Patrick H. McConnell

ID# 1001, b. 26 September 1878, d. 1948
Birth*Patrick H. McConnell was born on 26 September 1878 in Scott Co., VA
Marriage*He married Cindy Belle Whisenant, daughter of James Eben Whisenhunt and Susan Melvina Hileman, on 16 January 1907 in Scott Co., VA
Death*Patrick H. McConnell died in 1948 in Scott Co., VA.1 
Burial*He was buried in McConnell Cem., Nickelsville, Scott Co., VA, 36.739167,-82.486944

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Johnson, Scott Co., VAage 31, md. 1 time, 3 yrs.
1920Johnson, Scott Co., VAage 41, md., farmer
1930Johnson, Scott Co., VAage 50, md., 1st. md. age 32, farmer
1940Johnson, Scott Co., VAage 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

Citations

  1. [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

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Scott Co., VAage 33, md.
1920Scott Co., VAage 33, md., farmer
1930Scott Co., VAage 42, md., 1st. md. age 23, laborer railroad.

Family

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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Johnson, Scott Co., VAage 30, md.
1930Floyd, Scott Co., VAage 39, md., 1st. md. age 20, farm laborer
1940Floyd, Scott Co., VAage 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

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [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

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 7
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 16
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 34, md. 13 yrs., farmer
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 45, md. 1 time, 21 yrs., farmer
1920Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 31, md. 13 yrs., 6 ch., 5 living
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 41, md. 1 time, 21 yrs., 9 ch., 6 living
1920Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 51, md.
1930Valdese, Burke Co., NCage 61, widow, 1st. md. age 19. Living in household with son Fred. E. Whisenant.
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 18, md. 2 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1910Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 27, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920Rutherford Co., NCage 38, md.

Family

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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 10
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 29, single, living with parents
1910Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 39, single, living with mother
1920Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 49, single, farm laborer, living mother
1930Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 59, single, farmer. His sister Fannie Whisenant lives with him.
1940Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 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

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [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

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

Citations

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 23, md. 4 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living. Census listed her d.o.b. as Oct 1876.
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 33, md. 1 time, 14 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920Marion, McDowell Co., NCage 44, md.
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 52, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 6
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 26, single, living with parents
1910Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 36, single, living with mother.
1920Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 46, single, living with mother
1930Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 55, single, living with brother James Whisenant.
1940Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 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

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 1
1910Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 30, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 41, md.
1930Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 51, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [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

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

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 37, md., farmer
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 66, md., completed the 2nd. grade.

Family

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

Citations

  1. [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

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 7
1940Catawba, Catawba Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 5
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 26, single, living with parents.
1910Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 35, single, living with parents
1920Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 44, md.
1940Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 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

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 4
1900Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 23, md. 4 yrs., farmer
1910Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 35, md. 1 time, 13 yrs., farmer
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 43, md., laborer, cotton mill
1930Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 53, md., carpenter for mill company, 1st. md. age 20
1940Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [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

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 19, single, living with parents.
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found
1940Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 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

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 17, single, living with parents.
1910Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 26, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., works at cotton mill
1920Maiden, Catawba Co., NCage 38, md., superintendent, cotton mill
1930Maiden, Catawba Co., NCage 49, md., 1st. md. age 25
1940Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 16
1910Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 25, md. 1 time, 4 yrs.
1920Maiden, Catawba Co., NCage 35, md., overseer, cotton mill
1930South Point, Gaston Co., NCage 45, md., works at textile mill, 1st. md. age 21
1940South Point, Gaston Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 14
1910Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 23, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., retail merchant
1920Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 33, md.
1930Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 42, md., retail merchant, 1st. md. age 18
1940Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 25, md. 5 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living. Census report listed her d.o.b. as May 1875.
1910Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 36, md. 2nd time, 15 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 47, md.
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [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

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 52, md., farmer
1940Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 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

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 20, md. 4 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1910Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 32, md. 1 time, 13 yrs., 6 ch., 5 living
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 41, md.
1930Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 51, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [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

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 23, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living. (Note: 2 children were mentioned, but only one was listed.)
1920Maiden, Catawba Co., NCage 34, md.
1930Maiden, Catawba Co., NCage 44, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 25, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1920Maiden, Catawba Co., NCage 34, md.
1930South Point, Gaston Co., NCage 45, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940South Point, Gaston Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 20, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1920Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 30, md.
1930Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 40, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 23, md. 1 time, 1 yr.
1920Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 31, md.
1930Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 39, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 22, widow, no children. She's living with her father.
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 40, widow, 1st. md. age 22, spooler at cotton mill. Living in the household with Elijah & Gertrude Flemming.
1940Census 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

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 13
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 22, md. 1 time, 1 year, works at cotton mill
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 31, md., laborer, cotton mill
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 5 Jun 1887.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 10
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, living at home.
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 29, md.
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 33, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Census 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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 6
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 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.)
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 26, single, spooler at cotton mill. Addie and her son Vernon are residing in the household with Elijah & Gertrude Flemming.
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 31, single, spooler at cotton mill. Addie and her son Jack are residing in the household with Elijah & Gertrude Flemming.
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 2
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 13

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 36, md. 1 time, 5 yrs.
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 48, md.
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 56, md., 1st. md. age 33
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 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

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 20, md. 1 time, 1 year
1920Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 30, md., overseer at cotton mill
1930Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 38, md., 1st. md. age 17, transfer driver
1940Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 19, md. 1 time, 1 year, no children
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 27, md.
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 40, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  3. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 26, md.
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 37, md., laborer at cotton mill, 1st. md. age 21

Family

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

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 7
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 17, single, living at home
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 36, md., carder, cotton mill
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 38, md., joiner, furniture factory, 1st. md. age 21
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 9
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 28, md., laborer, cotton mill
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 38, md., cabinet maker, furniture factory, 1st. md. age 21
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 5
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 15, single, living at home

Family

Lonnie Phillip Brown
Children

Citations

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