Eliza More Whisenant

ID# 12480, b. 19 November 1913, d. 26 June 1967
Father*Roby Evelyn Whisenant b. 27 May 1879, d. 17 Jan 1936
Mother*Maggie Matilda Carswell b. 8 Oct 1880, d. 27 Jul 1920
Birth*Eliza More Whisenant was born on 19 November 1913 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Clarence E. Bryant
Death*Eliza More Whisenant died on 26 June 1967 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 53; married. Note: Her death certificate listed her name as "Elizabeth Annie Bryant". The informant was Broughton Hospital Records.2 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.2 
Name Variation Eliza More Whisenant was also known as Elizabeth Annie Whisenant.2 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 6. 

Family

Clarence E. Bryant b. 21 November 1910, d. 25 March 1999

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Sudie Marcie Whisenant

ID# 12481, b. 10 November 1914, d. April 1984
Father*Ervin Morehead Whisenant b. 8 Mar 1883, d. 13 Feb 1953
Mother*Rosa Lee Seagle b. 12 Oct 1888, d. 26 Feb 1917
Birth*Sudie Marcie Whisenant was born on 10 November 1914 in Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Thomas Boyd Cornwell
Death*Sudie Marcie Whisenant died in April 1984 in SC at age 69.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Catawba, York Co., SCage 5
1930Catawba, York Co., SCage 16
1940Catawba, York Co., SCage 25, md., completed 4th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 5, sheet 13A, line 30, household #200]

Family

Thomas Boyd Cornwell b. 16 August 1914, d. April 1978
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Rosa Mae Whisenant

ID# 12483, b. 22 July 1915, d. 23 July 1983
Father*Louis Winfield Whisenant b. 1 Mar 1886, d. 21 Apr 1941
Mother*Ollie Lee Orders b. 28 Aug 1884, d. 10 Jun 1969
Birth*Rosa Mae Whisenant was born on 22 July 1915 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married George Nelson Beach
Death*Rosa Mae Whisenant died on 23 July 1983 in Burke Co., NC, at age 68.4,3 
Burial*She was buried in Calvin Hgts. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.735000,-81.732778

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 4
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 14, single

Family

George Nelson Beach b. 20 November 1914, d. 24 November 1975
Children
  • Nancy Carolyn Beach
  • Margaret Ann Beach
  • James Edward Beach
  • Jerry Nelson Beach

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S143] Letter, Robert Alexander Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.

Martha Ellie Nora Whisenant

ID# 12484, b. 21 October 1916, d. 25 July 1991
Father*Cleveland McDowell Whisenant b. 1 Oct 1887, d. 6 Nov 1943
Mother*Lola Keller Deal b. 29 Apr 1886, d. 1 Oct 1925
Birth*Martha Ellie Nora Whisenant was born on 21 October 1916 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Willard Earl Neathery on 6 September 1947.4 
Death*Martha Ellie Nora Whisenant died on 25 July 1991 at age 74.4,3 
Burial*She was buried in Sidener Cem., Saint Elmo, Fayette Co., IL, 38.983889,-88.877500

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 3 yrs., 9 months
1930Asheville, Buncombe Co., NCage 12

Family

Willard Earl Neathery b. 30 September 1920, d. 25 November 2000
Children
  • Earl Neathery
  • Lola Neathery

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S192] Letter, Nellie Elizabeth Whisenant Towery to Raymond C. Whisnant, 2002.

Isiah David Whisonant

ID# 12485, b. 15 April 1916, d. 27 December 1995
Father*Ervin Morehead Whisenant b. 8 Mar 1883, d. 13 Feb 1953
Mother*Rosa Lee Seagle b. 12 Oct 1888, d. 26 Feb 1917
Birth*Isiah David Whisonant was born on 15 April 1916 in Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 27 December 1995 in York Co., SC, at age 79.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Catawba, York Co., SCage 3 yrs., 7 months
1930Catawba, York Co., SCage 14
1940Rock Hill, York Co., SCage 23, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a machinist at a finishing plant. His wage last year was $800. He owns his home valued at $1050. [s.d. 5, e.d. 46-25, sheet 5B, line 42, household #84]
Milit-Beg*Isiah David Whisonant began military service on 10 December 1942 in SC U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 6 March 1946. 

Family

Evelyn [unknown]

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Boyd Clyde Whisenant

ID# 12486, b. 13 February 1917, d. 18 December 1992
Father*Fredie Earsel Whisenant b. 12 Nov 1889, d. 30 Jan 1969
Mother*Maude Lee Short b. 27 May 1896, d. 15 Sep 1970
Birth*Boyd Clyde Whisenant was born on 13 February 1917 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 18 December 1992 at age 75. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 2 yrs., 10 months
1930Valdese, Burke Co., NCage 13
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 23, single, completed 7th. grade. He works at the cotton mill. His wage last year was $550. He resides with his parents.

Family

Child
  • Gwendelyn Jean Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mable Annie Whisenant

ID# 12487, b. 30 November 1921, d. 21 August 1983
Father*Fredie Earsel Whisenant b. 12 Nov 1889, d. 30 Jan 1969
Mother*Maude Lee Short b. 27 May 1896, d. 15 Sep 1970
Marriage*Mable Annie Whisenant married David Annas
Birth*Mable Annie Whisenant was born on 30 November 1921 in Lovelady, Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 21 August 1983 in Burke Co., NC, at age 61.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Valdese, Burke Co., NCage 8
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 18, single, completed 5th. grade. She works as a spinner in the cotton mill. Her wage last year was $550. She resides with her parents.

Family

David Annas
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Avna Lola Whisenant

ID# 12489, b. 29 March 1919, d. 29 December 2006
Father*Fredie Earsel Whisenant b. 12 Nov 1889, d. 30 Jan 1969
Mother*Maude Lee Short b. 27 May 1896, d. 15 Sep 1970
Birth*Avna Lola Whisenant was born on 29 March 1919 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Millard E. Smith
Marriage*Avna Lola Whisenant married Curtis Lee Barnette
BurialAvna Lola Whisenant was buried in High Peak Bapt. Cem., Burke Co., NC
Death*She died on 29 December 2006 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, at age 87.3 
Burial*She was buried in High Peak Bapt. Cem., Burke Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 6 months
1930Valdese, Burke Co., NCage 11
Note*Avna Lola Whisenant She was the mother of Michael Curtis Barnette. 
Obituary*

Family 1

Millard E. Smith
Marriage*She married Millard E. Smith

Family 2

Curtis Lee Barnette b. 11 September 1928, d. 16 November 1970
Marriage*Avna Lola Whisenant married Curtis Lee Barnette

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Robert Guy Whisnant

ID# 12490, b. 20 April 1920, d. 31 July 1994
Father*Robert John Whisenant Jr. b. 21 Apr 1894, d. 11 May 1938
Mother*Abbey Alton Clay b. 16 Aug 1891, d. 8 Dec 1970
Birth*Robert Guy Whisnant was born on 20 April 1920 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Catherine Annalee Whisnant, daughter of Durell Shafter Whisnant and Mary Essie Brittain
Death*Robert Guy Whisnant died on 31 July 1994 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 74; widowed.1 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 9
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, completed 7th. grade. He's employed as a glue jointer at furniture factory. His income last years was $480. He resides in his mother's household.
Obituary*
Name Variation Robert Guy Whisnant was also known as Whisenant.3 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 15 November 1942 in SC U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 1 January 1946. 
Note*He retired from Henderson Furniture Company in 1983. 

Family

Catherine Annalee Whisnant b. 15 July 1926, d. 22 May 1988
Marriage*He married Catherine Annalee Whisnant, daughter of Durell Shafter Whisnant and Mary Essie Brittain
Child
  • Robert Gary Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S418] PublicData.com, online http://PublicData.com

Martha Louise Whisenant

ID# 12491, b. 17 March 1920, d. 28 November 2005
Father*John Lloyd Whisenant b. 5 Oct 1894, d. 26 Jun 1960
Mother*Ellie Mae Smith b. 6 Jan 1898, d. 3 Feb 1969
Birth*Martha Louise Whisenant was born on 17 March 1920 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Johnny A. Dale on 25 July 1936.3 
Death*Martha Louise Whisenant died on 28 November 2005 in Burke Co., NC, at age 85.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 10
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 20, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-22, sheet 6A]
Residence* In 2000 Martha lived in Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC

Family

Johnny A. Dale b. 12 November 1914, d. 12 June 2000
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S82] Family Bible.
  4. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  5. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

William Dickson Whisenant

ID# 12492, b. 13 January 1921, d. 8 December 1967
Father*Cleveland McDowell Whisenant b. 1 Oct 1887, d. 6 Nov 1943
Mother*Lola Keller Deal b. 29 Apr 1886, d. 1 Oct 1925
Birth*William Dickson Whisenant was born on 13 January 1921 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Pauline Cleo Morrow
Death*William Dickson Whisenant died on 8 December 1967 at age 46.3 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778
Census*William Dickson Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, age 9. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 23 February 1942 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-EndHe ended military service on 28 September 1945. 
Milit-BegHe began military service on 19 October 1958 Branch unknown. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 8 December 1967; Several enlistments from 1942 to 1958. 

Family

Pauline Cleo Morrow b. 14 March 1921, d. 15 November 1999
Marriage*He married Pauline Cleo Morrow
Children
  • Jack Whisenant
  • William Dickson Whisenant Jr.
  • Eddie Lee Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S192] Letter, Nellie Elizabeth Whisenant Towery to Raymond C. Whisnant, 2002.

Effie Jane Whisenant

ID# 12493, b. 29 July 1921, d. 17 February 2004
Father*Amos Pierce Whisenant b. 19 Apr 1881, d. 27 May 1952
Mother*Hester Annie Orders b. 28 Feb 1881, d. 16 Oct 1957
Birth*Effie Jane Whisenant was born on 29 July 1921 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*She died on 17 February 2004 in Connelly Springs, Burke Co., NC, at age 82.2,4 
Burial*She was buried in McDowell Memorial Pk. Cem., East Marion, McDowell Co., NC, 35.704167,-81.977500.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 7
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 20, single, completed 3 years of school. She resides with her parents.
Obituary*
Residence* In 1997 Effie lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC

Family

Clyde James Ray
Children
  • Bobby Ray
  • William Ed Billy Whisenant
  • Junior Clyde Ray b. 12 May 1949, d. 6 Jul 2002
  • Jimmy Lloyd Ray
  • Mack Allan Ray
  • Michael Walton Ray
  • Leroy Ray
  • Amos Ray

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S428] Obituary.

Margaret Louise Whisenant

ID# 12494, b. 20 July 1922, d. 15 November 2013
Father*James Lee Whisenant b. 18 Dec 1901, d. 5 May 1975
Mother*Sally Louise Whisnant b. 24 Apr 1902, d. 17 Jul 1982
Birth*Margaret Louise Whisenant was born on 20 July 1922 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Noah Jacob Benfield, son of Jacob Lee Benfield and Martha Elizabeth Whisenant
Death*Margaret Louise Whisenant died on 15 November 2013 in Burke Co., NC, at age 91.2 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 7
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 17, md., not in school, last grade 7th. She and her husband, and child reside in the household of her parents.

Family

Noah Jacob Benfield b. 17 May 1920, d. 29 December 2003
Children
  • Jacob Clifford Benfield3
  • Kenneth Warren Benfield3

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Tillman Riddle Whisenant

ID# 12495, b. 17 May 1923, d. 14 October 2000
Father*Cleveland McDowell Whisenant b. 1 Oct 1887, d. 6 Nov 1943
Mother*Lola Keller Deal b. 29 Apr 1886, d. 1 Oct 1925
Birth*Tillman Riddle Whisenant was born on 17 May 1923 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Beatrice Childers
Death*Tillman Riddle Whisenant died on 14 October 2000 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 77.3,4 
Burial*He was buried in Sharon Mem. Park Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.185000,-80.772778

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Asheville, Buncombe Co., NCage 7
1940Yadkin Valley, Caldwell Co., NCage 16, single, attending school, completed 2 years of high school. He is attending the Patterson School. [e.d. 14-32, sheet 15A, line #33]

Family

Beatrice Childers b. 13 July 1925, d. 19 February 2007
Children
  • Tillman Dale Whisenant
  • Linda Susan Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  4. [S28] Tombstone.

Howard Wilson Whisenant

ID# 12496, b. 26 August 1923, d. 11 April 1996
Father*John Lloyd Whisenant b. 5 Oct 1894, d. 26 Jun 1960
Mother*Ellie Mae Smith b. 6 Jan 1898, d. 3 Feb 1969
Birth*Howard Wilson Whisenant was born on 26 August 1923 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Bertha Mae Dale on 22 August 1942.3 
Divorce*Howard Wilson Whisenant and Bertha Mae Dale were divorced on 8 June 1976 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Death*Howard Wilson Whisenant died on 11 April 1996 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 72; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 6
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 16, not attending school, completed 6th. grade, not employed, resides with his parents.
Obituary*

Family 1

Margaret Moore

Family 2

Bertha Mae Dale b. 20 August 1926, d. 21 January 1987
Marriage*Howard Wilson Whisenant married Bertha Mae Dale on 22 August 1942.3 
Divorce*Howard Wilson Whisenant and Bertha Mae Dale were divorced on 8 June 1976 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Children
  • Jerry Leon Whisenant
  • David Howard Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S82] Family Bible.

Ruby Eloise Whisnant

ID# 12497, b. 10 December 1924, d. 13 July 2012
Father*Elbert Bostic Whisenant b. 5 May 1896, d. 16 Apr 1967
Mother*Alma Page b. c 1898
Birth*Ruby Eloise Whisnant was born on 10 December 1924 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Russell Bedford
Death*Ruby Eloise Whisnant died on 13 July 2012 at age 87. 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 5
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 15, attending school, completed 7th. grade.
Obituary*
Residence* In October 2010 Ruby lived in Valdese, Burke Co., NC

Family

Russell Bedford b. 22 June 1922, d. 28 July 1973
Marriage*She married Russell Bedford
Children
  • Judy Marie Bedford3
  • Brenda Lee Bedford3
  • Russell Olin Bedford3 b. 17 Feb 1946, d. 28 Nov 2008
  • Larry Dean Bedford3
  • Terry Dale Bedford3

Citations

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

Alma Juanita Whisenant

ID# 12498, b. 5 January 1924, d. 27 November 2007
Father*Fredie Earsel Whisenant b. 12 Nov 1889, d. 30 Jan 1969
Mother*Maude Lee Short b. 27 May 1896, d. 15 Sep 1970
Birth*Alma Juanita Whisenant was born on 5 January 1924 in Icard, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Arthur Grant Pearson
Death*Alma Juanita Whisenant died on 27 November 2007 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 83.3 
Burial*She was buried in United Bapt. Ch. Cem., Valdese, Burke Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Valdese, Burke Co., NCage 6
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 16, single, attending school, completed 7th. grade.
Obituary*

Family

Arthur Grant Pearson b. 14 April 1923, d. 12 December 2000
Marriage*Alma Juanita Whisenant married Arthur Grant Pearson
Children
  • Terryl Pearson
  • Grant Eugene Pearson
  • Michael Lynn Pearson
  • Barry Lee Pearson b. 23 Jul 1949
  • Randy Dean Pearson b. 28 Jan 1950, d. 7 Mar 1950
  • Detra Phyllis Pearson
  • Patricia Lana Pearson
  • Byron Neal Pearson

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Robert Lee Whisenant

ID# 12499, b. 28 October 1923, d. 10 June 2007
Father*John Dickson Whisenant b. 16 Jun 1890, d. 7 Jun 1966
Mother*Martha Ida Baughman b. 30 Jun 1894, d. 1 Jul 1962
Birth*Robert Lee Whisenant was born on 28 October 1923 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 10 June 2007 in High Point, Guilford Co., NC, at age 83.3 
Burial*He was buried in Holly Hill Memorial Pk. Cem., Guilford Co., NC
Obituary*
Nickname Robert Lee Whisenant also went by the name of Jack. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 6. 

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Cameron Tellis Whisnant Jr.

ID# 12500, b. 21 July 1924, d. November 1925
Father*Cameron Tellis Whisnant Sr. b. 10 Sep 1904, d. 18 Mar 1974
Mother*Lettie Annie Powell b. 4 May 1906, d. 1 Jun 1977
Birth*Cameron Tellis Whisnant Jr. was born on 21 July 1924 in Linville, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died in November 1925 at age 1.3 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.3 

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S209] Letter, Hannie Lucille Whisnant Owens to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1998.