Bernard Edward Feero

ID# 24151, b. 28 March 1904, d. August 1973
Birth*Bernard Edward Feero was born on 28 March 1904 in WI.1 
Marriage*He married Rebecca Whisnant, daughter of Gather Nathan Whisnant and Ida May Hogard, on 15 February 1925 in King Co., WA.2 
Death*Bernard Edward Feero died in August 1973 at age 69.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930King Co., WAage 26, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Juneau City, Juneau Borough, AKage 34, md., completed high school. He is employed as a blacksmith. His wage last year was $2400.

Family

Rebecca Whisnant b. circa 1909, d. August 1987
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Sue Anna Benfield

ID# 24153, b. 29 July 1912, d. 17 March 1993
Father*Ezekiah Matthew Benfield b. 31 Mar 1891, d. 7 Jul 1969
Mother*Hattie Delilah Whisnant b. 7 Nov 1895, d. 13 Sep 1964
Birth*Sue Anna Benfield was born on 29 July 1912 in Roan Mountain, Carter Co., TN; She married Luther Buff, Ben Robert Sprouse, and Dorman Norris. 
Death*She died on 17 March 1993 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 80. 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 
Census*Sue Anna Benfield appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 7. 

Ezekiel Brownlow Benfield

ID# 24157, b. 14 October 1916, d. 10 March 1981
Father*Ezekiah Matthew Benfield b. 31 Mar 1891, d. 7 Jul 1969
Mother*Hattie Delilah Whisnant b. 7 Nov 1895, d. 13 Sep 1964
Birth*Ezekiel Brownlow Benfield was born on 14 October 1916 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 10 March 1981 in Burke Co., NC, at age 64.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 4 yrs., 2 months
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 13

Citations

  1. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Sarah Louise Benfield

ID# 24158, b. 23 December 1921, d. 1 July 1938
Father*Ezekiah Matthew Benfield b. 31 Mar 1891, d. 7 Jul 1969
Mother*Hattie Delilah Whisnant b. 7 Nov 1895, d. 13 Sep 1964
Birth*Sarah Louise Benfield was born on 23 December 1921 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 1 July 1938 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 16.1 
Census*Sarah Louise Benfield appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 8. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Frankie Ola Benfield

ID# 24159, b. 14 March 1928, d. 14 August 1973
Father*Ezekiah Matthew Benfield b. 31 Mar 1891, d. 7 Jul 1969
Mother*Hattie Delilah Whisnant b. 7 Nov 1895, d. 13 Sep 1964
Birth*Frankie Ola Benfield was born on 14 March 1928 in Burke Co., NC; She married William A. Braswell.1 
Death*She died on 14 August 1973 in Burke Co., NC, at age 45; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 2
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 11, completed the 5th. grade.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Emmit F. Jones

ID# 24160, b. circa 1901
Birth*Emmit F. Jones was born circa 1901 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Flora Whisnant, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Whisnant and Ollie Waller, on 6 March 1920 in Holdenville, Hughes Co., OK.2 
Census*Emmit F. Jones appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Holdenville, Hughes Co., OK, age 29, md., 1st. md. age 19. 

Family

Flora Whisnant b. 4 October 1904, d. 23 September 1980
Children
  • Thomas Jones
  • J. Jones
  • Dorothy Jones

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Bennie Mae Springs

ID# 24164, b. 10 July 1910, d. 15 June 2009
Referenceblack race
Birth*Bennie Mae Springs was born on 10 July 1910 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Stanley Whisnant, son of Robert Whisnant and Eliza [unknown]. 
Death*Bennie Mae Springs died on 15 June 2009 in Garner, Wake Co., NC, at age 98.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Carolina Biblical Gardens Cem., Garner, Wake Co., NC, 35.735556,-78.604167.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Mecklenburg Co., NCage 9, resides with parents
1930Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 18, single, cook for private family
Obituary*

Family

Stanley Whisnant b. 26 October 1914, d. 14 June 1974
Marriage*Bennie Mae Springs married Stanley Whisnant, son of Robert Whisnant and Eliza [unknown]. 

Citations

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

William Herbert Benfield

ID# 24165, b. 6 December 1933, d. 28 March 2001
Father*Ezekiah Matthew Benfield b. 31 Mar 1891, d. 7 Jul 1969
Mother*Hattie Delilah Whisnant b. 7 Nov 1895, d. 13 Sep 1964
Birth*William Herbert Benfield was born on 6 December 1933 in Burke Co., NC. 
Death*He died on 28 March 2001 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, at age 67. 
Census*William Herbert Benfield appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 6. 

Willie Ruth Benfield

ID# 24167, b. 4 March 1924, d. 24 May 1997
Father*Ezekiah Matthew Benfield b. 31 Mar 1891, d. 7 Jul 1969
Mother*Hattie Delilah Whisnant b. 7 Nov 1895, d. 13 Sep 1964
Birth*Willie Ruth Benfield was born on 4 March 1924 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 24 May 1997 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 73; Her married name was Tallent. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 6
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 16, single, completed 1 year of high school.

Citations

  1. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Marlin B. Feero

ID# 24168, b. 30 August 1926, d. March 1986
Father*Bernard Edward Feero b. 28 Mar 1904, d. Aug 1973
Mother*Rebecca Whisnant b. c 1909, d. Aug 1987
Birth*Marlin B. Feero was born on 30 August 1926 in WA. 
Death*He died in March 1986 in CA at age 59. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930King Co., WAage 3 yrs., 2 months
1940Juneau City, Juneau Borough, AKage 13, completed the 7th. grade.

Jenny Margaret Benfield

ID# 24169, b. 4 November 1925, d. 3 February 1998
Father*Ezekiah Matthew Benfield b. 31 Mar 1891, d. 7 Jul 1969
Mother*Hattie Delilah Whisnant b. 7 Nov 1895, d. 13 Sep 1964
Birth*Jenny Margaret Benfield was born on 4 November 1925 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC; She married Robert R. Nester. 
Death*She died on 3 February 1998 in Orlando, Orange Co., FL, at age 72. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 4
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 14, single, completed the 7th. grade.

Zollie Hampton Jaynes

ID# 24172, b. 8 February 1885, d. 8 November 1965
Birth*Zollie Hampton Jaynes was born on 8 February 1885 in Hancock Co., TN.1 
Marriage*He married Ione A. Whisnant, daughter of Gather Nathan Whisnant and Ida May Hogard, on 23 December 1916 in Kiing Co., WA.2 
Death*Zollie Hampton Jaynes died on 8 November 1965 in Pasco, Franklin Co., WA, at age 80. 
Burial*He was buried in City View Cem., Pasco, Franklin Co., WA, 46.249444,-119.085278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Bonner Co., IDage 34, md., laborer at mill.
1930Pasco, Franklin Co., WAage 45, md., 1st. md. age 31, ice maker at ice plant.
1940Pasco, Franklin Co., WAage 52, md., completed high school. He is employed as an Ice Maker at an ice plant. His wage last year was $600. He owns a home valued at $3500.

Family

Ione A. Whisnant b. circa 1900
Marriage*Zollie Hampton Jaynes married Ione A. Whisnant, daughter of Gather Nathan Whisnant and Ida May Hogard, on 23 December 1916 in Kiing Co., WA.2 
Children
  • Ethel Marie Jaynes b. 14 Jan 1918, d. 16 May 2000
  • William D. Jaynes
  • Wayne Jaynes
  • Robert Jaynes

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Bobby Jones Roper

ID# 24175, b. 8 December 1929, d. 27 December 1992
Father*George Phifer Roper b. 10 May 1895, d. 16 Jul 1967
Mother*Mable Lee Whisnant b. 30 Apr 1899, d. 13 Apr 1963
Birth*Bobby Jones Roper was born on 8 December 1929 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC; His wife was Jeanette. 
Death*He died on 27 December 1992 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 63. 
Burial*He was buried in Catawba Mem. Park Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.696667,-81.273889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 2 months
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 10, completed the 4th. grade.

Billy Allen Roper

ID# 24176, b. 27 May 1927, d. 18 July 1992
Father*George Phifer Roper b. 10 May 1895, d. 16 Jul 1967
Mother*Mable Lee Whisnant b. 30 Apr 1899, d. 13 Apr 1963
Birth*Billy Allen Roper was born on 27 May 1927 in Catawba Co., NC. 
Death*He died on 18 July 1992 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 65. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 2 yrs., 6 months
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 12, completed the 6th. grade.

Robert Kirby Humphreys

ID# 24180, b. 2 November 1946, d. 2 September 2003
Father*Robert Lee Humphreys b. 29 Feb 1920, d. 24 Nov 1987
Mother*Mable Elizabeth Whisenhunt b. 6 Jan 1920, d. 21 Sep 2000
Burial*Robert Kirby Humphreys was buried in Tehama Cem., Tehama, Tehama Co., CA, 40.023056,-122.143056. 
Birth*He was born on 2 November 1946. 
Death*He died on 2 September 2003 in CA at age 56. 

Ethel Marie Jaynes

ID# 24185, b. 14 January 1918, d. 16 May 2000
Father*Zollie Hampton Jaynes b. 8 Feb 1885, d. 8 Nov 1965
Mother*Ione A. Whisnant b. c 1900
Birth*Ethel Marie Jaynes was born on 14 January 1918 in ID. 
Death*She died on 16 May 2000 in WA at age 82. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Bonner Co., IDage 1 yr., 8 months
1930Pasco, Franklin Co., WAage 11

Olive Pearl Miller

ID# 24186, b. 25 September 1897, d. 18 April 1993
Birth*Olive Pearl Miller was born on 25 September 1897.1 
Marriage*She married George William Whisenant, son of William Jackson Whisenant and Mattie Lou Allen, on 8 September 1941 in Washington, DC. 
Death*Olive Pearl Miller died on 18 April 1993 in Rockingham Co., VA, at age 95.1 
Burial*She was buried in Briery Branch Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Dayton, Rockingham Co., VA, 38.435278,-79.078333. 

Family

George William Whisenant b. 12 February 1896, d. 21 October 1947

Citations

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