Carl Monroe Whisnant Sr.

ID# 10401, b. 24 October 1912, d. 10 January 1996
Father*Jesse Monroe Johnson Whisnant b. Sep 1887
Mother*Katie Marticha Gilliland b. 26 Jan 1891, d. 27 Jan 1979
Birth*Carl Monroe Whisnant Sr. was born on 24 October 1912 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Louise Virginia Keller. 
Death*Carl Monroe Whisnant Sr. died on 10 January 1996 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 83; widowed.3 
Burial*He was buried in Winklers Grove Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Catawba Co., NCage 8
1930Bandys, Catawba Co., NCage 17, single, living at home
1940Icard, Burke Co., NCage 26, md., completed 2 yrs. high school. He is a laborer on a farm. His income last year was $350. He resides in the household of David A. and Julie Frances Austin. He is listed as "son-in-law". His wife is named "Louise". [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-5, sheet 19A, line 20, household #279] Note: These are his wife's grand-parents.

Family

Louise Virginia Keller b. 4 September 1917, d. 23 January 1993
Marriage*Carl Monroe Whisnant Sr. married Louise Virginia Keller. 
Children
  • David Emmanuel Whisnant Sr.+ b. 19 Feb 1938, d. 2 May 1979
  • Julia G. Whisnant
  • Richard Leroy Whisnant
  • Virginia Carroll Whisnant
  • Linda Faye Whisnant
  • Carl Monroe Whisnant Jr.

Citations

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

Louise Virginia Keller

ID# 10402, b. 4 September 1917, d. 23 January 1993
Birth*Louise Virginia Keller was born on 4 September 1917 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Carl Monroe Whisnant Sr., son of Jesse Monroe Johnson Whisnant and Katie Marticha Gilliland. 
Death*Louise Virginia Keller died on 23 January 1993 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 75; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Winklers Grove Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Icard, Burke Co., NCage 2, resides in the household of her grand-parents D. A. & J. J. Austin.
1930Icard, Burke Co., NCage 12. She resides with her grand-parents Dave. A. & Julia J. Austin.
1940Icard, Burke Co., NCage 22, md., completed 5th. grade, not employed. She is married to Carl Whisenant. She is in the household of David A. and Julie Frances Austin, and is listed as "daughter". She is actually their "grand-daughter".

Family

Carl Monroe Whisnant Sr. b. 24 October 1912, d. 10 January 1996
Marriage*Louise Virginia Keller married Carl Monroe Whisnant Sr., son of Jesse Monroe Johnson Whisnant and Katie Marticha Gilliland. 
Children
  • David Emmanuel Whisnant Sr.+ b. 19 Feb 1938, d. 2 May 1979
  • Julia G. Whisnant
  • Richard Leroy Whisnant
  • Virginia Carroll Whisnant
  • Linda Faye Whisnant
  • Carl Monroe Whisnant Jr.

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

David Emmanuel Whisnant Sr.

ID# 10403, b. 19 February 1938, d. 2 May 1979
Father*Carl Monroe Whisnant Sr. b. 24 Oct 1912, d. 10 Jan 1996
Mother*Louise Virginia Keller b. 4 Sep 1917, d. 23 Jan 1993
Birth*David Emmanuel Whisnant Sr. was born on 19 February 1938 in Icard, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 2 May 1979 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 41; divorced.3 
Burial*He was buried in Friendship Meth. Ch. Cem., Connelly Springs, Burke Co., NC.4 
Census*David Emmanuel Whisnant Sr. appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Icard, Burke Co., NC, age 2. 

Family

Shelia Ann Roberts
Child
  • David Emanuel Whisnant Jr.

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.

Catherine Annalee Whisnant

ID# 10405, b. 15 July 1926, d. 22 May 1988
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*Catherine Annalee Whisnant was born on 15 July 1926 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
MarriageShe married Robert Guy Whisnant, son of Robert John Whisenant Jr. and Abbey Alton Clay. 
Death*Catherine Annalee Whisnant died on 22 May 1988 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 61; married.3 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 3 yrs., 8 months
1940Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NCage 13, attending school, completed 5th. grade.

Family

Robert Guy Whisnant b. 20 April 1920, d. 31 July 1994
Child
  • Robert Gary Whisnant

Citations

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

Adam Matthew Whisnant

ID# 10406, b. 6 November 1938, d. 24 March 1998
Father*Raymond Herbert Whisnant b. 9 Nov 1916, d. 21 Apr 1995
Mother*Lela Linda Benfield b. 13 Jul 1919, d. 17 Oct 2007
Birth*Adam Matthew Whisnant was born on 6 November 1938 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Miriam Cleo McDaniel. 
Death*Adam Matthew Whisnant died on 24 March 1998 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 59; widowed.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Calvary Assem. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC. 
Obituary*
Census*Adam Matthew Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 1. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 5 December 1961 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 12 April 1963. 

Family

Miriam Cleo McDaniel b. 24 January 1931, d. 21 August 1994
Marriage*He married Miriam Cleo McDaniel. 
Children
  • Janice Lynn Whisnant+ b. 24 Jul 1962, d. 21 Feb 1989
  • Susan Denise Whisnant
  • Sheila Renee Whisnant
  • Matthew Miles Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Miriam Cleo McDaniel

ID# 10407, b. 24 January 1931, d. 21 August 1994
Birth*Miriam Cleo McDaniel was born on 24 January 1931 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Adam Matthew Whisnant, son of Raymond Herbert Whisnant and Lela Linda Benfield. 
Death*Miriam Cleo McDaniel died on 21 August 1994 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 63; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 
Name Variation Miriam Cleo McDaniel was also known as Miriarm.1 

Family

Adam Matthew Whisnant b. 6 November 1938, d. 24 March 1998
Children
  • Janice Lynn Whisnant+ b. 24 Jul 1962, d. 21 Feb 1989
  • Susan Denise Whisnant
  • Sheila Renee Whisnant
  • Matthew Miles Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Janice Lynn Whisnant

ID# 10408, b. 24 July 1962, d. 21 February 1989
Father*Adam Matthew Whisnant b. 6 Nov 1938, d. 24 Mar 1998
Mother*Miriam Cleo McDaniel b. 24 Jan 1931, d. 21 Aug 1994
Birth*Janice Lynn Whisnant was born on 24 July 1962 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 21 February 1989 in Burke Co., NC, at age 26; never married.2 

Family
Child
  • Richard Lee Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Eva Jo Ann Whisnant

ID# 10409, b. 20 September 1943, d. 4 December 1946
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*Eva Jo Ann Whisnant was born on 20 September 1943 in Drexel, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 4 December 1946 in Burke Co., NC, at age 3.2 
Burial*She was buried in Catawba Valley Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.781667,-81.689167.2 

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Eli Samuel Whisenant

ID# 10410, b. 5 March 1909, d. 23 January 1978
Father*Eli Morrison Whisenant b. 27 Aug 1883, d. 22 Mar 1962
Mother*Lucinda Whisenant b. 14 Dec 1883, d. 23 Apr 1956
Birth*Eli Samuel Whisenant was born on 5 March 1909 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Varis Rachel Patton on 15 February 1941.2 
Marriage*Eli Samuel Whisenant married Mildred Lee Odear. 
Death*Eli Samuel Whisenant died on 23 January 1978 in Marion, McDowell Co., NC, at age 68; married. Note: The birth date on his tombston is 13 Jan 1910, and the death date is 25 Jan 1978. These dates don't match information from other sources. he death date for his wife Mildred may also be incorrect stated on her tombstone. The share the same tombstone.3 
Burial*He was buried in McDowell Memorial Pk. Cem., East Marion, McDowell Co., NC, 35.704167,-81.977500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 1 yr., 1 month
1920Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 11
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 21, single, living at home
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 31, single, completed 5th. grade, not employed, resides with parents.
Name Variation Eli Samuel Whisenant was also known as Eli Samuel Whisnant Note: I understand that he spelled his name without the "e", and his children did the same. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 16 September 1940 in NC U. S. Army enlistment. Note: The World War II Army Enlistment Records listed his name as "Whisenant". 

Family 1

Varis Rachel Patton b. 29 July 1922, d. 1 October 1952
Marriage*He married Varis Rachel Patton on 15 February 1941.2 
Children

Family 2

Mildred Lee Odear b. 28 July 1918, d. 16 January 2011
Marriage*Eli Samuel Whisenant married Mildred Lee Odear. 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Sylvia Whisnant

ID# 10411, b. 13 February 1946, d. 28 January 1948
Father*Eli Samuel Whisenant b. 5 Mar 1909, d. 23 Jan 1978
Mother*Varis Rachel Patton b. 29 Jul 1922, d. 1 Oct 1952
Birth*Sylvia Whisnant was born on 13 February 1946 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 28 January 1948 in Burke Co., NC, at age 1.2 
Burial*She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.1 

Citations

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

John Herman Whisenant

ID# 10412, b. 26 July 1926, d. 5 April 1990
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*John Herman Whisenant was born on 26 July 1926 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Ellen Owens. 
Death*John Herman Whisenant died on 5 April 1990 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 63; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 3
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 13, attending school, completed 5th. grade.
Milit-Beg*John Herman Whisenant began military service on 17 November 1944 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 14 August 1946. 

Family

Mary Ellen Owens b. 13 January 1926, d. 28 August 2005
Marriage*He married Mary Ellen Owens. 
Children

Citations

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

Mary Ellen Owens

ID# 10413, b. 13 January 1926, d. 28 August 2005
Birth*Mary Ellen Owens was born on 13 January 1926 in St. Paul, Wise Co., VA.1,2 
Marriage*She married John Herman Whisenant, son of Robert John Whisenant Jr. and Abbey Alton Clay. 
Death*Mary Ellen Owens died on 28 August 2005 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 79.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 
Obituary*

Family

John Herman Whisenant b. 26 July 1926, d. 5 April 1990
Children

Citations

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

Mary Jane Whisenant

ID# 10414, b. 12 August 1947, d. 6 September 1949
Father*John Herman Whisenant b. 26 Jul 1926, d. 5 Apr 1990
Mother*Mary Ellen Owens b. 13 Jan 1926, d. 28 Aug 2005
Birth*Mary Jane Whisenant was born on 12 August 1947 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 6 September 1949 in Burke Co., NC, at age 2.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.3 

Citations

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

Mildred Lee Odear

ID# 10415, b. 28 July 1918, d. 16 January 2011
Birth*Mildred Lee Odear was born on 28 July 1918 in McDowell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Eli Samuel Whisenant, son of Eli Morrison Whisenant and Lucinda Whisenant. 
Death*Mildred Lee Odear died on 16 January 2011 in Marion, McDowell Co., NC, at age 92; Date on tombstone is 19 Jan 2011.4,2 
Burial*She was buried in McDowell Memorial Pk. Cem., East Marion, McDowell Co., NC, 35.704167,-81.977500. 
Obituary*

Family

Eli Samuel Whisenant b. 5 March 1909, d. 23 January 1978

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S428] Obituary.

Monroe Whisenant

ID# 10417, b. 25 November 1894, d. 9 January 1895
Father*Joseph Isaac Whisenant b. 5 Dec 1861, d. 5 Mar 1923
Mother*Abbey Elizabeth Queen b. 28 Jul 1873, d. 12 Sep 1957
Birth*Monroe Whisenant was born on 25 November 1894 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 9 January 1895 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.2 

Citations

  1. [S123] Letter, Phyllis Elizabeth Foster Burch to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Arthur M. Whisenant

ID# 10418, b. 16 July 1890, d. 30 August 1890
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Arthur M. Whisenant was born on 16 July 1890 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 30 August 1890 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.1 

Citations

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

Roy Alexander Whisenant

ID# 10422, b. 24 June 1914, d. 13 December 1991
Father*Amos Pierce Whisenant b. 19 Apr 1881, d. 27 May 1952
Mother*Hester Annie Orders b. 28 Feb 1881, d. 16 Oct 1957
Birth*Roy Alexander Whisenant was born on 24 June 1914 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 13 December 1991 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 77; never married.2 
Burial*He was buried on 16 December 1991 in Glen Alpine Cem., Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC, 35.728056,-81.784722. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 5
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 16
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 34, single, completed 3 years of school. He resides with his parents.
Obituary*
Name Variation Roy Alexander Whisenant was also known as Bill. 

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Elijah Whisenant

ID# 10423, b. 24 October 1895
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Elijah Whisenant was born on 24 October 1895 in Burke Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Burke Co., NC
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found
Nickname Elijah Whisenant also went by the name of Roby. 
Residence* In 1952 Elijah lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.

Walter Amos Whisenant

ID# 10424, b. 10 July 1923, d. 4 March 1997
Father*Amos Pierce Whisenant b. 19 Apr 1881, d. 27 May 1952
Mother*Hester Annie Orders b. 28 Feb 1881, d. 16 Oct 1957
Birth*Walter Amos Whisenant was born on 10 July 1923 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Allie Bell Allman on 25 March 1944.3 
Death*Walter Amos Whisenant died on 4 March 1997 in Burke Co., NC, at age 73; married. 
Burial*He was buried in Glen Alpine Cem., Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC, 35.728056,-81.784722. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 6
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 16, attending school, completed 6th. grade.
Obituary*

Family

Allie Bell Allman b. 14 April 1913, d. 15 April 2006
Marriage*Walter Amos Whisenant married Allie Bell Allman on 25 March 1944.3 
Children

Citations

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

Littie Harrison Whisenant

ID# 10425, b. 12 August 1907, d. 10 July 1994
Father*Amos Pierce Whisenant b. 19 Apr 1881, d. 27 May 1952
Mother*Hester Annie Orders b. 28 Feb 1881, d. 16 Oct 1957
Birth*Littie Harrison Whisenant was born on 12 August 1907 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Clara Mae Hamby. 
Marriage*Littie Harrison Whisenant married Evalyne Cardwell on 10 September 1981 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Death*Littie Harrison Whisenant died on 10 July 1994 in High Point, Guilford Co., NC, at age 86; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Floral Garden Park Cem., High Point, Guilford Co., NC, 35.945833,-80.026389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 2
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 12
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 23, single, living at home
1940Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 32, md., completed 2 yrs. of school. He is employed as a presser at the hosiery mill. His wage last year was $540. He rents a home for $6. The home has Velma Orders, age 20, single, listed as a lodger. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-23, sheet 8A, line 31, household #133]
Obituary*
Name Variation Littie Harrison Whisenant was also known as Lit. 

Family 1

Clara Mae Hamby b. 20 June 1913, d. 22 December 1980
Marriage*He married Clara Mae Hamby. 
Children
  • Phillip Eugene Whisenant
  • Kenneth Harrison Whisenant Sr.
  • Phyllis Elaine Whisenant

Family 2

Evalyne Cardwell b. 20 April 1912, d. 23 September 2004
Marriage*Littie Harrison Whisenant married Evalyne Cardwell on 10 September 1981 in Burke Co., NC.2 

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Paul John Rinaldi

ID# 10436, b. 1929
Birth*Paul John Rinaldi was born in 1929.1 

Family

Mary Jane [unknown]

Citations

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

Norma Jean Whisenhunt

ID# 10439, b. 8 May 1949, d. 21 February 1997
Father*Henry Wayne Whisenhunt b. 21 Jun 1901, d. 1 Mar 1980
Mother*Eunice Latimer b. 25 Jul 1907, d. 12 Aug 1985
Birth*Norma Jean Whisenhunt was born on 8 May 1949 in Coweta Co., GA.1 
Death*She died on 21 February 1997 in Panama City, Bay Co., FL, at age 47. 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Lawn Cem., Panama City, Bay Co., FL, 30.191389,-85.658056. 
Obituary*

Family

Jerry Wayne Brown
Children
  • Keith Brown
  • Mike Brown
  • Tammy Brown

Citations

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

William Hoyt Whisenhunt

ID# 10441, b. 5 June 1946, d. 3 September 2012
Father*Henry Wayne Whisenhunt b. 21 Jun 1901, d. 1 Mar 1980
Mother*Eunice Latimer b. 25 Jul 1907, d. 12 Aug 1985
Birth*William Hoyt Whisenhunt was born on 5 June 1946.1 
Death*He died on 3 September 2012 in GA at age 66.2,1 
Obituary*
Residence* In 1997 William lived in Sandersville, Washington Co., GA. 

Family

Shirley A. Duncan

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S428] Obituary.

James Whisenhunt

ID# 10443
Referenceunknown parents
Marriage*James Whisenhunt married Mattie Brazil on 28 May 1899 in Coweta Co., GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Census record not found
1900Census record not found
Note*James Whisenhunt and James Baskin Whisenhunt Is this the same person? 

Family

Mattie Brazil

Citations

  1. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Mattie Brazil

ID# 10444
Marriage*Mattie Brazil married James Whisenhunt on 28 May 1899 in Coweta Co., GA.1 

Family

James Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.