Ralph Alexander Franklin

ID# 26606, b. 17 May 1912, d. 2 December 1964
Father*Robert Alexander Franklin b. 16 Oct 1891, d. Jan 1972
Mother*Cora Atherton Whisenant b. 18 Jan 1892, d. 9 Aug 1946
Birth*Ralph Alexander Franklin was born on 17 May 1912 in NC; He married Virgie Chapman.1 
Death*He died on 2 December 1964 in Burke Co., NC, at age 52; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 17, single, resides with parents
1940Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 27, md., completed the 6th. grade. He and is wife resides with his parents.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Lola Elizabeth Franklin

ID# 26607, b. 11 May 1915, d. 30 October 1973
Father*Robert Alexander Franklin b. 16 Oct 1891, d. Jan 1972
Mother*Cora Atherton Whisenant b. 18 Jan 1892, d. 9 Aug 1946
Birth*Lola Elizabeth Franklin was born on 11 May 1915 in Burke Co., NC; She married William T. Brown.1 
Death*She died on 30 October 1973 in Burke Co., NC, at age 58; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.1 
Census*Lola Elizabeth Franklin appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 14. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Alexander Bivins

ID# 26609, b. 8 July 1929, d. 8 July 1929
Father*Cletus W. Bivins b. 12 Aug 1900, d. Jan 1976
Mother*Dora Emma Whisenant b. 14 Apr 1902, d. 23 Jan 1976
Birth*Alexander Bivins was born on 8 July 1929 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 8 July 1929 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Joe Sidney Jordan

ID# 26610, b. 11 January 1941, d. 11 January 1941
Father*Sidney Franklin Jordan b. 25 Feb 1884, d. 24 Dec 1973
Mother*Edna Elizabeth Whisnant b. 1 Jul 1901, d. 8 May 1956
Burial*Joe Sidney Jordan was buried in Oak Hill Cem., Burke Co., NC.1 
Birth*He was born on 11 January 1941 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 11 January 1941 in Burke Co., NC.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Manley Whisenant Wall

ID# 26611, b. 12 June 1924, d. 15 June 1924
Father*Sammuel McDowell Wall b. 1 Aug 1886, d. 7 Feb 1975
Mother*Jessico Whisenant b. 8 May 1893, d. 7 Aug 1964
Birth*Manley Whisenant Wall was born on 12 June 1924 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 15 June 1924 in Burke Co., NC.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Sudie Morrison Terry

ID# 26613, b. 1 April 1884, d. 16 December 1970
Father*James Newton Terry b. 30 Mar 1861, d. 25 May 1925
Mother*Mary Alice Whisenant b. 15 Nov 1863, d. 4 Aug 1932
Burial*Sudie Morrison Terry was buried in Mount Home Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.70591,-81.65372.1 
Birth*She was born on 1 April 1884 in NC.1 
Death*She died on 16 December 1970 in Burke Co., NC, at age 86; widowed. %Her married name ws Shuping.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Lloyd Elijah Mayfield

ID# 26614, b. 16 October 1913, d. 8 October 1954
Father*Waightstell Tipton Mayfield b. 17 Jul 1883, d. 3 Dec 1977
Mother*Mattie Ann Whisenant b. 30 Oct 1885, d. 2 Jun 1968
Birth*Lloyd Elijah Mayfield was born on 16 October 1913 in Burke Co., NC; He married Eva Shuffler.1 
Death*He died on 8 October 1954 in Burke Co., NC, at age 40; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Glen Alpine Cem., Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC, 35.728056,-81.784722.1 
Census*Lloyd Elijah Mayfield appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Linville, Burke Co., NC, age 17, single, resides with parents. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Jessica Fay Burkett

ID# 26615, b. 6 March 1951, d. 8 March 1951
Father*Samuel Royce Burkett b. 24 Jun 1918, d. 21 May 1999
Mother*Mittie Annie Whisenant b. 31 Dec 1911, d. 15 Aug 2006
Birth*Jessica Fay Burkett was born on 6 March 1951 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 8 March 1951 in Burke Co., NC; premature.1 
Burial*She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Wilson Fred Brown

ID# 26616, b. 15 June 1917, d. 22 May 1978
Father*Lonnie Phillip Brown
Mother*Minnie Mildred Whisenant b. 27 Sep 1895, d. 23 Jun 1958
Birth*Wilson Fred Brown was born on 15 June 1917.1 
Death*He died on 22 May 1978 in Burke Co., NC, at age 60.2 

Citations

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

Royce Burkett

ID# 26617, b. 1 April 1941, d. 1 May 1941
Father*Samuel Royce Burkett b. 24 Jun 1918, d. 21 May 1999
Mother*Mittie Annie Whisenant b. 31 Dec 1911, d. 15 Aug 2006
Birth*Royce Burkett was born on 1 April 1941 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 1 May 1941 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Burial*He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Decatur Taylor

ID# 26618, b. July 1855, d. before 1910
Birth*Decatur Taylor was born in July 1855 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Harriett Emma Benfield, daughter of John Jackson Benfield and Mary Margaret Whisenant, circa 1883.1 
Death*Decatur Taylor died before 1910. 
Census*Decatur Taylor appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 44, md. 17 yrs., farmer. 

Family

Harriett Emma Benfield b. 7 January 1857, d. 8 August 1928
Child

Citations

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

Mary D. Franklin

ID# 26620, b. 8 July 1917, d. 13 October 1991
Father*Robert Alexander Franklin b. 16 Oct 1891, d. Jan 1972
Mother*Cora Atherton Whisenant b. 18 Jan 1892, d. 9 Aug 1946
Birth*Mary D. Franklin was born on 8 July 1917 in NC.1 
Death*She died on 13 October 1991 in Burke Co., NC, at age 74; Her married name was Brown.2,1 

Citations

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

Mary Ione McSkimmis

ID# 26622, b. 14 September 1923, d. 16 February 1976
Father*George Souther McSkimmis b. 26 May 1869, d. 16 Jul 1944
Mother*Cora Lee Whisenant b. 26 Feb 1894, d. 13 Sep 1965
Birth*Mary Ione McSkimmis was born on 14 September 1923 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 16 February 1976 in Burke Co., NC, at age 52; Her married name was Smith.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 6
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 15, single, completed the 7th. grade.

Citations

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

Edgar McDowell Jordan

ID# 26624, b. 9 February 1924, d. 31 May 1978
Father*Sidney Franklin Jordan b. 25 Feb 1884, d. 24 Dec 1973
Mother*Edna Elizabeth Whisnant b. 1 Jul 1901, d. 8 May 1956
Birth*Edgar McDowell Jordan was born on 9 February 1924 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 31 May 1978 in Burke Co., NC, at age 54.2 
Census*Edgar McDowell Jordan appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 16, completed the 4th. grade. 

Citations

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

Elmedia Alice Deitz

ID# 26625, b. 6 August 1881, d. 13 July 1973
Father*Jacob S. Deitz b. Aug 1842
Mother*Sarah Emeline Whisenhunt b. 19 Sep 1843, d. 21 Dec 1909
Burial*Elmedia Alice Deitz was buried in Philadelphia Cem., Burke Co., NC.1 
Birth*She was born on 6 August 1881 in NC.1 
Death*She died on 13 July 1973 in Burke Co., NC, at age 91; widowed. Her married name was Franklin.1 
Census*Elmedia Alice Deitz appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Lower Fork, Burke Co., NC, age 18, single, living with parents. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

James Waightstill Franklin

ID# 26627, b. 18 January 1923, d. 12 November 1987
Father*Hugh W. Franklin b. 14 Mar 1894, d. 13 Oct 1952
Mother*Emmie Lela Whisenant b. 11 Apr 1896, d. 19 Sep 1974
Birth*James Waightstill Franklin was born on 18 January 1923 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 12 November 1987 in Burke Co., NC, at age 64.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 7
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 17, completed the 7th. grade.

Citations

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

James Robert Miller

ID# 26628, b. 29 November 1924, d. 16 October 1939
Father*George Alexander Miller b. c 1888, d. b Apr 1940
Mother*Florence Annie Whisnant b. 17 Oct 1895, d. 19 May 1970
Birth*James Robert Miller was born on 29 November 1924 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 16 October 1939 in Burke Co., NC, at age 14.1 
Census*James Robert Miller appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, age 5. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Thomas Jarrett Huffman

ID# 26629, b. 17 June 1893, d. 6 December 1960
Father*George Lee Huffman b. Aug 1870
Mother*Mary Jane Whisnant b. Aug 1869
Birth*Thomas Jarrett Huffman was born on 17 June 1893 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 6 December 1960 in Burke Co., NC, at age 67; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.1 
Census*Thomas Jarrett Huffman appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 6, census reports his name to be "Thomas G". 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Betty Louise Dale

ID# 26630, b. 16 June 1938, d. 9 January 1990
Father*Johnny A. Dale b. 12 Nov 1914, d. 12 Jun 2000
Mother*Martha Louise Whisenant b. 17 Mar 1920, d. 28 Nov 2005
Birth*Betty Louise Dale was born on 16 June 1938 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 9 January 1990 in Burke Co., NC, at age 51; Her married name was Tevepaugh.2 
Census*Betty Louise Dale appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 1. 

Citations

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

Wilburn Wilson

ID# 26632, b. 29 April 1908, d. 5 August 1966
Father*Elmore L. Wilson b. 12 Jul 1881, d. 16 Feb 1931
Mother*Lula Jane Whisnant b. 12 Apr 1883, d. 1 Oct 1937
Burial*Wilburn Wilson was buried in Mt. Harmony Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC.1 
Birth*He was born on 29 April 1908 in Burke Co., NC; He married then divorced Irene Abernethy.1 
Death*He died on 5 August 1966 in Burke Co., NC, at age 58; divorced.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 1 yr., 11 months
1920Icard, Burke Co., NCage 11

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Charlie Russell Wilson

ID# 26633, b. 16 May 1915, d. 2 October 1982
Father*Elmore L. Wilson b. 12 Jul 1881, d. 16 Feb 1931
Mother*Lula Jane Whisnant b. 12 Apr 1883, d. 1 Oct 1937
Birth*Charlie Russell Wilson was born on 16 May 1915 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 2 October 1982 in Burke Co., NC, at age 67.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Icard, Burke Co., NCage 4
1930Icard, Burke Co., NCage 14

Citations

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

Hugh Franklin Wilson

ID# 26634, b. 23 April 1918, d. 18 May 1986
Father*Elmore L. Wilson b. 12 Jul 1881, d. 16 Feb 1931
Mother*Lula Jane Whisnant b. 12 Apr 1883, d. 1 Oct 1937
Birth*Hugh Franklin Wilson was born on 23 April 1918 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 18 May 1986 in Burke Co., NC, at age 68.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Icard, Burke Co., NCage 1 yr., 8 months
1930Icard, Burke Co., NCage 11

Citations

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

Raymond Pressley Huffman

ID# 26635, b. 12 August 1881, d. 16 August 1967
Father*Hosea Franklin Huffman b. 30 Mar 1857, d. 4 Aug 1939
Mother*Margaret Sophie Whisenhunt b. 4 Apr 1849, d. 18 Feb 1922
Birth*Raymond Pressley Huffman was born on 12 August 1881 in NC; He married Grace Asherbraner.1 
Death*He died on 16 August 1967 in Burke Co., NC, at age 86; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Mountain Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 18, single, living with parents
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 28, single, living with parents
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 38, single, living with parents

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Charlie E. Huffman

ID# 26636, b. 26 June 1886, d. 9 September 1970
Father*Hosea Franklin Huffman b. 30 Mar 1857, d. 4 Aug 1939
Mother*Margaret Sophie Whisenhunt b. 4 Apr 1849, d. 18 Feb 1922
Burial*Charlie E. Huffman was buried in Providence Bapt. Ch. Cem., Catawba Co., NC.1 
Birth*He was born on 26 June 1886 in NC.1 
Death*He died on 9 September 1970 in Burke Co., NC, at age 84; married.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 14
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 33, widowed, living with parents

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Henry Spurgeon Huffman

ID# 26638, b. 17 November 1898, d. 23 January 1960
Father*George Lee Huffman b. Aug 1870
Mother*Mary Jane Whisnant b. Aug 1869
Birth*Henry Spurgeon Huffman was born on 17 November 1898 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 23 January 1960 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 61; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.1 
Census*Henry Spurgeon Huffman appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Linville, Burke Co., NC, age 41, md., completed no schooling. He is a farmer. He and his wife Rosa Lee resides with his mother. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Marcus Wilson Huffman

ID# 26639, b. 14 September 1895, d. 11 December 1979
Father*George Lee Huffman b. Aug 1870
Mother*Mary Jane Whisnant b. Aug 1869
Birth*Marcus Wilson Huffman was born on 14 September 1895 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 11 December 1979 in Burke Co., NC, at age 84.2 

Citations

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

Ollin Clay

ID# 26641, b. 22 February 1947, d. 4 November 1982
Father*William Elam Clay b. 3 Feb 1907, d. 29 Jan 1966
Mother*Ruth Elizabeth Whisenant b. 10 May 1912, d. 24 Apr 1988
Birth*Ollin Clay was born on 22 February 1947 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 4 November 1982 in Burke Co., NC, at age 35.2 

Citations

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

Ernest Hope Dillingham

ID# 26642, b. 12 April 1889, d. 1 April 1963
Father*Hugh Dillingham
Mother*Sallie Elizabeth Whisnant b. 7 Jun 1865, d. 17 Jan 1927
Birth*Ernest Hope Dillingham was born on 12 April 1889 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 1 April 1963 in Burke Co., NC, at age 73; married. His wife was Molly Atkinson.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 13, resides with mother and step-father.
1930Cleveland Co., NCage 38, md., 1st. md. age 23, farmer owns farm, R$3000.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Louise Taylor

ID# 26643, b. 24 February 1911, d. 12 August 1986
Father*John Logan Taylor b. 10 May 1886, d. 27 May 1971
Mother*Sarah E. Whisenant b. 28 Sep 1885, d. 19 Nov 1919
Birth*Louise Taylor was born on 24 February 1911 in NC.1 
Death*She died on 12 August 1986 in Burke Co., NC, at age 75; Her married name was Tucker. 

Citations

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

Ida Mitchem Shuford

ID# 26645, b. January 1884, d. 11 February 1969
Father*Sidney Monroe Shuford b. 7 Jun 1852, d. 2 Jul 1922
Mother*Susan Alice Whisenant b. 5 Aug 1858, d. 6 Aug 1921
Birth*Ida Mitchem Shuford was born in January 1884 in NC.1 
Death*She died on 11 February 1969 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 85; widowed. Her married name was Gettys.2 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.2 
Census*Ida Mitchem Shuford appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Lincoln Co., NC, age 16. She is listed in this census as being born in Jan 1884. 

Citations

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

Clyde Lee Stine

ID# 26647, b. 1 May 1894, d. 15 May 1970
Father*Gilbert Lee Stine b. 1 May 1868, d. 2 Dec 1924
Mother*Susanah Catharine Whisenhunt b. 25 Feb 1870, d. 10 Apr 1950
Burial*Clyde Lee Stine was buried in First Bapt. Ch. Cem., Hildebran, Burke Co., NC.1 
Birth*He was born on 1 May 1894 in NC; His wife was Florence Young.1 
Death*He died on 15 May 1970 in Burke Co., NC, at age 76; married.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 6
1910Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 17
1920Icard, Burke Co., NCage 25, md.
1930Hildebran, Burke Co., NCage 35, md., 1st. md. age 19, garage mechanic

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Herman Aquilla Rhodes

ID# 26648, b. 7 June 1896, d. 17 September 1962
Birth*Herman Aquilla Rhodes was born on 7 June 1896 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Bertha Elizabeth Whisenant, daughter of John Robert Whisenant and Mary Jane FinCannon. 
Death*Herman Aquilla Rhodes died on 17 September 1962 in Burke Co., NC, at age 66.2 
Census*Herman Aquilla Rhodes appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 43, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is a farmer. 

Family

Bertha Elizabeth Whisenant b. 5 April 1901, d. 25 December 1982
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com