Marshall Toy Whisenant

ID# 12651, b. 8 August 1951, d. 25 June 1979
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*Marshall Toy Whisenant was born on 8 August 1951 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 25 June 1979 in VA at age 27.3 

Family

Connie Bailey
Child
  • Angel 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

Connie Annas

ID# 12655, b. 29 April 1942, d. 29 April 2011
Father*David Annas
Mother*Mable Annie Whisenant b. 30 Nov 1921, d. 21 Aug 1983
Birth*Connie Annas was born on 29 April 1942 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 29 April 2011 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 69.1 
Burial*She was buried in United Bapt. Ch. Cem., Valdese, Burke Co., NC.1 

Family

Philip Wood

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Myrtle Ophelia Whisenant

ID# 12657, b. 12 October 1914, d. May 1984
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*Myrtle Ophelia Whisenant was born on 12 October 1914 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*She died in May 1984 in TN at age 69.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 5 yrs., 2 months
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 15

Family

Boyd L. Matheson
Children
  • Finaly Dixon Matheson4
  • Nancy Josephine Matheson4

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

Mary Lou Whisnant

ID# 12659, b. 14 January 1926, d. 15 September 1996
Mother*Rebecca Marie Whisnant b. 1 Jun 1910, d. 18 Mar 1996
Marriage*Mary Lou Whisnant married James Henderson McDade. 
Birth*Mary Lou Whisnant was born on 14 January 1926 in NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 15 September 1996 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 70.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.81743,-81.61956. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 4 yrs., 3 months
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 14, not attending school, completed 2 years of school. She resides with her mother and step-father.
Obituary*

Family

James Henderson McDade b. 9 August 1924, d. 21 November 1978
Marriage*Mary Lou Whisnant married James Henderson McDade. 
Children
  • Patricia Jane McDade
  • Linda Kaye McDade
  • Sandy Gail McDade
  • Chucky Wayne McDade
  • Casha McDade

Citations

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

Iva Etta Whisnant

ID# 12660, b. 15 December 1926
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*Iva Etta Whisnant was born on 15 December 1926 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 3 yrs., 3 months
1940Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 12, attending school, and has completed 4th. grade.

Citations

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

Robert Junior Whisenant

ID# 12661, b. 2 April 1933, d. 18 August 2003
Father*Joseph Isaac Whisenant b. 24 Sep 1905, d. 2 Sep 1967
Mother*Annie Estelle Allman b. 30 Jul 1910, d. 9 Dec 1991
Birth*Robert Junior Whisenant was born on 2 April 1933 in Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Zula Clyde Randolph. 
Divorce*Robert Junior Whisenant and Zula Clyde Randolph were divorced on 8 January 2002 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Death*Robert Junior Whisenant died on 18 August 2003 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 70.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in River Valley Baptist Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.752222,-81.811667. 
Census*Robert Junior Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 7, attending school, not grade completed. 
Residence* In 1994 Robert lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Zula Clyde Randolph b. 24 February 1945, d. 17 July 2012
Marriage*He married Zula Clyde Randolph. 
Divorce*Robert Junior Whisenant and Zula Clyde Randolph were divorced on 8 January 2002 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Children
  • Doris Ann Whisenant
  • James Stanley Whisenant+ b. 28 Jun 1965, d. 16 Jan 2008
  • Jeanne Lyn Whisenant
  • Rodney Robert Whisenant

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.

Albert Odell Whisenant

ID# 12662, b. 16 February 1935, d. 8 July 2006
Father*Joseph Isaac Whisenant b. 24 Sep 1905, d. 2 Sep 1967
Mother*Annie Estelle Allman b. 30 Jul 1910, d. 9 Dec 1991
Birth*Albert Odell Whisenant was born on 16 February 1935 in Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 8 July 2006 in Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC, at age 71.3 
Burial*He was buried in Snow Hill Methodist Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.703056,-81.844167. 
Census*Albert Odell Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Silver Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 5, not in school. 
Residence* In 2004 Albert lived in Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Linda Kay Epley
Children
  • Toney Odell Whisenant
  • Nancy Kay Whisenant
  • Terry Lee Whisenant
  • Jeffrey Lee Whisenant
  • Frances Estelle Whisenant

Citations

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

Raymond Floyd Whisenant

ID# 12664, b. 14 October 1940, d. 8 October 2004
Father*Joseph Isaac Whisenant b. 24 Sep 1905, d. 2 Sep 1967
Mother*Annie Estelle Allman b. 30 Jul 1910, d. 9 Dec 1991
Birth*Raymond Floyd Whisenant was born on 14 October 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 8 October 2004 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 63.1 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 
Obituary*
Residence* In 1991 Raymond lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Carol Ann Randolph
Children
  • Rhonda Ann Whisenant b. 1 Jan 1974, d. 1 Jan 1974
  • Brian Raymond Stanley Whisenant
  • Timothy Floyd Whisenant
  • Andrew Dale Whisenant

Citations

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

Charles R. Sterne

ID# 12665, b. 10 September 1864, d. 27 April 1893
Birth*Charles R. Sterne was born on 10 September 1864.1 
Marriage*He married Bessie Victoria Whisnant, daughter of Phillip Sellers Whisnant and Susan Amon Smith.2 
Death*Charles R. Sterne died on 27 April 1893 at age 28.1 
Burial*He was buried in Elmwood Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.237778,-80.848056. 

Family

Bessie Victoria Whisnant b. 1 October 1862, d. 24 May 1903

Citations

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

Ida Elizabeth Webb

ID# 12666, b. 31 October 1910, d. 18 December 1984
Birth*Ida Elizabeth Webb was born on 31 October 1910 in NC. 
Marriage*She married Charles J. Whisenant. 
Death*Ida Elizabeth Webb died on 18 December 1984 at age 74. 
Burial*She was buried in McDowell Memorial Pk. Cem., East Marion, McDowell Co., NC, 35.704167,-81.977500. 
Census*Ida Elizabeth Webb appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Marion, McDowell Co., NC, age 29, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. 

Family

Charles J. Whisenant b. 23 April 1916, d. 22 January 1961
Children

Clyde Edward Whisenant

ID# 12668, b. 7 June 1924, d. 25 May 1992
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*Clyde Edward Whisenant was born on 7 June 1924 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Wilma Willie Pritchard. 
Death*Clyde Edward Whisenant died on 25 May 1992 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 67; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Wildwood Advent Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 6
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 16, not attending school, completed 3rd. grade. He is not employed, but is listed as a farm laborer. I assume on his mother's farm. He resides in his mother's household.
Obituary*

Family

Mary Wilma Willie Pritchard b. 26 April 1922, d. 16 February 2013
Marriage*Clyde Edward Whisenant married Mary Wilma Willie Pritchard. 
Children
  • William Everette Whisenant b. 22 Nov 1941, d. 26 Apr 2000
  • Carolyn Elizabeth Whisenant
  • Peggy Hazel Whisenant
  • Gary Clyde Whisenant
  • Judith Ann Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Mary Wilma Willie Pritchard

ID# 12669, b. 26 April 1922, d. 16 February 2013
Burial*Mary Wilma Willie Pritchard was buried in Wildwood Advent Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC. 
Birth*She was born on 26 April 1922 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.1,2 
Marriage*She married Clyde Edward Whisenant, son of Roby Evelyn Whisenant and Rosa Cornelia Pritchard. 
Death*Mary Wilma Willie Pritchard died on 16 February 2013 in Newland, Avery Co., NC, at age 90.1,2 
Obituary*
Residence* In 1992 Mary lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Clyde Edward Whisenant b. 7 June 1924, d. 25 May 1992
Children
  • William Everette Whisenant b. 22 Nov 1941, d. 26 Apr 2000
  • Carolyn Elizabeth Whisenant
  • Peggy Hazel Whisenant
  • Gary Clyde Whisenant
  • Judith Ann Whisenant

Citations

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

Harry E. Dillinger

ID# 12674, b. 4 March 1903, d. December 1985
Birth*Harry E. Dillinger was born on 4 March 1903 in IN. 
Marriage*He married Irene Whisenhunt, daughter of George W. Whisenhunt and Lily Meredith, on 2 March 1925. 
Death*Harry E. Dillinger died in December 1985 in Gallatin Co., IL, at age 82. 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Grove Cem., Cottonwood, Gallatin Co., IL, 37.88917, -88.21191. 
Census*Harry E. Dillinger appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, age 37, md., completed the 8th. grade. 

Family

Irene Whisenhunt b. 7 February 1903, d. 14 April 1989
Child

male child Whisenant

ID# 12676, b. 15 December 1944, d. circa 1944
Father*Walter Amos Whisenant b. 10 Jul 1923, d. 4 Mar 1997
Mother*Allie Bell Allman b. 14 Apr 1913, d. 15 Apr 2006
Birth*Male child Whisenant was born on 15 December 1944 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died circa 1944. 

Citations

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

Lawrence Edward Whisenant

ID# 12680, b. 28 March 1931, d. 21 September 2003
Father*Charles J. Whisenant b. 23 Apr 1916, d. 22 Jan 1961
Mother*Ida Elizabeth Webb b. 31 Oct 1910, d. 18 Dec 1984
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Birth*Lawrence Edward Whisenant was born on 28 March 1931 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Minnie Lee Wilson on 21 December 1954 in McDowell Co., NC.3 
Divorce*Lawrence Edward Whisenant and Minnie Lee Wilson were divorced on 8 January 1981 in McDowell Co., NC.3 
Death*Lawrence Edward Whisenant died on 21 September 2003 in Marion, McDowell Co., NC, at age 72.2,4 
Burial*He was buried in McDowell Memorial Pk. Cem., East Marion, McDowell Co., NC, 35.704167,-81.977500; SP5, U.S. Army. 
Obituary*
Note*Lawrence Edward Whisenant Note: Has a brother Larry Whisenant who lives in Morganton, NC. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Marion, McDowell Co., NC, age 9, completed the. 2nd. grade. 

Family 1

Minnie Lee Wilson b. 29 January 1929, d. 17 September 2002
Marriage*He married Minnie Lee Wilson on 21 December 1954 in McDowell Co., NC.3 
Divorce*Lawrence Edward Whisenant and Minnie Lee Wilson were divorced on 8 January 1981 in McDowell Co., NC.3 
Children

Family 2

Peggy Beatrice Watson

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. [S28] Tombstone.

Nannie Mae Lambert

ID# 12681, b. 19 May 1918, d. 15 July 1999
Birth*Nannie Mae Lambert was born on 19 May 1918 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Raymond Duckworth Whisenant, son of Marvin McDowell Whisenant and Emma Rosie Mitchell. 
Death*Nannie Mae Lambert died on 15 July 1999 in Drexel, Burke Co., NC, at age 81.1 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 
Obituary*

Family

Raymond Duckworth Whisenant b. 31 October 1917, d. 29 August 1993
Children

Citations

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

Raymond Duckworth Whisnant Jr.

ID# 12682, b. 14 April 1944, d. 4 May 2001
Father*Raymond Duckworth Whisenant b. 31 Oct 1917, d. 29 Aug 1993
Mother*Nannie Mae Lambert b. 19 May 1918, d. 15 Jul 1999
Birth*Raymond Duckworth Whisnant Jr. was born on 14 April 1944 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 4 May 2001 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 57.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 
Obituary*

Family

Edna Barker

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.

Nelson Andrew Whisnant

ID# 12683, b. 11 January 1913, d. 11 January 1989
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*Nelson Andrew Whisnant was born on 11 January 1913 in Moorganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Sarah Ellen Allman. 
Divorce*Nelson Andrew Whisnant and Sarah Ellen Allman were divorced on 17 August 1964 in Burke Co., NC.2,1 
Death*Nelson Andrew Whisnant died on 11 January 1989 in Marion, McDowell Co., NC, at age 76; divorced.1,2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Gibbs Chapel Wesleyan Ch. Cem., Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 6 yrs., 10 months
1930Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 17, single, pupil at South Mt. Industrial Institute.
1930Asheville, Buncombe Co., NCage 16, single, living at home
1940Asheville, Buncombe Co., NCage 27, single, completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as an assistant mechanic at a private hospital. His wage last year was $840. [e.d. 11-13, sheet 2A, line #9]
Name Variation Nelson Andrew Whisnant was also known as Whisenant. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 9 October 1942 in SC U. S. Army enlistment. Cpl. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 23 February 1946. 

Family

Sarah Ellen Allman b. 31 July 1921, d. 27 August 1992
Marriage*He married Sarah Ellen Allman. 
Divorce*Nelson Andrew Whisnant and Sarah Ellen Allman were divorced on 17 August 1964 in Burke Co., NC.2,1 
Children
  • Joyce Ellen Whisnant
  • Lola Maxine Whisnant
  • Rebecca Dale Whisnant
  • Rodney Herman Whisnant+ b. 26 Apr 1961, d. 26 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S192] Letter, Nellie Elizabeth Whisenant Towery to Raymond C. Whisnant, 2002.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Sarah Ellen Allman

ID# 12684, b. 31 July 1921, d. 27 August 1992
Birth*Sarah Ellen Allman was born on 31 July 1921 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC. 
Marriage*She married Nelson Andrew Whisnant, son of Cleveland McDowell Whisenant and Lola Keller Deal. 
Divorce*Sarah Ellen Allman and Nelson Andrew Whisnant were divorced on 17 August 1964 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*Sarah Ellen Allman died on 27 August 1992 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 71; widow.1 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 
Obituary*

Family

Nelson Andrew Whisnant b. 11 January 1913, d. 11 January 1989
Children
  • Joyce Ellen Whisnant
  • Lola Maxine Whisnant
  • Rebecca Dale Whisnant
  • Rodney Herman Whisnant+ b. 26 Apr 1961, d. 26 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S192] Letter, Nellie Elizabeth Whisenant Towery to Raymond C. Whisnant, 2002.

John Adams Whisenant

ID# 12686, b. 26 December 1919, d. 24 January 1996
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*John Adams Whisenant was born on 26 December 1919 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 24 January 1996 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 76; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 1 month
1930Census record not found
Obituary*
Name Variation John Adams Whisenant was also known as John Anderson Whisenant.2 

Family

Lona Mae Baggert
Children
  • Mary Rose Whisnant
  • Nanette Flora Whisnant

Citations

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

Frank Edward Whisnant

ID# 12691, b. 22 April 1923, d. 3 May 2002
Father*Marvin McDowell Whisenant b. 1 Jan 1890, d. 10 Mar 1975
Mother*Emma Rosie Mitchell b. 16 Feb 1886, d. 21 Oct 1961
Birth*Frank Edward Whisnant was born on 22 April 1923 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Wilma Wanedith Brooks in 1944. 
Death*Frank Edward Whisnant died on 3 May 2002 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 79.3,2 
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, attending school, completed 4th. grade, not employed. Listed as "absent" on census.
Obituary*

Family

Wilma Wanedith Brooks b. 17 October 1922, d. 25 October 2002
Marriage*Frank Edward Whisnant married Wilma Wanedith Brooks in 1944. 
Children
  • Frances Anne Whisnant
  • Gene Lorsen Whisnant
  • Emily Gray Whisenant

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

Wilma Wanedith Brooks

ID# 12692, b. 17 October 1922, d. 25 October 2002
Birth*Wilma Wanedith Brooks was born on 17 October 1922 in Nash Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Frank Edward Whisnant, son of Marvin McDowell Whisenant and Emma Rosie Mitchell, in 1944. 
Death*Wilma Wanedith Brooks died on 25 October 2002 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*

Family

Frank Edward Whisnant b. 22 April 1923, d. 3 May 2002
Children
  • Frances Anne Whisnant
  • Gene Lorsen Whisnant
  • Emily Gray Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Mary Lee Whisenant

ID# 12694
Referenceunknown husband
Note*Mary Lee Whisenant I have no information pertaining to this person. 

Family
Child
  • Rebecca Whisenant

Leland Wesley Whisenant

ID# 12696, b. 8 December 1918, d. 19 February 1988
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*Leland Wesley Whisenant was born on 8 December 1918 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Edith Virginia Williams. 
Divorce*Leland Wesley Whisenant and Edith Virginia Williams were divorced in November 1958 in Brevard Co., FL.5 
Death*Leland Wesley Whisenant died on 19 February 1988 in Brevard Co., FL, at age 69.1,2,4 
Burial*He was buried in Brevard Memorial Park Cem., Cocoa, Brevard Co., FL, 28.461389,-80.766944; S2, U.S. Navy, W.W.II. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 1 yr., 11 months
1930Asheville, Buncombe Co., NCage 11
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 20, single, completed 5 years of school. He is employed as a cook in a cafe. His wage last year was $384. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-17, sheet 7A, line 10, household #108] Bill Whisnant, age 22, single, is also in the household. Note: I have not identified Bill.
Name Variation Leland Wesley Whisenant was also known as Lelon W. Whisenant.2 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 7 June 1944 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 18 February 1946. 

Family 1

Edith Virginia Williams b. 23 December 1919, d. 7 November 1991
Marriage*He married Edith Virginia Williams. 
Divorce*Leland Wesley Whisenant and Edith Virginia Williams were divorced in November 1958 in Brevard Co., FL.5 
Children

Family 2

Ednalene Irfene Musik

Citations

  1. [S192] Letter, Nellie Elizabeth Whisenant Towery to Raymond C. Whisnant, 2002.
  2. [S400] Florida Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S28] Tombstone.
  5. [S88] Misc. Divorce Index, online Ancestry.com.

Edith Virginia Williams

ID# 12697, b. 23 December 1919, d. 7 November 1991
Birth*Edith Virginia Williams was born on 23 December 1919 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Leland Wesley Whisenant, son of Cleveland McDowell Whisenant and Lola Keller Deal. 
Divorce*Edith Virginia Williams and Leland Wesley Whisenant were divorced in November 1958 in Brevard Co., FL.2 
Death*Edith Virginia Williams died on 7 November 1991 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 71; divorced.3,1 

Family

Leland Wesley Whisenant b. 8 December 1918, d. 19 February 1988
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S88] Misc. Divorce Index, online Ancestry.com.
  3. [S214] Letter, Perry Shelton Whisenant Jr. to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1998.

Perry Shelton Whisenant

ID# 12698, b. 19 January 1948, d. 9 September 1968
Father*Leland Wesley Whisenant b. 8 Dec 1918, d. 19 Feb 1988
Mother*Edith Virginia Williams b. 23 Dec 1919, d. 7 Nov 1991
Birth*Perry Shelton Whisenant was born on 19 January 1948 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 9 September 1968 in Quang Tri, Vietnam, at age 20; U.S. Marine Corps.3 
Burial*He was buried in Brevard Memorial Park Cem., Cocoa, Brevard Co., FL, 28.461389,-80.766944; PFC H&S Co. 9 Mar 3 Mar Div., Vietnam, PH.4 
Milit-Beg*Perry Shelton Whisenant began military service on 4 December 1967 U.S. Marine Corps enlisted. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 9 September 1968. 
Note*He was a scout in the Marines. He died from wounds he received from a mine while in Viet Nam. 

Family 1

Martha Lou Keaton
Children
  • Pamela Elizabeth Whisenant
  • Curtis Wade Whisenant

Family 2

Cathy Doreen Kellogg
Child
  • Perry Shelton Whisenant Jr.

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S91] Letter, Tony Ray Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  4. [S28] Tombstone.

Elton Buddy Small

ID# 12700, b. 25 October 1938, d. 29 March 2001
Birth*Elton Buddy Small was born on 25 October 1938 in Georgetown Co., SC.1 
Death*He died on 29 March 2001 in Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC, at age 62.1 

Family

Barbara Ann Whisnant

Citations

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