Dorothy Louisa Holder

ID# 10853, b. 2 February 1922, d. 10 February 1922
Father*William Lucius Holder b. 24 Jun 1898, d. 20 Aug 1957
Mother*Martha Enna Whisnant b. 1 Jun 1900, d. 24 Sep 1981
Birth*Dorothy Louisa Holder was born on 2 February 1922 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 10 February 1922 in Burke Co., NC.1 

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Sarah Emily Whisenant

ID# 10854, b. 20 August 1929, d. 5 August 2010
Father*William Otis Whisenant b. 23 Aug 1904, d. 14 Jun 1953
Mother*Hattie Pauline Miller b. 24 Sep 1909, d. 13 Mar 1975
Birth*Sarah Emily Whisenant was born on 20 August 1929 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Everett Ray Keller on 26 April 1946 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC.4 
Death*Sarah Emily Whisenant died on 5 August 2010 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 80.3 
Burial*She was buried in Pineola Pres. Ch. Cem., Pineola, Avery Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 7 months
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 10, attending school, completed 4th. grade.
Obituary*
Residence* In 2000 Sarah lived in Oak Hill, Burke Co., NC

Family

Everett Ray Keller b. 25 September 1927, d. 5 October 1995
Marriage*She married Everett Ray Keller on 26 April 1946 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S32] Letter to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.
  4. [S179] Sarah Emily Whisenant Keller, "Keller, Sarah Emily," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 2000.

Everett Ray Keller

ID# 10855, b. 25 September 1927, d. 5 October 1995
Birth*Everett Ray Keller was born on 25 September 1927 in Pineola, Avery Co., NC; His parents were Everett Ray Keller and Nola S. Stewart.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Emily Whisenant, daughter of William Otis Whisenant and Hattie Pauline Miller, on 26 April 1946 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC.1 
Death*Everett Ray Keller died on 5 October 1995 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 68. 
Burial*He was buried in Pineola Pres. Ch. Cem., Pineola, Avery Co., NC

Family

Sarah Emily Whisenant b. 20 August 1929, d. 5 August 2010
Children

Citations

  1. [S179] Sarah Emily Whisenant Keller, "Keller, Sarah Emily," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 2000.

Callie Emma Whisenant

ID# 10858, b. 24 November 1910, d. 9 December 1995
Father*Eli Morrison Whisenant b. 27 Aug 1883, d. 22 Mar 1962
Mother*Lucinda Whisenant b. 14 Dec 1883, d. 23 Apr 1956
Birth*Callie Emma Whisenant was born on 24 November 1910 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married George Thomas Fleming on 26 August 1933.4 
Death*Callie Emma Whisenant died on 9 December 1995 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 85; widow.3 
Burial*She was buried in Blue Ridge Memorial Park Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 9
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
Obituary*

Family

George Thomas Fleming b. 8 March 1914, d. 28 August 1981
Marriage*Callie Emma Whisenant married George Thomas Fleming on 26 August 1933.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S168] Letter, Tara Nichole Fleming to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1991.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.

George Thomas Fleming

ID# 10859, b. 8 March 1914, d. 28 August 1981
Birth*George Thomas Fleming was born on 8 March 1914 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC; His parents were William Joseph Fleming and Cora Alice Bryant.1 
Marriage*He married Callie Emma Whisenant, daughter of Eli Morrison Whisenant and Lucinda Whisenant, on 26 August 1933.2 
Death*George Thomas Fleming died on 28 August 1981 in Rhodhiss, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 67.1 

Family

Callie Emma Whisenant b. 24 November 1910, d. 9 December 1995
Children

Citations

  1. [S168] Letter, Tara Nichole Fleming to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1991.
  2. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  3. [S428] Obituary.

John Nelson Whisenant

ID# 10860, b. 5 November 1912, d. 8 April 2008
Father*Eli Morrison Whisenant b. 27 Aug 1883, d. 22 Mar 1962
Mother*Lucinda Whisenant b. 14 Dec 1883, d. 23 Apr 1956
Marriage*John Nelson Whisenant married Princess E. Branch
Birth*John Nelson Whisenant was born on 5 November 1912 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 8 April 2008 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 95.4,2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Snow Hill Methodist Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.703056,-81.844167

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 7
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 27, single, completed 5th. grade, not employed, resides with parents.
Obituary*
Residence* In 1995 John lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC

Family

Princess E. Branch b. 29 June 1917, d. 26 October 2008
Marriage*He married Princess E. Branch

Citations

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

Lankie Lee Whisenant

ID# 10861, b. 12 December 1930, d. 19 July 2004
Father*William Leonard Whisenant Sr. b. 11 May 1887, d. 19 Feb 1979
Mother*Minnie Coffey b. 12 Jun 1890, d. 1 Aug 1976
Birth*Lankie Lee Whisenant was born on 12 December 1930 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Barbara Ann Knight
Death*Lankie Lee Whisenant died on 19 July 2004 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 73.4,1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Blue Ridge Memorial Park Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC
Obituary*
Census*Lankie Lee Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Patterson, Caldwell Co., NC, age 7, completed the 1st. grade. 
Residence* In June 2004 Lankie lived in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC

Family

Barbara Ann Knight b. 29 January 1936, d. 16 July 2014
Marriage*He married Barbara Ann Knight
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.
  4. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

William John Whisenant

ID# 10862, b. 20 April 1912, d. 19 November 1987
Father*William Leonard Whisenant Sr. b. 11 May 1887, d. 19 Feb 1979
Mother*Minnie Coffey b. 12 Jun 1890, d. 1 Aug 1976
Birth*William John Whisenant was born on 20 April 1912 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Edna Ella Crump in 1936 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Death*William John Whisenant died on 19 November 1987 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 75; widowed.1 
Burial*He was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.851944,-81.561111

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Mortimer, Caldwell Co., NCage 7
1930Mulberry, Caldwell Co., NCage 17
1940Patterson, Caldwell Co., NCage 28, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a laborer for W.P.A. Street Work. His wage last year was $440. He rents a home for $3. [e.d. 14-28, sheet 11B, household #173]
Obituary*

Family

Edna Ella Crump b. 27 August 1915, d. 6 September 1984
Marriage*William John Whisenant married Edna Ella Crump in 1936 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

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

Paul Joseph Whisenant

ID# 10863, b. 11 March 1911, d. 7 October 1979
Father*William Leonard Whisenant Sr. b. 11 May 1887, d. 19 Feb 1979
Mother*Minnie Coffey b. 12 Jun 1890, d. 1 Aug 1976
Birth*Paul Joseph Whisenant was born on 11 March 1911 in NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 7 October 1979 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 68; never married.1,3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Piney Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 36.02359,-81.48353

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Mortimer, Caldwell Co., NCage 8
1930Mulberry, Caldwell Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
Milit-Beg*Paul Joseph Whisenant began military service on 9 October 1942 in SC U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 18 November 1945. 

Citations

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

Henry Ray Whisenant

ID# 10864, b. 21 September 1914, d. 8 September 1987
Father*William Leonard Whisenant Sr. b. 11 May 1887, d. 19 Feb 1979
Mother*Minnie Coffey b. 12 Jun 1890, d. 1 Aug 1976
Birth*Henry Ray Whisenant was born on 21 September 1914 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Annie Lee Crump on 12 December 1936 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Death*Henry Ray Whisenant died on 8 September 1987 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 72; married.2,4,3 
Burial*He was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.851944,-81.561111

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Mortimer, Caldwell Co., NCage 5
1930Mulberry, Caldwell Co., NCage 15
1940Patterson, Caldwell Co., NCage 24, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is employed at a lumber yard. His wage last year was $690. He rents a home for $4. [e.d. 14-28, sheet 13A, household #202]
Obituary*
Note*Henry Ray Whisenant worked as a lumber grader for Thomasville Furniture. 

Family

Annie Lee Crump b. 10 March 1917, d. 29 April 1999
Marriage*He married Annie Lee Crump on 12 December 1936 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Maude Whisenant

ID# 10865, b. 29 January 1928, d. 12 June 2004
Father*William Leonard Whisenant Sr. b. 11 May 1887, d. 19 Feb 1979
Mother*Minnie Coffey b. 12 Jun 1890, d. 1 Aug 1976
Birth*Maude Whisenant was born on 29 January 1928 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married George R. Campbell
Death*Maude Whisenant died on 12 June 2004 in Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 76.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Mulberry, Caldwell Co., NCage 1 yr., 3 months
1940Patterson, Caldwell Co., NCage 12, completed the 6th. grade.
Residence* In 1987 Maude lived in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC

Family

George R. Campbell b. 11 March 1916, d. 13 May 1973

Citations

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

Margaret Nell Whisenant

ID# 10866, b. 24 May 1924, d. 7 March 1999
Father*William Leonard Whisenant Sr. b. 11 May 1887, d. 19 Feb 1979
Mother*Minnie Coffey b. 12 Jun 1890, d. 1 Aug 1976
Birth*Margaret Nell Whisenant was born on 24 May 1924 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 7 March 1999 in Guilford Co., NC, at age 74; divorced. 
Burial*She was buried in Yadkin Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.99897,-81.56660

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Mulberry, Caldwell Co., NCage 8
1940Patterson, Caldwell Co., NCage 15, completed the 6th. grade. She is attending school.
Note*Margaret Nell Whisenant Her married name was also Sanford. 
Name Variation Margaret Nell Whisenant was also known as Margaret Nell Whisnant. 
Residence* In 1987 Margaret lived in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC

Family 1

Children

Family 2

Murphy Edward Chapman
Children
  • Donald Jack Chapman b. 16 Jan 1952, d. 6 Apr 1952
  • Margaret Elaine Chapman
  • Jeffrey Kenneth Chapman

Citations

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

Lula McCroskey

ID# 10870, b. 15 April 1907, d. 2 May 1987
Birth*Lula McCroskey was born on 15 April 1907 in Caldwell Co., NC; Her parents were Wiley McCroskey and Ellanore Wright.1 
Marriage*She married George Floyd Whisenant, son of William Whisenant and Elizabeth Coffey, in 1956 in Caldwell Co., NC
Death*Lula McCroskey died on 2 May 1987 in Watauga Co., NC, at age 80; widow.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Boone Fork Community Cem., Watauga Co., NC
Obituary*

Family

George Floyd Whisenant b. 7 July 1906, d. 20 August 1969

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Annie Lee Crump

ID# 10873, b. 10 March 1917, d. 29 April 1999
Birth*Annie Lee Crump was born on 10 March 1917 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Henry Ray Whisenant, son of William Leonard Whisenant Sr. and Minnie Coffey, on 12 December 1936 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Death*Annie Lee Crump died on 29 April 1999 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 82; widow.1,2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.851944,-81.561111
Census*Annie Lee Crump appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Patterson, Caldwell Co., NC, age 22, md., completed the 4th. grade. 
Residence* In 1987 Annie lived in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC

Family

Henry Ray Whisenant b. 21 September 1914, d. 8 September 1987
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Billy Ray Whisenant

ID# 10874, b. 30 May 1937, d. 12 June 2012
Father*Henry Ray Whisenant b. 21 Sep 1914, d. 8 Sep 1987
Mother*Annie Lee Crump b. 10 Mar 1917, d. 29 Apr 1999
MarriageBilly Ray Whisenant married Evelyn Mae Robbins
Birth*Billy Ray Whisenant was born on 30 May 1937 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 12 June 2012 in Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co., VA, at age 75.4,3 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Comfort Cem., Alexandria, VA, 38.77860,-77.08940.4 
Obituary*
Census*Billy Ray Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Patterson, Caldwell Co., NC, age 3. 
Residence* In 1987 Billy lived in Alexandria, VA

Family

Evelyn Mae Robbins b. 22 September 1943, d. 17 July 2006
MarriageHe married Evelyn Mae Robbins
Children
  • Ricky Ray Whisenant
  • Johnny Scott Whisenant
  • Sherry Lynn Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  4. [S428] Obituary.

Bonnie Ruth Whisenant

ID# 10879, b. 26 September 1946, d. 1 May 2014
Father*Henry Ray Whisenant b. 21 Sep 1914, d. 8 Sep 1987
Mother*Annie Lee Crump b. 10 Mar 1917, d. 29 Apr 1999
Birth*Bonnie Ruth Whisenant was born on 26 September 1946 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Jerry Martin Sharpe on 18 June 1965 in NC.2 
Death*Bonnie Ruth Whisenant died on 1 May 2014 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 67.3 
Burial*She was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.851944,-81.561111
Obituary*
Residence* In 1987 Bonnie lived in Gamewell, Caldwell Co., NC

Family

Jerry Martin Sharpe b. 13 August 1945, d. 8 November 2012
Children
  • Angela Kay Sharpe
  • Melissa Lynn Sharpe

Citations

  1. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Jerry Martin Sharpe

ID# 10882, b. 13 August 1945, d. 8 November 2012
Birth*Jerry Martin Sharpe was born on 13 August 1945 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Bonnie Ruth Whisenant, daughter of Henry Ray Whisenant and Annie Lee Crump, on 18 June 1965 in NC.2 
Death*Jerry Martin Sharpe died on 8 November 2012 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 67.1 
Burial*He was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.851944,-81.561111

Family

Bonnie Ruth Whisenant b. 26 September 1946, d. 1 May 2014
Children
  • Angela Kay Sharpe
  • Melissa Lynn Sharpe

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Edna Ella Crump

ID# 10885, b. 27 August 1915, d. 6 September 1984
Birth*Edna Ella Crump was born on 27 August 1915 in Avery Co., NC; Her parents were Theodore H. Crump and Cansadie Coffey.1 
Marriage*She married William John Whisenant, son of William Leonard Whisenant Sr. and Minnie Coffey, in 1936 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Death*Edna Ella Crump died on 6 September 1984 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 69; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.851944,-81.561111
Obituary*
Census*Edna Ella Crump appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Patterson, Caldwell Co., NC, age 24, md., completed the 5th. grade. 

Family

William John Whisenant b. 20 April 1912, d. 19 November 1987
Children

Citations

  1. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Hazel Ruth Whisenant

ID# 10888, b. 21 June 1940, d. 15 March 2011
Father*William John Whisenant b. 20 Apr 1912, d. 19 Nov 1987
Mother*Edna Ella Crump b. 27 Aug 1915, d. 6 Sep 1984
Birth*Hazel Ruth Whisenant was born on 21 June 1940 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 15 March 2011 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 70. 
Obituary*
Residence* In 1987 Hazel lived in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC

Family

Argie Philyaw Jr.

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Doris Junie Whisenant

ID# 10889, b. 24 June 1942, d. 29 July 1997
Father*William John Whisenant b. 20 Apr 1912, d. 19 Nov 1987
Mother*Edna Ella Crump b. 27 Aug 1915, d. 6 Sep 1984
Birth*Doris Junie Whisenant was born on 24 June 1942 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 29 July 1997 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 55; married.1,2 
Note*Doris Junie Whisenant Her daughter was Nancy Watson who married Bruce Walker. 
Residence* In 1987 Doris lived in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC

Family

Willie Lee Watson

Citations

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

Faye Dare Whiseant

ID# 10890, b. 20 September 1944, d. 1 November 2012
Father*William John Whisenant b. 20 Apr 1912, d. 19 Nov 1987
Mother*Edna Ella Crump b. 27 Aug 1915, d. 6 Sep 1984
Birth*Faye Dare Whiseant was born on 20 September 1944 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*She died on 1 November 2012 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 68.2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.851944,-81.561111
Obituary*
Residence* In 1987 Faye lived in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC

Family 1

Child
  • Kenneth Jack Whisnant

Family 2

John Larry Hodge

Citations

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

Levi Wayne Whisnant

ID# 10898, b. January 2014, d. 30 January 2014
Father*Joshua Wayne Whisnant
Mother*Lesli Hobbs
Birth*Levi Wayne Whisnant was born in January 2014. 
Death*He died on 30 January 2014.1 
Burial*He was buried in Calvary Assem. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC
Obituary*

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Jacqueline Frances Whisnant

ID# 10899, b. 7 November 1964, d. 22 November 2013
Father*Carroll Eugene Whisnant b. 29 Jun 1940, d. 2 Oct 2010
Mother*Shirley Bowman
Birth*Jacqueline Frances Whisnant was born on 7 November 1964 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 22 November 2013 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 49.2 
Burial*She was buried in Evergreen Cem., Belmont, Gaston Co., NC
Obituary*
Name Variation Jacqueline Frances Whisnant was also known as Jackie. 
Residence* In November 2011 Jacqueline lived in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC

Family

Donald Ray Mason
Children
  • Keisha Mason
  • Alan Ray Mason3

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com