Cletus Hopson Whisnant

ID# 2552, b. 14 March 1899, d. 3 August 1981
Father*Perry Moore Whisnant b. 4 Apr 1871, d. 16 Oct 1940
Mother*Rosa Lee Melton b. 29 Sep 1879, d. 13 Dec 1962
Birth*Cletus Hopson Whisnant was born on 14 March 1899 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Mary Ola Whisnant, daughter of David Barrett Whisnant and Lela Maude Eaker, on 3 June 1928. 
Divorce*Cletus Hopson Whisnant and Mary Ola Whisnant were divorced circa 1930.5 
Marriage*Cletus Hopson Whisnant married Mary Inez Pennington on 18 December 1948 in Sebastian Co., AR
Death*Cletus Hopson Whisnant died on 3 August 1981 at age 82.6,2 
Burial*He was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found.
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 11
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 20, single, living at home
1930Lincoln, Garfield Co., OKage 30, md., mechanic, auto shop, 1st. md. age 28
1940Census record not found.
Note*Cletus Hopson Whisnant He is not listed with the family in the 1900 census even though his mother's listed as having one child in the 1900 census report. on 1 June 1900. 

Family 1

Mary Ola Whisnant b. 5 June 1900, d. 29 August 1963
Marriage*He married Mary Ola Whisnant, daughter of David Barrett Whisnant and Lela Maude Eaker, on 3 June 1928. 
Divorce*Cletus Hopson Whisnant and Mary Ola Whisnant were divorced circa 1930.5 
Child
  • Maude Lee Whisnant

Family 2

Mary Inez Pennington b. 7 December 1900, d. 25 June 1992
Marriage*Cletus Hopson Whisnant married Mary Inez Pennington on 18 December 1948 in Sebastian Co., AR

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  5. [S83] Letter, Lela Ruth Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 2000.
  6. [S107] Letter, Mary Pauline Whisnant King Crouse to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1994.

James Memory Whisnant

ID# 2553, b. 6 September 1900, d. 10 October 1986
Father*Perry Moore Whisnant b. 4 Apr 1871, d. 16 Oct 1940
Mother*Rosa Lee Melton b. 29 Sep 1879, d. 13 Dec 1962
Birth*James Memory Whisnant was born on 6 September 1900 in Casar, Cleveland Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Leah Roberta Lawrence on 16 February 1933 in OK.1 
Death*James Memory Whisnant died on 10 October 1986 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, at age 86.1 
Burial*He was buried in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Cem., Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK, 36.065278,-95.834167

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 9
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
1930Census record not found.
1940Census record not found.
Obituary*
Occupation*James Memory Whisnant was a jeweler. 

Family

Leah Roberta Lawrence b. 11 May 1912, d. 8 April 2003
Marriage*He married Leah Roberta Lawrence on 16 February 1933 in OK.1 
Children
  • Mary Pauline Whisnant
  • John Lawrence Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S107] Letter, Mary Pauline Whisnant King Crouse to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1994.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

James Cohen Morrison

ID# 2554, b. 12 June 1883, d. 29 December 1965
Father*William Jackson Morrison b. 5 Mar 1844, d. 3 Jul 1916
Mother*Amanda E. Whisnant b. 3 Apr 1851, d. 31 Jul 1890
Birth*James Cohen Morrison was born on 12 June 1883 in Casar, Cleveland Co., NC
Death*He died on 29 December 1965 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA, at age 82. 
Burial*He was buried in Alta Vista Cem., Gainesville, Hall Co., GA, 34.293333,-83.836389
Census*James Cohen Morrison appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Cleveland Co., NC, age 16. 

Odell Whisnant

ID# 2555, b. 25 October 1907, d. 19 May 1909
Father*Perry Moore Whisnant b. 4 Apr 1871, d. 16 Oct 1940
Mother*Rosa Lee Melton b. 29 Sep 1879, d. 13 Dec 1962
Birth*Odell Whisnant was born on 25 October 1907.1 
Death*He died on 19 May 1909 at age 1.2,1 
Burial*He was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S107] Letter, Mary Pauline Whisnant King Crouse to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1994.

John Martin Durham Whisnant

ID# 2556, b. 13 August 1904, d. 17 November 1981
Father*Perry Moore Whisnant b. 4 Apr 1871, d. 16 Oct 1940
Mother*Rosa Lee Melton b. 29 Sep 1879, d. 13 Dec 1962
Birth*John Martin Durham Whisnant was born on 13 August 1904 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Retha Mildred Edmondson
Death*John Martin Durham Whisnant died on 17 November 1981 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, at age 77.1 
Burial*He was buried in Memorial Park Cem., Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, 36.085833,-95.881667

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 5
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 15, single, living at home
1930Census record not found.
1940Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OKage 35, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a mechanic at an auto repair shop. His wage last year was $1488. He owns a home valued at $2500. [e.d. 79-63, sheet 9B, household #221]
Obituary*

Family

Retha Mildred Edmondson b. 19 February 1910, d. 11 February 1989
Marriage*John Martin Durham Whisnant married Retha Mildred Edmondson

Citations

  1. [S107] Letter, Mary Pauline Whisnant King Crouse to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1994.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

William Mallard Whisnant

ID# 2557, b. 31 March 1906, d. 19 December 1989
Father*Perry Moore Whisnant b. 4 Apr 1871, d. 16 Oct 1940
Mother*Rosa Lee Melton b. 29 Sep 1879, d. 13 Dec 1962
Birth*William Mallard Whisnant was born on 31 March 1906 in Casar, Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Lillian Reiman
Death*William Mallard Whisnant died on 19 December 1989 in OK at age 83.2 
Burial*He was buried in Memorial Park Cem., Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, 36.085833,-95.881667

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 4
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 13
1930Census record not found.
1940Census record not found.
Obituary*
Occupation*William Mallard Whisnant was a watchmaker. 

Family

Lillian Reiman b. 1 June 1912, d. 30 October 1983
Marriage*He married Lillian Reiman

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Winnie Willard Whisnant

ID# 2558, b. 3 July 1909, d. 27 June 1991
Father*Perry Moore Whisnant b. 4 Apr 1871, d. 16 Oct 1940
Mother*Rosa Lee Melton b. 29 Sep 1879, d. 13 Dec 1962
Birth*Winnie Willard Whisnant was born on 3 July 1909 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Burns
Death*Winnie Willard Whisnant died on 27 June 1991 in Drexel, Burke Co., NC, at age 81; widow. 
Burial*She was buried in Drexel Mem. Pk. Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.749167,-81.603889

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 9 months
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 10
1930Casar, Cleveland Co., NCage 20, single, living at home
1940Census record not found.
Obituary*

Family

Robert Burns d. 1966
Marriage*Winnie Willard Whisnant married Robert Burns

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Sarah Alice Williams

ID# 2559, b. April 1872
Birth*Sarah Alice Williams was born in April 1872 in MO.1 
Marriage*She married William Jasper Whisenand, son of John Dow Whisenand and Malissa Jane Holland, on 27 November 1892 in Macon Co., MO.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Bucklin, Linn Co., MOage 28, md. 7 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1910White, Macon Co., MOage 38, md. 1 time, 17 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living.
1920Russell, Macon Co., MOage 49, md.
1930Bucklin, Linn Co., MOage 59, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940New Cambria, Macon Co., MOage 68, widow, completed the 5th. grade. She is employed as a Domestic. She rents a home for $8. [e.d. 61-24, sheet 3A, household #60]

Family

William Jasper Whisenand b. 11 August 1867, d. 29 January 1933
Marriage*Sarah Alice Williams married William Jasper Whisenand, son of John Dow Whisenand and Malissa Jane Holland, on 27 November 1892 in Macon Co., MO.2 
Children

Citations

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

Perry Moore Whisnant Jr.

ID# 2560, b. 16 May 1916, d. 14 May 1980
Father*Perry Moore Whisnant b. 4 Apr 1871, d. 16 Oct 1940
Mother*Rosa Lee Melton b. 29 Sep 1879, d. 13 Dec 1962
Birth*Perry Moore Whisnant Jr. was born on 16 May 1916 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary D. Self
Death*Perry Moore Whisnant Jr. died on 14 May 1980 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 63; married.3 
Burial*He was buried in Clover Hill Meth. Ch. Cem., Casar, Cleveland Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Cleveland Co., NC3 yrs., 7 months
1930Casar, Cleveland Co., NCage 13
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 23, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed. His wage last year was $500. He rents his home for $10. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-16, sheet 2A, line 22, household #21]
Obituary*

Family

Mary D. Self b. 28 July 1916, d. 10 September 1998
Marriage*Perry Moore Whisnant Jr. married Mary D. Self
Child
  • James Durhan Edward Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Sarah Pauline Whisnant

ID# 2561, b. 15 October 1918, d. 10 December 2001
Father*Perry Moore Whisnant b. 4 Apr 1871, d. 16 Oct 1940
Mother*Rosa Lee Melton b. 29 Sep 1879, d. 13 Dec 1962
Birth*Sarah Pauline Whisnant was born on 15 October 1918 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*She married Summie Gold White
Death*Sarah Pauline Whisnant died on 10 December 2001 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 83.2,4 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Grove U. M. C. Cem., Cleveland Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 1 yr., 2 months
1930Casar, Cleveland Co., NCage 11
1940Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 21, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is employed as a farm laborer. She and her husband Summie reside in the household of her parents.
Obituary*

Family

Summie Gold White b. 23 September 1913, d. 26 October 1994
Marriage*Sarah Pauline Whisnant married Summie Gold White
Children

Citations

  1. [S107] Letter, Mary Pauline Whisnant King Crouse to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1994.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S428] Obituary.

Mary Ola Whisnant

ID# 2562, b. 5 June 1900, d. 29 August 1963
Father*David Barrett Whisnant b. 15 Mar 1877, d. 20 Feb 1966
Mother*Lela Maude Eaker b. 18 Mar 1884, d. 14 Oct 1937
Birth*Mary Ola Whisnant was born on 5 June 1900 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Cletus Hopson Whisnant, son of Perry Moore Whisnant and Rosa Lee Melton, on 3 June 1928. 
Divorce*Mary Ola Whisnant and Cletus Hopson Whisnant were divorced circa 1930.3 
Death*Mary Ola Whisnant died on 29 August 1963 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 63; divorced.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 9
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
1930Lincoln, Garfield Co., OKage 29, md., 1st. md. age 27
1940Casar, Cleveland Co., NCage 40, md., completed 4 years college. She is employed as a high school teacher Her wage last year was $898. [s.d. 10, e.d. 23-46, sheet 5B, line 73, household #79]
Occupation*Mary Ola Whisnant was a teacher. 

Family

Cletus Hopson Whisnant b. 14 March 1899, d. 3 August 1981
Marriage*She married Cletus Hopson Whisnant, son of Perry Moore Whisnant and Rosa Lee Melton, on 3 June 1928. 
Divorce*Mary Ola Whisnant and Cletus Hopson Whisnant were divorced circa 1930.3 
Child
  • Maude Lee Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S83] Letter, Lela Ruth Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 2000.

Gorman Walter Ledbetter Jr.

ID# 2564, b. 9 November 1928, d. 23 July 2006
Birth*Gorman Walter Ledbetter Jr. was born on 9 November 1928 in Marion, McDowell Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 23 July 2006 in NC at age 77.2 

Family

Maude Lee Whisnant
Children

Citations

  1. [S107] Letter, Mary Pauline Whisnant King Crouse to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1994.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Leah Roberta Lawrence

ID# 2565, b. 11 May 1912, d. 8 April 2003
Birth*Leah Roberta Lawrence was born on 11 May 1912 in Jenks, Tulsa Co., OK; Her parents were Oscar Adolphus Lawrence and Ella Estella Distler.1,2 
Marriage*She married James Memory Whisnant, son of Perry Moore Whisnant and Rosa Lee Melton, on 16 February 1933 in OK.1 
Death*Leah Roberta Lawrence died on 8 April 2003 at age 90.2 
Residence* In 1994 Leah lived in Plano, Collin Co., TX

Family

James Memory Whisnant b. 6 September 1900, d. 10 October 1986
Children
  • Mary Pauline Whisnant
  • John Lawrence Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S107] Letter, Mary Pauline Whisnant King Crouse to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1994.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Mary Elizabeth Nash

ID# 2568, b. 30 November 1866, d. 20 October 1936
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Nash was born on 30 November 1866 in MO; Her parents were William Nash and Nancy Ratliff.1 
Marriage*She married Gilbert M. Whisenand, son of John Dow Whisenand and Malissa Jane Holland, on 16 March 1892 in Macon Co., MO.2 
Death*Mary Elizabeth Nash died on 20 October 1936 in Macon Co., MO, at age 69; married.3,1 
Burial*She was buried in Union Chapel Cem., Macon Co., MO, 39.91999,-92.82442.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900White, Macon Co., MOage 32, md. 8 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1910White, Macon Co., MOage 44, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1920White, Macon Co., MOage 53, md.
1930Ethel, Macon Co., MOage 62, md., 1st. md. age 23

Family

Gilbert M. Whisenand b. 9 March 1871, d. 16 April 1946
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Nash married Gilbert M. Whisenand, son of John Dow Whisenand and Malissa Jane Holland, on 16 March 1892 in Macon Co., MO.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Bryan Allen Poston

ID# 2570, b. 15 November 1924, d. 28 March 2015
Birth*Bryan Allen Poston was born on 15 November 1924 in Cleveland Co., NC
Marriage*He married Sarah Kathleen Whisnant, daughter of John Newland Whisnant and Mary Florence Whisnant, circa 1947. 
Death*Bryan Allen Poston died on 28 March 2015 in NC at age 90. 
Burial*He was buried in Elizabeth Bapt. Cem., Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC
Residence* In December 2013 Bryan lived in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC

Family

Sarah Kathleen Whisnant b. 23 July 1924, d. 8 December 2013
Children
  • Linda Gail Poston1
  • Sara Evelyn Poston
  • Alice Ann Poston1

Citations

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

Retha Mildred Edmondson

ID# 2575, b. 19 February 1910, d. 11 February 1989
Birth*Retha Mildred Edmondson was born on 19 February 1910 in MO.1 
Marriage*She married John Martin Durham Whisnant, son of Perry Moore Whisnant and Rosa Lee Melton
Death*Retha Mildred Edmondson died on 11 February 1989 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, at age 78.1 
Burial*She was buried in Memorial Park Cem., Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, 36.085833,-95.881667
Census*Retha Mildred Edmondson appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, age 30, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is note employed. 

Family

John Martin Durham Whisnant b. 13 August 1904, d. 17 November 1981

Citations

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

Lillian Reiman

ID# 2576, b. 1 June 1912, d. 30 October 1983
Birth*Lillian Reiman was born on 1 June 1912.1 
Marriage*She married William Mallard Whisnant, son of Perry Moore Whisnant and Rosa Lee Melton
Death*Lillian Reiman died on 30 October 1983 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, at age 71.1 
Burial*She was buried in Memorial Park Cem., Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, 36.085833,-95.881667
Obituary*

Family

William Mallard Whisnant b. 31 March 1906, d. 19 December 1989

Citations

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

Robert Burns

ID# 2577, d. 1966
Marriage*Robert Burns married Winnie Willard Whisnant, daughter of Perry Moore Whisnant and Rosa Lee Melton
Death*Robert Burns died in 1966.1 

Family

Winnie Willard Whisnant b. 3 July 1909, d. 27 June 1991

Citations

  1. [S107] Letter, Mary Pauline Whisnant King Crouse to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1994.

Mary D. Self

ID# 2578, b. 28 July 1916, d. 10 September 1998
Birth*Mary D. Self was born on 28 July 1916 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Perry Moore Whisnant Jr., son of Perry Moore Whisnant and Rosa Lee Melton
Death*Mary D. Self died on 10 September 1998 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 82; widow. 
Burial*She was buried in Clover Hill Meth. Ch. Cem., Casar, Cleveland Co., NC
Obituary*
Census*Mary D. Self appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 23, md., completed 4 years of high school, not employed. 

Family

Perry Moore Whisnant Jr. b. 16 May 1916, d. 14 May 1980
Child
  • James Durhan Edward Whisnant

Citations

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

Jasper Velpo Whisenand

ID# 2580, b. 11 January 1893, d. 11 January 1912
Father*Gilbert M. Whisenand b. 9 Mar 1871, d. 16 Apr 1946
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Nash b. 30 Nov 1866, d. 20 Oct 1936
Birth*Jasper Velpo Whisenand was born on 11 January 1893 in Macon Co., MO.1 
Death*He died on 11 January 1912 in White, Macon Co., MO, at age 19; single.1 
Burial*He was buried in Union Chapel Cem., Macon Co., MO, 39.91999,-92.82442

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900White, Macon Co., MOage 7
1910White, Macon Co., MOage 17, single, living at home

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Adam C. Whisnant

ID# 2582, b. 9 June 1884, d. 13 July 1936
Father*Abraham William Whisnant b. 28 Jan 1857, d. 28 Mar 1929
Mother*Margaret Dulcina Hunt b. 28 Oct 1860, d. 27 Dec 1937
Birth*Adam C. Whisnant was born on 9 June 1884 in NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Virginia Myrtle Hunt, daughter of Audley Martin Hunt and Alice Catherine Whisnant, on 13 October 1912 in Cleveland Co., NC
Death*Adam C. Whisnant died on 13 July 1936 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 52.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cleveland Co., NCage 14, single, living with parents
1910Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 25, single, living at home
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 35, md., farmer, census reports name to be "Adam C".
1930Casar, Cleveland Co., NCage 45, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 28. Census reports his name to be "Adam C. Whisnant".
Name Variation Adam C. Whisnant was also known as Adam W. Whisnant.2 
Name Variation Adam C. Whisnant was also known as Akaskie Whitkawky. 
Name Variation As of 1918, Adam C. Whisnant was also known as Adam Whittkowesky Whisnant.1 

Family

Virginia Myrtle Hunt b. 20 November 1890, d. 18 May 1976
Marriage*He married Virginia Myrtle Hunt, daughter of Audley Martin Hunt and Alice Catherine Whisnant, on 13 October 1912 in Cleveland Co., NC
Child

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Lonnie Elizabeth Whisnant

ID# 2583, b. 23 August 1886, d. 15 June 1954
Father*Abraham William Whisnant b. 28 Jan 1857, d. 28 Mar 1929
Mother*Margaret Dulcina Hunt b. 28 Oct 1860, d. 27 Dec 1937
Birth*Lonnie Elizabeth Whisnant was born on 23 August 1886 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Robert Clifton Price circa 1912. 
Death*Lonnie Elizabeth Whisnant died on 15 June 1954 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 67; married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cleveland Co., NCage 12
1910Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 23, single, living at home
1920Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 32, md.
1930Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 43, md., 1st. md. age 26
1940Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 53, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 81-17, sheet 5B, household #76]

Family

Robert Clifton Price b. 13 July 1884, d. 29 June 1954
Marriage*Lonnie Elizabeth Whisnant married Robert Clifton Price circa 1912. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Lola Price Whisnant

ID# 2584, b. December 1889, d. 1905
Father*Abraham William Whisnant b. 28 Jan 1857, d. 28 Mar 1929
Mother*Margaret Dulcina Hunt b. 28 Oct 1860, d. 27 Dec 1937
Birth*Lola Price Whisnant was born in December 1889 in NC.1 
Death*She died in 1905.2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611
Census*Lola Price Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Cleveland Co., NC, age 10, census listed her middle initial as "E". 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Zora B. Whisnant

ID# 2585, b. 14 November 1891, d. 2 August 1971
Father*Abraham William Whisnant b. 28 Jan 1857, d. 28 Mar 1929
Mother*Margaret Dulcina Hunt b. 28 Oct 1860, d. 27 Dec 1937
Birth*Zora B. Whisnant was born on 14 November 1891 in NC; Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as 14 Nov 1890. The informant was Mrs. Walter Hennessee, Bostic, NC. 
Marriage*She married Lax L. Blankinship on 23 August 1915 in Rutherford Co., NC
Death*Zora B. Whisnant died on 2 August 1971 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 79; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in First Broad Bapt. Cem., Bostic, Rutherford Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cleveland Co., NCage 8
1910Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
1920Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 28, md.
1930Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 39, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 49, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 81-19, sheet 6B, household #101]

Family

Lax L. Blankinship b. 26 February 1888, d. 17 November 1961
Marriage*Zora B. Whisnant married Lax L. Blankinship on 23 August 1915 in Rutherford Co., NC
Children
  • Mattie Miller Blankinship2
  • Ethel Leola Blankinship2

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Estell Ethel Whisnant

ID# 2586, b. 5 April 1893, d. 28 May 1978
Father*Abraham William Whisnant b. 28 Jan 1857, d. 28 Mar 1929
Mother*Margaret Dulcina Hunt b. 28 Oct 1860, d. 27 Dec 1937
Birth*Estell Ethel Whisnant was born on 5 April 1893 in NC
Marriage*She married Andrew Camel Brackett on 1 October 1922. 
Death*Estell Ethel Whisnant died on 28 May 1978 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 85.1 
Burial*She was buried in Clover Hill Meth. Ch. Cem., Casar, Cleveland Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cleveland Co., NCage 7
1910Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 17, single, living at home
1920Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 26, single, living at home
1930Casar, Cleveland Co., NCage 37, md., 1st. md. age 29. Note: This census listed her name as "G. Ethel".
1940Casar, Cleveland Co., NCage 47, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. This census listed her name as "J. Ethel". [e.d. 23-46, sheet 17A, household #242]

Family

Andrew Camel Brackett b. 3 December 1880, d. 23 August 1961
Marriage*Estell Ethel Whisnant married Andrew Camel Brackett on 1 October 1922. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mary C. Whisnant

ID# 2587, b. 15 October 1899, d. 18 February 1992
Father*Abraham William Whisnant b. 28 Jan 1857, d. 28 Mar 1929
Mother*Margaret Dulcina Hunt b. 28 Oct 1860, d. 27 Dec 1937
Birth*Mary C. Whisnant was born on 15 October 1899 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Gelton Bridges
Death*Mary C. Whisnant died on 18 February 1992 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 92; widow.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cleveland Co., NCage 2, census listed her d.o.b. as Oct 1897.
1910Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 12
1940Census record not found.

Family

Gelton Bridges

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Ophas Alexander Whisnant

ID# 2588, b. 6 July 1900, d. 2 July 1984
Father*Abraham William Whisnant b. 28 Jan 1857, d. 28 Mar 1929
Mother*Margaret Dulcina Hunt b. 28 Oct 1860, d. 27 Dec 1937
Birth*Ophas Alexander Whisnant was born on 6 July 1900 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mabel Carpenter in 1925. 
Death*Ophas Alexander Whisnant died on 2 July 1984 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 83; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 9
1920Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
1930Casar, Cleveland Co., NCage 29, md., 1st. md. age 25. He and his family are living with his in-laws Lee & Elizabeth Carpenter.
1940Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 39, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a salesman in a department store. His was last year was $1000. He rents a home for $20. [s.d. 10, e.d. 23-22, sheet 3B, line 45, household #53]

Family

Mabel Carpenter b. 8 February 1906, d. 10 August 1994
Marriage*Ophas Alexander Whisnant married Mabel Carpenter in 1925. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Hubert Edmund Whisnant

ID# 2589, b. 7 January 1903, d. 18 February 1993
Father*Abraham William Whisnant b. 28 Jan 1857, d. 28 Mar 1929
Mother*Margaret Dulcina Hunt b. 28 Oct 1860, d. 27 Dec 1937
Birth*Hubert Edmund Whisnant was born on 7 January 1903 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Annie Mae Pendleton on 21 February 1923 in Cleveland Co., NC
Death*Hubert Edmund Whisnant died on 18 February 1993 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 90; widowed.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Race Path Bapt. Cem., Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 7
1920Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 17, living at home
1930Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 27, md., farming, 1st. md. age 20
1940Census record not found.
Name Variation Hubert Edmund Whisnant was also known as Hubert Emerson.3 

Family

Annie Mae Pendleton b. 2 April 1902, d. 21 December 1991
Marriage*He married Annie Mae Pendleton on 21 February 1923 in Cleveland Co., NC
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Virginia Myrtle Hunt

ID# 2590, b. 20 November 1890, d. 18 May 1976
Father*Audley Martin Hunt b. c 1859, d. 5 Jun 1922
Mother*Alice Catherine Whisnant b. 6 Jun 1862, d. 18 Jul 1904
Birth*Virginia Myrtle Hunt was born on 20 November 1890 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Adam C. Whisnant, son of Abraham William Whisnant and Margaret Dulcina Hunt, on 13 October 1912 in Cleveland Co., NC
Death*Virginia Myrtle Hunt died on 18 May 1976 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 85; widow.3,2 
Burial*She was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cleveland Co., NCage 8
1910Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 19, single, resides with father
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 28, md.
1930Casar, Cleveland Co., NCage 39, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 49, widow, completed 7 years of school. She is not employed. She owns a farmhouse valued at $800. [s.d. 10, e.d. 23-39, sheet 19A, line 33, household #305]

Family

Adam C. Whisnant b. 9 June 1884, d. 13 July 1936
Marriage*Virginia Myrtle Hunt married Adam C. Whisnant, son of Abraham William Whisnant and Margaret Dulcina Hunt, on 13 October 1912 in Cleveland Co., NC
Child

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Robert Clifton Price

ID# 2591, b. 13 July 1884, d. 29 June 1954
Birth*Robert Clifton Price was born on 13 July 1884 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Lonnie Elizabeth Whisnant, daughter of Abraham William Whisnant and Margaret Dulcina Hunt, circa 1912. 
Death*Robert Clifton Price died on 29 June 1954 at age 69.1 
Burial*He was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 35, md., farmer
1930Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 45, md., 1st. md. age 28, farmer
1940Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 55, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1000.

Family

Lonnie Elizabeth Whisnant b. 23 August 1886, d. 15 June 1954
Marriage*Robert Clifton Price married Lonnie Elizabeth Whisnant, daughter of Abraham William Whisnant and Margaret Dulcina Hunt, circa 1912. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Lax L. Blankinship

ID# 2592, b. 26 February 1888, d. 17 November 1961
Birth*Lax L. Blankinship was born on 26 February 1888 in NC
Marriage*He married Zora B. Whisnant, daughter of Abraham William Whisnant and Margaret Dulcina Hunt, on 23 August 1915 in Rutherford Co., NC
Death*Lax L. Blankinship died on 17 November 1961 at age 73. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 32, md., farmer
1930Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 42, md., 1st. md. age 26, farmer
1940Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 52, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1000.

Family

Zora B. Whisnant b. 14 November 1891, d. 2 August 1971
Children
  • Mattie Miller Blankinship1
  • Ethel Leola Blankinship1

Citations

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

Andrew Camel Brackett

ID# 2593, b. 3 December 1880, d. 23 August 1961
Birth*Andrew Camel Brackett was born on 3 December 1880 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Estell Ethel Whisnant, daughter of Abraham William Whisnant and Margaret Dulcina Hunt, on 1 October 1922. 
Death*Andrew Camel Brackett died on 23 August 1961 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 80; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Clover Hill Meth. Ch. Cem., Casar, Cleveland Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Casar, Cleveland Co., NCage 49, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Casar, Cleveland Co., NCage 59, md., completed high school. He is employed as a Saw Mill Operator. He owns a home valuted at $3500.

Family

Estell Ethel Whisnant b. 5 April 1893, d. 28 May 1978
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Gelton Bridges

ID# 2594
Marriage*Gelton Bridges married Mary C. Whisnant, daughter of Abraham William Whisnant and Margaret Dulcina Hunt

Family

Mary C. Whisnant b. 15 October 1899, d. 18 February 1992

Mabel Carpenter

ID# 2595, b. 8 February 1906, d. 10 August 1994
Birth*Mabel Carpenter was born on 8 February 1906 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Ophas Alexander Whisnant, son of Abraham William Whisnant and Margaret Dulcina Hunt, in 1925. 
Death*Mabel Carpenter died on 10 August 1994 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 88; widowed.2 
Burial*She was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Casar, Cleveland Co., NCage 24, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 34, md., completed 7 years of school. She is not employed.

Family

Ophas Alexander Whisnant b. 6 July 1900, d. 2 July 1984
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Annie Mae Pendleton

ID# 2596, b. 2 April 1902, d. 21 December 1991
Birth*Annie Mae Pendleton was born on 2 April 1902 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Hubert Edmund Whisnant, son of Abraham William Whisnant and Margaret Dulcina Hunt, on 21 February 1923 in Cleveland Co., NC
Death*Annie Mae Pendleton died on 21 December 1991 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 89; married.3 
Burial*She was buried in Race Path Bapt. Cem., Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC
Census*Annie Mae Pendleton appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, age 27, md., 1st. md. age 20. 

Family

Hubert Edmund Whisnant b. 7 January 1903, d. 18 February 1993
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Jessie Pearl Whisnant

ID# 2597, b. 3 March 1913, d. 12 September 2003
Father*Adam C. Whisnant b. 9 Jun 1884, d. 13 Jul 1936
Mother*Virginia Myrtle Hunt b. 20 Nov 1890, d. 18 May 1976
Birth*Jessie Pearl Whisnant was born on 3 March 1913 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married J. D. Carpenter
Death*Jessie Pearl Whisnant died on 12 September 2003 in Casar, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 90.1 
Burial*She was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 6
1930Casar, Cleveland Co., NCage 17, single, living at home
1940Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 26, md., completed 1 year of college. She is unemployed. She and her husband J. D. Carpenter, and child resides in the household with her mother.
Obituary*

Family

J. D. Carpenter b. 13 July 1913, d. 20 December 2004
Marriage*Jessie Pearl Whisnant married J. D. Carpenter
Children
  • Donald Glenn Carpenter
  • Helen Virginia Carpenter
  • Shelia Whisnant Carpenter
  • Larry Dean Carpenter

Citations

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

J. D. Carpenter

ID# 2598, b. 13 July 1913, d. 20 December 2004
Birth*J. D. Carpenter was born on 13 July 1913 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Jessie Pearl Whisnant, daughter of Adam C. Whisnant and Virginia Myrtle Hunt
Death*J. D. Carpenter died on 20 December 2004 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 91.1 
Census*J. D. Carpenter appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, age 26, md., completed 9 years of school. He is employed. 

Family

Jessie Pearl Whisnant b. 3 March 1913, d. 12 September 2003
Children
  • Donald Glenn Carpenter
  • Helen Virginia Carpenter
  • Shelia Whisnant Carpenter
  • Larry Dean Carpenter

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

James Lee Whisnant

ID# 2600, b. 2 May 1930, d. 5 November 1977
Father*Ophas Alexander Whisnant b. 6 Jul 1900, d. 2 Jul 1984
Mother*Mabel Carpenter b. 8 Feb 1906, d. 10 Aug 1994
Birth*James Lee Whisnant was born on 2 May 1930 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Peggy Ann Hoyle
Death*James Lee Whisnant died on 5 November 1977 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 47; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556
Census*James Lee Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, age 9, attending school, completed the 3rd. grade. 

Family

Peggy Ann Hoyle b. 15 June 1931, d. 23 December 1987
Children
  • James Lee Whisnant Jr.
  • Gloria Ann Whisnant
  • Julia Lynn Whisnant

Citations

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