Christeene Chipman

ID# 14004, b. 27 October 1917, d. 21 December 1917
Father*Otis DeCater Chipman b. 8 Apr 1887, d. 1 May 1964
Mother*Vester May Whisenhunt b. 6 Jun 1897, d. 31 Jul 1937
Birth*Christeene Chipman was born on 27 October 1917.1 
Death*She died on 21 December 1917.1 
Burial*She was buried in Macey Cem., Monette, Craighead Co., AR, 35.930278,-90.366667. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Deborah Elaine Whisnant

ID# 14017, b. 23 February 1955, d. 22 December 2004
Father*Joe Junior Whisnant b. 5 Feb 1923, d. 14 Jun 1991
Mother*Minnie Hazel Corintha Howell b. 9 May 1927, d. 11 Nov 2014
Burial*Deborah Elaine Whisnant was buried in Blue Ridge Memorial Park Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC. 
Birth*She was born on 23 February 1955 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*She died on 22 December 2004 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 49; Her married name was Lovins.2 
Obituary*

Citations

  1. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Lawrence William Whisnant

ID# 14020, b. 15 October 1924, d. 29 January 1999
Father*Joseph Peter Whisnant b. 1 Aug 1893, d. 11 Jul 1976
Mother*Mary Louisa Sanders b. 2 May 1886, d. 29 Aug 1957
Birth*Lawrence William Whisnant was born on 15 October 1924 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Nina Lee Ingram in 1943 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Death*Lawrence William Whisnant died on 29 January 1999 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 74; widow.2,1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Hartley Hills Cem., Caldwell Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 5 yrs., 3 months
1940Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 15, not attending school. He has completed the 1st. grade.

Family

Nina Lee Ingram b. 23 December 1923, d. 24 May 1992
Children

Citations

  1. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Florence Eleanor Whisnant

ID# 14022, b. 31 January 1921, d. 15 October 1998
Father*Joseph Peter Whisnant b. 1 Aug 1893, d. 11 Jul 1976
Mother*Mary Louisa Sanders b. 2 May 1886, d. 29 Aug 1957
Birth*Florence Eleanor Whisnant was born on 31 January 1921 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married John Henry Arnette. 
Death*Florence Eleanor Whisnant died on 15 October 1998 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 77; widow.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Worship Point Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.94499,-81.56598. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 9
1940Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 19, single, completed the 3rd. grade. She is not employed, and resides with her parents.
Name Variation Florence Eleanor Whisnant was also known as Ella. 

Family

John Henry Arnette b. 5 January 1919, d. 27 November 1992
Marriage*She married John Henry Arnette. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Mary Magilene Whisnant

ID# 14023, b. 1 February 1930, d. 23 May 2013
Father*Joseph Peter Whisnant b. 1 Aug 1893, d. 11 Jul 1976
Mother*Mary Louisa Sanders b. 2 May 1886, d. 29 Aug 1957
Birth*Mary Magilene Whisnant was born on 1 February 1930 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 23 May 2013 in Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 83.2 
Burial*She was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.851944,-81.561111. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 1 month
1940Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 10, attending school, completed the 1st. grade.
Obituary*
Name Variation Mary Magilene Whisnant was also known as Mary Magadelene Whisnant.1 
Residence* In 2009 Mary lived in Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC. 

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Arthur Paul Brown
Children

Citations

  1. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  2. [S428] Obituary.

John Henry Arnette

ID# 14025, b. 5 January 1919, d. 27 November 1992
Birth*John Henry Arnette was born on 5 January 1919.1 
Marriage*He married Florence Eleanor Whisnant, daughter of Joseph Peter Whisnant and Mary Louisa Sanders. 
Death*John Henry Arnette died on 27 November 1992 at age 73.1 
Burial*He was buried in Worship Point Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.94499,-81.56598. 

Family

Florence Eleanor Whisnant b. 31 January 1921, d. 15 October 1998
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Walter Avery Whisnant

ID# 14028, b. 16 March 1904, d. 11 October 1975
Father*William Wesley Whisenant b. 10 Apr 1874, d. 11 Nov 1943
Mother*Mary Ann Avery b. 6 Jan 1875, d. 22 Jan 1948
Birth*Walter Avery Whisnant was born on 16 March 1904 in NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 11 October 1975 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 71; never married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Rutherford Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NCage 6
1920Rutherford Co., NCage 15
1930Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NCage 25, single, living at home, laborer, on moving van
1940Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NCage 33, single, completed the 4th. grade. He is employed as a truck drive for a lumber company. His wage last year was $720. He resides with his parents.
Milit-Beg*Walter Avery Whisnant began military service on 28 July 1942 in SC U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 16 April 1945. 

Citations

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

Newton J. Whisnant

ID# 14030, b. May 1832
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Newton J. Whisnant was born in May 1832 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary A. Griffin circa 1885.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census record not found
1880Census record not found
1900Johns River, Caldwell Co., NCage 62, md. 15 yrs., farmer.
1910Johns River, Caldwell Co., NCage 52, md. 25 yrs., works at saw mill.
Note*Newton J. Whisnant and William Whisenant Are they brothers? In 1910 Newton lived next door to Elizabeth Whistnant, widow of William Whistnant. 
Note*Newton J. Whisnant and Melton Whisnant Is this the same person? 

Family

Mary A. Griffin b. April 1870
Marriage*Newton J. Whisnant married Mary A. Griffin circa 1885.1 
Children

Citations

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

Mary A. Griffin

ID# 14031, b. April 1870
Birth*Mary A. Griffin was born in April 1870 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Newton J. Whisnant circa 1885.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Johns River, Caldwell Co., NCage 30, md. 15 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living
1910Johns River, Caldwell Co., NCage 38, md. 25 yrs., 8 ch., 6 living.

Family

Newton J. Whisnant b. May 1832
Children

Citations

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

Lou Edna Whisnant

ID# 14032, b. January 1893, d. 21 June 1954
Father*Newton J. Whisnant b. May 1832
Mother*Mary A. Griffin b. Apr 1870
Birth*Lou Edna Whisnant was born in January 1893 in Caldwell Co., NC; Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as 26 Dec 1891. The informant was Monroe Chandler, Marion, NC.1 
Death*She died on 21 June 1954 in Marion, McDowell Co., NC, at age 61; widowed. Her married name was Chandler.2 
Burial*She was buried in Glenwood Cem., Glenwood, McDowell Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Johns River, Caldwell Co., NCage 7
1910Johns River, Caldwell Co., NCage 15, single, living with parents.

Citations

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

Thomas Edward Whisnant

ID# 14033, b. 30 June 1898, d. 28 April 1954
Father*Newton J. Whisnant b. May 1832
Mother*Mary A. Griffin b. Apr 1870
Birth*Thomas Edward Whisnant was born on 30 June 1898 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 28 April 1954 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 55; widowed.1 
Burial*He was buried in Harper's Chapel Cem., Patterson, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.99629,-81.56110.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Johns River, Caldwell Co., NCage 10
1920Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 20, single, laborer, chair shop, boarder in the Adolphus R. Price household.
1930Census record not found.
1940Patterson, Caldwell Co., NCage 40, widow, completed no schooling. He is employed as an agricultural farmer. His wgae last year was $0. He resides with his brother Gordon. [e.d. 14-28, sheet 11A, household #169]
Residence* In September 1918 Thomas lived in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC; factory worker, Bernhardt Chair Co., Lenoir, NC. Nearest relative: Henry Price, friend.2 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Alice Whisnant

ID# 14034, b. circa 1902
Father*Newton J. Whisnant b. May 1832
Mother*Mary A. Griffin b. Apr 1870
Birth*Alice Whisnant was born circa 1902 in NC.1 
Census*Alice Whisnant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Johns River, Caldwell Co., NC, age 8. 
Note*She and Alice Whisnant Is this the same person? 

Citations

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

Lula Whisnant

ID# 14035, b. circa 1904
Father*Newton J. Whisnant b. May 1832
Mother*Mary A. Griffin b. Apr 1870
Birth*Lula Whisnant was born circa 1904 in NC.1 
Census*Lula Whisnant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Johns River, Caldwell Co., NC, age 6. 

Citations

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

Gordon Alfred Whisnant

ID# 14036, b. 2 July 1906, d. 6 July 1957
Father*Newton J. Whisnant b. May 1832
Mother*Mary A. Griffin b. Apr 1870
Birth*Gordon Alfred Whisnant was born on 2 July 1906 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ercell Phillips. 
Divorce*Gordon Alfred Whisnant and Ercell Phillips were divorced.1 
Death*Gordon Alfred Whisnant died on 6 July 1957 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 51; divorced.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Harper's Chapel Cem., Patterson, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.99629,-81.56110.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Johns River, Caldwell Co., NCage 4
1920Census record not found
1930Patterson, Caldwell Co., NCage 23, single, living with brother Charlie W. Whisnant.
1940Patterson, Caldwell Co., NCage 33, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a spinner at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $508. He rents a farmhouse for $6. His brother Thomas Whisant resides in the household. [e.d. 14-28, sheet 11A, household #169]

Family

Ercell Phillips b. 18 June 1913, d. 28 June 2001
Marriage*Gordon Alfred Whisnant married Ercell Phillips. 
Divorce*Gordon Alfred Whisnant and Ercell Phillips were divorced.1 
Children

Citations

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

Alice M. Whisnant

ID# 14037, b. circa 1904
Father*Ladson D. Whisnant b. Jul 1882
Mother*Dora Etta Green b. 7 Aug 1886, d. 13 Mar 1961
Birth*Alice M. Whisnant was born circa 1904 in NC.1 
Census*Alice M. Whisnant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Cleveland Co., NC, age 6. 

Citations

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

Liller N. Whisnant

ID# 14038, b. February 1909
Father*Ladson D. Whisnant b. Jul 1882
Mother*Dora Etta Green b. 7 Aug 1886, d. 13 Mar 1961
Birth*Liller N. Whisnant was born in February 1909 in NC.1 
Census*Liller N. Whisnant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Cleveland Co., NC, age 10 months. 

Citations

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

Bettie Whisenhunt

ID# 14039, b. circa 1868
Father*John W. Whisenhunt b. Feb 1842, d. 11 Feb 1915
Mother*R. Lucinda Critz b. 27 Feb 1840, d. 24 Dec 1904
Birth*Bettie Whisenhunt was born circa 1868 in NC.1 
Census*Bettie Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Clemmonsville, Davidson Co., NC, age 2. 

Citations

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

Anna Whisenhunt

ID# 14040, b. circa 1869
Father*John W. Whisenhunt b. Feb 1842, d. 11 Feb 1915
Mother*R. Lucinda Critz b. 27 Feb 1840, d. 24 Dec 1904
Birth*Anna Whisenhunt was born circa 1869 in NC.1 
Census*Anna Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Clemmonsville, Davidson Co., NC, age 1, name listed as "Anna". 

Citations

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

Samuel Cherry Callahan

ID# 14041, b. 26 July 1847, d. 21 June 1924
Birth*Samuel Cherry Callahan was born on 26 July 1847 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Eliza Ann Whisnant, daughter of Archibald T. Whisnant and Rebecca Ledford, on 8 August 1884 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Death*Samuel Cherry Callahan died on 21 June 1924 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 76. 
Burial*He was buried in Bethany Bapt. Ch. Cem., Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC, 35.302778,-81.893056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Sulphur Springs, Rutherford Co., NCage 52, md. 16 yrs., farmer
1910Sulphur Springs, Rutherford Co., NCage 63, md. 1 time, 25 yrs., farmer
1920Sulphur Springs, Rutherford Co., NCage 72, md., farmer

Family

Eliza Ann Whisnant b. December 1854
Marriage*Samuel Cherry Callahan married Eliza Ann Whisnant, daughter of Archibald T. Whisnant and Rebecca Ledford, on 8 August 1884 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Martha Jane Whisnant

ID# 14042, b. 10 May 1862, d. 27 October 1946
Father*Adam Whisnant b. c 1820
Mother*Malenda Crane b. c 1832
Burial*Martha Jane Whisnant was buried in Lawings Chapel Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC.1 
Birth*She was born on 10 May 1862 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married John Young Sr. 
Death*Martha Jane Whisnant died on 27 October 1946 in Lincoln Co., NC, at age 84; married. Note: Her death certificate listed her parents as "Adrain Whisenant & Malinda Crane". The informant was Jim Drum, Lincolnton, NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Bandys, Catawba Co., NCage 16, single, resides with sister and brother-in-law Huldy & William Burns.
1930Icard, Burke Co., NCage 64, md., 1st. md. age 23? [e.d. 12-6, sheet 22B]
1940Icard, Burke Co., NCage 75, md., completed no schooling. [e.d. 12-6, sheet 6A]

Family

John Young Sr. b. 22 January 1862, d. 28 September 1942
Marriage*Martha Jane Whisnant married John Young Sr. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Emma E. Whisenant

ID# 14043, b. 22 February 1893, d. 21 October 1961
Father*William Daniel Whisenant b. 22 Sep 1863, d. 25 Feb 1946
Mother*Frances Rebecca Keever b. 25 May 1866, d. 11 Feb 1938
Marriage*Emma E. Whisenant married Adam Pritchard. 
Birth*Emma E. Whisenant was born on 22 February 1893 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Divorce*She and Adam Pritchard were divorced before 1961.1 
Death*Emma E. Whisenant died on 21 October 1961 in Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NC, at age 68; divorced.1 
Burial*She was buried in Sunset Hills Cem., Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.813333,-81.448056.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Icard, Burke Co., NCage 7
1920Icard, Burke Co., NCage 25, single, living at home

Family

Adam Pritchard
Marriage*Emma E. Whisenant married Adam Pritchard. 
Divorce*Emma E. Whisenant and Adam Pritchard were divorced before 1961.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Fred W. Whisenant

ID# 14044, b. April 1884
Father*William Sidney Whisenant b. 25 Mar 1868, d. 20 Dec 1930
Birth*Fred W. Whisenant was born in April 1884 in NC.1 
Census*Fred W. Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 16. 

Citations

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

Nettie Whisnant

ID# 14046, b. October 1873
Father*Charles Spratt Whisnant b. 17 Dec 1851, d. 15 Dec 1924
Mother*Susan Pauline Bomar b. 13 May 1852, d. 8 Jan 1907
Birth*Nettie Whisnant was born in October 1873 in Spartanburg Co., SC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Beech Springs, Spartanburg Co., SCage 7
1900Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 26, single, living with parents.

Citations

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

Philip Bomar Whisnant

ID# 14047, b. 8 July 1882, d. 9 July 1942
Father*Charles Spratt Whisnant b. 17 Dec 1851, d. 15 Dec 1924
Mother*Susan Pauline Bomar b. 13 May 1852, d. 8 Jan 1907
Birth*Philip Bomar Whisnant was born on 8 July 1882 in Cherokee Co., SC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Fannie Leach circa 1902. 
Death*Philip Bomar Whisnant died on 9 July 1942 in Richland Co., SC, at age 60.3 
Burial*He was buried in Laurelwood Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.931667,-81.034167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 17, single, living with parents
1910Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 28, md. 1 time, 7 yrs., freight conductor
1920Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 37, md., conductor on railroad
1930York, York Co., SCage 47, md., railroad conductor, 1st. md. age 20, no military service
1940Rock Hill, York Co., SCage 57, md., completed high school. He is employed as a conductor on a rail road. His wage last year was $800. He rents a home for $10. [e.d. 21-22, sheet 17A, household #331]

Family

Fannie Leach b. 22 October 1883, d. 10 September 1952
Marriage*Philip Bomar Whisnant married Fannie Leach circa 1902. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S108] Mary Eleanor Graham Watson, "Watson, Mary Eleanor," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 06 Apr 1999.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Bessie Kate Whisnant

ID# 14048, b. 22 September 1884, d. 7 December 1944
Father*Charles Spratt Whisnant b. 17 Dec 1851, d. 15 Dec 1924
Mother*Susan Pauline Bomar b. 13 May 1852, d. 8 Jan 1907
Birth*Bessie Kate Whisnant was born on 22 September 1884 in Cherokee Co., SC.1 
Marriage*She married Kelly Clarence Hardin circa 1902. 
Death*Bessie Kate Whisnant died on 7 December 1944 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 60; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Rock Hill City Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.930278,-81.030833.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 15, single, living with parents
1910Columbus, Richland Co., SCage 25, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1920Augusta, Richmond Co., GAage 32
1930Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 43, widowed, resides with daughter and husband Pauline & Walter Griffith.
1940Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 55, widow, completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed. She resides with her daughter and son-in-law Pauline & Walter Griffith. [e.d. 60-16A, sheet 3A, household #47]

Family

Kelly Clarence Hardin b. circa 1876
Marriage*Bessie Kate Whisnant married Kelly Clarence Hardin circa 1902. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Mary Helen Whisnant

ID# 14049, b. 9 November 1887, d. 12 September 1980
Father*Charles Spratt Whisnant b. 17 Dec 1851, d. 15 Dec 1924
Mother*Susan Pauline Bomar b. 13 May 1852, d. 8 Jan 1907
Birth*Mary Helen Whisnant was born on 9 November 1887 in Cherokee Co., SC.1 
Marriage*She married George Guilford Eaves in 1910 in York Co., SC. 
Death*Mary Helen Whisnant died on 12 September 1980 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, at age 92.1 
Burial*She was buried in Westview Cem., Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, 33.743056,-84.455000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 12
1920Augusta, Richmond Co., GAage 29, divorced, resides with her sister B. W. Hardin.
1940Census record not found.
Note*Mary Helen Whisnant Her married name was also Adams. 

Family

George Guilford Eaves b. 27 November 1879, d. 1 July 1969
Marriage*She married George Guilford Eaves in 1910 in York Co., SC. 
Child
  • Mary Helen Eaves

Citations

  1. [S108] Mary Eleanor Graham Watson, "Watson, Mary Eleanor," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 06 Apr 1999.

Tom Horne Whisnant

ID# 14050, b. 9 May 1893, d. 5 January 1974
Father*Charles Spratt Whisnant b. 17 Dec 1851, d. 15 Dec 1924
Mother*Susan Pauline Bomar b. 13 May 1852, d. 8 Jan 1907
Birth*Tom Horne Whisnant was born on 9 May 1893 in Cherokee Co., SC; Note: His delayed birth certificate listed his place of birth as "Rutherford Co., NC".1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Bessie Thackam on 3 June 1915.1 
Marriage*Tom Horne Whisnant married Marie Woodward. 
Marriage*Tom Horne Whisnant married Katherine [unknown]. 
Death*Tom Horne Whisnant died on 5 January 1974 in Augusta, Richmond Co., GA, at age 80.1,5,4 
Burial*He was buried in Elmwood Memorial Gardens Cem., Columbia, Richland Co., SC, 34.01560,-81.05610. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 7
1910Columbia, Richland Co., SCage 27, single, stenographer in cotton mill
1920Augusta, Richmond Co., GAage 26, md., manager, oil mill
1930Augusta, Richmond Co., GAage 36, md., 1st. md. age 21, manager of oil mill, rents home, real estate value $65., owns radio, vet: no
1940Augusta, Richmond Co., GAage 46, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as a manager at an oil mill. His wage last year was $4940. He rents a home for $50. [e.d. 121-49, sheet 11A, household #222]
Residence* In June 1917 Tom lived in Augusta, Richmond Co., GA; married.2 

Family 1

Bessie Thackam b. 5 May 1896, d. 30 April 1944
Marriage*He married Bessie Thackam on 3 June 1915.1 
Child
  • Mary Helen Whisnant

Family 2

Marie Woodward b. 16 August 1900, d. January 1996
Marriage*Tom Horne Whisnant married Marie Woodward. 

Family 3

Katherine [unknown]
Marriage*Tom Horne Whisnant married Katherine [unknown]. 

Citations

  1. [S108] Mary Eleanor Graham Watson, "Watson, Mary Eleanor," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 06 Apr 1999.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S188] Birth Certificate.
  4. [S28] Tombstone.
  5. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1919-98.