Ethel Fox

ID# 10356, b. 8 May 1912, d. 5 June 1980
Birth*Ethel Fox was born on 8 May 1912 in NC; Her parents are Thomas G. Fox and Mary Ellen Fox.1 
Marriage*She married Louie Andrew Whisenant, son of Davis Daniel Whisenant and Minnie Mae Hardin. 
Death*Ethel Fox died on 5 June 1980 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 68; married.2 
Note*Ethel Fox Her married name was also Lefevers. 

Family

Louie Andrew Whisenant b. 6 April 1911, d. 24 March 1982

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Ned Cody Whisenant

ID# 10359, b. 16 February 1922, d. 14 October 1981
Father*John Lloyd Whisenant b. 5 Oct 1894, d. 26 Jun 1960
Mother*Ellie Mae Smith b. 6 Jan 1898, d. 3 Feb 1969
Birth*Ned Cody Whisenant was born on 16 February 1922 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Irene Phillips on 7 December 1941.3 
Death*Ned Cody Whisenant died on 14 October 1981 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 59; married.3 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 8
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 18, single, not attending school, 6th. grade education, resides with parents, not employed.

Family

Mary Irene Phillips b. 27 February 1922, d. 11 April 2011
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S82] Family Bible.

Barney Dexter Whisenant

ID# 10360, b. 9 February 1956, d. 1 March 1981
Father*Alford Ervin Whisenant b. 19 Oct 1926, d. 1 Nov 2010
Mother*Katherine Lebonzo Mull b. 23 Nov 1936, d. 25 Dec 1982
Birth*Barney Dexter Whisenant was born on 9 February 1956 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 1 March 1981 in Burke Co., NC, at age 25; married.3 
Burial*He was buried in Mulls Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC.4 

Family

Mary F. Lail

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Louie Andrew Whisenant

ID# 10363, b. 6 April 1911, d. 24 March 1982
Father*Davis Daniel Whisenant b. 17 Mar 1886, d. 17 Nov 1965
Mother*Minnie Mae Hardin b. 30 May 1882, d. 22 Dec 1955
Birth*Louie Andrew Whisenant was born on 6 April 1911 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ethel Fox. 
Death*Louie Andrew Whisenant died on 24 March 1982 in Burke Co., NC, at age 70; widowed.2 
Burial*He was buried in Lake James Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.76227, -81.81779. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 10, Census listed him as "Levi".
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 18, single, living at home
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 29, single, completed 3 years of schooling. He is employed as a sander in a furniture factory. His wage last year was $424. He resides in the household of his father.

Family

Ethel Fox b. 8 May 1912, d. 5 June 1980
Marriage*Louie Andrew Whisenant married Ethel Fox. 

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Harold Clay Whisenant

ID# 10364, b. 6 August 1932, d. 11 August 1983
Father*Robert John Whisenant Jr. b. 21 Apr 1894, d. 11 May 1938
Mother*Abbey Alton Clay b. 16 Aug 1891, d. 8 Dec 1970
Birth*Harold Clay Whisenant was born on 6 August 1932 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Emma Jean Mull on 28 May 1953.4 
Death*Harold Clay Whisenant died on 11 August 1983 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 51; married.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Dentons Chapel Methodist Cem., Burke Co., NC.2 
Census*Harold Clay Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 7, attending school, 1st. grade. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 6 January 1953 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 22 December 1954. 

Family

Emma Jean Mull b. 7 December 1933, d. 18 May 1986
Marriage*He married Emma Jean Mull on 28 May 1953.4 
Children
  • Tamela Faye Whisenant
  • Audrey Jean Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Jay Ples Whisenant

ID# 10371, b. 6 June 1919, d. 21 April 1988
Father*Philip Marvin Whisenant b. 27 Jul 1884, d. 22 Jun 1962
Mother*Maggie Rice b. 6 May 1887, d. 22 Dec 1921
Birth*Jay Ples Whisenant was born on 6 June 1919 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Ruth Dora Elrod in 1937 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Death*Jay Ples Whisenant died on 21 April 1988 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 68; married.3 
Burial*He was buried in Mountain Grove Cem., Caldwell Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 7 months
1930Catawba, Catawba Co., NCage 10
1940North Caldwell, Caldwell Co., NCage 20, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a carpenter in house building. His wage last year was $432. He and his wife reside with his parents.
Obituary*
Note*Jay Ples Whisenant was a charter member of the North Catawba Fire Department, and a member of the Baton Ruritan Club. 

Family

Ruth Dora Elrod b. 2 May 1920, d. 22 March 1994
Marriage*He married Ruth Dora Elrod in 1937 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Child
  • Rebecca Lynn Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Texie Lee Whisenant

ID# 10381, b. 27 September 1916, d. 13 September 1921
Father*Jones Frank Whisenant b. 4 Nov 1890, d. 29 Nov 1957
Mother*Mary Lee Benfield b. 13 Mar 1873, d. 7 Dec 1931
Birth*Texie Lee Whisenant was born on 27 September 1916 in Avery Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 13 September 1921 in Burke Co., NC, at age 4.2 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.1 
Census*Texie Lee Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 3 yrs., 7 months. 

Citations

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

Polly Lutz

ID# 10383
Note*Polly Lutz I have no additional information pertaining to this person. 

Family
Child

John M. Whisenant

ID# 10384, d. 23 May 1930
Mother*Polly Lutz
Referenceunknown father
Death*John M. Whisenant died on 23 May 1930 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Note*John M. Whisenant I have no additional information pertaining to this person. 

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Dorotha Jean McDaniel

ID# 10385, b. 25 September 1925, d. 24 August 1989
Birth*Dorotha Jean McDaniel was born on 25 September 1925.1,2 
Marriage*She married Herschel Sanford Whisenhunt, son of William Ruel Whisenhunt and Vera Mae Timmons, on 12 February 1951.3 
Death*Dorotha Jean McDaniel died on 24 August 1989 in Dallas Co., TX, at age 63.4,2 
Burial*She was buried in Ater Cem., Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. 

Family

Herschel Sanford Whisenhunt b. 6 July 1919, d. 7 January 1993
Children
  • Herschel Dewain Whisenhunt
  • Randall Nelson Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S234] Herschel Dewain Whisenhunt, "Whisenhunt, Herschel Dewain," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Nov 1997.
  4. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Iverson Lee Whisenant

ID# 10387, b. 17 June 1909, d. 19 July 1992
Father*Louis Winfield Whisenant b. 1 Mar 1886, d. 21 Apr 1941
Mother*Ollie Lee Orders b. 28 Aug 1884, d. 10 Jun 1969
Birth*Iverson Lee Whisenant was born on 17 June 1909 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Marie Minnie Epley. 
Death*Iverson Lee Whisenant died on 19 July 1992 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 83; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Glen Alpine Cem., Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC, 35.728056,-81.784722. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 10 months
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 10
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
1940Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 29, md., completed 1 year of high schooling. He is employed at the hosiery mill. His wage last year was $1700. He owns his home valued at $1000. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-25, sheet 18A, line e17, household #290]
Obituary*
Name Variation Iverson Lee Whisenant was also known as Bud. 

Family

Marie Minnie Epley b. 4 July 1914, d. 20 July 1998
Marriage*He married Marie Minnie Epley. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S143] Letter, Robert Alexander Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Marie Minnie Epley

ID# 10388, b. 4 July 1914, d. 20 July 1998
Birth*Marie Minnie Epley was born on 4 July 1914 in Burke Co., NC. 
Marriage*She married Iverson Lee Whisenant, son of Louis Winfield Whisenant and Ollie Lee Orders. 
Death*Marie Minnie Epley died on 20 July 1998 in Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC, at age 84; widow. 
Burial*She was buried in Glen Alpine A of G. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC. 
Obituary*
Census*Marie Minnie Epley appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 25, md., completed 7 years of schooling, not employed. 

Family

Iverson Lee Whisenant b. 17 June 1909, d. 19 July 1992
Children

Winford Lee Whisenant

ID# 10389, b. 9 July 1935, d. 18 August 1935
Father*Iverson Lee Whisenant b. 17 Jun 1909, d. 19 Jul 1992
Mother*Marie Minnie Epley b. 4 Jul 1914, d. 20 Jul 1998
Birth*Winford Lee Whisenant was born on 9 July 1935 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 18 August 1935 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Burial*He was buried in Glen Alpine Meth. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC.1 

Citations

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

Jimmy Ray Whisnant

ID# 10394, b. 15 January 1960, d. 30 October 1974
Father*Arva Lee Whisnant b. 9 May 1922, d. 27 Feb 1969
Mother*Edna Marie Pipes b. 18 Aug 1927, d. 20 Jun 1986
Birth*Jimmy Ray Whisnant was born on 15 January 1960 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 30 October 1974 in Burke Co., NC, at age 14.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Center Grove Bapt. Ch.Cem., Hudson, Caldwell Co., NC.2 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Durell Shafter Whisnant

ID# 10395, b. 19 January 1899, d. 3 December 1968
Father*William Jackson Whisenant b. Jun 1864, d. b 1930
Mother*Minnie Mary Ann Barber b. 23 Dec 1868, d. 24 Aug 1954
Birth*Durell Shafter Whisnant was born on 19 January 1899 in Burke Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 6 Jan 1900. The informant was Mrs. D. S. Whisnant, Valdese, NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Essie Brittain. 
Death*Durell Shafter Whisnant died on 3 December 1968 in Burke Co., NC, at age 69; married.2 
Burial*He was buried on 5 December 1968 in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 1
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 12
1920Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 21, single, living at home
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 31, md., laborer, odd jobs, 1st. md. age 21
1940Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NCage 55, md., completed 4 years of school. He works as a laborer on a farm. His wage last year was $400. He rents his home for $5. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-26, sheet 2A, line 34, household #22] Note: It seemed odd to me that both Durell and his wife had incorrect ages listed for them in this census report.
Name Variation Durell Shafter Whisnant was also known as Durella.3 

Family

Mary Essie Brittain b. 9 June 1904, d. 15 October 1970
Marriage*He married Mary Essie Brittain. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Mary Essie Brittain

ID# 10396, b. 9 June 1904, d. 15 October 1970
Birth*Mary Essie Brittain was born on 9 June 1904 in NC; Her parents were Robert Brittain and Sally Carswell.1 
Marriage*She married Durell Shafter Whisnant, son of William Jackson Whisenant and Minnie Mary Ann Barber. 
Death*Mary Essie Brittain died on 15 October 1970 in Burke Co., NC, at age 66; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 25, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NCage 52, md., completed 5 years of school, not employed.

Family

Durell Shafter Whisnant b. 19 January 1899, d. 3 December 1968
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Charles Albert Whisnant

ID# 10397, b. 27 December 1941, d. 22 June 1976
Father*Durell Shafter Whisnant b. 19 Jan 1899, d. 3 Dec 1968
Mother*Mary Essie Brittain b. 9 Jun 1904, d. 15 Oct 1970
Birth*Charles Albert Whisnant was born on 27 December 1941 in Lower Fork, Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 22 June 1976 in Burke Co., NC, at age 34.2 
Burial*He was buried in Flat Gap Cem., Burke Co., NC; Note: I believe his is Charles Albert. If I am incorrect please let me know. 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Pauline K. Roberts

ID# 10399, b. 15 November 1923, d. 30 November 2010
Birth*Pauline K. Roberts was born on 15 November 1923.1 
Marriage*She married Zennie Lee Whisenant, son of Roby Evelyn Whisenant and Maggie Matilda Carswell. 
Death*Pauline K. Roberts died on 30 November 2010 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 87.1 
Note*Pauline K. Roberts Her married name is Smith. 

Family

Zennie Lee Whisenant b. 15 September 1911, d. 20 September 1976
Children

Citations

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

Johnny Jackson Whisnant

ID# 10400, b. 30 March 1947, d. 29 October 1977
Father*Zennie Lee Whisenant b. 15 Sep 1911, d. 20 Sep 1976
Mother*Pauline K. Roberts b. 15 Nov 1923, d. 30 Nov 2010
ReferenceC^
Birth*Johnny Jackson Whisnant was born on 30 March 1947 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 29 October 1977 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 30; married.4 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Family 1

Irene Norton
Child
  • Stephanie Irene Whisnant

Family 2

Anne Vickey Teague

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S418] PublicData.com, online http://PublicData.com
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.