Sadie Vernon Crisp

ID# 15851, b. 21 August 1917, d. 25 January 2011
Birth*Sadie Vernon Crisp was born on 21 August 1917 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Ralph Osborne Whisenant, son of George Luther Whisenant and Josephine Murray, in 1937 in Caldwell Co., NC.3 
Death*Sadie Vernon Crisp died on 25 January 2011 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 93.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Maiden Municipal Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, 35.580556,-81.206667.1 
Obituary*
Census*Sadie Vernon Crisp appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, age 22, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed. 
Residence In 2008 Sadie lived in Maiden, Catawba Co., NC. 

Family

Ralph Osborne Whisenant b. 15 May 1913, d. 21 March 1993
Marriage*She married Ralph Osborne Whisenant, son of George Luther Whisenant and Josephine Murray, in 1937 in Caldwell Co., NC.3 
Children
  • Rita Carol Whisenant
  • Elizabeth Irene Whisenant
  • Jo Ann Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Ernest Elmore Whisenant

ID# 15854, b. 30 July 1905, d. 31 January 1981
Father*Daniel Frederick Whisenant b. 22 Aug 1873, d. 19 Mar 1961
Mother*Laura Ellen Wilson b. 10 Sep 1870, d. 11 Dec 1961
Birth*Ernest Elmore Whisenant was born on 30 July 1905 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Luella Presslar on 24 December 1927 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Ernest Elmore Whisenant died on 31 January 1981 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 75; married.3 
Burial*He was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.772500,-81.309722. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 4
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 14
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 24, md., president, hosiery mill, 1st. md. age 22
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 34, md., completed 1 year of college. He is employed as the owner manager of a hosiery mill. He owns a farmhouse valued at $15,000. [e.d. 18-21, sheet 1A, household #8]

Family

Mary Luella Presslar b. 23 September 1906, d. 21 October 1995
Marriage*Ernest Elmore Whisenant married Mary Luella Presslar on 24 December 1927 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Children
  • Mary Joe Whisenant
  • Hoke Donald Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mary Luella Presslar

ID# 15855, b. 23 September 1906, d. 21 October 1995
Birth*Mary Luella Presslar was born on 23 September 1906 in Catawba Co., NC. 
Marriage*She married Ernest Elmore Whisenant, son of Daniel Frederick Whisenant and Laura Ellen Wilson, on 24 December 1927 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*Mary Luella Presslar died on 21 October 1995 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 89; widowed.2 
Burial*She was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.772500,-81.309722. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 23, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 33, md., completed 1 year of high school.

Family

Ernest Elmore Whisenant b. 30 July 1905, d. 31 January 1981
Children
  • Mary Joe Whisenant
  • Hoke Donald Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

William Murray Whisnant

ID# 15860, b. 3 September 1908, d. 20 November 1998
Father*Rufus Newton Whisenant b. 9 May 1886, d. 11 Jul 1971
Mother*Carrie Lee Murray b. 21 Feb 1889, d. 19 Oct 1982
Birth*William Murray Whisnant was born on 3 September 1908 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Novella Deal on 15 November 1934 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*William Murray Whisnant died on 20 November 1998 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 90; widowed.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 1 yr., 8 mts.
1920Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 11
1930Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 21, single, living at home
1940Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 30, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is a farmer, and rents his farmhouse for $10. [s.d. 10, e.d. 18-2, sheet 2A, line 35, household #30]

Family

Novella Deal b. 2 July 1911, d. 15 September 1994
Marriage*William Murray Whisnant married Novella Deal on 15 November 1934 in Catawba Co., NC.2 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Novella Deal

ID# 15861, b. 2 July 1911, d. 15 September 1994
Birth*Novella Deal was born on 2 July 1911 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married William Murray Whisnant, son of Rufus Newton Whisenant and Carrie Lee Murray, on 15 November 1934 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Novella Deal died on 15 September 1994 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 83; married.1 
Census*Novella Deal appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Caldwell, Catawba Co., NC, age 28, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed. 

Family

William Murray Whisnant b. 3 September 1908, d. 20 November 1998

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Dorothy Ann Whisnant

ID# 15863, b. 6 March 1930, d. 20 May 2015
Father*George Houston Whisnant b. 23 Feb 1893, d. 20 Feb 1969
Mother*Mildred Maberra Doster b. 3 Dec 1903, d. 20 Mar 1990
Birth*Dorothy Ann Whisnant was born on 6 March 1930 in Yalobusha Co., MS.1 
Death*She died on 20 May 2015 in Lynchburg, VA, at age 85.2 
Burial*She was buried in Memphis Mem. Gardens Cem., Bartlett, Shelby Co., TN. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., MSage 1 month
1940Carroll Co., MSage 10, attending school, completed the 4th. grade.
Obituary*
Note*Dorothy Ann Whisnant She married Jack Wade Clark. in October 1960. 
Residence* In 1992 Dorothy lived in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. 

Citations

  1. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Jewell Allen Campbell

ID# 15866, b. 18 September 1902, d. 29 August 1950
Father*James Monroe Campbell b. 14 Nov 1867, d. 1 Aug 1939
Mother*Marinda Isabell Whisenhunt b. 1 Oct 1878, d. 11 Sep 1905
Birth*Jewell Allen Campbell was born on 18 September 1902 in AR.1 
Death*He died on 29 August 1950 in AR at age 47.1 
Burial*He was buried in Redmen Cem., DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR, 34.036944,-94.357778. 
Census*Jewell Allen Campbell appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Bear Creek, Sevier Co., AR, age 7. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Horace R. DeBerry

ID# 15867, b. 24 August 1929, d. 24 November 2007
Birth*Horace R. DeBerry was born on 24 August 1929 in La Grange, Troup Co., GA; His parents were Charles Taze Russell Deberry and Cortez Loveless.1,2 
Death*He died on 24 November 2007 in MS at age 78.2 

Family

Mary Alita Whisnant
Children
  • Lisa Kay DeBerry
  • Stephanie Lynn DeBerry

Citations

  1. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Luther Estel Whisnant

ID# 15869, b. 2 February 1898, d. 24 February 1984
Father*Vincent Dial Whisnant b. 25 Mar 1860, d. 4 Jan 1940
Mother*Martha Ann Rodgers b. 10 Sep 1859, d. 15 Feb 1924
Birth*Luther Estel Whisnant was born on 2 February 1898 in MS.1,2 
Death*He died on 24 February 1984 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS, at age 86.2 
Burial*He was buried in Vaiden Cem., Carroll Co., MS, 33.328056,-89.749722.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Carroll Co., MSage 2
1910Carroll Co., MSage 12
1920Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 20, single, living at home
1930Carroll Co., MSage 32, single, living with father
1940Carroll Co., MSage 42, single, completed the 4th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at #350. His sister Sallie resides in the household. [e.d. 8-15, sheet 11B, household #193]
Name Variation Luther Estel Whisnant was also known as Lute. 
Note*He Luther was noted for his dry wit & humor, also for peanuts, water melons, and other vegetables he grew and sold, or gave to friends. He loved baseball too. Neither he, nor his sister Sallie ever married. They both lived in the house their father built, until they died. 

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 2 Feb 1899.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Sarah Elizabeth Whisnant

ID# 15870, b. 22 March 1888, d. 24 December 1977
Father*Vincent Dial Whisnant b. 25 Mar 1860, d. 4 Jan 1940
Mother*Martha Ann Rodgers b. 10 Sep 1859, d. 15 Feb 1924
Birth*Sarah Elizabeth Whisnant was born on 22 March 1888 in Choctaw Co., MS.1 
Death*She died on 24 December 1977 in Winona, Montgomery Co., MS, at age 89.1 
Burial*She was buried in Vaiden Cem., Carroll Co., MS, 33.328056,-89.749722.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Carroll Co., MSage 12
1910Carroll Co., MSage 27, single, living at home
1920Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 32, single, living with Whisenant grand-parents.
1930Carroll Co., MSage 42, single, living with father
1940Carroll Co., MSage 52, single, completed the 8th. grade. She resides in the household with her brother Luther.
Name Variation Sarah Elizabeth Whisnant was also known as Sallie. 
Note*She never married. She was known for her sewing abilities. Sallie was always quick to help anyone she sensed was in need, and she had a very gracious way about it. Although she never had children of her own, she was 'grandmother' to her brother Houston's children. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Martha Ann Rodgers

ID# 15871, b. 10 September 1859, d. 15 February 1924
Birth*Martha Ann Rodgers was born on 10 September 1859 in MS.1 
Marriage*She married Vincent Dial Whisnant, son of George Washington Whisenant and Philforna P. Sharp, circa 1886.2 
Death*Martha Ann Rodgers died on 15 February 1924 at age 64.1 
Burial*She was buried in Pine Bluff Cem., Montgomery Co., MS, 33.341111,-89.632500.3,1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Carroll Co., MSage 41, md. 14 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1910Carroll Co., MSage 50, md. 24 yrs., 6 ch., 4 living
1920Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 60, md.

Family

Vincent Dial Whisnant b. 25 March 1860, d. 4 January 1940
Marriage*Martha Ann Rodgers married Vincent Dial Whisnant, son of George Washington Whisenant and Philforna P. Sharp, circa 1886.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S249] Letter, Sarah Elaine Whisnant Southerland to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Mallise Whisnant

ID# 15872, b. 11 July 1895, d. 17 July 1909
Father*Vincent Dial Whisnant b. 25 Mar 1860, d. 4 Jan 1940
Mother*Martha Ann Rodgers b. 10 Sep 1859, d. 15 Feb 1924
Birth*Mallise Whisnant was born on 11 July 1895 in MS.1 
Death*She died on 17 July 1909 at age 14.1 
Burial*She was buried in Pine Bluff Cem., Montgomery Co., MS, 33.341111,-89.632500.2 
Census*Mallise Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Carroll Co., MS, age 4. 
Note*She died of blood poisoning. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S249] Letter, Sarah Elaine Whisnant Southerland to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Daniel Webster Whisnant

ID# 15873, b. 16 November 1889, d. 18 May 1915
Father*Vincent Dial Whisnant b. 25 Mar 1860, d. 4 Jan 1940
Mother*Martha Ann Rodgers b. 10 Sep 1859, d. 15 Feb 1924
Birth*Daniel Webster Whisnant was born on 16 November 1889 in MS.1 
Death*He died on 18 May 1915 at age 25.1 
Burial*He was buried in Pine Bluff Cem., Montgomery Co., MS, 33.341111,-89.632500.2,1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Carroll Co., MSage 10
1910Carroll Co., MSage 20, single, living at home
Note*Daniel Webster Whisnant never married. He died quite suddenly from an unknown cause, possibly of complications from phenomena. He was engaged to be married at the time of his death. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S249] Letter, Sarah Elaine Whisnant Southerland to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

George Alfred Whisenant

ID# 15874, b. 9 November 1889, d. 24 January 1969
George A. Whisenant
Father*James Sidney Whisenant b. 4 Oct 1856, d. 2 Aug 1908
Mother*Virginia Ellen Pittman b. 5 Aug 1866, d. 3 May 1898
Birth*George Alfred Whisenant was born on 9 November 1889 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS.1,2 
Marriage*He married Dennie D. Adams in 1916 in Choctaw Co., MS. 
Burial*George Alfred Whisenant was buried in Salem Indep. Meth. Ch. Cem., Chester, Choctaw Co., MS, 33.371389,-89.261389. 
Death*He died on 24 January 1969 in Washington Parish, LA, at age 79.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Poplar Creek, Montgomery Co., MSage 12
1910Census record not found
1920Chester, Choctaw Co., MSage 32, md. He and his family are living with his wife's parents.
1930Choctaw Co., MSage 40, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 27
Residence* In 1918 George lived in Choctaw Co., MS.1 

Family

Dennie D. Adams b. 24 September 1884, d. 29 May 1977
Marriage*He married Dennie D. Adams in 1916 in Choctaw Co., MS. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Ruth Virginia Whisenant

ID# 15875, b. 20 August 1892, d. 2 June 1935
Father*James Sidney Whisenant b. 4 Oct 1856, d. 2 Aug 1908
Mother*Virginia Ellen Pittman b. 5 Aug 1866, d. 3 May 1898
Birth*Ruth Virginia Whisenant was born on 20 August 1892 in MS.1 
Marriage*She married William Calvin Pritchard on 29 September 1918.2 
Death*Ruth Virginia Whisenant died on 2 June 1935 in Carroll Co., MS, at age 42.2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Vaiden Cem., Carroll Co., MS, 33.328056,-89.749722.4,3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Poplar Creek, Montgomery Co., MSage 8
1910Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 16, single, in the household of her uncle T. P. Whisnant.
Note*Ruth Virginia Whisenant was a kind and loving person, despite all the hardships and sicknesses she suffered. All who knew Ruth loved her, even her stepchildren. She died while in labor with her last child. 

Family

William Calvin Pritchard b. 17 June 1874, d. 2 June 1936
Marriage*She married William Calvin Pritchard on 29 September 1918.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S249] Letter, Sarah Elaine Whisnant Southerland to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Zilla Olivia Whisenant

ID# 15876, b. 28 August 1890, d. 18 May 1969
Father*James Sidney Whisenant b. 4 Oct 1856, d. 2 Aug 1908
Mother*Virginia Ellen Pittman b. 5 Aug 1866, d. 3 May 1898
Birth*Zilla Olivia Whisenant was born on 28 August 1890 in MS.1 
Marriage*She married Charles Elbert Garner. 
Death*Zilla Olivia Whisenant died on 18 May 1969 in Grenada Co., MS, at age 78.1 
Burial*She was buried in Pine Bluff Cem., Montgomery Co., MS, 33.341111,-89.632500.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Poplar Creek, Montgomery Co., MSage 10
1910Montgomery Co., MSage 18, single, farm laborer
1940Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 48, md. She is not employed. [e.d. 8-14, sheet 8A, household #174]
Name Variation Zilla Olivia Whisenant was also known as Livy. 
Note*Although Zilla had no children of her own, children were drawn to her because of her fun-loving nature. She loved children. She would tell them stories, sing, and entertain them. She was also the oral family historian. 

Family

Charles Elbert Garner b. 13 April 1890, d. 17 September 1970
Marriage*She married Charles Elbert Garner. 

Citations

  1. [S249] Letter, Sarah Elaine Whisnant Southerland to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Martha Ann Whisenant

ID# 15884, b. 27 January 1869, d. 29 March 1962
Father*George Washington Whisenant b. c 1832, d. b 1870
Mother*Philforna P. Sharp b. Apr 1839
Birth*Martha Ann Whisenant was born on 27 January 1869 in MS. 
Marriage*She married Robert Bruce Rodgers in 1906. 
Death*Martha Ann Whisenant died on 29 March 1962 at age 93. 
Burial*She was buried in Winona Cem., Montgomery Co., MS. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Montgomery Co., MSage 13
1900Montgomery Co., MSage 30, single, resides with Andrew & Philfornia Ray.
1920Carroll Co., MS
1930Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 60, widow, 1st. md. age 35, living with brother Thomas P. Whisenant
1940Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 71, widow, completed the 5th. grade. She resides in the household of her brother Tom P. Whisenant.
Note*She does not appear in her mother's household in the 1870 census report. on 1 June 1870. 

Family

Robert Bruce Rodgers b. 21 December 1863, d. 5 December 1908
Marriage*Martha Ann Whisenant married Robert Bruce Rodgers in 1906. 
Child

Robert Bruce Rodgers

ID# 15885, b. 21 December 1863, d. 5 December 1908
Birth*Robert Bruce Rodgers was born on 21 December 1863 in MS.1 
Marriage*He married Martha Ann Whisenant, daughter of George Washington Whisenant and Philforna P. Sharp, in 1906. 
Death*Robert Bruce Rodgers died on 5 December 1908 in TX at age 44. 
Note*Robert Bruce Rodgers was killed in Texas by a neighbor. His mules had been stolen, and when he went to get them he was shot and killed. 

Family

Martha Ann Whisenant b. 27 January 1869, d. 29 March 1962
Child

Citations

  1. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Manior Rodgers

ID# 15886, b. circa 1907, d. circa 1980
Father*Robert Bruce Rodgers b. 21 Dec 1863, d. 5 Dec 1908
Mother*Martha Ann Whisenant b. 27 Jan 1869, d. 29 Mar 1962
Birth*Manior Rodgers was born circa 1907 in Robertson Co., TX; He married Mary Day McCorkle. He married Myrtle Chastain.1 
Death*He died circa 1980.1 
Census*Manior Rodgers appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Carroll Co., MS. 

Citations

  1. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Daniel Calvin Whisnant

ID# 15892, b. 6 February 1959, d. 30 January 2011
Daniel C. Whisnant
(Photo Source: Obituary)
Father*Daniel Houston Whisnant b. 23 Dec 1926, d. 20 Sep 2003
Mother*Mattie Florine Pritchard b. 7 Jun 1932, d. 23 Dec 2002
Birth*Daniel Calvin Whisnant was born on 6 February 1959 in Jackson, Hinds Co., MS.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 30 January 2011 in NM at age 51; body cremated.2,3 
Obituary*
Name Variation Daniel Calvin Whisnant was also known as Danny. 
Residence* In 1992 Daniel lived in Jackson, Hinds Co., MS. 

Family

Shelia Joy Miller

Citations

  1. [S250] Letter, Daniel Houston Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

William Joseph Seale

ID# 15893, b. 2 November 1950, d. 12 February 1984
Birth*William Joseph Seale was born on 2 November 1950.1 
Death*He died on 12 February 1984 in Cobb Co., GA, at age 33.2 

Family

Mary Lola Whisnant
Children
  • Amy Deanne Seale b. 25 Aug 1974, d. 25 Aug 1974
  • Joseph Daniel Seale
  • Christopher Allen Seale

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Vivian Ida Campbell

ID# 15894, b. 6 January 1905, d. January 1981
Father*James Monroe Campbell b. 14 Nov 1867, d. 1 Aug 1939
Mother*Marinda Isabell Whisenhunt b. 1 Oct 1878, d. 11 Sep 1905
Birth*Vivian Ida Campbell was born on 6 January 1905 in AR. 
Death*She died in January 1981 in OK. 
Census*Vivian Ida Campbell appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Bear Creek, Sevier Co., AR, age 6.