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age 7

1900

age 26, md. 1 yr., farm laborer

1910

age 36, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., farmer

1920

Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC

age 47, md., laborer, cotton mill

1930

age 56, md., sweeper, at cotton mill, 1st. md. age 25

Family

Sarah Frances Whisenant b. 10 April 1881, d. 14 April 1945

Marriage*

Robert Alexander Whisenant married Sarah Frances Whisenant, daughter of Leonard Whisenant and Martha Eveline Setzer, on 28 December 1898 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Hannah Elizabeth Whisenant+ b. 25 Feb 1900, d. 25 Jul 1964
Dora Emma Whisenant+ b. 14 Apr 1902, d. 23 Jan 1976
Martha Jessico Whisenant+ b. 25 May 1904, d. 25 Oct 1969
Corrie Ophelia Whisenant+ b. 4 Jun 1907, d. 21 Jun 1993
Mary Madge Whisenant+ b. 27 Aug 1909, d. 25 Mar 2001
Robbie Alice Whisenant+ b. 24 Mar 1912, d. 31 Dec 1992
Nannie Lucille Whisenant+ b. 20 Aug 1914, d. 27 Jul 2005
Larry Alexander Whisenant b. 18 Jul 1916, d. 5 Apr 1960
Ocie Ray Whisenant b. 25 May 1919, d. 11 Jan 1976
Helen Whisenant b. 21 Jul 1922, d. 21 Jul 1922
Herman Riddle Whisenant b. 25 Jul 1924, d. 28 Jun 1975

Citations

[S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Sidney Wilson Whisenant

ID# 953, b. 4 October 1875, d. 6 November 1936

Sidney W. & Laura E. Whisenant

Father*

John Noah Whisenant b. Dec 1831, d. c 1905

Mother*

Sophia Hazy Evans b. May 1838

Birth*

Sidney Wilson Whisenant was born on 4 October 1875 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Laura Ellen Whisenant, daughter of Leonard Whisenant and Martha Eveline Setzer, on 1 January 1899 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Sidney Wilson Whisenant died on 6 November 1936 in Burke Co., NC, at age 61.²

Burial*

He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.³

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 5
1900		Census record not found
1910	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 34, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., farmer
1920	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 45, md., farmer
1930	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 55, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 24

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 5

1900

Census record not found

1910

age 34, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., farmer

1920

age 45, md., farmer

1930

age 55, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 24

Family

Laura Ellen Whisenant b. 16 June 1877, d. 29 April 1968

Marriage*

Sidney Wilson Whisenant married Laura Ellen Whisenant, daughter of Leonard Whisenant and Martha Eveline Setzer, on 1 January 1899 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

William Ernest Whisenant+ b. 7 Nov 1899, d. 4 Nov 1979
Lillie Ola Whisnant+ b. 29 Sep 1901, d. 22 Mar 1990
Ada Belle Whisenant b. 28 Dec 1903, d. 15 Apr 1972
Hazel Evelyn Whisenant+ b. 27 Apr 1906, d. 28 Apr 1987
Henry Harrison Whisenant Sr.+ b. 31 Mar 1908, d. 25 Dec 1990
Hennie Ethel Whisenant+ b. 26 Dec 1909, d. 7 Oct 1972
Lemuel Hoke Whisenant b. 22 Nov 1911, d. 20 Feb 1985
Raymond Riddle Whisenant+ b. 27 Sep 1913, d. 10 Mar 1972
Bessie Ellen Whisenant+ b. 30 Nov 1915, d. 20 Jul 1993
Albert Leonard Whisenant+ b. 19 Jul 1918, d. 16 Sep 1983
Sidney Wilson Whisenant Jr.+ b. 22 Jun 1924, d. 17 Apr 1992

Citations

[S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Malinda Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 954, b. 10 October 1877, d. 17 January 1957

Father*

John Noah Whisenant b. Dec 1831, d. c 1905

Mother*

Sophia Hazy Evans b. May 1838

Birth*

Malinda Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 10 October 1877 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married James A. Coleman on 31 December 1902 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Malinda Elizabeth Whisenant died on 17 January 1957 in Burke Co., NC, at age 79; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Mt. Grove U.M.C. Cem., Burke Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 3
1900	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 22, single, living with parents
1910	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 34, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1930	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 51, md., 1st. md. age 25
1940	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 62, widowed, completed no schooling. She is not employed, and lives alone. [e.d. 12-27, sheet 7B]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 3

1900

age 22, single, living with parents

1910

age 34, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living

1930

age 51, md., 1st. md. age 25

1940

age 62, widowed, completed no schooling. She is not employed, and lives alone. [e.d. 12-27, sheet 7B]

Nickname

Malinda Elizabeth Whisenant also went by the name of Linchey.

Family

James A. Coleman b. 5 November 1853, d. 6 September 1937

Marriage*

She married James A. Coleman on 31 December 1902 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Avery Wilson Coleman b. 16 Jul 1906, d. 24 Oct 1987
Davison C. Coleman b. c 1909
Willie Henderson Coleman b. 16 Jul 1911, d. 2 Oct 1996

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

James A. Coleman

ID# 955, b. 5 November 1853, d. 6 September 1937

Birth*

James A. Coleman was born on 5 November 1853 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Malinda Elizabeth Whisenant, daughter of John Noah Whisenant and Sophia Hazy Evans, on 31 December 1902 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

James A. Coleman died on 6 September 1937 in Burke Co., NC, at age 83; married.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 54, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., farmer
1930	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 76, md., 1st. md. age 45, farmer

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 54, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., farmer

1930

age 76, md., 1st. md. age 45, farmer

Family

Malinda Elizabeth Whisenant b. 10 October 1877, d. 17 January 1957

Children

Avery Wilson Coleman b. 16 Jul 1906, d. 24 Oct 1987
Davison C. Coleman b. c 1909
Willie Henderson Coleman b. 16 Jul 1911, d. 2 Oct 1996

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

John Whisenant

ID# 956, b. August 1879

Father*

John Noah Whisenant b. Dec 1831, d. c 1905

Mother*

Sophia Hazy Evans b. May 1838

Birth*

John Whisenant was born in August 1879 in NC.¹

Census*

John Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 10 months.

Citations

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

Laura Annie Medlock

ID# 957, b. 1878, d. 1939

Birth*

Laura Annie Medlock was born in 1878 in NC.

Marriage*

She married Joseph Alexander Whisenant, son of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 4 September 1902 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Death*

Laura Annie Medlock died in 1939.²

Burial*

She was buried in Riverview Cem., Loudon Co., TN.

Nickname

Laura Annie Medlock also went by the name of Annie.

Census*

She appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Indian River, Brevard Co., FL, age 53, md., 1st. md. age 14.

Family

Joseph Alexander Whisenant b. 10 February 1865, d. 19 May 1933

Child

Nev Lee Whisenant+ b. 2 Mar 1893, d. 2 Jan 1951

Citations

[S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S28] Tombstone.

William Sidney Whisenant

ID# 958, b. 25 March 1868, d. 20 December 1930

Father*

Joseph Earnest Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1836, d. 15 Dec 1908

Mother*

Laura Jane Winters b. 12 Oct 1842, d. 24 Feb 1913

Birth*

William Sidney Whisenant was born on 25 March 1868 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Alice L. Causby on 12 March 1889 in Burke Co., NC.²

Marriage*

William Sidney Whisenant married Melissa Ellen Harrison on 22 January 1893 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

William Sidney Whisenant died on 20 December 1930 in Burke Co., NC, at age 62; married.³

Burial*

He was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1870	Linville, Burke Co., NC	age 3
1880	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 13
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 33, md. 7 yrs., farmer
1910	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 43, md. 2 time, 17 yrs., farmer
1920	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 52, md., farmer
1930	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 63, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

Linville, Burke Co., NC

age 3

1880

age 13

1900

age 33, md. 7 yrs., farmer

1910

age 43, md. 2 time, 17 yrs., farmer

1920

age 52, md., farmer

1930

age 63, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22

Note*

Author's note: William's date of birth is shown as 5 Mar 1867, in the Burke County Library Cemetery Card File index.

Family 1

Child

Fred W. Whisenant b. Apr 1884

Family 2

Alice L. Causby b. 1 February 1871, d. 13 July 1890

Marriage*

William Sidney Whisenant married Alice L. Causby on 12 March 1889 in Burke Co., NC.²

Family 3

Melissa Ellen Harrison b. 8 December 1862, d. 16 January 1943

Marriage*

William Sidney Whisenant married Melissa Ellen Harrison on 22 January 1893 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Cora Lee Whisenant+ b. 26 Feb 1894, d. 13 Sep 1965
William Sidney Whisenant Jr.+ b. 22 Jun 1896, d. 23 Nov 1959
Charles Moran Whisenant b. 5 Feb 1900, d. 3 Mar 1961

Citations

[S50] Family Bible.
[S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Alice L. Causby

ID# 959, b. 1 February 1871, d. 13 July 1890

Birth*

Alice L. Causby was born on 1 February 1871.

Marriage*

She married William Sidney Whisenant, son of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 12 March 1889 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Death*

Alice L. Causby died on 13 July 1890 in Burke Co., NC, at age 19.²

Burial*

She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.²

Name Variation

Alice L. Causby was also known as Alice L. Cosby (?).

Family

William Sidney Whisenant b. 25 March 1868, d. 20 December 1930

Citations

[S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.

Melissa Ellen Harrison

ID# 960, b. 8 December 1862, d. 16 January 1943

Birth*

Melissa Ellen Harrison was born on 8 December 1862 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas N. Benfield circa 1879.

Marriage*

Melissa Ellen Harrison married William Sidney Whisenant, son of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 22 January 1893 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Melissa Ellen Harrison died on 16 January 1943 in Burke Co., NC, at age 80.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 37, md. 7 yrs., 6 ch., 4 living
1910	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 47, md. 2 times, 17 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living.
1920	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 57, md.
1930	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 67, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 78, widow, completed 5 years of schooling, not employed. She resides in the household of her son William S. Whisenant.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 37, md. 7 yrs., 6 ch., 4 living

1910

age 47, md. 2 times, 17 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living.

1920

age 57, md.

1930

age 67, md., 1st. md. age 17

1940

age 78, widow, completed 5 years of schooling, not employed. She resides in the household of her son William S. Whisenant.

Family 1

Thomas N. Benfield b. 1856, d. 1886

Marriage*

Melissa Ellen Harrison married Thomas N. Benfield circa 1879.

Family 2

William Sidney Whisenant b. 25 March 1868, d. 20 December 1930

Marriage*

Melissa Ellen Harrison married William Sidney Whisenant, son of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 22 January 1893 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Cora Lee Whisenant+ b. 26 Feb 1894, d. 13 Sep 1965
William Sidney Whisenant Jr.+ b. 22 Jun 1896, d. 23 Nov 1959
Charles Moran Whisenant b. 5 Feb 1900, d. 3 Mar 1961

Citations

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

Theodore Waighstill Collett Whisenant

ID# 961, b. 28 June 1869, d. 5 December 1940

Father*

Joseph Earnest Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1836, d. 15 Dec 1908

Mother*

Laura Jane Winters b. 12 Oct 1842, d. 24 Feb 1913

Birth*

Theodore Waighstill Collett Whisenant was born on 28 June 1869 in Burke Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 8 Jun 1869. The informant was Alice Whisenant, Morganton, NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Emily Chapman on 2 March 1892 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Theodore Waighstill Collett Whisenant died on 5 December 1940 in Burke Co., NC, at age 71.^2,1

Burial*

He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.³

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1870	Linville, Burke Co., NC	age 1
1880	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 11
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 30, md. 8 yrs., farmer
1910	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 41, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., farmer
1920	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 51, md., farmer
1930	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 62, md., watchman, hosiery mill, 1st. md. age 23
1940	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 70, md., completed 7 years of school, not employed. He owns his home valued at $2750. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-13, sheet 5B, line 56, household #108]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

Linville, Burke Co., NC

age 1

1880

age 11

1900

age 30, md. 8 yrs., farmer

1910

age 41, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., farmer

1920

age 51, md., farmer

1930

age 62, md., watchman, hosiery mill, 1st. md. age 23

1940

age 70, md., completed 7 years of school, not employed. He owns his home valued at $2750. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-13, sheet 5B, line 56, household #108]

Name Variation

Theodore Waighstill Collett Whisenant was also known as Thee.

Family

Mary Emily Chapman b. 8 June 1869, d. 7 February 1952

Marriage*

He married Mary Emily Chapman on 2 March 1892 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Jessico Whisenant+ b. 8 May 1893, d. 7 Aug 1964
Mary Alice Whisenant b. 15 Jul 1895, d. 20 Oct 1986
Ervin Theodore Whisnant+ b. 29 Dec 1897, d. 24 Jan 1976
Manly Dowell Whisenant b. 15 Jun 1900, d. 23 Jul 1988
Walter Hughston Whisnant+ b. 25 May 1903, d. 8 Sep 1985
Edward Phifer Whisnant+ b. 2 Jun 1905, d. 23 Jul 1969
Mable Irene Whisenant b. 15 Feb 1908, d. 21 Oct 1995
Gladys Whisenant b. 25 Jun 1911, d. 20 Mar 1913

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Mary Emily Chapman

ID# 962, b. 8 June 1869, d. 7 February 1952

Birth*

Mary Emily Chapman was born on 8 June 1869 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Theodore Waighstill Collett Whisenant, son of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 2 March 1892 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Mary Emily Chapman died on 7 February 1952 at age 82.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 30, md. 8 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1910	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 41, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living
1920	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 51, md.
1930	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 62, md., 1st. md. age 23.
1940	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 70, md., completed 7 years of school, not employed.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 30, md. 8 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living

1910

age 41, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living

1920

age 51, md.

1930

age 62, md., 1st. md. age 23.

1940

age 70, md., completed 7 years of school, not employed.

Family

Theodore Waighstill Collett Whisenant b. 28 June 1869, d. 5 December 1940

Marriage*

Mary Emily Chapman married Theodore Waighstill Collett Whisenant, son of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 2 March 1892 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Jessico Whisenant+ b. 8 May 1893, d. 7 Aug 1964
Mary Alice Whisenant b. 15 Jul 1895, d. 20 Oct 1986
Ervin Theodore Whisnant+ b. 29 Dec 1897, d. 24 Jan 1976
Manly Dowell Whisenant b. 15 Jun 1900, d. 23 Jul 1988
Walter Hughston Whisnant+ b. 25 May 1903, d. 8 Sep 1985
Edward Phifer Whisnant+ b. 2 Jun 1905, d. 23 Jul 1969
Mable Irene Whisenant b. 15 Feb 1908, d. 21 Oct 1995
Gladys Whisenant b. 25 Jun 1911, d. 20 Mar 1913

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Stephen Laxton Whisenant

ID# 963, b. 31 January 1872, d. 18 September 1946

Father*

Joseph Earnest Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1836, d. 15 Dec 1908

Mother*

Laura Jane Winters b. 12 Oct 1842, d. 24 Feb 1913

Birth*

Stephen Laxton Whisenant was born on 31 January 1872 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Lula Lelila Garrison on 11 August 1895 in Burke Co., NC.²

Marriage*

Stephen Laxton Whisenant married Esther B. Merritt circa 1925.

Death*

Stephen Laxton Whisenant died on 18 September 1946 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC, at age 74; married.^2,3,4,1

Burial*

He was buried in Laurelwood Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.931667,-81.034167.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 8
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 28, md. 4 yrs., farmer
1910	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 37, md. 1 time, 14 yrs., farmer
1920	Ebenezer, York Co., SC	age 47, md., carpenter at cotton mill
1930	Indian Land, Lancaster Co., SC	md., clerk in grocery store, 1st. md. age 21
1940	Indian Land, Lancaster Co., SC	age 68, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is the proprietor of a general store. He owns a farmhouse valued at $500.[e.d. 29-18, sheet 17B, household #262]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 8

1900

age 28, md. 4 yrs., farmer

1910

age 37, md. 1 time, 14 yrs., farmer

1920

Indian Land, Lancaster Co., SC

age 47, md., carpenter at cotton mill

1930

md., clerk in grocery store, 1st. md. age 21

1940

Indian Land, Lancaster Co., SC

age 68, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is the proprietor of a general store. He owns a farmhouse valued at $500.[e.d. 29-18, sheet 17B, household #262]

Note*

Stephen Laxton Whisenant changed the spelling of his last name from "Whisenant" to "Whisonant".

Family 1

Lula Lelila Garrison b. 23 March 1874, d. 3 December 1926

Marriage*

He married Lula Lelila Garrison on 11 August 1895 in Burke Co., NC.²

Children

Ossie Frances Whisonant+ b. 21 Dec 1895, d. 9 Oct 1953
Lillian Anna Gertrude Whisonant+ b. 19 Jun 1897, d. 30 Sep 1965
Zelia Gessie Whisonant+ b. 14 Jan 1899, d. 24 Jul 1985
Locke Craig Whisonant b. 7 Nov 1901, d. 6 May 1976
Dudley W. Whisonant+ b. 21 Jun 1903, d. 11 Feb 1982
Urcel G. Whisonant+ b. 23 Jan 1906, d. 24 Apr 1966
Bessie C. Whisonant b. c 1907
Thelma Catherine Whisonant+ b. 28 Jun 1910, d. 2 Sep 1994

Family 2

Esther B. Merritt b. 25 June 1897, d. 18 October 1976

Marriage*

Stephen Laxton Whisenant married Esther B. Merritt circa 1925.

Children

Willie Odessa Whisonant b. Apr 1927, d. 21 Nov 1967
Otis Laxton Whisonant+ b. 11 Oct 1928, d. 22 Jan 1967
Barbara Blandina Whisonant b. 12 Oct 1931, d. 1 Mar 1988
Grady Cole Whisonant+ b. 17 Nov 1933, d. 31 Dec 2003
Sybil Kay Whisonant
Carol Sue Whisonant b. 19 Jul 1939, d. 21 Apr 2009

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Lula Lelila Garrison

ID# 964, b. 23 March 1874, d. 3 December 1926

Birth*

Lula Lelila Garrison was born on 23 March 1874 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Stephen Laxton Whisenant, son of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 11 August 1895 in Burke Co., NC.³

Death*

Lula Lelila Garrison died on 3 December 1926 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC, at age 52; married.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Laurelwood Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.931667,-81.034167.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 26, md. 4 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living

1910

age 36, md. 1 time, 14 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living

1920

age 44, md.

Family

Stephen Laxton Whisenant b. 31 January 1872, d. 18 September 1946

Marriage*

Lula Lelila Garrison married Stephen Laxton Whisenant, son of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 11 August 1895 in Burke Co., NC.³

Children

Ossie Frances Whisonant+ b. 21 Dec 1895, d. 9 Oct 1953
Lillian Anna Gertrude Whisonant+ b. 19 Jun 1897, d. 30 Sep 1965
Zelia Gessie Whisonant+ b. 14 Jan 1899, d. 24 Jul 1985
Locke Craig Whisonant b. 7 Nov 1901, d. 6 May 1976
Dudley W. Whisonant+ b. 21 Jun 1903, d. 11 Feb 1982
Urcel G. Whisonant+ b. 23 Jan 1906, d. 24 Apr 1966
Bessie C. Whisonant b. c 1907
Thelma Catherine Whisonant+ b. 28 Jun 1910, d. 2 Sep 1994

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Isiah Davis Whisenant

ID# 965, b. 1 February 1872, d. 29 March 1941

Father*

Joseph Earnest Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1836, d. 15 Dec 1908

Mother*

Laura Jane Winters b. 12 Oct 1842, d. 24 Feb 1913

Birth*

Isiah Davis Whisenant was born on 1 February 1872 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Mary Alice Benfield on 1 February 1899 in Burke Co., NC.³

Death*

Isiah Davis Whisenant died on 29 March 1941 in Burke Co., NC, at age 69; married.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.⁴

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 8

1900

age 27, md. 1 yrs., farmer

1910

age 38, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., retail merchant, general store

1920

age 47, md., merchant, dry goods

1930

Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC

age 58, md., post master, 1st. md. age 28

1940

age 68, md., completed 5th. grade. He is a grocer. He owns a farm house valued at $500. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-11, sheet 2B, line e45, household #24]

Obituary*

Occupation*

Isiah Davis Whisenant was the Postmaster.

Note*

He died as the result of a heart attack. For nearly 40 years Isaiah ran a rural store on the Piedmont road and served as postmaster of the Worry postoffice. Due to ill health, he retired as postmaster about a year before his death.
Author's note: A letter from James Watkins, Loudon, Tennessee, states that Isaiah (a twin) was born on 31 Feb 1872. Of course we know that February has only 28 days, except for leap year. I can only assume that this was a typing error. Jim also notes that Isaiah's tombstone shows the date of death as 29 Mar 1941.

Family

Mary Alice Benfield b. 6 March 1880, d. 7 March 1959

Marriage*

He married Mary Alice Benfield on 1 February 1899 in Burke Co., NC.³

Child

Fred Davis Whisenant Sr.+ b. 21 May 1900, d. 30 Dec 1940

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Mary Alice Benfield

ID# 966, b. 6 March 1880, d. 7 March 1959

Birth*

Mary Alice Benfield was born on 6 March 1880 in Caldwell Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Isiah Davis Whisenant, son of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 1 February 1899 in Burke Co., NC.²

Death*

Mary Alice Benfield died on 7 March 1959 in Burke Co., NC, at age 79; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 19, md. 1 yr., 1 ch., 1 living

1910

age 27, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living

1920

age 38, md.

1930

Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC

age 49, md., 1st. md. age 18

1940

age 59, md., completed 5th. grade, not employed.

Family

Isiah Davis Whisenant b. 1 February 1872, d. 29 March 1941

Marriage*

Mary Alice Benfield married Isiah Davis Whisenant, son of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 1 February 1899 in Burke Co., NC.²

Child

Fred Davis Whisenant Sr.+ b. 21 May 1900, d. 30 Dec 1940

Citations

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

Marcus Alvin Whisenant

ID# 967, b. 16 March 1874, d. 7 July 1919

Father*

Joseph Earnest Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1836, d. 15 Dec 1908

Mother*

Laura Jane Winters b. 12 Oct 1842, d. 24 Feb 1913

Birth*

Marcus Alvin Whisenant was born on 16 March 1874 in Burke Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 17 Mar 1874. The informant was J. A. Whisenant, Lowell, NC. His tombstone listed his d.o.b. as 15 mar 1874.^1,2

Death*

He died on 7 July 1919 in Lowell, Gaston Co., NC, at age 45.^3,4,5

Burial*

He was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 6

1900

age 25, single, living with parents

1910

Census record not found

Obituary*

Name Variation

Marcus Alvin Whisenant was also known as Melvin.

Residence*

In September 1918 Marcus lived in Rock Hill, York Co., SC; works on dairy farm.²

Citations

[S50] Family Bible.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.

John McDowell Whisonant

ID# 968, b. 6 January 1878, d. 2 February 1942

Father*

Joseph Earnest Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1836, d. 15 Dec 1908

Mother*

Laura Jane Winters b. 12 Oct 1842, d. 24 Feb 1913

Birth*

John McDowell Whisonant was born on 6 January 1878 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2,3,4

Marriage*

He married Ellen Elizabeth Benfield on 2 February 1898 in Burke Co., NC.⁵

Death*

John McDowell Whisonant died on 2 February 1942 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC, at age 64; married. His death certificate listed his last name as "Whisonant".^3,4

Burial*

He was buried in Laurelwood Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.931667,-81.034167.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 2

1900

age 22, md. 2 yrs., dairyman

1910

Age 32, md. 1 time, 12 yrs.

1920

age 42, md.

1930

age 52, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 20. A daughter-in-law Ruth Whisonant, age 20, born VA, is living in the household.

1940

age 62, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns his farmhouse valued at $1000. [s.d. 5, e.d. 46-7, sheet 14A, line 24, household #203]

Note*

Author's note: Jim Watkins, Loudon, Tennessee, states in a letter to me, dated November 25, 1990, that John's last name was spelled Whisonant instead of Whisenant.

Family

Ellen Elizabeth Benfield b. 31 July 1879, d. 15 March 1955

Marriage*

John McDowell Whisonant married Ellen Elizabeth Benfield on 2 February 1898 in Burke Co., NC.⁵

Children

Mamie Elizabeth Whisonant
Clarance Pinkney Whisonant+ b. May 1899, d. 28 Feb 1938
Edward Earl Whisonant+ b. 19 Nov 1901, d. 14 Mar 1944
Joseph Leslie Whisonant+ b. 16 Sep 1903, d. 28 Aug 1972
Effie May Whisonant b. c 1905
Arthur Conley Whisonant+ b. 28 Oct 1908, d. Apr 1979
Ruth Connie Lyle Whisonant b. c 1911
David Lyle Whisonant+ b. 21 Dec 1915, d. 21 Sep 1982

Citations

[S50] Family Bible.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Ellen Elizabeth Benfield

ID# 969, b. 31 July 1879, d. 15 March 1955

Birth*

Ellen Elizabeth Benfield was born on 31 July 1879 in Hudson, Caldwell Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married John McDowell Whisonant, son of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 2 February 1898 in Burke Co., NC.³

Death*

Ellen Elizabeth Benfield died on 15 March 1955 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC, at age 75; widowed.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Laurelwood Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.931667,-81.034167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 20, md. 2 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living

1910

age 31, md. 1 time, 5 ch., 5 living

1920

age 40, md.

1930

age 50, md., 1st. md. age 18

1940

age 60, md., completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

John McDowell Whisonant b. 6 January 1878, d. 2 February 1942

Marriage*

Ellen Elizabeth Benfield married John McDowell Whisonant, son of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 2 February 1898 in Burke Co., NC.³

Children

Mamie Elizabeth Whisonant
Clarance Pinkney Whisonant+ b. May 1899, d. 28 Feb 1938
Edward Earl Whisonant+ b. 19 Nov 1901, d. 14 Mar 1944
Joseph Leslie Whisonant+ b. 16 Sep 1903, d. 28 Aug 1972
Effie May Whisonant b. c 1905
Arthur Conley Whisonant+ b. 28 Oct 1908, d. Apr 1979
Ruth Connie Lyle Whisonant b. c 1911
David Lyle Whisonant+ b. 21 Dec 1915, d. 21 Sep 1982

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Sarah Anna Whisenant

ID# 970, b. 30 January 1879, d. 13 April 1960

Father*

Joseph Earnest Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1836, d. 15 Dec 1908

Mother*

Laura Jane Winters b. 12 Oct 1842, d. 24 Feb 1913

Birth*

Sarah Anna Whisenant was born on 30 January 1879 in Burke Co., NC; Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as 30 Jun1879.¹

Marriage*

She married William L. Benfield on 20 December 1898 in Burke Co., NC.²

Death*

Sarah Anna Whisenant died on 13 April 1960 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 81.^2,3

Burial*

She was buried in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.139167.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 1

1900

age 20, md. 1 yr., 1 ch., 1 living

1910

age 29, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

1920

East Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC

age 39, md.

1930

age 51, md., 1st. md. age 19

1940

age 60, single, completed the 1st. grade. She is not employed, and resides with her son Nelvie L. Benfield.
[e.d. 36-35, sheet 6A]

Family

William L. Benfield b. 1 December 1870, d. 4 April 1963

Marriage*

Sarah Anna Whisenant married William L. Benfield on 20 December 1898 in Burke Co., NC.²

Children

Ralph Davis Benfield b. 27 Mar 1900, d. 22 Oct 1979
William Kenny Benfield b. c 25 Nov 1902, d. 23 Mar 1965
Phifer George Benfield b. 29 Sep 1903, d. Apr 1982
Nellie J. Benfield b. c 1906
Mary Alice Benfield b. 17 Mar 1907, d. 3 Apr 1991
Bransom C. Benfield b. 13 Feb 1910, d. 5 Apr 1993
Joseph G. Benfield b. c 1913
Stephen Howard Benfield b. 1 Feb 1916, d. 27 Mar 2000
Nelvie Lee Benfield b. 13 Jun 1918, d. Jul 1967
Clyde Earl Benfield b. 14 Feb 1921, d. 23 Jun 1990

Citations

[S50] Family Bible.
[S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

William L. Benfield

ID# 971, b. 1 December 1870, d. 4 April 1963

Birth*

William L. Benfield was born on 1 December 1870 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah Anna Whisenant, daughter of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 20 December 1898 in Burke Co., NC.²

Death*

William L. Benfield died on 4 April 1963 in Matthews, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 92; married.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.139167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 28, md. 1 yr., farmer

1910

age 39, md. 1time, 11 yrs., farmer

1920

East Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC

age 49, md., works at cotton mill

1930

age 59, md., 1st. md. age 27, works at cotton mill, rents home, R$3.

Family

Sarah Anna Whisenant b. 30 January 1879, d. 13 April 1960

Marriage*

William L. Benfield married Sarah Anna Whisenant, daughter of Joseph Earnest Whisenant and Laura Jane Winters, on 20 December 1898 in Burke Co., NC.²

Children

Ralph Davis Benfield b. 27 Mar 1900, d. 22 Oct 1979
William Kenny Benfield b. c 25 Nov 1902, d. 23 Mar 1965
Phifer George Benfield b. 29 Sep 1903, d. Apr 1982
Nellie J. Benfield b. c 1906
Mary Alice Benfield b. 17 Mar 1907, d. 3 Apr 1991
Bransom C. Benfield b. 13 Feb 1910, d. 5 Apr 1993
Joseph G. Benfield b. c 1913
Stephen Howard Benfield b. 1 Feb 1916, d. 27 Mar 2000
Nelvie Lee Benfield b. 13 Jun 1918, d. Jul 1967
Clyde Earl Benfield b. 14 Feb 1921, d. 23 Jun 1990

Citations

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

Dockey Whisenant

ID# 972, b. 9 April 1876, d. 3 May 1879

Father*

Joseph Earnest Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1836, d. 15 Dec 1908

Mother*

Laura Jane Winters b. 12 Oct 1842, d. 24 Feb 1913

Birth*

Dockey Whisenant was born on 9 April 1876 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Death*

He died on 3 May 1879 at age 3.

Note*

Author's note: Miss Mable Irene Whisenant, a niece from Morganton, North Carolina, says that Dockey was a male child.

Citations

[S50] Family Bible.

Edward Avery Whisenant

ID# 973, b. 9 May 1881, d. 30 May 1897

Father*

Joseph Earnest Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1836, d. 15 Dec 1908

Mother*

Laura Jane Winters b. 12 Oct 1842, d. 24 Feb 1913

Birth*

Edward Avery Whisenant was born on 9 May 1881 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Death*

He died on 30 May 1897 in Burke Co., NC, at age 16.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.¹

Citations

[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
[S28] Tombstone.

Ervin Morehead Whisenant

ID# 974, b. 8 March 1883, d. 13 February 1953

Father*

Joseph Earnest Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1836, d. 15 Dec 1908

Mother*

Laura Jane Winters b. 12 Oct 1842, d. 24 Feb 1913

Birth*

Ervin Morehead Whisenant was born on 8 March 1883 in Burke Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 18 Mar 1883. The informant was Mrs. E. M. Whisenant.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Rosa Lee Seagle on 25 December 1904 in Burke Co., NC.³

Marriage*

Ervin Morehead Whisenant married Sophia Lee Cowan on 15 May 1918 in York Co., SC.³

Death*

Ervin Morehead Whisenant died on 13 February 1953 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC, at age 69; married.^3,4

Burial*

He was buried in Laurelwood Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.931667,-81.034167.⁴

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC

age 17, single, living with parents. His name was listed as "Edgar E".

1910

age 26, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., farmer. (Note: his name is listed as "Alience" on this census.)

1920

Catawba, York Co., SC

age 36, md., farmer

1930

Catawba, York Co., SC

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

1940

Catawba, York Co., SC

age 54, md., complete 1st. grade. He is a farmer. He owns his farmhouse. [s.d. 5, e.d .46-29, sheet 8B, line 78, household #135]

Name Variation

As of 1 June 1900, Ervin Morehead Whisenant was also known as Edgar E.⁵

Name Variation

As of 15 April 1910, Ervin Morehead Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.⁵

Family 1

Rosa Lee Seagle b. 12 October 1888, d. 26 February 1917

Marriage*

He married Rosa Lee Seagle on 25 December 1904 in Burke Co., NC.³

Children

Edward Dewey Whisonant b. 20 Oct 1905, d. 22 Jan 1997
Pearl Mae Whisenant+ b. 3 Jan 1907, d. 3 Sep 1974
Hannie Ervin Whisenant+ b. 16 Jun 1908, d. 8 May 1976
Garland Jones Whisonant+ b. 14 Nov 1910, d. 19 Jan 2000
Edith Whisenant b. c 1912
Sudie Marcie Whisenant+ b. 10 Nov 1914, d. Apr 1984
Isiah David Whisonant b. 15 Apr 1916, d. 27 Dec 1995

Family 2

Sophia Lee Cowan b. 3 November 1893, d. August 1982

Marriage*

Ervin Morehead Whisenant married Sophia Lee Cowan on 15 May 1918 in York Co., SC.³

Children

Sophia L. Whisenant+ b. 30 Mar 1919, d. 12 May 2004
Ervin M. Whisonant Jr. b. 27 May 1921, d. 17 Feb 2003
William Harold Whisonant+ b. 4 Nov 1922, d. 18 Apr 1998
Mary Ruth Whisonant+ b. 29 Oct 1924, d. 7 Jul 2012
Frances Whisonant
Janette Whisenant b. 26 Nov 1931, d. 23 Aug 1998

Citations

[S50] Family Bible.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 18 Mar 1881.
[S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

James A. Lowdermilk

ID# 975, b. 1847, d. before 1915

Father*

William Alberta Lowdermilk b. 21 Mar 1819, d. Jun 1907

Mother*

Sarah Evelyn Whisenant b. 23 May 1825, d. 27 Jan 1915

Birth*

James A. Lowdermilk was born in 1847 in NC; He married Rebecca Caroline Kincaid.

Death*

He died before 1915 in Burke Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 2

1860

age 13

1870

age 23, farmer

1880

age 33, md., farmer

Sarah M. Lowdermilk

ID# 976, b. September 1849, d. before 1915

Father*

William Alberta Lowdermilk b. 21 Mar 1819, d. Jun 1907

Mother*

Sarah Evelyn Whisenant b. 23 May 1825, d. 27 Jan 1915

Birth*

Sarah M. Lowdermilk was born in September 1849 in NC.

Death*

She died before 1915.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 10 months

1860

age 11

1870

age 21, resides with her brother James.

1880

age 30, single, resides with parents

William Alexander Lowdermilk

ID# 977, b. 29 May 1851, d. 12 February 1903

Father*

William Alberta Lowdermilk b. 21 Mar 1819, d. Jun 1907

Mother*

Sarah Evelyn Whisenant b. 23 May 1825, d. 27 Jan 1915

Birth*

William Alexander Lowdermilk was born on 29 May 1851 in NC; He married Mary Jane Keaton on 21 Aug 1872. He married Mary Ella Branch, circa 1901.

Death*

He died on 12 February 1903 at age 51.

Burial*

He was buried in Keaton Family Cem., Burke Co., NC.

Census*

William Alexander Lowdermilk appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 9.

Mary J. Lowdermilk

ID# 978, b. 1853, d. before 1915

Father*

William Alberta Lowdermilk b. 21 Mar 1819, d. Jun 1907

Mother*

Sarah Evelyn Whisenant b. 23 May 1825, d. 27 Jan 1915

Birth*

Mary J. Lowdermilk was born in 1853 in NC.

Death*

She died before 1915.

Census*

Mary J. Lowdermilk appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 7.

George M. Lowdermilk

ID# 979, b. 1855, d. after 1915

Father*

William Alberta Lowdermilk b. 21 Mar 1819, d. Jun 1907

Mother*

Sarah Evelyn Whisenant b. 23 May 1825, d. 27 Jan 1915

Birth*

George M. Lowdermilk was born in 1855 in NC.

Death*

He died after 1915.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 5

1870

age 14

1880

age 25, single, resides with parents

1900

Julia Catherine Lowdermilk

ID# 980, b. circa 1857, d. circa 1895

Father*

William Alberta Lowdermilk b. 21 Mar 1819, d. Jun 1907

Mother*

Sarah Evelyn Whisenant b. 23 May 1825, d. 27 Jan 1915

Birth*

Julia Catherine Lowdermilk was born circa 1857 in NC; She married Jacob Ashby Mull on 31 Oct 1880.¹

Death*

She died circa 1895 in Burke Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 3

1870

age 12

1880

age 21, single, resides with parents

Citations

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

Jane E. Lowdermilk

ID# 981, b. February 1860, d. after 1915

Father*

William Alberta Lowdermilk b. 21 Mar 1819, d. Jun 1907

Mother*

Sarah Evelyn Whisenant b. 23 May 1825, d. 27 Jan 1915

Birth*

Jane E. Lowdermilk was born in February 1860 in NC; She married William Fletcher Hallyburton in 1885.

Death*

She died after 1915.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 4 months

1870

age 10

1880

age 19, single, resides with parents

John Armfield Lowdermilk

ID# 982, b. 7 March 1862, d. 24 May 1951

Father*

William Alberta Lowdermilk b. 21 Mar 1819, d. Jun 1907

Mother*

Sarah Evelyn Whisenant b. 23 May 1825, d. 27 Jan 1915

Birth*

John Armfield Lowdermilk was born on 7 March 1862 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Death*

He died on 24 May 1951 in Burke Co., NC, at age 89; married. Note: His death certificate listed his parents as "Alberta Laudermilk & Sarah Caroline Whistnant". The informant was John Laudermilk, Morganton, NC. His wife was Mary Addie Williams.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Bethel United Meth. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 8

1880

age 18

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Thomas J. Lowdermilk

ID# 983, b. 6 April 1866, d. 24 August 1933

Father*

William Alberta Lowdermilk b. 21 Mar 1819, d. Jun 1907

Mother*

Sarah Evelyn Whisenant b. 23 May 1825, d. 27 Jan 1915

Birth*

Thomas J. Lowdermilk was born on 6 April 1866 in Burke Co., NC; He married Ida, circa 1889. He married Mary E. Garrison, circa 1905.

Death*

He died on 24 August 1933 in Burke Co., NC, at age 67.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 4

1880

age 13

1910

age 44, md. 2nd. time, 5 yrs., merchant

1920

age 54, md., merchant

1930

age 63, md., 1st. md. age 23, retired merchant

Citations

[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Jacob Ashby Mull

ID# 984, b. 28 May 1858, d. 5 May 1941

Birth*

Jacob Ashby Mull was born on 28 May 1858 in Burke Co., NC; His parents were Robert Ashby Mull and Susan Keller. He married Julia Catherine Lowdermilk on 31 Oct 1880. He married Elvira Lowdermilk on 03 Apr 1925. They divorced circa 1927. He was also married to Celia Denton.

Marriage*

He married Mary Elizabeth Whisenant, daughter of Leonard Whisenant and Martha Eveline Setzer, on 27 January 1896 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Jacob Ashby Mull died on 5 May 1941 in Burke Co., NC, at age 82.

Burial*

He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.

Family

Mary Elizabeth Whisenant b. 2 November 1867, d. 21 February 1924

Children

Tessie Lee Mull+ b. 31 Dec 1896, d. 24 Aug 1972
Robert Leonard Mull b. 28 Mar 1898, d. 3 Jan 1955
Susan Eveline Mull b. 9 Aug 1899, d. 8 Jan 1989
Russell Jacob Mull b. 10 Jun 1903, d. 24 Jun 1964
Ester Gray Mull b. 25 Nov 1906, d. 17 Mar 1961
Mary Blayne Mull b. 26 Sep 1909, d. 25 Feb 2004
Martha Jane Mull b. 26 Sep 1909, d. 21 Sep 2003

William Whisenant

ID# 985, b. circa 1843

Father*

Noah Whisenhunt II b. 1 Jan 1817, d. 12 Feb 1913

Mother*

Sarah Alice [unknown] b. c 1816

Birth*

William Whisenant was born circa 1843 in NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Yellow Mountain, Yancey Co., NC

age 7

1860

age 17, farm laborer for Albertus D. Childers.

Citations

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

Jane H. Whisenant

ID# 986, b. circa 1846

Father*

Noah Whisenhunt II b. 1 Jan 1817, d. 12 Feb 1913

Mother*

Sarah Alice [unknown] b. c 1816

Birth*

Jane H. Whisenant was born circa 1846 in NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Yellow Mountain, Yancey Co., NC

age 4

1860

age 16

1870

Crabtree, Yancey Co., NC

age 24, living at home

Citations

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

Mary Catherine Whisenant

ID# 989, b. October 1859, d. before 1910

Father*

Elias Whisenant b. c 1838, d. Oct 1862

Mother*

Mary Benfield b. May 1828, d. c 1905

Birth*

Mary Catherine Whisenant was born in October 1859 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Daniel Wesley Whisenant, son of Thomas G. Whisenant and Mirah Mary [unknown], on 2 November 1879.

Death*

Mary Catherine Whisenant died before 1910 in Burke Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 10, lives with mother

1880

age 20, md.

1900

age 40, md. 20 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living

Family

Daniel Wesley Whisenant b. 1 September 1856, d. 15 March 1926

Children

Laura Arizona Whisenant b. Mar 1881
Thomas Manley Whisenant+ b. 7 Apr 1883, d. 9 Apr 1965
Vance Whisenant b. Sep 1885
Solom Wesley Whisenant b. 22 Oct 1888, d. 20 Mar 1924
Robey C. Whisenant b. 2 Nov 1891, d. 21 Mar 1926
Veater Whisenant b. Nov 1894

Citations

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

Noah Alexander Whisenant

ID# 990, b. 22 December 1860, d. 15 April 1945

Noah A. & Martha G. Whisenant

Father*

Elias Whisenant b. c 1838, d. Oct 1862

Mother*

Mary Benfield b. May 1828, d. c 1905

Birth*

Noah Alexander Whisenant was born on 22 December 1860 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Martha Genelia Whisenant, daughter of Leonard Whisenant and Martha Eveline Setzer, on 19 December 1886 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Noah Alexander Whisenant died on 15 April 1945 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, at age 84.¹

Burial*

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

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 8, lives with mother

1880

age 18, single, living with mother

1900

age 38, md. 14 yrs., farmer

1910

age 49, md. 1 time, 23 yrs., laborer at saw mill

1920

age 58, md., farmer

1930

age 69, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 25

1940

age 78, md., completed 1st. grade, not employed. Rents home at $2.00. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-22, sheet 6A, line 17, household #85]

Obituary*

Occupation*

Noah Alexander Whisenant was a farmer.

Note*

He Author's note: The Burke County Library Cemetery Card File lists his date of birth as 23 Dec 1861.

Family

Martha Genelia Whisenant b. 17 November 1869, d. 12 November 1942

Marriage*

He married Martha Genelia Whisenant, daughter of Leonard Whisenant and Martha Eveline Setzer, on 19 December 1886 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Jones Frank Whisenant+ b. 4 Nov 1890, d. 29 Nov 1957
Martha Elmia Whisenant+ b. 18 Jul 1894, d. 23 Dec 1982
John Alexander Whisnant+ b. 10 Apr 1897, d. 25 Jul 1966
Laura Nellie Whisenant+ b. 10 Apr 1897, d. 6 Aug 1978
James Lee Whisenant+ b. 18 Dec 1901, d. 5 May 1975
Howard William Whisnant+ b. 19 Aug 1907, d. 14 Mar 1963
Lilly G. Whisenant+ b. 15 Nov 1909

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Laura Matilda Whisenant

ID# 991, b. 22 December 1860, d. circa 1905

Father*

Elias Whisenant b. c 1838, d. Oct 1862

Mother*

Mary Benfield b. May 1828, d. c 1905

Birth*

Laura Matilda Whisenant was born on 22 December 1860 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Death*

She died circa 1905.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 8, lives with mother

1880

age 18, single, living with mother

1900

age 38, single, living with mother. Date of birth listed as Dec 1861.

Citations

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

Daniel Wesley Whisenant

ID# 992, b. 1 September 1856, d. 15 March 1926

Father*

Thomas G. Whisenant b. c 1829, d. 3 May 1863

Mother*

Mirah Mary [unknown] b. Jul 1826, d. c 1905

Birth*

Daniel Wesley Whisenant was born on 1 September 1856 in Burke Co., NC; D.O.B. inconsistant with what's reported on the 1900 census.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Catherine Whisenant, daughter of Elias Whisenant and Mary Benfield, on 2 November 1879.

Death*

Daniel Wesley Whisenant died on 15 March 1926 in Burke Co., NC, at age 69.¹

Burial*

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

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 3

1870

age 14, in household of Joseph S. & Eleanor Benfield.

1880

age 22, md., farmer. His last name is listed as "Whisenhunt".

1900

age 40, md. 20 yrs., farmer. Census report shows his birth as Oct 1859.

1910

age 53, widowed, farmer

1920

Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC

age 64, widowed, farmer

Note*

Daniel Wesley Whisenant in the 1870 census for Burke Co., NC, he is in the Joseph S. Benfield household.

Family

Mary Catherine Whisenant b. October 1859, d. before 1910

Marriage*

He married Mary Catherine Whisenant, daughter of Elias Whisenant and Mary Benfield, on 2 November 1879.

Children

Laura Arizona Whisenant b. Mar 1881
Thomas Manley Whisenant+ b. 7 Apr 1883, d. 9 Apr 1965
Vance Whisenant b. Sep 1885
Solom Wesley Whisenant b. 22 Oct 1888, d. 20 Mar 1924
Robey C. Whisenant b. 2 Nov 1891, d. 21 Mar 1926
Veater Whisenant b. Nov 1894

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Anna Jarrett

ID# 993, b. 1860

Birth*

Anna Jarrett was born in 1860.

Marriage*

She married James B. Whisenant, son of George W. Whisenant and Elizabeth A. [unknown], on 15 June 1880 in Burke Co., NC.

Family

James B. Whisenant b. January 1860, d. circa 1905

Child

Diver Whisenant b. Jun 1880

Mary Kate McGalliard

ID# 994, b. January 1872, d. 21 March 1950

Birth*

Mary Kate McGalliard was born in January 1872 in NC; Her parents were Robert McGalliard and Sarah Emma Anderson.¹

Marriage*

She married James B. Whisenant, son of George W. Whisenant and Elizabeth A. [unknown], on 20 August 1887 in McDowell Co., NC.

Marriage*

Mary Kate McGalliard married J. L. McGalliard on 22 October 1922 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Mary Kate McGalliard died on 21 March 1950 in Burke Co., NC, at age 78.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

McDowell Co., NC

1900

Linville, Burke Co., NC

age 28, md. 13 yrs., 6 ch., 1 living

1910

age 38, widow, 7 ch., 4 living, seamstress

1920

age 47, widow, darner in hosiery mill

Name Variation

Mary Kate McGalliard was also known as Catherine.

Family 1

James B. Whisenant b. January 1860, d. circa 1905

Marriage*

She married James B. Whisenant, son of George W. Whisenant and Elizabeth A. [unknown], on 20 August 1887 in McDowell Co., NC.

Children

Ethel Sarah Whisenant b. 31 Mar 1891, d. 3 Sep 1950
Tom Whisenant b. c 1901
George Alexander Whisnant+ b. 5 Apr 1903, d. 24 Mar 1991
Cornelia Burris Whisenant+ b. 22 May 1906, d. 2 Oct 1966

Family 2

J. L. McGalliard b. circa 1861

Marriage*

Mary Kate McGalliard married J. L. McGalliard on 22 October 1922 in Burke Co., NC.

Citations

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

Noah M. Whisenant

ID# 995, b. 23 June 1883, d. before 1900

Father*

James Eben Whisenhunt b. c 1852, d. 21 Feb 1931

Mother*

Susan Melvina Hileman b. Apr 1865

Birth*

Noah M. Whisenant was born on 23 June 1883 in Scott Co., VA.

Death*

He died before 1900 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.

Cindy Belle Whisenant

ID# 996, b. February 1888, d. 1977

Father*

James Eben Whisenhunt b. c 1852, d. 21 Feb 1931

Mother*

Susan Melvina Hileman b. Apr 1865

Birth*

Cindy Belle Whisenant was born in February 1888 in Scott Co., VA.¹

Marriage*

She married Patrick H. McConnell on 16 January 1907 in Scott Co., VA.

Death*

Cindy Belle Whisenant died in 1977.²

Burial*

She was buried in McConnell Cem., Nickelsville, Scott Co., VA, 36.739167,-82.486944.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 12

1910

age 21, md. 1 time 3 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living

1920

age 31, md.

1930

age 40, md., 1st. md. age 22.

1940

age 50, md., completed the 2nd. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 85-15, sheet 7B]

Family

Patrick H. McConnell b. 26 September 1878, d. 1948

Marriage*

Cindy Belle Whisenant married Patrick H. McConnell on 16 January 1907 in Scott Co., VA.

Children

Dortha M. McConnell b. 26 Aug 1905, d. 4 May 2003
Dayton Allen McConnell b. 26 Jul 1907, d. 26 May 1973
Guy R. McConnell b. 15 Apr 1909, d. 21 Apr 1994
Bonnie M. McConnell b. 9 Feb 1911, d. 3 Apr 1976
Vesta E. McConnell b. 17 Mar 1916, d. 24 Dec 1969
Howard F. McConnell b. 1 May 1918, d. Nov 1978
Earl McConnell b. 15 Jul 1921, d. 21 Sep 1992
Loyd McConnell
Mary McConnell

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S28] Tombstone.

John P. Whisenant

ID# 997, b. February 1890

Father*

James Eben Whisenhunt b. c 1852, d. 21 Feb 1931

Mother*

Louceressia Sexton b. Mar 1862, d. Jan 1928

Birth*

John P. Whisenant was born in February 1890 in Nickelsville, Scott Co., VA; D.O.B. listed as "not known" on W.W.I. Draft registration card.¹

Marriage*

He married Amley Collins on 30 October 1912 in Scott Co., VA.²

Marriage*

John P. Whisenant married Annie Sluss in 1915 in Scott Co., VA.

Marriage*

John P. Whisenant married Flora Lemons in 1922.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 10

1910

age 19, single, living at home

1920

Census record not found.

Name Variation

John P. Whisenant was also known as Whistlehunt.

Family 1

Amley Collins b. 1894

Marriage*

He married Amley Collins on 30 October 1912 in Scott Co., VA.²

Family 2

Annie Sluss

Marriage*

John P. Whisenant married Annie Sluss in 1915 in Scott Co., VA.

Family 3

Flora Lemons

Marriage*

John P. Whisenant married Flora Lemons in 1922.

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Emma Lou Whisenant

ID# 998, b. January 1893, d. 1 June 1982

Father*

James Eben Whisenhunt b. c 1852, d. 21 Feb 1931

Mother*

Louceressia Sexton b. Mar 1862, d. Jan 1928

Birth*

Emma Lou Whisenant was born in January 1893 in Scott Co., VA.¹

Marriage*

She married James Matthew Lucas circa 1912 in Scott Co., VA.

Death*

Emma Lou Whisenant died on 1 June 1982 in Scott Co., VA, at age 89.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 7

1920

age 28, md.

1920

age 28, md.

1930

age 43, 1st. md. 24 yrs.

Family

James Matthew Lucas b. 29 July 1889

Marriage*

Emma Lou Whisenant married James Matthew Lucas circa 1912 in Scott Co., VA.

Children

Robert E. Lucas b. 12 Jun 1912, d. 2 May 1983
Lilian Lucas b. c 1913
Troy R. Lucas b. 7 Jan 1915, d. 6 Sep 1946
Rhoda Hortense Lucas b. 16 Aug 1916, d. Feb 1984
Eloie J. Lucas b. c 1918

Citations

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

Attie M. Whisenant

ID# 999, b. 20 February 1894, d. 30 March 1951

Father*

James Eben Whisenhunt b. c 1852, d. 21 Feb 1931

Mother*

Louceressia Sexton b. Mar 1862, d. Jan 1928

Birth*

Attie M. Whisenant was born on 20 February 1894 in Scott Co., VA.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Collins on 30 October 1912 in Scott Co., VA.²

Death*

Attie M. Whisenant died on 30 March 1951 in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, at age 57; C.O.D: Compound fracture of skull during an auto accident.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Morgan Chapel Cem., Gate City, Scott Co., VA, 36.73944, -82.49739.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 5

1910

age 12

1920

age 23, md.

1930

Floyd, Scott Co., VA

age 32, md., 1st. md. age 15

1940

Floyd, Scott Co., VA

age 45, md., completed the 3rd. grade. [e.d 85-9, sheet 5B]

Name Variation

Attie M. Whisenant was also known as Ada.³

Family

Thomas Collins b. 1892

Marriage*

She married Thomas Collins on 30 October 1912 in Scott Co., VA.²

Children

Nathan Collins
Ralph Venil Collins
Verl Collins
James Curtis Collins

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1930 census.

William Harrel Whistlehunt

ID# 1000, b. 20 June 1896, d. February 1986

Father*

James Eben Whisenhunt b. c 1852, d. 21 Feb 1931

Mother*

Louceressia Sexton b. Mar 1862, d. Jan 1928

Birth*

William Harrel Whistlehunt was born on 20 June 1896 in Halls Mill, Scott Co., VA.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Pearlena Swiney on 27 July 1923 in Scott Co., VA.³

Death*

William Harrel Whistlehunt died in February 1986 in VA at age 89.²

Burial*

He was buried in Cox Cem., Scott Co., VA, 32.815556,-82.502778.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 1

1910

age 10

1920