George M. Hamrick

ID# 9255, b. circa 1824
Birth*George M. Hamrick was born circa 1824 in York Co., SC.1 
Marriage*He married Hannah Naomi Mitchell before 1851. 
Census*George M. Hamrick appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in York Co., SC. 

Family

Hannah Naomi Mitchell b. 23 December 1827, d. 30 September 1891

Citations

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

William Albert Branch

ID# 9256, b. 19 July 1899, d. 8 August 1975
Birth*William Albert Branch was born on 19 July 1899 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Junie Idella Whisenant, daughter of Eli Burlison Whisenant and Viola Tryphena Branch, circa 1918. 
Death*William Albert Branch died on 8 August 1975 at age 76.1 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.1 
Census*William Albert Branch appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 40, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is employed at a furniture factory. 

Family

Junie Idella Whisenant b. 13 October 1897, d. 19 September 1969
Children

Citations

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

Zalie Mae Whisenant

ID# 9257, b. 5 August 1906, d. 17 February 1969
Father*Eli Burlison Whisenant b. 15 Apr 1872, d. 12 Nov 1939
Mother*Viola Tryphena Branch b. 2 Oct 1875, d. 22 May 1954
Birth*Zalie Mae Whisenant was born on 5 August 1906 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Robert Lee Secrest on 27 May 1933 in McDowell Co., NC.3 
Death*Zalie Mae Whisenant died on 17 February 1969 in Burke Co., NC, at age 62; married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 3
1920Marion, McDowell Co., NCage 13
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 21, single, living at home
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 24, md., completed 6 years of school, not employed. She and her family reside in her mother's household.

Family

Robert Lee Secrest b. 24 September 1913, d. 15 May 1989
Marriage*Zalie Mae Whisenant married Robert Lee Secrest on 27 May 1933 in McDowell Co., NC.3 
Children
  • Edward L. Secrest
  • Doris Christina Secrest3
  • David Robert Secrest3

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Robert Lee Secrest

ID# 9258, b. 24 September 1913, d. 15 May 1989
Birth*Robert Lee Secrest was born on 24 September 1913 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Zalie Mae Whisenant, daughter of Eli Burlison Whisenant and Viola Tryphena Branch, on 27 May 1933 in McDowell Co., NC.2 
Death*Robert Lee Secrest died on 15 May 1989 in Burke Co., NC, at age 75.1 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.1 
Census*Robert Lee Secrest appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 24, md., completed 5 years of schooling. He is employed at a furniture factory. His wage last year was $672. He and his family reside with this mother-in-law Viola Whisenant. 

Family

Zalie Mae Whisenant b. 5 August 1906, d. 17 February 1969
Children
  • Edward L. Secrest
  • Doris Christina Secrest2
  • David Robert Secrest2

Citations

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

Rebecca Belle Whisenant

ID# 9259, b. 1 January 1914
Father*Eli Burlison Whisenant b. 15 Apr 1872, d. 12 Nov 1939
Mother*Viola Tryphena Branch b. 2 Oct 1875, d. 22 May 1954
Birth*Rebecca Belle Whisenant was born on 1 January 1914 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Marion, McDowell Co., NCage 6
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 16, single
Residence* In 1981 Rebecca lived in Hampton City, VA; Her married name was Clontz. 

Citations

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

Silas Jasper Randall

ID# 9260, b. 18 July 1836, d. 25 October 1901
Birth*Silas Jasper Randall was born on 18 July 1836 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Emiline Ann Whisonant, daughter of Davidson J. Whisonant and Elizabeth E. Strain, on 7 June 1868 in Hunt Co., TX.2 
Death*Silas Jasper Randall died on 25 October 1901 in Campbell, Hunt Co., TX, at age 65.1 
Burial*He was buried in Humboldt Cem., Hunt Co., TX, 33.178889,-95.986944. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Hunt Co., TXage 44, md., farmer
1900Hunt Co., TXage 64, md. 31 yrs., farmer

Family

Emiline Ann Whisonant b. 22 February 1845, d. 30 July 1928
Children

Citations

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

Lola Jimmie Whisenant

ID# 9261, b. 15 February 1910, d. 19 April 1981
Father*Eli Burlison Whisenant b. 15 Apr 1872, d. 12 Nov 1939
Mother*Viola Tryphena Branch b. 2 Oct 1875, d. 22 May 1954
Birth*Lola Jimmie Whisenant was born on 15 February 1910 in Burke Co., NC. 
Death*She died on 19 April 1981 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 71. 
Burial*She was buried in Catawba Valley Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.781667,-81.689167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 2 months
1920Marion, McDowell Co., NCage 10
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 18, single, living at home
Obituary*

Family

Oscar Stamey
Children
  • Helen Stamey
  • Billie Oscar Stamey
  • James Bennett Stamey
  • Ned Stamey
  • Robert Jackson Stamey
  • Thomas Altan Stamey

Carl Edward Whisnant

ID# 9263, b. 20 February 1932, d. 19 November 1990
Father*Howard William Whisnant b. 19 Aug 1907, d. 14 Mar 1963
Mother*Nanny H. Goss b. 13 Jun 1899, d. 20 Nov 1968
Birth*Carl Edward Whisnant was born on 20 February 1932 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 19 November 1990 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 58; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Westlawn Gardens of Memory Cem., Clemmons, Forsyth Co., NC, 36.027778,-80.371389. 
Obituary*
Census*Carl Edward Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 8, attending school, completed 2nd. grade. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 12 July 1951 U.S. Air Force enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 11 July 1955. 
Note*He graduated from Catawba College in 1959. He was a lifetime member of the Forsyth Toastmasters Club, and it's associate area governor. He was a former member of the Winston-Salem Jaycees, and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War. He was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., where he was Sales, Personnel Development Manager with 30 years service. 

Family

Ardie V. Houck

Citations

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

J. H. Randall

ID# 9267, b. 19 December 1888, d. 21 May 1916
Father*Silas Jasper Randall b. 18 Jul 1836, d. 25 Oct 1901
Mother*Emiline Ann Whisonant b. 22 Feb 1845, d. 30 Jul 1928
Birth*J. H. Randall was born on 19 December 1888 in TX.1 
Death*He died on 21 May 1916 at age 27.1 
Burial*He was buried in Humboldt Cem., Hunt Co., TX, 33.178889,-95.986944. 
Census*J. H. Randall appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Hunt Co., TX, age 13. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Edward William Branch Sr.

ID# 9269, b. 1 September 1918, d. 20 July 2004
Father*William Albert Branch b. 19 Jul 1899, d. 8 Aug 1975
Mother*Junie Idella Whisenant b. 13 Oct 1897, d. 19 Sep 1969
Birth*Edward William Branch Sr. was born on 1 September 1918 in Burke Co., NC; He married Irene Fox.1,2 
Death*He died on 20 July 2004 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, at age 85.2 
Residence* In 1998 Edward lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Nela Olive Whisenant

ID# 9270, b. 14 March 1902, d. 9 February 1935
Father*Eli Burlison Whisenant b. 15 Apr 1872, d. 12 Nov 1939
Mother*Viola Tryphena Branch b. 2 Oct 1875, d. 22 May 1954
Birth*Nela Olive Whisenant was born on 14 March 1902 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Elisha Harrison Carswell on 1 July 1923 in McDowell Co., NC. 
Death*Nela Olive Whisenant died on 9 February 1935 in Burke Co., NC, at age 32; married. Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.d. as 9 Feb 1937. The informant was State Hospital Records, Morganton, NC.1 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 7
1920Marion, McDowell Co., NCage 16
1930Census data not found.
Name Variation Nela Olive Whisenant was also known as Ollie. 

Family

Elisha Harrison Carswell b. 14 March 1896, d. March 1971
Marriage*She married Elisha Harrison Carswell on 1 July 1923 in McDowell Co., NC. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Elisha Harrison Carswell

ID# 9271, b. 14 March 1896, d. March 1971
Birth*Elisha Harrison Carswell was born on 14 March 1896.1 
Marriage*He married Nela Olive Whisenant, daughter of Eli Burlison Whisenant and Viola Tryphena Branch, on 1 July 1923 in McDowell Co., NC. 
Death*Elisha Harrison Carswell died in March 1971 in NC.1 

Family

Nela Olive Whisenant b. 14 March 1902, d. 9 February 1935
Children

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

Mamie Viola Whisenant

ID# 9272, b. 11 May 1916, d. 28 June 1917
Father*Eli Burlison Whisenant b. 15 Apr 1872, d. 12 Nov 1939
Mother*Viola Tryphena Branch b. 2 Oct 1875, d. 22 May 1954
Birth*Mamie Viola Whisenant was born on 11 May 1916 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.3 
Death*She died on 28 June 1917 in Burke Co., NC, at age 1.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  4. [S28] Tombstone.

Rosa Lee Seagle

ID# 9282, b. 12 October 1888, d. 26 February 1917
Birth*Rosa Lee Seagle was born on 12 October 1888 in NC; Her father was John Seagle.1 
Marriage*She married Ervin Morehead Whisenant, son of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 25 December 1904 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Death*Rosa Lee Seagle died on 26 February 1917 in Catawba, York Co., SC, at age 28; married.3 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.1 
Census*Rosa Lee Seagle appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 23, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living. (Note: Her father John, and brother Robert also live with her and her husband.). 

Family

Ervin Morehead Whisenant b. 8 March 1883, d. 13 February 1953
Children

Citations

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

Sophia Lee Cowan

ID# 9283, b. 3 November 1893, d. August 1982
Birth*Sophia Lee Cowan was born on 3 November 1893 in SC.1 
Marriage*She married Ervin Morehead Whisenant, son of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 15 May 1918 in York Co., SC.2 
Death*Sophia Lee Cowan died in August 1982 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC, at age 88.1 
Burial*She was buried in Laurelwood Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.931667,-81.034167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Catawba, York Co., SCage 26, md.
1930Catawba, York Co., SCage 34, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Catawba, York Co., SCage 38, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Ervin Morehead Whisenant b. 8 March 1883, d. 13 February 1953
Marriage*Sophia Lee Cowan married Ervin Morehead Whisenant, son of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 15 May 1918 in York Co., SC.2 
Children

Citations

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

Mabel Caroline Bost

ID# 9284, b. 6 April 1911, d. 3 April 2004
Father*Ernest Calloway Bost b. 27 Oct 1889, d. 20 Aug 1958
Mother*Annie Carrie May Whisenant b. 12 Jan 1890, d. 22 Sep 1985
Birth*Mabel Caroline Bost was born on 6 April 1911 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC; She married John Tate Carson on 01 Sep 1930.1 
Death*She died on 3 April 2004 in Lexington Co., SC, at age 92. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 8
1930Marion, McDowell Co., NCage 19, single, resides with parents.
Residence* In 1991 Mabel lived in West Columbia, Lexington Co., SC. 

Citations

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

Roby McCoy Bost

ID# 9286, b. 25 October 1912, d. 23 January 1993
Father*Ernest Calloway Bost b. 27 Oct 1889, d. 20 Aug 1958
Mother*Annie Carrie May Whisenant b. 12 Jan 1890, d. 22 Sep 1985
Birth*Roby McCoy Bost was born on 25 October 1912 in Bee Tree, Buncombe Co., NC; He married Edith Pendergrass on 02 Nov 1933. He married Mytrle Hartsoe.1 
Death*He died on 23 January 1993 at age 80. 
Burial*He was buried in Bethany Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 7
1930Marion, McDowell Co., NCage 17, single, resides with parents
Name Variation Roby McCoy Bost was also known as Mack. 
Residence* In 1991 Roby lived in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC. 

Citations

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

Ernest Conley Bost

ID# 9289, b. 24 May 1914, d. 20 March 2006
Father*Ernest Calloway Bost b. 27 Oct 1889, d. 20 Aug 1958
Mother*Annie Carrie May Whisenant b. 12 Jan 1890, d. 22 Sep 1985
Birth*Ernest Conley Bost was born on 24 May 1914 in Bee Tree, Buncombe Co., NC; He married Sadie Ruth Ballance on 09 Sep 1939. He was also married to Margaret. Margaret's married name was "Pittman".1 
Death*He died on 20 March 2006 at age 91. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 5
1930Marion, McDowell Co., NCage 16
Name Variation Ernest Conley Bost was also known as Con. 
Residence* In 1991 Ernest lived in Marion, McDowell Co., NC. 

Citations

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

Hazel Nora Bost

ID# 9292, b. 2 July 1916, d. 17 October 2009
Father*Ernest Calloway Bost b. 27 Oct 1889, d. 20 Aug 1958
Mother*Annie Carrie May Whisenant b. 12 Jan 1890, d. 22 Sep 1985
Birth*Hazel Nora Bost was born on 2 July 1916 in Burke Co., NC; She married Kenneth Justice Poteat on 15 Aug 1937. 
Death*She died on 17 October 2009 in NC at age 93.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 3 yrs., 6 months
1930Marion, McDowell Co., NCage 13
Residence* Hazel lived in Marion, McDowell Co., NC. 

Citations

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

Edith Pearl Bost

ID# 9294, b. 3 March 1920, d. 29 October 2001
Father*Ernest Calloway Bost b. 27 Oct 1889, d. 20 Aug 1958
Mother*Annie Carrie May Whisenant b. 12 Jan 1890, d. 22 Sep 1985
Birth*Edith Pearl Bost was born on 3 March 1920 in Burke Co., NC; She married Carl Wesley Hicks on 11 Apr 1942.1 
Death*She died on 29 October 2001 in Niota, Mcminn Co., TN, at age 81. 
Census*Edith Pearl Bost appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Marion, McDowell Co., NC, age 10. 
Residence* In 1991 Edith lived in Niota, Mcminn Co., TN. 

Citations

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

Ivis R. Bost

ID# 9300, b. 20 April 1929, d. 9 January 2009
Father*Ernest Calloway Bost b. 27 Oct 1889, d. 20 Aug 1958
Mother*Annie Carrie May Whisenant b. 12 Jan 1890, d. 22 Sep 1985
Birth*Ivis R. Bost was born on 20 April 1929 in McDowell Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 9 January 2009 at age 79.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Marion, McDowell Co., NCage 1
1940Marion, McDowell Co., NCage 10, completed the 5th. grade.
Residence* In 1991 Ivis lived in Loudon, Loudon Co., TN; never married. 

Citations

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