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age 24, farming. Living in the household of James W. & Rebecca Scott.

1860

age 37, farmer, real estate value $900., personal property value $409.

1870

age 47, farmer, R$850., P$230.

1880

age 50, md., farmer. His last name was listed as "Wisenhunt".

1900

age 75, md. 43 yrs., farmer. Census shows d.o.b. as Jan 1825.

1910

age 86, md. 1 time, 55 yrs., farmer

Name Variation

As of between 1850 and 1870, Isaac William Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.³

Note*

He served in the Confederate army and was discharged in North Carolina because of his age (40 yrs.). He then re-enlisted in Virginia.

Family

Mary Jane Clay b. 10 March 1838, d. 27 September 1914

Marriage*

He married Mary Jane Clay on 29 January 1857 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Robert Stanley Whisenant+ b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945
Joseph Isaac Whisenant+ b. 5 Dec 1861, d. 5 Mar 1923
Barbara Ella Whisenant b. 17 Feb 1866, d. 1 Sep 1949
Mary Ida Whisenant+ b. 4 Jul 1869, d. 12 May 1936
Virginia Jennie Whisenant b. 1 Dec 1871, d. 24 Jan 1958
Zebulan Vance Whisenant+ b. 5 Sep 1874, d. 13 Dec 1947
Lucy Matilda Whisenant+ b. 12 May 1877, d. 19 Jul 1952
Margaret A. Whisenant+ b. 2 Feb 1880, d. 10 Mar 1980

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1850 to 1870 census data.

Mary Jane Clay

ID# 853, b. 10 March 1838, d. 27 September 1914

Birth*

Mary Jane Clay was born on 10 March 1838 in Burke Co., NC; Her parents were Martin Clay and Bettie Elizabeth Walker.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Isaac William Whisenant, son of Nicholas Whisenhunt and Barbara Miller, on 29 January 1857 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Mary Jane Clay died on 27 September 1914 in Burke Co., NC, at age 76.²

Burial*

She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1860	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 20
1870	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 29
1880	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 41, md.
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 60, md. 43 yrs., 9 ch., 8 living
1910	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 71, md. 1 time, 55 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 20

1870

age 29

1880

age 41, md.

1900

age 60, md. 43 yrs., 9 ch., 8 living

1910

age 71, md. 1 time, 55 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living

Family

Isaac William Whisenant b. 24 January 1824, d. 15 August 1911

Marriage*

Mary Jane Clay married Isaac William Whisenant, son of Nicholas Whisenhunt and Barbara Miller, on 29 January 1857 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Robert Stanley Whisenant+ b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945
Joseph Isaac Whisenant+ b. 5 Dec 1861, d. 5 Mar 1923
Barbara Ella Whisenant b. 17 Feb 1866, d. 1 Sep 1949
Mary Ida Whisenant+ b. 4 Jul 1869, d. 12 May 1936
Virginia Jennie Whisenant b. 1 Dec 1871, d. 24 Jan 1958
Zebulan Vance Whisenant+ b. 5 Sep 1874, d. 13 Dec 1947
Lucy Matilda Whisenant+ b. 12 May 1877, d. 19 Jul 1952
Margaret A. Whisenant+ b. 2 Feb 1880, d. 10 Mar 1980

Citations

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

William M. Whisenhunt

ID# 854, b. circa 1826, d. 9 December 1863

Father*

Nicholas Whisenhunt b. c 1801, d. b 1860

Mother*

Barbara Miller b. c 1801, d. 1884

Birth*

William M. Whisenhunt was born circa 1826 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Death*

He died on 9 December 1863 in Point Lookout, St. Mary's Co., MD.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Point Lookout Cem., Scotland, St. Mary's Co., MD, 38.073333,-76.342222.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Burke Co., NC	age 24, living at home
1860		Census record not found

Note*

William M. Whisenhunt enlisted in the C.S.A. in Virginia, on February 8, 1863. He was captured at Fredericksburg, Virginia, on May 3, 1863, and confined at Fort Delaware, Delaware. On May 23, 1863, he was released in a prisoner exchange, at City Point, Virginia. Records show he was reported absent sick through October 1863, but rejoined the company prior to November 1863, when he was again captured at Rappahannock Station, Virginia. He died of typhoid fever, while being held a prisoner of war at Point Lookout, Maryland. Author's note: The civil war notes came from the book entitled North carolina Troops: 1861-1865, volume IV.

Family

Malinda Coffee

Child

William Mck Whisenhunt+ b. 21 Sep 1855, d. 26 Feb 1924

Citations

[S64] Unknown author, North Carolina Troops: 1861-1865.

Alberto Barton Whisenant

ID# 855, b. circa 1825

Father*

Nicholas Whisenhunt b. c 1801, d. b 1860

Mother*

Barbara Miller b. c 1801, d. 1884

Birth*

Alberto Barton Whisenant was born circa 1825 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah Elizabeth [unknown].

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850		Census record not found
1860		Census record not found
1870	Linville, Burke Co., NC	age 45, farmer
1880	Linville, Burke Co., NC	age 52, md., farmer

Note*

Alberto Barton Whisenant enlisted in Co. H, 8th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 15 August 1861.

Occupation*

He was a farmer.

Family

Sarah Elizabeth [unknown] b. circa 1848

Marriage*

He married Sarah Elizabeth [unknown].

Children

William Daniel Whisenant+ b. 22 Sep 1863, d. 25 Feb 1946
George Whisenant b. 1865, d. Aug 1869
Loch Whisenant b. 1868, d. Sep 1869
Senio Tansis Whisenant b. c 1874
Tildon Augustus Whisenant+ b. 25 Dec 1878, d. 6 Mar 1942

Citations

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

Sarah Elizabeth [unknown]

ID# 856, b. circa 1848

Birth*

Sarah Elizabeth [unknown] was born circa 1848 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Alberto Barton Whisenant, son of Nicholas Whisenhunt and Barbara Miller.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1870	Linville, Burke Co., NC	age 21
1880	Linville, Burke Co., NC	age 33, md.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

Linville, Burke Co., NC

age 21

1880

Linville, Burke Co., NC

age 33, md.

Family

Alberto Barton Whisenant b. circa 1825

Children

William Daniel Whisenant+ b. 22 Sep 1863, d. 25 Feb 1946
George Whisenant b. 1865, d. Aug 1869
Loch Whisenant b. 1868, d. Sep 1869
Senio Tansis Whisenant b. c 1874
Tildon Augustus Whisenant+ b. 25 Dec 1878, d. 6 Mar 1942

Citations

[S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Mary Margaret Whisenant

ID# 857, b. 10 November 1833, d. 6 December 1907

Father*

Nicholas Whisenhunt b. c 1801, d. b 1860

Mother*

Barbara Miller b. c 1801, d. 1884

Birth*

Mary Margaret Whisenant was born on 10 November 1833 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married John Jackson Benfield on 18 December 1853 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Mary Margaret Whisenant died on 6 December 1907 in Burke Co., NC, at age 74.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Burke Co., NC	age 16, living at home
1860	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 25, md.
1870	Burke Co., NC
1880	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 46, md.
1900	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 66, md. 46 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 16, living at home

1860

age 25, md.

1870

1880

age 46, md.

1900

age 66, md. 46 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living

Name Variation

Mary Margaret Whisenant was also known as Mary M. Whisenhunt.

Family

John Jackson Benfield b. 18 June 1830, d. 25 January 1906

Marriage*

She married John Jackson Benfield on 18 December 1853 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Daniel A. Benfield b. 5 Oct 1855, d. 15 Oct 1926
Harriett Emma Benfield+ b. 7 Jan 1857, d. 8 Aug 1928
Joseph S. Benfield b. c 1859
Mary Jane Benfield+ b. 21 Dec 1861, d. 4 Jun 1929
Elizabeth A. Benfield b. 1866
Matilda Caroline Benfield b. 22 Sep 1869, d. 19 Apr 1937
John Augustus Benfield b. 17 Aug 1873
Hannah Benfield b. 7 Apr 1876

Citations

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

John Jackson Benfield

ID# 858, b. 18 June 1830, d. 25 January 1906

Birth*

John Jackson Benfield was born on 18 June 1830 in Burke Co., NC.

Marriage*

He married Mary Margaret Whisenant, daughter of Nicholas Whisenhunt and Barbara Miller, on 18 December 1853 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

John Jackson Benfield died on 25 January 1906 in Burke Co., NC, at age 75.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Burke Co., NC	age 20, single, resides with parents
1860	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 29, md., farmer, R$70, P$150
1870	Burke Co., NC
1880	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 50, md., farmer
1900	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 69, md. 46 yrs., farmer

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 20, single, resides with parents

1860

age 29, md., farmer, R$70, P$150

1870

1880

age 50, md., farmer

1900

age 69, md. 46 yrs., farmer

Family

Mary Margaret Whisenant b. 10 November 1833, d. 6 December 1907

Marriage*

John Jackson Benfield married Mary Margaret Whisenant, daughter of Nicholas Whisenhunt and Barbara Miller, on 18 December 1853 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Daniel A. Benfield b. 5 Oct 1855, d. 15 Oct 1926
Harriett Emma Benfield+ b. 7 Jan 1857, d. 8 Aug 1928
Joseph S. Benfield b. c 1859
Mary Jane Benfield+ b. 21 Dec 1861, d. 4 Jun 1929
Elizabeth A. Benfield b. 1866
Matilda Caroline Benfield b. 22 Sep 1869, d. 19 Apr 1937
John Augustus Benfield b. 17 Aug 1873
Hannah Benfield b. 7 Apr 1876

James Whisenant

ID# 859, b. circa 1842, d. 19 December 1864

Father*

Nicholas Whisenhunt b. c 1801, d. b 1860

Mother*

Barbara Miller b. c 1801, d. 1884

Birth*

James Whisenant was born circa 1842 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Death*

He died on 19 December 1864; died of bronchitis.²

Burial*

He was buried in Confederate Cem., North Alton, Madison Co., IL, 38.917500,-90.195278; Pvt., Lenox Co., Coleman's Missouri Cavalry, captured Aug 13, 1864, White Co., AR.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Burke Co., NC	age 8
1860	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 17, living with mother.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 8

1860

age 17, living with mother.

Name Variation

As of 1860, James Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.¹

Citations

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

Elizabeth A. Whisenant

ID# 860, b. October 1838

Father*

Nicholas Whisenhunt b. c 1801, d. b 1860

Mother*

Barbara Miller b. c 1801, d. 1884

Birth*

Elizabeth A. Whisenant was born in October 1838 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Lawson Brown on 3 November 1866 in Burke Co., NC.²

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Burke Co., NC	age 11
1860	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 20, living with mother
1870	Burke Co., NC	age 31
1880	Burke Co., NC
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 61, widowed, resides in the household of her son John M. Brown.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 11

1860

age 20, living with mother

1870

age 31

1880

1900

Valley Town, Cherokee Co., NC

age 61, widowed, resides in the household of her son John M. Brown.

Name Variation

As of 1860, Elizabeth A. Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.¹

Family

Lawson Brown b. 17 January 1833, d. 28 October 1897

Marriage*

She married Lawson Brown on 3 November 1866 in Burke Co., NC.²

Children

Mary Lou Brown b. 4 Jan 1867, d. 22 Mar 1947
John McKennely Brown b. 20 Feb 1869, d. 26 Jan 1941
Cora Ann Brown b. 10 Feb 1873, d. 28 May 1945
Noah J. Brown b. 1876
Nancy Jane Brown b. 9 Jan 1876, d. 13 Dec 1961
Isaac Lawson Brown b. 25 Oct 1877

Citations

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

Lawson Brown

ID# 861, b. 17 January 1833, d. 28 October 1897

Birth*

Lawson Brown was born on 17 January 1833 in NC.

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth A. Whisenant, daughter of Nicholas Whisenhunt and Barbara Miller, on 3 November 1866 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Death*

Lawson Brown died on 28 October 1897 at age 64.

Burial*

He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1870	Burke Co., NC	age 33, farmer
1880	Burke Co., NC

Family

Elizabeth A. Whisenant b. October 1838

Children

Mary Lou Brown b. 4 Jan 1867, d. 22 Mar 1947
John McKennely Brown b. 20 Feb 1869, d. 26 Jan 1941
Cora Ann Brown b. 10 Feb 1873, d. 28 May 1945
Noah J. Brown b. 1876
Nancy Jane Brown b. 9 Jan 1876, d. 13 Dec 1961
Isaac Lawson Brown b. 25 Oct 1877

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Sarah Mae McKee

ID# 862, b. 11 October 1859, d. 18 March 1918

Birth*

Sarah Mae McKee was born on 11 October 1859 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Daniel Webster Whisenhunt, son of John McC. Whisenhunt and Darcus Emilia England, on 28 July 1880 in Buncombe Co., NC.

Death*

Sarah Mae McKee died on 18 March 1918 in Cherokee Co., NC, at age 58; married.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Valleytown Cem., Andrews, Cherokee Co., NC, 35.199167,-83.808056.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Valley Town, Cherokee Co., NC	age 40, md. 20 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living
1910	Andrews, Cherokee Co., NC	age 50, md. 1 time, 29 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 40, md. 20 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

1910

Andrews, Cherokee Co., NC

age 50, md. 1 time, 29 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

Family

Daniel Webster Whisenhunt b. 3 November 1857, d. 23 September 1931

Children

John Mick Whisenhunt b. 3 Aug 1881, d. 26 Jan 1942
Hattie Norine Whisenhunt+ b. 14 Mar 1883, d. 22 Jan 1939
Osea Lee Whisenhunt+ b. 25 Apr 1885, d. 14 Oct 1952
William Robert Whisenhunt+ b. 12 Dec 1886, d. 15 Jun 1944
James Eric Whisenhunt I+ b. 4 Mar 1889, d. 15 Jun 1941
Sarah Mae Whisenhunt b. 10 Sep 1895

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Miss Cope

ID# 863

Marriage*

Miss Cope married Henry D. Whisenant, son of John Whisenhunt and Keziah Hatcher, before 1842.

Family

Henry D. Whisenant b. 2 October 1819, d. 5 August 1904

Children

Margaret A. Whisenant b. c 1842
Jane M. Whisenant b. c 1843

Elam Sylvester Whisnant

ID# 864, b. 14 September 1849, d. 14 March 1930

Father*

Henry D. Whisenant b. 2 Oct 1819, d. 5 Aug 1904

Mother*

Mary E. Clarke b. 31 May 1826, d. 1 Feb 1860

Birth*

Elam Sylvester Whisnant was born on 14 September 1849 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Ellen Louisa Benfield on 4 August 1871 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Elam Sylvester Whisnant died on 14 March 1930 in Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, at age 80; widowed.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Lawings Chapel Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 1

1860

age 10

1870

age 20, living at home

1880

age 30, md., farmer

1900

age 50, md. 29 yrs., farm manager

1910

age 60, md. 1 time, 38 yrs., farmer

1920

age 70, md. He and his wife are living with their son George S. Whisnant.

Name Variation

As of between 1860 and 1870, Elam Sylvester Whisnant was also known as Whisenhunt.⁴

Occupation*

He was a minister.

Family

Ellen Louisa Benfield b. 5 January 1844, d. 19 January 1922

Marriage*

He married Ellen Louisa Benfield on 4 August 1871 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Mattie Cornelius Whisnant+ b. 14 Oct 1872, d. 17 Aug 1940
Mary Ellen Whisnant+ b. 25 Nov 1873, d. 18 Dec 1967
Jennie Etta Whisnant b. 15 Feb 1876, d. 28 Nov 1948
George Sylvester Whisnant+ b. 6 Oct 1879, d. 12 Feb 1955
Harriet E. Whisnant+ b. 21 Feb 1882, d. 21 Dec 1965
Joseph Henry Whisnant+ b. 26 Sep 1885, d. 28 Sep 1956

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Ellen Louisa Benfield

ID# 865, b. 5 January 1844, d. 19 January 1922

Birth*

Ellen Louisa Benfield was born on 5 January 1844 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Elam Sylvester Whisnant, son of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, on 4 August 1871 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Ellen Louisa Benfield died on 19 January 1922 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC, at age 78.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Lawings Chapel Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 7, resides with parents

1860

age 16

1870

age 26, living with parents

1880

age 35, md.

1900

age 56, md. 29 yrs., 6 children

1910

age 64, md. 1 time, 38 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

1920

age 75, md.

Family

Elam Sylvester Whisnant b. 14 September 1849, d. 14 March 1930

Marriage*

Ellen Louisa Benfield married Elam Sylvester Whisnant, son of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, on 4 August 1871 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Mattie Cornelius Whisnant+ b. 14 Oct 1872, d. 17 Aug 1940
Mary Ellen Whisnant+ b. 25 Nov 1873, d. 18 Dec 1967
Jennie Etta Whisnant b. 15 Feb 1876, d. 28 Nov 1948
George Sylvester Whisnant+ b. 6 Oct 1879, d. 12 Feb 1955
Harriet E. Whisnant+ b. 21 Feb 1882, d. 21 Dec 1965
Joseph Henry Whisnant+ b. 26 Sep 1885, d. 28 Sep 1956

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

Margaret Mary A. Whisenant

ID# 866, b. circa 1851

Father*

Henry D. Whisenant b. 2 Oct 1819, d. 5 Aug 1904

Mother*

Mary E. Clarke b. 31 May 1826, d. 1 Feb 1860

Birth*

Margaret Mary A. Whisenant was born circa 1851 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married John Cornelius Short on 17 December 1879 in Burke Co., NC.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 9

1870

age 19, living at home

1880

age 29, md.

Note*

Author's note: Ruth Kincaid says that Margaret died shortly after Margaret's daughter was born. Her husband Cornelius' and daughter then moved to Tennessee.

Family

John Cornelius Short b. May 1861

Child

Pheabe Short b. 1 May 1882, d. 31 Jul 1943

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

John Cornelius Short

ID# 867, b. May 1861

Birth*

John Cornelius Short was born in May 1861 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Margaret Mary A. Whisenant, daughter of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, on 17 December 1879 in Burke Co., NC.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 19, md., laborer

1900

Mitchell Co., NC

age 39, md. 13 yrs., day laborer. Wife is named "Mary L", age 49.

1910

Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC

age 49, md. 2nd time, 22 yrs., works at cotton mill

Family

Margaret Mary A. Whisenant b. circa 1851

Child

Pheabe Short b. 1 May 1882, d. 31 Jul 1943

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

James Pinkney Whisenant

ID# 869, b. 4 May 1853, d. 29 May 1937

Father*

Henry D. Whisenant b. 2 Oct 1819, d. 5 Aug 1904

Mother*

Mary E. Clarke b. 31 May 1826, d. 1 Feb 1860

Birth*

James Pinkney Whisenant was born on 4 May 1853 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Eliza Mull on 1 January 1878 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

James Pinkney Whisenant died on 29 May 1937 in Burke Co., NC, at age 84; widowed.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 6

1870

age 16

1880

age 21, md., farmer

1900

age 47, md. 21 yrs., farmer. Census D.O.B. May 1853.

1910

age 57, md. 1 time, 31 yrs., farmer

1920

age 66, md., farm manager

1930

age 77, widowed, retired, 1st. md. age 25

Name Variation

As of between 1860 and 1870, James Pinkney Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.³

Family

Mary Eliza Mull b. 10 March 1855, d. 15 January 1929

Marriage*

He married Mary Eliza Mull on 1 January 1878 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Bertha Fie Ella Whisenant+ b. 16 Oct 1880, d. 5 Jan 1922
Lillian Ardella Whisenant+ b. 11 Oct 1883, d. 26 Mar 1953
Edith Leita Whisenant b. 7 Feb 1886, d. 7 Oct 1923
Essie Matildia Whisenant+ b. 13 Jun 1889, d. 9 May 1936
Minnie Dewitt Whisenant+ b. 22 Nov 1890, d. 2 May 1945
James Raymond Whisenant+ b. 6 May 1894, d. 4 Jul 1937

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Mary Eliza Mull

ID# 870, b. 10 March 1855, d. 15 January 1929

Birth*

Mary Eliza Mull was born on 10 March 1855 in Burke Co., NC; Her parents were Jim Mull and Jane Williams.¹

Marriage*

She married James Pinkney Whisenant, son of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, on 1 January 1878 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Mary Eliza Mull died on 15 January 1929 in Burke Co., NC, at age 73.²

Burial*

She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 25, md.

1900

age 45, md. 21 yrs., 9 ch., 6 living

1910

age 55, md. 1 time., 31 yrs.

1920

age 64, md.

Family

James Pinkney Whisenant b. 4 May 1853, d. 29 May 1937

Marriage*

Mary Eliza Mull married James Pinkney Whisenant, son of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, on 1 January 1878 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Bertha Fie Ella Whisenant+ b. 16 Oct 1880, d. 5 Jan 1922
Lillian Ardella Whisenant+ b. 11 Oct 1883, d. 26 Mar 1953
Edith Leita Whisenant b. 7 Feb 1886, d. 7 Oct 1923
Essie Matildia Whisenant+ b. 13 Jun 1889, d. 9 May 1936
Minnie Dewitt Whisenant+ b. 22 Nov 1890, d. 2 May 1945
James Raymond Whisenant+ b. 6 May 1894, d. 4 Jul 1937

Citations

[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Harriet Matilda Whisenant

ID# 871, b. 28 November 1855, d. 12 July 1887

Father*

Henry D. Whisenant b. 2 Oct 1819, d. 5 Aug 1904

Mother*

Mary E. Clarke b. 31 May 1826, d. 1 Feb 1860

Birth*

Harriet Matilda Whisenant was born on 28 November 1855 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Lewis Murchinson Lynn on 26 December 1876 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Harriet Matilda Whisenant died on 12 July 1887 in Burke Co., NC, at age 31.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 4

1870

age 14

1880

age 24, md.

Family

Lewis Murchinson Lynn b. 16 August 1850, d. 3 May 1930

Marriage*

Harriet Matilda Whisenant married Lewis Murchinson Lynn on 26 December 1876 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Minnie Alice Lynn b. 1 Jun 1878, d. 19 Sep 1962
Bessie Jane Lynn b. 7 May 1880, d. 7 Aug 1948
Robert Walker Lynn b. 6 Oct 1881, d. 12 Jul 1936
Lucy Lora Lynn b. 20 Sep 1883, d. 20 Jan 1978
infant Lynn b. 28 Jun 1887, d. c 1887

Citations

[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.

Lewis Murchinson Lynn

ID# 872, b. 16 August 1850, d. 3 May 1930

Birth*

Lewis Murchinson Lynn was born on 16 August 1850 in Burke Co., NC; His parents were James Lynn and Nancy Thorne.¹

Marriage*

He married Harriet Matilda Whisenant, daughter of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, on 26 December 1876 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Lewis Murchinson Lynn died on 3 May 1930 in Burke Co., NC, at age 79.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.¹

Census*

Lewis Murchinson Lynn appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 30, md., farmer.

Family

Harriet Matilda Whisenant b. 28 November 1855, d. 12 July 1887

Children

Minnie Alice Lynn b. 1 Jun 1878, d. 19 Sep 1962
Bessie Jane Lynn b. 7 May 1880, d. 7 Aug 1948
Robert Walker Lynn b. 6 Oct 1881, d. 12 Jul 1936
Lucy Lora Lynn b. 20 Sep 1883, d. 20 Jan 1978
infant Lynn b. 28 Jun 1887, d. c 1887

Citations

[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.

Thomas Gray Whisenant

ID# 873, b. 26 September 1858, d. 28 February 1938

Father*

Henry D. Whisenant b. 2 Oct 1819, d. 5 Aug 1904

Mother*

Mary E. Clarke b. 31 May 1826, d. 1 Feb 1860

Birth*

Thomas Gray Whisenant was born on 26 September 1858 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Martha Ann Adeline Clarke, daughter of Fatima Mary Powell, on 11 October 1877 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Thomas Gray Whisenant died on 28 February 1938 in Burke Co., NC, at age 79; widowed.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Catawba Valley Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.781667,-81.689167.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 2

1870

age 11

1880

age 23, md., farmer. His last name is listed as "Whisenhunt". A cousin Margaret Whisenhunt, age 30, single, resides in the household.

1900

Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NC

age 45, md. 22 yrs., farmer. Census d.o.b. Sep 1854.

1910

age 54, md. 1 time, 34 yrs., farmer

1920

Gaston Co., NC

age 62, md., farmer

1930

Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC

age 73, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 19

Name Variation

As of between 1860 and 1870, Thomas Gray Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.²

Name Variation

As of 15 April 1910, Thomas Gray Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.²

Family

Martha Ann Adeline Clarke b. 13 February 1852, d. 20 June 1932

Marriage*

He married Martha Ann Adeline Clarke, daughter of Fatima Mary Powell, on 11 October 1877 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Marshall William Whisenant+ b. 16 Aug 1878, d. 24 Mar 1944
Joseph Washington Whisenant b. 2 Nov 1880, d. 18 Sep 1941
Mary Virginia Whisenant+ b. 10 May 1882, d. 27 Jul 1933
Maudie Matilda Whisenant b. 18 Nov 1885, d. 13 Feb 1961
Henry Gray Whisenant+ b. 4 Mar 1887, d. 15 Nov 1943
Laura Mae Whisenant+ b. 4 Mar 1889, d. 29 Aug 1964
Cora Beatrice Whisenant+ b. 24 Oct 1892, d. 13 Mar 1976
Nancy Elizabeth Whisenant+ b. 5 Aug 1895, d. 10 Oct 1974

Citations

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

Martha Ann Adeline Clarke

ID# 874, b. 13 February 1852, d. 20 June 1932

Mother*

Fatima Mary Powell b. 1820, d. a 1864

Birth*

Martha Ann Adeline Clarke was born on 13 February 1852 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Gray Whisenant, son of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, on 11 October 1877 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Martha Ann Adeline Clarke died on 20 June 1932 in Burke Co., NC, at age 80.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Catawba Valley Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.781667,-81.689167.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 27, md.

1900

Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NC

age 48, md. 22 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living

1910

age 58, md. 1 time, 34 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living

1920

Gaston Co., NC

age 67, md.

1930

Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC

age 78, md., 1st. md. age 24

Family

Thomas Gray Whisenant b. 26 September 1858, d. 28 February 1938

Marriage*

Martha Ann Adeline Clarke married Thomas Gray Whisenant, son of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, on 11 October 1877 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Marshall William Whisenant+ b. 16 Aug 1878, d. 24 Mar 1944
Joseph Washington Whisenant b. 2 Nov 1880, d. 18 Sep 1941
Mary Virginia Whisenant+ b. 10 May 1882, d. 27 Jul 1933
Maudie Matilda Whisenant b. 18 Nov 1885, d. 13 Feb 1961
Henry Gray Whisenant+ b. 4 Mar 1887, d. 15 Nov 1943
Laura Mae Whisenant+ b. 4 Mar 1889, d. 29 Aug 1964
Cora Beatrice Whisenant+ b. 24 Oct 1892, d. 13 Mar 1976
Nancy Elizabeth Whisenant+ b. 5 Aug 1895, d. 10 Oct 1974

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

George Washington Whisenant

ID# 875, b. 17 September 1859, d. 3 April 1914

Father*

Henry D. Whisenant b. 2 Oct 1819, d. 5 Aug 1904

Mother*

Mary E. Clarke b. 31 May 1826, d. 1 Feb 1860

Birth*

George Washington Whisenant was born on 17 September 1859 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Elvira Lowdermilk circa 1882.⁴

Death*

George Washington Whisenant died on 3 April 1914 in Burke Co., NC, at age 54; married.^2,3

Burial*

He was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 8 months

1870

age 10

1880

age 20, single, living with father and step-mother

1900

age 40, md. 18 yrs., farmer

1910

age 50, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., farmer

Name Variation

As of between 1860 and 1870, George Washington Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.⁴

Occupation*

He was a farmer.

Note*

Note: The Burke County, North Carolina, Death Certificate Index lists pneumonia as the cause of death. George caught measles, contracted pneumonia and died.

Family

Elvira Lowdermilk b. 10 June 1865, d. 19 March 1943

Marriage*

He married Elvira Lowdermilk circa 1882.⁴

Children

Florence Annie Whisenant+ b. 28 Jul 1886, d. 14 Sep 1966
Alma Estelle Whisenant+ b. 24 May 1889, d. 6 Jan 1966
Fannie Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. 24 Jun 1892, d. 15 Oct 1977
Lawrence Earson Whisnant+ b. 27 Jul 1895, d. 19 Jun 1978
Emmie Matilda Whisnant+ b. 2 Jul 1898, d. 22 Sep 1986

Citations

[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Elvira Lowdermilk

ID# 876, b. 10 June 1865, d. 19 March 1943

Birth*

Elvira Lowdermilk was born on 10 June 1865 in NC; Her parents were George W. Lowdermilk and Adeline Williams. She married Jacob Ashby Mull on 03 Apr 1925. They divorced circa 1927.^1,2,3

Marriage*

She married George Washington Whisenant, son of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, circa 1882.⁴

Death*

Elvira Lowdermilk died on 19 March 1943 in Burke Co., NC, at age 77.²

Burial*

She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 34, md. 18 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living

1910

age 42, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living

1920

1930

age 60, widow, 1st. md. age 18, living with daughter and son-in-law Emmy & Jay B. Clark.

1940

age 72, widow, completed 2 years of school, not employed. She resides in the household of her daughter Alma W. Hallyburton.

Family

George Washington Whisenant b. 17 September 1859, d. 3 April 1914

Marriage*

Elvira Lowdermilk married George Washington Whisenant, son of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, circa 1882.⁴

Children

Florence Annie Whisenant+ b. 28 Jul 1886, d. 14 Sep 1966
Alma Estelle Whisenant+ b. 24 May 1889, d. 6 Jan 1966
Fannie Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. 24 Jun 1892, d. 15 Oct 1977
Lawrence Earson Whisnant+ b. 27 Jul 1895, d. 19 Jun 1978
Emmie Matilda Whisnant+ b. 2 Jul 1898, d. 22 Sep 1986

Citations

[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Todd Robert Whisenant

ID# 878, b. May 1848, d. 26 September 1918

Father*

William Whisenant Jr. b. c 1815, d. c 1886

Mother*

Sarah Walls b. c 1820, d. c 1875

Birth*

Todd Robert Whisenant was born in May 1848 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah Eveline Bean on 28 January 1873 in Burke Co., NC.²

Death*

Todd Robert Whisenant died on 26 September 1918 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, at age 70; widowed.³

Burial*

He was buried in Fairview United Methodist Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.868611,-81.768333.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 2

1860

age 12

1870

age 20, living at home

1880

age 38, md., farm laborer

1900

age 45, md. 27 yrs., day laborer. This census listed his birth date as May 1855.

1910

Census record not found

Family

Sarah Eveline Bean b. July 1852, d. before 1918

Marriage*

Todd Robert Whisenant married Sarah Eveline Bean on 28 January 1873 in Burke Co., NC.²

Children

William Wesley Whisenant+ b. 10 Apr 1874, d. 11 Nov 1943
Gertrude Whisenant b. Aug 1875
Thomas Emerett Whisenant+ b. 10 Oct 1877, d. 13 May 1946
Nancy Jane Whisenant+ b. 3 Jan 1878, d. 24 Dec 1953
female child Whisenant b. c Feb 1880
Richard W. Whisnant+ b. 19 Aug 1882, d. 10 Feb 1954
Mary Whisenant b. Aug 1887
Emma E. Whisenant+ b. 2 Feb 1889, d. 27 Feb 1953
Earenett Whisenant b. Jan 1891
Joseph Newton Whisnant+ b. 5 Mar 1894, d. 21 Nov 1955

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S65] Elizabeth H. Michaels, Descendants of Jacob C. Cope.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Sarah Eveline Bean

ID# 879, b. July 1852, d. before 1918

Birth*

Sarah Eveline Bean was born in July 1852 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Todd Robert Whisenant, son of William Whisenant Jr. and Sarah Walls, on 28 January 1873 in Burke Co., NC.²

Death*

Sarah Eveline Bean died before 1918 in Burke Co., NC.

Burial*

She was buried in Fairview United Methodist Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.868611,-81.768333.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 30, md.

1900

age 47, md. 27 yrs., 11 ch., 7 living

Family

Todd Robert Whisenant b. May 1848, d. 26 September 1918

Children

William Wesley Whisenant+ b. 10 Apr 1874, d. 11 Nov 1943
Gertrude Whisenant b. Aug 1875
Thomas Emerett Whisenant+ b. 10 Oct 1877, d. 13 May 1946
Nancy Jane Whisenant+ b. 3 Jan 1878, d. 24 Dec 1953
female child Whisenant b. c Feb 1880
Richard W. Whisnant+ b. 19 Aug 1882, d. 10 Feb 1954
Mary Whisenant b. Aug 1887
Emma E. Whisenant+ b. 2 Feb 1889, d. 27 Feb 1953
Earenett Whisenant b. Jan 1891
Joseph Newton Whisnant+ b. 5 Mar 1894, d. 21 Nov 1955

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S65] Elizabeth H. Michaels, Descendants of Jacob C. Cope.

Mary E. Whisenant

ID# 880, b. circa 1849, d. circa 1890

Father*

William Whisenant Jr. b. c 1815, d. c 1886

Mother*

Sarah Walls b. c 1820, d. c 1875

Birth*

Mary E. Whisenant was born circa 1849 in NC.¹

Death*

She died circa 1890; Her married name was Hudson.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 1

1860

age 11

1870

age 19, living at home

1880

age 29, single, lives with father

Citations

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

David Harvey

ID# 881, b. 21 February 1874, d. 21 February 1975

Birth*

David Harvey was born on 21 February 1874 in IL.¹

Marriage*

He married Jane Harriet Whisenant, daughter of Newton J. Whisenhunt and Sarah Eveline Kirby.

Death*

David Harvey died on 21 February 1975 in Austin, Travis Co., TX, at age 101.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Capitol Memorial Garden Cem., Austin, Travis Co., TX.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Austin, Travis Co., TX

age 45, md., carpenter

1930

Houston, Harris Co., TX

age 54, md., 1st. md. age 41.

Family

Jane Harriet Whisenant b. 10 February 1866, d. 5 November 1942

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Rufus A. Whisenant

ID# 882, b. 7 October 1853, d. 25 October 1919

Father*

William Whisenant Jr. b. c 1815, d. c 1886

Mother*

Sarah Walls b. c 1820, d. c 1875

Birth*

Rufus A. Whisenant was born on 7 October 1853 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah Elizabeth Sanders on 21 December 1882 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Rufus A. Whisenant died on 25 October 1919 in Cabarrus Co., NC, at age 66; widowed.²

Burial*

He was buried in Mt. Pleasant Meth. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 8

1870

age 15

1880

Census record not found

1900

age 45, md. 17 yrs., farmer

1910

age 56, md. 1 time, 27 yrs., farmer

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Sanders b. 14 August 1856, d. 23 March 1912

Marriage*

Rufus A. Whisenant married Sarah Elizabeth Sanders on 21 December 1882 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Walter Lee Whisenant+ b. 31 Mar 1884, d. 7 Jul 1948
Columbus Hartwell Whisenant+ b. 24 Apr 1888, d. 9 Apr 1969
Anna Mae Whisenant+ b. 25 Aug 1890, d. 22 Sep 1970
Charles Marion Whisenant+ b. 10 Jan 1893, d. 3 Feb 1963
Allie L. Whisenant b. Dec 1894
Benjamin Franklin Whisenant+ b. 12 Jan 1897, d. 28 Apr 1928
Elizabeth Cleo Whisenant+ b. 7 Feb 1900, d. 23 Mar 1988

Citations

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

Sarah Elizabeth Sanders

ID# 883, b. 14 August 1856, d. 23 March 1912

Birth*

Sarah Elizabeth Sanders was born on 14 August 1856 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Rufus A. Whisenant, son of William Whisenant Jr. and Sarah Walls, on 21 December 1882 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Sarah Elizabeth Sanders died on 23 March 1912 in Burke Co., NC, at age 55.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Mt. Pleasant Meth. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 43, md. 17 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living

1910

age 53, md. 1 time 27 yrs.

Family

Rufus A. Whisenant b. 7 October 1853, d. 25 October 1919

Children

Walter Lee Whisenant+ b. 31 Mar 1884, d. 7 Jul 1948
Columbus Hartwell Whisenant+ b. 24 Apr 1888, d. 9 Apr 1969
Anna Mae Whisenant+ b. 25 Aug 1890, d. 22 Sep 1970
Charles Marion Whisenant+ b. 10 Jan 1893, d. 3 Feb 1963
Allie L. Whisenant b. Dec 1894
Benjamin Franklin Whisenant+ b. 12 Jan 1897, d. 28 Apr 1928
Elizabeth Cleo Whisenant+ b. 7 Feb 1900, d. 23 Mar 1988

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

James Newton Whisenant

ID# 884, b. circa 1854, d. circa 1890

Father*

William Whisenant Jr. b. c 1815, d. c 1886

Mother*

Sarah Walls b. c 1820, d. c 1875

Birth*

James Newton Whisenant was born circa 1854 in NC.¹

Death*

He died circa 1890.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 6

1870

age 14

1880

age 22, single, lives with father

Citations

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

John P. Whisenant

ID# 885, b. circa 1858

Father*

William Whisenant Jr. b. c 1815, d. c 1886

Mother*

Sarah Walls b. c 1820, d. c 1875

Birth*

John P. Whisenant was born circa 1858 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Annie Roberts Watkins on 13 March 1897 in Burke Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 2

1870

age 12

1880

Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC

age 19, single, lives with father

1910

Lincoln Co., NC

age 54, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., farmer

1920

age 62, md.

Family

Annie Roberts Watkins b. 30 September 1857, d. 12 October 1926

Marriage*

John P. Whisenant married Annie Roberts Watkins on 13 March 1897 in Burke Co., NC.

Child

Florence V. Whisenant+ b. c 1897

Citations

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

Annie Roberts Watkins

ID# 886, b. 30 September 1857, d. 12 October 1926

Birth*

Annie Roberts Watkins was born on 30 September 1857 in NC; She first married John Branch. She is supposed to have been the daughter of Barney Watkins and Bosley Taylor.¹

Marriage*

She married John P. Whisenant, son of William Whisenant Jr. and Sarah Walls, on 13 March 1897 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Annie Roberts Watkins died on 12 October 1926 in Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC, at age 69.^2,1

Burial*

She was buried in Cherryville City Memorial Cem., Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC

age 12, resides with parents.

1910

Lincoln Co., NC

age 52, md. 2nd time, 15 yrs., 6 ch., 5 living

1920

Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC

age 62, md.

Family 1

Child

Barney Van Branch b. 31 Oct 1889, d. 15 Jul 1968

Family 2

John P. Whisenant b. circa 1858

Marriage*

Annie Roberts Watkins married John P. Whisenant, son of William Whisenant Jr. and Sarah Walls, on 13 March 1897 in Burke Co., NC.

Child

Florence V. Whisenant+ b. c 1897

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

William Richard Whisenant

ID# 887, b. 10 March 1862, d. 4 October 1928

Father*

William Whisenant Jr. b. c 1815, d. c 1886

Mother*

Sarah Walls b. c 1820, d. c 1875

Birth*

William Richard Whisenant was born on 10 March 1862 in NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 10 Mar 1861. The informant was W. C. Whisenant, Morganton, NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Dolly C. Keaton on 1 December 1892 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

William Richard Whisenant died on 4 October 1928 in Burke Co., NC, at age 66; widowed.²

Burial*

He was buried in Mt. Pleasant Meth. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 9

1880

age 16

1900

age 38, md. 8 yrs., farmer

1910

Drexel, Burke Co., NC

age 48, widowed, farmer

1920

Snohomish, Snohomish Co., WA

age 55, widowed, farmer

Nickname

William Richard Whisenant also went by the name of Dickey.

Note*

Author's note: The Death Certificate Index, page 2, book 1, Burke County, North Carolina, shows that his mother was 'Mary Moorten'.

Family

Dolly C. Keaton b. 17 July 1867, d. 9 August 1900

Marriage*

He married Dolly C. Keaton on 1 December 1892 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Walter Columbus Whisenant b. 18 Jul 1893, d. 30 Apr 1966
George Macon Whisenant+ b. 5 Feb 1895, d. 30 Sep 1971
Carme Elam Whisenant+ b. 2 Apr 1896, d. 14 Nov 1968
Lula B. Whisenant+ b. Feb 1899
Charles Augustus Whisenant+ b. May 1900, d. 6 Sep 1958

Citations

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

Dolly C. Keaton

ID# 888, b. 17 July 1867, d. 9 August 1900

Birth*

Dolly C. Keaton was born on 17 July 1867.¹

Marriage*

She married William Richard Whisenant, son of William Whisenant Jr. and Sarah Walls, on 1 December 1892 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Dolly C. Keaton died on 9 August 1900 in Burke Co., NC, at age 33.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.¹

Census*

Dolly C. Keaton appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 32, md. 8 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living.

Family

William Richard Whisenant b. 10 March 1862, d. 4 October 1928

Children

Walter Columbus Whisenant b. 18 Jul 1893, d. 30 Apr 1966
George Macon Whisenant+ b. 5 Feb 1895, d. 30 Sep 1971
Carme Elam Whisenant+ b. 2 Apr 1896, d. 14 Nov 1968
Lula B. Whisenant+ b. Feb 1899
Charles Augustus Whisenant+ b. May 1900, d. 6 Sep 1958

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

William E. Whisnand

ID# 889, b. 26 April 1864, d. 11 October 1930

Father*

William C. Whisnand b. 13 May 1834, d. 26 Apr 1907

Mother*

Sarah E. Graham b. 1 Jul 1831, d. 25 Oct 1872

Birth*

William E. Whisnand was born on 26 April 1864 in IL.

Marriage*

He married Mary Emma Roney on 16 March 1886 in Cass Co., ND.

Death*

William E. Whisnand died on 11 October 1930 in Snohomish, Snohomish Co., WA, at age 66.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Wenatchee Cem., Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA, 47.450833,-120.346389.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

Piper City, Ford Co., IL

age 6

1880

Piper City, Ford Co., IL

age 16

1900

Page, Cass Co., ND

age 37, md. 14 yrs.

1910

Chelan Co., WA

age 45, md. 1 time, 24 yrs.

1920

Nampa, Canyon Co., ID

age 55, md., manager of a garage.

1930

age 65, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22, no military service.

Family

Mary Emma Roney b. 11 June 1866, d. 4 November 1937

Marriage*

William E. Whisnand married Mary Emma Roney on 16 March 1886 in Cass Co., ND.

Children

Charles Earl Whisnand+ b. 21 May 1887, d. 14 Apr 1947
Pearl Eva Whisnand+ b. 10 May 1891, d. 30 Jan 1964
William Clarence Whisnand+ b. 25 Sep 1893, d. 10 Jun 1966
Mary Hazel Whisnand+ b. 22 Mar 1896, d. 11 Feb 1920
Howard Milo Whisnand+ b. 26 Oct 1897, d. 3 Jan 1976
Harry Murrel Whisnand+ b. 8 Oct 1900, d. 16 Apr 1975
Murial H. Whisnand b. c 1901
Zella Agnes Whisnand b. 5 Feb 1903, d. 14 Oct 1989
Robert Graham Whisnand b. 18 Dec 1906, d. 28 Nov 1973
Fern Whisnand b. c 1909
Wesley Roney Whisnand b. 2 Feb 1915, d. 2 Nov 1915

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Squire Kelly Whisenant

ID# 890, b. circa 1859

Father*

Newton J. Whisenhunt b. c 1827, d. 16 Oct 1893

Mother*

Sarah Eveline Kirby b. c 1838

Birth*

Squire Kelly Whisenant was born circa 1859 in Caldwell Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Angeline FinCannon.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

Copinhagen, Caldwell Co., NC

age 1

1870

age 13

1880

Family

Angeline FinCannon

Citations

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

Angeline FinCannon

ID# 891

Marriage*

Angeline FinCannon married Squire Kelly Whisenant, son of Newton J. Whisenhunt and Sarah Eveline Kirby.

Family

Squire Kelly Whisenant b. circa 1859

L. Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 892, b. 25 December 1861, d. 2 April 1940

Father*

Robert Benjamin Whisenant b. 1830, d. a 1867

Mother*

Adeline Powell b. Mar 1830, d. c 1905

Birth*

L. Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 25 December 1861 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Death*

She died on 2 April 1940 in Burke Co., NC, at age 78.^2,1

Burial*

She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 8

1880

age 18, single, living with mother

1900

age 37, single, living with her brother James A. Whisenant.

1930

age 68, single, living with brother James A. Whisenant.

Obituary*

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.

Jane Harriet Whisenant

ID# 893, b. 10 February 1866, d. 5 November 1942

Father*

Newton J. Whisenhunt b. c 1827, d. 16 Oct 1893

Mother*

Sarah Eveline Kirby b. c 1838

Burial*

Jane Harriet Whisenant was buried in Austin Memorial Park Cem., Austin, Travis Co., TX, 30.330556,-97.751389.¹

Birth*

She was born on 10 February 1866 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Delmer Cressler circa 1895.²

Marriage*

Jane Harriet Whisenant married Alfred A. Fetty circa 1907.²

Marriage*

Jane Harriet Whisenant married David Harvey.

Death*

Jane Harriet Whisenant died on 5 November 1942 in Austin, Travis Co., TX, at age 76.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 8

1880

Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC

1900

age 34, md. 5 yrs, 4 ch., 2 living. [e.d. 138, sheet 14A]

1910

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX

age 44, md. 2nd. time, 3 yrs., 4 ch., 2 living. [e.d. 58, sheet 4A]

1920

Austin, Travis Co., TX

age 53, md. [dist. 116, sheet 15B]

1930

Houston, Harris Co., TX

age 64, md., 1st. md. age 21. [e.d. 101-96, sheet 39A]

1940

Austin, Travis Co., TX

age 74, md., completed the 4th. grade. [e.d. 227-18, sheet 7B]

Family 1

Delmer Cressler b. April 1870

Marriage*

Jane Harriet Whisenant married Delmer Cressler circa 1895.²

Children

Consuela Cressler b. Oct 1895
Alfreda Loretta Cressler b. Apr 1897

Family 2

Alfred A. Fetty b. 29 April 1859, d. 28 November 1936

Marriage*

Jane Harriet Whisenant married Alfred A. Fetty circa 1907.²

Family 3

David Harvey b. 21 February 1874, d. 21 February 1975

Marriage*

Jane Harriet Whisenant married David Harvey.

Citations

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

Elmira M. Whisenant

ID# 894, b. circa 1863

Father*

Newton J. Whisenhunt b. c 1827, d. 16 Oct 1893

Mother*

Mary J. Setzer b. c 1841

Birth*

Elmira M. Whisenant was born circa 1863 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married J. W. Barrow on 26 August 1888 in Danville City, VA.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1870	Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 7
1880	Burke Co., NC

Name Variation

Elmira M. Whisenant was also known as Elvira.

Family

J. W. Barrow

Citations

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

Sophia Caroline Whisenant

ID# 895, b. circa 1865

Father*

Newton J. Whisenhunt b. c 1827, d. 16 Oct 1893

Mother*

Mary J. Setzer b. c 1841

Birth*

Sophia Caroline Whisenant was born circa 1865 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married William Henry Deal on 11 December 1892 in Danville City, VA.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1870	Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 5
1880	Burke Co., NC

Family

William Henry Deal

Citations

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

Alice Adeline Whisenant

ID# 896, b. 24 April 1869, d. 3 December 1959

Father*

Newton J. Whisenhunt b. c 1827, d. 16 Oct 1893

Mother*

Mary J. Setzer b. c 1841

Birth*

Alice Adeline Whisenant was born on 24 April 1869 in Burke Co., NC.

Marriage*

She married John Alexandria Gery on 30 April 1890 in Danville City, VA.

Marriage*

Alice Adeline Whisenant married Warren P. Galloway on 3 September 1907.

Death*

Alice Adeline Whisenant died on 3 December 1959 in Danville City, VA, at age 90.

Burial*

She was buried in Highland Burial Pk., Danville City, VA.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 1

1880

1910

age 41, md. 2nd.time, 3 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living

1940

age 71, md., completed the 1st. grade. [e.d. 12-22, sheet 9B]

Family 1

John Alexandria Gery b. circa 1855, d. 22 November 1904

Marriage*

Alice Adeline Whisenant married John Alexandria Gery on 30 April 1890 in Danville City, VA.

Children

Frederick Newton Gery b. 23 Jun 1891, d. Dec 1963
Charles Harold Gery b. 8 Aug 1900, d. Sep 1971

Family 2

Warren P. Galloway b. circa 1854

Marriage*

Alice Adeline Whisenant married Warren P. Galloway on 3 September 1907.

John Alexandria Gery

ID# 897, b. circa 1855, d. 22 November 1904

Birth*

John Alexandria Gery was born circa 1855.

Marriage*

He married Alice Adeline Whisenant, daughter of Newton J. Whisenhunt and Mary J. Setzer, on 30 April 1890 in Danville City, VA.

Death*

John Alexandria Gery died on 22 November 1904.

Family

Alice Adeline Whisenant b. 24 April 1869, d. 3 December 1959

Children

Frederick Newton Gery b. 23 Jun 1891, d. Dec 1963
Charles Harold Gery b. 8 Aug 1900, d. Sep 1971

Milborn Whisenant

ID# 898, b. circa 1871

Father*

Newton J. Whisenhunt b. c 1827, d. 16 Oct 1893

Mother*

Mary J. Setzer b. c 1841

Birth*

Milborn Whisenant was born circa 1871 in NC.¹

Name Variation

Milborn Whisenant was also known as Wilborn.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Burke Co., NC.

Citations

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

William E. Whisenant

ID# 899, b. October 1873, d. before 1920

Father*

Newton J. Whisenhunt b. c 1827, d. 16 Oct 1893

Mother*

Mary J. Setzer b. c 1841

Birth*

William E. Whisenant was born in October 1873 in NC; Parents born: NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Ellen M. Clardia on 22 March 1891 in Danville City, VA.

Death*

William E. Whisenant died before 1920.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880