William Lakin Whisnant

ID# 1201, b. 7 February 1868, d. 6 August 1963
Father*Eli Morgan Whisnant b. 23 Mar 1827, d. 23 Apr 1914
Mother*Martha Ann Harmon b. 11 Jun 1834, d. 7 Feb 1930
Birth*William Lakin Whisnant was born on 7 February 1868 in Salem, Marion Co., IL.1 
Marriage*He married Isadora E. Young on 12 December 1894 in Perry Co., IL. 
Death*William Lakin Whisnant died on 6 August 1963 in Gorgetown, British Guiana, at age 95.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Kinmundy, Marion Co., ILage 3
1880Meacham, Marion Co., ILage 12
1900Westminster, Orange Co., CAage 32, md. 4 yrs., clergyman.
1910Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 42, md. 15 yrs., minister. Note: His last name on this census was spelled "Witchnant".
1920Carpenteria, Santa Barbara Co., CAage 50, md., minister
1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 62, widowed, minister, 1st. md. age 26
1940Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CAage 72, widow, completed 1 year of college. He is a salesman with a grocery route. [e.d. 42-65, sheet 61A, household #17]
Residence* In 1926 William lived in Los Angeles Co., CA; Clerk.2 

Family

Isadora E. Young b. March 1870, d. 30 June 1927
Marriage*He married Isadora E. Young on 12 December 1894 in Perry Co., IL. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S435] CA Voter Reg., Roll 18.

Smithy Gettys

ID# 1202, b. 8 November 1821, d. 20 December 1892
Birth*Smithy Gettys was born on 8 November 1821 in Rutherford Co., NC. 
Marriage*He married Rachel Whisnant, daughter of John Whisnant and Elizabeth Copelin. 
Death*Smithy Gettys died on 20 December 1892 at age 71. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Flint Hill, Rutherford Co., NCage 37, md., farmer, R$450, P$210.
1870Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 58, md., farming
1880Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 58, md., farmer. Wife is "Susan J".

Family

Rachel Whisnant b. 13 June 1825, d. 29 June 1877
Children

David B. Magness

ID# 1203, b. 24 March 1833, d. 1912
Birth*David B. Magness was born on 24 March 1833 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth C. Whisnant, daughter of John Whisnant and Elizabeth Carpenter, on 23 December 1853 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Death*David B. Magness died in 1912 in Marion Co., IL. 
Burial*He was buried in East Lawn Cem., Salem, Marion Co., IL, 38.62940,-88.93750. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Cleveland Co., NC
1880Salem, Marion Co., ILage 48, md., farmer
1900Salem, Marion Co., ILage 67, md. 45 yrs.
1910Salem, Marion Co., ILage 78, md. 1 time, 57 yrs.

Family

Elizabeth C. Whisnant b. February 1834, d. 1913
Marriage*David B. Magness married Elizabeth C. Whisnant, daughter of John Whisnant and Elizabeth Carpenter, on 23 December 1853 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Children

Margaret March

ID# 1204, b. circa 1833, d. circa 1875
Birth*Margaret March was born circa 1833 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married George M. Whisnant, son of David Whisnant and Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon. 
Death*Margaret March died circa 1875.2 
Census*Margaret March appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Cleveland Co., NC, age 27. 

Family

George M. Whisnant b. 1823, d. 3 January 1861
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S73] Geraldine Irene Whisnant Livers, "Livers, Geraldine Irene," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Feb 2000.

Julia Anne Chitwood

ID# 1205, b. 3 September 1847, d. 13 December 1900
Birth*Julia Anne Chitwood was born on 3 September 1847 in NC; Her parents were William Chitwood and Sarah Magness.1 
Marriage*She married David D. Whisnant, son of David Whisnant and Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon, circa 1869.2 
Death*Julia Anne Chitwood died on 13 December 1900 in Independence Co., AR, at age 53.1 
Burial*She was buried in Macedonia Cem., Newark, Independence Co., AR, 35.722778,-91.459167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Salem, Marion Co., ILage 23
1880Big Bottom, Independence Co., ARage 31, md.
1900Logan, Independence Co., ARage 53, md. 31 yrs., 10 ch., 7 living

Family

David D. Whisnant b. 11 October 1841, d. 28 August 1915
Marriage*Julia Anne Chitwood married David D. Whisnant, son of David Whisnant and Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon, circa 1869.2 
Children

Citations

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

Sally Whisnant

ID# 1206, b. circa 1822
Father*David Whisnant b. 17 Apr 1800, d. 24 Aug 1879
Mother*Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon b. c 1802, d. c 1903
Birth*Sally Whisnant was born circa 1822. 
Marriage*She married William Crowder. 

Family

William Crowder
Child

Susan Amon Smith

ID# 1207, b. 15 November 1820, d. 24 October 1894
Birth*Susan Amon Smith was born on 15 November 1820 in NC. 
Marriage*She married Phillip Sellers Whisnant, son of Adam Whisnant II and Susannah Froneberger, on 17 November 1841. 
Death*Susan Amon Smith died on 24 October 1894 in Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 73. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 28
1860Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 39
1870Mecklenburg Co., NC
1880Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 59, md.

Family

Phillip Sellers Whisnant b. 26 August 1822, d. 7 December 1880
Marriage*Susan Amon Smith married Phillip Sellers Whisnant, son of Adam Whisnant II and Susannah Froneberger, on 17 November 1841. 
Children

David Whisnant

ID# 1208, b. 12 July 1826, d. 2 April 1873
Father*Adam Whisnant II b. 11 Apr 1797, d. b 1880
Mother*Susannah Froneberger b. 4 Nov 1800
Birth*David Whisnant was born on 12 July 1826 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Martha E. Collins on 1 April 1852 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Death*David Whisnant died on 2 April 1873 at age 46.1 
Burial*He was buried in El Bethel Methodist Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 34, mechanic, real estate value $2500., personal property value $3340. Hamilton Hardin, age 19, resides in the household.
1870Cleveland Co., NC

Family

Martha E. Collins b. 28 August 1835, d. 23 January 1894
Children

Citations

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

Susan Rule Whisnant

ID# 1209, b. 24 September 1832
Father*Adam Whisnant II b. 11 Apr 1797, d. b 1880
Mother*Susannah Froneberger b. 4 Nov 1800
Birth*Susan Rule Whisnant was born on 24 September 1832 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Marriage*She married John Fox Stephens. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 28, md.
1870Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 37, md.
1880Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 47, md.
1900Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 67, widowed. She resides with her daughter Laura Harris.

Family

John Fox Stephens b. 8 October 1822
Children

Letty Whisnant

ID# 1210, b. circa 1837, d. 16 September 1874
Father*Adam Whisnant II b. 11 Apr 1797, d. b 1880
Mother*Susannah Froneberger b. 4 Nov 1800
Birth*Letty Whisnant was born circa 1837 in NC.1 
Death*She died on 16 September 1874 in Greenville Co., SC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Greenville Co., SCage 14
1860Greenville, Greenville Co., SCage 24, living at home.
1870Greenville, Greenville Co., SCseamstress
Name Variation Letty Whisnant was also known as Lelilia. 

Citations

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

Alexander Whisnant

ID# 1211, b. 15 April 1842, d. 28 December 1916
Father*Adam Whisnant II b. 11 Apr 1797, d. b 1880
Mother*Susannah Froneberger b. 4 Nov 1800
Birth*Alexander Whisnant was born on 15 April 1842 in SC.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth J. Desough circa 1890.2 
Death*Alexander Whisnant died on 28 December 1916 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, at age 74; cause: Chronic Myocarditis, retired watchman, married at the time of death.1 
Burial*He was buried in Valhalla Cem., St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, 38.690556,-90.320556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Greenville Co., SCage 8
1860Greenville, Greenville Co., SCage 18, living at home
1870Census record not found
1880Census record not found
1900St. Louis City, MOage 58, md. 10 yrs., listed as born in "NC", and parents born "PA".
1910St. Louis City, MOage 68, md. 2 time, 20 yrs., railroad gatekeeper, listed as born in "NC", parents born "PA".

Family

Elizabeth J. Desough b. 2 September 1854, d. 23 July 1925
Marriage*Alexander Whisnant married Elizabeth J. Desough circa 1890.2 
Child

Citations

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

Martha E. Collins

ID# 1212, b. 28 August 1835, d. 23 January 1894
Birth*Martha E. Collins was born on 28 August 1835 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married David Whisnant, son of Adam Whisnant II and Susannah Froneberger, on 1 April 1852 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Death*Martha E. Collins died on 23 January 1894 at age 58.1 
Burial*She was buried in El Bethel Methodist Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 36
1870Cleveland Co., NC
1880Cleveland Co., NCage 46, widow, keeping house

Family

David Whisnant b. 12 July 1826, d. 2 April 1873
Marriage*Martha E. Collins married David Whisnant, son of Adam Whisnant II and Susannah Froneberger, on 1 April 1852 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Children

Citations

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

John Fox Stephens

ID# 1213, b. 8 October 1822
Birth*John Fox Stephens was born on 8 October 1822. 
Marriage*He married Susan Rule Whisnant, daughter of Adam Whisnant II and Susannah Froneberger. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 38, md.
1870Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 47, md.
1880Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 57, md.

Family

Susan Rule Whisnant b. 24 September 1832
Children

Jane Sefrano Deal

ID# 1214, b. May 1833, d. before 1910
Birth*Jane Sefrano Deal was born in May 1833 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Isaac S. Whisnant, son of Philip Whisenhunt and Nancy McCurry, on 4 June 1854 in Rutherford Co., NC.2 
Death*Jane Sefrano Deal died before 1910.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850McDowell Co., NC
1860Pigeon, Haywood Co., NCage 27
1870Clarksville, Johnson Co., ARage 37
1880Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 46, md.
1900Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 67, md. 46 yrs., 8 ch., 5 living.

Family

Isaac S. Whisnant b. June 1834, d. before 1920
Marriage*Jane Sefrano Deal married Isaac S. Whisnant, son of Philip Whisenhunt and Nancy McCurry, on 4 June 1854 in Rutherford Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

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

Edward Upton

ID# 1216, b. 28 May 1833, d. 23 July 1912
Birth*Edward Upton was born on 28 May 1833 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Julia E. Whisnant, daughter of Philip Whisenhunt and Nancy McCurry, on 4 October 1865 in Rutherford Co., NC.2 
Death*Edward Upton died on 23 July 1912 at age 79. 
Burial*He was buried on 27 July 1912 in Centerpoint Cem., Gainesville, Ozark Co., MO. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Big Spring, Fulton Co., ARage 36, md., farmer, R$300, P$207
1880Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 48, md., farmer
1910Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 77, md. 2nd. time, 24 yrs. His wife is "Anna L."

Family

Julia E. Whisnant b. circa 1847, d. before 1886
Marriage*Edward Upton married Julia E. Whisnant, daughter of Philip Whisenhunt and Nancy McCurry, on 4 October 1865 in Rutherford Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

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

Migeman Whisenhunt

ID# 1217, b. 1826, d. 6 December 1849
Father*Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1803, d. a 1880
Mother*Nancy McCurry b. c 1805, d. 1873
Birth*Migeman Whisenhunt was born in 1826. 
Death*He died on 6 December 1849. 
Note*Migeman Whisenhunt died of Typhoid Fever. 

Tyre Smith

ID# 1222, b. 1812, d. 1882
Birth*Tyre Smith was born in 1812 in Fulton Co., GA. 
Marriage*He married Selene Avogene Whisonant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisonant II and Nancy Thompson, in 1837 in Fulton Co., GA. 
Death*Tyre Smith died in 1882 in Fulton Co., GA. 

Family

Selene Avogene Whisonant b. 1816, d. 28 April 1879

Henry Forbus Veitch

ID# 1223, b. circa 1808, d. 12 March 1877
Birth*Henry Forbus Veitch was born circa 1808. 
Marriage*He married Selene Avogene Whisonant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisonant II and Nancy Thompson, circa 1853. 
Death*Henry Forbus Veitch died on 12 March 1877 in NY. 

Family

Selene Avogene Whisonant b. 1816, d. 28 April 1879
Child

Laura Selene Veitch

ID# 1224, b. 13 October 1854, d. 18 April 1930
Father*Henry Forbus Veitch b. c 1808, d. 12 Mar 1877
Mother*Selene Avogene Whisonant b. 1816, d. 28 Apr 1879
Birth*Laura Selene Veitch was born on 13 October 1854 in Fulton Co., GA; She married Charles Anthony Cooper on 08 Mar 1874. 
Death*She died on 18 April 1930 at age 75. 

Martha Hardin

ID# 1225, b. 26 September 1799, d. 13 July 1880
Birth*Martha Hardin was born on 26 September 1799 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Aaron W. Whisonant, son of George Whisenant and Sarah Amanda Wells. 
Death*Martha Hardin died on 13 July 1880 in York Co., SC, at age 80.2 
Burial*She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SCage 48
1860Antioch, York Co., SCage 59
1870York Co., SC
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 84, widow, resides in the household of her daughter Mary Wesson.
Name Variation Martha Hardin was also known as Patsy. 
Note*Author's note: The 1850 York Co. census shows South Carolina as her place of birth. 

Family

Aaron W. Whisonant b. 1802, d. 6 October 1872
Marriage*She married Aaron W. Whisonant, son of George Whisenant and Sarah Amanda Wells. 
Children

Citations

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

Theresa Whisenant

ID# 1226, b. 10 January 1827, d. 28 September 1907
Father*Aaron W. Whisonant b. 1802, d. 6 Oct 1872
Mother*Martha Hardin b. 26 Sep 1799, d. 13 Jul 1880
Birth*Theresa Whisenant was born on 10 January 1827 in York Co., SC. 
Marriage*She married Gilbert Hambright. 
Death*Theresa Whisenant died on 28 September 1907 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 80. 
Burial*She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SC
1860Antioch, York Co., SCage 33, md.
1870York Co., SCage 42, md.
1900Kings Mountain, York Co., SCage 72, widow, 9 ch., 4 living
Note*The 1850 York County, SC census lists North Carolina as her place of birth. 

Family

Gilbert Hambright b. 13 January 1820, d. 26 March 1910
Marriage*Theresa Whisenant married Gilbert Hambright. 
Children

Perry Whisonant

ID# 1227, b. 15 September 1832, d. 30 July 1862
Father*Aaron W. Whisonant b. 1802, d. 6 Oct 1872
Mother*Martha Hardin b. 26 Sep 1799, d. 13 Jul 1880
Birth*Perry Whisonant was born on 15 September 1832 in York Co., SC.1 
Marriage*He married Caroline A. Willard. 
Death*Perry Whisonant died on 30 July 1862 at age 29.2 
Burial*He was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SCage 18, living at home
1860Unionville, Union Co., SCage 27, mason

Family

Caroline A. Willard b. 19 September 1831, d. 21 April 1896
Children

Citations

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

Parmelia Whisonant

ID# 1228, b. 9 April 1836, d. 25 March 1912
Father*Aaron W. Whisonant b. 1802, d. 6 Oct 1872
Mother*Martha Hardin b. 26 Sep 1799, d. 13 Jul 1880
Birth*Parmelia Whisonant was born on 9 April 1836 in York Co., SC. 
Marriage*She married Perry C. Manning circa 1875.1 
Death*Parmelia Whisonant died on 25 March 1912 at age 75. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SCage 14
1860Antioch, York Co., SCage 28, living at home
1870York Co., SC
1880Crowder Mountain, Gaston Co., NCage 42, md.
1900Kings Mountain, York Co., SCmd. 22 yrs., 1 ch., 0 living
1910Kings Mountain, York Co., SCage 73, md. 1 time, 35 yrs., no children

Family

Perry C. Manning b. May 1844
Marriage*Parmelia Whisonant married Perry C. Manning circa 1875.1 

Citations

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

Mary Whisonant

ID# 1229, b. 27 July 1840, d. 20 March 1924
Father*Aaron W. Whisonant b. 1802, d. 6 Oct 1872
Mother*Martha Hardin b. 26 Sep 1799, d. 13 Jul 1880
Birth*Mary Whisonant was born on 27 July 1840 in York Co., SC.1 
Marriage*She married Luke C. Wesson. 
Death*Mary Whisonant died on 20 March 1924 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 83; married.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SCage 10
1860Antioch, York Co., SCage 20, living at home
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 41, md. Her mother resides in the household.
1920Grover, Cleveland Co., NCage 80, md.

Family

Luke C. Wesson b. 22 October 1844, d. 4 December 1925
Marriage*Mary Whisonant married Luke C. Wesson. 
Children

Citations

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

Martha Whisonant

ID# 1230, b. 27 July 1840, d. 14 November 1880
Father*Aaron W. Whisonant b. 1802, d. 6 Oct 1872
Mother*Martha Hardin b. 26 Sep 1799, d. 13 Jul 1880
Birth*Martha Whisonant was born on 27 July 1840 in York Co., SC. 
Marriage*She married Lawson C. Howell on 25 December 1866 in York Co., SC. 
Death*Martha Whisonant died on 14 November 1880 in York Co., SC, at age 40. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SCage 10
1860Antioch, York Co., SCage 20, living at home
1870York Co., SCage 31, md.
1880Kings Mountain, York Co., SCage 40, md.

Family

Lawson C. Howell b. 26 February 1833, d. 2 May 1910
Marriage*Martha Whisonant married Lawson C. Howell on 25 December 1866 in York Co., SC. 
Children

Susannah Houser

ID# 1231, b. 12 January 1795, d. 3 November 1872
Birth*Susannah Houser was born on 12 January 1795 in York Co., SC. 
Marriage*She married John Nicholas Whisonant, son of George Whisenant and Sarah Amanda Wells, in Cherokee Co., SC. 
Death*Susannah Houser died on 3 November 1872 in York Co., SC, at age 77.1 
Burial*She was buried in Hopewell Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.09720,-81.46360. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SCage 55
1860Boydton, York Co., SCage 65
1870York Co., SCin household with W. White.

Family

John Nicholas Whisonant b. 30 June 1793, d. 22 November 1867
Marriage*Susannah Houser married John Nicholas Whisonant, son of George Whisenant and Sarah Amanda Wells, in Cherokee Co., SC. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S49] Letter, Wanda Ledwell to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Calvin M. Whisonant

ID# 1232, b. 13 January 1814, d. 7 May 1887
Father*John Nicholas Whisonant b. 30 Jun 1793, d. 22 Nov 1867
Mother*Susannah Houser b. 12 Jan 1795, d. 3 Nov 1872
Birth*Calvin M. Whisonant was born on 13 January 1814 in York Co., SC. 
Marriage*He married Isabella Whitesides. 
Marriage*Calvin M. Whisonant married Nancy M. Crosby on 4 June 1867. 
Death*Calvin M. Whisonant died on 7 May 1887 in York Co., SC, at age 73. 
Burial*He was buried in Smyrna A.R.P. Ch. Cem., Smyrna, York Co., SC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1840Census record not found
1850York Co., SCage 35, farmer, real estate value $1500. (Note: 4 slaves in household.)
1860Hickory Grove, York Co., SCage 47, farmer, real estate value $5220., personal property value $10,000.
1870Yorkville, York Co., SC
1880Broad River, York Co., SCage 67, md., farming
Occupation*Calvin M. Whisonant was a farmer. 
Name Variation As of 1 June 1860, Calvin M. Whisonant was also known as Whisenhunt.1 
Note*The 1850 York Dist., SC census lists four black slaves in this household: Two males ages 2 and 30, and two females ages 13 and 8. 

Family 1

Isabella Whitesides b. 17 November 1822, d. 5 February 1866
Marriage*He married Isabella Whitesides. 
Children

Family 2

Nancy M. Crosby b. 23 September 1836, d. 8 September 1899
Marriage*Calvin M. Whisonant married Nancy M. Crosby on 4 June 1867. 
Children

Citations

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

Thomas Perry Whisonant

ID# 1233, b. 16 April 1834, d. 3 January 1919
Father*John Nicholas Whisonant b. 30 Jun 1793, d. 22 Nov 1867
Mother*Susannah Houser b. 12 Jan 1795, d. 3 Nov 1872
Birth*Thomas Perry Whisonant was born on 16 April 1834 in York Co., SC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Jane Hambright on 15 August 1855 in SC.2 
Marriage*Thomas Perry Whisonant married Margaret A. Whitesides on 14 August 1868. 
Marriage*Thomas Perry Whisonant married Sarah Emeline McGill on 25 October 1877. 
Marriage*Thomas Perry Whisonant married Mary Jane McGill in 1898. 
Death*Thomas Perry Whisonant died on 3 January 1919 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 84; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Smyrna A.R.P. Ch. Cem., Smyrna, York Co., SC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SCage 16, living at home.
1860Boydton, York Co., SCage 26, farmer, personal property value $1161. He was a slave owner, owned 1 slave house, with two slaves.
1870Yorkville, York Co., SC
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 46, md., farmer
1900Cherokee Co., SCage 66, md. 2 yrs., farmer
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 76, md. 4th time, 10 yrs.
Occupation*Thomas Perry Whisonant was a farmer. 

Family 1

Mary Jane Hambright b. circa 1836, d. 26 May 1868
Marriage*He married Mary Jane Hambright on 15 August 1855 in SC.2 
Children

Family 2

Margaret A. Whitesides b. 31 May 1832, d. 21 September 1876
Marriage*Thomas Perry Whisonant married Margaret A. Whitesides on 14 August 1868. 
Children

Family 3

Sarah Emeline McGill b. 11 November 1845, d. 25 March 1897
Marriage*Thomas Perry Whisonant married Sarah Emeline McGill on 25 October 1877. 
Children

Family 4

Mary Jane McGill b. 9 January 1843, d. 3 February 1930
Marriage*Thomas Perry Whisonant married Mary Jane McGill in 1898. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Adeline Whisonant

ID# 1234, b. 19 November 1822, d. circa 1866
Father*John Nicholas Whisonant b. 30 Jun 1793, d. 22 Nov 1867
Mother*Susannah Houser b. 12 Jan 1795, d. 3 Nov 1872
Birth*Adeline Whisonant was born on 19 November 1822. 
Marriage*She married John Calvin Garyton on 7 May 1840 in York Co., SC.1 
Death*Adeline Whisonant died circa 1866. 

Family

John Calvin Garyton b. 1 April 1820
Child

Citations

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

William Michael Whisonant

ID# 1235, b. 9 September 1820, d. 11 November 1903
William M. Whisonant
Father*John Nicholas Whisonant b. 30 Jun 1793, d. 22 Nov 1867
Mother*Susannah Houser b. 12 Jan 1795, d. 3 Nov 1872
Birth*William Michael Whisonant was born on 9 September 1820 in Cherokee Fords, York Co., SC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lucy Ann Fulton on 3 March 1845.1 
Marriage*William Michael Whisonant married Hannah Naomi Mitchell on 2 September 1867 in York Co., SC. 
Death*William Michael Whisonant died on 11 November 1903 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, at age 83.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Mountain View Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.116389,-81.527500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SCage 31, farmer, real estate value $700.
1860Boydton, York Co., SCage 41, real estate value $3000., personal property value $4380. He was a slave owner, owned 1 slave house, with four slaves.
1870Yorkville, York Co., SC
1880Broad River, York Co., SCage 59, md., farming
1900Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 79, widowed
Occupation*William Michael Whisonant was a farmer. 
Note*The 1850 York Dist., SC census lists one twelve year old black female slave in the household. 

Family 1

Lucy Ann Fulton b. 29 June 1828, d. 1 November 1866
Marriage*He married Lucy Ann Fulton on 3 March 1845.1 
Children

Family 2

Hannah Naomi Mitchell b. 23 December 1827, d. 30 September 1891
Marriage*William Michael Whisonant married Hannah Naomi Mitchell on 2 September 1867 in York Co., SC. 

Citations

  1. [S74] Letter, Joy Laurice Whisonant Sparrow to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Jane Priscilla Whisonant

ID# 1236, b. 17 April 1832, d. 3 March 1927
Father*John Nicholas Whisonant b. 30 Jun 1793, d. 22 Nov 1867
Mother*Susannah Houser b. 12 Jan 1795, d. 3 Nov 1872
Birth*Jane Priscilla Whisonant was born on 17 April 1832 in York Co., SC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Henderson Borders in 1854 in SC.1 
Death*Jane Priscilla Whisonant died on 3 March 1927 in Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX, at age 94; widow.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Waxahachie City Cem., Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX, 32.386944,-96.856389.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SCage 18, living at home.
1860Cleveland Co., NC
1870Yorkville, York Co., SCage 38, md.
1910Boyce, Ellis Co., TXage 77, md. 1 time, 56 yrs., 7 ch., 5 living

Family

Henderson Borders b. 23 September 1832, d. 15 October 1922
Marriage*Jane Priscilla Whisonant married Henderson Borders in 1854 in SC.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S49] Letter, Wanda Ledwell to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Henry Whisonant

ID# 1237, b. 8 July 1818, d. 4 July 1854
Henry Whisonant
Father*John Nicholas Whisonant b. 30 Jun 1793, d. 22 Nov 1867
Mother*Susannah Houser b. 12 Jan 1795, d. 3 Nov 1872
Birth*Henry Whisonant was born on 8 July 1818 in York Co., SC. 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth White. 
Death*Henry Whisonant died on 4 July 1854 in York Co., SC, at age 35.1 
Burial*He was buried in Hopewell Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.09720,-81.46360. 
Census*Henry Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in York Co., SC, age 30, farmer, real estate value $1100. 
Note*The U.S. census for 1850, York Dist., South Carolina lists three black female slaves in this household, ages are 24, 2 and 6/12 years. 

Family

Elizabeth White b. 12 August 1821, d. 4 May 1908
Children

Citations

  1. [S49] Letter, Wanda Ledwell to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Lydia Whisonant

ID# 1238, b. 6 June 1815, d. 22 February 1887
Father*John Nicholas Whisonant b. 30 Jun 1793, d. 22 Nov 1867
Mother*Susannah Houser b. 12 Jan 1795, d. 3 Nov 1872
Birth*Lydia Whisonant was born on 6 June 1815 in York Co., SC.1 
Marriage*She married Randolph Bland Sandlin. 
Death*Lydia Whisonant died on 22 February 1887 in Morgan Co., AL, at age 71.1 
Burial*She was buried in Herring Cem. (Freeman Cem.), Danville, Morgan Co., AL, 34.326667,-87.080556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Morgan Co., ALage 34, md.
1860Morgan Co., ALage 45, md.
1870Danville, Morgan Co., ALage 55, md.
1880Morgan Co., ALage 67, md.

Family

Randolph Bland Sandlin b. 17 December 1806, d. 12 June 1887
Marriage*Lydia Whisonant married Randolph Bland Sandlin. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S75] Letter, Lydia Joan Fowler Vitale to Raymond C. Whisnant.

John Johnson Whisonant

ID# 1239, b. 30 April 1830, d. 13 August 1855
Father*John Nicholas Whisonant b. 30 Jun 1793, d. 22 Nov 1867
Mother*Susannah Houser b. 12 Jan 1795, d. 3 Nov 1872
Birth*John Johnson Whisonant was born on 30 April 1830 in York Co., SC. 
Marriage*He married Nancy C. White. 
Death*John Johnson Whisonant died on 13 August 1855 at age 25.1 
Burial*He was buried in Hopewell Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.09720,-81.46360. 
Census*John Johnson Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in York Co., SC, age 20, living at home. 
Occupation*He was a carpenter. 

Family

Nancy C. White b. 27 May 1835, d. 4 July 1888
Child

Citations

  1. [S49] Letter, Wanda Ledwell to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

John Calvin Garyton

ID# 1240, b. 1 April 1820
Birth*John Calvin Garyton was born on 1 April 1820. 
Marriage*He married Adeline Whisonant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser, on 7 May 1840 in York Co., SC.1 
Note*Author's note: According to probate records, his last name may be 'Guyton'. 

Family

Adeline Whisonant b. 19 November 1822, d. circa 1866
Child

Citations

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

John Calvin Garyton

ID# 1241
Father*John Calvin Garyton b. 1 Apr 1820
Mother*Adeline Whisonant b. 19 Nov 1822, d. c 1866
Note*John Calvin Garyton I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed. 

Henderson Borders

ID# 1242, b. 23 September 1832, d. 15 October 1922
Birth*Henderson Borders was born on 23 September 1832 in Rutherford Co., NC; His parents were John Borders and Dicy Sepaugh.1 
Marriage*He married Jane Priscilla Whisonant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser, in 1854 in SC.1 
Death*Henderson Borders died on 15 October 1922 in Boyce, Ellis Co., TX, at age 90.1 
Burial*He was buried in Waxahachie City Cem., Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX, 32.386944,-96.856389.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Cleveland Co., NC
1870Yorkville, York Co., SCage 38, md., farmer, R$200, P$300.
1910Boyce, Ellis Co., TXage 79, md. 1 time, 56 yrs.

Family

Jane Priscilla Whisonant b. 17 April 1832, d. 3 March 1927
Marriage*Henderson Borders married Jane Priscilla Whisonant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser, in 1854 in SC.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S49] Letter, Wanda Ledwell to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Randolph Bland Sandlin

ID# 1243, b. 17 December 1806, d. 12 June 1887
Birth*Randolph Bland Sandlin was born on 17 December 1806 in SC.1 
Marriage*He married Lydia Whisonant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser. 
Death*Randolph Bland Sandlin died on 12 June 1887 at age 80.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Morgan Co., ALage 44, md., farmer, R$800.
1860Morgan Co., ALage 53, md., farmer, R$4000, P$1600.
1870Danville, Morgan Co., ALage 63, md., farmer, R$2080, P$1400.
1880Morgan Co., ALage 73, md., farmer

Family

Lydia Whisonant b. 6 June 1815, d. 22 February 1887
Marriage*Randolph Bland Sandlin married Lydia Whisonant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S75] Letter, Lydia Joan Fowler Vitale to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Abraham Hardin

ID# 1244, b. 22 June 1789, d. 11 July 1881
Birth*Abraham Hardin was born on 22 June 1789 in Rutherford Co., NC; His parents were Davis Hardin and Patsy Glenn. 
Marriage*He married Rachel Whisenant, daughter of George Whisenant and Sarah Amanda Wells. 
Death*Abraham Hardin died on 11 July 1881 in York Co., SC, at age 92. 
Burial*He was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SC
1860York Co., SCage 70, md., farmer, R$2500, P$4140.
1870Yorkville, York Co., SCage 81, md., farming, R$1325, P$400.
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 90, widowed, farmer

Family

Rachel Whisenant b. circa 1799, d. 16 January 1881
Marriage*Abraham Hardin married Rachel Whisenant, daughter of George Whisenant and Sarah Amanda Wells. 
Children

Noah Hardin

ID# 1245, b. 11 December 1819, d. 3 November 1890
Father*Abraham Hardin b. 22 Jun 1789, d. 11 Jul 1881
Mother*Rachel Whisenant b. c 1799, d. 16 Jan 1881
Birth*Noah Hardin was born on 11 December 1819 in York Co., SC; He married Harriet B. Camp. 
Death*He died on 3 November 1890 in York Co., SC, at age 70. 
Burial*He was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833. 
Census*Noah Hardin appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in York Co., SC. 

Ira Hardin

ID# 1246, b. 4 January 1831, d. 22 January 1915
Father*Abraham Hardin b. 22 Jun 1789, d. 11 Jul 1881
Mother*Rachel Whisenant b. c 1799, d. 16 Jan 1881
Birth*Ira Hardin was born on 4 January 1831 in York Co., SC; He married Elizabeth Hamilton. 
Death*He died on 22 January 1915 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 84. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SC
1860Cleveland Co., NC
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 49, md., farmer. William Whisonant, age 19, resides in the household, and attending school. William's relationship is listed as "other". (Note: This may be William Preston Whisonant.)

Lucissa Green

ID# 1247, b. 9 February 1807, d. 17 October 1889
Birth*Lucissa Green was born on 9 February 1807 in SC; Her parents were Jacob Green and Sarah Frances Eaker. 
Marriage*She married William Jenkins Whisenant, son of Henry Whisenant, on 7 August 1824 in St. Clair Co., AL.1 
Death*Lucissa Green died on 17 October 1889 in York Co., SC, at age 82. 
Burial*She was buried in Hopewell Cem., Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL; unmarked grave. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850St. Clair Co., ALage 44
1860Elen Islands, Calhoun Co., ALage 53
1870Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 61, md.
1880Gadsden, Etowah Co., ALage 72, widow, living with son Ross
Name Variation Lucissa Green was also known as Sissy. 

Family

William Jenkins Whisenant b. 19 March 1795, d. 10 December 1870
Marriage*She married William Jenkins Whisenant, son of Henry Whisenant, on 7 August 1824 in St. Clair Co., AL.1 
Children

Citations

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

Green Franklin Whisenant

ID# 1248, b. 9 April 1827, d. 20 March 1889
Father*William Jenkins Whisenant b. 19 Mar 1795, d. 10 Dec 1870
Mother*Lucissa Green b. 9 Feb 1807, d. 17 Oct 1889
Birth*Green Franklin Whisenant was born on 9 April 1827 in St. Clair Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth N. Lay. 
Marriage*Green Franklin Whisenant married Lota C. Lewis on 15 August 1874 in Fayette Co., TX.2 
Death*Green Franklin Whisenant died on 20 March 1889 at age 61.1 
Burial*He was buried in Kopperl Cem., Kopperl, Bosque Co., TX, 32.070000,-97.497778.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Census record not found
1860Troup, Smith Co., TXage 33, farmer, personal property value $1700. He was a slave owner who owened 5 slave houses, with 26 slaves.
1870Washington Co., TX
1880Census record not found
Note*Green Franklin Whisenant served in Co. G, 1st. Reg. Calv., Texas State Troops. 

Family 1

Elizabeth N. Lay b. circa 1834, d. 4 December 1872
Marriage*He married Elizabeth N. Lay. 
Children

Family 2

Lota C. Lewis b. 29 January 1844, d. 10 May 1918
Marriage*Green Franklin Whisenant married Lota C. Lewis on 15 August 1874 in Fayette Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Nancy Catherine Whisenant

ID# 1249, b. circa 1828, d. before 1852
Father*William Jenkins Whisenant b. 19 Mar 1795, d. 10 Dec 1870
Mother*Lucissa Green b. 9 Feb 1807, d. 17 Oct 1889
Birth*Nancy Catherine Whisenant was born circa 1828 in St. Clair Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married James Madison Whorton on 5 November 1844 in St. Clair Co., AL.2 
Death*Nancy Catherine Whisenant died before 1852 in St. Clair Co., AL.1 
Census*Nancy Catherine Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in St. Clair Co., AL, age 19, md. 

Family

James Madison Whorton b. 1825
Child

Citations

  1. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.
  2. [S413] Alabama Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1800-1920.

John Dill Whisenant

ID# 1250, b. 15 February 1834, d. 11 April 1899
Father*William Jenkins Whisenant b. 19 Mar 1795, d. 10 Dec 1870
Mother*Lucissa Green b. 9 Feb 1807, d. 17 Oct 1889
Birth*John Dill Whisenant was born on 15 February 1834 in St. Clair Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Ann Pace on 30 May 1860 in Smith Co., TX.2 
Death*John Dill Whisenant died on 11 April 1899 in TX at age 65.1 
Burial*He was buried in Harmony Cem., Hopkins Co., TX, 33.003056,-95.345833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850St. Clair Co., ALage 16
1860Troup, Smith Co., TXage 26, farmer, real estate value $2600., personal property value $7000. The last name listed on the census was "Whisenant". He was a slave owner. He had two slave houses, and owned 9 slaves.
1870Smith Co., TX
1880Census record not found
Note*John Dill Whisenant enlisted as a Corporal in Co. G, 1st. Reg. Calv., TX State Troops. 
Name Variation As of 1870, John Dill Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.3 

Family

Sarah Ann Pace b. 22 October 1843, d. 2 June 1919
Marriage*He married Sarah Ann Pace on 30 May 1860 in Smith Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.