Oscar Simpson Paschall

ID# 2251, b. 20 June 1912, d. 29 January 2003
Birth*Oscar Simpson Paschall was born on 20 June 1912 in Wilkes Co., GA. 
Marriage*He married Ruby Vivian Whisenant, daughter of Zebulan Vance Whisenant and Sudie Evaline Ledbetter, on 22 January 1938. 
Death*Oscar Simpson Paschall died on 29 January 2003 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 90. 
Census*Oscar Simpson Paschall appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 27, md., completed 1 year of high school. 

Family

Ruby Vivian Whisenant b. 9 July 1916, d. 10 May 2010
Children
  • Rachel Simpson Paschall
  • Randall Lee Paschall

James Eric Whisenhunt I

ID# 2252, b. 4 March 1889, d. 15 June 1941
Father*Daniel Webster Whisenhunt b. 3 Nov 1857, d. 23 Sep 1931
Mother*Sarah Mae McKee b. 11 Oct 1859, d. 18 Mar 1918
Birth*James Eric Whisenhunt I was born on 4 March 1889 in Buncombe Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Frances Kerlee Gibbs on 2 March 1915. 
Death*James Eric Whisenhunt I died on 15 June 1941 in Haywood Co., NC, at age 52; married.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Green Hill Cem., Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC, 35.483333,-82.990556.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Valley Town, Cherokee Co., NCage 11
1910Andrews, Cherokee Co., NCage 21, living with parents
1920Swain Co., NCage 30, md., agent operator
1930Whitter, Jackson Co., NCage 41, md., 1st. md. age 26, rail road station agent, own home, real estate value $3000., vet: no
1940Hazelwood, Haywood Co., NCage 51, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as a depot agent for the Southern Railway. His wage last year was $1600. He rents a home for $22.50. [e.d. 44-22, sheet 3A, household #443]

Family

Frances Kerlee Gibbs b. circa 1899, d. 19 April 1960
Marriage*James Eric Whisenhunt I married Frances Kerlee Gibbs on 2 March 1915. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Frances Kerlee Gibbs

ID# 2253, b. circa 1899, d. 19 April 1960
Birth*Frances Kerlee Gibbs was born circa 1899 in NC. 
Marriage*She married James Eric Whisenhunt I, son of Daniel Webster Whisenhunt and Sarah Mae McKee, on 2 March 1915. 
Death*Frances Kerlee Gibbs died on 19 April 1960. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Swain Co., NCage 21, md.
1930Whitter, Jackson Co., NCage 30, md., 1st. md. age 15
1940Hazelwood, Haywood Co., NCage 40, md., completed high school. She is not employed.

Family

James Eric Whisenhunt I b. 4 March 1889, d. 15 June 1941
Children

James Eric Whisenhunt II

ID# 2254, b. 18 February 1919, d. 7 May 2006
Father*James Eric Whisenhunt I b. 4 Mar 1889, d. 15 Jun 1941
Mother*Frances Kerlee Gibbs b. c 1899, d. 19 Apr 1960
Marriage*James Eric Whisenhunt II married Louise Malphus. 
Birth*James Eric Whisenhunt II was born on 18 February 1919 in Whittier, Jackson Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 7 May 2006 in Hartsville, Darlington Co., SC, at age 87.1 
Burial*He was buried in Magnolia Cem., Hartsville, Darlington Co., SC, 34.361667,-80.090556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Swain Co., NCage 11 months
1930Whitter, Jackson Co., NCage 11
Obituary*
Nickname James Eric Whisenhunt II also went by the name of Dick. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 8 February 1944 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 9 October 1946. 

Family

Louise Malphus b. 12 April 1926, d. 7 September 2008
Marriage*He married Louise Malphus. 
Children
  • James Eric Whisenhunt III
  • Steven L. Whisenhunt
  • Winnie Whisenhunt
  • Frances Whisenhunt

Citations

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

Louise Malphus

ID# 2255, b. 12 April 1926, d. 7 September 2008
Marriage*Louise Malphus married James Eric Whisenhunt II, son of James Eric Whisenhunt I and Frances Kerlee Gibbs. 
Birth*Louise Malphus was born on 12 April 1926.1 
Death*She died on 7 September 2008 in SC at age 82.1 
Residence* In 2006 Louise lived in Hartsville, Darlington Co., SC. 

Family

James Eric Whisenhunt II b. 18 February 1919, d. 7 May 2006
Children
  • James Eric Whisenhunt III
  • Steven L. Whisenhunt
  • Winnie Whisenhunt
  • Frances Whisenhunt

Citations

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

John Mick Whisenhunt

ID# 2259, b. 3 August 1881, d. 26 January 1942
Father*Daniel Webster Whisenhunt b. 3 Nov 1857, d. 23 Sep 1931
Mother*Sarah Mae McKee b. 11 Oct 1859, d. 18 Mar 1918
Birth*John Mick Whisenhunt was born on 3 August 1881 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mina M. Price on 23 June 1909 in Natrona Co., WY.3 
Death*John Mick Whisenhunt died on 26 January 1942 at age 60.2 
Burial*He was buried in Valleytown Cem., Andrews, Cherokee Co., NC, 35.199167,-83.808056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Andrews, Cherokee Co., NCage 28, m 1 time, 0 yrs., merchant.
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found
Residence* In 1918 John lived in Natrona Co., WY.1 

Family

Mina M. Price b. 6 August 1885, d. 5 November 1970
Marriage*He married Mina M. Price on 23 June 1909 in Natrona Co., WY.3 

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Hattie Norine Whisenhunt

ID# 2260, b. 14 March 1883, d. 22 January 1939
Father*Daniel Webster Whisenhunt b. 3 Nov 1857, d. 23 Sep 1931
Mother*Sarah Mae McKee b. 11 Oct 1859, d. 18 Mar 1918
Birth*Hattie Norine Whisenhunt was born on 14 March 1883 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Robert J. Allen. 
Death*Hattie Norine Whisenhunt died on 22 January 1939 in Union Co., SC, at age 55.1 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Lawn Cem., Union, Union Co., SC, 34.71970, -81.62390. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Valley Town, Cherokee Co., NCage 17, single, living with parents
1930Union, Union Co., SCage 47, md., 1st. md. age 17. [e.d. 44-20, sheet 8B]
Name Variation Hattie Norine Whisenhunt was also known as Nora H. Whisenhunt. 

Family

Robert J. Allen b. 14 October 1873, d. March 1960
Marriage*She married Robert J. Allen. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Osea Lee Whisenhunt

ID# 2261, b. 25 April 1885, d. 14 October 1952
Father*Daniel Webster Whisenhunt b. 3 Nov 1857, d. 23 Sep 1931
Mother*Sarah Mae McKee b. 11 Oct 1859, d. 18 Mar 1918
Burial*Osea Lee Whisenhunt was buried in Valleytown Cem., Andrews, Cherokee Co., NC, 35.199167,-83.808056.1 
Birth*She was born on 25 April 1885 in Buncombe Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Elbert Sidney Zimmerman on 3 February 1904 in Cherokee Co., NC. 
Marriage*Osea Lee Whisenhunt married Robert Collen Sawyer. 
Death*Osea Lee Whisenhunt died on 14 October 1952 in Andrews, Cherokee Co., NC, at age 67; married.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Valley Town, Cherokee Co., NCage 15, single, living with parents.
1910Murphy, Cherokee Co., NCage 25, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., 1 ch., none living
1920Knoxville, Knox Co., TNage 34, md.
1930Asheville, Buncombe Co., NCage 44, widow, 1st. md. age 19, nurse

Family 1

Elbert Sidney Zimmerman b. 11 December 1878, d. 12 October 1923
Marriage*Osea Lee Whisenhunt married Elbert Sidney Zimmerman on 3 February 1904 in Cherokee Co., NC. 
Child

Family 2

Robert Collen Sawyer b. 29 April 1878, d. 19 February 1966
Marriage*Osea Lee Whisenhunt married Robert Collen Sawyer. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

William Robert Whisenhunt

ID# 2262, b. 12 December 1886, d. 15 June 1944
Father*Daniel Webster Whisenhunt b. 3 Nov 1857, d. 23 Sep 1931
Mother*Sarah Mae McKee b. 11 Oct 1859, d. 18 Mar 1918
Birth*William Robert Whisenhunt was born on 12 December 1886 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Charlotte Mae Lottie Hyder on 16 May 1906 in Catawba Co., NC. 
Marriage*William Robert Whisenhunt married Pearl [unknown] on 10 January 1930 in Scott Co., TN; William was first married at the age of 19. 
Death*William Robert Whisenhunt died on 15 June 1944 at age 57. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Valley Town, Cherokee Co., NCage 14
1910Swain Co., NCage 23, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., telegraph operator
1920Wilmore, Jessamine Co., KYage 33, md., railroad agent.
1930Scott Co., TNage 43, md., railroad agent, 1st. md. age 19, no military service
1940Scott Co., TNage 53, md., completed no schooling. He is employed as an agent for the rail road. His wage last year was $2700. He owns a farmhouse valued at $2000. [e.d. 76-8, sheet 4B, household #66]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 William lived in Somerset, Pulaski Co., KY.1 

Family 1

Charlotte Mae Lottie Hyder b. 16 December 1886, d. 16 December 1940
Marriage*He married Charlotte Mae Lottie Hyder on 16 May 1906 in Catawba Co., NC. 
Children

Family 2

Pearl [unknown] b. circa 1908
Marriage*William Robert Whisenhunt married Pearl [unknown] on 10 January 1930 in Scott Co., TN; William was first married at the age of 19. 
Children
  • Don Kaye Whisenhunt
  • Allen Doyle Whisenhunt

Citations

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

Sarah Mae Whisenhunt

ID# 2263, b. 10 September 1895
Father*Daniel Webster Whisenhunt b. 3 Nov 1857, d. 23 Sep 1931
Mother*Sarah Mae McKee b. 11 Oct 1859, d. 18 Mar 1918
Birth*Sarah Mae Whisenhunt was born on 10 September 1895 in Buncombe Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Valley Town, Cherokee Co., NCage 4
1910Andrews, Cherokee Co., NCage 14, living with parents

Citations

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

Daniel Roscoe Whisnant

ID# 2264, b. 14 June 1895, d. 20 March 1959
Father*Daniel Webster Whisenant b. 24 Nov 1860, d. 29 Apr 1932
Mother*Susan E. Benfield b. 24 Mar 1861, d. 24 Feb 1936
Birth*Daniel Roscoe Whisnant was born on 14 June 1895 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Minnie Dewitt Whisenant, daughter of James Pinkney Whisenant and Mary Eliza Mull, circa 1916. 
Marriage*Daniel Roscoe Whisnant married Rose Whisnant. 
Marriage*Daniel Roscoe Whisnant married Margaret Beam. 
Death*Daniel Roscoe Whisnant died on 20 March 1959 in Burke Co., NC, at age 63; married. Note: His death certificate listed his father as "Daniel Wilson Whisnant", and his wife as "Margaret Beam". The informant was Mrs. D. R. Whisnant, Morganton, NC.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 4
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 14, single, living at home
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 24, md., farmer
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 34, md., farmer,1st. md. age 21
1940Linville, Burke Co., NCage 45, md., completed 7th. grade. He is a farmer, and owns his farm valued at $1500. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-8, sheet 12A, line 12, household #169]

Family 1

Minnie Dewitt Whisenant b. 22 November 1890, d. 2 May 1945
Marriage*Daniel Roscoe Whisnant married Minnie Dewitt Whisenant, daughter of James Pinkney Whisenant and Mary Eliza Mull, circa 1916. 
Children

Family 2

Rose Whisnant
Marriage*Daniel Roscoe Whisnant married Rose Whisnant. 

Family 3

Margaret Beam b. 8 January 1912, d. 21 January 1984
Marriage*Daniel Roscoe Whisnant married Margaret Beam. 

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, Last name is listed as "Whisenant".
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.

Minnie Dewitt Whisenant

ID# 2265, b. 22 November 1890, d. 2 May 1945
Father*James Pinkney Whisenant b. 4 May 1853, d. 29 May 1937
Mother*Mary Eliza Mull b. 10 Mar 1855, d. 15 Jan 1929
Birth*Minnie Dewitt Whisenant was born on 22 November 1890 in Burke Co., NC; Tombstone has a birthdate of 22 Nov 1892.1 
Marriage*She married Daniel Roscoe Whisnant, son of Daniel Webster Whisenant and Susan E. Benfield, circa 1916. 
Death*Minnie Dewitt Whisenant died on 2 May 1945 in Burke Co., NC, at age 54; married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 7
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 18, single, living at home
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 27, md.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 37, md., 1st. md. age 24
1940Linville, Burke Co., NCage 47, md., completed 2 yrs. high school, not employed.

Family

Daniel Roscoe Whisnant b. 14 June 1895, d. 20 March 1959
Marriage*Minnie Dewitt Whisenant married Daniel Roscoe Whisnant, son of Daniel Webster Whisenant and Susan E. Benfield, circa 1916. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.

John Leonard Whisnant

ID# 2266, b. 27 April 1930, d. 23 December 2013
Father*Daniel Roscoe Whisnant b. 14 Jun 1895, d. 20 Mar 1959
Mother*Minnie Dewitt Whisenant b. 22 Nov 1890, d. 2 May 1945
Birth*John Leonard Whisnant was born on 27 April 1930 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 23 December 2013 in NC at age 83; auto accident.4,3 
Burial*He was buried in Grandview Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.771944,-81.788333. 
Obituary*
Census*John Leonard Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Linville, Burke Co., NC, age 9, attending school, completed 3rd. grade. 
Note*He retired from the Burke County Department of Transportation in 1985 to manage the Whisnant Family quartet gospel group, which includes his wife and sons John and Jeff. The Whisnant Family has been singing since 1970. 
Residence* In 2006 John lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Betty Jo Harris
Children
  • John Leonard Whisnant Jr.
  • Jeffrey Kevin Whisnant

Citations

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

Shirley Everton Whisnant

ID# 2267, b. 1 March 1921, d. 17 November 1968
Father*Daniel Roscoe Whisnant b. 14 Jun 1895, d. 20 Mar 1959
Mother*Minnie Dewitt Whisenant b. 22 Nov 1890, d. 2 May 1945
Birth*Shirley Everton Whisnant was born on 1 March 1921 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 17 November 1968 in Burke Co., NC, at age 47; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 9
1940Linville, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, completed 7th. grade. He works at a furniture factory. His wage last year was $644. He resides with his parents.
Milit-Beg*Shirley Everton Whisnant began military service on 1 September 1942 in SC U. S. Army enlistment. Private in Co. C., 8th. Armored Infantry Batallion. 

Family

Virginia Elizabeth Huffman
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

James Clayton Whisnant

ID# 2272, b. 27 December 1922, d. 23 January 1992
Father*Daniel Roscoe Whisnant b. 14 Jun 1895, d. 20 Mar 1959
Mother*Minnie Dewitt Whisenant b. 22 Nov 1890, d. 2 May 1945
Birth*James Clayton Whisnant was born on 27 December 1922 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Wilma Ruth Bolay in Germany. 
Death*James Clayton Whisnant died on 23 January 1992 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 69; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 7
1940Linville, Burke Co., NCage 17, single, not attending school, completed 7th. grade. He works as a farm hand, and resides with his parents.
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*James Clayton Whisnant began military service on 28 January 1943 in NC U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 28 December 1948. 
Note*He served with Patton's Third Army, 2nd Calvary Division in Germany, during World War II. While in France, he was injured in battle on September 28, 1944. At his death, he was a retired mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. 

Family

Wilma Ruth Bolay b. 15 October 1922, d. 12 April 2012
Marriage*He married Wilma Ruth Bolay in Germany. 
Children

Citations

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

Peggy Jean Whisnant

ID# 2273, b. 1 May 1933, d. 9 October 2006
Father*Daniel Roscoe Whisnant b. 14 Jun 1895, d. 20 Mar 1959
Mother*Minnie Dewitt Whisenant b. 22 Nov 1890, d. 2 May 1945
Birth*Peggy Jean Whisnant was born on 1 May 1933 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Albert E. Eastwood on 15 September 1956.3 
Death*Peggy Jean Whisnant died on 9 October 2006 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 73. 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 
Census*Peggy Jean Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Linville, Burke Co., NC, age 7, attending school, not completed any grade. 
Residence* In 1992 Peggy lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Albert E. Eastwood b. 14 December 1933, d. 3 January 2013
Children
  • Susan Eastwood
  • Albert E. Eastwood Jr.

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

Rachel Eloise Whisnant

ID# 2274, b. 15 March 1927, d. 12 May 2000
Father*Daniel Roscoe Whisnant b. 14 Jun 1895, d. 20 Mar 1959
Mother*Minnie Dewitt Whisenant b. 22 Nov 1890, d. 2 May 1945
Birth*Rachel Eloise Whisnant was born on 15 March 1927 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Ernest A. Baker. 
Death*Rachel Eloise Whisnant died on 12 May 2000 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 73; widow.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 3 yrs., 1 month
1940Linville, Burke Co., NCage 13, attending school, completed 6th. grade.

Family

Ernest A. Baker
Children
  • Kenneth Walton Baker
  • Leonard Ernest Baker

Citations

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

Dorothy Mae Whisnant

ID# 2275, b. 15 April 1925, d. 30 March 1973
Father*Daniel Roscoe Whisnant b. 14 Jun 1895, d. 20 Mar 1959
Mother*Minnie Dewitt Whisenant b. 22 Nov 1890, d. 2 May 1945
Birth*Dorothy Mae Whisnant was born on 15 April 1925 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Arthur Lee Baker. 
Death*Dorothy Mae Whisnant died on 30 March 1973 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 47.3 
Burial*She was buried in El Bethal Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.76274,-81.73957.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 4 yrs., 11 months
1940Linville, Burke Co., NCage 15, attending school, completed 1st. year of high school.

Family

Arthur Lee Baker b. 31 December 1923, d. 30 December 1997
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Phifer George Benfield

ID# 2276, b. 29 September 1903, d. April 1982
Father*William L. Benfield b. 1 Dec 1870, d. 4 Apr 1963
Mother*Sarah Anna Whisenant b. 30 Jan 1879, d. 13 Apr 1960
Birth*Phifer George Benfield was born on 29 September 1903 in NC; He married Blanche Abernathy on 19 Jan 1923.1 
Death*He died in April 1982 in Lincoln Co., NC, at age 78.1 
Census*Phifer George Benfield appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 6. 

Citations

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

Arthur Conley Whisonant

ID# 2291, b. 28 October 1908, d. April 1979
Father*John McDowell Whisonant b. 6 Jan 1878, d. 2 Feb 1942
Mother*Ellen Elizabeth Benfield b. 31 Jul 1879, d. 15 Mar 1955
Birth*Arthur Conley Whisonant was born on 28 October 1908 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Rose Cheeks before 1929.2 
Marriage*Arthur Conley Whisonant married Lee Merritt before 1937. 
Death*Arthur Conley Whisonant died in April 1979 in SC at age 70.1 
Burial*He was buried in Grandview Memorial Park Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.933889,-81.048056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 2
1920Ebenezer, York Co., SCage 11
1930Bethesda, York Co., SCage 21, md., farm laborer, 1st. md. age 16. He is living in the household of his parents. His wife, nor his child are present in the household.
1940Rock Hill, York Co., SCage 31, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as an overseer for the W & R Mill company. His wage last year was $1040. He owns his home valued at $1500. [s.d. 5, e.d. 46-22, sheet 19B, line 72, household #412]

Family 1

Rose Cheeks
Marriage*Arthur Conley Whisonant married Rose Cheeks before 1929.2 
Child

Family 2

Lee Merritt b. 13 November 1909, d. 26 January 2006
Marriage*Arthur Conley Whisonant married Lee Merritt before 1937. 
Children
  • Kenneth Ronald Whisonant
  • Robert Keith Whisonant

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S371] Michael Whisonant, "Whisonant, Michael," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 12 Oct 1998.

Lee Merritt

ID# 2292, b. 13 November 1909, d. 26 January 2006
Birth*Lee Merritt was born on 13 November 1909 in York, York Co., SC.1 
Marriage*She married Arthur Conley Whisonant, son of John McDowell Whisonant and Ellen Elizabeth Benfield, before 1937. 
Death*Lee Merritt died on 26 January 2006 in York Co., SC, at age 96.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Grandview Memorial Park Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.933889,-81.048056. 
Obituary*
Census*Lee Merritt appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC, age 27, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is employed as an engraver at a cloth finishing company. Her wage last year was $960. 

Family

Arthur Conley Whisonant b. 28 October 1908, d. April 1979
Children
  • Kenneth Ronald Whisonant
  • Robert Keith Whisonant

Citations

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

Clarance Pinkney Whisonant

ID# 2295, b. May 1899, d. 28 February 1938
Father*John McDowell Whisonant b. 6 Jan 1878, d. 2 Feb 1942
Mother*Ellen Elizabeth Benfield b. 31 Jul 1879, d. 15 Mar 1955
Birth*Clarance Pinkney Whisonant was born in May 1899 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Winnie C. Lowary circa 1920. 
Death*Clarance Pinkney Whisonant died on 28 February 1938 in York Co., SC, at age 38.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Laurelwood Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.931667,-81.034167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 1
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 11
1920Ebenezer, York Co., SCage 21, single, living at home
1930Bethesda, York Co., SCage 31, md., war vet., farmer, 1st. md. age 19

Family

Winnie C. Lowary b. 30 April 1905, d. 3 May 1990
Marriage*Clarance Pinkney Whisonant married Winnie C. Lowary circa 1920. 
Children

Citations

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

Mamie Elizabeth Whisonant

ID# 2296
Father*John McDowell Whisonant b. 6 Jan 1878, d. 2 Feb 1942
Mother*Ellen Elizabeth Benfield b. 31 Jul 1879, d. 15 Mar 1955
Note*Mamie Elizabeth Whisonant I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed. 

Edward Earl Whisonant

ID# 2297, b. 19 November 1901, d. 14 March 1944
Father*John McDowell Whisonant b. 6 Jan 1878, d. 2 Feb 1942
Mother*Ellen Elizabeth Benfield b. 31 Jul 1879, d. 15 Mar 1955
Birth*Edward Earl Whisonant was born on 19 November 1901 in Burke Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as "Nov 1900".1 
Marriage*He married Brassie Mae Cheek circa 1926. 
Death*Edward Earl Whisonant died on 14 March 1944 in York Co., SC, at age 42; married.2,1 
Burial*He was buried in Laurelwood Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.931667,-81.034167.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 8
1920Ebenezer, York Co., SCage 18, single, living at home
1930Bethesda, York Co., SCage 28, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 24
1940Bethesda, York Co., SCage 38, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a dairyman. His wage last year was $360. [s.d. 5, e.d. 46-7, sheet 14A, line 19, household #202]

Family

Brassie Mae Cheek b. circa 1909
Marriage*Edward Earl Whisonant married Brassie Mae Cheek circa 1926. 
Children

Citations

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

Joseph Leslie Whisonant

ID# 2298, b. 16 September 1903, d. 28 August 1972
Father*John McDowell Whisonant b. 6 Jan 1878, d. 2 Feb 1942
Mother*Ellen Elizabeth Benfield b. 31 Jul 1879, d. 15 Mar 1955
Birth*Joseph Leslie Whisonant was born on 16 September 1903 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Alice P. [unknown] circa 1922. 
Death*Joseph Leslie Whisonant died on 28 August 1972 at age 68.1 
Burial*He was buried in Grandview Memorial Park Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.933889,-81.048056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 6
1920Ebenezer, York Co., SCage 16, single, living at home
1930Bethesda, York Co., SCage 26, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 18
1940Bethesda, York Co., SCage 36, md., completed 7 years of school. He is a farmer. He owns his farmhouse valued at $1000. [s.d. 5, e.d. 46-7, sheet 11B, line 57, household #171]

Family

Alice P. [unknown] b. 15 October 1900, d. 28 June 1976
Marriage*Joseph Leslie Whisonant married Alice P. [unknown] circa 1922. 
Children
  • Louise Whisonant
  • Betty Whisonant

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Effie May Whisonant

ID# 2299, b. circa 1905
Father*John McDowell Whisonant b. 6 Jan 1878, d. 2 Feb 1942
Mother*Ellen Elizabeth Benfield b. 31 Jul 1879, d. 15 Mar 1955
Birth*Effie May Whisonant was born circa 1905 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 4
1920Ebenezer, York Co., SCage 14

Citations

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