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age 31, md. 1 time, 3 yrs.

1920

age 41, md., farmer

1930

age 50, md., 1st. md. age 32, farmer

1940

age 61, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is a farmer.

Family

Cindy Belle Whisenant b. February 1888, d. 1977

Marriage*

Patrick H. McConnell married Cindy Belle Whisenant, daughter of James Eben Whisenhunt and Susan Melvina Hileman, 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

[S28] Tombstone.

Amley Collins

ID# 1002, b. 1894

Birth*

Amley Collins was born in 1894 in Scott Co., VA.

Marriage*

She married John P. Whisenant, son of James Eben Whisenhunt and Louceressia Sexton, on 30 October 1912 in Scott Co., VA.¹

Family

John P. Whisenant b. February 1890

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Annie Sluss

ID# 1003

Marriage*

Annie Sluss married John P. Whisenant, son of James Eben Whisenhunt and Louceressia Sexton, in 1915 in Scott Co., VA.

Family

John P. Whisenant b. February 1890

Flora Lemons

ID# 1004

Marriage*

Flora Lemons married John P. Whisenant, son of James Eben Whisenhunt and Louceressia Sexton, in 1922.

Family

John P. Whisenant b. February 1890

James Matthew Lucas

ID# 1005, b. 29 July 1889

Birth*

James Matthew Lucas was born on 29 July 1889 in Scott Co., VA.¹

Marriage*

He married Emma Lou Whisenant, daughter of James Eben Whisenhunt and Louceressia Sexton, circa 1912 in Scott Co., VA.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Scott Co., VA	age 33, md.
1920	Scott Co., VA	age 33, md., farmer
1930	Scott Co., VA	age 42, md., 1st. md. age 23, laborer railroad.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Scott Co., VA

age 33, md.

1920

Scott Co., VA

age 33, md., farmer

1930

Scott Co., VA

age 42, md., 1st. md. age 23, laborer railroad.

Family

Emma Lou Whisenant b. January 1893, d. 1 June 1982

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

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Thomas Collins

ID# 1006, b. 1892

Birth*

Thomas Collins was born in 1892 in Dungannon, Scott Co., VA.¹

Marriage*

He married Attie M. Whisenant, daughter of James Eben Whisenhunt and Louceressia Sexton, on 30 October 1912 in Scott Co., VA.²

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Johnson, Scott Co., VA	age 30, md.
1930	Floyd, Scott Co., VA	age 39, md., 1st. md. age 20, farm laborer
1940	Floyd, Scott Co., VA	age 48, md.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 30, md.

1930

Floyd, Scott Co., VA

age 39, md., 1st. md. age 20, farm laborer

1940

Floyd, Scott Co., VA

age 48, md.

Family

Attie M. Whisenant b. 20 February 1894, d. 30 March 1951

Children

Nathan Collins
Ralph Venil Collins
Verl Collins
James Curtis Collins

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Pearlena Swiney

ID# 1007, b. 1909, d. 1960

Birth*

Pearlena Swiney was born in 1909 in Scott Co., VA.^1,2

Marriage*

She married William Harrel Whistlehunt, son of James Eben Whisenhunt and Louceressia Sexton, on 27 July 1923 in Scott Co., VA.³

Death*

Pearlena Swiney died in 1960.²

Burial*

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

Census*

Pearlena Swiney appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Ervinton, Dickenson Co., VA, age 21, md., 1st. md. age 14.

Family

William Harrel Whistlehunt b. 20 June 1896, d. February 1986

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

William Jackson Whisenant

ID# 1008, b. June 1864, d. before 1930

Father*

Phillip Whisenant b. 10 Dec 1841, d. 24 Dec 1908

Mother*

Catherine Elizabeth Miller b. May 1840, d. 28 Dec 1923

Birth*

William Jackson Whisenant was born in June 1864 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Minnie Mary Ann Barber on 12 January 1888 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

William Jackson Whisenant died before 1930.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1870	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 7
1880	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 16
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 34, md. 13 yrs., farmer
1910	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 45, md. 1 time, 21 yrs., farmer
1920	Lovelady, Burke Co., NC	age 55, md., laborer, odd jobs.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 7

1880

age 16

1900

age 34, md. 13 yrs., farmer

1910

age 45, md. 1 time, 21 yrs., farmer

1920

Lovelady, Burke Co., NC

age 55, md., laborer, odd jobs.

Family

Minnie Mary Ann Barber b. 23 December 1868, d. 24 August 1954

Marriage*

William Jackson Whisenant married Minnie Mary Ann Barber on 12 January 1888 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Thurman A. Whisenant+ b. 9 Jun 1888, d. 21 Oct 1918
Fredie Earsel Whisenant+ b. 12 Nov 1889, d. 30 Jan 1969
Lonar Cornelius Whisnant+ b. 24 Sep 1892, d. 7 Mar 1972
Elbert Bostic Whisenant+ b. 5 May 1896, d. 16 Apr 1967
Durell Shafter Whisnant+ b. 19 Jan 1899, d. 3 Dec 1968
Velma S. Whisnant b. 2 Aug 1901, d. 6 May 1964
Antha Leola Whisenant+ b. 15 Aug 1912, d. 12 Apr 1941

Citations

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

Minnie Mary Ann Barber

ID# 1009, b. 23 December 1868, d. 24 August 1954

Birth*

Minnie Mary Ann Barber was born on 23 December 1868 in NC; Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as 23 Dec 1878. The informant was L. C. Whisnant, Valdese, NC.¹

Marriage*

She married William Jackson Whisenant, son of Phillip Whisenant and Catherine Elizabeth Miller, on 12 January 1888 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Minnie Mary Ann Barber died on 24 August 1954 in Burke Co., NC, at age 85; widowed.²

Burial*

She was buried in High Peak Bapt. Cem., Burke Co., NC.²

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 31, md. 13 yrs., 6 ch., 5 living
1910	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 41, md. 1 time, 21 yrs., 9 ch., 6 living
1920	Lovelady, Burke Co., NC	age 51, md.
1930	Valdese, Burke Co., NC	age 61, widow, 1st. md. age 19. Living in household with son Fred. E. Whisenant.
1940	Lovelady, Burke Co., NC	age 71, widow, completed 7th. grade, not employed. She resides in the household of her son Elbert.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 31, md. 13 yrs., 6 ch., 5 living

1910

age 41, md. 1 time, 21 yrs., 9 ch., 6 living

1920

Lovelady, Burke Co., NC

age 51, md.

1930

Valdese, Burke Co., NC

age 61, widow, 1st. md. age 19. Living in household with son Fred. E. Whisenant.

1940

Lovelady, Burke Co., NC

age 71, widow, completed 7th. grade, not employed. She resides in the household of her son Elbert.

Family

William Jackson Whisenant b. June 1864, d. before 1930

Marriage*

Minnie Mary Ann Barber married William Jackson Whisenant, son of Phillip Whisenant and Catherine Elizabeth Miller, on 12 January 1888 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Thurman A. Whisenant+ b. 9 Jun 1888, d. 21 Oct 1918
Fredie Earsel Whisenant+ b. 12 Nov 1889, d. 30 Jan 1969
Lonar Cornelius Whisnant+ b. 24 Sep 1892, d. 7 Mar 1972
Elbert Bostic Whisenant+ b. 5 May 1896, d. 16 Apr 1967
Durell Shafter Whisnant+ b. 19 Jan 1899, d. 3 Dec 1968
Velma S. Whisnant b. 2 Aug 1901, d. 6 May 1964
Antha Leola Whisenant+ b. 15 Aug 1912, d. 12 Apr 1941

Citations

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

Della J. Hurt

ID# 1010, b. May 1882

Birth*

Della J. Hurt was born in May 1882 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Cornelius A. Whisenant, son of Phillip Whisenant and Catherine Elizabeth Miller, on 3 April 1898 in Burke Co., NC.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 18, md. 2 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1910	Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 27, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920	Rutherford Co., NC	age 38, md.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 18, md. 2 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living

1910

age 27, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living

1920

Rutherford Co., NC

age 38, md.

Family

Cornelius A. Whisenant b. June 1868, d. 27 February 1928

Children

Mamie Whisenant
Philip McCoy Whisenant+ b. 7 Dec 1899, d. 11 Sep 1980
Amy Whisenant b. c 1902
Ralph Whisenant b. 5 May 1904, d. 4 Apr 1945
Charlie Whisenant b. 1909
Marrie Whisenant

Citations

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

James A. Whisenant

ID# 1011, b. 11 September 1870, d. 27 December 1942

Father*

Phillip Whisenant b. 10 Dec 1841, d. 24 Dec 1908

Mother*

Catherine Elizabeth Miller b. May 1840, d. 28 Dec 1923

Birth*

James A. Whisenant was born on 11 September 1870 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Death*

He died on 27 December 1942 in Burke Co., NC, at age 72; single.^1,2

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
1880	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 10
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 29, single, living with parents
1910	Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 39, single, living with mother
1920	Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 49, single, farm laborer, living mother
1930	Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 59, single, farmer. His sister Fannie Whisenant lives with him.
1940	Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 69, never completed a grade in school, not employed. He owns a farmhouse valued at $200. This census listed him as married with a wife "Fanny". I believe he is single, and the "Fanny" listed is his sister. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-25, sheet 5A, line 48, household #83]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 10

1900

age 29, single, living with parents

1910

age 39, single, living with mother

1920

age 49, single, farm laborer, living mother

1930

age 59, single, farmer. His sister Fannie Whisenant lives with him.

1940

age 69, never completed a grade in school, not employed. He owns a farmhouse valued at $200. This census listed him as married with a wife "Fanny". I believe he is single, and the "Fanny" listed is his sister. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-25, sheet 5A, line 48, household #83]

Name Variation

As of 1 June 1900, James A. Whisenant was also known as James R.³

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Eli Burlison Whisenant

ID# 1012, b. 15 April 1872, d. 12 November 1939

Father*

Phillip Whisenant b. 10 Dec 1841, d. 24 Dec 1908

Mother*

Catherine Elizabeth Miller b. May 1840, d. 28 Dec 1923

Birth*

Eli Burlison Whisenant was born on 15 April 1872 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Viola Tryphena Branch on 23 February 1896 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Eli Burlison Whisenant died on 12 November 1939 in Burke Co., NC, at age 67.²

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
1880	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 8
1900	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 25, md. 4 yrs., farmer. Census listed d.o.b. as Jul 1874, age 25.
1910	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 34, md. 1 time, 14 yrs., farmer
1920	Marion, McDowell Co., NC	age 49, md., wool washier in furniture factory
1930	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 56, md., 1st. md. age 22

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 8

1900

age 25, md. 4 yrs., farmer. Census listed d.o.b. as Jul 1874, age 25.

1910

age 34, md. 1 time, 14 yrs., farmer

1920

Marion, McDowell Co., NC

age 49, md., wool washier in furniture factory

1930

age 56, md., 1st. md. age 22

Obituary*

Note*

Author's note: The Death Certificate Index for Burke County, North Carolina, pg. 4, bk. 1, lists his mother as Bettie Metter.

Family

Viola Tryphena Branch b. 2 October 1875, d. 22 May 1954

Marriage*

Eli Burlison Whisenant married Viola Tryphena Branch on 23 February 1896 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Junie Idella Whisenant+ b. 13 Oct 1897, d. 19 Sep 1969
Nela Olive Whisenant+ b. 14 Mar 1902, d. 9 Feb 1935
Zalie Mae Whisenant+ b. 5 Aug 1906, d. 17 Feb 1969
Lola Jimmie Whisenant+ b. 15 Feb 1910, d. 19 Apr 1981
Rebecca Belle Whisenant b. 1 Jan 1914
Mamie Viola Whisenant b. 11 May 1916, d. 28 Jun 1917

Citations

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

Viola Tryphena Branch

ID# 1013, b. 2 October 1875, d. 22 May 1954

Birth*

Viola Tryphena Branch was born on 2 October 1875 in NC; Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as 2 Oct 1876. The informant was Mrs. Zalie Secreast, Morganton, NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Eli Burlison Whisenant, son of Phillip Whisenant and Catherine Elizabeth Miller, on 23 February 1896 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Viola Tryphena Branch died on 22 May 1954 in Burke Co., NC, at age 78.²

Burial*

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

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 23, md. 4 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living. Census listed her d.o.b. as Oct 1876.
1910	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 33, md. 1 time, 14 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920	Marion, McDowell Co., NC	age 44, md.
1930	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 52, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 64, widow, completed 1 year of high school, not employed. She owns her home valued at 1200. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-16, sheet 2B, line 68, household #39]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 23, md. 4 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living. Census listed her d.o.b. as Oct 1876.

1910

age 33, md. 1 time, 14 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living

1920

Marion, McDowell Co., NC

age 44, md.

1930

age 52, md., 1st. md. age 18

1940

age 64, widow, completed 1 year of high school, not employed. She owns her home valued at 1200. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-16, sheet 2B, line 68, household #39]

Family

Eli Burlison Whisenant b. 15 April 1872, d. 12 November 1939

Marriage*

Viola Tryphena Branch married Eli Burlison Whisenant, son of Phillip Whisenant and Catherine Elizabeth Miller, on 23 February 1896 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Junie Idella Whisenant+ b. 13 Oct 1897, d. 19 Sep 1969
Nela Olive Whisenant+ b. 14 Mar 1902, d. 9 Feb 1935
Zalie Mae Whisenant+ b. 5 Aug 1906, d. 17 Feb 1969
Lola Jimmie Whisenant+ b. 15 Feb 1910, d. 19 Apr 1981
Rebecca Belle Whisenant b. 1 Jan 1914
Mamie Viola Whisenant b. 11 May 1916, d. 28 Jun 1917

Citations

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

Fannie Corina Whisenant

ID# 1014, b. 19 May 1874, d. 13 June 1941

Father*

Phillip Whisenant b. 10 Dec 1841, d. 24 Dec 1908

Mother*

Catherine Elizabeth Miller b. May 1840, d. 28 Dec 1923

Birth*

Fannie Corina Whisenant was born on 19 May 1874 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Death*

She died on 13 June 1941 in Burke Co., NC, at age 67; single, no children.^3,1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Zion Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 6
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 26, single, living with parents
1910	Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 36, single, living with mother.
1920	Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 46, single, living with mother
1930	Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 55, single, living with brother James Whisenant.
1940	Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 65, completed 2 yrs. schooling, not employed. Resides in the household with her brother Jim Whisenant. Note: This census listed her incorrectly as "married".

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 6

1900

age 26, single, living with parents

1910

age 36, single, living with mother.

1920

age 46, single, living with mother

1930

age 55, single, living with brother James Whisenant.

1940

age 65, completed 2 yrs. schooling, not employed. Resides in the household with her brother Jim Whisenant. Note: This census listed her incorrectly as "married".

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Cora Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 1015, b. 8 May 1879, d. 12 November 1952

Father*

Phillip Whisenant b. 10 Dec 1841, d. 24 Dec 1908

Mother*

Catherine Elizabeth Miller b. May 1840, d. 28 Dec 1923

Burial*

Cora Elizabeth Whisenant was buried in Eastview Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC, 35.659444,-81.218889.¹

Birth*

She was born on 8 May 1879 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married James M. Harris on 2 August 1899 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Cora Elizabeth Whisenant died on 12 November 1952 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 73; widowed. Note: Her death certificate listed her parents as "Eligah Whisnant & Betty Whisnant". The informant was Mrs. Glenn Stewart., Newton, NC.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 1
1910	Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 30, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1920	Hickory, Catawba Co., NC	age 41, md.
1930	Newton, Catawba Co., NC	age 51, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940	Newton, Catawba Co., NC	age 61, md., completed the 5th. grade. She resides with her daughter Essie R. Punch. [e.d. 18-29, sheet 11A]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 1

1910

age 30, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living

1920

age 41, md.

1930

age 51, md., 1st. md. age 21

1940

age 61, md., completed the 5th. grade. She resides with her daughter Essie R. Punch. [e.d. 18-29, sheet 11A]

Name Variation

Cora Elizabeth Whisenant was also known as Ora Elizabeth.¹

Family

James M. Harris b. 6 May 1872, d. 1 June 1941

Marriage*

She married James M. Harris on 2 August 1899 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Phifer Mc Donald Harris² b. 7 May 1904, d. May 1979
Holland Harris b. c 1906
James Edgar Harris² b. 5 Nov 1911, d. 24 Oct 1989
Marie Victoria Harris b. 23 Apr 1913, d. 29 Apr 1988
Essie Rac Harris² b. 6 Jan 1915, d. 14 Feb 2002

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

James M. Harris

ID# 1016, b. 6 May 1872, d. 1 June 1941

Birth*

James M. Harris was born on 6 May 1872 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Cora Elizabeth Whisenant, daughter of Phillip Whisenant and Catherine Elizabeth Miller, on 2 August 1899 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

James M. Harris died on 1 June 1941 at age 69.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 37, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., farmer
1920	Hickory, Catawba Co., NC	age 47, md., laborer at cotton mill
1930	Newton, Catawba Co., NC	age 57, md., 1st. md. age 27

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 37, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., farmer

1920

age 47, md., laborer at cotton mill

1930

age 57, md., 1st. md. age 27

Family

Cora Elizabeth Whisenant b. 8 May 1879, d. 12 November 1952

Children

Phifer Mc Donald Harris² b. 7 May 1904, d. May 1979
Holland Harris b. c 1906
James Edgar Harris² b. 5 Nov 1911, d. 24 Oct 1989
Marie Victoria Harris b. 23 Apr 1913, d. 29 Apr 1988
Essie Rac Harris² b. 6 Jan 1915, d. 14 Feb 2002

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Charlie McDowell Saulman

ID# 1017, b. 1873, d. 5 December 1942

Father*

John M. Saulmon b. Jul 1840, d. 12 Feb 1908

Mother*

Margaret E. Powell b. Aug 1839, d. 28 May 1925

Birth*

Charlie McDowell Saulman was born in 1873 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Jane Lucinda Whisenant, daughter of Leonard Whisenant and Martha Eveline Setzer, on 12 December 1894 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Charlie McDowell Saulman died on 5 December 1942.

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

1910

age 37, md., farmer

1940

age 66, md., completed the 2nd. grade.

Family

Jane Lucinda Whisenant b. 8 November 1871, d. 30 June 1957

Children

Lewis Andrew Saulman b. 2 Dec 1895, d. 5 Oct 1960
Carrie Ellen Saulman b. 4 Aug 1898, d. 14 Dec 1977
Horace McKinley Saulman b. 25 Sep 1900, d. 23 Apr 1954
Dovie Annie Saulman b. 14 Feb 1903, d. 14 Dec 1978
Ervin McDowell Saulman b. 17 May 1908, d. 5 Apr 1982
Robert Garfield Saulman b. 15 Feb 1911, d. 6 May 1957
Eligia Obia Saulman b. 17 Oct 1913, d. 3 Dec 1915

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Arthur A. Page

ID# 1018, b. 3 April 1885, d. 4 January 1972

Birth*

Arthur A. Page was born on 3 April 1885; His father was James Page.

Marriage*

He married Emma Elvira Whisenant, daughter of Leonard Whisenant and Martha Eveline Setzer, on 27 December 1905 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Arthur A. Page died on 4 January 1972 at age 86.

Family

Emma Elvira Whisenant b. 3 August 1885, d. 8 July 1928

Children

Annie Estelle Page b. 4 Dec 1906, d. 24 Jan 2006
Lola Mae Page b. 13 Jan 1908, d. 14 Apr 1992
William Taft Page b. 18 Sep 1910, d. 8 Nov 1984
Mammie Elizabeth Page b. 24 Mar 1912, d. 7 Apr 1990
Martha Jane Page b. 21 Aug 1914, d. 8 Nov 1982

Mary Alice Whisenant

ID# 1019, b. 12 September 1873, d. 1 May 1967

Father*

John Amos Whisenant b. 28 Jun 1848, d. 13 Sep 1928

Mother*

Caroline E. Setzer b. 10 Mar 1850, d. 15 May 1933

Birth*

Mary Alice Whisenant was born on 12 September 1873 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Joseph J. Love on 19 November 1893 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Mary Alice Whisenant died on 1 May 1967 in Statesville, Iredell Co., NC, at age 93; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Friendship Meth. Ch. Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 7

1940

Catawba, Catawba Co., NC

age 67, md., completed the 6th. grade. [e.d. 18-5A, sheet 5A, household #73]

Family

Joseph J. Love b. 22 February 1871, d. 20 February 1964

Children

Carrion Love b. c 1899
Glennie M. Love b. c 1904
John Bungan Love b. c 1906

Citations

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

Laura Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 1020, b. 23 May 1874, d. 7 July 1961

Father*

John Amos Whisenant b. 28 Jun 1848, d. 13 Sep 1928

Mother*

Caroline E. Setzer b. 10 Mar 1850, d. 15 May 1933

Birth*

Laura Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 23 May 1874 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Harris Lee Burris on 5 February 1911 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Laura Elizabeth Whisenant died on 7 July 1961 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 87; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in St. Paul's Meth. Ch. Cem., Catawba Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 5

1900

age 26, single, living with parents.

1910

age 35, single, living with parents

1920

age 44, md.

1940

age 66, md., completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 18-2, sheet 7A, household #115]

Family

Harris Lee Burris b. 24 June 1867, d. 14 November 1944

Marriage*

Laura Elizabeth Whisenant married Harris Lee Burris on 5 February 1911 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Citations

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

John Robert Whisenant

ID# 1021, b. 27 July 1876, d. 30 November 1960

Father*

John Amos Whisenant b. 28 Jun 1848, d. 13 Sep 1928

Mother*

Caroline E. Setzer b. 10 Mar 1850, d. 15 May 1933

Birth*

John Robert Whisenant was born on 27 July 1876 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Carrie Robina Love on 8 November 1896 in Catawba Co., NC.³

Death*

John Robert Whisenant died on 30 November 1960 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 84; widowed.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Friendship U. M. C. Cem., Catawba Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 4

1900

age 23, md. 4 yrs., farmer

1910

age 35, md. 1 time, 13 yrs., farmer

1920

age 43, md., laborer, cotton mill

1930

age 53, md., carpenter for mill company, 1st. md. age 20

1940

age 63, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed in the machine room at a furniture plant. His wage last year was $600. He owns a home valued at $1800. [e.d. 18-29, sheet 15B, household #265]

Note*

Author's note: John's tombstone has 1878 as the year of birth.

Family

Carrie Robina Love b. 28 June 1878, d. 22 February 1959

Marriage*

John Robert Whisenant married Carrie Robina Love on 8 November 1896 in Catawba Co., NC.³

Children

Daisy Whisenant+ b. 24 May 1900, d. 19 Jun 1986
Latta James Whisenant+ b. 17 Dec 1901, d. 27 Mar 1996
Gladys Mae Whisnant+ b. 28 Feb 1904, d. 3 Aug 1998
Bessie Angelina Whisenant+ b. 9 Mar 1906, d. 30 Jan 1981
Mary Whisenant b. 29 Dec 1909, d. 12 Mar 1910
Flossie Laura Whisenant+ b. 17 Feb 1910, d. 21 Feb 2001
Fred Bandy Whisnant+ b. 1 Sep 1911, d. 3 Mar 2005
Louise Beulah Whisenant+ b. 11 Nov 1914, d. 8 Jan 2007
John Robert Whisenant Jr.+ b. 8 Jun 1919, d. 17 Feb 1987
Howard William Whisnant+ b. 8 Sep 1921, d. 8 Dec 1997

Citations

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

James W. Whisenant

ID# 1022, b. 8 February 1879, d. 8 January 1880

Father*

John Amos Whisenant b. 28 Jun 1848, d. 13 Sep 1928

Mother*

Caroline E. Setzer b. 10 Mar 1850, d. 15 May 1933

Birth*

James W. Whisenant was born on 8 February 1879 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Death*

He died on 8 January 1880 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Burial*

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

Name Variation

James W. Whisenant was also known as James M.

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Charles Eli Whisenant

ID# 1023, b. 13 October 1880, d. 11 December 1956

Father*

John Amos Whisenant b. 28 Jun 1848, d. 13 Sep 1928

Mother*

Caroline E. Setzer b. 10 Mar 1850, d. 15 May 1933

Birth*

Charles Eli Whisenant was born on 13 October 1880 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Ellen Elizabeth J. Frye on 4 July 1937 in Mecklenburg Co., NC.

Death*

Charles Eli Whisenant died on 11 December 1956 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 76.^4,3

Burial*

He was buried in Eastview-Newton Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC.⁴

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Newton, Catawba Co., NC	age 19, single, living with parents.
1910		Census record not found
1920		Census record not found
1930		Census record not found
1940	Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC	age 59, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a helper at a textile mill. His wage last year was $670. [e.d. 60-24, sheet 14B, household #302]

Residence*

In 1918 Charles lived in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC.²

Note*

He and Eli Whisnant Is this the same person?

Family

Ellen Elizabeth J. Frye b. 27 October 1888, d. 17 December 1978

Marriage*

Charles Eli Whisenant married Ellen Elizabeth J. Frye on 4 July 1937 in Mecklenburg Co., NC.

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

George Luther Whisenant

ID# 1024, b. 20 June 1882, d. 19 September 1966

Father*

John Amos Whisenant b. 28 Jun 1848, d. 13 Sep 1928

Mother*

Caroline E. Setzer b. 10 Mar 1850, d. 15 May 1933

Birth*

George Luther Whisenant was born on 20 June 1882 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Josephine Murray on 18 October 1905 in Catawba Co., NC.

Death*

George Luther Whisenant died on 19 September 1966 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 84.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Maiden Municipal Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, 35.580556,-81.206667.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 17, single, living with parents.

1910

age 26, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., works at cotton mill

1920

age 38, md., superintendent, cotton mill

1930

age 49, md., 1st. md. age 25

1940

age 59, md., completed 4 years of high school. He installs machinery in the cotton mill. He owns his home valued at $1500. [s.d. 10, e.d. 18-28, sheet 14B, line 47, household #272]

Family

Josephine Murray b. 13 April 1886, d. 27 March 1975

Marriage*

George Luther Whisenant married Josephine Murray on 18 October 1905 in Catawba Co., NC.

Children

John Alexander Whisenant+ b. 4 Sep 1907, d. 25 Apr 1959
Irene Cora Whisenant b. 17 Apr 1910, d. 7 Jun 1966
Ralph Osborne Whisenant+ b. 15 May 1913, d. 21 Mar 1993
Charles Banks Whisenant+ b. 17 Aug 1915, d. 10 Sep 1964
Ida Margaretta Whisenant+ b. 5 Dec 1916, d. 19 Mar 2001
George Luther Whisenant Jr.+ b. 15 Jul 1919, d. 2 Feb 1993
Harry Lee Whisenant b. 3 Mar 1922, d. 11 Dec 1993
Charlotte Frances Whisnant+ b. 10 Jan 1924, d. 1 Jun 1989

Citations

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

Thomas Waitsel Whisenant

ID# 1025, b. 28 May 1884, d. 17 January 1945

Father*

John Amos Whisenant b. 28 Jun 1848, d. 13 Sep 1928

Mother*

Caroline E. Setzer b. 10 Mar 1850, d. 15 May 1933

Birth*

Thomas Waitsel Whisenant was born on 28 May 1884 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Sara Ola Setzer on 23 September 1905 in Catawba Co., NC.³

Death*

Thomas Waitsel Whisenant died on 17 January 1945 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 60; married.²

Burial*

He was buried in Pineview Cem., Mount Holly, Gaston Co., NC, 35.293056,-81.030556.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 16

1910

age 25, md. 1 time, 4 yrs.

1920

age 35, md., overseer, cotton mill

1930

age 45, md., works at textile mill, 1st. md. age 21

1940

age 65, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a mill overseer at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $1560. He owns a home valued at $2050. [e.d. 36-60, sheet 1B, household #19]

Family

Sara Ola Setzer b. 29 November 1884, d. 10 June 1966

Marriage*

Thomas Waitsel Whisenant married Sara Ola Setzer on 23 September 1905 in Catawba Co., NC.³

Children

William Preston Whisenant+ b. 20 Oct 1907, d. 14 Aug 1969
Alva True Whisenant+ b. 4 Jan 1910, d. 22 May 1997
Eve Lorene Whisenant+ b. 14 Dec 1913, d. 14 Jan 2002
Thomas Waitsel Whisenant Jr.+ b. 4 Apr 1918, d. 10 Jan 1968
Dorothy Marie Whisenant+ b. 4 May 1921, d. 23 Sep 2002
male child Whisenant b. 29 Oct 1923, d. 29 Oct 1923

Citations

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

Rufus Newton Whisenant

ID# 1026, b. 9 May 1886, d. 11 July 1971

Father*

John Amos Whisenant b. 28 Jun 1848, d. 13 Sep 1928

Mother*

Caroline E. Setzer b. 10 Mar 1850, d. 15 May 1933

Birth*

Rufus Newton Whisenant was born on 9 May 1886 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Carrie Lee Murray on 3 November 1907 in Catawba Co., NC.⁴

Death*

Rufus Newton Whisenant died on 11 July 1971 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 85; married.^2,3

Burial*

He was buried in Friendship Meth. Ch. Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 14

1910

age 23, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., retail merchant

1920

age 33, md.

1930

age 42, md., retail merchant, 1st. md. age 18

1940

age 52, md., completed 2 years of college. He is a farmer, and owns his farmhouse valued at $3000. [s.d. 10, e.d. 18-2, sheet 1A, line 34, household #9]

Family

Carrie Lee Murray b. 21 February 1889, d. 19 October 1982

Marriage*

Rufus Newton Whisenant married Carrie Lee Murray on 3 November 1907 in Catawba Co., NC.⁴

Children

William Murray Whisnant b. 3 Sep 1908, d. 20 Nov 1998
Nell Louise Whisenant+ b. 6 Dec 1910, d. 31 May 2008
Gretta Carolyn Whisnant b. 30 Apr 1913, d. 23 Nov 2011
Robert Bryant Whisenant b. 24 Aug 1914, d. 10 Apr 2002
John Wesley Whisenant+ b. 22 Jun 1916, d. 20 May 2007
male child Whisenant
male child Whisenant b. 6 Feb 1920, d. 6 Feb 1920
male child Whisenant b. 11 Feb 1924, d. 12 Feb 1924

Citations

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

L. E. Whisenant

ID# 1027, b. 1 March 1890, d. 14 May 1893

Father*

John Amos Whisenant b. 28 Jun 1848, d. 13 Sep 1928

Mother*

Caroline E. Setzer b. 10 Mar 1850, d. 15 May 1933

Birth*

L. E. Whisenant was born on 1 March 1890 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

He died on 14 May 1893 in Burke Co., NC, at age 3.

male child Whisenant

ID# 1028

Father*

John Amos Whisenant b. 28 Jun 1848, d. 13 Sep 1928

Mother*

Caroline E. Setzer b. 10 Mar 1850, d. 15 May 1933

Note*

Male child Whisenant I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed.

Barbara Alice Heffner

ID# 1029, b. 3 August 1873, d. 16 January 1939

Birth*

Barbara Alice Heffner was born on 3 August 1873 in Catawba Co., NC; Her father was W. L. Hefner Sr.

Marriage*

She married William Noah Whisnant, son of John Amos Whisenant and Caroline E. Setzer, on 12 May 1895 in Catawba Co., NC.

Death*

Barbara Alice Heffner died on 16 January 1939 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 65.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Eastview-Newton Cem., Catawba Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 25, md. 5 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living. Census report listed her d.o.b. as May 1875.

1910

age 36, md. 2nd time, 15 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living

1920

Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC

age 47, md.

1930

age 57, md., 1st. md. age 22. (Note: Census incorrectly listed her as married. She should have been listed as "widow".)

Note*

Author's note: Her tombstone has 16 Aug 1873 as the date of birth.

Family

William Noah Whisnant b. 22 December 1870, d. 26 September 1924

Marriage*

Barbara Alice Heffner married William Noah Whisnant, son of John Amos Whisenant and Caroline E. Setzer, on 12 May 1895 in Catawba Co., NC.

Children

Anna M. Whisnant+ b. 13 Feb 1896, d. 4 Jun 1974
John Thurmond Whisnant+ b. 26 Aug 1898, d. 20 Jul 1981
Carl James Whisnant+ b. 29 Apr 1900, d. 8 Sep 1963
George Locke Whisnant+ b. 22 Sep 1901, d. 4 Sep 1992
Stearl Robert Whisnant+ b. 2 Oct 1903, d. 15 Aug 1950
Lillian Caroline Whisnant+ b. 9 Apr 1906, d. 18 Feb 1999
Durwood Joseph Whisnant+ b. 2 Feb 1909, d. 9 Dec 1989
Mary Violet Whisnant+ b. 23 Sep 1914, d. 3 Mar 1999

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Joseph J. Love

ID# 1030, b. 22 February 1871, d. 20 February 1964

Birth*

Joseph J. Love was born on 22 February 1871 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Alice Whisenant, daughter of John Amos Whisenant and Caroline E. Setzer, on 19 November 1893 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Joseph J. Love died on 20 February 1964 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 92; married.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Friendship Meth. Ch. Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC.¹

Census*

Joseph J. Love appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Catawba, Catawba Co., NC, age 68, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1200.

Family

Mary Alice Whisenant b. 12 September 1873, d. 1 May 1967

Children

Carrion Love b. c 1899
Glennie M. Love b. c 1904
John Bungan Love b. c 1906

Citations

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

Harris Lee Burris

ID# 1031, b. 24 June 1867, d. 14 November 1944

Burial*

Harris Lee Burris was buried in St. Paul's Meth. Ch. Cem., Catawba Co., NC.¹

Birth*

He was born on 24 June 1867 in Surry Co., NC; His father was Arch Burris.¹

Marriage*

He married Laura Elizabeth Whisenant, daughter of John Amos Whisenant and Caroline E. Setzer, on 5 February 1911 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Harris Lee Burris died on 14 November 1944 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 77; married.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 52, md., farmer

1940

age 72, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1800.

Family

Laura Elizabeth Whisenant b. 23 May 1874, d. 7 July 1961

Citations

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

Carrie Robina Love

ID# 1032, b. 28 June 1878, d. 22 February 1959

Birth*

Carrie Robina Love was born on 28 June 1878 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married John Robert Whisenant, son of John Amos Whisenant and Caroline E. Setzer, on 8 November 1896 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Carrie Robina Love died on 22 February 1959 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 80.¹

Burial*

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

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 20, md. 4 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living

1910

age 32, md. 1 time, 13 yrs., 6 ch., 5 living

1920

age 41, md.

1930

age 51, md., 1st. md. age 18

1940

age 61, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

John Robert Whisenant b. 27 July 1876, d. 30 November 1960

Marriage*

Carrie Robina Love married John Robert Whisenant, son of John Amos Whisenant and Caroline E. Setzer, on 8 November 1896 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Children

Daisy Whisenant+ b. 24 May 1900, d. 19 Jun 1986
Latta James Whisenant+ b. 17 Dec 1901, d. 27 Mar 1996
Gladys Mae Whisnant+ b. 28 Feb 1904, d. 3 Aug 1998
Bessie Angelina Whisenant+ b. 9 Mar 1906, d. 30 Jan 1981
Mary Whisenant b. 29 Dec 1909, d. 12 Mar 1910
Flossie Laura Whisenant+ b. 17 Feb 1910, d. 21 Feb 2001
Fred Bandy Whisnant+ b. 1 Sep 1911, d. 3 Mar 2005
Louise Beulah Whisenant+ b. 11 Nov 1914, d. 8 Jan 2007
John Robert Whisenant Jr.+ b. 8 Jun 1919, d. 17 Feb 1987
Howard William Whisnant+ b. 8 Sep 1921, d. 8 Dec 1997

Citations

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

Ellen Elizabeth J. Frye

ID# 1033, b. 27 October 1888, d. 17 December 1978

Birth*

Ellen Elizabeth J. Frye was born on 27 October 1888 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles Eli Whisenant, son of John Amos Whisenant and Caroline E. Setzer, on 4 July 1937 in Mecklenburg Co., NC.

Death*

Ellen Elizabeth J. Frye died on 17 December 1978 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 90; widow.²

Census*

Ellen Elizabeth J. Frye appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, age 50, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is employed as the manager of a retail bakery. Her wage last year was $910.

Family

Charles Eli Whisenant b. 13 October 1880, d. 11 December 1956

Citations

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

Josephine Murray

ID# 1034, b. 13 April 1886, d. 27 March 1975

Birth*

Josephine Murray was born on 13 April 1886 in Alamance Co., NC; Her father was William Beuford Murray.^1,2

Marriage*

She married George Luther Whisenant, son of John Amos Whisenant and Caroline E. Setzer, on 18 October 1905 in Catawba Co., NC.

Death*

Josephine Murray died on 27 March 1975 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 88; widowed.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Maiden Municipal Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, 35.580556,-81.206667.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 23, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living. (Note: 2 children were mentioned, but only one was listed.)

1920

age 34, md.

1930

age 44, md., 1st. md. age 19

1940

age 53, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed.

Family

George Luther Whisenant b. 20 June 1882, d. 19 September 1966

Marriage*

Josephine Murray married George Luther Whisenant, son of John Amos Whisenant and Caroline E. Setzer, on 18 October 1905 in Catawba Co., NC.

Children

John Alexander Whisenant+ b. 4 Sep 1907, d. 25 Apr 1959
Irene Cora Whisenant b. 17 Apr 1910, d. 7 Jun 1966
Ralph Osborne Whisenant+ b. 15 May 1913, d. 21 Mar 1993
Charles Banks Whisenant+ b. 17 Aug 1915, d. 10 Sep 1964
Ida Margaretta Whisenant+ b. 5 Dec 1916, d. 19 Mar 2001
George Luther Whisenant Jr.+ b. 15 Jul 1919, d. 2 Feb 1993
Harry Lee Whisenant b. 3 Mar 1922, d. 11 Dec 1993
Charlotte Frances Whisnant+ b. 10 Jan 1924, d. 1 Jun 1989

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.

Sara Ola Setzer

ID# 1035, b. 29 November 1884, d. 10 June 1966

Birth*

Sara Ola Setzer was born on 29 November 1884 in Catawba Co., NC; Her parents were Bert Setzer and Eva Caldwell.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Waitsel Whisenant, son of John Amos Whisenant and Caroline E. Setzer, on 23 September 1905 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Sara Ola Setzer died on 10 June 1966 in Burke Co., NC, at age 81.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 25, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living

1920

age 34, md.

1930

age 45, md., 1st. md. age 20

1940

age 55, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Thomas Waitsel Whisenant b. 28 May 1884, d. 17 January 1945

Marriage*

Sara Ola Setzer married Thomas Waitsel Whisenant, son of John Amos Whisenant and Caroline E. Setzer, on 23 September 1905 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Children

William Preston Whisenant+ b. 20 Oct 1907, d. 14 Aug 1969
Alva True Whisenant+ b. 4 Jan 1910, d. 22 May 1997
Eve Lorene Whisenant+ b. 14 Dec 1913, d. 14 Jan 2002
Thomas Waitsel Whisenant Jr.+ b. 4 Apr 1918, d. 10 Jan 1968
Dorothy Marie Whisenant+ b. 4 May 1921, d. 23 Sep 2002
male child Whisenant b. 29 Oct 1923, d. 29 Oct 1923

Citations

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

Carrie Lee Murray

ID# 1036, b. 21 February 1889, d. 19 October 1982

Birth*

Carrie Lee Murray was born on 21 February 1889 in Catawba Co., NC; Her parents were William Alexander Murray and Harriet M. Rabb.¹

Marriage*

She married Rufus Newton Whisenant, son of John Amos Whisenant and Caroline E. Setzer, on 3 November 1907 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Carrie Lee Murray died on 19 October 1982 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 93; widow.^3,1

Burial*

She was buried in Friendship Meth. Ch. Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

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

1920

age 30, md.

1930

age 40, md., 1st. md. age 16

1940

age 50, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed.

Family

Rufus Newton Whisenant b. 9 May 1886, d. 11 July 1971

Marriage*

Carrie Lee Murray married Rufus Newton Whisenant, son of John Amos Whisenant and Caroline E. Setzer, on 3 November 1907 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Children

William Murray Whisnant b. 3 Sep 1908, d. 20 Nov 1998
Nell Louise Whisenant+ b. 6 Dec 1910, d. 31 May 2008
Gretta Carolyn Whisnant b. 30 Apr 1913, d. 23 Nov 2011
Robert Bryant Whisenant b. 24 Aug 1914, d. 10 Apr 2002
John Wesley Whisenant+ b. 22 Jun 1916, d. 20 May 2007
male child Whisenant
male child Whisenant b. 6 Feb 1920, d. 6 Feb 1920
male child Whisenant b. 11 Feb 1924, d. 12 Feb 1924

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Ila Matilda Whisenant

ID# 1037, b. 1 June 1883, d. 5 November 1960

Father*

William Joseph Whisenant b. Jul 1851, d. 4 Jul 1910

Mother*

Margaret Selina Whisnant b. 10 Apr 1858, d. 24 Jul 1904

Birth*

Ila Matilda Whisenant was born on 1 June 1883 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married John Jimson Queen on 20 December 1908 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Ila Matilda Whisenant died on 5 November 1960 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 77; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Sharon Mem. Park Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.185000,-80.772778.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 23, md. 1 time, 1 yr.

1920

age 31, md.

1930

age 39, md., 1st. md. age 16

1940

age 44, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is employed as a Seamstress for the W.P.A. Matress Project. Her wage last year was $210. [e.d. 60-75, sheet 7B, household #134]

Family

John Jimson Queen b. 1 June 1890, d. 8 January 1953

Marriage*

Ila Matilda Whisenant married John Jimson Queen on 20 December 1908 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

male child Queen b. 1 Sep 1914, d. 1 Sep 1914
Ruth May Queen
Robert Jim Queen b. 16 Nov 1921, d. 19 Jun 1988
Howard Lee Queen b. 14 Oct 1923, d. 29 Aug 2011

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Mary Jennie Whisenant

ID# 1038, b. 23 April 1885, d. 28 April 1965

Father*

William Joseph Whisenant b. Jul 1851, d. 4 Jul 1910

Mother*

Margaret Selina Whisnant b. 10 Apr 1858, d. 24 Jul 1904

Birth*

Mary Jennie Whisenant was born on 23 April 1885 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Frank Williams on 23 December 1908 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Mary Jennie Whisenant died on 28 April 1965 in Burke Co., NC, at age 80; widowed.²

Burial*

She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 22, widow, no children. She's living with her father.

1930

age 40, widow, 1st. md. age 22, spooler at cotton mill. Living in the household with Elijah & Gertrude Flemming.

1940

Census record not found.

Family

Frank Williams d. before 1910

Marriage*

Mary Jennie Whisenant married Frank Williams on 23 December 1908 in Burke Co., NC.

Citations

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

William Daniel Whisenant

ID# 1039, b. 5 June 1886, d. 23 August 1937

Father*

William Joseph Whisenant b. Jul 1851, d. 4 Jul 1910

Mother*

Margaret Selina Whisnant b. 10 Apr 1858, d. 24 Jul 1904

Birth*

William Daniel Whisenant was born on 5 June 1886 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Rose Della Ross on 1 July 1908.

Death*

William Daniel Whisenant died on 23 August 1937 in Burke Co., NC, at age 51; married.³

Burial*

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

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 13

1910

age 22, md. 1 time, 1 year, works at cotton mill

1920

age 31, md., laborer, cotton mill

1930

age 45, md., oiler, cotton mill, 1st. md. age 24

Family

Rose Della Ross b. 13 May 1890, d. 30 March 1983

Marriage*

William Daniel Whisenant married Rose Della Ross on 1 July 1908.

Children

Charles Anderson Whisenant+ b. 1 Sep 1912, d. 15 Dec 1967
Rosa Margret Whisenant
female Whisenant⁴ b. 20 Feb 1917
Lois Edna Whisenant b. 8 Jan 1919, d. 15 Apr 1988

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 5 Jun 1887.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Gertrude Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 1040, b. 28 May 1890, d. August 1980

Father*

William Joseph Whisenant b. Jul 1851, d. 4 Jul 1910

Mother*

Margaret Selina Whisnant b. 10 Apr 1858, d. 24 Jul 1904

Birth*

Gertrude Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 28 May 1890 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Elijah F. Fleming on 21 August 1910 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Gertrude Elizabeth Whisenant died in August 1980 in Columbia, Richland Co., SC, at age 90.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 10

1910

age 19, single, living at home.

1920

age 29, md.

1930

age 33, md., 1st. md. age 20

1940

Census record not found.

Family

Elijah F. Fleming b. 7 January 1889, d. 3 February 1936

Marriage*

Gertrude Elizabeth Whisenant married Elijah F. Fleming on 21 August 1910 in Burke Co., NC.

Child

William Carl Fleming b. 19 May 1912, d. 24 Dec 1990

Citations

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

Addie Lee Whisenant

ID# 1041, b. 13 September 1893, d. 23 November 1972

Father*

William Joseph Whisenant b. Jul 1851, d. 4 Jul 1910

Mother*

Margaret Selina Whisnant b. 10 Apr 1858, d. 24 Jul 1904

Birth*

Addie Lee Whisenant was born on 13 September 1893 in Burke Co., NC; Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as 13 Sep 1897, age 75. The informant was Mr. W. Carl Fleming (nephew), Morganton, NC.¹

Death*

She died on 23 November 1972 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 79; Single.²

Burial*

She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 6

1910

age 17, single, living at home. (Note: She is also listed in the 1910 Catawba Co., NC census with sister and brother-in-law John and Ila Queen.)

1920

age 26, single, spooler at cotton mill. Addie and her son Vernon are residing in the household with Elijah & Gertrude Flemming.

1930

age 31, single, spooler at cotton mill. Addie and her son Jack are residing in the household with Elijah & Gertrude Flemming.

1940

age 45, single, completed 4 years of school. She is employed as a spooler at the cotton mill. Her wage last year was $280. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-15, sheet 14B, line 46, household #252]

Family

Child

Vernon Jack Whisenant+ b. 12 May 1915, d. 12 Dec 1995

Citations

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

Charles Cyrus Whisenant

ID# 1042, b. 3 June 1897, d. 4 August 1915

Father*

William Joseph Whisenant b. Jul 1851, d. 4 Jul 1910

Mother*

Margaret Selina Whisnant b. 10 Apr 1858, d. 24 Jul 1904

Birth*

Charles Cyrus Whisenant was born on 3 June 1897 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Death*

He died on 4 August 1915 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 18.^2,1

Burial*

He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 2

1910

age 13

Citations

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

Hiram Forney Keever

ID# 1043, b. 1 June 1873, d. 10 March 1942

Birth*

Hiram Forney Keever was born on 1 June 1873 in NC.

Marriage*

He married Mildred Annie Whisenant, daughter of William Joseph Whisenant and Margaret Selina Whisnant, on 19 April 1905 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Hiram Forney Keever died on 10 March 1942 at age 68.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 36, md. 1 time, 5 yrs.

1920

age 48, md.

1930

age 56, md., 1st. md. age 33

1940

age 66, md., completed the 3rd. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1500.

Family

Mildred Annie Whisenant b. 20 January 1881, d. 14 January 1956

Marriage*

Hiram Forney Keever married Mildred Annie Whisenant, daughter of William Joseph Whisenant and Margaret Selina Whisnant, on 19 April 1905 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Onie Lee Keever b. 13 Feb 1914, d. 31 Dec 2001
Thomas Edward Keever b. 7 Dec 1923, d. 26 May 2010

John Jimson Queen

ID# 1044, b. 1 June 1890, d. 8 January 1953

Birth*

John Jimson Queen was born on 1 June 1890 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Ila Matilda Whisenant, daughter of William Joseph Whisenant and Margaret Selina Whisnant, on 20 December 1908 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

John Jimson Queen died on 8 January 1953 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 62; married.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Sharon Mem. Park Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.185000,-80.772778.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 20, md. 1 time, 1 year

1920

age 30, md., overseer at cotton mill

1930

age 38, md., 1st. md. age 17, transfer driver

1940

age 47, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is not employed. He owns a home valued at $1000.

Family

Ila Matilda Whisenant b. 1 June 1883, d. 5 November 1960

Marriage*

John Jimson Queen married Ila Matilda Whisenant, daughter of William Joseph Whisenant and Margaret Selina Whisnant, on 20 December 1908 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

male child Queen b. 1 Sep 1914, d. 1 Sep 1914
Ruth May Queen
Robert Jim Queen b. 16 Nov 1921, d. 19 Jun 1988
Howard Lee Queen b. 14 Oct 1923, d. 29 Aug 2011

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Frank Williams

ID# 1045, d. before 1910

Marriage*

Frank Williams married Mary Jennie Whisenant, daughter of William Joseph Whisenant and Margaret Selina Whisnant, on 23 December 1908 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Frank Williams died before 1910.

Family

Mary Jennie Whisenant b. 23 April 1885, d. 28 April 1965

Rose Della Ross

ID# 1046, b. 13 May 1890, d. 30 March 1983

Birth*

Rose Della Ross was born on 13 May 1890 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married William Daniel Whisenant, son of William Joseph Whisenant and Margaret Selina Whisnant, on 1 July 1908.

Death*

Rose Della Ross died on 30 March 1983 in Burke Co., NC, at age 92; widow.²

Burial*

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

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 19, md. 1 time, 1 year, no children

1920

age 27, md.

1930

age 40, md., 1st. md. age 19

1940

age 49, widow, completed 2 years of school. She is employed as a spooler at the cotton mill. Her wage last year was $600. She owns home valued at $1800. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-15, sheet 14B, lline 41, household #228]

Family

William Daniel Whisenant b. 5 June 1886, d. 23 August 1937

Marriage*

Rose Della Ross married William Daniel Whisenant, son of William Joseph Whisenant and Margaret Selina Whisnant, on 1 July 1908.

Children

Charles Anderson Whisenant+ b. 1 Sep 1912, d. 15 Dec 1967
Rosa Margret Whisenant
female Whisenant³ b. 20 Feb 1917
Lois Edna Whisenant b. 8 Jan 1919, d. 15 Apr 1988

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Elijah F. Fleming

ID# 1047, b. 7 January 1889, d. 3 February 1936

Birth*

Elijah F. Fleming was born on 7 January 1889 in Caldwell Co., NC.

Marriage*

He married Gertrude Elizabeth Whisenant, daughter of William Joseph Whisenant and Margaret Selina Whisnant, on 21 August 1910 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Elijah F. Fleming died on 3 February 1936 at age 47.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 26, md.

1930

age 37, md., laborer at cotton mill, 1st. md. age 21

Family

Gertrude Elizabeth Whisenant b. 28 May 1890, d. August 1980

Child

William Carl Fleming b. 19 May 1912, d. 24 Dec 1990

Leonard Jerome Whisenant

ID# 1048, b. 22 August 1892, d. 27 February 1963

Father*

Julius M. Whisenant b. c 1859

Mother*

Nancy Catherine Whisenant b. May 1854

Birth*

Leonard Jerome Whisenant was born on 22 August 1892 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Etta Daisy Denton on 15 October 1911 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

Leonard Jerome Whisenant died on 27 February 1963 in Burke Co., NC, at age 70.²

Burial*

He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 7

1910

age 17, single, living at home

1920

age 36, md., carder, cotton mill

1930

age 38, md., joiner, furniture factory, 1st. md. age 21

1940

age 47, md., no schooling listed. He is employed as a joiner at a furniture factory. His wage last years was $735. He owns his home valued at $1800. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-14, sheet 14B, line 75, household #248]

Obituary*

Name Variation

Leonard Jerome Whisenant was also known as Dyerome L.¹

Family

Etta Daisy Denton b. 27 October 1894, d. 21 November 1966

Marriage*

He married Etta Daisy Denton on 15 October 1911 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Julius Ray Whisenant b. 1914
Essie J. Whisenant

Citations

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

John Dickson Whisenant

ID# 1049, b. 16 June 1890, d. 7 June 1966

Father*

Julius M. Whisenant b. c 1859

Mother*

Nancy Catherine Whisenant b. May 1854

Birth*

John Dickson Whisenant was born on 16 June 1890 in NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Martha Ida Baughman in December 1911 in Burke Co., NC.

Death*

John Dickson Whisenant died on 7 June 1966 in Burke Co., NC, at age 75; widowed.²

Burial*

He was buried in El Bethal Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.76274,-81.73957.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 9

1910

age 19, single, living at home

1920

age 28, md., laborer, cotton mill

1930

age 38, md., cabinet maker, furniture factory, 1st. md. age 21

1940

age 50, md., completed 7th. grade. He is employed as a cabinet maker in the furniture factory. His wage last year was $875. He owns his own farm house valued at $1200. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-22, sheet 12B, line 47, household #179]

Family

Martha Ida Baughman b. 30 June 1894, d. 1 July 1962

Marriage*

John Dickson Whisenant married Martha Ida Baughman in December 1911 in Burke Co., NC.

Children

Jack Whisenant
Mary Martha Whisenant+ b. 29 Sep 1912, d. 15 Jan 2005
Myrtle Ophelia Whisenant+ b. 12 Oct 1914, d. May 1984
John Adams Whisenant+ b. 26 Dec 1919, d. 24 Jan 1996
Robert Lee Whisenant b. 28 Oct 1923, d. 10 Jun 2007
Harold Belvin Whisenant+ b. 20 Dec 1925, d. 21 Sep 2010
Ernest Leroy Whisenant

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Minnie Mildred Whisenant

ID# 1050, b. 27 September 1895, d. 23 June 1958

Father*

Julius M. Whisenant b. c 1859

Mother*

Nancy Catherine Whisenant b. May 1854

Birth*

Minnie Mildred Whisenant was born on 27 September 1895 in NC.¹

Death*

She died on 23 June 1958 in Burke Co., NC, at age 62; 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 5

1910