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age 8

1900

age 28, md. 8 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living

1910

age 38, md. 1 time, 17 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living

1920

age 48, md.

1930

age 58, md., 1st. md. age 21

1940

age 68, widow, completed 5th. grade, not employed. Owns a farmhouse valued at $1500. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-22, sheet 11B, line 61, household #168]

Family

Lawrence Harvey Whisenant b. 21 June 1869, d. 17 October 1938

Marriage*

Julia Adeline Whisenant married Lawrence Harvey Whisenant, son of Harvey Philip Whisenant and Sarah Adeline Johnson, on 13 August 1893 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Eldy S. Whisenant b. 16 Mar 1894, d. 22 Jul 1944
Robert Elijah Whisenant+ b. Oct 1895, d. 1947
Anita J. Whisenant b. 4 May 1897, d. 30 Nov 1968
Clarence Harvey Whisenant b. 28 Sep 1898, d. 10 Apr 1977
Martha Enna Whisnant+ b. 1 Jun 1900, d. 24 Sep 1981
William Otis Whisenant+ b. 23 Aug 1904, d. 14 Jun 1953
Adelaide Monica Whisenant b. 4 Aug 1912, d. 25 Apr 1970

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Lawrence Harvey Whisenant

ID# 909, b. 21 June 1869, d. 17 October 1938

Father*

Harvey Philip Whisenant b. 16 Dec 1821, d. 24 Aug 1890

Mother*

Sarah Adeline Johnson b. 9 Apr 1822, d. 3 Jun 1904

Birth*

Lawrence Harvey Whisenant was born on 21 June 1869 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Julia Adeline Whisenant, daughter of Milton P. Whisenant and Catherine Mervina Evans, on 13 August 1893 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Lawrence Harvey Whisenant died on 17 October 1938 in Burke Co., NC, at age 69; married.¹

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	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 1
1880	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 10
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 30, md. 8 yrs., farmer
1910	Burke Co., NC	age 40, md. 1 time, 17 yrs., farmer
1920	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 50, md., farmer
1930	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 60, md., truck farmer, 1st. md. age 23

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 1

1880

age 10

1900

age 30, md. 8 yrs., farmer

1910

age 40, md. 1 time, 17 yrs., farmer

1920

age 50, md., farmer

1930

Meyers Falls, Stevens Co., WA

age 60, md., truck farmer, 1st. md. age 23

Family

Julia Adeline Whisenant b. 1 January 1872, d. 1 February 1951

Marriage*

Lawrence Harvey Whisenant married Julia Adeline Whisenant, daughter of Milton P. Whisenant and Catherine Mervina Evans, on 13 August 1893 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Eldy S. Whisenant b. 16 Mar 1894, d. 22 Jul 1944
Robert Elijah Whisenant+ b. Oct 1895, d. 1947
Anita J. Whisenant b. 4 May 1897, d. 30 Nov 1968
Clarence Harvey Whisenant b. 28 Sep 1898, d. 10 Apr 1977
Martha Enna Whisnant+ b. 1 Jun 1900, d. 24 Sep 1981
William Otis Whisenant+ b. 23 Aug 1904, d. 14 Jun 1953
Adelaide Monica Whisenant b. 4 Aug 1912, d. 25 Apr 1970

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Robert B. Whisnand

ID# 910, b. September 1869, d. 22 March 1940

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*

Robert B. Whisnand was born in September 1869 in IL.¹

Marriage*

He married Lucy J. Harvey circa 1892.

Death*

Robert B. Whisnand died on 22 March 1940 in Yamhill Co., OR, at age 70.

Burial*

He was buried in Masonic Cem., McMinnville, Yamhill Co., OR, 45.21530,-123.23610.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1870	Piper City, Ford Co., IL	age 11 months
1880	Piper City, Ford Co., IL	age 10
1900	Burton, Genesee Co., MI	age 30, md. 8 yrs., farmer
1910	Meyers Falls, Stevens Co., WA	age 38, md. 1 time, 17 yrs., farmer
1920	McMinnville, Yamhill Co., OR	age 50, md., farmer
1930	Yamhill Co., OR	age 59, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

Piper City, Ford Co., IL

age 11 months

1880

Piper City, Ford Co., IL

age 10

1900

Burton, Genesee Co., MI

age 30, md. 8 yrs., farmer

1910

age 38, md. 1 time, 17 yrs., farmer

1920

McMinnville, Yamhill Co., OR

age 50, md., farmer

1930

Yamhill Co., OR

age 59, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22

Family

Lucy J. Harvey b. June 1872, d. 17 June 1935

Marriage*

Robert B. Whisnand married Lucy J. Harvey circa 1892.

Children

Iva G. Whisenand b. Nov 1893
Almeda Evelyn Whisnand b. 1903

Citations

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

Roby Evelyn Whisenant

ID# 913, b. 27 May 1879, d. 17 January 1936

Father*

Milton P. Whisenant b. c 1838

Mother*

Catherine Mervina Evans b. c 1840

Birth*

Roby Evelyn Whisenant was born on 27 May 1879 in NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Maggie Matilda Carswell on 4 September 1900 in Burke Co., NC.³

Marriage*

Roby Evelyn Whisenant married Rosa Cornelia Pritchard on 2 February 1926 in Burke Co., NC.³

Death*

Roby Evelyn Whisenant died on 17 January 1936 in Burke Co., NC, at age 56; married.²

Burial*

He was buried in Whisenant Cem., Burke Co., NC.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 1
1900	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 20, single, census d.o.b. May 1880. Living with sister Martha & Essie.
1910	Burke Co., NC
1920	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 40, md., farmer
1930	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 50, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 20

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 1

1900

age 20, single, census d.o.b. May 1880. Living with sister Martha & Essie.

1910

1920

age 40, md., farmer

1930

age 50, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 20

Family 1

Maggie Matilda Carswell b. 8 October 1880, d. 27 July 1920

Marriage*

Roby Evelyn Whisenant married Maggie Matilda Carswell on 4 September 1900 in Burke Co., NC.³

Children

Martha Whisenant b. 30 May 1902, d. 19 Apr 1926
Robey Whisenant+ b. b 1905
Elizabeth Annie Whisenant b. c 1907, d. 26 Jun 1967
Mary Adeline Whisenant b. 22 Feb 1909, d. 15 Jan 1914
Zennie Lee Whisenant+ b. 15 Sep 1911, d. 20 Sep 1976
Eliza More Whisenant b. 19 Nov 1913, d. 26 Jun 1967
female child Whisenant b. 24 Oct 1916, d. 24 Oct 1916
Dorothy Evelyn Whisenant+ b. Nov 1917, d. 26 Jul 1976
male child Whisenant b. 14 Jul 1920, d. 14 Jul 1920

Family 2

Rosa Cornelia Pritchard b. 28 June 1901, d. 22 December 1995

Marriage*

Roby Evelyn Whisenant married Rosa Cornelia Pritchard on 2 February 1926 in Burke Co., NC.³

Children

Clyde Edward Whisenant+ b. 7 Jun 1924, d. 25 May 1992
Nora Elizabeth Whisenant b. 16 Aug 1926, d. 25 Aug 2004
Effie Charlotta Whisenant+ b. 14 Oct 1928, d. 24 Jul 2014
Ethel Cornelius Whisenant+ b. 11 Dec 1930, d. 24 Sep 2000
Cecil Cameul Whisenant+ b. 28 Feb 1933, d. 5 Jun 2014
Roby Edward Whisenant

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Maggie Matilda Carswell

ID# 914, b. 8 October 1880, d. 27 July 1920

Birth*

Maggie Matilda Carswell was born on 8 October 1880 in NC; Her parents were Ran Carswell and Betsy Martin.¹

Marriage*

She married Roby Evelyn Whisenant, son of Milton P. Whisenant and Catherine Mervina Evans, on 4 September 1900 in Burke Co., NC.²

Death*

Maggie Matilda Carswell died on 27 July 1920 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, at age 39.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Whisenant Cem., Burke Co., NC.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Burke Co., NC
1920	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 40, md.

Family

Roby Evelyn Whisenant b. 27 May 1879, d. 17 January 1936

Children

Martha Whisenant b. 30 May 1902, d. 19 Apr 1926
Robey Whisenant+ b. b 1905
Elizabeth Annie Whisenant b. c 1907, d. 26 Jun 1967
Mary Adeline Whisenant b. 22 Feb 1909, d. 15 Jan 1914
Zennie Lee Whisenant+ b. 15 Sep 1911, d. 20 Sep 1976
Eliza More Whisenant b. 19 Nov 1913, d. 26 Jun 1967
female child Whisenant b. 24 Oct 1916, d. 24 Oct 1916
Dorothy Evelyn Whisenant+ b. Nov 1917, d. 26 Jul 1976
male child Whisenant b. 14 Jul 1920, d. 14 Jul 1920

Citations

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

Rosa Cornelia Pritchard

ID# 915, b. 28 June 1901, d. 22 December 1995

Birth*

Rosa Cornelia Pritchard was born on 28 June 1901 in NC; She married Lewis D. Saulmon. She married Robert Taylor on 15 Oct 1988.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Roby Evelyn Whisenant, son of Milton P. Whisenant and Catherine Mervina Evans, on 2 February 1926 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Death*

Rosa Cornelia Pritchard died on 22 December 1995 in Alamance Co., NC, at age 94.²

Burial*

She was buried in El Bethal Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.76274,-81.73957.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1930	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 29, md., 1st. md. age 25
1940	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 39, widow, completed 4 years of school, not employed. She rents a home for $1. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-27, sheet 1B, line 74, household #17]. Note: In this household is also James Pritchard, age 21, single. Listed as a "nephewr". He is employed at the furniture factory. He appears to be the only wage earner in this family at this time.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 29, md., 1st. md. age 25

1940

age 39, widow, completed 4 years of school, not employed. She rents a home for $1. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-27, sheet 1B, line 74, household #17]. Note: In this household is also James Pritchard, age 21, single. Listed as a "nephewr". He is employed at the furniture factory. He appears to be the only wage earner in this family at this time.

Residence*

In 1992 Rosa lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.

Family 1

Roby Evelyn Whisenant b. 27 May 1879, d. 17 January 1936

Marriage*

She married Roby Evelyn Whisenant, son of Milton P. Whisenant and Catherine Mervina Evans, on 2 February 1926 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Children

Clyde Edward Whisenant+ b. 7 Jun 1924, d. 25 May 1992
Nora Elizabeth Whisenant b. 16 Aug 1926, d. 25 Aug 2004
Effie Charlotta Whisenant+ b. 14 Oct 1928, d. 24 Jul 2014
Ethel Cornelius Whisenant+ b. 11 Dec 1930, d. 24 Sep 2000
Cecil Cameul Whisenant+ b. 28 Feb 1933, d. 5 Jun 2014
Roby Edward Whisenant

Family 2

Robert Taylor

Citations

[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Margaret R. Pope

ID# 916, b. February 1839, d. 1925

Birth*

Margaret R. Pope was born in February 1839 in KY.

Marriage*

She married William C. Whisnand, son of Jacob Isaac Whisnand and Mary Ann Isley, on 10 April 1874.

Death*

Margaret R. Pope died in 1925.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	Piper City, Ford Co., IL	age 41, md.
1900	Page, Cass Co., ND	age 61, md. 26 yrs., 1 ch., none living
1910	Monmouth, Warren Co., IL	age 71, widow, 1 child, none living

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

Piper City, Ford Co., IL

age 41, md.

1900

Page, Cass Co., ND

age 61, md. 26 yrs., 1 ch., none living

1910

Monmouth, Warren Co., IL

age 71, widow, 1 child, none living

Family

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

Sarah Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 917, b. circa 1849

Father*

Harvey Philip Whisenant b. 16 Dec 1821, d. 24 Aug 1890

Mother*

Sarah Adeline Johnson b. 9 Apr 1822, d. 3 Jun 1904

Birth*

Sarah Elizabeth Whisenant was born circa 1849 in NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 1, census just listed "infant" for first name.

1860

age 11

1870

age 21, living at home

Name Variation

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

Citations

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

Michael E. Whisenant III

ID# 918, b. 1 June 1851, d. 23 March 1923

Father*

Harvey Philip Whisenant b. 16 Dec 1821, d. 24 Aug 1890

Mother*

Sarah Adeline Johnson b. 9 Apr 1822, d. 3 Jun 1904

Birth*

Michael E. Whisenant III was born on 1 June 1851 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Sophronia Emaline Huffman on 24 August 1882 in Catawba Co., NC.

Death*

Michael E. Whisenant III died on 23 March 1923 in Burke Co., NC, at age 71.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 8

1870

age 17, living at home

1880

age 27, single, living with parents

1900

age 48, md. 18 yrs., farmer

1910

age 58, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., farmer

1920

age 68, md., farmer

Name Variation

As of between 1860 and 1870, Michael E. Whisenant III was also known as Whisenhunt.³

Family

Sophronia Emaline Huffman b. March 1862, d. 26 September 1937

Marriage*

He married Sophronia Emaline Huffman on 24 August 1882 in Catawba Co., NC.

Children

Lucinda Whisenant+ b. 14 Dec 1883, d. 23 Apr 1956
Ambrose Tillman Whisenant+ b. 16 Sep 1885, d. 5 Dec 1957
Raymond Presnell Whisenant+ b. 26 Jun 1888, d. 7 Nov 1952

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Sophronia Emaline Huffman

ID# 919, b. March 1862, d. 26 September 1937

Birth*

Sophronia Emaline Huffman was born in March 1862 in Catawba Co., NC; Her parents were William Huffman and Ibbie Johnson.¹

Marriage*

She married Michael E. Whisenant III, son of Harvey Philip Whisenant and Sarah Adeline Johnson, on 24 August 1882 in Catawba Co., NC.

Death*

Sophronia Emaline Huffman died on 26 September 1937 in Burke Co., NC, at age 75; widowed.²

Burial*

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

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 38, md. 18 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living

1910

age 47, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living

1920

age 58, md.

1930

age 65, widow, farmer, 1st. md. age 19

Name Variation

Sophronia Emaline Huffman was also known as Emma.

Family

Michael E. Whisenant III b. 1 June 1851, d. 23 March 1923

Marriage*

She married Michael E. Whisenant III, son of Harvey Philip Whisenant and Sarah Adeline Johnson, on 24 August 1882 in Catawba Co., NC.

Children

Lucinda Whisenant+ b. 14 Dec 1883, d. 23 Apr 1956
Ambrose Tillman Whisenant+ b. 16 Sep 1885, d. 5 Dec 1957
Raymond Presnell Whisenant+ b. 26 Jun 1888, d. 7 Nov 1952

Citations

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

Harriet J. Whisenant

ID# 920, b. 20 September 1854, d. 21 March 1938

Father*

Harvey Philip Whisenant b. 16 Dec 1821, d. 24 Aug 1890

Mother*

Sarah Adeline Johnson b. 9 Apr 1822, d. 3 Jun 1904

Birth*

Harriet J. Whisenant was born on 20 September 1854 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Lawson Auton on 1 April 1875 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Harriet J. Whisenant died on 21 March 1938 in Randolph Co., NC, at age 83; widowed. Her death certificate listed her father as "Pinkey Whistenhunt". The informant was Ray S. Turner, Liberty, NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 6

1870

age 16

1880

Howards Creek, Lincoln Co., NC

age 26, md.

1930

age 74, widow, resides with daughter and son-in-law Lee & Hattie Delinger.

Name Variation

As of 1860, Harriet J. Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.²

Family

Lawson Auton b. circa 1855, d. 22 December 1891

Marriage*

She married Lawson Auton on 1 April 1875 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Augustus Auton b. 14 Nov 1878, d. 28 May 1925
Liddie Elizabeth Auton b. 5 Jul 1884, d. 8 Jun 1924

Citations

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

Lawson Auton

ID# 921, b. circa 1855, d. 22 December 1891

Birth*

Lawson Auton was born circa 1855 in Avery Co., NC.

Marriage*

He married Harriet J. Whisenant, daughter of Harvey Philip Whisenant and Sarah Adeline Johnson, on 1 April 1875 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Lawson Auton died on 22 December 1891 in NC.

Census*

Lawson Auton appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 26, md.

Family

Harriet J. Whisenant b. 20 September 1854, d. 21 March 1938

Children

Augustus Auton b. 14 Nov 1878, d. 28 May 1925
Liddie Elizabeth Auton b. 5 Jul 1884, d. 8 Jun 1924

Isaac Moulton Whisenant

ID# 922, b. 1 October 1855, d. 28 December 1924

Father*

Harvey Philip Whisenant b. 16 Dec 1821, d. 24 Aug 1890

Mother*

Sarah Adeline Johnson b. 9 Apr 1822, d. 3 Jun 1904

Birth*

Isaac Moulton Whisenant was born on 1 October 1855 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Amanda Catherine Whisenant, daughter of Martin W. Whisenant and Margaret E. Powell, on 30 January 1883 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Isaac Moulton Whisenant died on 28 December 1924 in Burke Co., NC, at age 69; widowed.¹

Burial*

He 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

age 4

1870

age 14

1880

age 24, single, living at home

1900

age 44, md. 17 yrs., farmer

1910

age 54, md. 1 time, 29 yrs., farmer

1920

age 58?, widowed, farmer

Name Variation

As of between 1860 and 1870, Isaac Moulton Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.²

Family

Amanda Catherine Whisenant b. 25 April 1856, d. 7 April 1917

Marriage*

He married Amanda Catherine Whisenant, daughter of Martin W. Whisenant and Margaret E. Powell, on 30 January 1883 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Eli Morrison Whisenant+ b. 27 Aug 1883, d. 22 Mar 1962
Willie A. Whisenant b. 30 Oct 1885, d. b 1900
Mattie Ann Whisenant+ b. 30 Oct 1885, d. 2 Jun 1968
Margaret Emma Whisenant+ b. 5 Sep 1888, d. 28 Jan 1966
Ollie Jane Whisenant+ b. 21 Sep 1890, d. 8 Apr 1958
Fred Andrew Whisnant+ b. 2 Apr 1893, d. 7 Jan 1968
Martha Estelle Whisenant b. 9 Nov 1895, d. 10 Dec 1945

Citations

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

Amanda Catherine Whisenant

ID# 923, b. 25 April 1856, d. 7 April 1917

Father*

Martin W. Whisenant b. c 1828, d. c 1863

Mother*

Margaret E. Powell b. Aug 1839, d. 28 May 1925

Burial*

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

Birth*

She was born on 25 April 1856 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Isaac Moulton Whisenant, son of Harvey Philip Whisenant and Sarah Adeline Johnson, on 30 January 1883 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Amanda Catherine Whisenant died on 7 April 1917 in Burke Co., NC, at age 60; married. Author's note: Her death certificate listed her parents as John Whisenant & Mandy Whisenant. The informant was T. C. Mc. Ginnsey.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 2

1870

age 12, living with mother and step-father.

1900

age 42, md. 17 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living

1910

age 51, md. 1 time, 29 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living

Name Variation

As of 1860, Amanda Catherine Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.²

Family

Isaac Moulton Whisenant b. 1 October 1855, d. 28 December 1924

Marriage*

She married Isaac Moulton Whisenant, son of Harvey Philip Whisenant and Sarah Adeline Johnson, on 30 January 1883 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Eli Morrison Whisenant+ b. 27 Aug 1883, d. 22 Mar 1962
Willie A. Whisenant b. 30 Oct 1885, d. b 1900
Mattie Ann Whisenant+ b. 30 Oct 1885, d. 2 Jun 1968
Margaret Emma Whisenant+ b. 5 Sep 1888, d. 28 Jan 1966
Ollie Jane Whisenant+ b. 21 Sep 1890, d. 8 Apr 1958
Fred Andrew Whisnant+ b. 2 Apr 1893, d. 7 Jan 1968
Martha Estelle Whisenant b. 9 Nov 1895, d. 10 Dec 1945

Citations

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

Elisha Thomas Dorsey Whisenant

ID# 924, b. 7 December 1857, d. 9 November 1905

Father*

Harvey Philip Whisenant b. 16 Dec 1821, d. 24 Aug 1890

Mother*

Sarah Adeline Johnson b. 9 Apr 1822, d. 3 Jun 1904

Birth*

Elisha Thomas Dorsey Whisenant was born on 7 December 1857 in Avery Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Jane Benfield, daughter of John Jackson Benfield and Mary Margaret Whisenant, on 23 May 1880 in Burke Co., NC; (Note: Census report shows Jane living with her parents, and single.).

Death*

Elisha Thomas Dorsey Whisenant died on 9 November 1905 in Burke Co., NC, at age 47.¹

Burial*

He 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

age 2

1870

age 12

1880

age 22, md. He and his wife are listed in the household of is father.

1900

age 43, md. 20 yrs., farmer Census d.o.b. listed as Dec 1856.

Obituary*

Name Variation

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

Family

Mary Jane Benfield b. 21 December 1861, d. 4 June 1929

Marriage*

He married Mary Jane Benfield, daughter of John Jackson Benfield and Mary Margaret Whisenant, on 23 May 1880 in Burke Co., NC; (Note: Census report shows Jane living with her parents, and single.).

Children

Amos Pierce Whisenant+ b. 19 Apr 1881, d. 27 May 1952
child Whisenant b. c 1882, d. 1882
Elisha Edward Whisenant+ b. 26 Dec 1883, d. 17 Feb 1940
Louis Winfield Whisenant+ b. 1 Mar 1886, d. 21 Apr 1941
Albert T. Whisenant+ b. Mar 1888
John S. Whisenant b. 1 Jun 1890, d. 22 Mar 1921
Martha Jane Whisenant b. 8 Jul 1894, d. 1 Feb 1979
Hattie M. Whisenant b. 16 Jun 1897, d. 8 Jul 1953
Matilda Alda Whisenant+ b. 24 Jun 1900, d. 27 Jul 1955

Citations

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

Mary Jane Benfield

ID# 925, b. 21 December 1861, d. 4 June 1929

Father*

John Jackson Benfield b. 18 Jun 1830, d. 25 Jan 1906

Mother*

Mary Margaret Whisenant b. 10 Nov 1833, d. 6 Dec 1907

Birth*

Mary Jane Benfield was born on 21 December 1861 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Elisha Thomas Dorsey Whisenant, son of Harvey Philip Whisenant and Sarah Adeline Johnson, on 23 May 1880 in Burke Co., NC; (Note: Census report shows Jane living with her parents, and single.).

Death*

Mary Jane Benfield died on 4 June 1929 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 67.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Quaker Meadows Ch. Cem., Catawba Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

1880

age 18, single, living with parents. She also listed as married, living with father-in-law Harvey Whisenant.

1900

age 38, md. 20 yrs., 9 ch., 7 living

1910

age 47, widow, 8 ch., 8 living

1920

Newton, Catawba Co., NC

age 58, widow. (Note: This census report gives their last name as "Whisenhunt".)

Family

Elisha Thomas Dorsey Whisenant b. 7 December 1857, d. 9 November 1905

Marriage*

Mary Jane Benfield married Elisha Thomas Dorsey Whisenant, son of Harvey Philip Whisenant and Sarah Adeline Johnson, on 23 May 1880 in Burke Co., NC; (Note: Census report shows Jane living with her parents, and single.).

Children

Amos Pierce Whisenant+ b. 19 Apr 1881, d. 27 May 1952
child Whisenant b. c 1882, d. 1882
Elisha Edward Whisenant+ b. 26 Dec 1883, d. 17 Feb 1940
Louis Winfield Whisenant+ b. 1 Mar 1886, d. 21 Apr 1941
Albert T. Whisenant+ b. Mar 1888
John S. Whisenant b. 1 Jun 1890, d. 22 Mar 1921
Martha Jane Whisenant b. 8 Jul 1894, d. 1 Feb 1979
Hattie M. Whisenant b. 16 Jun 1897, d. 8 Jul 1953
Matilda Alda Whisenant+ b. 24 Jun 1900, d. 27 Jul 1955

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Cecelia E. Whisenant

ID# 926, b. October 1858, d. 2 December 1933

Father*

Harvey Philip Whisenant b. 16 Dec 1821, d. 24 Aug 1890

Mother*

Sarah Adeline Johnson b. 9 Apr 1822, d. 3 Jun 1904

Birth*

Cecelia E. Whisenant was born in October 1858 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Joseph A. Smallwood on 13 March 1894 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.³

Death*

Cecelia E. Whisenant died on 2 December 1933 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 75.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Broughton Hosp. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 10

1880

age 19, single, living at home

1900

age 41, md. 6 yrs., 3 ch., 1 living

1910

age 50, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., 4 ch., 1 living, servant

1920

age 50, widow

1930

age 72, widow

Note*

Author's notes: Cecelia's death certificate (recorded Burke County, NC, certificate #368, courtesy of Nancy Puckett, Morganton, NC) states that her husband was Joseph Smallwood. The certificate also says that her father was Harvey Whisenant, and mother was Sallie Johnson. The informant was the State Hospital Records, Morganton, NC. The marriage license, courtesy Nancy Puckett, Morganton, NC, is dated 13 Mar 1894, Burke County, NC, and was for a Joseph Smallwood's marriage to S. E. Whisenant, age 33, daughter of Harvey and Sallie Whisenant.

Family

Joseph A. Smallwood b. December 1861

Marriage*

Cecelia E. Whisenant married Joseph A. Smallwood on 13 March 1894 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.³

Child

Eva Smallwood b. Jun 1899

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Susan Alice Whisenant

ID# 927, b. 5 August 1858, d. 6 August 1921

Father*

Harvey Philip Whisenant b. 16 Dec 1821, d. 24 Aug 1890

Mother*

Sarah Adeline Johnson b. 9 Apr 1822, d. 3 Jun 1904

Birth*

Susan Alice Whisenant was born on 5 August 1858 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Sidney Monroe Shuford on 29 December 1882 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Susan Alice Whisenant died on 6 August 1921 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 63; married.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 8

1880

Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC

age 17

1900

Lincoln Co., NC

age 38, md. 17 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living

1910

age 51, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., 9 ch., 7 living

1920

Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC

age 68, md. She and her husband reside in the household with their son Julius.

Family

Sidney Monroe Shuford b. 7 June 1852, d. 2 July 1922

Marriage*

Susan Alice Whisenant married Sidney Monroe Shuford on 29 December 1882 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Ida Mitchem Shuford b. Jan 1884, d. 11 Feb 1969
Robert Shuford b. Aug 1886
Nellie Shuford b. Mar 1888
Winslow Silvester Shuford b. 11 Sep 1890, d. 3 Aug 1954
Hattie Shuford b. Apr 1891
Julius F. Shuford b. 31 Jul 1895
Adolphus Sidney Shuford b. 11 Oct 1896, d. 13 Jan 1965
Russel Shuford b. May 1900
Bertie A. Shuford b. c 1901

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Sidney Monroe Shuford

ID# 928, b. 7 June 1852, d. 2 July 1922

Birth*

Sidney Monroe Shuford was born on 7 June 1852 in Avery Co., NC.

Marriage*

He married Susan Alice Whisenant, daughter of Harvey Philip Whisenant and Sarah Adeline Johnson, on 29 December 1882 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Sidney Monroe Shuford died on 2 July 1922 at age 70.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Lincoln Co., NC

age 46, md. 17 yrs., farm laborer

1910

Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC

age 56, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., odd jobs

1920

Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC

age 64, md., laborer at cotton mill

Family

Susan Alice Whisenant b. 5 August 1858, d. 6 August 1921

Children

Ida Mitchem Shuford b. Jan 1884, d. 11 Feb 1969
Robert Shuford b. Aug 1886
Nellie Shuford b. Mar 1888
Winslow Silvester Shuford b. 11 Sep 1890, d. 3 Aug 1954
Hattie Shuford b. Apr 1891
Julius F. Shuford b. 31 Jul 1895
Adolphus Sidney Shuford b. 11 Oct 1896, d. 13 Jan 1965
Russel Shuford b. May 1900
Bertie A. Shuford b. c 1901

Enoch Elijah Whisenant

ID# 929, b. 13 December 1864, d. 18 January 1945

Father*

Harvey Philip Whisenant b. 16 Dec 1821, d. 24 Aug 1890

Mother*

Sarah Adeline Johnson b. 9 Apr 1822, d. 3 Jun 1904

Birth*

Enoch Elijah Whisenant was born on 13 December 1864 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Martha Ann Eliza Rhodes on 26 November 1899 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Enoch Elijah Whisenant died on 18 January 1945 in Burke Co., NC, at age 80.²

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

age 5

1880

age 15

1900

age 25, md. 2 yrs., farmer. Census reports d.o.b. is Dec 1874. (Note: I believe this to be incorrect, as he was listed in the 1870 census.)

1910

age 45, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., farmer

1920

age 55, widowed, farmer

1930

age 66, widowed, 1st. md. age 20, laborer at furniture factory.

1940

age 78, widow, 5th. grade education, not employed last year. He's list at a "boarder" in his son Olen's household.

Family

Martha Ann Eliza Rhodes b. 18 June 1877, d. 1 March 1915

Marriage*

Enoch Elijah Whisenant married Martha Ann Eliza Rhodes on 26 November 1899 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

male child Whisnant b. 1900, d. 1900
Otie Eugene Whisnant b. 24 May 1901, d. 27 Feb 1915
Olen Benjamin Whisnant+ b. 26 Mar 1903, d. 2 Mar 1983
Kitty Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. c 1904, d. 1932

Citations

[S66] Letter, Karen Denise Grooms to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Martha Ann Eliza Rhodes

ID# 930, b. 18 June 1877, d. 1 March 1915

Birth*

Martha Ann Eliza Rhodes was born on 18 June 1877 in Burke Co., NC; Her parents were Thomas Rhodes and Jennie Scott.¹

Marriage*

She married Enoch Elijah Whisenant, son of Harvey Philip Whisenant and Sarah Adeline Johnson, on 26 November 1899 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Martha Ann Eliza Rhodes died on 1 March 1915 in Burke Co., NC, at age 37.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 22, md. 2 yrs., 1 ch., none living

1910

age 32, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., 4 ch., 3 living

Family

Enoch Elijah Whisenant b. 13 December 1864, d. 18 January 1945

Children

male child Whisnant b. 1900, d. 1900
Otie Eugene Whisnant b. 24 May 1901, d. 27 Feb 1915
Olen Benjamin Whisnant+ b. 26 Mar 1903, d. 2 Mar 1983
Kitty Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. c 1904, d. 1932

Citations

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

Sarah E. Whisnant

ID# 931, b. 12 August 1853, d. 4 September 1932

Father*

Noah Wilson Whisnant b. 1 May 1824, d. 19 Jan 1912

Mother*

Margaret Ann Johnson b. 25 Dec 1831, d. 21 Feb 1905

Birth*

Sarah E. Whisnant was born on 12 August 1853 in NC.

Marriage*

She married William W. Wall on 8 December 1884 in Burke Co., NC; This marriage had no children.

Death*

Sarah E. Whisnant died on 4 September 1932 in Burke Co., NC, at age 79; widowed.¹

Burial*

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

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 6

1870

age 17

1880

age 26, single, living with parents

1900

age 46, md. 13 yrs., no children

1910

age 56, widow, no children, living with father.

1930

age 76, md., 1st. md. age 34. She living with nephew James L. & Sally L. Whisenant.

Family

William W. Wall b. April 1816, d. before 1910

Marriage*

Sarah E. Whisnant married William W. Wall on 8 December 1884 in Burke Co., NC; This marriage had no children.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

William W. Wall

ID# 932, b. April 1816, d. before 1910

Birth*

William W. Wall was born in April 1816 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah E. Whisnant, daughter of Noah Wilson Whisnant and Margaret Ann Johnson, on 8 December 1884 in Burke Co., NC; This marriage had no children.

Death*

William W. Wall died before 1910.¹

Census*

William W. Wall appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 84, md. 13 yrs., farmer. Note: A grandson William H. Wall, age 22, resides in the household.

Family

Sarah E. Whisnant b. 12 August 1853, d. 4 September 1932

Citations

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

Cynthia Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 933, b. 22 December 1854, d. 3 April 1939

Father*

Noah Wilson Whisnant b. 1 May 1824, d. 19 Jan 1912

Mother*

Margaret Ann Johnson b. 25 Dec 1831, d. 21 Feb 1905

Birth*

Cynthia Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 22 December 1854 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Death*

She died on 3 April 1939 in Burke Co., NC, at age 84; single.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

age 5

1870

age 15

1880

age 25, single, living with parents

1900

age 45, single, living with parents

1910

age 55, single, living with father.

1930

age 75, single, living with nephew James L. & Sally L. Whisenant.

Citations

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

Daniel Webster Whisenant

ID# 934, b. 24 November 1860, d. 29 April 1932

Father*

Noah Wilson Whisnant b. 1 May 1824, d. 19 Jan 1912

Mother*

Margaret Ann Johnson b. 25 Dec 1831, d. 21 Feb 1905

Birth*

Daniel Webster Whisenant was born on 24 November 1860 in Avery Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Martha E. Wall before 1886.

Marriage*

Daniel Webster Whisenant married Susan E. Benfield on 5 December 1889 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Daniel Webster Whisenant died on 29 April 1932 in Burke Co., NC, at age 71.²

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

1870

age 9

1880

age 19, single, living with parents

1900

age 39, md. 10 yrs., farmer

1910

age 49, md. 2 times, 20 yrs., farmer

1920

age 59, md., farmer

1930

age 69, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 29

Family 1

Martha E. Wall b. 9 September 1854, d. 17 May 1887

Marriage*

Daniel Webster Whisenant married Martha E. Wall before 1886.

Child

William Haywood Whisnant b. 5 May 1887, d. 5 Jul 1888

Family 2

Susan E. Benfield b. 24 March 1861, d. 24 February 1936

Marriage*

Daniel Webster Whisenant married Susan E. Benfield on 5 December 1889 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Frank Douglas Whisnant+ b. 2 Aug 1890, d. 3 Jul 1984
Charles Pinkney Whisnant+ b. 10 Oct 1893, d. 10 Jun 1977
Daniel Roscoe Whisnant+ b. 14 Jun 1895, d. 20 Mar 1959

Citations

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

Susan E. Benfield

ID# 935, b. 24 March 1861, d. 24 February 1936

Birth*

Susan E. Benfield was born on 24 March 1861 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Daniel Webster Whisenant, son of Noah Wilson Whisnant and Margaret Ann Johnson, on 5 December 1889 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Susan E. Benfield died on 24 February 1936 in Burke Co., NC, at age 74.¹

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

1870

age 9

1880

age 17, single, resides with parents

1900

age 39, md. 10 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living

1910

age 48, md. 1 time, 20 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living

1920

age 58, md.

1930

age 69, md., 1st. md. age 27

Family

Daniel Webster Whisenant b. 24 November 1860, d. 29 April 1932

Marriage*

Susan E. Benfield married Daniel Webster Whisenant, son of Noah Wilson Whisnant and Margaret Ann Johnson, on 5 December 1889 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Frank Douglas Whisnant+ b. 2 Aug 1890, d. 3 Jul 1984
Charles Pinkney Whisnant+ b. 10 Oct 1893, d. 10 Jun 1977
Daniel Roscoe Whisnant+ b. 14 Jun 1895, d. 20 Mar 1959

Citations

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

Joseph Grayson Whisnant

ID# 936, b. 4 February 1863, d. 27 August 1905

Father*

Noah Wilson Whisnant b. 1 May 1824, d. 19 Jan 1912

Mother*

Margaret Ann Johnson b. 25 Dec 1831, d. 21 Feb 1905

Birth*

Joseph Grayson Whisnant was born on 4 February 1863 in NC.

Marriage*

He married Purlina Elina Keaton on 24 December 1890 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Joseph Grayson Whisnant died on 27 August 1905 in Purcell, OK, at age 42.

Burial*

He was buried in Gethsemane Cem., Caddo, Bryan Co., OK, 34.126667,-96.251667.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 7

1880

age 17

1900

age 37, md. 9 yrs., farmer

Family

Purlina Elina Keaton b. January 1873

Marriage*

Joseph Grayson Whisnant married Purlina Elina Keaton on 24 December 1890 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Callie Clara Whisnant+ b. 26 Sep 1893, d. 6 Jul 1971
Sarah Ida Whisnant b. 29 Dec 1895, d. May 1976
Alice Matilda Whisnant+ b. 20 Jan 1898, d. 10 Feb 1987
Russel Edward Whisenant+ b. 26 Dec 1899, d. 20 Jun 1961
Ollie Estelle Whisnant b. 18 Aug 1902, d. May 1967
Grayson Augustus Whisnant b. 25 Jul 1904, d. 27 Feb 1967

Purlina Elina Keaton

ID# 937, b. January 1873

Birth*

Purlina Elina Keaton was born in January 1873.¹

Marriage*

She married Joseph Grayson Whisnant, son of Noah Wilson Whisnant and Margaret Ann Johnson, on 24 December 1890 in Burke Co., NC.

Marriage*

Purlina Elina Keaton married Thomas Jacob Thompson on 18 November 1906 in Indian Territory, OK.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 27, md. 9 yrs., 6 ch., 4 living.

1910

Bryan Co., OK

age 34, md. 2nd time, 3 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

1920

Bokchito, Bryan Co., OK

age 48, md.. Her name is listed as "Caroline", and she resides with her second husband.

Family 1

Joseph Grayson Whisnant b. 4 February 1863, d. 27 August 1905

Children

Callie Clara Whisnant+ b. 26 Sep 1893, d. 6 Jul 1971
Sarah Ida Whisnant b. 29 Dec 1895, d. May 1976
Alice Matilda Whisnant+ b. 20 Jan 1898, d. 10 Feb 1987
Russel Edward Whisenant+ b. 26 Dec 1899, d. 20 Jun 1961
Ollie Estelle Whisnant b. 18 Aug 1902, d. May 1967
Grayson Augustus Whisnant b. 25 Jul 1904, d. 27 Feb 1967

Family 2

Thomas Jacob Thompson b. 28 June 1878

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S67] Certificate of Marriage.

James Robert Whisnant

ID# 938, b. 3 March 1866, d. 22 February 1920

Father*

Noah Wilson Whisnant b. 1 May 1824, d. 19 Jan 1912

Mother*

Margaret Ann Johnson b. 25 Dec 1831, d. 21 Feb 1905

Birth*

James Robert Whisnant was born on 3 March 1866 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Dula Ella Williams on 26 July 1891 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

James Robert Whisnant died on 22 February 1920 in Burke Co., NC, at age 53.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Enon Baptist Ch. Cem., Valdese, Burke Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 4

1880

age 13

1900

age 36, md. 9 yrs., merchant. Census listed d.o.b. as Mar 1864.

1910

age 44, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., farmer

1920

age 54, md., farmer

Family

Dula Ella Williams b. 25 December 1860, d. 1 August 1933

Marriage*

James Robert Whisnant married Dula Ella Williams on 26 July 1891 in Burke Co., NC.

Child

Florence Annie Whisnant+ b. 17 Oct 1895, d. 19 May 1970

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Dula Ella Williams

ID# 939, b. 25 December 1860, d. 1 August 1933

Birth*

Dula Ella Williams was born on 25 December 1860 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married James Robert Whisnant, son of Noah Wilson Whisnant and Margaret Ann Johnson, on 26 July 1891 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Dula Ella Williams died on 1 August 1933 in Burke Co., NC, at age 72.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Enon Baptist Ch. Cem., Valdese, Burke Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 40, md. 9 yrs., 2 ch., 1 living. Census gives d.o.b. as Mar 1860.

1910

age 49, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., 4 ch., 1 living

1920

age 59, md.

1930

Valdese, Burke Co., NC

age 70, widow, 1st. md. age 31. Living with daughter and son-in-law Florence A. & George A. Miller.

Family

James Robert Whisnant b. 3 March 1866, d. 22 February 1920

Marriage*

Dula Ella Williams married James Robert Whisnant, son of Noah Wilson Whisnant and Margaret Ann Johnson, on 26 July 1891 in Burke Co., NC.

Child

Florence Annie Whisnant+ b. 17 Oct 1895, d. 19 May 1970

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Mary Ann Roper

ID# 940, b. 19 August 1867, d. 31 July 1902

Birth*

Mary Ann Roper was born on 19 August 1867 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Walter William Whisnant, son of Noah Wilson Whisnant and Margaret Ann Johnson, on 27 July 1890.

Death*

Mary Ann Roper died on 31 July 1902 in Burke Co., NC, at age 34.¹

Burial*

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

Nickname

Mary Ann Roper also went by the name of Margaret.

Census*

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 32, md. 10 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living.

Family

Walter William Whisnant b. 14 August 1871, d. 28 January 1945

Children

Margaret Ann Whisnant+ b. 20 May 1890, d. 26 Feb 1968
William Ernest Whisnant+ b. 22 Nov 1892, d. 5 May 1942
Bessie Ellen Whisnant+ b. 21 May 1894, d. 13 Sep 1975
Hattie Delilah Whisnant+ b. 7 Nov 1895, d. 13 Sep 1964
Elen E. Whisnant+ b. 2 Oct 1897, d. 2 May 1989
Fredie Alfonzo Whisnant b. 16 Feb 1900, d. c 1905
Sally Louise Whisnant+ b. 24 Apr 1902, d. 17 Jul 1982

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Mertle Ann Powell

ID# 941, b. 26 November 1882, d. 12 January 1952

Birth*

Mertle Ann Powell was born on 26 November 1882 in NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Walter William Whisnant, son of Noah Wilson Whisnant and Margaret Ann Johnson, on 15 February 1905 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Mertle Ann Powell died on 12 January 1952 in Burke Co., NC, at age 69.²

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

1910

Carter Co., TN

age 26, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living

1920

age 37, md.

1930

age 47, md., 1st. md. age 21

1940

age 58, md., completed 2 years of school, not employed.

Name Variation

Mertle Ann Powell was also known as Mertie.

Family

Walter William Whisnant b. 14 August 1871, d. 28 January 1945

Marriage*

She married Walter William Whisnant, son of Noah Wilson Whisnant and Margaret Ann Johnson, on 15 February 1905 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

George Toy Whisenant+ b. 24 Nov 1905, d. 18 Dec 1966
Robey Pink Whisnant b. 5 Apr 1908, d. 25 Jul 1973
Rebecca Marie Whisnant+ b. 1 Jun 1910, d. 18 Mar 1996
Hobert Jason Whisenant+ b. 13 Mar 1912, d. 14 Mar 1987
William Theodore Whisnant b. 23 Sep 1916, d. 7 Sep 1977
Lois Ellen Whisnant+ b. 13 Jul 1919, d. 7 Aug 2003
Estes Virginia Whisnant+ b. 7 Jun 1922, d. 5 Jan 2011
Walter Daniel Whisnant+ b. 14 Mar 1924, d. 3 Feb 1994

Citations

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

Mary Jane Whisnant

ID# 942, b. August 1869

Father*

Noah Wilson Whisnant b. 1 May 1824, d. 19 Jan 1912

Mother*

Margaret Ann Johnson b. 25 Dec 1831, d. 21 Feb 1905

Birth*

Mary Jane Whisnant was born in August 1869 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married George Lee Huffman on 23 December 1891 in Burke Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 10 months

1880

age 10

1900

age 30, md. 8 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living

1910

age 40, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living

1920

age 50, md.

1930

age 60, md., 1st. md. age 22

1940

age 70, md., completed the 4th. grade. She is not employed. Her husband does not reside in the household. [e.d. 12-8, sheet 12A]

Family

George Lee Huffman b. August 1870

Marriage*

Mary Jane Whisnant married George Lee Huffman on 23 December 1891 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Thomas Jarrett Huffman b. 17 Jun 1893, d. 6 Dec 1960
Marcus Wilson Huffman b. 14 Sep 1895, d. 11 Dec 1979
James A. Huffman¹ b. c 1898
Henry Spurgeon Huffman b. 17 Nov 1898, d. 23 Jan 1960
William Ross Huffman¹ b. 17 Nov 1906, d. May 1976
Daniel Carr Huffman b. 25 Mar 1909, d. 25 Mar 1915

Citations

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

George Lee Huffman

ID# 943, b. August 1870

Birth*

George Lee Huffman was born in August 1870 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Jane Whisnant, daughter of Noah Wilson Whisnant and Margaret Ann Johnson, on 23 December 1891 in Burke Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 29, md. 8 yrs., farmer

1910

age 39, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., farmer

1920

age 49, md., farmer

1930

age 59, md., 1st. md. age 21, farmer

Family

Mary Jane Whisnant b. August 1869

Children

Thomas Jarrett Huffman b. 17 Jun 1893, d. 6 Dec 1960
Marcus Wilson Huffman b. 14 Sep 1895, d. 11 Dec 1979
James A. Huffman¹ b. c 1898
Henry Spurgeon Huffman b. 17 Nov 1898, d. 23 Jan 1960
William Ross Huffman¹ b. 17 Nov 1906, d. May 1976
Daniel Carr Huffman b. 25 Mar 1909, d. 25 Mar 1915

Citations

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

male child Whisnant

ID# 944, b. 15 April 1852, d. 18 April 1852

Father*

Noah Wilson Whisnant b. 1 May 1824, d. 19 Jan 1912

Mother*

Margaret Ann Johnson b. 25 Dec 1831, d. 21 Feb 1905

Birth*

Male child Whisnant was born on 15 April 1852 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

He died on 18 April 1852 in Burke Co., NC.

Burial*

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

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Margaret E. Saulmon

ID# 945, b. July 1847, d. 1921

Father*

George W. Saulmon b. c 1815, d. c 1905

Mother*

Anna Whisenhunt b. c 1814, d. b 1900

Birth*

Margaret E. Saulmon was born in July 1847 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Andrew C. Whisenant, son of Martin W. Whisenant and Margaret E. Powell, on 24 December 1882 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Margaret E. Saulmon died in 1921 in Burke Co., NC.^2,3

Burial*

She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 12

1870

1880

age 28, single, resides with parents.

1900

Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC

age 52, md. 17 yrs., no children

1910

age 60, md. 1 time, 25 yrs., no children

1920

age 73, md.

Family

Andrew C. Whisenant b. November 1859, d. 1927

Marriage*

Margaret E. Saulmon married Andrew C. Whisenant, son of Martin W. Whisenant and Margaret E. Powell, on 24 December 1882 in Burke Co., NC.

Citations

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

Alfonzo Whisenant

ID# 946, b. circa 1861, d. circa 1900

Father*

Martin W. Whisenant b. c 1828, d. c 1863

Mother*

Margaret E. Powell b. Aug 1839, d. 28 May 1925

Birth*

Alfonzo Whisenant was born circa 1861 in NC.¹

Death*

He died circa 1900.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1870	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 9, living with mother and step-father.
1880	Burke Co., NC

Citations

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

Louisa E. Whisenant

ID# 947, b. May 1863, d. 31 August 1900

Father*

Martin W. Whisenant b. c 1828, d. c 1863

Mother*

Margaret E. Powell b. Aug 1839, d. 28 May 1925

Birth*

Louisa E. Whisenant was born in May 1863 in NC.¹

Death*

She died on 31 August 1900 at age 37.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 7, living with mother and step-father.

1880

1900

age 37, single, resides with mother and step-father. The census mistakenly listed her last name as "Saulmon".

Citations

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

Robert Joseph Fox

ID# 948, b. 29 October 1866, d. 1 April 1945

Father*

William James Fox b. 14 Jan 1831, d. 8 Mar 1908

Mother*

Cynthia Louise Whisenant b. 10 Oct 1830, d. 19 Nov 1906

Birth*

Robert Joseph Fox was born on 29 October 1866 in Burke Co., NC; He married Julia Ellen Saulmon on 30 Dec 1889.^1,2

Death*

He died on 1 April 1945 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 78; married.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 3

1880

age 12

Citations

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

Sarah Ann Fox

ID# 949, b. 16 September 1868, d. 1884

Father*

William James Fox b. 14 Jan 1831, d. 8 Mar 1908

Mother*

Cynthia Louise Whisenant b. 10 Oct 1830, d. 19 Nov 1906

Birth*

Sarah Ann Fox was born on 16 September 1868 in NC.

Death*

She died in 1884.

Burial*

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

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 1

1880