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Cove Creek, Calhoun Co., AL

age 14

1860

age 24, farmer, real estate value $10,000, personal property value $10,000.

1870

Brooksville, Hernando Co., FL

age 34, merchant

1880

Hernando Co., FL

age 45, md., farmer

1900

Census record not found

1910

age 75, widow, living with daughter and son-in-law Linnie & Minnie Sanders.

Note*

Jacob William Whisenant and James W. Whisenant Is this the same person?

Occupation*

Jacob William Whisenant was a farmer.

Note*

He enlisted in Company A, 2nd Alabama Calv. Discharged at Forsyth, GA, in April 1865. He obtained the rank of Captain. on 13 February 1862.

Family

Elvira Ann Blackburn b. circa 1841, d. 2 February 1902

Marriage*

He married Elvira Ann Blackburn on 28 November 1858 in Calhoun Co., AL.²

Children

Minnie Whisenant+ b. 19 Oct 1868, d. 25 Dec 1925
Peter Forney Whisenant+ b. 23 Jun 1870, d. 13 Apr 1932
Jacob Caldwell Whisenant+ b. 1 Mar 1873, d. 1941

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S114] Dora Mai Gordon Whisenant, "Whisenant, Dora Mai," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 26 Jan 2001.

Joseph Lafayette M. Whisenant

ID# 1252, b. circa 1839, d. 10 November 1895

Father*

William Jenkins Whisenant b. 19 Mar 1795, d. 10 Dec 1870

Mother*

Lucissa Green b. 9 Feb 1807, d. 17 Oct 1889

Birth*

Joseph Lafayette M. Whisenant was born circa 1839 in St. Clair Co., AL.¹

Marriage*

He married Julia Frances Williams on 23 August 1865 in St. Clair Co., AL.²

Death*

Joseph Lafayette M. Whisenant died on 10 November 1895 in St. Clair Co., AL.³

Burial*

He was buried in Hopewell Cem., Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL; Note: Tombstone has "Confederate Soldier" engraved on it.³

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	St. Clair Co., AL	age 11
1860	Elen Islands, Calhoun Co., AL	age 20, living at home.
1870	Greensport, St. Clair Co., AL	age 30, farmer, R$2000., P$200. His wife's two children by a previous marriage live in the household. They are listed as "Whisenants".
1880		Census record not found

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Elen Islands, Calhoun Co., AL

age 11

1860

age 20, living at home.

1870

Greensport, St. Clair Co., AL

age 30, farmer, R$2000., P$200. His wife's two children by a previous marriage live in the household. They are listed as "Whisenants".

1880

Census record not found

Milit-Beg*

Joseph Lafayette M. Whisenant began military service confederate soldier.⁴

Family

Julia Frances Williams b. 4 August 1840, d. 17 December 1927

Marriage*

He married Julia Frances Williams on 23 August 1865 in St. Clair Co., AL.²

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S28] Tombstone.

Fanny Acre Whisenant

ID# 1253, b. 13 January 1842, d. 12 December 1884

Father*

William Jenkins Whisenant b. 19 Mar 1795, d. 10 Dec 1870

Mother*

Lucissa Green b. 9 Feb 1807, d. 17 Oct 1889

Birth*

Fanny Acre Whisenant was born on 13 January 1842 in St. Clair Co., AL.¹

Marriage*

She married John Duncan Hammond on 18 May 1858 in Calhoun Co., AL.²

Death*

Fanny Acre Whisenant died on 12 December 1884 at age 42.¹

Burial*

She was buried in City Cem., Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL, 33.805833,-85.759167.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	St. Clair Co., AL	age 8
1860	Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL	age 18, md.
1870	Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL	age 28, md.
1880	Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL	age 38, md.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL

age 8

1860

age 18, md.

1870

age 28, md.

1880

age 38, md.

Family

John Duncan Hammond b. 1838, d. 20 April 1919

Marriage*

Fanny Acre Whisenant married John Duncan Hammond on 18 May 1858 in Calhoun Co., AL.²

Children

Walter E. Hammond b. 1859, d. 1891
William B. Hammond b. 1861, d. 1906
Anna Lula Hammond b. c 1864, d. 1941
Peter Lafayette Hammond b. 24 Jan 1866, d. 25 Mar 1933
Mary Addie Hammond b. 1868, d. 1953
Cora Lee Hammond b. 12 Feb 1872, d. 16 Aug 1876
Fannie W. Hammond b. c 1874
Katie C. Hammond b. 1877, d. 1897

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S114] Dora Mai Gordon Whisenant, "Whisenant, Dora Mai," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 26 Jan 2001.

Ross Wood Whisenant

ID# 1254, b. 12 August 1845, d. 6 September 1901

Father*

William Jenkins Whisenant b. 19 Mar 1795, d. 10 Dec 1870

Mother*

Lucissa Green b. 9 Feb 1807, d. 17 Oct 1889

Birth*

Ross Wood Whisenant was born on 12 August 1845 in St. Clair Co., AL.¹

Marriage*

He married Columbia Stevenson on 20 December 1866.

Death*

Ross Wood Whisenant died on 6 September 1901 in Atlanta, DeKalb Co., GA, at age 56; cause of death: bright's disease.^2,1

Burial*

He was buried in Westview Cem., Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, 33.743056,-84.455000.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	St. Clair Co., AL	age 6
1860	Elen Islands, Calhoun Co., AL	age 14
1870		Census record not found
1880	Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL	age 35, md., hotel keeper
1900	Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA	age 53, md. 32 yrs., real estate agent

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Elen Islands, Calhoun Co., AL

age 6

1860

age 14

1870

Census record not found

1880

Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL

age 35, md., hotel keeper

1900

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA

age 53, md. 32 yrs., real estate agent

Note*

Ross Wood Whisenant is supposed to have served in the Civil War, Co. A, 2nd. Alabama Cavalry.¹

Family

Columbia Stevenson b. 4 January 1846, d. 17 January 1904

Marriage*

He married Columbia Stevenson on 20 December 1866.

Children

Ernest Shelton Whisenant+ b. 22 Nov 1867, d. 30 Apr 1913
Iola Araminta Whisenant+ b. 23 Sep 1869, d. 22 Dec 1942
Ross Green Whisenant b. 25 Sep 1872, d. 24 Jun 1932
Lucy C. Whisenant+ b. Nov 1878
Willie C. Whisenant+ b. 24 Apr 1879, d. 25 Jul 1937
Mary Carwell Whisenant b. 18 Apr 1881, d. 12 Jul 1881
Effie D. Whisenant b. Apr 1883
Chappell Whisenant b. 16 Apr 1889, d. 10 Apr 1905

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S77] Letter, John Forney Whisenant Jr. to Raymond C. Whisnant, 2000.

Elizabeth N. Lay

ID# 1255, b. circa 1834, d. 4 December 1872

Birth*

Elizabeth N. Lay was born circa 1834 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married Green Franklin Whisenant, son of William Jenkins Whisenant and Lucissa Green.

Death*

Elizabeth N. Lay died on 4 December 1872 in Chapel Hill, Hill Co., TX.²

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1860	Troup, Smith Co., TX	age 26
1870	Washington Co., TX

Family

Green Franklin Whisenant b. 9 April 1827, d. 20 March 1889

Children

Green William Whisenant+ b. 12 Sep 1850, d. 13 Nov 1924
Leola Nannie Whisenant+ b. 6 Dec 1852, d. 18 Jan 1883
John N. Whisenant+ b. 21 Mar 1855, d. 24 Nov 1915
Melissa Whisenant b. c 1857, d. b 1932
Frances M. Whisenant+ b. c 1859, d. a 1932
Bailous W. Whisenant b. 21 Jul 1864, d. 9 Nov 1932
Sallie L. Whisenant+ b. Nov 1864, d. 1 Jul 1913

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S78] Letter, Margaret Green to Raymond C. Whisnant.

James Madison Whorton

ID# 1256, b. 1825

Birth*

James Madison Whorton was born in 1825 in Etowah Co., AL.¹

Marriage*

He married Nancy Catherine Whisenant, daughter of William Jenkins Whisenant and Lucissa Green, on 5 November 1844 in St. Clair Co., AL.²

Death*

James Madison Whorton died in Smith Co., TX.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	St. Clair Co., AL	age 25, md., farmer, R$2000
1860	Cherokee Co., AL	age 35, md., farmer, R$7600, P$20000.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Cove Creek, Calhoun Co., AL

age 25, md., farmer, R$2000

1860

Cherokee Co., AL

age 35, md., farmer, R$7600, P$20000.

Family

Nancy Catherine Whisenant b. circa 1828, d. before 1852

Child

Eugenia Catherine Whorton b. 12 Mar 1846, d. 25 Oct 1906

Citations

[S78] Letter, Margaret Green to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S413] Alabama Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1800-1920.

Sarah Ann Pace

ID# 1257, b. 22 October 1843, d. 2 June 1919

Birth*

Sarah Ann Pace was born on 22 October 1843 in GA.^1,2

Marriage*

She married John Dill Whisenant, son of William Jenkins Whisenant and Lucissa Green, on 30 May 1860 in Smith Co., TX.³

Death*

Sarah Ann Pace died on 2 June 1919 in Smith Co., TX, at age 75.^4,2

Burial*

She was buried in Harmony Cem., Hopkins Co., TX, 33.003056,-95.345833.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1860	Troup, Smith Co., TX	age 16
1870	Smith Co., TX
1900	Hopkins Co., TX	age 56, widow, 12 ch., 11 living
1910	Smith Co., TX	age 66, widow, 12 ch., 11 living. She resides with her son William J. Whisenant.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

Troup, Smith Co., TX

age 16

1870

Smith Co., TX

1900

Hopkins Co., TX

age 56, widow, 12 ch., 11 living

1910

Smith Co., TX

age 66, widow, 12 ch., 11 living. She resides with her son William J. Whisenant.

Name Variation

Sarah Ann Pace was also known as Sally.

Family

John Dill Whisenant b. 15 February 1834, d. 11 April 1899

Marriage*

She married John Dill Whisenant, son of William Jenkins Whisenant and Lucissa Green, on 30 May 1860 in Smith Co., TX.³

Children

Frank Ross Whisenant b. 14 Dec 1861
John Wellington Whisenant+ b. 8 Apr 1864, d. 27 May 1948
Nancy Lucissie Whisenant+ b. 28 Apr 1866, d. 9 Oct 1948
Metter Willie Whisenant b. 3 Mar 1867, d. 13 Jan 1946
Exaline Lee Whisenant+ b. 14 Apr 1869, d. 26 Apr 1955
William Jenkins Whisenant+ b. 7 Apr 1872, d. 15 Oct 1960
Mittie Luvenia Whisenant+ b. 12 Apr 1875, d. 18 Aug 1971
Mary Elizabeth Whisenant b. 17 Dec 1877, d. 16 Oct 1963
Nina E. Whisenant+ b. 10 Dec 1880, d. 18 Nov 1976
Lucy Mattie Whisenant b. 31 Dec 1882, d. 23 Jun 1970
Lavada Tommie Whisenant+ b. 2 Oct 1884, d. 18 Sep 1973
Della Delliha Whisenant+ b. 7 Aug 1887, d. 29 Jun 1979

Citations

[S79] Letter, Harold Blanche Whisenant Graham to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.
[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S67] Certificate of Marriage.
[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Elvira Ann Blackburn

ID# 1258, b. circa 1841, d. 2 February 1902

Birth*

Elvira Ann Blackburn was born circa 1841 in SC; Her father was George W. Blackburn.¹

Marriage*

She married Jacob William Whisenant, son of William Jenkins Whisenant and Lucissa Green, on 28 November 1858 in Calhoun Co., AL.²

Death*

Elvira Ann Blackburn died on 2 February 1902.³

Burial*

She was buried in Old Brooksville Cem., Hernando Co., FL.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1860	Cove Creek, Calhoun Co., AL	age 19
1870	Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL	age 29
1880	Hernando Co., FL	age 39, md.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 19

1870

Greensport, St. Clair Co., AL

age 29

1880

Hernando Co., FL

age 39, md.

Nickname

Elvira Ann Blackburn also went by the name of Eliza Ann.

Family

Jacob William Whisenant b. 2 April 1835, d. 9 October 1915

Marriage*

She married Jacob William Whisenant, son of William Jenkins Whisenant and Lucissa Green, on 28 November 1858 in Calhoun Co., AL.²

Children

Minnie Whisenant+ b. 19 Oct 1868, d. 25 Dec 1925
Peter Forney Whisenant+ b. 23 Jun 1870, d. 13 Apr 1932
Jacob Caldwell Whisenant+ b. 1 Mar 1873, d. 1941

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S114] Dora Mai Gordon Whisenant, "Whisenant, Dora Mai," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 26 Jan 2001.
[S80] Letter, Carol Richard Mann Glayre to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Julia Frances Williams

ID# 1259, b. 4 August 1840, d. 17 December 1927

Birth*

Julia Frances Williams was born on 4 August 1840 in AL.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Peter Acre Green before 1858.³

Marriage*

Julia Frances Williams married Joseph Lafayette M. Whisenant, son of William Jenkins Whisenant and Lucissa Green, on 23 August 1865 in St. Clair Co., AL.⁴

Death*

Julia Frances Williams died on 17 December 1927 at age 87.²

Burial*

She was buried in Hopewell Cem., Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1860	Greensport, St. Clair Co., AL	age 19, md.
1870	Greensport, St. Clair Co., AL	age 28, md.
1880	Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL	age 40, md., in household with dau. Mary Dill

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 19, md.

1870

Greensport, St. Clair Co., AL

age 28, md.

1880

Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL

age 40, md., in household with dau. Mary Dill

Family 1

Peter Acre Green b. 28 November 1834, d. 30 May 1863

Marriage*

Julia Frances Williams married Peter Acre Green before 1858.³

Children

Fanny Green Whisenant b. c 1859
Mary Green Whisenant b. c 1861

Family 2

Joseph Lafayette M. Whisenant b. circa 1839, d. 10 November 1895

Marriage*

Julia Frances Williams married Joseph Lafayette M. Whisenant, son of William Jenkins Whisenant and Lucissa Green, on 23 August 1865 in St. Clair Co., AL.⁴

Citations

[S78] Letter, Margaret Green to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S79] Letter, Harold Blanche Whisenant Graham to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.
[S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Columbia Stevenson

ID# 1260, b. 4 January 1846, d. 17 January 1904

Birth*

Columbia Stevenson was born on 4 January 1846 in SC.¹

Marriage*

She married Ross Wood Whisenant, son of William Jenkins Whisenant and Lucissa Green, on 20 December 1866.

Death*

Columbia Stevenson died on 17 January 1904 in Fulton Co., GA, at age 58.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Westview Cem., Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, 33.743056,-84.455000.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL	age 32, md.
1900	Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA	age 50, md. 32 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL

age 32, md.

1900

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA

age 50, md. 32 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living

Name Variation

Columbia Stevenson was also known as Cornelia A. Stevenson.

Family

Ross Wood Whisenant b. 12 August 1845, d. 6 September 1901

Marriage*

She married Ross Wood Whisenant, son of William Jenkins Whisenant and Lucissa Green, on 20 December 1866.

Children

Ernest Shelton Whisenant+ b. 22 Nov 1867, d. 30 Apr 1913
Iola Araminta Whisenant+ b. 23 Sep 1869, d. 22 Dec 1942
Ross Green Whisenant b. 25 Sep 1872, d. 24 Jun 1932
Lucy C. Whisenant+ b. Nov 1878
Willie C. Whisenant+ b. 24 Apr 1879, d. 25 Jul 1937
Mary Carwell Whisenant b. 18 Apr 1881, d. 12 Jul 1881
Effie D. Whisenant b. Apr 1883
Chappell Whisenant b. 16 Apr 1889, d. 10 Apr 1905

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Marcus Eph Whisenhunt

ID# 1261, b. 26 July 1841, d. 4 May 1903

Father*

Ephraim Whisenhunt b. 7 Apr 1807, d. 17 Jan 1874

Mother*

Catherine Plantena [unknown] b. 25 Mar 1817, d. 4 Dec 1879

Birth*

Marcus Eph Whisenhunt was born on 26 July 1841 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Sina Caroline Hahn on 6 August 1860 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Marcus Eph Whisenhunt died on 4 May 1903 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 61.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Newton, Catawba Co., NC	age 9
1860	Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC	age 18, living at home
1870	Hickory Tavern, Catawba Co., NC	age 28, farmer, P$200.
1880	Hickory, Catawba Co., NC	age 37, md., farming. (Note: There is also Frank Miller, age 20, listed in the household as a "son".)
1900	Hickory, Catawba Co., NC	age 58, md. 40 yrs., farmer

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Newton, Catawba Co., NC

age 9

1860

Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC

age 18, living at home

1870

Hickory Tavern, Catawba Co., NC

age 28, farmer, P$200.

1880

Hickory, Catawba Co., NC

age 37, md., farming. (Note: There is also Frank Miller, age 20, listed in the household as a "son".)

1900

Hickory, Catawba Co., NC

age 58, md. 40 yrs., farmer

Name Variation

Marcus Eph Whisenhunt was also known as Marcus Elisah.

Family

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

Marriage*

He married Sina Caroline Hahn on 6 August 1860 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Children

Alfred Pinkney Whisenhunt+ b. 17 May 1862, d. 23 Dec 1934
John L. Whisenhunt+ b. 20 Mar 1866, d. 11 Jun 1941
Laura Catherine Whisnant+ b. 29 Jul 1869, d. 6 Dec 1950
Julius Monroe Whisnant+ b. 15 Aug 1872, d. 20 Apr 1949
Luther T. Whisnant b. 3 Mar 1875, d. 22 Feb 1894
David Darris Whisnant+ b. 21 Dec 1877, d. 4 Jun 1958
James Otto Whisnant+ b. 19 Jan 1881, d. 8 Aug 1957
Lloyd Polycarp Whisnant+ b. 25 Jun 1883, d. 24 Mar 1943

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Hulda Whisenant

ID# 1262, b. 4 September 1850, d. 17 August 1936

Father*

Adam Whisnant b. c 1820

Mother*

Malenda Crane b. c 1832

Birth*

Hulda Whisenant was born on 4 September 1850 in Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married William Burns on 9 July 1871 in Catawba Co., NC.^2,3

Death*

Hulda Whisenant died on 17 August 1936 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 85; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Providence Bapt. Ch. Cem., Catawba Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1860	Cleveland Co., NC	age 9
1880	Bandys, Catawba Co., NC	age 30, md., her sister Martha resides in the household.
1900	Bandys, Catawba Co., NC	age 49, md. 28 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living. Another grandson William Burns, age 9 months, resides in the household.
1910	Bandys, Catawba Co., NC	age 59, md. 1 time, 38 yrs., 5 ch., 3 living

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

Cleveland Co., NC

age 9

1880

age 30, md., her sister Martha resides in the household.

1900

age 49, md. 28 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living. Another grandson William Burns, age 9 months, resides in the household.

1910

age 59, md. 1 time, 38 yrs., 5 ch., 3 living

Family

William Burns b. September 1845

Marriage*

Hulda Whisenant married William Burns on 9 July 1871 in Catawba Co., NC.^2,3

Children

Emma Jane Burns b. 3 Jul 1875, d. 2 Oct 1971
Minnie Catherine Burns b. 12 Jan 1880, d. 5 Mar 1965
Columbus Burns b. 8 Sep 1882, d. 7 Apr 1952
Janey Burns b. Jan 1886

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

William Burns

ID# 1263, b. September 1845

Birth*

William Burns was born in September 1845 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Hulda Whisenant, daughter of Adam Whisnant and Malenda Crane, on 9 July 1871 in Catawba Co., NC.^2,3

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 25, single, resides with parents

1880

age 34, md., farmer

1900

age 54, md. 28 yrs., farmer

1910

age 64, md. 1 time, 38 yrs., farmer

Family

Hulda Whisenant b. 4 September 1850, d. 17 August 1936

Children

Emma Jane Burns b. 3 Jul 1875, d. 2 Oct 1971
Minnie Catherine Burns b. 12 Jan 1880, d. 5 Mar 1965
Columbus Burns b. 8 Sep 1882, d. 7 Apr 1952
Janey Burns b. Jan 1886

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Columbus Burns

ID# 1264, b. 8 September 1882, d. 7 April 1952

Father*

William Burns b. Sep 1845

Mother*

Hulda Whisenant b. 4 Sep 1850, d. 17 Aug 1936

Birth*

Columbus Burns was born on 8 September 1882 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Death*

He died on 7 April 1952 in Burke Co., NC, at age 69; married.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Warlicks Bapt. Ch. Cem., Connelly Springs, Burke Co., NC, 35.74224,-81.44328.¹

Census*

Columbus Burns appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Bandys, Catawba Co., NC, age 17, single, living with parents.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Minnie Catherine Burns

ID# 1265, b. 12 January 1880, d. 5 March 1965

Father*

William Burns b. Sep 1845

Mother*

Hulda Whisenant b. 4 Sep 1850, d. 17 Aug 1936

Birth*

Minnie Catherine Burns was born on 12 January 1880 in NC.¹

Death*

She died on 5 March 1965 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 85; married. Note: Her husband is listed as "Harrison Smith" on her death certificate, but her name is listed as "Minnie Catherine Burns".¹

Burial*

She was buried in Providence Bapt. Ch. Cem., Catawba Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 5 months

1900

age 20, single, living with parents

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Gilbert Hambright

ID# 1266, b. 13 January 1820, d. 26 March 1910

Birth*

Gilbert Hambright was born on 13 January 1820 in NC.

Marriage*

He married Theresa Whisenant, daughter of Aaron W. Whisonant and Martha Hardin.

Death*

Gilbert Hambright died on 26 March 1910 at age 90.

Burial*

He was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

1860

Antioch, York Co., SC

age 39, md.

1870

age 50, md., farming

Nickname

Gilbert Hambright also went by the name of Galbraith.

Family

Theresa Whisenant b. 10 January 1827, d. 28 September 1907

Marriage*

He married Theresa Whisenant, daughter of Aaron W. Whisonant and Martha Hardin.

Children

Derinda Hambright b. c 1846
Dora Hambright b. c 1847
Eliza Hambright b. 9 Apr 1848, d. 29 Nov 1896
Anderson C. Hambright b. 8 Aug 1849, d. 12 Mar 1889
Amanda A. Hambright b. c 1851
Amelia Alice Hambright b. 1 Jan 1853, d. 22 Sep 1892
Farthy E. Hambright b. c 1854
Frances Hambright b. c 1858
Robert Hambright b. c 1862

Isabella Whitesides

ID# 1267, b. 17 November 1822, d. 5 February 1866

Birth*

Isabella Whitesides was born on 17 November 1822 in York Co., SC.

Marriage*

She married Calvin M. Whisonant, son of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser.

Death*

Isabella Whitesides died on 5 February 1866 in York Co., SC, at age 43; Note: If this date is correct then the date of birth of her son Calvin is incorrect, or she was not his mother.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Smyrna A.R.P. Ch. Cem., Smyrna, York Co., SC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 28

1860

age 38

Name Variation

Isabella Whitesides was also known as Gabella.

Family

Calvin M. Whisonant b. 13 January 1814, d. 7 May 1887

Marriage*

She married Calvin M. Whisonant, son of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser.

Children

Sarah E. Whisonant b. 1839
John B. Whisonant+ b. 25 Aug 1841, d. 7 May 1877
Mary A. Whisonant b. 1844
Robert J. Whisonant+ b. 17 Mar 1847, d. 18 Jul 1914
Susan Jane Whisonant+ b. Jul 1849
Thomas M. Whisonant b. 22 Jan 1852, d. 6 Sep 1917
Warren Henry Whisonant+ b. 15 May 1856, d. 8 Oct 1943
Mary Whisonant b. c 1859
Margaret Isabella Whisonant+ b. 26 Aug 1860, d. 7 Feb 1931
Calvin Monroe Whisonant+ b. 3 Aug 1866, d. 4 Jul 1932

Citations

[S81] Letter, George Russell Lauderdale to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Nancy M. Crosby

ID# 1268, b. 23 September 1836, d. 8 September 1899

Birth*

Nancy M. Crosby was born on 23 September 1836 in SC.

Marriage*

She married Calvin M. Whisonant, son of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser, on 4 June 1867.

Death*

Nancy M. Crosby died on 8 September 1899 at age 62.

Burial*

She was buried in Smyrna A.R.P. Ch. Cem., Smyrna, York Co., SC.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	York Co., SC
1870	Yorkville, York Co., SC
1880	Broad River, York Co., SC	age 44, md.

Note*

The 1850 York Dist., SC census listed her in the household of James S. Hemphill, family #1331. Author's note: The Western Democrat newspaper lists her last name as 'Whitesides'.

Family

Calvin M. Whisonant b. 13 January 1814, d. 7 May 1887

Marriage*

Nancy M. Crosby married Calvin M. Whisonant, son of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser, on 4 June 1867.

Children

Dennis Allen Whisonant+ b. 5 Apr 1868, d. 27 Jan 1931
Martha M. Whisonant b. c 1872
Agnes L. Whisonant b. Dec 1874
Lydia Anna Whisonant b. 21 Jan 1877, d. 27 Jul 1901

Dennis Allen Whisonant

ID# 1269, b. 5 April 1868, d. 27 January 1931

Father*

Calvin M. Whisonant b. 13 Jan 1814, d. 7 May 1887

Mother*

Nancy M. Crosby b. 23 Sep 1836, d. 8 Sep 1899

Birth*

Dennis Allen Whisonant was born on 5 April 1868 in SC.¹

Marriage*

He married Etta F. Whitesides circa 1901.

Death*

Dennis Allen Whisonant died on 27 January 1931 in Sharan, York Co., SC, at age 62; married.^2,1

Burial*

He was buried in Hickory Grove Cem., Hickory Grove, York Co., SC, 34.986944,-81.387222.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

1880

age 12

1900

Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC

age 32, single, guard. He is also in another census report for York Co., SC 1900.

1910

Sharan, York Co., SC

age 49, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., clerk in a general store

1920

Shawn, York Co., SC

age 50, md.

1930

age 59, md., salesman, dry goods store, 1st. md. age 30

Family

Etta F. Whitesides b. 3 November 1870, d. 9 September 1959

Marriage*

Dennis Allen Whisonant married Etta F. Whitesides circa 1901.

Children

Elizabeth Whisonant b. 5 May 1903, d. Jun 1904
Paul Melville Whisonant+ b. 16 Dec 1904, d. 24 Aug 1988
Mary Agnes Whisonant b. 18 Mar 1907, d. 2 May 1961
Ruth Whisonant b. 28 May 1908, d. 24 Aug 2001
W. C. Whisonant b. 26 Nov 1909, d. 1 Jul 1910

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

James H. Whisonant

ID# 1270, b. 1844, d. 15 July 1855

Father*

Alvin Whisonant b. c 1812

Mother*

Margaret Smith b. 4 Mar 1812, d. 18 Nov 1888

Birth*

James H. Whisonant was born in 1844 in York Co., SC.¹

Death*

He died on 15 July 1855.²

Burial*

He was buried in Hopewell Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.09720,-81.46360.

Census*

James H. Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in York Co., SC, age 6.

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S49] Letter, Wanda Ledwell to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Calvin Monroe Whisonant

ID# 1271, b. 3 August 1866, d. 4 July 1932

Father*

Calvin M. Whisonant b. 13 Jan 1814, d. 7 May 1887

Mother*

Isabella Whitesides b. 17 Nov 1822, d. 5 Feb 1866

Birth*

Calvin Monroe Whisonant was born on 3 August 1866 in SC; Note: If this date is correct then the d.o.d. of his mother is incorrect, or he was not her son.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah F. Castles circa 1889.²

Death*

Calvin Monroe Whisonant died on 4 July 1932 in Spartanburg Co., SC, at age 65; married. Note: His death certificate reports him to be 76 years old. The informant was his wife "Sallie F. Whisonant", Blacksburg, SC. She also states that his mother was "Isabell Whiteside".^3,1

Burial*

He was buried in Hickory Grove Cem., Hickory Grove, York Co., SC, 34.986944,-81.387222.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

1880

age 16

1900

Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC

age 38, md. 12 yrs., merchant

1910

Chester, Chester Co., SC

age 44, md. 1 time, 20 yrs., insurance agent

1920

Rock Hill, York Co., SC

age 53, md.

1930

age 63, md., insurance agent, 1st. md. age 24

Family

Sarah F. Castles b. 5 March 1870, d. 16 September 1937

Marriage*

Calvin Monroe Whisonant married Sarah F. Castles circa 1889.²

Children

Cleo Whisonant b. 19 May 1890, d. 6 May 1966
Pauline Saraline Whisonant b. Jul 1895
Calvin Pressly Whisonant b. 26 Sep 1899, d. 19 Jun 1907
Thomas Meek Whisonant b. 20 Aug 1910, d. 5 Dec 1936

Citations

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

Mary A. Whisonant

ID# 1272, b. 1844

Father*

Calvin M. Whisonant b. 13 Jan 1814, d. 7 May 1887

Mother*

Isabella Whitesides b. 17 Nov 1822, d. 5 Feb 1866

Birth*

Mary A. Whisonant was born in 1844 in York Co., SC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 6

1860

age 15

1870

Citations

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

Sarah E. Whisonant

ID# 1273, b. 1839

Father*

Calvin M. Whisonant b. 13 Jan 1814, d. 7 May 1887

Mother*

Isabella Whitesides b. 17 Nov 1822, d. 5 Feb 1866

Birth*

Sarah E. Whisonant was born in 1839 in York Co., SC.¹

Census*

Sarah E. Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in York Co., SC, age 11.

Citations

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

John B. Whisonant¹

ID# 1274, b. 25 August 1841, d. 7 May 1877

Father*

Calvin M. Whisonant b. 13 Jan 1814, d. 7 May 1887

Mother*

Isabella Whitesides b. 17 Nov 1822, d. 5 Feb 1866

Birth*

John B. Whisonant was born on 25 August 1841 in York Co., SC.²

Marriage*

He married S. F. Carroll on 13 April 1876 in Pope Co., AR.³

Death*

John B. Whisonant died on 7 May 1877 in Pope Co., AR, at age 35; Leaves a widow and 1 child.

Burial*

He was buried in Ford Cem., Appleton, Pope Co., AR.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 9

1860

age 19, living at home.

Name Variation

John B. Whisonant was also known as John R. Whisonant.

Family

S. F. Carroll b. circa 1854

Marriage*

He married S. F. Carroll on 13 April 1876 in Pope Co., AR.³

Child

J. D. Whisonant b. 1 Mar 1877, d. 21 Dec 1878

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1850 census data.
[S49] Letter, Wanda Ledwell to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Robert J. Whisonant

ID# 1275, b. 17 March 1847, d. 18 July 1914

Father*

Calvin M. Whisonant b. 13 Jan 1814, d. 7 May 1887

Mother*

Isabella Whitesides b. 17 Nov 1822, d. 5 Feb 1866

Birth*

Robert J. Whisonant was born on 17 March 1847 in SC.¹

Marriage*

He married Susanna M. Jackson circa 1875.¹

Death*

Robert J. Whisonant died on 18 July 1914 at age 67.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 4

1860

Pittsburg, Johnson Co., AR

age 13

1870

Census record not found

1880

age 32, md., farmer

1900

age 53, md. 25 yrs., runs a boarding house

1910

Lancaster Co., SC

age 65, md. 1 time, 36 yrs.

Note*

Author's note: Wanda Ledwell, of Dallas, TX, tells me that Robert was born in 1846. I do not know her source.

Family

Susanna M. Jackson b. December 1855

Marriage*

Robert J. Whisonant married Susanna M. Jackson circa 1875.¹

Child

Iva Whisonant b. 17 Apr 1878, d. 1 Feb 1955

Citations

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

Thomas M. Whisonant

ID# 1276, b. 22 January 1852, d. 6 September 1917

Father*

Calvin M. Whisonant b. 13 Jan 1814, d. 7 May 1887

Mother*

Isabella Whitesides b. 17 Nov 1822, d. 5 Feb 1866

Birth*

Thomas M. Whisonant was born on 22 January 1852 in York Co., SC.¹

Marriage*

He married Agnes Catherine Wylie on 1 April 1880.

Death*

Thomas M. Whisonant died on 6 September 1917 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC, at age 65; married.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Laurelwood Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.931667,-81.034167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 8

1870

1880

age 28, md., farmer

1900

age 48, md. 20 yrs., merchant

1910

Chester, Chester Co., SC

age 56, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., real estate broker

Family

Agnes Catherine Wylie b. 13 September 1856, d. 13 April 1925

Marriage*

Thomas M. Whisonant married Agnes Catherine Wylie on 1 April 1880.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.

Warren Henry Whisonant

ID# 1277, b. 15 May 1856, d. 8 October 1943

Father*

Calvin M. Whisonant b. 13 Jan 1814, d. 7 May 1887

Mother*

Isabella Whitesides b. 17 Nov 1822, d. 5 Feb 1866

Birth*

Warren Henry Whisonant was born on 15 May 1856 in York Co., SC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Mary Amelia Lathan circa 1891.³

Death*

Warren Henry Whisonant died on 8 October 1943 in York Co., SC, at age 87; widowed.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Laurelwood Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.931667,-81.034167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 4

1870

1880

age 22, single, living at home

1900

age 44, md. 8 yrs., merchant

1910

age 53, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., farmer

1920

Rock Hill, York Co., SC

age 63, md., supervisor at cotton mill

1930

Ebenezer, York Co., SC

age 73, md., 1st. md. age 35, no military service

1940

Ebenezer, York Co., SC

age 83, widow, completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a salesman. Wage last year was $0. He owns his home valued at $2000. [s.d. 5, e.d. 46-37, sheet 6A, line 26, household #82]

Family

Mary Amelia Lathan b. 9 March 1867, d. 21 December 1933

Marriage*

Warren Henry Whisonant married Mary Amelia Lathan circa 1891.³

Children

Eugene Douglas Whisonant+ b. 17 Aug 1892, d. 26 Sep 1964
Aaron H. Whisonant+ b. Oct 1894
Margaret Isabella Whisonant b. 21 Dec 1897, d. 21 Oct 1984
Warren Henry Whisonant Jr.+ b. 28 Mar 1904, d. 9 Apr 1949

Citations

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

Margaret Isabella Whisonant

ID# 1278, b. 26 August 1860, d. 7 February 1931

Father*

Calvin M. Whisonant b. 13 Jan 1814, d. 7 May 1887

Mother*

Isabella Whitesides b. 17 Nov 1822, d. 5 Feb 1866

Birth*

Margaret Isabella Whisonant was born on 26 August 1860 in York Co., SC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married John Harris Wylie on 11 January 1882.¹

Death*

Margaret Isabella Whisonant died on 7 February 1931 in Hickory Grove, York Co., SC, at age 70.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Hickory Grove Cem., Hickory Grove, York Co., SC, 34.986944,-81.387222.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

1880

age 19, single, living at home

1900

age 40, md. 18 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living

1910

age 50, md. 28 yrs., 9 ch., 7 living

1920

age 60, widowed

1930

age 70, widowed.

Family

John Harris Wylie b. 16 February 1848, d. 10 October 1914

Marriage*

Margaret Isabella Whisonant married John Harris Wylie on 11 January 1882.¹

Children

Lunceford Grier Wylie b. 26 Dec 1882, d. 30 Jan 1954
Emily Strong Wylie b. 18 May 1886
Maggie H. Wylie b. 2 Aug 1887, d. 11 Sep 1902
Eva Belle Wylie b. 17 Apr 1888, d. Aug 1975
Ona Katharine Wylie b. 23 Apr 1890, d. 7 Jul 1976
Mary McDill Wylie b. 25 Jul 1892, d. 14 Sep 1974
Alice Eleanor Wylie b. 30 Jun 1895, d. 5 Sep 1913
John Harris Wylie Jr. b. 7 May 1902, d. 29 Apr 1979

Citations

[S81] Letter, George Russell Lauderdale to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
[S28] Tombstone.

Mary Jane Hambright

ID# 1279, b. circa 1836, d. 26 May 1868

Birth*

Mary Jane Hambright was born circa 1836 in SC.

Marriage*

She married Thomas Perry Whisonant, son of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser, on 15 August 1855 in SC.¹

Death*

Mary Jane Hambright died on 26 May 1868 in SC.²

Burial*

She was buried in Hopewell Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.09720,-81.46360.

Census*

Mary Jane Hambright appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Boydton, York Co., SC, age 24.

Family

Thomas Perry Whisonant b. 16 April 1834, d. 3 January 1919

Children

Albert W. Whisonant+ b. 18 Jun 1856, d. 11 Jul 1930
Robert Whisonant+ b. 18 Feb 1858, d. 26 Dec 1935
Alice S. Whisonant+ b. 8 Nov 1858, d. 11 Apr 1942
Catherine Whisonant b. 1867

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S49] Letter, Wanda Ledwell to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Margaret A. Whitesides

ID# 1280, b. 31 May 1832, d. 21 September 1876

Birth*

Margaret A. Whitesides was born on 31 May 1832.

Marriage*

She married Thomas Perry Whisonant, son of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser, on 14 August 1868.

Death*

Margaret A. Whitesides died on 21 September 1876 at age 44.

Burial*

She was buried in Smyrna A.R.P. Ch. Cem., Smyrna, York Co., SC.

Census*

Margaret A. Whitesides appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Yorkville, York Co., SC.

Family 1

Children

Robert W. Quinn b. 13 Feb 1856
Mary J. Quinn b. c 1860
John W. Quinn b. 1 Nov 1861, d. 27 Apr 1926

Family 2

Thomas Perry Whisonant b. 16 April 1834, d. 3 January 1919

Children

Susan A. Whisonant+ b. 19 Mar 1869, d. 26 Mar 1962
Martha J. Whisonant b. c 1873
Sarah Catherine Whisonant+ b. 17 Feb 1875, d. 20 Sep 1906

Albert W. Whisonant

ID# 1281, b. 18 June 1856, d. 11 July 1930

Father*

Thomas Perry Whisonant b. 16 Apr 1834, d. 3 Jan 1919

Mother*

Mary Jane Hambright b. c 1836, d. 26 May 1868

Birth*

Albert W. Whisonant was born on 18 June 1856 in Kings Creek, Cherokee Co., SC.¹

Marriage*

He married Harriet Lola Ratteree on 28 December 1891.

Death*

Albert W. Whisonant died on 11 July 1930 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 74; married.^2,1

Burial*

He was buried in Mountain View Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.116389,-81.527500.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 4

1870

1880

age 24, single, living at home

1900

age 43, md. 8 yrs., merchant

1910

age 53, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., merchant

1920

age 63, md., merchant

1930

age 73, md., 1st. md. age 34, no military service

Family

Harriet Lola Ratteree b. 21 December 1858, d. 19 July 1945

Marriage*

Albert W. Whisonant married Harriet Lola Ratteree on 28 December 1891.

Children

James Thomas Whisonant+ b. 18 Feb 1893
Mary Matilda Whisonant b. 14 Jul 1895, d. 9 Jan 1974
Rebecca Estelle Whisonant b. 10 May 1898, d. Apr 1985

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Robert Whisonant

ID# 1282, b. 18 February 1858, d. 26 December 1935

Father*

Thomas Perry Whisonant b. 16 Apr 1834, d. 3 Jan 1919

Mother*

Mary Jane Hambright b. c 1836, d. 26 May 1868

Birth*

Robert Whisonant was born on 18 February 1858 in York Co., SC.¹

Marriage*

He married Catherine Lee Castles circa 1885.²

Death*

Robert Whisonant died on 26 December 1935 in York Co., SC, at age 77; married.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 3

1870

1880

age 22, single, living at home

1900

age 42, md. 15 yrs., farmer

1910

age 52, md. 1 time, 23 yrs., farmer

1920

age 61, md., farmer

1930

age 72, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 27

1940

Census record not found.

Family

Catherine Lee Castles b. 13 June 1862, d. 17 November 1944

Marriage*

Robert Whisonant married Catherine Lee Castles circa 1885.²

Children

Della M. Whisonant+ b. 18 Nov 1885, d. Feb 1979
Catherine Eula Whisonant+ b. 14 May 1887, d. 19 Apr 1971
Roy Bratton Whisonant b. 8 Jan 1890
Thomas Osen Whisonant+ b. 28 May 1892, d. 4 Aug 1972
Lutie May Whisonant+ b. 19 Feb 1894, d. 11 Aug 1979
Lowry Meek Whisonant b. 18 Sep 1900, d. Feb 1966
James Homer Whisonant b. 4 Apr 1903, d. 25 Apr 1992
Ralph Oren Whisonant+ b. 29 May 1905, d. Apr 1961

Citations

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

Alice S. Whisonant

ID# 1283, b. 8 November 1858, d. 11 April 1942

Father*

Thomas Perry Whisonant b. 16 Apr 1834, d. 3 Jan 1919

Mother*

Mary Jane Hambright b. c 1836, d. 26 May 1868

Birth*

Alice S. Whisonant was born on 8 November 1858 in SC.¹

Marriage*

She married Ebenezer P. Castle circa 1885.²

Death*

Alice S. Whisonant died on 11 April 1942 in Limestone, Cherokee Co., SC, at age 83; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Oakland Cem., Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.059444,-81.650278.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 1

1870

1880

age 20, single, living at home

1900

age 40, md. 15 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living

1910

Limestone, Cherokee Co., SC

age 48, md., 3 ch., 3 living

1940

age 81, widow, completed the 7th. grade. She resides with her son Thomas. [e.d. 11-17, sheet 27B, household #517]

Family

Ebenezer P. Castle b. June 1843

Marriage*

Alice S. Whisonant married Ebenezer P. Castle circa 1885.²

Child

Thomas A. Castle b. c 1889, d. 29 Jul 1949

Citations

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

Catherine Whisonant

ID# 1284, b. 1867

Father*

Thomas Perry Whisonant b. 16 Apr 1834, d. 3 Jan 1919

Mother*

Mary Jane Hambright b. c 1836, d. 26 May 1868

Birth*

Catherine Whisonant was born in 1867 in SC.

Census*

Catherine Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Yorkville, York Co., SC.

Susan A. Whisonant

ID# 1285, b. 19 March 1869, d. 26 March 1962

Father*

Thomas Perry Whisonant b. 16 Apr 1834, d. 3 Jan 1919

Mother*

Margaret A. Whitesides b. 31 May 1832, d. 21 Sep 1876

Birth*

Susan A. Whisonant was born on 19 March 1869 in York Co., SC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married William Lawson Caldwell circa 1895.

Death*

Susan A. Whisonant died on 26 March 1962 in York Co., SC, at age 93.

Burial*

She was buried in Beersheba Presb. Ch., Cem., Clover, York Co., SC, 35.036944,-81.319722.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

1880

age 11

1900

age 31, md. 4 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living

1910

age 41, md. 14 yrs., 6 ch., 5 living

1920

age 50, widow

1930

age 60, widowed, owns home, value of real estate: $3,000.

1940

age 71, widow, completed the 8th. grade. She lives alone. [e.d. 46-54, sheet 15B]

Family

William Lawson Caldwell b. 17 April 1870, d. 4 November 1912

Marriage*

Susan A. Whisonant married William Lawson Caldwell circa 1895.

Children

Mary Catherine Caldwell b. Aug 1897
William Brice Caldwell b. 14 Dec 1898
Thomas Louis Caldwell b. 4 Jan 1901, d. 28 Nov 1945
Carrie Nell Caldwell b. 1902, d. 27 Oct 1918
James Boyce Jenkins Caldwell b. 4 Mar 1910, d. Jan 1985

Citations

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

Lucy Ann Fulton

ID# 1286, b. 29 June 1828, d. 1 November 1866

Birth*

Lucy Ann Fulton was born on 29 June 1828 in Cherokee Fords, York Co., SC.¹

Marriage*

She married William Michael Whisonant, son of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser, on 3 March 1845.²

Death*

Lucy Ann Fulton died on 1 November 1866 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, at age 38.^2,1

Burial*

She was buried in Hopewell Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.09720,-81.46360.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 21

1860

age 33

Family

William Michael Whisonant b. 9 September 1820, d. 11 November 1903

Children

John Daniel Whisonant b. 1847, d. 23 Jan 1865
Jerome Fulton Whisonant b. 13 Oct 1849, d. 9 Oct 1910
Thomas Perry Whisonant+ b. 11 Aug 1851, d. 6 Oct 1891
Mary Jane Whisonant+ b. Dec 1853, d. 15 Feb 1935
Amanda Adeline Whisonant+ b. 12 Nov 1854, d. 22 Mar 1888
Elizabeth Sally Whisonant+ b. 6 Dec 1858, d. 13 Dec 1936
William Preston Whisonant+ b. 13 Aug 1859, d. 6 May 1946
Martha Lorena Whisonant+ b. 5 Jul 1861, d. 27 Jan 1936
Lucy Anne Whisonant+ b. 1864, d. c 1893
Alice Isabell Whisonant+ b. 1 Jan 1866, d. 23 Dec 1946

Citations

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

John D. Whisonant

ID# 1287, b. 4 December 1845, d. 14 November 1934

Father*

Henry Whisonant b. 8 Jul 1818, d. 4 Jul 1854

Mother*

Elizabeth White b. 12 Aug 1821, d. 4 May 1908

Birth*

John D. Whisonant was born on 4 December 1845 in York Co., SC.¹

Marriage*

He married Violet Elizabeth Hamrick on 30 November 1869 in York Co., SC.

Death*

John D. Whisonant died on 14 November 1934 in Richland Co., SC, at age 88; widower.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Mountain View Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.116389,-81.527500; Inscription: Co. K, 17 S C Inf, CSA.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 5

1860

age 14, living with mother

1870

1880

age 35, md., farming

1900

age 54, md. 30 yrs., farmer

1910

age 64, md. 1 time, 40 yrs., farmer

1920

age 74, widowed, retired farmer. He lives with his daughter Mary.

1930

age 85, widowed, civil war vet. His daughter Mary lives with him.

Note*

John D. Whisonant served in the C.S.A., Co. K., 17th SC Infantry. Note: I was told that Johns Street, in Blacksburg, South Carolina, was named after him.

Occupation*

He was a farmer.

Family

Violet Elizabeth Hamrick b. 3 November 1851, d. 24 February 1915

Marriage*

He married Violet Elizabeth Hamrick on 30 November 1869 in York Co., SC.

Child

Mary Whisonant b. 2 Jan 1870, d. 3 Jun 1955

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Jerome Fulton Whisonant

ID# 1288, b. 13 October 1849, d. 9 October 1910

Jerome F. Whisonant

Father*

William Michael Whisonant b. 9 Sep 1820, d. 11 Nov 1903

Mother*

Lucy Ann Fulton b. 29 Jun 1828, d. 1 Nov 1866

Birth*

Jerome Fulton Whisonant was born on 13 October 1849 in York Co., SC.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary L. Hamrick in 1870.¹

Marriage*

Jerome Fulton Whisonant married Estelle Foushe in 1909.²

Death*

Jerome Fulton Whisonant died on 9 October 1910 at age 60.^1,3

Burial*

He was buried in Mountain View Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.116389,-81.527500.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 1

1860

age 10

1870

1880

age 29, md., farming. He and his wife live with his father.

1900

age 50, md. 29 yrs., merchant

1910

age 60, md. 1 time, 7 months, farmer. (Note: Census in error. He was actually married once before.)

Name Variation

Jerome Fulton Whisonant was also known as Irvine Whisonant.

Note*

He was president of the Blacksburg Spinning and Knitting Mills, and served as Mayor of Blacksburg, South Carolina. He donated the land for the Mountain View Cemetery, Blacksburg, South Carolina.

Family 1

Mary L. Hamrick b. 23 February 1852, d. 26 May 1902

Marriage*

He married Mary L. Hamrick in 1870.¹

Family 2

Estelle Foushe b. 1863, d. 25 October 1924

Marriage*

Jerome Fulton Whisonant married Estelle Foushe in 1909.²

Citations

[S74] Letter, Joy Laurice Whisonant Sparrow to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S28] Tombstone.

Thomas Perry Whisonant

ID# 1289, b. 11 August 1851, d. 6 October 1891

Father*

William Michael Whisonant b. 9 Sep 1820, d. 11 Nov 1903

Mother*

Lucy Ann Fulton b. 29 Jun 1828, d. 1 Nov 1866

Birth*

Thomas Perry Whisonant was born on 11 August 1851 in York Co., SC.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah E. Hambright.

Death*

Thomas Perry Whisonant died on 6 October 1891 at age 40.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Blacksburg Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.123333,-81.511667.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 7

1870

1880

age 29, single, living with father

Family

Sarah E. Hambright b. 26 July 1859, d. 14 June 1954

Marriage*

Thomas Perry Whisonant married Sarah E. Hambright.

Child

Lloyd Thomas Whisonant+ b. 27 Sep 1890, d. 23 Apr 1962

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Mary Jane Whisonant

ID# 1290, b. December 1853, d. 15 February 1935

Father*

William Michael Whisonant b. 9 Sep 1820, d. 11 Nov 1903

Mother*

Lucy Ann Fulton b. 29 Jun 1828, d. 1 Nov 1866

Birth*

Mary Jane Whisonant was born in December 1853 in York Co., SC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Dennis C. Crosby.

Death*

Mary Jane Whisonant died on 15 February 1935 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 81.

Burial*

She was buried in Memorial Park Cem., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, 35.605278,-97.490833.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 6

1870

Pittsburg, Johnson Co., AR

age 17, living at home

1880

age 28, md.

1900

London, Pope Co., AR

age 46, md. 26 yrs., 6 ch., 5 living

1910

Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK

age 56, widow, 6 ch., 5 living

1920

Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK

age 67, widow, resides with daughter Johnny R. Hadley.

1930

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK

age 77, widow, resides with daughter Johnny R. Hadley.

Family

Dennis C. Crosby b. 21 June 1832, d. 4 March 1901

Marriage*

Mary Jane Whisonant married Dennis C. Crosby.

Children

Richard Crosby
Martha A. Crosby b. c 1875
William Allen Crosby b. 21 Oct 1876, d. 9 Jul 1929
Sarah A. Crosby b. c 1879
Thomas Fulton Crosby b. 28 Dec 1880
Mary A. Crosby b. Apr 1887
Johnny R. Crosby b. Oct 1892

Citations

[S49] Letter, Wanda Ledwell to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Amanda Adeline Whisonant

ID# 1291, b. 12 November 1854, d. 22 March 1888

Father*

William Michael Whisonant b. 9 Sep 1820, d. 11 Nov 1903

Mother*

Lucy Ann Fulton b. 29 Jun 1828, d. 1 Nov 1866

Birth*

Amanda Adeline Whisonant was born on 12 November 1854 in York Co., SC.¹

Marriage*

She married William R. Sheppard in Cleveland Co., NC.

Death*

Amanda Adeline Whisonant died on 22 March 1888 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 33.²

Burial*

She was buried in El Bethel Methodist Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 5

1870

Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC

1880

age 28, md.

Name Variation

Amanda Adeline Whisonant was also known as Addie.

Family

William R. Sheppard b. December 1844, d. 1902

Marriage*

She married William R. Sheppard in Cleveland Co., NC.

Children

Luther Sheppard
Samuel Sheppard b. c 1876
Mattie Whisonant Sheppard b. 6 Dec 1879, d. 30 May 1938
William Fulton Sheppard b. 2 Mar 1882, d. 3 Jan 1938
Grover Cleveland Sheppard b. 29 Sep 1884, d. 5 Oct 1940

Citations

[S49] Letter, Wanda Ledwell to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Elizabeth Sally Whisonant

ID# 1292, b. 6 December 1858, d. 13 December 1936

Father*

William Michael Whisonant b. 9 Sep 1820, d. 11 Nov 1903

Mother*

Lucy Ann Fulton b. 29 Jun 1828, d. 1 Nov 1866

Birth*

Elizabeth Sally Whisonant was born on 6 December 1858 in York Co., SC.¹

Marriage*

She married John Rufus Kennedy circa 1875.²

Death*

Elizabeth Sally Whisonant died on 13 December 1936 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 78.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Sardis U.M.C. Cem., Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 4

1870

Gowdysville, Union Co., SC

1880

age 23, md.

1900

age 43, md. 25 yrs., 9 ch., 9 living

1910

age 52, md. 1 time, 35 yrs., 10 ch., 9 living

1920

age 62, md.

1930

age 72, md., 1st. md. age 16. She and her husband reside with her son W. F. Kennedy.

Family

John Rufus Kennedy b. May 1851, d. 11 November 1930

Marriage*

Elizabeth Sally Whisonant married John Rufus Kennedy circa 1875.²

Children

William Fulton Kennedy b. 25 Feb 1875, d. 20 Jan 1941
Mary E. Kennedy b. Jun 1876
Samuel Kennedy b. Mar 1879
Raider Kennedy b. 5 Dec 1884, d. 2 Apr 1967
John Thomas Kennedy b. 20 Dec 1887
Thesie Kennedy b. Aug 1889
Pierce Iverson Kennedy b. 20 Jan 1894, d. 20 Jan 1984
Forest Melrose Kennedy b. 15 Jul 1896
Millie Cora Kennedy b. 6 Mar 1901, d. 16 May 1984

Citations

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

Violet Elizabeth Hamrick

ID# 1294, b. 3 November 1851, d. 24 February 1915

Birth*

Violet Elizabeth Hamrick was born on 3 November 1851 in SC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

She married John D. Whisonant, son of Henry Whisonant and Elizabeth White, on 30 November 1869 in York Co., SC.

Death*

Violet Elizabeth Hamrick died on 24 February 1915 in Richland Co., SC, at age 63; married.^1,2,3

Burial*

She was buried in Mountain View Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.116389,-81.527500.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

1880

age 28, md.

1900

age 49, md. 30 yrs., 2 ch., 1 living

1910

age 59, md. 1 time, 40 yrs., 2 ch., 1 living

Family

John D. Whisonant b. 4 December 1845, d. 14 November 1934

Marriage*

Violet Elizabeth Hamrick married John D. Whisonant, son of Henry Whisonant and Elizabeth White, on 30 November 1869 in York Co., SC.

Child

Mary Whisonant b. 2 Jan 1870, d. 3 Jun 1955

Citations

[S49] Letter, Wanda Ledwell to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Mary Whisonant

ID# 1295, b. 2 January 1870, d. 3 June 1955

Father*

John D. Whisonant b. 4 Dec 1845, d. 14 Nov 1934

Mother*

Violet Elizabeth Hamrick b. 3 Nov 1851, d. 24 Feb 1915

Burial*

Mary Whisonant was buried in Mountain View Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.116389,-81.527500.¹

Birth*

She was born on 2 January 1870 in SC; Note: She was not in her parents household in the 1870 census. Therefore, the d.o.b. may not be correct.¹

Marriage*

She married Frank A. Rinehart circa 1903.

Death*

Mary Whisonant died on 3 June 1955 in Richland Co., SC, at age 85; widowed.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 9

1900

age 24, single, living with parents

1910

age 39, md. 1 time, 7 yrs., no children. She and her husband are living with her parents.

1920

age 49, widow, living with father.

1930

Hyatt Park, Richland Co., SC

age 59, widow, seamstress, living with father.

1940

age 70, widow, completed high school. She resides at the Confederate HOme of South Carolina. [e.d. 40-49, sheet 1A, line #30]

Family

Frank A. Rinehart b. circa 1855, d. before 1920

Marriage*

Mary Whisonant married Frank A. Rinehart circa 1903.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Mary L. Hamrick

ID# 1296, b. 23 February 1852, d. 26 May 1902

Birth*

Mary L. Hamrick was born on 23 February 1852 in SC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Jerome Fulton Whisonant, son of William Michael Whisonant and Lucy Ann Fulton, in 1870.³

Death*

Mary L. Hamrick died on 26 May 1902 at age 50.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Mountain View Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.116389,-81.527500.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 28, md.

1900

age 42, md. 29 yrs.

Family

Jerome Fulton Whisonant b. 13 October 1849, d. 9 October 1910

Citations

[S49] Letter, Wanda Ledwell to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S74] Letter, Joy Laurice Whisonant Sparrow to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Charlotte K. Guntharpe

ID# 1297, b. 5 July 1852, d. 24 November 1922

Birth*

Charlotte K. Guntharpe was born on 5 July 1852 in SC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married John Smith Whisonant, son of Henderson Whisonant and Martha Matilda Smith, circa 1874.

Death*

Charlotte K. Guntharpe died on 24 November 1922 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 70; married.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Blacksburg Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.123333,-81.511667.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 27, md.

1900

Cherokee Co., SC

age 47, md. 26 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living

1910

age 56, md. 1 time, 36 yrs., 4 ch., 3 living

1920

age 66, md.

Family

John Smith Whisonant b. 17 May 1847, d. 13 March 1925

Marriage*

Charlotte K. Guntharpe married John Smith Whisonant, son of Henderson Whisonant and Martha Matilda Smith, circa 1874.

Children

child Whisonant
Robert Clarence Whisonant b. 18 Jun 1875, d. 3 Jun 1901
Mollie Whisonant b. Nov 1876
Mary S. Whisonant b. c 1877
Lula M. Whisonant b. Aug 1880, d. 26 Apr 1964
Jesse Alfred Whisonant+ b. 18 Jan 1885, d. 24 Aug 1968

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Jesse Alfred Whisonant

ID# 1298, b. 18 January 1885, d. 24 August 1968

Father*

John Smith Whisonant b. 17 May 1847, d. 13 Mar 1925

Mother*

Charlotte K. Guntharpe b. 5 Jul 1852, d. 24 Nov 1922

Birth*

Jesse Alfred Whisonant was born on 18 January 1885 in Cherokee Co., SC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Anna M. Martin on 20 December 1911.

Death*

Jesse Alfred Whisonant died on 24 August 1968 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, at age 83.³

Burial*

He was buried in Frederick Mem. Gardens Cem., Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.105833,-81.695000.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Cherokee Co., SC

age 15

1910

age 25, single, living at home

1920

age 34, md., farmer

1930

age 45, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 26

1940