Mary B. Whisnand

ID# 901, b. circa 1867
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*Mary B. Whisnand was born circa 1867 in IL
Census*Mary B. Whisnand appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Piper City, Ford Co., IL, age 3. 

Annie Whisenant

ID# 902, b. circa 1879
Father*Newton J. Whisenhunt b. c 1827, d. 16 Oct 1893
Mother*Mary J. Setzer b. c 1841
Birth*Annie Whisenant was born circa 1879 in NC.1 
Census*Annie Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Burke Co., NC

Citations

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

Jasper Whisenant

ID# 903, b. circa 1854
Father*Stanhope Whisenant b. c 1834
Mother*Lucinda Coffey b. c 1832
Birth*Jasper Whisenant was born circa 1854 in NC.1 
Name Variation As of 1860, Jasper Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.1 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Globe, Caldwell Co., NC, age 6. 

Citations

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

Joseph Whisenant

ID# 904, b. 1855
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Joseph Whisenant was born in 1855 in NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Census record not found
1870Census record not found
1880Burke Co., NC

William Whisenant

ID# 905, b. circa 1856
Father*Stanhope Whisenant b. c 1834
Mother*Lucinda Coffey b. c 1832
Birth*William Whisenant was born circa 1856 in NC.1 
Name Variation As of 1860, William Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.1 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Globe, Caldwell Co., NC, age 4. 

Citations

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

Malinda Prudea Whisenant

ID# 906, b. November 1859, d. 6 November 1938
Father*Stanhope Whisenant b. c 1834
Mother*Lucinda Coffey b. c 1832
Burial*Malinda Prudea Whisenant was buried in Tolbert Cem., Caldwell Co., NC, 36.085833,-81.690278.1 
Birth*She was born in November 1859 in NC.2 
Marriage*She married Jiles Pinkney Tolbert circa 1882.2 
Death*Malinda Prudea Whisenant died on 6 November 1938 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC; widowed. Note: Her death certificate listed her parents as "Frank Herold & Lucinda Coffey". The informant was Hobert Herold, Lenoir, NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Globe, Caldwell Co., NCage 7 months
1880Johns River, Caldwell Co., NCage 20, single, living with mother
1900Johns River, Caldwell Co., NCage 25, md. 18 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living. Note: Her d.o.b. is listed as "Jun 1875".
1920Johns River, Caldwell Co., NCage 48, md.

Family

Jiles Pinkney Tolbert b. January 1856, d. 13 April 1937
Marriage*Malinda Prudea Whisenant married Jiles Pinkney Tolbert circa 1882.2 

Citations

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

Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 907, b. 1862
Father*Stanhope Whisenant b. c 1834
Mother*Lucinda Coffey b. c 1832
Birth*Elizabeth Whisenant was born in 1862 in NC
Census*Elizabeth Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Johns River, Caldwell Co., NC, age 18, single, living with mother. 

Julia Adeline Whisenant

ID# 908, b. 1 January 1872, d. 1 February 1951
Father*Milton P. Whisenant b. c 1838
Mother*Catherine Mervina Evans b. c 1840
Birth*Julia Adeline Whisenant was born on 1 January 1872 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Lawrence Harvey Whisenant, son of Harvey Philip Whisenant and Sarah Adeline Johnson, on 13 August 1893 in Burke Co., NC
Death*Julia Adeline Whisenant died on 1 February 1951 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,-81.757222.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 8
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 28, md. 8 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1910Burke Co., NCage 38, md. 1 time, 17 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 48, md.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 58, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 1
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 10
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 30, md. 8 yrs., farmer
1910Burke Co., NCage 40, md. 1 time, 17 yrs., farmer
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 50, md., farmer
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Piper City, Ford Co., ILage 11 months
1880Piper City, Ford Co., ILage 10
1900Burton, Genesee Co., MIage 30, md. 8 yrs., farmer
1910Meyers Falls, Stevens Co., WAage 38, md. 1 time, 17 yrs., farmer
1920McMinnville, Yamhill Co., ORage 50, md., farmer
1930Yamhill Co., ORage 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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 1
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 20, single, census d.o.b. May 1880. Living with sister Martha & Essie.
1910Burke Co., NC
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 40, md., farmer
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 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

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

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Burke Co., NC
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 40, md.

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 29, md., 1st. md. age 25
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 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

Family 2

Robert Taylor

Citations

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Piper City, Ford Co., ILage 41, md.
1900Page, Cass Co., NDage 61, md. 26 yrs., 1 ch., none living
1910Monmouth, Warren Co., ILage 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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 1, census just listed "infant" for first name.
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 11
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 21, living at home
Name Variation As of 1860, Sarah Elizabeth Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.1 

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 8
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 17, living at home
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 27, single, living with parents
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 48, md. 18 yrs., farmer
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 58, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., farmer
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 38, md. 18 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 47, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 58, md.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 6
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 16
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 26, md.
1930Howards Creek, Lincoln Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [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

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 4
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 14
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 24, single, living at home
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 44, md. 17 yrs., farmer
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 54, md. 1 time, 29 yrs., farmer
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Burke Co., NCage 2
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 12, living with mother and step-father.
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 42, md. 17 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 2
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 12
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 22, md. He and his wife are listed in the household of is father.
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Burke Co., NC
1880Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 18, single, living with parents. She also listed as married, living with father-in-law Harvey Whisenant.
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 38, md. 20 yrs., 9 ch., 7 living
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 47, widow, 8 ch., 8 living
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 10
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
1900Linville, Burke Co., NCage 41, md. 6 yrs., 3 ch., 1 living
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 50, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., 4 ch., 1 living, servant
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 50, widow
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 8
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 17
1900Lincoln Co., NCage 38, md. 17 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living
1910Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 51, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., 9 ch., 7 living
1920Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lincoln Co., NCage 46, md. 17 yrs., farm laborer
1910Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 56, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., odd jobs
1920Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 64, md., laborer at cotton mill

Family

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

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 5
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 15
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 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.)
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 45, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., farmer
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 55, widowed, farmer
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 66, widowed, 1st. md. age 20, laborer at furniture factory.
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S66] Letter, Karen Denise Grooms to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 22, md. 2 yrs., 1 ch., none living
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 32, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., 4 ch., 3 living

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 6
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 17
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 26, single, living with parents
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 46, md. 13 yrs., no children
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 56, widow, no children, living with father.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 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

  1. [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

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 5
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 15
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 25, single, living with parents
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 45, single, living with parents
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 55, single, living with father.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 75, single, living with nephew James L. & Sally L. Whisenant.

Citations

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 9
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, living with parents
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 39, md. 10 yrs., farmer
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 49, md. 2 times, 20 yrs., farmer
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 59, md., farmer
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 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

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

Citations

  1. [S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 9
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 17, single, resides with parents
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 39, md. 10 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 48, md. 1 time, 20 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 58, md.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 7
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 17
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 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

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 27, md. 9 yrs., 6 ch., 4 living.
1910Bryan Co., OKage 34, md. 2nd time, 3 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living
1920Bokchito, Bryan Co., OKage 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

Family 2

Thomas Jacob Thompson b. 28 June 1878

Citations

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 4
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 13
1900Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 36, md. 9 yrs., merchant. Census listed d.o.b. as Mar 1864.
1910Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 44, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., farmer
1920Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 40, md. 9 yrs., 2 ch., 1 living. Census gives d.o.b. as Mar 1860.
1910Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 49, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., 4 ch., 1 living
1920Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 59, md.
1930Valdese, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Carter Co., TNage 26, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 37, md.
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 47, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 10 months
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 10
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 30, md. 8 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 40, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 50, md.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 60, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Linville, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 29, md. 8 yrs., farmer
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 39, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., farmer
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 49, md., farmer
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 59, md., 1st. md. age 21, farmer

Family

Mary Jane Whisnant b. August 1869
Children

Citations

  1. [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

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 12
1870Burke Co., NC
1880Linville, Burke Co., NCage 28, single, resides with parents.
1900Linville, Burke Co., NCage 52, md. 17 yrs., no children
1910Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NCage 60, md. 1 time, 25 yrs., no children
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 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

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 9, living with mother and step-father.
1880Burke Co., NC

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 7, living with mother and step-father.
1880Burke Co., NC
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 37, single, resides with mother and step-father. The census mistakenly listed her last name as "Saulmon".

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 3
1880Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 12

Citations

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 1
1880Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 10

William James Austin Fox

ID# 950, b. 24 April 1871, d. 13 July 1935
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*William James Austin Fox was born on 24 April 1871 in Burke Co., NC; He married Leah Ann Saulmon.1,2 
Death*He died on 13 July 1935 in Burke Co., NC, at age 64; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.1 
Census*William James Austin Fox appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 8. 

Citations

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