Person Page 2

Sandy Plains, Polk Co., NC

age 39, farmer, real estate value $1500.

1860

age 50, farmer, real estate value $2450., personal property value $1008. His mother Polly Whisnant, age 92, resides in the household.

1870

1880

age 69, md., farmer

Note*

Absolum Whisnant may have went by the name William Absolum Whisnant, and he may have been born 19 Jul 1807. Information obtained from bible records supplied to me by Peggy Dale Chapman in October 1993.

Family

Amelia Thompson b. 31 July 1813

Marriage*

He married Amelia Thompson on 10 November 1831 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Children

Archibald T. Whisnant+ b. 11 Aug 1832, d. 29 Dec 1911
Elizabeth Whisnant b. 3 Dec 1836
Mary Ann Whisnant b. 1 Feb 1841, d. 1 Jan 1915
William A. Whisnant b. c 1847, d. 9 May 1865

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon

ID# 52, b. circa 1802, d. circa 1903

Birth*

Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon was born circa 1802 in NC; Her parents are George Coon and Elizabeth Asherbranner.¹

Marriage*

She married David Whisnant, son of Adam Whisnant and Mary Magdalena Helms, on 14 February 1821 in Lincoln Co., NC.

Death*

Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon died circa 1903.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Cleveland Co., NC	age 48
1860	Cleveland Co., NC	age 58
1870	Camp Call, Cleveland Co., NC	age 68
1880	Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NC	age 79, widow, resides with son Albert.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 48

1860

Camp Call, Cleveland Co., NC

age 58

1870

age 68

1880

Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NC

age 79, widow, resides with son Albert.

Family

David Whisnant b. 17 April 1800, d. 24 August 1879

Marriage*

Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon married David Whisnant, son of Adam Whisnant and Mary Magdalena Helms, on 14 February 1821 in Lincoln Co., NC.

Children

Sally Whisnant+ b. c 1822
George M. Whisnant+ b. 1823, d. 3 Jan 1861
Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. 28 May 1828, d. 7 Feb 1877
Adam B. Whisnant+ b. 6 Jun 1836, d. 11 Apr 1910
Mary Whisnant+ b. 20 Jan 1838, d. 22 Jan 1907
David D. Whisnant+ b. 11 Oct 1841, d. 28 Aug 1915
Albert Whisnant+ b. 12 May 1847, d. 2 Mar 1927
Fligins Whisnant b. c 1858

Citations

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

Nancy McCurry

ID# 53, b. circa 1805, d. 1873

Birth*

Nancy McCurry was born circa 1805 in Rutherford Co., NC; Her parents were Micajah McCurry and Hannah Smith.¹

Marriage*

She married Philip Whisenhunt, son of Adam Whisnant and Mary Magdalena Helms, circa 1823.¹

Death*

Nancy McCurry died in 1873.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Whiteside, Rutherford Co., NC	age 45
1860	Pigeon, Haywood Co., NC	age 55, md.
1870	Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NC

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Whiteside, Rutherford Co., NC

age 45

1860

Pigeon, Haywood Co., NC

age 55, md.

1870

Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NC

Family

Philip Whisenhunt b. circa 1803, d. after 1880

Children

Ephraim Whisnant+ b. 12 Feb 1824, d. 19 Jul 1875
Migeman Whisenhunt b. 1826, d. 6 Dec 1849
Eli Whisnant+ b. 12 Oct 1827, d. 2 Apr 1905
Isaac S. Whisnant+ b. Jun 1834, d. b 1920
Elcaner Whisnant+ b. 25 Jan 1838, d. 27 Sep 1885
Jackson Pinkney Whisnant+ b. 23 Dec 1839, d. 22 Jun 1918
Melissa J. Whisnant b. c 1843
Mary E. Whisnant+ b. c 1845, d. 21 Aug 1919
Julia E. Whisnant+ b. c 1847, d. b 1886
Joseph William Whisnant+ b. 7 May 1848, d. 4 Apr 1934

Citations

[S15] Wilson A. Taylor, Genealogy of John Langford Taylor.

John Hauss

ID# 54, b. 3 January 1797, d. 9 August 1845

Birth*

John Hauss was born on 3 January 1797.¹

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Whisnant, daughter of Adam Whisnant and Mary Magdalena Helms, on 26 January 1822 in Rutherford Co., NC.

Death*

John Hauss died on 9 August 1845 in Lincoln Co., NC, at age 48.¹

Family

Elizabeth Whisnant b. 4 April 1806, d. 26 January 1881

Children

Andrew J. Hause b. c 1825, d. a 1905
Franklin Hauss b. 1825
Cephas Hauss b. 1827
Martha Adaline Hauss b. 1830
Susan Hauss b. b 1831
Marcus Hauss b. 1832
Eliza S. Hauss b. 1835
Camillia C. Hauss b. 1837, d. 1893
Nancy Jane Hauss b. 1839, d. 1923
Adam Hauss b. 1842, d. 4 May 1863
Francis Hauss b. 1843
Joanna Hauss b. 1 Jun 1845, d. 23 Aug 1930

Citations

[S14] Letter, Betty Lee Greene Knopf to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Amelia Thompson

ID# 55, b. 31 July 1813

Birth*

Amelia Thompson was born on 31 July 1813 in NC; Her parents were Archie Thompson and Elizabeth Cox.

Marriage*

She married Absolum Whisnant, son of Adam Whisnant and Mary Magdalena Helms, on 10 November 1831 in Rutherford Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Cleveland Co., NC	age 36, listed as "Ann E."
1860	Sandy Plains, Polk Co., NC	age 48, census listed her name as "Eliza".
1870	Marion, McDowell Co., NC
1880	Marion, McDowell Co., NC	age 67, md.
1900	Maron, McDowell Co., NC	age 84, widow, 4 ch., 3 living.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Sandy Plains, Polk Co., NC

age 36, listed as "Ann E."

1860

age 48, census listed her name as "Eliza".

1870

1880

age 67, md.

1900

Maron, McDowell Co., NC

age 84, widow, 4 ch., 3 living.

Nickname

Amelia Thompson also went by the name of Analiza.

Family

Absolum Whisnant b. circa 1811, d. 1893

Marriage*

She married Absolum Whisnant, son of Adam Whisnant and Mary Magdalena Helms, on 10 November 1831 in Rutherford Co., NC.¹

Children

Archibald T. Whisnant+ b. 11 Aug 1832, d. 29 Dec 1911
Elizabeth Whisnant b. 3 Dec 1836
Mary Ann Whisnant b. 1 Feb 1841, d. 1 Jan 1915
William A. Whisnant b. c 1847, d. 9 May 1865

Citations

[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Eve [unknown]

ID# 56, b. circa 1774, d. after 1853

Birth*

Eve [unknown] was born circa 1774.

Marriage*

She married John Whisenhunt, son of Philip Whisenhunt and Mary Bohelier.

Death*

Eve [unknown] died after 1853.

Burial*

She was buried in Grace Lutheran Ch. Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC.

Census*

Eve [unknown] appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, age 76, head of household, real estate value $200. Her daughter Polly lives with her. There is a Sally A. Whisenhunt, age 14, living in the house which I haven't been able to identify.

Family

John Whisenhunt b. circa 1775, d. circa 1843

Children

Sarah Catherine Whisenhunt+ b. 1799, d. 18 Jul 1872
Daniel Whisenhunt+ b. c 1801, d. Oct 1881
Polly Whisenhunt b. c 1803, d. 24 May 1892
Ephraim Whisenhunt+ b. 7 Apr 1807, d. 17 Jan 1874
female child Whisenhunt b. 29 May 1811, d. b 1842
Daniel Philip Whisenhunt+ b. 21 Mar 1813, d. 14 Oct 1886
Sarah Whisenhunt+ b. 3 Jul 1816, d. 2 Aug 1896

Daniel Whisenhunt

ID# 57, b. circa 1801, d. October 1881

Father*

John Whisenhunt b. c 1775, d. c 1843

Mother*

Eve [unknown] b. c 1774, d. a 1853

Birth*

Daniel Whisenhunt was born circa 1801 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Susannah Dellinger on 16 February 1823 in Tryon/Lincoln Co., NC.

Death*

Daniel Whisenhunt died in October 1881 in Catawba Co., NC.

Burial*

He was buried in St. Stephen's L.C.C. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1830		Census record not found
1840		Census record not found
1850		Census record not found
1860	Hickory Tavern, Catawba Co., NC	age 58, farmer, real estate value $1100., personal property value $1240.
1870	Hickory Tavern, Catawba Co., NC	age 68, farmer, R$1300., P$500.
1880	Hickory, Catawba Co., NC	age 78, md., farming. His last name is listed as "Whisenant".

Name Variation

Daniel Whisenhunt was also known as David Whisenhunt.

Occupation*

He was a farmer.

Name Variation

As of 1 June 1860, Daniel Whisenhunt was also known as D. Whisenant.¹

Note*

He will is as follows:

Will

Recorded in Catawba Co., NC, book 2, pg. 240
dated 19 Apr 1879
probated 31 Oc6 1881

I Daniel Whisenhunt of the County of Catawba and State of North Carolina, Being of a sound mind and memory but considering the uncertainty of my earthly Existence do make and declare this my last will and testament

First that my executors shall provide for my body a decent burial suitable to the wishes of the relations and friends and pay all funeral expenses together with my just debts howsoever and to whomsoever owing out of the moneys that first come into their hands as a part or parcel of my estate First of all I give unto my beloved wife Susanah Whisenhunt everything belonging to me during her life then after her death the lands is to be divided as follows Beginning on Solomon Echards corner and along with the thru Pike road to a Post Oak then nearby South west to Ephraim & Amy Rinkes rock corner all of that line I give unto my great grand daughter Susanah Catharine Whisenhunt Luther Whisenhunts daughter and her bodily heirs and if she dies without bodily heirs half of it is to go to John M. Whisenhunt and the other (half) to be divided equal amongst her brothers & sisters

Then last of said line I give unto Luther Whisenhunt and his lawful heirs & John M. Whisenhunt & Jane C. Whisenhunt & Jones M. Whisenhunt Equal and if my wife dies intestate the property she has on hand is to be sold and Equally divided between Luther W. Whisenhunt, John M. Whisenhunt & Jane C. Whisenhunt & Jones M. Whisenhunt and John M. Whisenhunt to have fifty dollars in money over and above the rest I do hereby appoint A. J. Whitner and John M. Whisenhunt my lawful Executors to execute this my last will and testament in witness whereof I the said Daniel Whisenhunt do hereunto set my hand & seal this the 19th of April 1879

Daniel Whisenhunt

Signed sealed published declared by the said Daniel Whisenhunt his last will & testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence do subscribe our names witnesses thereto

John Hollar
Eli Whitner
M. E. Whisenhunt
_______________

This Will has been transcribed literally from Dr. Eph Whisenhunt's book Whisenhunt Syllabus.

Family

Susannah Dellinger b. circa 1804, d. after 1881

Marriage*

He married Susannah Dellinger on 16 February 1823 in Tryon/Lincoln Co., NC.

Child

John Monroe Whisenhunt+ b. 8 Apr 1825, d. 14 Jan 1863

Citations

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

Polly Whisenhunt

ID# 58, b. circa 1803, d. 24 May 1892

Father*

John Whisenhunt b. c 1775, d. c 1843

Mother*

Eve [unknown] b. c 1774, d. a 1853

Birth*

Polly Whisenhunt was born circa 1803 in NC.¹

Death*

She died on 24 May 1892 in Catawba Co., NC.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Newton, Catawba Co., NC	age 47, living in household with mother Eve Whisenhunt.
1860	Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC	age 56, head of household, real estate value $500., personal property value $100. Adaline Whitener, age 22, domestic, living in the household.
1870	Hickory Tavern, Catawba Co., NC	age 67, head of household, keeping house, R$500., P$500. Adaline Whitener, age 30., and her two children live in the household.
1880	Hickory, Catawba Co., NC	age 76, single, resides in the household of M. Adeline Whitener, age 49.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 47, living in household with mother Eve Whisenhunt.

1860

age 56, head of household, real estate value $500., personal property value $100. Adaline Whitener, age 22, domestic, living in the household.

1870

age 67, head of household, keeping house, R$500., P$500. Adaline Whitener, age 30., and her two children live in the household.

1880

age 76, single, resides in the household of M. Adeline Whitener, age 49.

Name Variation

As of 1860, Polly Whisenhunt was also known as Whisnant.¹

Note*

She and Susie Polly Whisenhunt Other peoples research that I found on Ancestry.com listed these two people as the same person. I have no additional proof of this. It was stated that Susie was born on 22 Nov 1803, NC, and died 24 May 1892, in Chattooga Co., GA.

Citations

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

Sarah Catherine Whisenhunt

ID# 59, b. 1799, d. 18 July 1872

Father*

John Whisenhunt b. c 1775, d. c 1843

Mother*

Eve [unknown] b. c 1774, d. a 1853

Birth*

Sarah Catherine Whisenhunt was born in 1799 in Catawba Co., NC.

Marriage*

She married David Abernethy on 24 July 1820 in Lincoln Co., NC.

Death*

Sarah Catherine Whisenhunt died on 18 July 1872.

Burial*

She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Catawba Co., NC	age 50, md.
1860	Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC	age 50, md.
1870	Hickory Tavern, Catawba Co., NC	age 70, keeping house

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Catawba Co., NC

age 50, md.

1860

age 50, md.

1870

age 70, keeping house

Family

David Abernethy b. 30 March 1785, d. 30 January 1870

Marriage*

Sarah Catherine Whisenhunt married David Abernethy on 24 July 1820 in Lincoln Co., NC.

Children

Noah A. Abernethy b. c 1827
Eve M. Abernethy b. c 1833
Sarah Abernethy b. c 1834

Ephraim Whisenhunt

ID# 60, b. 7 April 1807, d. 17 January 1874

Father*

John Whisenhunt b. c 1775, d. c 1843

Mother*

Eve [unknown] b. c 1774, d. a 1853

Birth*

Ephraim Whisenhunt was born on 7 April 1807 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Catherine Plantena [unknown] before 1834.

Death*

Ephraim Whisenhunt died on 17 January 1874 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 66.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1830

Census record not found

1840

Census record not found

1850

age 45, farmer, real estate value $900. Family last name is "Whisenhunt" on the census report.

1860

age 53, farmer, real estate value $1300., personal property value $1360.

1870

age 63, farmer, R$1200., P$500.

Family

Catherine Plantena [unknown] b. 25 March 1817, d. 4 December 1879

Marriage*

Ephraim Whisenhunt married Catherine Plantena [unknown] before 1834.

Children

Sarah Elin Whisnant+ b. 7 Jan 1834, d. 8 Nov 1908
Abel Sidney Whisenhunt b. 2 Aug 1836; Relationship doubtful because he doesn't appear in Ephraim's household in the 1850 census.
Julia Rebecca Whisenhunt b. 14 Apr 1840, d. 26 Sep 1840
Marcus Eph Whisenhunt+ b. 26 Jul 1841, d. 4 May 1903
Walter Whisenhunt b. 1855

Citations

[S16] Letter, Joe Alfred Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt

ID# 61, b. 21 March 1813, d. 14 October 1886

Father*

John Whisenhunt b. c 1775, d. c 1843

Mother*

Eve [unknown] b. c 1774, d. a 1853

Birth*

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt was born on 21 March 1813 in Lincoln Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Polly Mary Abernethy on 6 February 1835 in Lincoln Co., NC.

Death*

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt died on 14 October 1886 at age 73.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1840		Census record not found
1850	Newton, Catawba Co., NC	age 37, farmer, real estate value $800. Family last name is currently "Whisenhunt".
1860	Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC	age 47, farmer, real estate value $125., personal property value $600.
1870	Hickory Tavern, Catawba Co., NC	age 57, farmer, R$500., P$300. The household family name is "Whisenhunt".
1880	Hickory, Catawba Co., NC	age 67, md., farming

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1840

Census record not found

1850

age 37, farmer, real estate value $800. Family last name is currently "Whisenhunt".

1860

age 47, farmer, real estate value $125., personal property value $600.

1870

age 57, farmer, R$500., P$300. The household family name is "Whisenhunt".

1880

age 67, md., farming

Occupation*

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt was a farmer.

Note*

Most of his children changed their last name to Whisnant. His estate papers were filed 22 Jan 1886.

Family

Polly Mary Abernethy b. circa 1816

Marriage*

He married Polly Mary Abernethy on 6 February 1835 in Lincoln Co., NC.

Children

Martha Jane Whisenhunt+ b. 13 Oct 1837, d. 18 Mar 1924
John C. Whisenhunt b. c 1840, d. 20 Apr 1864
William M. Whisnant+ b. 5 Feb 1842, d. 22 Dec 1919
Sarah Emeline Whisenhunt+ b. 19 Sep 1843, d. 21 Dec 1909
Anna E. Whisenhunt+ b. 29 Sep 1844, d. 27 Nov 1903
Mary Catherine Whisnant+ b. 9 Jan 1847, d. 15 Dec 1919
Pinkney Whisenhunt b. c 1848, d. b 1860
Margaret Sophie Whisenhunt+ b. 4 Apr 1849, d. 18 Feb 1922
Daniel Ausborn Whisnant+ b. 9 Jun 1851, d. 25 Jan 1931
Amanda Levina Whisenhunt+ b. 11 Apr 1854, d. 14 Jul 1917
Susan Elizabeth Whisenhunt+ b. 11 Apr 1854, d. 22 Jul 1914
Barbara Alice Whisenhunt b. 11 Apr 1854, d. 6 Jul 1921
Dovie Adeline Whisenhunt+ b. 25 Mar 1856, d. 8 Apr 1916

Citations

[S17] Unknown subject, Zion Lutherine Church, Catawba County, NC.

Sarah Whisenhunt

ID# 62, b. 3 July 1816, d. 2 August 1896

Father*

John Whisenhunt b. c 1775, d. c 1843

Mother*

Eve [unknown] b. c 1774, d. a 1853

Birth*

Sarah Whisenhunt was born on 3 July 1816 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Eli Whitener on 18 February 1834 in Lincoln Co., NC.

Death*

Sarah Whisenhunt died on 2 August 1896 at age 80.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Newton, Catawba Co., NC	Lives next door to her mother
1860	Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC	age 44, md.
1870	Hickory Tavern, Catawba Co., NC	age 55, md.
1880	Hickory, Catawba Co., NC	age 64, md.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Lives next door to her mother

1860

age 44, md.

1870

age 55, md.

1880

age 64, md.

Name Variation

Sarah Whisenhunt was also known as Sally.

Family

Eli Whitener b. 5 March 1810, d. 11 January 1894

Marriage*

She married Eli Whitener on 18 February 1834 in Lincoln Co., NC.

Children

Adaline Whitener b. 19 May 1836, d. 4 Feb 1916
Phillip L. Whitener b. c 1837
Eliza Catherine Whitener b. 21 Jul 1839
John Pinkney Whitener b. 25 Jul 1841, d. 27 Feb 1915
Amanda Caroline Whitener b. 17 Dec 1843, d. 1 Aug 1917
Labon S. Whitener b. c 1847
Daniel Efird Whitener b. 20 Mar 1852, d. 16 Apr 1930
Ephriam Luther Whitener b. 25 Apr 1855, d. 2 Nov 1932

Citations

[S17] Unknown subject, Zion Lutherine Church, Catawba County, NC.

Barbara Whisenhunt

ID# 63, b. circa 1764

Father*

Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1736, d. c 1791

Mother*

Mary Bohelier d. b 1788

Birth*

Barbara Whisenhunt was born circa 1764.¹

Note*

Barbara Whisenhunt Is is reported that she married Frederick Heavner (Hefner). before 1790 in Lincoln Co., NC.

Citations

[S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Elizabeth Whisenhunt

ID# 64, b. circa 1766, d. circa 1860

Father*

Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1736, d. c 1791

Mother*

Mary Bohelier d. b 1788

Birth*

Elizabeth Whisenhunt was born circa 1766 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Christian Carver in 1785.

Death*

Elizabeth Whisenhunt died circa 1860 in Buncombe Co., NC.

Census*

Elizabeth Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Haywood Co., NC, age 75, widow, resides with daughter Nancy Rathbone.

Family

Christian Carver b. circa 1756, d. after 1844

Children

Joseph Carver b. 1797, d. 31 May 1858
Jacob Adam Carver b. c 1799, d. 14 Nov 1878
Thomas Carver b. c 1800
David C. Carver b. c 1803, d. a 1870
Catherine Carver b. 1804, d. a 1870
Lucinda Carver b. 1812
Israel Carver b. 10 May 1814, d. 4 Apr 1890
Nancy Carver b. c 1815, d. a 1870
William Carver b. 1816
Alexander Carver b. 1817, d. 1886
James Carver b. c 1818

Citations

[S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Susannah Dellinger

ID# 65, b. circa 1804, d. after 1881

Birth*

Susannah Dellinger was born circa 1804 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Daniel Whisenhunt, son of John Whisenhunt and Eve [unknown], on 16 February 1823 in Tryon/Lincoln Co., NC.

Death*

Susannah Dellinger died after 1881.

Burial*

She was buried in St. Stephen's L.C.C. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 55

1870

age 66

1880

age 75, md.

Name Variation

Susannah Dellinger was also known as Susan.

Family

Daniel Whisenhunt b. circa 1801, d. October 1881

Marriage*

She married Daniel Whisenhunt, son of John Whisenhunt and Eve [unknown], on 16 February 1823 in Tryon/Lincoln Co., NC.

Child

John Monroe Whisenhunt+ b. 8 Apr 1825, d. 14 Jan 1863

Citations

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

David Abernethy

ID# 66, b. 30 March 1785, d. 30 January 1870

Birth*

David Abernethy was born on 30 March 1785 in Lincoln Co., NC.

Marriage*

He married Sarah Catherine Whisenhunt, daughter of John Whisenhunt and Eve [unknown], on 24 July 1820 in Lincoln Co., NC.

Death*

David Abernethy died on 30 January 1870 at age 84.

Burial*

He was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Catawba Co., NC

age 70, md., farmer, R$500

1860

age 85, md., farmer, R$500, P$225.

Family

Sarah Catherine Whisenhunt b. 1799, d. 18 July 1872

Children

Noah A. Abernethy b. c 1827
Eve M. Abernethy b. c 1833
Sarah Abernethy b. c 1834

Catherine Plantena [unknown]

ID# 67, b. 25 March 1817, d. 4 December 1879

Birth*

Catherine Plantena [unknown] was born on 25 March 1817 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Ephraim Whisenhunt, son of John Whisenhunt and Eve [unknown], before 1834.

Death*

Catherine Plantena [unknown] died on 4 December 1879 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 62.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 33

1860

age 43

1870

age 53

Family

Ephraim Whisenhunt b. 7 April 1807, d. 17 January 1874

Marriage*

Catherine Plantena [unknown] married Ephraim Whisenhunt, son of John Whisenhunt and Eve [unknown], before 1834.

Children

Sarah Elin Whisnant+ b. 7 Jan 1834, d. 8 Nov 1908
Abel Sidney Whisenhunt b. 2 Aug 1836
Julia Rebecca Whisenhunt b. 14 Apr 1840, d. 26 Sep 1840
Marcus Eph Whisenhunt+ b. 26 Jul 1841, d. 4 May 1903
Walter Whisenhunt b. 1855

Citations

[S16] Letter, Joe Alfred Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Polly Mary Abernethy

ID# 68, b. circa 1816

Birth*

Polly Mary Abernethy was born circa 1816 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Daniel Philip Whisenhunt, son of John Whisenhunt and Eve [unknown], on 6 February 1835 in Lincoln Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 33

1860

age 44

1870

Catawba Co., NC

age 54

1880

age 66, md.

Family

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt b. 21 March 1813, d. 14 October 1886

Children

Martha Jane Whisenhunt+ b. 13 Oct 1837, d. 18 Mar 1924
John C. Whisenhunt b. c 1840, d. 20 Apr 1864
William M. Whisnant+ b. 5 Feb 1842, d. 22 Dec 1919
Sarah Emeline Whisenhunt+ b. 19 Sep 1843, d. 21 Dec 1909
Anna E. Whisenhunt+ b. 29 Sep 1844, d. 27 Nov 1903
Mary Catherine Whisnant+ b. 9 Jan 1847, d. 15 Dec 1919
Pinkney Whisenhunt b. c 1848, d. b 1860
Margaret Sophie Whisenhunt+ b. 4 Apr 1849, d. 18 Feb 1922
Daniel Ausborn Whisnant+ b. 9 Jun 1851, d. 25 Jan 1931
Amanda Levina Whisenhunt+ b. 11 Apr 1854, d. 14 Jul 1917
Susan Elizabeth Whisenhunt+ b. 11 Apr 1854, d. 22 Jul 1914
Barbara Alice Whisenhunt b. 11 Apr 1854, d. 6 Jul 1921
Dovie Adeline Whisenhunt+ b. 25 Mar 1856, d. 8 Apr 1916

Citations

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

Eli Whitener

ID# 69, b. 5 March 1810, d. 11 January 1894

Birth*

Eli Whitener was born on 5 March 1810; His parents were George Whitener and Sally Frye.

Marriage*

He married Sarah Whisenhunt, daughter of John Whisenhunt and Eve [unknown], on 18 February 1834 in Lincoln Co., NC.

Death*

Eli Whitener died on 11 January 1894 at age 83.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

1860

age 50, md., farmer, R$200, P$675.

1870

age 60, md., farmer, R$900, P$500.

1880

age 70, md., farming

Family

Sarah Whisenhunt b. 3 July 1816, d. 2 August 1896

Marriage*

Eli Whitener married Sarah Whisenhunt, daughter of John Whisenhunt and Eve [unknown], on 18 February 1834 in Lincoln Co., NC.

Children

Adaline Whitener b. 19 May 1836, d. 4 Feb 1916
Phillip L. Whitener b. c 1837
Eliza Catherine Whitener b. 21 Jul 1839
John Pinkney Whitener b. 25 Jul 1841, d. 27 Feb 1915
Amanda Caroline Whitener b. 17 Dec 1843, d. 1 Aug 1917
Labon S. Whitener b. c 1847
Daniel Efird Whitener b. 20 Mar 1852, d. 16 Apr 1930
Ephriam Luther Whitener b. 25 Apr 1855, d. 2 Nov 1932

Christian Carver

ID# 71, b. circa 1756, d. after 1844

Birth*

Christian Carver was born circa 1756 in Lancaster Co., PA.

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Whisenhunt, daughter of Philip Whisenhunt and Mary Bohelier, in 1785.

Death*

Christian Carver died after 1844 in NC.

Name Variation

Christian Carver was also known as Christopher.

Family

Elizabeth Whisenhunt b. circa 1766, d. circa 1860

Children

Joseph Carver b. 1797, d. 31 May 1858
Jacob Adam Carver b. c 1799, d. 14 Nov 1878
Thomas Carver b. c 1800
David C. Carver b. c 1803, d. a 1870
Catherine Carver b. 1804, d. a 1870
Lucinda Carver b. 1812
Israel Carver b. 10 May 1814, d. 4 Apr 1890
Nancy Carver b. c 1815, d. a 1870
William Carver b. 1816
Alexander Carver b. 1817, d. 1886
James Carver b. c 1818

Eliza Cline

ID# 72, d. circa 1884

Marriage*

Eliza Cline married George Whisenhunt, son of Philip Whisenhunt and Mary Bohelier, on 18 March 1820.

Death*

Eliza Cline died circa 1884.

Nickname

Eliza Cline also went by the name of Betsy.

Family

George Whisenhunt b. circa 1775, d. circa 1843

Children

Martha Jane Whisenhunt

ID# 73, b. 13 October 1837, d. 18 March 1924

Father*

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt b. 21 Mar 1813, d. 14 Oct 1886

Mother*

Polly Mary Abernethy b. c 1816

Birth*

Martha Jane Whisenhunt was born on 13 October 1837 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married William Pinkney Deitz circa 1861.²

Death*

Martha Jane Whisenhunt died on 18 March 1924 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 86; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 12

1870

age 29, md.

1880

age 42, md.

1900

age 62, md. 39 yrs., 6 ch., 3 living

1910

age 72, md. 1 time, 49 yrs., 6 ch., 3 living

Family

William Pinkney Deitz b. February 1838

Marriage*

Martha Jane Whisenhunt married William Pinkney Deitz circa 1861.²

Children

Thomas Jefferson Deitz b. 11 Aug 1861, d. 17 Jun 1937
Edmond Deitz b. c 1865
Olander Copeland Deitz b. 15 May 1869, d. 23 Aug 1956
William Elmore Deitz b. 9 Dec 1874, d. 31 Mar 1955

Citations

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

John C. Whisenhunt

ID# 74, b. circa 1840, d. 20 April 1864

Father*

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt b. 21 Mar 1813, d. 14 Oct 1886

Mother*

Polly Mary Abernethy b. c 1816

Birth*

John C. Whisenhunt was born circa 1840 in NC.¹

Death*

He died on 20 April 1864 in Plymouth, Washington Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 10

1860

age 20, living at home.

Note*

John C. Whisenhunt never married, and had no children. He enlisted in the Civil War 1 May 1862, and served in Co. K, 35th Regiment.

Citations

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

William M. Whisnant

ID# 75, b. 5 February 1842, d. 22 December 1919

Father*

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt b. 21 Mar 1813, d. 14 Oct 1886

Mother*

Polly Mary Abernethy b. c 1816

Birth*

William M. Whisnant was born on 5 February 1842 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Harriet Propst on 3 December 1868 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

William M. Whisnant died on 22 December 1919 in Bandys, Catawba Co., NC, at age 77; Note: Death certificate listed his mother as "Polly Rockett". The informant was Wade Whisnant.^3,1

Burial*

He was buried in Mountain Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 6

1860

age 19, living at home

1870

age 28, farmer, R$400., P$150.

1880

age 38, md., farmer

1900

age 58, md. 30 yrs., farmer

1910

age 68, md. 1 time, 39 yrs., farmer

Name Variation

William M. Whisnant was also known as Billy.

Note*

He enlisted in the Civil War on April 30, 1864 and was taken prisoner May 12, 1864.

Occupation*

He was in lumbering.

Name Variation

As of 1870, William M. Whisnant was also known as Whisenhunt.⁴

Family

Harriet Propst b. 30 January 1848, d. 15 January 1929

Marriage*

He married Harriet Propst on 3 December 1868 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Children

Lou Ellen Whisnant+ b. 8 Jul 1870, d. 21 Nov 1951
Virginia Jennie Belle Whisnant+ b. 2 Dec 1871, d. 7 May 1924
Harriet Gertrude Whisnant+ b. 28 Mar 1874, d. 13 Dec 1947
Wade Lawrence Whisnant+ b. 15 Jul 1877, d. 20 Aug 1958
Rosa Lee Whisnant+ b. 23 Jun 1879, d. 10 Jan 1924
Robert Whisnant b. 15 Aug 1881, d. 10 Mar 1882
William Oscar Whisnant+ b. 29 Nov 1883, d. 6 Nov 1969
Donald Burton Whisnant+ b. 30 Nov 1887, d. 16 Feb 1967

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Sarah Emeline Whisenhunt

ID# 76, b. 19 September 1843, d. 21 December 1909

Father*

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt b. 21 Mar 1813, d. 14 Oct 1886

Mother*

Polly Mary Abernethy b. c 1816

Birth*

Sarah Emeline Whisenhunt was born on 19 September 1843 in NC.

Marriage*

She married Jacob S. Deitz on 3 March 1866 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Death*

Sarah Emeline Whisenhunt died on 21 December 1909 at age 66.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 5

1860

age 17, living at home

1870

Icard, Burke Co., NC

1880

age 38, md.

1900

age 56, md. 34 yrs., 6 ch., 5 living

Name Variation

Sarah Emeline Whisenhunt was also known as Sally.

Family

Jacob S. Deitz b. August 1842

Marriage*

She married Jacob S. Deitz on 3 March 1866 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Children

Laura Deitz b. c 1867
Wallace Theodore Deitz b. Mar 1869, d. 1940
Luetta Deitz b. c 1872
Ida Elizabeth Deitz b. 18 Feb 1876, d. 22 Dec 1961
Elmedia Alice Deitz b. 6 Aug 1881, d. 13 Jul 1973

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Anna E. Whisenhunt

ID# 77, b. 29 September 1844, d. 27 November 1903

Father*

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt b. 21 Mar 1813, d. 14 Oct 1886

Mother*

Polly Mary Abernethy b. c 1816

Birth*

Anna E. Whisenhunt was born on 29 September 1844 in NC.

Marriage*

She married Amos Huffman in 1871.

Death*

Anna E. Whisenhunt died on 27 November 1903 at age 59.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 5

1860

age 15

1870

Icard, Burke Co., NC

age 24, in household of Jacob & Sarah E. Dietz, keeping house.

1880

age 35, md.

1900

age 55, md. 30 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

Family

Amos Huffman b. 1841

Marriage*

Anna E. Whisenhunt married Amos Huffman in 1871.

Children

Ella Huffman b. c 1872
Charlie M. Huffman b. Apr 1872
Jane Huffman b. c 1874
Summey Huffman b. 14 Feb 1876, d. 1 Apr 1945
Mary Catherine Huffman b. 26 Jun 1877, d. 23 Sep 1933
Wade P. Huffman b. Jan 1880, d. 1931

Pinkney Whisenhunt

ID# 78, b. circa 1848, d. before 1860

Father*

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt b. 21 Mar 1813, d. 14 Oct 1886

Mother*

Polly Mary Abernethy b. c 1816

Birth*

Pinkney Whisenhunt was born circa 1848 in NC.¹

Death*

He died before 1860.

Census*

Pinkney Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, age 2.

Citations

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

Margaret Sophie Whisenhunt

ID# 79, b. 4 April 1849, d. 18 February 1922

Father*

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt b. 21 Mar 1813, d. 14 Oct 1886

Mother*

Polly Mary Abernethy b. c 1816

Birth*

Margaret Sophie Whisenhunt was born on 4 April 1849 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Hosea Franklin Huffman on 19 August 1880 in Catawba Co., NC.^2,3

Death*

Margaret Sophie Whisenhunt died on 18 February 1922 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 72; married.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Mountain Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 1

1860

age 11

1870

age 21, living at home

1880

age 30, single, living with parents

1900

age 49, md. 20 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living

1910

age 60, md. 1 time 29 yrs., 7 ch., 5 living

1920

age 69, md.

Family

Hosea Franklin Huffman b. 30 March 1857, d. 4 August 1939

Marriage*

Margaret Sophie Whisenhunt married Hosea Franklin Huffman on 19 August 1880 in Catawba Co., NC.^2,3

Children

Raymond Pressley Huffman b. 12 Aug 1881, d. 16 Aug 1967
Sarah Huffman b. May 1883
Charlie E. Huffman b. 26 Jun 1886, d. 9 Sep 1970
Bessie Alda Huffman b. 23 Feb 1888, d. 18 Jan 1969
Beula M. Huffman b. Jan 1890, d. 30 Sep 1931
Lola Catherine Huffman b. 24 Oct 1891, d. 1 Jul 1970

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Daniel Ausborn Whisnant

ID# 80, b. 9 June 1851, d. 25 January 1931

Father*

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt b. 21 Mar 1813, d. 14 Oct 1886

Mother*

Polly Mary Abernethy b. c 1816

Birth*

Daniel Ausborn Whisnant was born on 9 June 1851 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Rose Alice Gault on 16 March 1880 in Catawba Co., NC.

Marriage*

Daniel Ausborn Whisnant married Addie Lou Ella Blackburn on 12 November 1894.²

Death*

Daniel Ausborn Whisnant died on 25 January 1931 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 79.^3,1

Burial*

He was buried in Mountain Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 9

1870

age 18, living at home

1880

age 29, md., farming

1900

age 48, md. 5 yrs., farmer & lumbering

1910

age 58, md. 2nd time, 15 yrs.

1920

age 68, md., farmer

1930

age 78, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 27

Name Variation

Daniel Ausborn Whisnant was also known as Osborn.

Family 1

Rose Alice Gault b. 14 November 1861, d. 24 May 1891

Marriage*

He married Rose Alice Gault on 16 March 1880 in Catawba Co., NC.

Children

John William Whisnant+ b. 20 Dec 1880, d. 17 Jan 1930
Walter Gaither Whisnant+ b. 21 Jul 1883, d. 20 May 1943
Bessie Mae Whisnant b. 1 Oct 1884, d. 1 Mar 1888
Herbert Clyde Whisnant+ b. 29 May 1888, d. 4 Dec 1939
Alice Pearl Whisnant+ b. 8 May 1891, d. 22 Jul 1965

Family 2

Addie Lou Ella Blackburn b. 1 September 1863, d. 2 October 1931

Marriage*

Daniel Ausborn Whisnant married Addie Lou Ella Blackburn on 12 November 1894.²

Children

Samuel Boyce Whisnant b. 4 Aug 1896, d. 20 Jan 1933
James Ausburn Whisnant+ b. 16 Oct 1898, d. 1 Jun 1983
Earl Franklin Whisnant+ b. 23 May 1903, d. 9 Dec 1938

Citations

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

Amanda Levina Whisenhunt

ID# 81, b. 11 April 1854, d. 14 July 1917

Father*

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt b. 21 Mar 1813, d. 14 Oct 1886

Mother*

Polly Mary Abernethy b. c 1816

Burial*

Amanda Levina Whisenhunt was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.¹

Birth*

She was born on 11 April 1854 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Jones Pinkney Seitz on 13 December 1877 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Amanda Levina Whisenhunt died on 14 July 1917 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 63; married.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 6

1870

age 15

1880

age 25, md.

1900

age 46, m. 22 yrs., 10 ch., 9 living

1910

age 56, md. 1 time, 1st. md. age 23, 10 ch., 9 living

Family

Jones Pinkney Seitz b. 13 December 1856, d. 18 August 1925

Marriage*

Amanda Levina Whisenhunt married Jones Pinkney Seitz on 13 December 1877 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Children

Raymond Theodore Seitz b. 30 Sep 1878, d. 14 Nov 1951
Carry Mae Seitz b. 2 Oct 1880, d. 20 Apr 1963
Lily Alice Seitz b. 19 Jan 1882, d. 6 Feb 1952
Phillip Lee Seitz b. 13 Oct 1883, d. 21 Aug 1969
Effie Beata Seitz b. 22 Dec 1888, d. 7 Jan 1970
Hettie C. Seitz b. Mar 1891
John Leslie Seitz b. 10 Aug 1893, d. 14 Feb 1957
Grace Ethel Seitz+ b. 14 Jul 1895, d. 22 Dec 1928
Clara Blanch Seitz b. Jun 1899

Citations

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

Susan Elizabeth Whisenhunt

ID# 82, b. 11 April 1854, d. 22 July 1914

Father*

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt b. 21 Mar 1813, d. 14 Oct 1886

Mother*

Polly Mary Abernethy b. c 1816

Birth*

Susan Elizabeth Whisenhunt was born on 11 April 1854 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Adolphus Monroe Propst on 23 December 1875 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Susan Elizabeth Whisenhunt died on 22 July 1914 in Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC, at age 60.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 6

1870

age 15

1880

age 25, md.

1900

age 46, md. 25 yrs., 8 ch., 6 living

1910

age 56, md.

Family

Adolphus Monroe Propst b. 6 January 1851, d. 13 August 1929

Marriage*

Susan Elizabeth Whisenhunt married Adolphus Monroe Propst on 23 December 1875 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Children

Crese Propst b. 2 Dec 1876, d. 22 May 1899
Franklin Leroy Propst b. 3 Oct 1878, d. 8 Jun 1935
Rose Mae Propst b. 4 May 1880, d. 13 Sep 1938
George Summey Propst b. 10 Nov 1882, d. 20 Feb 1978
Dink Herbert Propst b. 6 Mar 1887, d. 7 Nov 1960
Fredrick Ausban Propst b. 28 Nov 1889, d. 2 Apr 1968
Charlie Clayton Propst b. 13 Aug 1895, d. 6 Sep 1969

Citations

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

Barbara Alice Whisenhunt

ID# 83, b. 11 April 1854, d. 6 July 1921

Father*

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt b. 21 Mar 1813, d. 14 Oct 1886

Mother*

Polly Mary Abernethy b. c 1816

Birth*

Barbara Alice Whisenhunt was born on 11 April 1854 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Peter Andrew Whitener on 4 October 1885 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Barbara Alice Whisenhunt died on 6 July 1921 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 67; married.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Mountain Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 6. Residing in the household of Able & Sarah Propst.

1870

age 15

1880

age 24, single, living with parents

1900

age 46, md. 14 yrs.

1910

age 50, md. 1 time, 24 yrs., no children

1920

age 65, md.

Family

Peter Andrew Whitener b. 9 June 1856, d. 11 November 1927

Marriage*

Barbara Alice Whisenhunt married Peter Andrew Whitener on 4 October 1885 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Citations

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

Dovie Adeline Whisenhunt

ID# 84, b. 25 March 1856, d. 8 April 1916

Father*

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt b. 21 Mar 1813, d. 14 Oct 1886

Mother*

Polly Mary Abernethy b. c 1816

Birth*

Dovie Adeline Whisenhunt was born on 25 March 1856 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Absolum Darius Whitener on 21 October 1880 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Dovie Adeline Whisenhunt died on 8 April 1916 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 60; widowed.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 6

1870

age 13

1880

age 22, single, living with parents

1900

age 44, widow, 6 ch., 5 living, farming

1910

age 54, widow, 6 ch., 5 living, farming

Family

Absolum Darius Whitener b. 7 November 1851, d. 22 May 1894

Marriage*

Dovie Adeline Whisenhunt married Absolum Darius Whitener on 21 October 1880 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Children

Lillie Whitener
Emma Whitener d. 22 May 1894
Fannie Whitener b. Feb 1884
Ellis Shuford Whitener b. 7 Mar 1887, d. 10 Sep 1966
Fred Whitener b. Feb 1889
Daisy Mae Whitener+ b. 7 Dec 1890, d. 27 Nov 1966

Citations

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

Mary Catherine Whisnant

ID# 85, b. 9 January 1847, d. 15 December 1919

Father*

Daniel Philip Whisenhunt b. 21 Mar 1813, d. 14 Oct 1886

Mother*

Polly Mary Abernethy b. c 1816

Birth*

Mary Catherine Whisnant was born on 9 January 1847 in NC.

Marriage*

She married Joseph Gaither Huffman on 13 November 1873 in Catawba Co., NC.^1,2

Death*

Mary Catherine Whisnant died on 15 December 1919 at age 72.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 4

1860

age 12

1870

age 23, living at home

1880

age 33, md.

1900

age 53, widow, 4 ch., 4 living, farming

1910

age 62, widow, 4 ch., 4 living. She resides in the household of her son Lafayette.

Family

Joseph Gaither Huffman b. 1851, d. 1883

Marriage*

Mary Catherine Whisnant married Joseph Gaither Huffman on 13 November 1873 in Catawba Co., NC.^1,2

Children

Ed Huffman b. c 1877
Adolphus Monroe Huffman b. 17 Jun 1878, d. 27 Aug 1944
Franklin Huffman b. Mar 1881
Gaither Lafayette Huffman b. 17 Jan 1883, d. 22 May 1949

Citations

[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Harriet Propst

ID# 86, b. 30 January 1848, d. 15 January 1929

Birth*

Harriet Propst was born on 30 January 1848 in Catawba Co., NC; Her parents were John Propst and Susan Peacock.^1,2

Marriage*

She married William M. Whisnant, son of Daniel Philip Whisenhunt and Polly Mary Abernethy, on 3 December 1868 in Catawba Co., NC.³

Death*

Harriet Propst died on 15 January 1929 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 80; widowed.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Sardis Ev. Lutheran Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.623611,-81.379167.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 22

1880

age 32, md.

1900

age 52, md. 30 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living

1910

age 62, md. 1 time, 39 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living

1920

age 72, widow, living with son Donald Whisnant

Note*

An article written by Edith Whisnant & Kathleen Brittain states that Wade B. Whisnant's grandmother was named Mary (Polly) Abernethy Whisnant.

Family

William M. Whisnant b. 5 February 1842, d. 22 December 1919

Marriage*

Harriet Propst married William M. Whisnant, son of Daniel Philip Whisenhunt and Polly Mary Abernethy, on 3 December 1868 in Catawba Co., NC.³

Children

Lou Ellen Whisnant+ b. 8 Jul 1870, d. 21 Nov 1951
Virginia Jennie Belle Whisnant+ b. 2 Dec 1871, d. 7 May 1924
Harriet Gertrude Whisnant+ b. 28 Mar 1874, d. 13 Dec 1947
Wade Lawrence Whisnant+ b. 15 Jul 1877, d. 20 Aug 1958
Rosa Lee Whisnant+ b. 23 Jun 1879, d. 10 Jan 1924
Robert Whisnant b. 15 Aug 1881, d. 10 Mar 1882
William Oscar Whisnant+ b. 29 Nov 1883, d. 6 Nov 1969
Donald Burton Whisnant+ b. 30 Nov 1887, d. 16 Feb 1967

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Lou Ellen Whisnant

ID# 87, b. 8 July 1870, d. 21 November 1951

Father*

William M. Whisnant b. 5 Feb 1842, d. 22 Dec 1919

Mother*

Harriet Propst b. 30 Jan 1848, d. 15 Jan 1929

Birth*

Lou Ellen Whisnant was born on 8 July 1870 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Max Burns on 26 April 1891 in Catawba Co., NC.^2,3

Death*

Lou Ellen Whisnant died on 21 November 1951 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 81; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Providence Bapt. Ch. Cem., Catawba Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 10

1900

age 29, md. 9 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living

1910

age 39, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living

1920

age 49, md.

1930

age 59, widowed

1940

Census record not found.

Name Variation

Lou Ellen Whisnant was also known as Louella.¹

Family

Max Burns b. 18 July 1866, d. 27 July 1920

Marriage*

She married Max Burns on 26 April 1891 in Catawba Co., NC.^2,3

Children

Winnie Pearl Burns b. 19 Jan 1892, d. 23 Feb 1980
Gus B. Burns b. May 1894
Archie Lee Burns b. 5 Sep 1902, d. 7 Dec 1970
Kate Ruby Burns b. 24 Sep 1910, d. 15 Mar 1968

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Virginia Jennie Belle Whisnant

ID# 88, b. 2 December 1871, d. 7 May 1924

Father*

William M. Whisnant b. 5 Feb 1842, d. 22 Dec 1919

Mother*

Harriet Propst b. 30 Jan 1848, d. 15 Jan 1929

Birth*

Virginia Jennie Belle Whisnant was born on 2 December 1871 in Catawba Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Charles H. Whitener on 1 December 1912 in Catawba Co., NC.³

Death*

Virginia Jennie Belle Whisnant died on 7 May 1924 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 52; married.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Westley's Chapel. Meth. Cem., Catawba Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 8

1900

age 28, single, living with parents, no children listed.

1910

age 39, single, 1 ch., 1 living. She is living with her parent.

1920

age 46, md.

Family 1

Child

Fern Bell Whisnant+ b. 3 Dec 1893, d. 7 Apr 1922

Family 2

Charles H. Whitener b. 13 September 1859, d. 26 June 1941

Marriage*

Virginia Jennie Belle Whisnant married Charles H. Whitener on 1 December 1912 in Catawba Co., NC.³

Child

Worth Whitener b. 2 Mar 1914, d. 15 Feb 1994

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Harriet Gertrude Whisnant

ID# 89, b. 28 March 1874, d. 13 December 1947

Father*

William M. Whisnant b. 5 Feb 1842, d. 22 Dec 1919

Mother*

Harriet Propst b. 30 Jan 1848, d. 15 Jan 1929

Birth*

Harriet Gertrude Whisnant was born on 28 March 1874 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Julius Dargon Johnson on 15 October 1905 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Harriet Gertrude Whisnant died on 13 December 1947 at age 73.

Burial*

She was buried in Ebenezer U.M.C. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 6

1900

age 26, single, Cook, living with parents

1930

age 53, md., 1st md. age 34. [e.d. 18-1, sheet 12B, dwelling #230]

1940

age 66, md., completed the 6th. grade. [e.d. 18-1B, sheet 10B, household #180]

Family

Julius Dargon Johnson b. 1 August 1876, d. 1 November 1953

Marriage*

Harriet Gertrude Whisnant married Julius Dargon Johnson on 15 October 1905 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Child

James Thomas Johnson

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Wade Lawrence Whisnant

ID# 90, b. 15 July 1877, d. 20 August 1958

Father*

William M. Whisnant b. 5 Feb 1842, d. 22 Dec 1919

Mother*

Harriet Propst b. 30 Jan 1848, d. 15 Jan 1929

Birth*

Wade Lawrence Whisnant was born on 15 July 1877 in NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Carrie Gertrude Baker on 8 May 1900 in Catawba Co., NC; Note: This date is doubtful because he is reported in the 1900 census on Jun 27th. as "single".⁴

Marriage*

Wade Lawrence Whisnant married Bessie Ward Yoder on 9 January 1929 in Catawba Co., NC.⁴

Death*

Wade Lawrence Whisnant died on 20 August 1958 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 81; married.^2,3

Burial*

He was buried in Corinth Bapt. Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.583333,-81.426111.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 4

1900

age 22, single, living with parents

1910

age 32, md. 1 time, 9 yrs., farmer

1920

age 42, md., farmer

1930

age 53, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22. Census listed his name as "Wade H. Whisenant".

1940

age 62, md., completed 7 years of school. He is a farmer. He owns his farmhouse valued at $1400. [s.d. 10, e.d. 18-1B, sheet 3B, line 65, household d#48].

Note*

Will: Bk. 8, pp. 229-230 Catawba Co., N.C.

I, Wade L. Whisnant. . . give. . . all of my personal property unto my wife and ten children share and share alike. . . I give . . . unto my wife Bessie Ward Whisnant, my homeplace known as the Mosteller property and containing 150 or 160 acres, for and during the term of her natural life only, with the remainder to my children as hereinafter set out (mentions sons: William, Gleason, Wade D. & Robert L. Whisnant
exe: Wade D. & Robert L.) (w) Rose G. Bost 13 Jan. 1955
Russell W. Whitener
J. H. Evans

Author's note: I received a copy of this will from Nancy C. Puckett. I have reprinted it here exactly as I received it.

Family 1

Carrie Gertrude Baker b. 13 September 1877, d. 31 October 1926

Marriage*

Wade Lawrence Whisnant married Carrie Gertrude Baker on 8 May 1900 in Catawba Co., NC; Note: This date is doubtful because he is reported in the 1900 census on Jun 27th. as "single".⁴

Children

Lillie Eva Whisnant b. 19 Feb 1901, d. 5 Mar 1958
Mamie Nell Whisnant b. 10 Sep 1902, d. 27 Sep 1989
Baker Olin Whisnant b. 10 Sep 1904, d. 21 Apr 1931
Robert Leon Whisnant+ b. 27 Mar 1906, d. 28 Apr 1989
Wade Durant Whisnant+ b. 22 Aug 1908, d. 27 Jun 1996
Gleason Hill Whisnant b. 9 Mar 1911, d. 14 Jun 2007
Romulus Stoe Whisnant b. 1 Feb 1913, d. 16 Mar 1982
Remus Beaman Whisnant b. 4 Feb 1915, d. 2 Jun 1979
William Farley Whisnant+ b. 24 Jun 1918, d. 23 Dec 1985
Polly Ann Whisnant+ b. 3 Jun 1921, d. 8 Jan 1974
Jack Largent Whisnant

Family 2

Bessie Ward Yoder b. 1 March 1882, d. 17 September 1970

Marriage*

Wade Lawrence Whisnant married Bessie Ward Yoder on 9 January 1929 in Catawba Co., NC.⁴

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Rosa Lee Whisnant

ID# 91, b. 23 June 1879, d. 10 January 1924

Father*

William M. Whisnant b. 5 Feb 1842, d. 22 Dec 1919

Mother*

Harriet Propst b. 30 Jan 1848, d. 15 Jan 1929

Burial*

Rosa Lee Whisnant was buried in Corinth Bapt. Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.583333,-81.426111.

Birth*

She was born on 23 June 1879 in Catawba Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married David Alonzo Wray on 28 August 1901 in Catawba Co., NC.³

Death*

Rosa Lee Whisnant died on 10 January 1924 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 44; married.^1,2

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 1

1900

age 20, single, living with parents

1910

Goose Lake, Lake Co., OR

age 32, md. 9 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living

1920

age 40, md.

Family

David Alonzo Wray b. 26 March 1877, d. 21 February 1938

Marriage*

Rosa Lee Whisnant married David Alonzo Wray on 28 August 1901 in Catawba Co., NC.³

Children

Kittie Lee Wray b. 8 Jul 1902, d. 2 Aug 1993
James William Wray b. 22 Jul 1904, d. Jul 1967
David Lonzo Wray Jr. b. 15 Jan 1906, d. 25 Nov 2003
Sarah Gertrude Wray b. 28 Apr 1909, d. 4 Oct 1991
Paul Hall Wray b. 31 Jul 1912, d. 11 Jan 2000
Hazel Dean Wray b. 31 Mar 1914, d. 1 Mar 2004
Walter Harriel Wray
Dorothy Jean Wray

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Robert Whisnant

ID# 92, b. 15 August 1881, d. 10 March 1882

Father*

William M. Whisnant b. 5 Feb 1842, d. 22 Dec 1919

Mother*

Harriet Propst b. 30 Jan 1848, d. 15 Jan 1929

Birth*

Robert Whisnant was born on 15 August 1881.¹

Death*

He died on 10 March 1882.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Mountain Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

William Oscar Whisnant

ID# 93, b. 29 November 1883, d. 6 November 1969

Father*

William M. Whisnant b. 5 Feb 1842, d. 22 Dec 1919

Mother*

Harriet Propst b. 30 Jan 1848, d. 15 Jan 1929

Birth*

William Oscar Whisnant was born on 29 November 1883 in NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Fannie Ellen Norman on 18 February 1906 in Catawba Co., NC.³

Marriage*

William Oscar Whisnant married Junie Lowman Stephens.

Death*

William Oscar Whisnant died on 6 November 1969 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 85; widowed. Note: Death certificate listed his mother to be "Sarah Propst". Informant was Quentin Whisnant.²

Burial*

He was buried in Corinth Bapt. Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.583333,-81.426111.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 16

1910

age 26, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., farmer

1920

age 36, farmer

1930

age 46, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22

1940

age 56, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is farming, and owns his farmhouse valued at $1000. [s.d. 10, e.d. 18-1B, sheet 15B, line 56, household #257]

Nickname

William Oscar Whisnant also went by the name of Will.

Family 1

Fannie Ellen Norman b. 29 March 1887, d. 25 May 1945

Marriage*

He married Fannie Ellen Norman on 18 February 1906 in Catawba Co., NC.³

Children

Bonnie Dale Whisnant+ b. 30 Aug 1909, d. 5 Nov 1973
Quentin Norman Whisnant+ b. 11 Dec 1918, d. 2 Dec 1999

Family 2

Junie Lowman Stephens b. 20 April 1890, d. 1 June 1980

Marriage*

William Oscar Whisnant married Junie Lowman Stephens.

Citations

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

Donald Burton Whisnant

ID# 94, b. 30 November 1887, d. 16 February 1967

Father*

William M. Whisnant b. 5 Feb 1842, d. 22 Dec 1919

Mother*

Harriet Propst b. 30 Jan 1848, d. 15 Jan 1929

Birth*

Donald Burton Whisnant was born on 30 November 1887 in Catawba Co., NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Ida Bertha Lefevers on 24 December 1908 in Catawba Co., NC.⁴

Marriage*

Donald Burton Whisnant married Leona Williams.

Death*

Donald Burton Whisnant died on 16 February 1967 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 79; widowed.³

Burial*

He was buried in Corinth Bapt. Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.583333,-81.426111.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 12

1910

age 22, md. 1 time, 1 year, farmer

1920

age 32, md., farmer

1930

age 42, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22

1940

age 52, md., completed 7 years of school. He is a farmer, owns a farmhouse valued at $400. [s.d. 10, e.d. 18-1B, sheet 16A, line 21, household #267]

Name Variation

Donald Burton Whisnant was also known as Darrel.

Family 1

Ida Bertha Lefevers b. 20 October 1891, d. 5 May 1947

Marriage*

He married Ida Bertha Lefevers on 24 December 1908 in Catawba Co., NC.⁴

Children

Howard Kermit Whisnant+ b. 5 Mar 1910, d. 2 May 1988
Kathleen Whisnant+ b. 12 Feb 1912, d. 19 Apr 1998
Mary Lea Whisnant+ b. 2 Aug 1917, d. 7 Oct 2009

Family 2

Leona Williams b. 4 January 1907, d. 19 July 1961

Marriage*

Donald Burton Whisnant married Leona Williams.

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Rose Alice Gault

ID# 95, b. 14 November 1861, d. 24 May 1891

Birth*

Rose Alice Gault was born on 14 November 1861 in Catawba Co., NC.

Marriage*

She married Daniel Ausborn Whisnant, son of Daniel Philip Whisenhunt and Polly Mary Abernethy, on 16 March 1880 in Catawba Co., NC.

Death*

Rose Alice Gault died on 24 May 1891 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 29.

Burial*

She was buried in Mountain Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.

Census*

Rose Alice Gault appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, age 18, md.

Family

Daniel Ausborn Whisnant b. 9 June 1851, d. 25 January 1931

Children

John William Whisnant+ b. 20 Dec 1880, d. 17 Jan 1930
Walter Gaither Whisnant+ b. 21 Jul 1883, d. 20 May 1943
Bessie Mae Whisnant b. 1 Oct 1884, d. 1 Mar 1888
Herbert Clyde Whisnant+ b. 29 May 1888, d. 4 Dec 1939
Alice Pearl Whisnant+ b. 8 May 1891, d. 22 Jul 1965

John William Whisnant

ID# 96, b. 20 December 1880, d. 17 January 1930

Father*

Daniel Ausborn Whisnant b. 9 Jun 1851, d. 25 Jan 1931

Mother*

Rose Alice Gault b. 14 Nov 1861, d. 24 May 1891

Birth*

John William Whisnant was born on 20 December 1880 in Catawba Co., NC; Note: Death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 21 Dec 1880.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Annie Gilliam Dickson circa 1908.³

Death*

John William Whisnant died on 17 January 1930 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 49.^1,4

Burial*

He was buried in Bellview Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.920833,-81.539167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 19, single, in household with father.

1910

Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC

age 29, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., lawyer

1920

age 39, md., lawyer

Occupation*

John William Whisnant was an Attorney.

Family

Annie Gilliam Dickson b. 12 December 1882, d. 11 October 1957

Marriage*

He married Annie Gilliam Dickson circa 1908.³

Children

John William Whisnant Jr. b. 8 Mar 1910, d. 8 Dec 1977
Dickson Whisnant+ b. 3 Feb 1916, d. 7 Jan 1991

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Walter Gaither Whisnant

ID# 97, b. 21 July 1883, d. 20 May 1943

Father*

Daniel Ausborn Whisnant b. 9 Jun 1851, d. 25 Jan 1931

Mother*

Rose Alice Gault b. 14 Nov 1861, d. 24 May 1891

Birth*

Walter Gaither Whisnant was born on 21 July 1883 in NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 21 Jul 1886. The informant was W. H. Whisnant, Charlotte, NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Prince J. Mackie in 1908 in Caldwell Co., NC.³

Death*

Walter Gaither Whisnant died on 20 May 1943 in Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 59; married.^1,4

Burial*

He was buried in Pine Crest Cem., Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.801944,-81.436667.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 17, single

1910

Johnson, Washington Co., TN

age 26, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., bookkeeper

1920

age 34, md., lumber dealer

1930

Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC

age 46, md., lumberman, 1st. md. age 23

1940

Rowland, Robeson Co., NC

age 57, md., completed 4 years of college. He is employed as a salesman. [e.d. 78-46, sheet 81A, line #13]

Family

Prince J. Mackie b. 16 October 1886, d. 24 June 1965

Marriage*

Walter Gaither Whisnant married Prince J. Mackie in 1908 in Caldwell Co., NC.³

Children

Mary Evelyn Whisnant+ b. 25 Jul 1910, d. 13 Jan 1998
Walter Howard Whisnant+ b. 4 Nov 1914, d. 17 May 2002

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 21 Jul 1884.
[S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Bessie Mae Whisnant

ID# 98, b. 1 October 1884, d. 1 March 1888

Father*

Daniel Ausborn Whisnant b. 9 Jun 1851, d. 25 Jan 1931

Mother*

Rose Alice Gault b. 14 Nov 1861, d. 24 May 1891

Birth*

Bessie Mae Whisnant was born on 1 October 1884.

Death*

She died on 1 March 1888 at age 3.

Burial*

She was buried in Mountain Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.

Herbert Clyde Whisnant

ID# 99, b. 29 May 1888, d. 4 December 1939

Father*

Daniel Ausborn Whisnant b. 9 Jun 1851, d. 25 Jan 1931

Mother*

Rose Alice Gault b. 14 Nov 1861, d. 24 May 1891

Birth*

Herbert Clyde Whisnant was born on 29 May 1888 in NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Eula Adelaide Guthrie in 1912 in Caldwell Co., NC.³

Death*

Herbert Clyde Whisnant died on 4 December 1939 at age 51.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Pine Crest Cem., Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.801944,-81.436667.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Lovelady, Caldwell Co., NC

age 12

1910

age 21, single, works in cotton mill

1920

age 31, md.

1930

age 42, md., postmaster, 1st. md. age 22

Family

Eula Adelaide Guthrie b. 8 February 1896, d. 20 September 1991

Marriage*

Herbert Clyde Whisnant married Eula Adelaide Guthrie in 1912 in Caldwell Co., NC.³

Children

Pearl Whisnant
Thelma Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. 12 Sep 1912, d. 15 Feb 2002
Margaret Luella Whisnant+ b. 15 Aug 1916, d. 30 Jan 2005
Polly Helen Whisnant b. 1 Jan 1920, d. 29 Jan 2003
Sue Adelaide Whisnant b. 28 Jul 1922, d. 4 May 2012
Patricia Ann Whisnant b. 29 Oct 1926, d. 17 Jun 2003

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Alice Pearl Whisnant

ID# 100, b. 8 May 1891, d. 22 July 1965

Father*

Daniel Ausborn Whisnant b. 9 Jun 1851, d. 25 Jan 1931

Mother*

Rose Alice Gault b. 14 Nov 1861, d. 24 May 1891

Birth*

Alice Pearl Whisnant was born on 8 May 1891 in Catawba Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Otis Caswell Russell on 5 January 1910 in Catawba Co., NC.³

Divorce*

Alice Pearl Whisnant and Otis Caswell Russell were divorced before 1940.

Death*

Alice Pearl Whisnant died on 22 July 1965 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 74; widowed.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Pine Crest Cem., Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.801944,-81.436667.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 9, in the household with her uncle Peter Whitener.

1910

age 18, md. 1 time for 3 months. She resides in the household of Peter & Alice Whitener.

1940