Jennie Mae Welch

ID# 9303, b. 1 January 1913, d. 30 April 2000
Birth*Jennie Mae Welch was born on 1 January 1913 in Stanley, Gaston Co., NC; Her parents were J. Charels Welch and Martha A. Chronister.1 
Marriage*She married Lemuel Taylor Whisnant, son of George Thomas Whisnant and Alpha Harriet Hedrick, before 1939.2 
Death*Jennie Mae Welch died on 30 April 2000 in Dallas, Gaston Co., NC, at age 87.1,3 
Census*Jennie Mae Welch appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, age 27, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is employed as a spooler at a cotton mill. Her wage last year was $72. She and her son reside with her parents. J. C. & Edna Welch. Jennie's husband resides with his parents. [e.d. 36-24, sheet 12B, household #230] 

Family

Lemuel Taylor Whisnant b. 27 May 1917, d. 25 February 2001
Child
  • James Lamar Whisnant

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.
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Nancy [unknown]

ID# 9307
Marriage*Nancy [unknown] married Adam Whisnant. 

Family

Adam Whisnant b. before 1841
Child

Paul Calvin Shipman

ID# 9308, b. 24 December 1924, d. 11 October 1958
Burial*Paul Calvin Shipman was buried in Oakwood Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.739167,-81.343056.1 
Birth*He was born on 24 December 1924 in Catawba Co., NC; His parents were John T. Shipman and Effie Keith.1 
Marriage*He married Marie Aileen Whisnant, daughter of Clarence Lee Whisnant and Elsie L. Eckard, on 20 April 1946 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Paul Calvin Shipman died on 11 October 1958 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 33; married.1 

Family

Marie Aileen Whisnant b. 22 December 1926, d. 6 August 2011
Children

Citations

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

Robert Thomas King Jr.

ID# 9309, b. 31 March 1927, d. 15 October 2012
Birth*Robert Thomas King Jr. was born on 31 March 1927 in Rockingham Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Marie Aileen Whisnant, daughter of Clarence Lee Whisnant and Elsie L. Eckard, on 14 October 1961 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*Robert Thomas King Jr. died on 15 October 2012 at age 85. 
Residence* In August 2011 Robert lived in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC. 

Family

Marie Aileen Whisnant b. 22 December 1926, d. 6 August 2011
Child
  • Robert Thomas King III

Citations

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

Laura Ellen Wilson

ID# 9311, b. 10 September 1870, d. 11 December 1961
Birth*Laura Ellen Wilson was born on 10 September 1870 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Daniel Frederick Whisenant, son of Luther Sylvester Whisenhunt and Mary Magdalene Killian, on 4 February 1894 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Death*Laura Ellen Wilson died on 11 December 1961 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 91; widowed.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Oakwood Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.739167,-81.343056.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lovelady, Caldwell Co., NCage 29, md. 6 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 39, md. 1 time, 16 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 48, md.
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 59, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 69, md., completed the 7th. grade.

Family

Daniel Frederick Whisenant b. 22 August 1873, d. 19 March 1961
Marriage*Laura Ellen Wilson married Daniel Frederick Whisenant, son of Luther Sylvester Whisenhunt and Mary Magdalene Killian, on 4 February 1894 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  4. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Doris Evelyn Whisnant

ID# 9312, b. 17 February 1922, d. 20 November 1930
Father*Clarence Lee Whisnant b. 30 Apr 1896, d. 10 May 1969
Mother*Elsie L. Eckard b. 15 Jul 1892, d. 31 Mar 1971
Birth*Doris Evelyn Whisnant was born on 17 February 1922 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 20 November 1930 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 8.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Oakwood Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.739167,-81.343056.1 

Citations

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

William Preston Whisonant

ID# 9313, b. 13 August 1859, d. 6 May 1946
Father*William Michael Whisonant b. 9 Sep 1820, d. 11 Nov 1903
Mother*Lucy Ann Fulton b. 29 Jun 1828, d. 1 Nov 1866
Birth*William Preston Whisonant was born on 13 August 1859 in Hickory Grove, York Co., SC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Mary Brown Castles on 18 December 1890.1 
Death*William Preston Whisonant died on 6 May 1946 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 86.1,2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Lawn Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.257500,-80.913611.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Boydton, York Co., SCage 1
1870Yorkville, York Co., SC
1880Census record not found.
1900Smyrna, York Co., SCage 40, md. 10 yrs., farmer
1910Hickory Grove, York Co., SCage 50, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., farmer
1920Bethel, York Co., SCage 60, md., farmer
1930Bethel, York Co., SCage 70, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 30
1940Bethel, York Co., SCage 80, md., completed 3 years of high school. He is employed as a farm manager. He owns a farmhouse valued at $3000. [e.d. 46-1, sheet 10B, household #157]

Family

Mary Brown Castles b. 29 October 1868, d. 27 April 1963
Marriage*William Preston Whisonant married Mary Brown Castles on 18 December 1890.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S74] Letter, Joy Laurice Whisonant Sparrow to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Mary Brown Castles

ID# 9314, b. 29 October 1868, d. 27 April 1963
Birth*Mary Brown Castles was born on 29 October 1868 in York, York Co., SC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married William Preston Whisonant, son of William Michael Whisonant and Lucy Ann Fulton, on 18 December 1890.1 
Death*Mary Brown Castles died on 27 April 1963 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 94.1,2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Lawn Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.257500,-80.913611.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Smyrna, York Co., SCage 32, md. 10 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1910Hickory Grove, York Co., SCage 33, md. 1 time, 18 yrs
1920Bethel, York Co., SCage 50, md.
1930Bethel, York Co., SCage 60, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Bethel, York Co., SCage 71, md., completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed.

Family

William Preston Whisonant b. 13 August 1859, d. 6 May 1946
Marriage*Mary Brown Castles married William Preston Whisonant, son of William Michael Whisonant and Lucy Ann Fulton, on 18 December 1890.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S74] Letter, Joy Laurice Whisonant Sparrow to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Lamar Neal Gaston

ID# 9315, b. 4 April 1927, d. 5 January 2009
Birth*Lamar Neal Gaston was born on 4 April 1927 in Belmont, Gaston Co., NC.1 
Burial*He was buried in Union Pres. Ch. Cem., Gaston Co., NC.2 
Death*He died on 5 January 2009 in SC at age 81.2 

Family

Mary Jean Whisnant
Children
  • Nancy Laurice Gaston
  • Lamar Neal Gaston Jr.

Citations

  1. [S74] Letter, Joy Laurice Whisonant Sparrow to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Nan Jane Brittain

ID# 9316, b. 6 October 1906, d. 7 September 1974
Birth*Nan Jane Brittain was born on 6 October 1906 in NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Daniel Carroll Whisnant, son of Daniel Frederick Whisenant and Laura Ellen Wilson, on 2 September 1934 in Catawba Co., NC.4 
Death*Nan Jane Brittain died on 7 September 1974 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 67; married.4,2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Oakwood Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.739167,-81.343056.2 
Census*Nan Jane Brittain appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, age 32, md., completed 3 years of college. She is not employed. 

Family

Daniel Carroll Whisnant b. 2 May 1903, d. 17 March 1987
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Revonda Sue Yount

ID# 9319, b. 21 August 1937, d. 17 July 2013
Birth*Revonda Sue Yount was born on 21 August 1937 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 17 July 2013 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 75.1,2 
Obituary*

Family

Jack Norman Whisnant
Child
  • Elizabeth Renee Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Frances Rebecca Keever

ID# 9320, b. 25 May 1866, d. 11 February 1938
Birth*Frances Rebecca Keever was born on 25 May 1866 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married William Daniel Whisenant, son of Alberto Barton Whisenant and Sarah Elizabeth [unknown], on 19 December 1890 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Death*Frances Rebecca Keever died on 11 February 1938 in Lovelady, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 71; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Friendship Meth. Ch. Cem., Connelly Springs, Burke Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Icard, Burke Co., NCage 34, md. 8 yrs., 4 ch., 3 living
1920Icard, Burke Co., NCage 53, md.
1930Lovelady, Caldwell Co., NCage 63, md., 1st. md. age 20

Family

William Daniel Whisenant b. 22 September 1863, d. 25 February 1946
Marriage*Frances Rebecca Keever married William Daniel Whisenant, son of Alberto Barton Whisenant and Sarah Elizabeth [unknown], on 19 December 1890 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Malinda Caroline Day

ID# 9321, b. 26 February 1881, d. October 1904
Birth*Malinda Caroline Day was born on 26 February 1881 in TN. 
Marriage*She married Tildon Augustus Whisenant, son of Alberto Barton Whisenant and Sarah Elizabeth [unknown], on 29 April 1899 in Unicoi Co., TN.1 
Death*Malinda Caroline Day died in October 1904 at age 23. 
Census*Malinda Caroline Day appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Wise Co., VA, age 18, md. 1 yr., 1 ch., 1 living. 

Family

Tildon Augustus Whisenant b. 25 December 1878, d. 6 March 1942
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Lorna May Whisenant

ID# 9322, b. 13 March 1900, d. 12 September 1986
Father*Tildon Augustus Whisenant b. 25 Dec 1878, d. 6 Mar 1942
Mother*Malinda Caroline Day b. 26 Feb 1881, d. Oct 1904
Birth*Lorna May Whisenant was born on 13 March 1900 in VA.1 
Marriage*She married Levi Ernest Rowe on 30 October 1915 in Kanawha Co., WV.2 
Marriage*Lorna May Whisenant married Guy Lewis Williams circa 1919. 
Death*Lorna May Whisenant died on 12 September 1986 in WV at age 86. 
Burial*She was buried in Graceland Memorial Park Cem., South Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, 38.31830, -81.72560. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Wise Co., VAage 2 months
1910Census data not found.
1930Spring Fork, Kanawha Co., WVage 30, md., 1st. md. age 20. She is the head of the household. [e.d. 20-74, sheet 28A]

Family 1

Levi Ernest Rowe b. 22 February 1896, d. 18 May 1918
Marriage*Lorna May Whisenant married Levi Ernest Rowe on 30 October 1915 in Kanawha Co., WV.2 

Family 2

Guy Lewis Williams b. 24 October 1896, d. 1949
Marriage*Lorna May Whisenant married Guy Lewis Williams circa 1919. 
Children

Citations

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

Alice J. Bynum

ID# 9323, b. 12 March 1891, d. 17 January 1967
Birth*Alice J. Bynum was born on 12 March 1891 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married James Adam Whisnant, son of George M. Whisnant and Missouri Melinda Dagenhart, on 24 December 1913 in Lincoln Co., NC.2 
Death*Alice J. Bynum died on 17 January 1967 in Lincoln Co., NC, at age 75; widowed.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in City Memorial Gardens Cem., Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Iron Station, Lincoln Co., NCage 28, md.
1930Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 39, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 49, md, completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed. She owns a farmhouse valued at $2000. She live alone in this dwelling. [e.d. 55-11, sheet 6A, household #85]

Family

James Adam Whisnant b. 7 October 1883, d. 16 June 1958
Marriage*Alice J. Bynum married James Adam Whisnant, son of George M. Whisnant and Missouri Melinda Dagenhart, on 24 December 1913 in Lincoln Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

James Eli Drum

ID# 9324, b. 22 April 1897, d. September 1965
Birth*James Eli Drum was born on 22 April 1897 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Gertrude Whisnant, daughter of George M. Whisnant and Missouri Melinda Dagenhart, on 7 December 1919 in Lincoln Co., NC.2 
Death*James Eli Drum died in September 1965 at age 68.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 23, md.
1930Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 30, md., war vet., farm laborer, 1st. md. age 23
1940Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NCage 42, widow, completed the 2nd. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1200. Besides his children, his mother-in-law resides in the household. [e.d. 55-17, sheet 23A, household #411]

Family

Elizabeth Gertrude Whisnant b. 8 February 1899, d. 2 August 1937
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  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
  4. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Gussie Maybell Terry

ID# 9325, b. 8 June 1918, d. 30 July 1951
Birth*Gussie Maybell Terry was born on 8 June 1918 in Rutherford Co., NC; Note: Her death certificate listed her birth date as "07 July, age 33".1 
Marriage*She married Millard W. Whisnant, son of Martin Whisnant and Gussie Whisnant, on 10 July 1937 in Cleveland Co., NC.2 
Death*Gussie Maybell Terry died on 30 July 1951 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 33; widowed.1,3 
Burial*She was buried in Wall's Baptist Church Cem., Rutherford Co., NC. 

Family

Millard W. Whisnant b. 13 December 1912, d. 15 December 1993
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.

Norris Thomas Whisnant

ID# 9328, b. 7 April 1938, d. 14 January 2004
Father*Millard W. Whisnant b. 13 Dec 1912, d. 15 Dec 1993
Mother*Gussie Maybell Terry b. 8 Jun 1918, d. 30 Jul 1951
Birth*Norris Thomas Whisnant was born on 7 April 1938 in Rutherford Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 14 January 2004 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 65.1 
Obituary*
Residence* In 1991 Norris lived in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Family

Betty Delores Beale
Children
  • Suzanne Renee Whisnant
  • Norris Thomas Whisnant Jr.

Citations

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

Ralph William Whisnant

ID# 9330, b. 19 October 1939, d. 9 February 1991
Father*Millard W. Whisnant b. 13 Dec 1912, d. 15 Dec 1993
Mother*Gussie Maybell Terry b. 8 Jun 1918, d. 30 Jul 1951
Birth*Ralph William Whisnant was born on 19 October 1939 in Rutherford Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Jewell Ann Lawter. 
Death*Ralph William Whisnant died on 9 February 1991 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 51; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Wall's Baptist Church Cem., Rutherford Co., NC. 
Obituary* 

Family

Jewell Ann Lawter b. 5 May 1943, d. 6 May 2000

Citations

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

Sally A. Randall

ID# 9334, b. 5 April 1869, d. 28 October 1957
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*Sally A. Randall was born on 5 April 1869 in Campbell, Hunt Co., TX.1 
Death*She died on 28 October 1957 in Campbell, Hunt Co., TX, at age 88; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Brigham Cem., Campbell, Hunt Co., TX, 33.170000,-95.941667.1 
Census*Sally A. Randall appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Hunt Co., TX, age 11, daughter. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Mary E. Randall

ID# 9335, b. 21 March 1871, d. 5 January 1961
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*Mary E. Randall was born on 21 March 1871 in TX.1 
Death*She died on 5 January 1961 in Greenville, Hunt Co., TX, at age 89; widowed.1 
Census*Mary E. Randall appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Hunt Co., TX, age 9, daughter. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Janet Victoria Whisnant

ID# 9336, b. 27 July 1939, d. 24 March 1972
Father*Harry Lee Whisnant b. 12 Aug 1911, d. 2 Jun 2001
Mother*Lucille White b. 9 Aug 1914, d. 16 May 2009
Birth*Janet Victoria Whisnant was born on 27 July 1939 in NC; Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as "27 Jul 1940". This must be incorrect as she was listed in the April 1940 U.S. census as 8 months old. 
Death*She died on 24 March 1972 in Burke Co., NC, at age 32; never married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Grace Lutheran Ch. Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC.1 
Census*Janet Victoria Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC, age 8 months. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Charles A. Whisenhunt

ID# 9337, b. 7 July 1871, d. 16 January 1918
Father*Henry C. Whisenhunt b. 2 Aug 1839, d. 31 May 1919
Mother*Charlotte Elizabeth [unknown] b. 16 May 1844, d. 11 Jan 1913
Birth*Charles A. Whisenhunt was born on 7 July 1871 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Death*He died on 16 January 1918 in Polk Co., AR, at age 46.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Concord Cem., Polk Co., AR, 34.588056,-94.121667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Ouachita, Polk Co., ARage 9
1900Eagle Gap, Polk Co., ARage 28, single, resides with parents
1910Eagle Gap, Polk Co., ARage 38, single, farmer

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Lewis Neal Whisenhunt1

ID# 9339, b. 22 February 1878, d. 16 December 1929
Father*Henry C. Whisenhunt b. 2 Aug 1839, d. 31 May 1919
Mother*Charlotte Elizabeth [unknown] b. 16 May 1844, d. 11 Jan 1913
Birth*Lewis Neal Whisenhunt was born on 22 February 1878 in AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Clara Elsie Ward on 22 February 1918 in Polk Co., AR.3 
Marriage*Lewis Neal Whisenhunt married Millie May Davis on 24 December 1921 in Polk Co., AR. 
Death*Lewis Neal Whisenhunt died on 16 December 1929 in OK at age 51.4,2 
Burial*He was buried in Konawa Memorial Cem., Konawa, Seminole Co., OK, 34.970833,-96.773333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Ouachita, Polk Co., ARage 2, listed as a female.
1900Eagle Gap, Polk Co., ARage 22, single, resides with parents, listed as a male
1910Eagle Gap, Polk Co., ARage 32, single, farmer
Residence* In September 1918 Lewis lived in Mena, Polk Co., AR.1 
Note*He Note: I was told that the death certificate listed his parents as "Henry Neal Whisenhunt and Elizabeth Lewis". 

Family 1

Clara Elsie Ward b. 28 January 1903, d. 17 June 1918
Marriage*He married Clara Elsie Ward on 22 February 1918 in Polk Co., AR.3 

Family 2

Millie May Davis b. 27 July 1907, d. 15 March 1989
Marriage*Lewis Neal Whisenhunt married Millie May Davis on 24 December 1921 in Polk Co., AR. 
Child
  • Uranus Mars Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Joseph Minor Whisenhunt

ID# 9340, b. May 1855, d. 6 November 1926
Father*Henry J. N. Whisenhunt b. 27 Apr 1833, d. 10 Apr 1896
Mother*Amanda Smith b. 30 Aug 1834, d. 24 Jan 1885
Birth*Joseph Minor Whisenhunt was born in May 1855 in Van Zandt Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Germettie Caroline Pickens on 17 April 1879 in Van Zandt Co., TX. 
Death*Joseph Minor Whisenhunt died on 6 November 1926 at age 71.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Mustang, Van Zandt Co., TXage 3
1870Canton, Van Zandt Co., TXage 13
1880Van Zandt Co., TXage 23, md., farming
1900Van Zandt Co., TXage 45, md. 21 yrs., farmer
1910Census record not found
1920Liberty, Anderson Co., TXage 63, md., farmer (Note: His wife is listed here as either "Cathie", or "Collie". The image was very hard to read.)

Family

Germettie Caroline Pickens b. 24 January 1859, d. 13 October 1940
Marriage*Joseph Minor Whisenhunt married Germettie Caroline Pickens on 17 April 1879 in Van Zandt Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

James Marion Whisenhunt

ID# 9341, b. circa 1859
Father*Henry J. N. Whisenhunt b. 27 Apr 1833, d. 10 Apr 1896
Mother*Amanda Smith b. 30 Aug 1834, d. 24 Jan 1885
Birth*James Marion Whisenhunt was born circa 1859 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Ellen Eskue on 30 November 1876 in Van Zandt Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Mustang, Van Zandt Co., TXage 1
1870Canton, Van Zandt Co., TXage 12
1880Van Zandt Co., TXage 21, md., farming
1900Census record not found
1910Hunt Co., TXage 52, md. 1 time, 33 yrs., farmer

Family

Mary Ellen Eskue b. circa 1859
Marriage*James Marion Whisenhunt married Mary Ellen Eskue on 30 November 1876 in Van Zandt Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

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

Noah Valentine Whisenhunt

ID# 9342, b. 2 May 1861, d. 22 January 1930
Father*Henry J. N. Whisenhunt b. 27 Apr 1833, d. 10 Apr 1896
Mother*Amanda Smith b. 30 Aug 1834, d. 24 Jan 1885
Birth*Noah Valentine Whisenhunt was born on 2 May 1861 in Wills Point, Van Zandt Co., TX. 
Marriage*He married Parilee Kiser circa 1878.1 
Death*Noah Valentine Whisenhunt died on 22 January 1930 in Hunt Co., TX, at age 68. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Canton, Van Zandt Co., TXage 11
1880Van Zandt Co., TXage 19, md., farming
1900Hunt Co., TXage 39, md. 22 yrs., farmer
1910Hunt Co., TX
1920Hunt Co., TXage 60, md., farmer

Family

Parilee Kiser b. 17 November 1857, d. 19 July 1928
Marriage*Noah Valentine Whisenhunt married Parilee Kiser circa 1878.1 
Children

Citations

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

Myrtle Hawkes

ID# 9343, b. 25 October 1903, d. 12 December 1973
Birth*Myrtle Hawkes was born on 25 October 1903 in VA.1,2 
Marriage*She married Maney Wesley Whisenhunt, son of Henry Pink Whisenhunt and Ellen White, on 10 May 1921 in Forsyth Co., NC.3,4 
Death*Myrtle Hawkes died on 12 December 1973 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 70; married.2 
Burial*She was buried in Clemmons Memorial Gardens Cem., Forsyth Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930South Fork, Forsyth Co., NCage 26, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Hanestown-Country Club, Forsyth Co., NCage 37, md., completed the 3rd. grade. She is employed as a winder at a cotton mill. Her wage last year was $560.

Family

Maney Wesley Whisenhunt b. 15 September 1898, d. 20 July 1977
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Bessie Mary Hodges

ID# 9344, b. 7 August 1899, d. 16 April 1919
Birth*Bessie Mary Hodges was born on 7 August 1899 in Franklin Co., VA.1 
Marriage*She married Maney Wesley Whisenhunt, son of Henry Pink Whisenhunt and Ellen White, on 1 February 1918 in Forsyth Co., NC.2,3 
Death*Bessie Mary Hodges died on 16 April 1919 in Forsyth Co., NC, at age 19; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Bethel United Meth. Ch. Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, 36.052778,-80.304167. 

Family

Maney Wesley Whisenhunt b. 15 September 1898, d. 20 July 1977

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mattie L. Whisenhunt

ID# 9345, b. 6 September 1906, d. 14 January 1994
Father*Henry Pink Whisenhunt b. Nov 1873, d. b 1910
Mother*Ellen White b. 1 Jul 1876, d. 9 Apr 1959
Birth*Mattie L. Whisenhunt was born on 6 September 1906 in Davidson Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married John Columbus Doby on 2 October 1926 in Forsyth Co., NC.2 
Death*Mattie L. Whisenhunt died on 14 January 1994 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 87; widow.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Broadbay, Forsyth Co., NCage 4
1920South Fork, Forsyth Co., NCage 15. She's living with her mother and step-father Ellen & William Holt. This census listed her last name as "Holt".
1930South Fork, Forsyth Co., NCage 24, md., 1st. md. age 20
Name Variation Mattie L. Whisenhunt was also known as Mittie. 

Family

John Columbus Doby b. 20 February 1901, d. 24 December 1973
Marriage*She married John Columbus Doby on 2 October 1926 in Forsyth Co., NC.2 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

John Columbus Doby

ID# 9346, b. 20 February 1901, d. 24 December 1973
Birth*John Columbus Doby was born on 20 February 1901 in Forsyth Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mattie L. Whisenhunt, daughter of Henry Pink Whisenhunt and Ellen White, on 2 October 1926 in Forsyth Co., NC.2 
Death*John Columbus Doby died on 24 December 1973 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 72; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Bethel United Meth. Ch. Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, 36.052778,-80.304167.1 
Census*John Columbus Doby appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in South Fork, Forsyth Co., NC, age 29, md., 1st. md. age 25. 

Family

Mattie L. Whisenhunt b. 6 September 1906, d. 14 January 1994

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Hillery Pruitt

ID# 9347, b. September 1890, d. 18 November 1961
Birth*Hillery Pruitt was born in September 1890 in Patrick Co., VA; Note: Census reports are inconsistant about his place of birth. They either say "VA" or "NC". His parents were Joseph Pruitt and Elizabeth Pole.1 
Marriage*He married Stella M. Whisenhunt, daughter of Henry Pink Whisenhunt and Ellen White, on 26 April 1913 in Forsyth Co., NC.2 
Death*Hillery Pruitt died on 18 November 1961 in Forsyth Co., NC, at age 71; Note: His death certificate listed him incorrectly as as "divorced", and born on 15 Sep 1903 in Patraick Co., VA. The informant was Forsyth Co. Welfare Dept.3 
Burial*He was buried in Bethel Cem., Forsyth Co., NC.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Patrick Co., VAage 9
1920South Fork, Forsyth Co., NCage 29, md., works at cotton mill
1930South Fork, Forsyth Co., NCage 38, md., 1st. md. age 21, farm laborer

Family

Stella M. Whisenhunt b. 4 December 1895, d. 20 March 1938
Marriage*Hillery Pruitt married Stella M. Whisenhunt, daughter of Henry Pink Whisenhunt and Ellen White, on 26 April 1913 in Forsyth Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Robert Rufus Randall

ID# 9348, b. 4 July 1873, d. 16 February 1938
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*Robert Rufus Randall was born on 4 July 1873 in Hunt Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 16 February 1938 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 64; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Earthman Resthaven Cem., Houston, Harris Co., TX, 29.960556,-95.417500. 
Census*Robert Rufus Randall appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Hunt Co., TX, age 6. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

M. L. Randall

ID# 9349, b. circa 1876
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*M. L. Randall was born circa 1876 in TX.1 
Census*M. L. Randall appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Hunt Co., TX, age 4, son. 

Citations

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