 November 1968
Marriage*He married Nanny H. Goss on 4 May 1926. 
Children

Citations

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

Nanny H. Goss

ID# 7680, b. 13 June 1899, d. 20 November 1968
Birth*Nanny H. Goss was born on 13 June 1899 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Howard William Whisnant, son of Noah Alexander Whisenant and Martha Genelia Whisenant, on 4 May 1926. 
Death*Nanny H. Goss died on 20 November 1968 in NC at age 69.1 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 29, md., 1st. md. age 26
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 35, md., completed 4 years of high school.
Name Variation Nanny H. Goss was also known as Nancy Harrison (?). 

Family

Howard William Whisnant b. 19 August 1907, d. 14 March 1963
Marriage*She married Howard William Whisnant, son of Noah Alexander Whisenant and Martha Genelia Whisenant, on 4 May 1926. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Lilly G. Whisenant

ID# 7681, b. 15 November 1909
Father*Noah Alexander Whisenant b. 22 Dec 1860, d. 15 Apr 1945
Mother*Martha Genelia Whisenant b. 17 Nov 1869, d. 12 Nov 1942
Birth*Lilly G. Whisenant was born on 15 November 1909 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Frank Marous Allman on 14 May 1927.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 6 months
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 10
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 29, md., completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-22, sheet 4A]

Family

Frank Marous Allman b. circa 1885
Children

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Frank Marous Allman

ID# 7682, b. circa 1885
Birth*Frank Marous Allman was born circa 1885 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Lilly G. Whisenant, daughter of Noah Alexander Whisenant and Martha Genelia Whisenant, on 14 May 1927.2 
Census*Frank Marous Allman appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 55, md., completed no schooling. He is not employed. 

Family

Lilly G. Whisenant b. 15 November 1909
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Elva Grace Whisenant

ID# 7683, b. 2 September 1913, d. 6 March 2011
Father*Alex Whisenant
Mother*Martha Elmia Whisenant b. 18 Jul 1894, d. 23 Dec 1982
Birth*Elva Grace Whisenant was born on 2 September 1913 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married William Allen Carswell on 29 October 1932 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Marriage*Elva Grace Whisenant married Jasper Coleman Herron on 21 January 1984.2 
Death*Elva Grace Whisenant died on 6 March 2011 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 97.3 
Burial*She was buried in Bethlehem Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.641944,-81.685833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 6. (Note: She is living in the household of Alexander & Nielee Whisenant, listed as their daughter, but she is actually there grand-daughter.)
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 16, single, living with grand-parents Noah & Martha Whisenant.
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 26, widow, completed the 2nd. grade. She resides in the household of James L. Whisenant and his wife Sallie L.[e.d. 12-22, sheet 3B]
Obituary*
Name Variation Elva Grace Whisenant was also known as Elvie. 
Residence* In 2007 Elva lived in Valdese, Burke Co., NC. 

Family 1

William Allen Carswell b. 13 March 1871, d. 4 April 1937
Marriage*She married William Allen Carswell on 29 October 1932 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Children

Family 2
Children
  • Clayton Arthur Carswell
  • Shirley Ann Carswell

Family 3

Jasper Coleman Herron b. 25 May 1913, d. 17 July 1988
Marriage*Elva Grace Whisenant married Jasper Coleman Herron on 21 January 1984.2 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S428] Obituary.
  4. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Lewis Andrew Saulman

ID# 7684, b. 2 December 1895, d. 5 October 1960
Father*Charlie McDowell Saulman b. 1873, d. 5 Dec 1942
Mother*Jane Lucinda Whisenant b. 8 Nov 1871, d. 30 Jun 1957
Birth*Lewis Andrew Saulman was born on 2 December 1895 in NC; He married Frances Benfield on 04 Nov 1917. 
Death*He died on 5 October 1960 at age 64. 

Carrie Ellen Saulman

ID# 7685, b. 4 August 1898, d. 14 December 1977
Father*Charlie McDowell Saulman b. 1873, d. 5 Dec 1942
Mother*Jane Lucinda Whisenant b. 8 Nov 1871, d. 30 Jun 1957
Birth*Carrie Ellen Saulman was born on 4 August 1898 in NC; She married Eppy McNeily. 
Death*She died on 14 December 1977 in Burke Co., NC, at age 79. 

Horace McKinley Saulman

ID# 7686, b. 25 September 1900, d. 23 April 1954
Father*Charlie McDowell Saulman b. 1873, d. 5 Dec 1942
Mother*Jane Lucinda Whisenant b. 8 Nov 1871, d. 30 Jun 1957
Birth*Horace McKinley Saulman was born on 25 September 1900 in NC; He married Bessie Mae Smith on 30 Mar 1929.1 
Death*He died on 23 April 1954 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 53; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Salem U.M.C. Cem., Salem, Burke Co., NC. 
Note*Horace McKinley Saulman died of a stroke after an illness of two years. For many years he was engaged in textile work for Alpine Cotton Mill. His ill health forced him to retire. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Dovie Annie Saulman

ID# 7687, b. 14 February 1903, d. 14 December 1978
Father*Charlie McDowell Saulman b. 1873, d. 5 Dec 1942
Mother*Jane Lucinda Whisenant b. 8 Nov 1871, d. 30 Jun 1957
Birth*Dovie Annie Saulman was born on 14 February 1903 in Burke Co., NC; She married James McNeily on 26 Sep 1931. 
Death*She died on 14 December 1978 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 75. 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 7
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 37, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is employed as a winder, and resides with her parents.

Ervin McDowell Saulman

ID# 7688, b. 17 May 1908, d. 5 April 1982
Father*Charlie McDowell Saulman b. 1873, d. 5 Dec 1942
Mother*Jane Lucinda Whisenant b. 8 Nov 1871, d. 30 Jun 1957
Birth*Ervin McDowell Saulman was born on 17 May 1908 in NC. 
Death*He died on 5 April 1982 in Burke Co., NC, at age 73. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 2
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 31, single, completed no schooling. He resides with his parents.

Robert Garfield Saulman

ID# 7689, b. 15 February 1911, d. 6 May 1957
Father*Charlie McDowell Saulman b. 1873, d. 5 Dec 1942
Mother*Jane Lucinda Whisenant b. 8 Nov 1871, d. 30 Jun 1957
Birth*Robert Garfield Saulman was born on 15 February 1911 in Burke Co., NC; He married Donnie A. Mace on 30 Nov 1929.1 
Death*He died on 6 May 1957 in Burke Co., NC, at age 46; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Eligia Obia Saulman

ID# 7690, b. 17 October 1913, d. 3 December 1915
Father*Charlie McDowell Saulman b. 1873, d. 5 Dec 1942
Mother*Jane Lucinda Whisenant b. 8 Nov 1871, d. 30 Jun 1957
Birth*Eligia Obia Saulman was born on 17 October 1913 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 3 December 1915 in Burke Co., NC, at age 2.1 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Joseph Marcus Taylor

ID# 7696, b. 25 January 1897, d. 20 July 1951
Father*Decatur Taylor b. Jul 1855, d. b 1910
Mother*Harriett Emma Benfield b. 7 Jan 1857, d. 8 Aug 1928
Birth*Joseph Marcus Taylor was born on 25 January 1897 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Hannah Elizabeth Whisenant, daughter of Robert Alexander Whisenant and Sarah Frances Whisenant, on 22 May 1920.1 
Death*Joseph Marcus Taylor died on 20 July 1951 in Burke Co., NC, at age 54; married.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 4
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 14
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 22, single
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 43, md., completed the 3rd. grade. He is employed at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $500.

Family

Hannah Elizabeth Whisenant b. 25 February 1900, d. 25 July 1964
Marriage*Joseph Marcus Taylor married Hannah Elizabeth Whisenant, daughter of Robert Alexander Whisenant and Sarah Frances Whisenant, on 22 May 1920.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Dora Emma Whisenant

ID# 7697, b. 14 April 1902, d. 23 January 1976
Father*Robert Alexander Whisenant b. 26 Jul 1873, d. 12 Mar 1937
Mother*Sarah Frances Whisenant b. 10 Apr 1881, d. 14 Apr 1945
Birth*Dora Emma Whisenant was born on 14 April 1902 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Cletus W. Bivins on 26 December 1925. 
Death*Dora Emma Whisenant died on 23 January 1976 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 73.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 6
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 18, single, living at home
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 38, md., completed the 6th. grde. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-15, sheet 5A]

Family

Cletus W. Bivins b. 12 August 1900, d. January 1976
Marriage*Dora Emma Whisenant married Cletus W. Bivins on 26 December 1925. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Martha Jessico Whisenant

ID# 7698, b. 25 May 1904, d. 25 October 1969
Father*Robert Alexander Whisenant b. 26 Jul 1873, d. 12 Mar 1937
Mother*Sarah Frances Whisenant b. 10 Apr 1881, d. 14 Apr 1945
Burial*Martha Jessico Whisenant was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.1 
Birth*She was born on 25 May 1904 in Burke Co., NC.2,1 
Marriage*She married Fritz Alexander Lane on 22 December 1923.2 
Death*Martha Jessico Whisenant died on 25 October 1969 in Chapel Hill, Orange Co., NC, at age 65; married.2,1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 4
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 16, single, living at home
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 35, md., completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-16]

Family

Fritz Alexander Lane b. 27 March 1904, d. 1 September 1990
Marriage*Martha Jessico Whisenant married Fritz Alexander Lane on 22 December 1923.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Corrie Ophelia Whisenant

ID# 7699, b. 4 June 1907, d. 21 June 1993
Father*Robert Alexander Whisenant b. 26 Jul 1873, d. 12 Mar 1937
Mother*Sarah Frances Whisenant b. 10 Apr 1881, d. 14 Apr 1945
Birth*Corrie Ophelia Whisenant was born on 4 June 1907 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Willie Glenn Jones on 20 December 1930.1 
Death*Corrie Ophelia Whisenant died on 21 June 1993 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 86; widow. 
Burial*She was buried in Sharon Mem. Park Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.185000,-80.772778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 3
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 12
1930Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NCage 22, single, living at home
1940Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NCage 32, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 55-17, sheet 14B]
Obituary*

Family

Willie Glenn Jones b. 15 January 1910, d. 20 December 1982
Marriage*Corrie Ophelia Whisenant married Willie Glenn Jones on 20 December 1930.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S172] Letter, Bobby Frank Jones to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Mary Madge Whisenant

ID# 7700, b. 27 August 1909, d. 25 March 2001
Father*Robert Alexander Whisenant b. 26 Jul 1873, d. 12 Mar 1937
Mother*Sarah Frances Whisenant b. 10 Apr 1881, d. 14 Apr 1945
Birth*Mary Madge Whisenant was born on 27 August 1909 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Burlie Wright Schronce on 27 March 1930. 
Death*Mary Madge Whisenant died on 25 March 2001 in Graham, Alamance Co., NC, at age 91.3 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Herman U.M.C. Cem., Graham, Alamance Co., NC, 35.983889,-79.413056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 7 months
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 10
1940Census record not found.
Obituary*

Family

Burlie Wright Schronce b. 30 June 1911, d. 13 November 1975
Marriage*Mary Madge Whisenant married Burlie Wright Schronce on 27 March 1930. 
Children
  • Annie Lee Schronce b. 28 Jul 1931, d. 3 Apr 2007
  • Donald Wright Schronce
  • Jimmy Glenn Schronce
  • Martha Jane Schronce
  • William Michael Schronce

Citations

  1. [S173] Letter, Martha Jane Schronce Tingen to Raymond C. Whisnant, 2001.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.