Genelie Maybelle Whisnant

ID# 12501, b. 18 September 1925
Father*John Alexander Whisnant b. 10 Apr 1897, d. 25 Jul 1966
Mother*Phebie Ardella Branch b. 17 Jul 1907, d. 9 Jul 1997
Birth*Genelie Maybelle Whisnant was born on 18 September 1925 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Census*Genelie Maybelle Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 4 yrs., 6 months. 

Citations

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

Letha Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 12502, b. 21 August 1925, d. 26 July 2012
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*Letha Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 21 August 1925 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married John Reid Benfield on 7 April 1946.3 
Death*Letha Elizabeth Whisenant died on 26 July 2012 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 86.4 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 4 yrs., 7 months
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 14, single, not in school, completed 7th. grade, resides with parents.
Obituary*
Residence* In 2009 Letha lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

John Reid Benfield b. 18 May 1920, d. 26 April 2009
Marriage*She married John Reid Benfield on 7 April 1946.3 
Child
  • Letha Ann Benfield5

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S82] Family Bible.
  4. [S428] Obituary.
  5. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Martha Elizabeth Whisnant

ID# 12503, b. 22 February 1925, d. 17 January 1999
Father*William Ernest Whisnant b. 22 Nov 1892, d. 5 May 1942
Mother*Zennie Bell Smith b. 1907, d. 31 Dec 1949
Birth*Martha Elizabeth Whisnant was born on 22 February 1925 in Lower Fork, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Sal R. Catalinotta on 4 December 1954.3 
Death*Martha Elizabeth Whisnant died on 17 January 1999 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 73.4,3 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NCage 5
1940Stony Creek, Nash Co., NCage 15, complete the 7th. grade.
Obituary*

Family

Sal R. Catalinotta b. 12 September 1916, d. 30 November 2003
Marriage*Martha Elizabeth Whisnant married Sal R. Catalinotta on 4 December 1954.3 
Children
  • Brenda Gayle Catalinotta
  • Joan Catalinotta

Citations

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

Harold Belvin Whisenant

ID# 12504, b. 20 December 1925, d. 21 September 2010
Harold B. Whisenant
(Obituary Photo)
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*Harold Belvin Whisenant was born on 20 December 1925 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3,4 
Death*He died on 21 September 2010 in Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, at age 84.3,4 
Burial*He was buried in Guilford Mem. Park Cem., Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, 36.010556,-79.903056. 
Obituary*
Census*Harold Belvin Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 4 yrs., 3 months. 
Residence* In 2005 Harold lived in Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC. 

Family 1

Betty Bradley

Family 2
Children
  • James Dickenson Whisenant2
  • Deborah Ann Whisenant2
  • Mark Andrew Whisenant2

Citations

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

Nora Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 12505, b. 16 August 1926, d. 25 August 2004
Father*Roby Evelyn Whisenant b. 27 May 1879, d. 17 Jan 1936
Mother*Rosa Cornelia Pritchard b. 28 Jun 1901, d. 22 Dec 1995
Birth*Nora Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 16 August 1926 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*She died on 25 August 2004 in Burlington, Alamance Co., NC, at age 78; Her married name was Phillips.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 4 yrs., 7 months
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 13, attending school, completed 6th. grade.
Residence* In 1992 Nora lived in Burlington, Alamance Co., NC. 

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.

Julia Etta Whisenant

ID# 12506, b. 11 April 1926, d. 15 May 1995
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*Julia Etta Whisenant was born on 11 April 1926 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Avery Lee Shillito on 17 October 1947 in Burlington, Alamance Co., NC.3 
Death*Julia Etta Whisenant died on 15 May 1995 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 69; widow. 
Burial*She was buried in Catawba Mem. Park Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.696667,-81.273889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 3 yrs., 11 months
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 13, attending school, completed 1 year high school.
Obituary*

Family

Avery Lee Shillito b. 5 May 1919, d. 1 March 1989
Marriage*Julia Etta Whisenant married Avery Lee Shillito on 17 October 1947 in Burlington, Alamance Co., NC.3 
Children
  • Avery Lee Shillito Jr.
  • William Lawrence Shillito
  • Evelyn Marie Shillito
  • Hugh Franklin Shillito
  • Richard Allen Shillito

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S179] Sarah Emily Whisenant Keller, "Keller, Sarah Emily," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 2000.

Paula H. Pressley

ID# 12507
MarriagePaula H. Pressley married Margaret Aleta Whisenant, daughter of Elbert Bostic Whisenant and Alma Page. 

Family

Margaret Aleta Whisenant b. 15 March 1923, d. 17 February 2013
Children
  • Ronald E. Pressley1
  • Paulo Davn Pressley1

Citations

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

Betty Lou Whisenant

ID# 12508, b. 15 July 1927, d. 13 September 2002
Father*Cleveland McDowell Whisenant b. 1 Oct 1887, d. 6 Nov 1943
Mother*Vernia Geneva Poteat b. 26 Feb 1908, d. 19 Mar 1960
Birth*Betty Lou Whisenant was born on 15 July 1927 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*She died on 13 September 2002 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 75.2 
Burial*She was buried in Pleasant Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Enola, Burke Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Asheville, Buncombe Co., NCage 2 yrs., 9 months
1940Asheville, Buncombe Co., NCage 12, completed the 5th. grade.
Obituary*

Family

Felton Carpenter

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.

Max Gardner Whisenant

ID# 12509, b. 16 July 1927, d. 22 January 2009
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*Max Gardner Whisenant was born on 16 July 1927 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Artie Faye Hilderbrand on 20 December 1957.4 
Death*Max Gardner Whisenant died on 22 January 2009 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 81.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Grandview Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.771944,-81.788333.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 3 yrs., 8 months
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 12, attending school, completed 5th. grade
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*Max Gardner Whisenant began military service on 30 November 1950 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 29 November 1952. 

Family

Artie Faye Hilderbrand b. 1 May 1940, d. 28 December 2011
Marriage*He married Artie Faye Hilderbrand on 20 December 1957.4 
Children
  • Stanley Max Whisenant
  • Timothy Gardner Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  4. [S82] Family Bible.

Eva May Whisnant

ID# 12511, b. 27 January 1929, d. July 1988
Father*James Lee Whisnant b. 4 Aug 1905, d. 16 Jan 1963
Mother*Mildred Pearl Ellington b. 8 Oct 1911, d. 31 Mar 1995
Birth*Eva May Whisnant was born on 27 January 1929 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Dallas David Gragg. 
Death*Eva May Whisnant died in July 1988 in NC at age 59.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 1 yr., 2 months
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 11, attending school, completed the 4th. grade.
Note*Eva May Whisnant Eva and Dallas had the following children: Tamela, Dail, and David Gragg. 

Family

Dallas David Gragg b. 27 April 1929, d. 13 November 1994

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

Ethel Cornelius Whisenant

ID# 12513, b. 11 December 1930, d. 24 September 2000
Father*Roby Evelyn Whisenant b. 27 May 1879, d. 17 Jan 1936
Mother*Rosa Cornelia Pritchard b. 28 Jun 1901, d. 22 Dec 1995
Birth*Ethel Cornelius Whisenant was born on 11 December 1930 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Roscoe Terry Kay circa 1950. 
Death*Ethel Cornelius Whisenant died on 24 September 2000 in Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, at age 69.2 
Burial*She was buried in Guilford Mem. Park Cem., Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, 36.010556,-79.903056. 
Census*Ethel Cornelius Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 9, attending school, completed 2nd. grade. 

Family

Roscoe Terry Kay b. 20 December 1922, d. 7 May 2006
Children

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.

Grace Doris Whisenant

ID# 12515, b. 19 November 1930, d. 22 August 1969
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*Grace Doris Whisenant was born on 19 November 1930 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 22 August 1969 at age 38.2 
Burial*She was buried in St. Mary's Eps. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC. 
Census*Grace Doris Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 9, attending school, completed 1st. grade. 

Family

Raymond Milas Allman
Children
  • Ellie Mc Allman3 b. 3 Jun 1947, d. 21 Jun 1995
  • Mary Grace Allman3
  • Brenda Dian Allman3
  • Linda Kay Allman3
  • Samuel Milas Allman

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Ethel Lorena Whisnant

ID# 12517, b. 10 June 1931, d. 5 September 2012
Father*John Alexander Whisnant b. 10 Apr 1897, d. 25 Jul 1966
Mother*Phebie Ardella Branch b. 17 Jul 1907, d. 9 Jul 1997
Birth*Ethel Lorena Whisnant was born on 10 June 1931 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*She died on 5 September 2012 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 81.3 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Grove U.M.C. Cem., Burke Co., NC. 
Obituary*
Census*Ethel Lorena Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 8, attending school, and has completed the 2nd. grade. 
Residence* In 1999 Ethel lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 
Note*She Ethel was legally adopted by John's brother James Lee Whisenant. 

Family

Ralph Harbison Kincaid
Children
  • Effie Lorena Kincaid4
  • Patricia Louise Kincaid4

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.
  4. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Lena Leontine Pons

ID# 12518, b. 19 February 1908, d. 1 July 1996
Birth*Lena Leontine Pons was born on 19 February 1908 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Charles Augustus Whisenant, son of William Richard Whisenant and Dolly C. Keaton, on 28 November 1929.2 
Death*Lena Leontine Pons died on 1 July 1996 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 88; widow.3 
Burial*She was buried in Waldensian Pres. Cem., Burke Co., NC. 
Obituary*
Census*Lena Leontine Pons appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Lovelady, Burke Co., NC, age 36, md., completed 5th. grade. She works at the hosiery mill. Her wage last year was $360. 

Family

Charles Augustus Whisenant b. May 1900, d. 6 September 1958
Children
  • Dolly Edith Whisenant
  • Alma Alice Whisenant+ b. 5 Dec 1931, d. 26 Jul 1986
  • Charles Augustus Whisenant Jr.
  • Francis Richard Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Alma Alice Whisenant

ID# 12519, b. 5 December 1931, d. 26 July 1986
Father*Charles Augustus Whisenant b. May 1900, d. 6 Sep 1958
Mother*Lena Leontine Pons b. 19 Feb 1908, d. 1 Jul 1996
Birth*Alma Alice Whisenant was born on 5 December 1931 in Lovelady, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Granville Wilburn Morrow on 12 August 1951.3 
Death*Alma Alice Whisenant died on 26 July 1986 in Burke Co., NC, at age 54.3 
Census*Alma Alice Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Lovelady, Burke Co., NC, age 8, attending school, completed 2nd. grade. 

Family

Granville Wilburn Morrow b. 5 May 1930, d. 21 February 2009
Child
  • Steven Granville Morrow

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Sarah Mae Whisnant

ID# 12520, b. 10 April 1932, d. August 1979
Father*Durell Shafter Whisnant b. 19 Jan 1899, d. 3 Dec 1968
Mother*Mary Essie Brittain b. 9 Jun 1904, d. 15 Oct 1970
Birth*Sarah Mae Whisnant was born on 10 April 1932 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*She died in August 1979 at age 47.3 
Census*Sarah Mae Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 7, not attending school, not completed any grade. 

Family

James C. Cannon
Children
  • Montene Cannon4
  • James Lynn Cannon4
  • Roy Arnold Cannon4

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. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Cecil Cameul Whisenant

ID# 12523, b. 28 February 1933, d. 5 June 2014
Father*Roby Evelyn Whisenant b. 27 May 1879, d. 17 Jan 1936
Mother*Rosa Cornelia Pritchard b. 28 Jun 1901, d. 22 Dec 1995
Birth*Cecil Cameul Whisenant was born on 28 February 1933 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 5 June 2014 in NC at age 81.3 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.3 
Obituary*
Nickname Cecil Cameul Whisenant also went by the name of Pete. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 7, attending school, not completed any grade. 
Residence In 1991 Cecil lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 
Residence* In 2005 Cecil lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Sadie Mae Whisnant
Children
  • Ronnie Steven Whisenant
  • Jerry Dennis Whisenant b. 15 Aug 1961, d. 25 May 2012
  • Sandra Denise Whisenant
  • Thomas Andrew Whisenant

Citations

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

George Thomas Whisenant

ID# 12525, b. 25 February 1934, d. 14 May 1992
Father*James Lee Whisnant b. 4 Aug 1905, d. 16 Jan 1963
Mother*Mildred Pearl Ellington b. 8 Oct 1911, d. 31 Mar 1995
Birth*George Thomas Whisenant was born on 25 February 1934 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 14 May 1992 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 58; married, Served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.2 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 
Census*George Thomas Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 6, not attending school. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service Airman 2nd. class, U.S. Air Force Korea. 

Family

Hazel Aeirwantia Herman
Child
  • George Thomas Whisenant Jr.

Citations

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

Fred James Whisnant

ID# 12526, b. 29 January 1935, d. 29 April 1996
Father*Durell Shafter Whisnant b. 19 Jan 1899, d. 3 Dec 1968
Mother*Mary Essie Brittain b. 9 Jun 1904, d. 15 Oct 1970
Birth*Fred James Whisnant was born on 29 January 1935 in Lovelady, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Evelyn Mae Webster. 
Death*Fred James Whisnant died on 29 April 1996 in Roanoke, VA, at age 61. 
Burial*He was buried in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Cem., Roanoke, VA, 37.325556,-79.963889. 
Census*Fred James Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 5, not attending school. 

Family

Evelyn Mae Webster b. 17 October 1937, d. 31 May 2008
Children
  • Eddie Whisnant
  • Barry Whisnant
  • Rhonda Whisnant
  • Angela Whisnant
  • Sharon Dawn Whisnant b. 16 May 1961, d. 21 Apr 1992

Citations

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

George Toy Whisenant Jr.

ID# 12527, b. 15 May 1935, d. February 1970
Father*George Toy Whisenant b. 24 Nov 1905, d. 18 Dec 1966
Mother*Reldy Mary Ann Mull b. 16 Feb 1908, d. 20 Aug 1987
Birth*George Toy Whisenant Jr. was born on 15 May 1935 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died in February 1970 in NC at age 34.1 
Census*George Toy Whisenant Jr. appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 4. 

Family
Children
  • Rita Jo Whisenant
  • George Whisenant
  • Mary Lou Whisenant
  • Connie Whisenant

Citations

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

Irene Annie Whisenant

ID# 12528, b. 23 January 1935, d. 11 April 2015
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*Irene Annie Whisenant was born on 23 January 1935 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Robert Lee Powell. 
Death*Irene Annie Whisenant died on 11 April 2015 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 80.3 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC. 
Note*Irene Annie Whisenant Her married name was also Watson. 
Obituary*
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 5, not in school. 

Family

Robert Lee Powell b. 29 April 1934, d. 8 June 1999
Marriage*She married Robert Lee Powell. 
Children
  • Bruce Alvin Powell4
  • Brad Nelson Powell4

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.
  4. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Charles Julian Whisenant

ID# 12529, b. 24 March 1935, d. 27 August 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*Charles Julian Whisenant was born on 24 March 1935 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 27 August 2005 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 70.2 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 
Obituary*
Name Variation Charles Julian Whisenant was also known as Sonny. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 5, not attending school. 
Residence* In 2000 Charles lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 
Name Variation Charles Julian Whisenant was also known as Charles Julian Whisnant.4 

Family 1

Ada Nadean Miller
Children

Family 2

Dianne Drum

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. [S418] PublicData.com, online http://PublicData.com

Joe Ben Whisnant

ID# 12530, b. 6 April 1935, d. 27 November 1996
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*Joe Ben Whisnant was born on 6 April 1935 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 27 November 1996 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 61; married.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444; U.S. Navy. 
Obituary*
Name Variation Joe Ben Whisnant was also known as Tiny. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 4. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 21 July 1954 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 20 June 1958. 
Note*He was the owner of Whisnant's Photography, in Morganton, North Carolina. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy for which he received the China Campaign Medal for service during the China/Formosa, ERA 50-57 aboard the U.S.S. Shangri-La. 

Family

Dorothy Lou Jean Norman
Child
  • John Darren Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Doris Gertrude Whisenant

ID# 12531, b. 9 July 1934, d. 5 June 2004
Father*Iverson Lee Whisenant b. 17 Jun 1909, d. 19 Jul 1992
Mother*Marie Minnie Epley b. 4 Jul 1914, d. 20 Jul 1998
Birth*Doris Gertrude Whisenant was born on 9 July 1934 in Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married David Calaway Hurst. 
Death*Doris Gertrude Whisenant died on 5 June 2004 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 69.2 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 
Census*Doris Gertrude Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 6, not attending school. 
Residence* In 1998 Doris lived in Valdese, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

David Calaway Hurst b. 9 December 1927, d. 1 July 2015
Child
  • Deborah Marie Hurst3

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. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Ray Harley Whisnant

ID# 12534, b. 1 August 1936, d. 19 June 2011
Father*John Ray Whisnant b. 1 Feb 1917, d. 29 Apr 1993
Mother*Minnie Pearl Miller b. 2 Sep 1916, d. 22 Mar 2003
Birth*Ray Harley Whisnant was born on 1 August 1936 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 19 June 2011 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, at age 74; U.S. Army Vet.3 
Obituary*
Census*Ray Harley Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 3. 
Residence* In 2009 Ray lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family 1

Pansy Ellan McClellan
Children
  • Roxanne Rae Whisnant
  • Rita Kay Whisnant

Family 2

Sharon Joan Powell

Citations

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

Nora Ellen Fox

ID# 12535, b. 31 March 1918, d. 2 November 1998
Father*John William Fox b. 1 Sep 1890, d. 19 Jan 1970
Birth*Nora Ellen Fox was born on 31 March 1918 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Harold Douglas Whisnant, son of Frank Douglas Whisnant and Mertie Alice Mincey, on 3 November 1934.1 
Burial*Nora Ellen Fox was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 
Death*She died on 2 November 1998 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 80.2 
Obituary*
Census*Nora Ellen Fox appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 22, md., 5th. grade education, not employed. 

Family

Harold Douglas Whisnant b. 14 February 1919, d. 7 May 1993
Children

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Ellie Faye Whisenant

ID# 12536, b. 8 November 1936, d. 28 April 2015
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*Ellie Faye Whisenant was born on 8 November 1936 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married William Riley McCoy on 27 August 1954.3 
Death*Ellie Faye Whisenant died on 28 April 2015 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 78.2 
Burial*She was buried in El Bethal Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.76274,-81.73957. 
Obituary*
Census*Ellie Faye Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 3. 
Residence* In August 2012 Ellie lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

William Riley McCoy b. 21 December 1933, d. 30 September 1985
Marriage*She married William Riley McCoy on 27 August 1954.3 
Children
  • William Randall McCoy4
  • Rita Carol McCoy4

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S82] Family Bible.
  4. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Betty Iva Whisnant1

ID# 12537, b. 29 August 1936, d. 15 October 1936
Father*Raymond Herbert Whisnant b. 9 Nov 1916, d. 21 Apr 1995
Mother*Lela Linda Benfield b. 13 Jul 1919, d. 17 Oct 2007
Birth*Betty Iva Whisnant was born on 29 August 1936 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.2,1,3 
Death*She died on 15 October 1936 in Burke Co., NC.1,3 
Burial*She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Mabel Louise Whisenant

ID# 12538, b. 24 August 1936, d. 12 November 2012
Father*Iverson Lee Whisenant b. 17 Jun 1909, d. 19 Jul 1992
Mother*Marie Minnie Epley b. 4 Jul 1914, d. 20 Jul 1998
Birth*Mabel Louise Whisenant was born on 24 August 1936 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Billy E. Kelly. 
Death*Mabel Louise Whisenant died on 12 November 2012 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 76.3 
Burial*She was buried in Glen Alpine Cem., Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC, 35.728056,-81.784722. 
Obituary*
Census*Mabel Louise Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 3. 
Residence* In 2004 Mabel lived in Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Billy E. Kelly
Marriage*She married Billy E. Kelly. 
Children
  • Gary Eugene Kelly4
  • Billy Brian Kelly4
  • Susan Donella Kelly4
  • Donna Louise Kelly4

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.
  4. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Ernest Wayne Whisnant

ID# 12539, b. 27 August 1937, d. 9 August 1998
Father*Dewey Ernest Whisnant b. 18 Apr 1917, d. 20 Apr 1975
Mother*Artie Jane Lail b. 14 Aug 1918, d. 4 Jun 1955
Birth*Ernest Wayne Whisnant was born on 27 August 1937 in Drexel, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 9 August 1998 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 60; married. 
Burial*He was buried in Catawba Mem. Park Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.696667,-81.273889. 
Obituary*
Census*Ernest Wayne Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Drexel, Burke Co., NC, age 2. 
Note*He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired volunteer fireman with the Longview Fire Department after 23 years of service. 

Family

Shirley Ernestine Jolly
Children
  • Beverly J. Whisnant
  • Kimberly Dawn Whisnant
  • Scott Wayne Whisnant

Citations

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

Paul Benjamin Whisnant

ID# 12541, b. 23 August 1937, d. 18 October 1937
Father*Raymond Herbert Whisnant b. 9 Nov 1916, d. 21 Apr 1995
Mother*Lela Linda Benfield b. 13 Jul 1919, d. 17 Oct 2007
Birth*Paul Benjamin Whisnant was born on 23 August 1937 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 18 October 1937.3 
Burial*He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222. 

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Rossie Ida Grace Whisnant

ID# 12542, b. 7 January 1938, d. 7 November 1996
Father*John Alexander Whisnant b. 10 Apr 1897, d. 25 Jul 1966
Mother*Phebie Ardella Branch b. 17 Jul 1907, d. 9 Jul 1997
Birth*Rossie Ida Grace Whisnant was born on 7 January 1938 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 7 November 1996 in Durham, Durham Co., NC, at age 58; divorced. Her married name was Wynne.2 
Burial*She was buried in Carolina Memorial Gardens Cem., Creedmoor, Granville Co., NC, 36.127500,-78.680833.3 
Census*Rossie Ida Grace Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 2. 

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Sara L. Whisnant

ID# 12543, b. 23 March 1938, d. 23 March 1938
Father*James Lee Whisnant b. 4 Aug 1905, d. 16 Jan 1963
Mother*Mildred Pearl Ellington b. 8 Oct 1911, d. 31 Mar 1995
Birth*Sara L. Whisnant was born on 23 March 1938 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 23 March 1938 in Burke Co., NC.3 
Burial*She was buried in Fairview United Methodist Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.868611,-81.768333.4 

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Velma Shafter Whisnant

ID# 12544, b. 16 March 1938, d. 5 April 1994
Father*Durell Shafter Whisnant b. 19 Jan 1899, d. 3 Dec 1968
Mother*Mary Essie Brittain b. 9 Jun 1904, d. 15 Oct 1970
Birth*Velma Shafter Whisnant was born on 16 March 1938 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 5 April 1994 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 56.1 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 
Obituary*
Census*Velma Shafter Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 2. 

Family

Wilma Marie O'Ham
Children
  • Richard Brian Whisnant
  • Scott Allen Whisnant
  • Curtis Dean Whisnant b. 29 Nov 1964, d. 13 May 2009
  • Donna Marie Whisnant
  • Wanda Denise Whisnant
  • Bobby Eugene Whisnant

Citations

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

Lola Blanch Freeman

ID# 12545, b. 9 August 1923, d. 22 June 2004
Birth*Lola Blanch Freeman was born on 9 August 1923 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Robert E. Lee Whisenant, son of Eli Morrison Whisenant and Lucinda Whisenant, in 1937 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Death*Lola Blanch Freeman died on 22 June 2004 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 80.1 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 
Obituary*
Census*Lola Blanch Freeman appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 16, md., not attending school, highest grade completed in 3rd. grade, not employed. 

Family

Robert E. Lee Whisenant b. 5 October 1914, d. 21 January 1972
Children

Citations

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

Arvel Gene Whisenant1

ID# 12548, b. 19 May 1938, d. 4 January 2014
Father*William Sidney Whisenant Jr. b. 22 Jun 1896, d. 23 Nov 1959
Mother*Mamie Elizabeth Secrest b. 8 Apr 1903, d. 30 May 1990
Birth*Arvel Gene Whisenant was born on 19 May 1938 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.2,3,4,5 
Marriage*He married Thelma Mae Brittain circa 1964. 
Death*Arvel Gene Whisenant died on 4 January 2014 in Drexel, Burke Co., NC, at age 75.4,5 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 
Obituary*
Name Variation Arvel Gene Whisenant was also known as Arvel Jean Whisenant. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 2. 
Residence* In April 2013 Arvel lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Thelma Mae Brittain b. 14 September 1933, d. 5 April 2013
Marriage*He married Thelma Mae Brittain circa 1964. 

Citations

  1. [S418] PublicData.com, online http://PublicData.com
  2. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S428] Obituary.
  5. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Clara Mae Hamby

ID# 12550, b. 20 June 1913, d. 22 December 1980
Birth*Clara Mae Hamby was born on 20 June 1913 in TN.1 
Marriage*She married Littie Harrison Whisenant, son of Amos Pierce Whisenant and Hester Annie Orders. 
Death*Clara Mae Hamby died on 22 December 1980 in Guilford Co., NC, at age 67; married.2 
Census*Clara Mae Hamby appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 26, md., completed 5 yrs. of school. She is employed as a loopier at the hosiery mill. Her wage last year was $540. 

Family

Littie Harrison Whisenant b. 12 August 1907, d. 10 July 1994
Children
  • Phillip Eugene Whisenant
  • Kenneth Harrison Whisenant Sr.
  • Phyllis Elaine Whisenant

Citations

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