Rebecca Elizabeth Wannamaker

ID# 8958, b. 27 December 1910
Birth*Rebecca Elizabeth Wannamaker was born on 27 December 1910. 

Family

William M. Whisnant

Mattie Lou Allen

ID# 8962, b. November 1874, d. 8 June 1934
Birth*Mattie Lou Allen was born in November 1874 in LA.1 
Marriage*She married William Jackson Whisenant, son of Elizabeth Barton, on 30 November 1894 in Winn Parish, LA.1,2 
Death*Mattie Lou Allen died on 8 June 1934 in Bossier Parish, LA, at age 59. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Bossier Parish, LAage 26, md. 5 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1910Bossier City, Bossier Parish, LAage 35, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., 6 ch., 3 living
1920Bossier City, Bossier Parish, LAage 46, md.
1930Bossier City, Bossier Parish, LAage 55, md., 1st. md. age 21

Family

William Jackson Whisenant b. August 1871
Marriage*Mattie Lou Allen married William Jackson Whisenant, son of Elizabeth Barton, on 30 November 1894 in Winn Parish, LA.1,2 
Children

Citations

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

Mary Edgar Whisenant

ID# 8963, b. 1 May 1905, d. 21 September 1989
Father*William Jackson Whisenant b. Aug 1871
Mother*Mattie Lou Allen b. Nov 1874, d. 8 Jun 1934
Birth*Mary Edgar Whisenant was born on 1 May 1905 in Winnfield, Winn Parish, LA.1,2 
Marriage*She married Grady Roy McCalman on 20 October 1926 in Benton, Bossier Parish, LA. 
Death*Mary Edgar Whisenant died on 21 September 1989 in Oil City, Caddo Parish, LA, at age 84.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Mooringsport Memorial Gardens Cem., Mooringsport, Caddo Parish, LA, 32.684722,-93.965833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Bossier City, Bossier Parish, LAage 4
1920Bossier City, Bossier Parish, LAage 14
1940Bossier Parish, LAage 35, md., completed high school. There are six children in the household. [e.d. 8-23, sheet 11B]

Family

Grady Roy McCalman b. 21 March 1895, d. 29 October 1974
Marriage*Mary Edgar Whisenant married Grady Roy McCalman on 20 October 1926 in Benton, Bossier Parish, LA. 

Citations

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

Grady Roy McCalman

ID# 8964, b. 21 March 1895, d. 29 October 1974
Birth*Grady Roy McCalman was born on 21 March 1895 in Carthage, Panola Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Edgar Whisenant, daughter of William Jackson Whisenant and Mattie Lou Allen, on 20 October 1926 in Benton, Bossier Parish, LA. 
Death*Grady Roy McCalman died on 29 October 1974 at age 79.1 
Burial*He was buried in Mooringsport Memorial Gardens Cem., Mooringsport, Caddo Parish, LA, 32.684722,-93.965833. 
Census*Grady Roy McCalman appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Bossier Parish, LA, age 45, md., completed high school. 

Family

Mary Edgar Whisenant b. 1 May 1905, d. 21 September 1989

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Florence Beatrice Whisnant

ID# 8973, b. 7 March 1916, d. 22 March 1967
Father*Eli Durham Whisnant b. 14 Dec 1893, d. 27 Jan 1964
Mother*Evie Ida Reinhart b. 23 Jul 1896, d. 14 May 1983
Birth*Florence Beatrice Whisnant was born on 7 March 1916 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married James Allen Eaker in 1940. 
Death*Florence Beatrice Whisnant died on 22 March 1967 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 51; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Sunset Cem., Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.295833,-81.546389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 3 yrs., 10 months
1930Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 14
1940Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 23, single, completed high school. She is employed as a beauty operator. Her wage last year was $96. She resides with her parents.

Family

James Allen Eaker b. 11 January 1918, d. 15 January 1986
Marriage*Florence Beatrice Whisnant married James Allen Eaker in 1940. 
Children
  • Nina Eaker
  • James Eaker Jr.
  • Diane Eaker

Citations

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

James Allen Eaker

ID# 8974, b. 11 January 1918, d. 15 January 1986
Birth*James Allen Eaker was born on 11 January 1918. 
Marriage*He married Florence Beatrice Whisnant, daughter of Eli Durham Whisnant and Evie Ida Reinhart, in 1940. 
Death*James Allen Eaker died on 15 January 1986 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 68; widowed.1 

Family

Florence Beatrice Whisnant b. 7 March 1916, d. 22 March 1967
Children
  • Nina Eaker
  • James Eaker Jr.
  • Diane Eaker

Citations

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

Jacob Marshall Mull

ID# 8978, b. 19 June 1882, d. 1 January 1962
Birth*Jacob Marshall Mull was born on 19 June 1882 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Morey Lourse Lambert. 
Death*Jacob Marshall Mull died on 1 January 1962 in Burke Co., NC, at age 79.1 

Family

Morey Lourse Lambert b. 28 February 1883, d. 1 April 1959
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Morey Lourse Lambert

ID# 8979, b. 28 February 1883, d. 1 April 1959
Birth*Morey Lourse Lambert was born on 28 February 1883 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Jacob Marshall Mull. 
Death*Morey Lourse Lambert died on 1 April 1959 in Burke Co., NC, at age 76.1 

Family

Jacob Marshall Mull b. 19 June 1882, d. 1 January 1962
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Russell Roscoe Whisenant

ID# 8980, b. 9 March 1933, d. 7 February 1998
Father*George Toy Whisenant b. 24 Nov 1905, d. 18 Dec 1966
Mother*Reldy Mary Ann Mull b. 16 Feb 1908, d. 20 Aug 1987
Birth*Russell Roscoe Whisenant was born on 9 March 1933 in Union Co., SC. 
Death*He died on 7 February 1998 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 64; Note: North Carolina Death index listed his has having "never married".1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167. 
Obituary*
Census*Russell Roscoe Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 7, attending school. 

Family

Agnes Lavada Powell
Children
  • Lisa Karen Whisenant
  • Tony Russell Whisenant

Citations

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

Alice Elizabeth Baird

ID# 8981, b. 16 August 1898, d. 20 January 1982
Birth*Alice Elizabeth Baird was born on 16 August 1898 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married George Macon Whisenant, son of William Richard Whisenant and Dolly C. Keaton, circa 1919. 
Death*Alice Elizabeth Baird died on 20 January 1982 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 83; widow.1 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 22, md.
1930Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 30, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 41, md., completed the 8th. grade, not employed.

Family

George Macon Whisenant b. 5 February 1895, d. 30 September 1971
Marriage*Alice Elizabeth Baird married George Macon Whisenant, son of William Richard Whisenant and Dolly C. Keaton, circa 1919. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Margaret Whisenant

ID# 8982, b. 12 June 1920, d. 9 July 1977
Father*George Macon Whisenant b. 5 Feb 1895, d. 30 Sep 1971
Mother*Alice Elizabeth Baird b. 16 Aug 1898, d. 20 Jan 1982
Birth*Margaret Whisenant was born on 12 June 1920 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married William Francis Pons Sr. 
Death*Margaret Whisenant died on 9 July 1977 in Burke Co., NC, at age 57.3 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 9
1940Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, completed 4 yrs. high school. She is employed as a seamer at the hosiery mill. Her wage last year was $400. She resides in the household of her parents. Note: I believe I also found her listed in another census in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, s.d. 10, e.d 12-94, sheet 2B, line 77, household #41, M. Jefferson Burns family. Here she is listed as Margaret Whisenant, age 19, single, completed 4 yrs. high school. She works in the hosiery mill. Her wage last year was $832.
Obituary*
Note*Margaret Whisenant was an employee of Pons Kindergarten in Valdese for 14 years, and an employee of the Burke Country Public Schools for the two years prior to her death. 

Family

William Francis Pons Sr. b. 15 March 1912, d. 30 January 1992
Marriage*She married William Francis Pons Sr. 
Child

Citations

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

William Francis Pons Sr.

ID# 8983, b. 15 March 1912, d. 30 January 1992
Birth*William Francis Pons Sr. was born on 15 March 1912 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY. 
Marriage*He married Margaret Whisenant, daughter of George Macon Whisenant and Alice Elizabeth Baird. 
Death*William Francis Pons Sr. died on 30 January 1992 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 79. 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Family

Margaret Whisenant b. 12 June 1920, d. 9 July 1977
Child

William Francis Pons Jr.

ID# 8984, b. 24 February 1948, d. 19 June 1998
Father*William Francis Pons Sr. b. 15 Mar 1912, d. 30 Jan 1992
Mother*Margaret Whisenant b. 12 Jun 1920, d. 9 Jul 1977
Birth*William Francis Pons Jr. was born on 24 February 1948 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC; He married Ilene White. 
Death*He died on 19 June 1998 in Stuart, Patrick Co., VA, at age 50. 

Richard William Whisenant Sr.

ID# 8987, b. 19 August 1908, d. 3 June 1987
Father*Davis Daniel Whisenant b. 17 Mar 1886, d. 17 Nov 1965
Mother*Minnie Mae Hardin b. 30 May 1882, d. 22 Dec 1955
Birth*Richard William Whisenant Sr. was born on 19 August 1908 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Doish Inez Jimison in 1933 in Caldwell Co., NC.3 
Divorce*Richard William Whisenant Sr. and Doish Inez Jimison were divorced before 1949. 
Death*Richard William Whisenant Sr. died on 3 June 1987 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 78; divorced.2 
Burial*He was buried in River Valley Baptist Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.752222,-81.811667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 1 yr., 8 mos.
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 12, Census listed him as "John".
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 20, single, living at home
1940Linville, Burke Co., NCage 31, md., completed 1st. grade. He is a well digger. His wage last year was $160. He rents a home for $1. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-8, sheet 4A, line 3, household #43]
Obituary*

Family

Doish Inez Jimison b. 20 August 1916, d. 10 July 2002
Marriage*Richard William Whisenant Sr. married Doish Inez Jimison in 1933 in Caldwell Co., NC.3 
Divorce*Richard William Whisenant Sr. and Doish Inez Jimison were divorced before 1949. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Richard William Whisenant Jr.

ID# 8988, b. 28 February 1943, d. 13 September 2014
Richard W. Whisenant, Jr.
(Obituary Photo)
Father*Richard William Whisenant Sr. b. 19 Aug 1908, d. 3 Jun 1987
Mother*Doish Inez Jimison b. 20 Aug 1916, d. 10 Jul 2002
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Birth*Richard William Whisenant Jr. was born on 28 February 1943 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Dorothy Lee Ledford. 
Divorce*Richard William Whisenant Jr. and Dorothy Lee Ledford were divorced on 25 July 1977 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*Richard William Whisenant Jr. died on 13 September 2014 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 71.2 
Burial*He was buried in Webb's Chapel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC.2 
Obituary*
Residence* In 1995 Richard lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family 1

Dorothy Lee Ledford b. 5 September 1943, d. 2 May 1999
Marriage*He married Dorothy Lee Ledford. 
Divorce*Richard William Whisenant Jr. and Dorothy Lee Ledford were divorced on 25 July 1977 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Children
  • Barbara Lee Whisenant
  • Shannon Dawn Whisenant

Family 2

Betty Jean Reynolds
Child
  • Deanna Day Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Ruth Estelle Whisenant

ID# 8989, b. 15 September 1917, d. 14 April 1997
Father*Davis Daniel Whisenant b. 17 Mar 1886, d. 17 Nov 1965
Mother*Minnie Mae Hardin b. 30 May 1882, d. 22 Dec 1955
Birth*Ruth Estelle Whisenant was born on 15 September 1917 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Lee Franklin Moore on 19 May 1934 in McDowell Co., NC.1 
Death*Ruth Estelle Whisenant died on 14 April 1997 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 79; widow.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 6. Census listed her as "Sallie".
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 12
1940Linville, Burke Co., NCage 23, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-8, sheet 4A, household #45]
Residence* In 1996 Ruth lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Lee Franklin Moore b. 14 July 1911, d. 2 December 1985
Marriage*She married Lee Franklin Moore on 19 May 1934 in McDowell Co., NC.1 
Children
  • Ruby Moore2 b. 9 May 1935, d. 11 May 1935
  • Doris Mae Moore
  • Leroy Moore
  • Willard Frank Moore
  • James Moore b. 15 Nov 1943, d. 6 May 1944
  • Mary Elizabeth Moore
  • Reba Estelle Moore b. 16 Jun 1947, d. 23 Apr 1996
  • Brenda Kay Moore
  • Davis Andrew Moore2

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Alfreda Whisenant

ID# 8990, b. 10 June 1923, d. 1 March 2010
Alfreda Whisenant Avery
(Obituary Photo)
Father*Davis Daniel Whisenant b. 17 Mar 1886, d. 17 Nov 1965
Mother*Minnie Mae Hardin b. 30 May 1882, d. 22 Dec 1955
Birth*Alfreda Whisenant was born on 10 June 1923 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Earl Walter Webb Sr. 
Marriage*Alfreda Whisenant married Peter Mozone Avery. 
Death*Alfreda Whisenant died on 1 March 2010 in NC at age 86.2 
Burial*She was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.851944,-81.561111. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 7
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 18, single, not in school, completed 5 years of schooling, not employed. She resides in her father's household.
Obituary*

Family 1

Earl Walter Webb Sr. b. 21 May 1915, d. 6 January 2002
Marriage*Alfreda Whisenant married Earl Walter Webb Sr. 
Child

Family 2

Peter Mozone Avery b. 13 September 1925, d. 11 September 1989
Marriage*Alfreda Whisenant married Peter Mozone Avery. 
Children
  • Jerry Dean Avery
  • Ruby Lavone Avery
  • Kenneth Lee Avery
  • Nancy Anne Avery
  • Robert Baxter Avery
  • John Allen Avery

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Peter Mozone Avery1

ID# 8991, b. 13 September 1925, d. 11 September 1989
Birth*Peter Mozone Avery was born on 13 September 1925 in Gaston Co., NC. 
Marriage*He married Alfreda Whisenant, daughter of Davis Daniel Whisenant and Minnie Mae Hardin. 
Death*Peter Mozone Avery died on 11 September 1989 in Concord, Cabarrus Co., NC, at age 63. 

Family

Alfreda Whisenant b. 10 June 1923, d. 1 March 2010
Children
  • Jerry Dean Avery
  • Ruby Lavone Avery
  • Kenneth Lee Avery
  • Nancy Anne Avery
  • Robert Baxter Avery
  • John Allen Avery

Citations

  1. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Lee Franklin Moore

ID# 8992, b. 14 July 1911, d. 2 December 1985
Birth*Lee Franklin Moore was born on 14 July 1911 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Ruth Estelle Whisenant, daughter of Davis Daniel Whisenant and Minnie Mae Hardin, on 19 May 1934 in McDowell Co., NC.1 
Death*Lee Franklin Moore died on 2 December 1985 in Burke Co., NC, at age 74. 
Census*Lee Franklin Moore appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Linville, Burke Co., NC, age 28, md., competed the 4rh. grade. He is employed as a Table Inspector at a furniture factory. His wage last year was $450. He owns a home valued at $150. 

Family

Ruth Estelle Whisenant b. 15 September 1917, d. 14 April 1997
Children
  • Ruby Moore2 b. 9 May 1935, d. 11 May 1935
  • Doris Mae Moore
  • Leroy Moore
  • Willard Frank Moore
  • James Moore b. 15 Nov 1943, d. 6 May 1944
  • Mary Elizabeth Moore
  • Reba Estelle Moore b. 16 Jun 1947, d. 23 Apr 1996
  • Brenda Kay Moore
  • Davis Andrew Moore2

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Edd M. Mulwee

ID# 8994, b. 10 June 1888, d. 16 September 1985
Birth*Edd M. Mulwee was born on 10 June 1888.1 
Marriage*He married Consuella Whisenant, daughter of Davis Daniel Whisenant and Minnie Mae Hardin. 
Death*Edd M. Mulwee died on 16 September 1985 at age 97. 
Burial*He was buried in O'Kelley Cem., Candler, Buncombe Co., NC. 

Family

Consuella Whisenant b. 11 November 1905, d. 30 April 1988

Citations

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

Era Ellen Gosnell

ID# 8995, b. 7 August 1909, d. 26 October 1998
Birth*Era Ellen Gosnell was born on 7 August 1909 in Madison Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Ervin Theodore Whisnant, son of Theodore Waighstill Collett Whisenant and Mary Emily Chapman, on 18 February 1928 in Buncombe Co., NC.2 
Death*Era Ellen Gosnell died on 26 October 1998 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 89; widow.3 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Pontiac, Oakland Co., MIage 20, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 30, md., not completed any schooling, not employed.
Obituary*
Name Variation Era Ellen Gosnell was also known as Bill. 

Family

Ervin Theodore Whisnant b. 29 December 1897, d. 24 January 1976
Marriage*She married Ervin Theodore Whisnant, son of Theodore Waighstill Collett Whisenant and Mary Emily Chapman, on 18 February 1928 in Buncombe Co., NC.2 
Children
  • Rex Whisnant+ b. 17 Jan 1929, d. 30 Dec 1995
  • Wilma Judy Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Rex Whisnant

ID# 8997, b. 17 January 1929, d. 30 December 1995
Father*Ervin Theodore Whisnant b. 29 Dec 1897, d. 24 Jan 1976
Mother*Era Ellen Gosnell b. 7 Aug 1909, d. 26 Oct 1998
Birth*Rex Whisnant was born on 17 January 1929 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ruth Georgia Vines. 
Death*Rex Whisnant died on 30 December 1995 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 66; widowed.1 
Burial*He was buried in St. Mary's Eps. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Pontiac, Oakland Co., MIage 1
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 11, attending school, completed 4th. grade.
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*Rex Whisnant began military service on 23 February 1946 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Note*He Note: According to his obituary he was a veteran of World War II, having served in the US Navy. Note: the war in Europe ended in May 1945, and the war in Asis ended in Aug 1945. Rex would have been only 16 years old when the war ended.3 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 16 December 1947. 

Family 1

Vera Marguerite Zahola
Child
  • Rex Ervin Whisnant

Family 2

Ruth Georgia Vines b. 10 August 1930, d. 25 March 1995
Marriage*He married Ruth Georgia Vines. 
Children
  • Michael Allen Whisnant
  • Audrey Elaine Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.