Grace Gary Whisonant

ID# 8501, b. 23 January 1878, d. 8 July 1965
Father*Calvin Webb Whisonant b. 13 Jan 1852, d. 13 Jun 1937
Mother*Margaret Jean Service b. 20 Feb 1846, d. 27 Nov 1909
Birth*Grace Gary Whisonant was born on 23 January 1878 in York Co., SC.1 
Marriage*She married Leonidas Kay Littlejohn on 14 January 1914. 
Death*Grace Gary Whisonant died on 8 July 1965 in Easley, Pickens Co., SC, at age 87.1 
Burial*She was buried in Littlejohn Family Cem., Jonesville, Union Co., SC, 34.856667,-81.710000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Gowdysville, Union Co., SCage 2
1900Greenville, Greenville Co., SCage 22, single, pupil at school.
1920Gowdysville, Cherokee Co., SCage 41, md.
1930Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SCage 52, md., 1st. md. age 37, teacher
1940Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SCage 62, md., completed 3 years of college. She is not employed She owns her home valued at $3000. [s.d. 5, e.d. 11-12, sheet 10A, line 42, household #219] Note: her husband is not in the household.

Family

Leonidas Kay Littlejohn b. 22 July 1874, d. 17 May 1951
Marriage*Grace Gary Whisonant married Leonidas Kay Littlejohn on 14 January 1914. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Leonidas Kay Littlejohn

ID# 8502, b. 22 July 1874, d. 17 May 1951
Birth*Leonidas Kay Littlejohn was born on 22 July 1874 in Union Co., SC; His parents were Thomas Marcellus Littlejohn and Caroline Elizabeth Littlejohn. 
Marriage*He married Grace Gary Whisonant, daughter of Calvin Webb Whisonant and Margaret Jean Service, on 14 January 1914. 
Death*Leonidas Kay Littlejohn died on 17 May 1951 in Anderson, Anderson Co., SC, at age 76. 
Burial*He was buried in Littlejohn Family Cem., Jonesville, Union Co., SC, 34.856667,-81.710000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Gowdysville, Cherokee Co., SCage 45, md., farmer
1930Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SCage 55, md., 1st. md. age 39, farmer

Family

Grace Gary Whisonant b. 23 January 1878, d. 8 July 1965
Children

William Thomas Whisenand

ID# 8505, b. 16 February 1935, d. 23 March 1961
Father*Clarence Ervin Whisenand b. 15 Dec 1910, d. 19 Apr 2000
Mother*Ruth Lucille Wright b. 30 Jul 1915, d. 30 Nov 1948
Birth*William Thomas Whisenand was born on 16 February 1935 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. 
Death*He died on 23 March 1961 in Toppenish, Yakima Co., WA, at age 26. 
Burial*He was buried in Evergreen Mem. Pk. Cem., Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, 41.239167,-96.035556. 
Name Variation William Thomas Whisenand was also known as Billy. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, age 5, attending school, completed the 1st. grade. He resides with his father. 
Note*He He served in the Army - Corp of Engineers, and was in France and Korea during the Korean War. 

John Junior Whisnant

ID# 8506, b. 24 December 1945, d. 22 July 1975
Father*John Alexander Whisnant b. 10 Apr 1897, d. 25 Jul 1966
Mother*Leona G. Workman
Birth*John Junior Whisnant was born on 24 December 1945 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 22 July 1975 in Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC, at age 29.2 
Burial*He was buried in Hicks Mem. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Marion, McDowell Co., NC. 
Note*John Junior Whisnant was killed by his wife, during an alleged argument. She reportedly said 'I was only going to scare him by shooting close to him. I couldn't believe I had really shot him.' John was killed by a .22 caliber rifle shot to the head, killing him instantly. His wife was charged with involuntary manslaughter. After the subsequent trial and short deliberation, the jury reached a verdict of innocent. 

Family

Ruby Ella McClellen
Child
  • Johnny Dwayne Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Paul Callaway Whisnant

ID# 8515, b. 13 March 1945, d. 21 January 1957
Father*Benjamin Scott Whisnant b. 10 Sep 1917, d. 26 Apr 1987
Mother*Mary Kathryn Ingram
Birth*Paul Callaway Whisnant was born on 13 March 1945 in Surry Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 21 January 1957 in Burke Co., NC, at age 11.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.1 
Obituary*

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Edward Phifer Whisnant

ID# 8516, b. 2 June 1905, d. 23 July 1969
Father*Theodore Waighstill Collett Whisenant b. 28 Jun 1869, d. 5 Dec 1940
Mother*Mary Emily Chapman b. 8 Jun 1869, d. 7 Feb 1952
Birth*Edward Phifer Whisnant was born on 2 June 1905 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Leta O'Neal McGalliard on 17 August 1932 in Burke Co., NC.3 
Death*Edward Phifer Whisnant died on 23 July 1969 in Burke Co., NC, at age 64; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 5
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 14
1930Pontiac, Oakland Co., MIage 21, single, machine operator, auto factory. Liviing in household with brother W. H. Whisnant.
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 33, md., completed 4 yrs. of high school. He is employed at a stationary store, and his income last year was $720. He owns his home valued at $1600. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-22, sheet 10A, line 23, household #141]
Obituary*
Nickname Edward Phifer Whisnant also went by the name of Red. 
Note*He joined the Morganton police department in 1930, and left the force in 1934 to join the Morganton Hosiery Mill. He worked as a police officer in Valdese, NC. for a short period between 1934 and 1944. He returned to the police force full-time in 1944. He was appointed Morganton police chief on April 19, 1956. His ill health caused him to retire from the Morganton police force in August 1967 after 27 years of service. 

Family

Leta O'Neal McGalliard b. 23 September 1909, d. 17 February 1990
Marriage*He married Leta O'Neal McGalliard on 17 August 1932 in Burke Co., NC.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Sally Ann Whisenand

ID# 8517, b. 6 June 1936, d. 7 October 1992
Father*Clarence Ervin Whisenand b. 15 Dec 1910, d. 19 Apr 2000
Mother*Ruth Lucille Wright b. 30 Jul 1915, d. 30 Nov 1948
Birth*Sally Ann Whisenand was born on 6 June 1936 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. 
Death*She died on 7 October 1992 in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, at age 56. 
Occupation*Sally Ann Whisenand was a Florist. 

Family 1

Al Baeder
Children
  • Mark Baeder
  • Richard Baeder

Family 2

William E. Arnold

Darryl Edward Whisnant

ID# 8518, b. 10 March 1942, d. 14 August 2014
Darryl E. Whisnant
(Obituary Photo)
Father*Edward Phifer Whisnant b. 2 Jun 1905, d. 23 Jul 1969
Mother*Leta O'Neal McGalliard b. 23 Sep 1909, d. 17 Feb 1990
Birth*Darryl Edward Whisnant was born on 10 March 1942 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 14 August 2014 in NC at age 72.2 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.2 
Obituary*
Residence* In 1994 Darryl lived in Drexel, Burke Co., NC. 
Note*He received his B.A. degree in business education and M.A. in school administration from Appalachian State University. He has worked for the Burke County school system since 1966. He has been a principal at West Concord School and Salem Junior High School. In 1976, Darryl became assistant principal at Drexel Elementary School. In 1990, he was assistant principal at George Hildebrand Elementary School, and in the same year, elected as a Burke County Commissioner. 
Residence Darryl lived in Valdese, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Linda Lillie Rector
Child
  • Shawn Darryl Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

George Toy Whisenant

ID# 8528, b. 24 November 1905, d. 18 December 1966
Father*Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945
Mother*Mertle Ann Powell b. 26 Nov 1882, d. 12 Jan 1952
Birth*George Toy Whisenant was born on 24 November 1905 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Reldy Mary Ann Mull, daughter of Jacob Marshall Mull and Morey Lourse Lambert. 
Death*George Toy Whisenant died on 18 December 1966 at age 61. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Carter Co., TNage 4
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 15, single, living at home
1930Goshen Hill, Union Co., SCage 24, single, works at saw mill
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 35, md., education: 2nd. grade, works at sawmill, income in 1939 was $600. He owns home, value: $600. [s.d. 10; e.d. 12-22; sh. 4B; line 43; household #57]

Family

Reldy Mary Ann Mull b. 16 February 1908, d. 20 August 1987
Marriage*George Toy Whisenant married Reldy Mary Ann Mull, daughter of Jacob Marshall Mull and Morey Lourse Lambert. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Robey Pink Whisnant

ID# 8529, b. 5 April 1908, d. 25 July 1973
Father*Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945
Mother*Mertle Ann Powell b. 26 Nov 1882, d. 12 Jan 1952
Birth*Robey Pink Whisnant was born on 5 April 1908 in Carter Co., TN.1,2 
Marriage*He married Serelda Keller on 8 June 1929 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Marriage*Robey Pink Whisnant married Vera Brackett. 
Death*Robey Pink Whisnant died on 25 July 1973 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 65; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Hollywood Cem., Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.271667,-81.176389.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Carter Co., TNage 2
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 11
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 22, md., operator at card mill, 1st. md. age 21
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 32, md., completed 2 years of school. He is a farmer, and rents his farm for $1. His wage last year was $70. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-27, sheet 7A, line 5, household #124]

Family 1

Serelda Keller b. 13 March 1914, d. 21 January 1945
Marriage*Robey Pink Whisnant married Serelda Keller on 8 June 1929 in Catawba Co., NC.3 

Family 2

Vera Brackett
Marriage*Robey Pink Whisnant married Vera Brackett. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.
  3. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Rebecca Marie Whisnant

ID# 8530, b. 1 June 1910, d. 18 March 1996
Father*Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945
Mother*Mertle Ann Powell b. 26 Nov 1882, d. 12 Jan 1952
Birth*Rebecca Marie Whisnant was born on 1 June 1910 in Roan Mountain, Carter Co., TN. 
Marriage*She married Richard Leroy Benfield after 1931. 
Death*Rebecca Marie Whisnant died on 18 March 1996 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 85; widow.1 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 9
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 20, single, She and her two children are living with her sister and brother-in-law Annie & William W. Evans.
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 29, md., completed 4 years of school, not employed.
Obituary*

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Richard Leroy Benfield b. 6 December 1909, d. 23 January 1986
Marriage*Rebecca Marie Whisnant married Richard Leroy Benfield after 1931. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Hobert Jason Whisenant

ID# 8531, b. 13 March 1912, d. 14 March 1987
Father*Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945
Mother*Mertle Ann Powell b. 26 Nov 1882, d. 12 Jan 1952
Birth*Hobert Jason Whisenant was born on 13 March 1912 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Rosa Annabelle Hardy. 
Marriage*Hobert Jason Whisenant married Sallie Lena Mae Ayers Wynn on 10 December 1979 in Williamston, Martin Co., NC.2 
Death*Hobert Jason Whisenant died on 14 March 1987 in Washington, Beaufort Co., NC, at age 75; widowed.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Pinewood Memeorial Park Cem., Greenville, Pitt Co., NC, 35.583889,-77.313889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 7
1930Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NCage 18, single, braider in a rope mill. He resides in the household with his brother Ernest W. Whisenant.
1940Pactolus, Pitt Co., NCage 27, md., completed the 3rd. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $500. [e.d. 74-50, sheet 3B, household #53]. Note: There are five step-children in the household. They are Lillian Jinkins, age 16, Katherine Jinkins, age 12, and Goldy Jinkins, age 10. Who's children are these?
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Hobert lived in Beaufort Co., NC.4 

Family 1

Rosa Annabelle Hardy b. 30 May 1909, d. 25 April 1977
Marriage*He married Rosa Annabelle Hardy. 
Children

Family 2

Sallie Lena Mae Ayers Wynn b. 9 July 1912, d. 31 December 1986
Marriage*Hobert Jason Whisenant married Sallie Lena Mae Ayers Wynn on 10 December 1979 in Williamston, Martin Co., NC.2 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

William Theodore Whisnant

ID# 8532, b. 23 September 1916, d. 7 September 1977
Father*Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945
Mother*Mertle Ann Powell b. 26 Nov 1882, d. 12 Jan 1952
Birth*William Theodore Whisnant was born on 23 September 1916 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Murphy Iona Long. 
Death*William Theodore Whisnant died on 7 September 1977 in Buncombe Co., NC, at age 60; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 4 yrs., 1 month
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 13
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 23, single, completed 3 years of school. He is employed as a sander at a furniture factory. His wage last year was $504. He resides in the household of his parents.
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*William Theodore Whisnant began military service on 9 December 1942 in SC U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 5 December 1945. 
Note*He He was a self-employed sheetrock finisher. Graveside military rites were conducted at his funeral by the Morganton Veterans ceremonial Team. 

Family

Murphy Iona Long b. 18 April 1914, d. 13 April 1986
Marriage*He married Murphy Iona Long. 

Citations

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

Lois Ellen Whisnant

ID# 8533, b. 13 July 1919, d. 7 August 2003
Father*Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945
Mother*Mertle Ann Powell b. 26 Nov 1882, d. 12 Jan 1952
Birth*Lois Ellen Whisnant was born on 13 July 1919 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married James E. Crump. 
Death*Lois Ellen Whisnant died on 7 August 2003 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 84.2 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 5 months
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 10
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 20, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-13, sheet 16A]
Residence* In 1996 Lois lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

James E. Crump b. 12 November 1915, d. November 1983
Marriage*She married James E. Crump. 
Child
  • Wilma Joan Crump4

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

Estes Virginia Whisnant

ID# 8534, b. 7 June 1922, d. 5 January 2011
Father*Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945
Mother*Mertle Ann Powell b. 26 Nov 1882, d. 12 Jan 1952
Birth*Estes Virginia Whisnant was born on 7 June 1922 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Charles Willard Lambert. 
Marriage*Estes Virginia Whisnant married Alvin G. Jones. 
Death*Estes Virginia Whisnant died on 5 January 2011 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 88.3 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 7
1940Census record not found.
Obituary*
Residence* In 2008 Estes lived in Vale, Lincoln Co., NC. 

Family 1

Charles Willard Lambert b. 25 March 1916, d. 8 June 1984
Marriage*She married Charles Willard Lambert. 
Child
  • Helena Dolores Lambert4

Family 2

Alvin G. Jones b. 13 August 1923, d. 23 September 2009
Marriage*Estes Virginia Whisnant married Alvin G. Jones. 

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.
  4. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Walter Daniel Whisnant

ID# 8535, b. 14 March 1924, d. 3 February 1994
Father*Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945
Mother*Mertle Ann Powell b. 26 Nov 1882, d. 12 Jan 1952
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Birth*Walter Daniel Whisnant was born on 14 March 1924 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 3 February 1994 in Forsyth Co., NC, at age 69; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 6
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 16, not attending school, completed 5 years of schooling. He is employed as a laborer on the farm. He resides in the household of his parents.
Obituary*
Name Variation Walter Daniel Whisnant was also known as Walter Daniel Whisenant.3 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 24 January 1945 in NC U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 10 November 1946. 
Note*He retired from Bernhardt Furniture Company. 

Family 1

Pauline Moretz

Family 2

Levie Reldy McGee
Children
  • Steven Randy Whisnant
  • Delores Jo Ann Whisnant

Citations

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

Reldy Mary Ann Mull

ID# 8536, b. 16 February 1908, d. 20 August 1987
Father*Jacob Marshall Mull b. 19 Jun 1882, d. 1 Jan 1962
Mother*Morey Lourse Lambert b. 28 Feb 1883, d. 1 Apr 1959
Birth*Reldy Mary Ann Mull was born on 16 February 1908 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married George Toy Whisenant, son of Walter William Whisnant and Mertle Ann Powell. 
Death*Reldy Mary Ann Mull died on 20 August 1987 in Norfolk, VA, at age 79. 
Burial*She was buried in Ivor Cem., Ivor, Southampton Co., VA, 36.900278,-76.910556. 
Obituary*
Census*Reldy Mary Ann Mull appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 31, md., education 4th. grade, no employment. 

Family

George Toy Whisenant b. 24 November 1905, d. 18 December 1966
Children

Citations

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

Serelda Keller

ID# 8537, b. 13 March 1914, d. 21 January 1945
Birth*Serelda Keller was born on 13 March 1914 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Robey Pink Whisnant, son of Walter William Whisnant and Mertle Ann Powell, on 8 June 1929 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Serelda Keller died on 21 January 1945 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 30.1 
Burial*She was buried in Union Grove Cem., Caldwell Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 16, md., 1st. md. age 15
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 27, md., completed 3 years of school, not employed.
Name Variation Serelda Keller was also known as Serelda Kirby (?). 

Family

Robey Pink Whisnant b. 5 April 1908, d. 25 July 1973
Marriage*She married Robey Pink Whisnant, son of Walter William Whisnant and Mertle Ann Powell, on 8 June 1929 in Catawba Co., NC.2 

Citations

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

Vera J. Anderson

ID# 8538, b. 30 June 1925, d. 27 August 2007
Birth*Vera J. Anderson was born on 30 June 1925 in Davidson Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Early Pinkston Whisenhunt, son of Samuel Wesley Whisenhunt and Martha Jane Ridings, circa 1960.1 
Death*Vera J. Anderson died on 27 August 2007 in Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, at age 82.1 
Burial*She was buried in Parklawn Memorial Park Cem., Davidson Co., NC. 
Census*Vera J. Anderson appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Arcadia, Davidson Co., NC, age 5, resides with parents Holland R. & Sophia Anderson. 

Family

Early Pinkston Whisenhunt b. 17 February 1926, d. 12 May 1995

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Hilda Frieda Kruse

ID# 8539, b. 29 January 1903, d. 30 October 1988
Birth*Hilda Frieda Kruse was born on 29 January 1903 in Pipestone, Pipestone Co., MN; Her parents were John Clause Kruse and Elizabeth Soll. 
Marriage*She married Clarence Ervin Whisenand, son of William Alvin Whisenand and Rosa Bella Callaway, on 17 July 1941 in Papillion, Sarpy Co., NE. 
Death*Hilda Frieda Kruse died on 30 October 1988 in Schuyler, Colfax Co., NE, at age 85. 
Burial*She was buried in Evergreen Mem. Pk. Cem., Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, 41.239167,-96.035556. 

Family

Clarence Ervin Whisenand b. 15 December 1910, d. 19 April 2000
Child
  • Shirley Ann Whisenand

Rosa Annabelle Hardy

ID# 8540, b. 30 May 1909, d. 25 April 1977
Birth*Rosa Annabelle Hardy was born on 30 May 1909 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Hobert Jason Whisenant, son of Walter William Whisnant and Mertle Ann Powell. 
Death*Rosa Annabelle Hardy died on 25 April 1977 in Washington, Beaufort Co., NC, at age 67; married.3,2 
Burial*She was buried in Pinewood Memeorial Park Cem., Greenville, Pitt Co., NC, 35.583889,-77.313889. 
Census*Rosa Annabelle Hardy appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Pactolus, Pitt Co., NC, age 30, md., completed the 4th. grade. She is employed as a laborer on a farm. 

Family

Hobert Jason Whisenant b. 13 March 1912, d. 14 March 1987
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Murphy Iona Long

ID# 8541, b. 18 April 1914, d. 13 April 1986
Birth*Murphy Iona Long was born on 18 April 1914 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married William Theodore Whisnant, son of Walter William Whisnant and Mertle Ann Powell. 
Death*Murphy Iona Long died on 13 April 1986 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 71; widow.2 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.3 

Family

William Theodore Whisnant b. 23 September 1916, d. 7 September 1977

Citations

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

James E. Crump

ID# 8542, b. 12 November 1915, d. November 1983
Birth*James E. Crump was born on 12 November 1915 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Lois Ellen Whisnant, daughter of Walter William Whisnant and Mertle Ann Powell. 
Death*James E. Crump died in November 1983 in NC.1 
Census*James E. Crump appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 24, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed at a furniture factory. 

Family

Lois Ellen Whisnant b. 13 July 1919, d. 7 August 2003
Child
  • Wilma Joan Crump2

Citations

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

Charles Willard Lambert

ID# 8543, b. 25 March 1916, d. 8 June 1984
Birth*Charles Willard Lambert was born on 25 March 1916 in Burke Co., NC; Note: I've found several different date for his d.o.b. The other date was 25 Mar 1915.1 
Marriage*He married Estes Virginia Whisnant, daughter of Walter William Whisnant and Mertle Ann Powell. 
Death*Charles Willard Lambert died on 8 June 1984 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 68.1 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.2 

Family

Estes Virginia Whisnant b. 7 June 1922, d. 5 January 2011
Child
  • Helena Dolores Lambert3

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Daniel Lee Whisnant

ID# 8545, b. 13 September 1928, d. 22 June 1975
Father*Richard Leroy Benfield b. 6 Dec 1909, d. 23 Jan 1986
Mother*Rebecca Marie Whisnant b. 1 Jun 1910, d. 18 Mar 1996
Birth*Daniel Lee Whisnant was born on 13 September 1928 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Alma Ollirerel McGee. 
Divorce*Daniel Lee Whisnant and Alma Ollirerel McGee were divorced on 29 September 1969 in Burke Co., NC.3 
Death*Daniel Lee Whisnant died on 22 June 1975 in Burke Co., NC, at age 46; Note: His death certificate states that Richard Benfield is his "step-father". The informant is his wife Ruth.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 6 months
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 10, attending school, completed 1st. grade. He resides in the household of his grand-father Walt W. Whisenant.
Note*Daniel Lee Whisnant was killed by his son Thomas Eugene. The shooting occurred around 2:30 a.m., in the road in front of Daniel's house. He was shot in the chest at close range with a 12-gauge sawed-off shotgun. Daniel and his son had fought often. Daniel had once bitten off the top of his son's ear during one fight. In another fight, Daniel had shot Thomas in the hip after Thomas shot his father in the foot. On February 18, 1976, Thomas Eugene was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter, and sentenced to 12 to 18 years in prison. 

Family 1

Alma Ollirerel McGee b. 2 February 1931, d. 8 October 1981
Marriage*He married Alma Ollirerel McGee. 
Divorce*Daniel Lee Whisnant and Alma Ollirerel McGee were divorced on 29 September 1969 in Burke Co., NC.3 
Child

Family 2

Ruth Littree

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

James McNeely

ID# 8546, b. 6 January 1933, d. 4 September 1999
Birth*James McNeely was born on 6 January 1933 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ; Note: His parents are William Jefferson McNeely and Eva Bitha Gray. 
Death*He died on 4 September 1999 at age 66. 

Family

Shirley Ann Whisenand
Children
  • David Scott McNeely
  • Deirdre Tara McNeely
  • Dannette Trina McNeely
  • Dawn Tracie McNeely

Thomas Eugene Whisnant

ID# 8547, b. 22 March 1950, d. 1 June 2008
Father*Daniel Lee Whisnant b. 13 Sep 1928, d. 22 Jun 1975
Mother*Alma Ollirerel McGee b. 2 Feb 1931, d. 8 Oct 1981
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Birth*Thomas Eugene Whisnant was born on 22 March 1950 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 1 June 2008 in NC at age 58.2 

Family

Lesa Gay Morgan
Child
  • Christopher Daniel Lee Whisnant

Citations

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

William Waitsell Evans

ID# 8548, b. 8 October 1860, d. 26 January 1940
Mother*Sophia Hazy Evans b. May 1838
Birth*William Waitsell Evans was born on 8 October 1860 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Margaret Ann Whisnant, daughter of Walter William Whisnant and Mary Ann Roper, circa 1907.2 
Death*William Waitsell Evans died on 26 January 1940 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, at age 79; married.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Burke Co., NCage 10, living with mother and step-father
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 49, md. 1 time, 3 yrs., farmer
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 59, md., farmer
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 68, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 52

Family

Margaret Ann Whisnant b. 20 May 1890, d. 26 February 1968
Marriage*William Waitsell Evans married Margaret Ann Whisnant, daughter of Walter William Whisnant and Mary Ann Roper, circa 1907.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Zennie Bell Smith

ID# 8549, b. 1907, d. 31 December 1949
Birth*Zennie Bell Smith was born in 1907 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married William Ernest Whisnant, son of Walter William Whisnant and Mary Ann Roper. 
Death*Zennie Bell Smith died on 31 December 1949 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NCage 22, md., 1st. md. age 12
1940Stony Creek, Nash Co., NCage 33, md., completed the 3rd. grade. She is not employed.

Family 1

William Ernest Whisnant b. 22 November 1892, d. 5 May 1942
Children

Family 2

Ralph Benfield

Citations

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

George Washington Powell

ID# 8550, b. 23 October 1884, d. 28 June 1978
Birth*George Washington Powell was born on 23 October 1884 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Bessie Ellen Whisnant, daughter of Walter William Whisnant and Mary Ann Roper, on 11 November 1911. 
Death*George Washington Powell died on 28 June 1978 in Burke Co., NC, at age 93.1 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Linville, Burke Co., NCage 36, md.
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 44, md., 1st. md. age 27, laborer, furniture factory
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 55, md., completed no schooling. He is employed as a sander at a furniture factory. His wage last year was $441.

Family

Bessie Ellen Whisnant b. 21 May 1894, d. 13 September 1975
Marriage*George Washington Powell married Bessie Ellen Whisnant, daughter of Walter William Whisnant and Mary Ann Roper, on 11 November 1911. 
Children

Citations

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