Pearl Ola Whisnant

ID# 11452, b. 30 April 1908, d. 23 August 1993
Father*Daniel Frederick Whisenant b. 22 Aug 1873, d. 19 Mar 1961
Mother*Laura Ellen Wilson b. 10 Sep 1870, d. 11 Dec 1961
Birth*Pearl Ola Whisnant was born on 30 April 1908 in NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 23 August 1993 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 85; never married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Oakwood Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.739167,-81.343056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 2
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 11
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 21, single, living at home
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 32, single, completed high school. She is employed at a hosiery mill. Her wage last year was $800. She resides with her parents.
Obituary*

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Edith Snead

ID# 11453, b. 29 August 1914, d. 17 January 1998
Birth*Edith Snead was born on 29 August 1914 in Swain Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Roy Franklin Whisnant, son of David Osney Whisnant and Cordia Catherine Jarrett. 
Death*Edith Snead died on 17 January 1998 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 83; widow.1 
Burial*She was buried in Catawba Mem. Park Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.696667,-81.273889. 
Census*Edith Snead appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, age 25, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is employed as an inspector at a hosiery mill. Her wage last year was $480. 

Family

Roy Franklin Whisnant b. 4 August 1912, d. 9 October 1962

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Hilda Pauline Burkett

ID# 11454, b. 13 February 1897, d. 8 May 1966
Birth*Hilda Pauline Burkett was born on 13 February 1897 in Watauga Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Thurman Wilson Whisnant, son of Daniel Frederick Whisenant and Laura Ellen Wilson, circa 1929.3 
Death*Hilda Pauline Burkett died on 8 May 1966 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 69; widowed.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Fairview Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.744167,-81.368056; Note: Her death certificate listed her burial place as "Fairview Cemerery, Hickory, NC." 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 33, md., 1st. md. age 32
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 43, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Thurman Wilson Whisnant b. 7 July 1894, d. 18 January 1963
Children

Citations

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

Fallon Lee Whisnant

ID# 11455, b. 25 April 1918, d. 16 November 1988
Father*Thurman Wilson Whisnant b. 7 Jul 1894, d. 18 Jan 1963
Mother*Grace Ethel Seitz b. 14 Jul 1895, d. 22 Dec 1928
Birth*Fallon Lee Whisnant was born on 25 April 1918 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Emma Abernethy Thomas on 28 August 1936 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Death*Fallon Lee Whisnant died on 16 November 1988 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 70; married.4 
Burial*He was buried in Fairview Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.744167,-81.368056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 1
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 11
1940Census record not found.

Family

Emma Abernethy Thomas b. 31 August 1917, d. 29 April 2005
Marriage*Fallon Lee Whisnant married Emma Abernethy Thomas on 28 August 1936 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
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. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  4. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Eleanor Clarissa Bolick

ID# 11456, b. 27 July 1898, d. 7 November 1959
Birth*Eleanor Clarissa Bolick was born on 27 July 1898 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Charley Pinkney Whisnant, son of Jones Marion Whisnant and Julia Ann Lingle. 
Death*Eleanor Clarissa Bolick died on 7 November 1959 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 61.1 
Burial*She was buried in Houck's Chap. Cem., Fairview, Buncombe Co., NC.2 

Family

Charley Pinkney Whisnant b. 24 November 1887, d. 7 November 1962

Citations

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

Thurman Cleaman Whisnant

ID# 11457, b. 16 May 1933, d. 15 June 2001
Father*Thurman Wilson Whisnant b. 7 Jul 1894, d. 18 Jan 1963
Mother*Hilda Pauline Burkett b. 13 Feb 1897, d. 8 May 1966
Birth*Thurman Cleaman Whisnant was born on 16 May 1933 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 15 June 2001 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 68; married.1 
Census*Thurman Cleaman Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, age 6, completed the 1st. grade. 

Family
Child
  • Thurman William Whisnant

Citations

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

Edith May Whisnant

ID# 11461, b. 28 February 1916, d. 16 December 2005
Father*Thurman Wilson Whisnant b. 7 Jul 1894, d. 18 Jan 1963
Mother*Grace Ethel Seitz b. 14 Jul 1895, d. 22 Dec 1928
Birth*Edith May Whisnant was born on 28 February 1916 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Marvin Granfell Garrett on 26 June 1936 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Edith May Whisnant died on 16 December 2005 in NC at age 89. 
Burial*She was buried in Fairview Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.744167,-81.368056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 3 yrs., 11 months
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 14
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 24, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is employed at a hosiery mill. Here wage last year was $600. [e.d. 18-15B, sheet 4A, household #65]
Residence* In 2004 Edith lived in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC. 

Family

Marvin Granfell Garrett b. 12 December 1912, d. 20 June 1966
Marriage*She married Marvin Granfell Garrett on 26 June 1936 in Catawba Co., NC.2 

Citations

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

Marvin Granfell Garrett

ID# 11462, b. 12 December 1912, d. 20 June 1966
Birth*Marvin Granfell Garrett was born on 12 December 1912 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Edith May Whisnant, daughter of Thurman Wilson Whisnant and Grace Ethel Seitz, on 26 June 1936 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*Marvin Granfell Garrett died on 20 June 1966 in NC at age 53. 
Census*Marvin Granfell Garrett appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, age 27, md., completed the 9th. grade. 

Family

Edith May Whisnant b. 28 February 1916, d. 16 December 2005

Citations

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

Blake Wilson Whisnant

ID# 11463, b. 9 August 1920, d. 25 November 2003
Father*Thurman Wilson Whisnant b. 7 Jul 1894, d. 18 Jan 1963
Mother*Grace Ethel Seitz b. 14 Jul 1895, d. 22 Dec 1928
Birth*Blake Wilson Whisnant was born on 9 August 1920 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Norma Hazelene Huffman on 1 October 1938 in Catawba Co., NC. 
Death*Blake Wilson Whisnant died on 25 November 2003 in Horry Co., SC, at age 83.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Catawba Mem. Park Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.696667,-81.273889; S1, U.S. Navy, World War II. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 9
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 19, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed at a hosiery mill. His wage last year was $480. He owns a home valued at $1200. [e.d. 18-20A, sheet 31B, household #584]
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*Blake Wilson Whisnant began military service on 11 July 1944 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 12 February 1946. 
Occupation*He was owner of Stardust Hotel, in Myrtle Beach for 22 years. 

Family

Norma Hazelene Huffman b. 4 October 1921, d. 25 September 2013
Marriage*He married Norma Hazelene Huffman on 1 October 1938 in Catawba Co., NC. 
Children
  • Barbara Ann Whisnant
  • Brenda Katherine Whisnant

Citations

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

Ralph Coye Whisnant

ID# 11464, b. 13 November 1927, d. 18 August 2004
Father*Thurman Wilson Whisnant b. 7 Jul 1894, d. 18 Jan 1963
Mother*Grace Ethel Seitz b. 14 Jul 1895, d. 22 Dec 1928
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Birth*Ralph Coye Whisnant was born on 13 November 1927 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Peggy Carol Bost on 1 October 1949. 
Death*Ralph Coye Whisnant died on 18 August 2004 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 76.3 
Burial*He was buried in Catawba Mem. Park Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.696667,-81.273889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 2 yrs., 4 months
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 12, completed the 4th. grade.
Obituary*
Note*He was a veteran of World War II and Korea, serving in the U. S. Navy. 
Residence* In 2003 Ralph lived in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC. 

Family

Peggy Carol Bost b. 15 May 1929, d. 5 May 1994
Marriage*He married Peggy Carol Bost on 1 October 1949. 
Child
  • Daniel Stephen Whisnant

Citations

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

Robert Bryant Whisenant

ID# 11465, b. 24 August 1914, d. 10 April 2002
Father*Rufus Newton Whisenant b. 9 May 1886, d. 11 Jul 1971
Mother*Carrie Lee Murray b. 21 Feb 1889, d. 19 Oct 1982
Birth*Robert Bryant Whisenant was born on 24 August 1914 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 10 April 2002 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 87.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Friendship Meth. Ch. Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 5
1930Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 15
1940Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 23, single, completed 5 years of school. He is employed on the farm. He resides with his parents.

Citations

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

John Wesley Whisenant

ID# 11466, b. 22 June 1916, d. 20 May 2007
Father*Rufus Newton Whisenant b. 9 May 1886, d. 11 Jul 1971
Mother*Carrie Lee Murray b. 21 Feb 1889, d. 19 Oct 1982
Birth*John Wesley Whisenant was born on 22 June 1916 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Martha Irene Hoover on 10 September 1945 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Divorce*John Wesley Whisenant and Martha Irene Hoover were divorced on 27 January 1976 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*John Wesley Whisenant died on 20 May 2007 in Boger City, Lincoln Co., NC, at age 90.2 
Burial*He was buried in Maiden Municipal Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, 35.580556,-81.206667.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 3 yrs., 6 months
1930Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 13
1940Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 21, single, completed 7 years of school. He is employed on the farm. He resides with his parents.
Obituary*
Name Variation John Wesley Whisenant was also known as Whisnant.4 
Residence* John lived in Maiden, Catawba Co., NC. 

Family

Martha Irene Hoover b. 30 January 1920, d. 23 December 2000
Marriage*He married Martha Irene Hoover on 10 September 1945 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Divorce*John Wesley Whisenant and Martha Irene Hoover were divorced on 27 January 1976 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  4. [S418] PublicData.com, online http://PublicData.com

Ida Margaretta Whisenant

ID# 11467, b. 5 December 1916, d. 19 March 2001
Father*George Luther Whisenant b. 20 Jun 1882, d. 19 Sep 1966
Mother*Josephine Murray b. 13 Apr 1886, d. 27 Mar 1975
Birth*Ida Margaretta Whisenant was born on 5 December 1916 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Guilford Marshall Kirkman on 13 May 1943 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Death*Ida Margaretta Whisenant died on 19 March 2001 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 84.1 
Burial*She was buried in Maiden Municipal Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, 35.580556,-81.206667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Maiden, Catawba Co., NCage 3
1930Maiden, Catawba Co., NCage 13
1940Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 23, single, completed 4 years of college. She is employed as a public school teacher. Her wage last year was $796. She resides with her parents.

Family

Guilford Marshall Kirkman b. 27 August 1918, d. 14 January 2009
Marriage*Ida Margaretta Whisenant married Guilford Marshall Kirkman on 13 May 1943 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
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. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Harry Lee Whisenant

ID# 11468, b. 3 March 1922, d. 11 December 1993
Father*George Luther Whisenant b. 20 Jun 1882, d. 19 Sep 1966
Mother*Josephine Murray b. 13 Apr 1886, d. 27 Mar 1975
Birth*Harry Lee Whisenant was born on 3 March 1922 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 11 December 1993 in Conover, Catawba Co., NC, at age 71; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Catawba Mem. Park Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.696667,-81.273889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Maiden, Catawba Co., NCage 8
1940Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 19, single, completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a truck driver for a transfer company. His wage last year was $780. He resides with his parents.
Milit-Beg*Harry Lee Whisenant began military service on 10 October 1942 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 19 April 1946. 

Family

Mary Frances Whitener

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Charlotte Frances Whisnant

ID# 11469, b. 10 January 1924, d. 1 June 1989
Father*George Luther Whisenant b. 20 Jun 1882, d. 19 Sep 1966
Mother*Josephine Murray b. 13 Apr 1886, d. 27 Mar 1975
Birth*Charlotte Frances Whisnant was born on 10 January 1924 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Marvin Shankle Lowder Jr. on 7 July 1948 in Catawba Co., NC. 
Death*Charlotte Frances Whisnant died on 1 June 1989 in Burke Co., NC, at age 65; married.2 
Burial*She was buried in Valdese Met. Cem., Burke Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Maiden, Catawba Co., NCage 6
1940Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 16, attending school, completed 3 years of high school.

Family

Marvin Shankle Lowder Jr. b. 19 December 1921, d. 21 April 1996
Child
  • George Marvin Lowder3

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Robert Darris Whisnant

ID# 11470, b. 9 October 1931, d. 20 February 1995
Father*Eubert Monroe Whisnant b. 15 Jul 1909, d. 7 Dec 1991
Mother*Fern Elizabeth Donkle b. 5 Feb 1912, d. 20 May 1990
Birth*Robert Darris Whisnant was born on 9 October 1931 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Constance Audrey Boyd on 4 July 1952 in Fort Jackson, Jackson Co., NC. 
Divorce*Robert Darris Whisnant and Constance Audrey Boyd were divorced on 31 March 1977 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*Robert Darris Whisnant died on 20 February 1995 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 63; married.2 
Name Variation Robert Darris Whisnant was also known as Bobby Darcus.1 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, age 8, completed the 2nd. grade. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 19 September 1952. 

Family

Constance Audrey Boyd b. 6 September 1930, d. 5 April 1988
Marriage*He married Constance Audrey Boyd on 4 July 1952 in Fort Jackson, Jackson Co., NC. 
Divorce*Robert Darris Whisnant and Constance Audrey Boyd were divorced on 31 March 1977 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Children
  • Marjorie Elizabeth Whisnant
  • William Monroe Whisnant b. 14 May 1955, d. 14 Sep 2010
  • Charles David Whisnant1
  • Roberta Ann Whisnant
  • Regina Leigh Whisnant

Citations

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

Harry Monroe Whisnant

ID# 11471, b. 16 December 1936, d. 14 July 2008
Father*Eubert Monroe Whisnant b. 15 Jul 1909, d. 7 Dec 1991
Mother*Fern Elizabeth Donkle b. 5 Feb 1912, d. 20 May 1990
Birth*Harry Monroe Whisnant was born on 16 December 1936 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Nancy Carolyn Rhodes on 29 August 1957. 
Divorce*Harry Monroe Whisnant and Nancy Carolyn Rhodes were divorced on 4 September 1969 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*Harry Monroe Whisnant died on 14 July 2008 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 71.2,3,4 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.2 
Obituary*

Family 1

Nancy Carolyn Rhodes b. 9 May 1939, d. 27 December 2006
Children
  • Terri Lynn Whisnant
  • Sandra Gay Whisnant
  • Scott Monroe Whisnant

Family 2

Priscilla J. Hensley

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
  4. [S28] Tombstone.

Grace Seitz Whisnant

ID# 11473, b. 10 April 1939, d. 3 January 2001
Father*Fallon Lee Whisnant b. 25 Apr 1918, d. 16 Nov 1988
Mother*Emma Abernethy Thomas b. 31 Aug 1917, d. 29 Apr 2005
Birth*Grace Seitz Whisnant was born on 10 April 1939 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 3 January 2001 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 61; Her married name was Sigmon.1 
Burial*She was buried in Catawba Mem. Park Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.696667,-81.273889. 

Citations

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

Noah Hawn

ID# 11496, b. circa 1832
Birth*Noah Hawn was born circa 1832. 
Marriage*He married Sina Caroline Hahn on 23 July 1905 in Catawba Co., NC.1 

Family

Sina Caroline Hahn b. 30 April 1843, d. 3 February 1937

Citations

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