Joseph Wakefield Hunt

ID# 2651, b. 4 March 1865, d. 12 April 1937
Father*Adam D. Hunt b. 25 Mar 1825, d. 9 Aug 1882
Mother*Betsy Elizabeth Cook b. c 1825, d. 2 Jul 1913
Birth*Joseph Wakefield Hunt was born on 4 March 1865 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Margaret Elizabeth Whisnant, daughter of John Oliver Whisnant and Susannah Towery, on 23 January 1887. 
Death*Joseph Wakefield Hunt died on 12 April 1937 at age 72. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cleveland Co., NCage 13, single, resides with parents.
1900Sunshine Dist., Rutherford Co., NCage 35, md. 13 yrs., farmer
1910Logan Store, Rutherford Co., NCage 45, md. 1 time, 23 yrs., farmer
1920Logan Store, Rutherford Co., NCage 54, md., farmer
1930Logan Store, Rutherford Co., NCage 65, md., 1st. md. age 22

Family

Margaret Elizabeth Whisnant b. 24 January 1866, d. 5 June 1953
Marriage*Joseph Wakefield Hunt married Margaret Elizabeth Whisnant, daughter of John Oliver Whisnant and Susannah Towery, on 23 January 1887. 
Children

Juanitta Whisnant

ID# 2652, b. 20 July 1906, d. 4 January 2003
Father*Melchi Edwards Whisnant b. 20 Feb 1874, d. 12 Apr 1933
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Wright b. 26 Dec 1882, d. 1 Sep 1965
Birth*Juanitta Whisnant was born on 20 July 1906 in Rutherford Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 4 January 2003 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 96. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 4
1920Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 13
1940Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 33, single, completed 4 years of college. She is employed as a teacher at a public school. Her wage last year was $249. She resides with her mother.

Family

Chester Shafer

Citations

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

Merrett Avant Whisnant

ID# 2653, b. 13 January 1910, d. 19 September 1974
Father*Melchi Edwards Whisnant b. 20 Feb 1874, d. 12 Apr 1933
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Wright b. 26 Dec 1882, d. 1 Sep 1965
Birth*Merrett Avant Whisnant was born on 13 January 1910 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Etta Crotts. 
Death*Merrett Avant Whisnant died on 19 September 1974 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 64; widowed.1 
Burial*He was buried in Shoup's Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Icard, Burke Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 1
1920Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 10
1930Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 21, single, living at home
1940Icard, Burke Co., NCage 29, md., completed 6th. grade. He is a building carpenter. His wage last year was $400. He rents his home for $2.50. s.d. 10, e.d. 12-6, sheet 24B, line 61, household #403

Family

Mary Etta Crotts b. 29 June 1911, d. 19 September 1974
Marriage*Merrett Avant Whisnant married Mary Etta Crotts. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Pollyanna Whisnant

ID# 2654, b. 27 February 1921, d. 14 June 1998
Father*Melchi Edwards Whisnant b. 20 Feb 1874, d. 12 Apr 1933
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Wright b. 26 Dec 1882, d. 1 Sep 1965
Birth*Pollyanna Whisnant was born on 27 February 1921 in Rutherford Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Jimmy Farmer. 
Death*Pollyanna Whisnant died on 14 June 1998 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 77; widow.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 9
1940Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 19, single, completed high school. She is not employed, and resides with her mother.

Family

Jimmy Farmer

Citations

  1. [S57] Unknown author, Rutherford County, North Carolina Heritage Book.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Henry Decatur Gettys

ID# 2657, b. 7 April 1930, d. 26 May 2003
Father*Zeno Jefferson Gettys b. 25 Aug 1895, d. 4 Aug 1987
Mother*Vera Lucille Whisnant b. 16 Jul 1903, d. 29 Jul 1998
Birth*Henry Decatur Gettys was born on 7 April 1930 in Rutherford Co., NC; He married Vida Sue Lingerfelt.1 
Death*He died on 26 May 2003 in NC at age 73.1 
Burial*He was buried in Big Springs Cem., Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC. 
Census*Henry Decatur Gettys appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NC, age 9, completed the 3rd. grade. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Kenneth Whisnant Gettys

ID# 2659, b. 13 March 1933, d. 19 January 2014
Father*Zeno Jefferson Gettys b. 25 Aug 1895, d. 4 Aug 1987
Mother*Vera Lucille Whisnant b. 16 Jul 1903, d. 29 Jul 1998
Burial*Kenneth Whisnant Gettys was buried in Big Springs Cem., Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC. 
Birth*He was born on 13 March 1933 in Hollis, Rutherford Co., NC; He married Pauline Crnko. 
Death*He died on 19 January 2014 in Hollis, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 80.1 
Census*Kenneth Whisnant Gettys appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NC, age 7, attending school. He resides in the household of his grand-mother Sarah Whisnant. [e.d. 81-17, sheet 1A, household #2] 

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Jewel Rayburn Whisnand

ID# 2663, b. 26 July 1918, d. 24 April 2004
Father*Jesse Guy Whisnand b. 23 Apr 1874, d. 6 May 1955
Mother*Zona Belle Dickens b. 3 Mar 1876, d. 28 Oct 1951
Birth*Jewel Rayburn Whisnand was born on 26 July 1918 in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Underwood Venus Blaylock on 2 October 1937 in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX. 
Death*Jewel Rayburn Whisnand died on 24 April 2004 in Marble Falls, Burnet Co., TX, at age 85.1 
Burial*She was buried in Breckenridge Cem., Breckenridge, Stephens Co., TX, 32.750000,-98.887222. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Caney, Atoka Co., OKage 1
1930Electra, Wichita Co., TXage 11, name listed as "Jewel J".
Obituary*

Family

Underwood Venus Blaylock b. 13 April 1912, d. 19 March 1988
Marriage*Jewel Rayburn Whisnand married Underwood Venus Blaylock on 2 October 1937 in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Jimmy Farmer

ID# 2664
Marriage*Jimmy Farmer married Pollyanna Whisnant, daughter of Melchi Edwards Whisnant and Sarah Elizabeth Wright. 

Family

Pollyanna Whisnant b. 27 February 1921, d. 14 June 1998

Mary Elizabeth M. Blanton

ID# 2665, b. 18 January 1860, d. 27 November 1937
Birth*Mary Elizabeth M. Blanton was born on 18 January 1860 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married David Calvin Pinkney Whisnant, son of John Oliver Whisnant and Susannah Towery, circa 1875.2 
Death*Mary Elizabeth M. Blanton died on 27 November 1937 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 77; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Sharon Meth. Cem., Cleveland Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cleveland Co., NCage 20, md.
1900Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 39, md. 24 yrs., 10 ch., 7? living
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 50, md. 1 time, 35 yrs., 8 ch., 6 living
1920Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 59, md.
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 70, md., 1st. md. age 15. She lives with her son Adam G. Whisnant. (Note: Census incorrectly listed her as "married". Should have been listed as "widow".)

Family

David Calvin Pinkney Whisnant b. 26 July 1854, d. 24 August 1923
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth M. Blanton married David Calvin Pinkney Whisnant, son of John Oliver Whisnant and Susannah Towery, circa 1875.2 
Children

Citations

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

John Monroe Whisnant

ID# 2666, b. 23 November 1875, d. 15 May 1950
John M. Whisnant & family
(Photo courtesy: W. Harvey Whisnant)
Father*David Calvin Pinkney Whisnant b. 26 Jul 1854, d. 24 Aug 1923
Mother*Mary Elizabeth M. Blanton b. 18 Jan 1860, d. 27 Nov 1937
Birth*John Monroe Whisnant was born on 23 November 1875 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Julie Elizabeth Greene circa 1901. 
Death*John Monroe Whisnant died on 15 May 1950 in Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 74; widowed.2 
Burial*He was buried in Boiling Springs Bapt. Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.243889,-81.663889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Census record not found
1900Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 25, widowed, farmer
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 34, md. 2nd. time, 8 yrs., farmer
1920Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 44, md., farmer
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 54, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 25
1940Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 64, md., completed 6 years school. He is employed as a building carpenter. He owns his home valued at $300. [s.d. 10, e.d. 23-2, sheet 3A, line 39, household #54]
Occupation*John Monroe Whisnant was a farmer. 

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Julie Elizabeth Greene b. 8 August 1881, d. 2 January 1945
Marriage*He married Julie Elizabeth Greene circa 1901. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 23 Nov 1875.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Julie Elizabeth Greene

ID# 2668, b. 8 August 1881, d. 2 January 1945
Birth*Julie Elizabeth Greene was born on 8 August 1881 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married John Monroe Whisnant, son of David Calvin Pinkney Whisnant and Mary Elizabeth M. Blanton, circa 1901. 
Death*Julie Elizabeth Greene died on 2 January 1945 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 63; married.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Boiling Springs Bapt. Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.243889,-81.663889.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 29, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 39, md.
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 48, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 59, md., completed 6 years of school, not employed.

Family

John Monroe Whisnant b. 23 November 1875, d. 15 May 1950
Marriage*Julie Elizabeth Greene married John Monroe Whisnant, son of David Calvin Pinkney Whisnant and Mary Elizabeth M. Blanton, circa 1901. 
Children

Citations

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

Gary Marvin Whisnant

ID# 2669, b. 9 February 1896, d. 11 August 1978
Father*John Monroe Whisnant b. 23 Nov 1875, d. 15 May 1950
Birth*Gary Marvin Whisnant was born on 9 February 1896 in Cleveland Co., NC; His mother was Alice Ledford.1,2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Pamila McSwain on 7 January 1917 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Death*Gary Marvin Whisnant died on 11 August 1978 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 82; widowed.1 
Burial*He was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 3, resides with father.
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 12
1920Lattimore, Cleveland Co., NCage 22, md., farm laborer
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 32, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 20
1940Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 43, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $6. His wife is Mannie, age 43. [e.d. 23-30, sheet 18A, household #287]

Family

Sarah Pamila McSwain b. 14 September 1891, d. 2 September 1971
Marriage*Gary Marvin Whisnant married Sarah Pamila McSwain on 7 January 1917 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Children

Citations

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

Sarah Pamila McSwain

ID# 2670, b. 14 September 1891, d. 2 September 1971
Birth*Sarah Pamila McSwain was born on 14 September 1891 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Gary Marvin Whisnant, son of John Monroe Whisnant, on 7 January 1917 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Death*Sarah Pamila McSwain died on 2 September 1971 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 79; married. Note: Her death certificate listed her father as "Green Whisnant".2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Lattimore, Cleveland Co., NCage 23, md.
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 37, md., 1st. md. age 24
1940Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 43, md., completed the 4th. grade. The person in the household listed as "wife" is named "Minnie". I'm not sure if this is Sarah Pamila, or someone else.
Nickname Sarah Pamila McSwain also went by the name of Melia. 

Family

Gary Marvin Whisnant b. 9 February 1896, d. 11 August 1978
Marriage*She married Gary Marvin Whisnant, son of John Monroe Whisnant, on 7 January 1917 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

James Edison Whisnant

ID# 2671, b. 25 November 1917, d. 22 September 2002
Father*Gary Marvin Whisnant b. 9 Feb 1896, d. 11 Aug 1978
Mother*Sarah Pamila McSwain b. 14 Sep 1891, d. 2 Sep 1971
Birth*James Edison Whisnant was born on 25 November 1917 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Marriage*He married Ruby Lee Chapman. 
Death*James Edison Whisnant died on 22 September 2002 in Randolph Co., NC, at age 84.1 
Burial*He was buried in Oaklawn Cem., Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC, 35.688333,-79.824444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Lattimore, Cleveland Co., NCage 2
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 12
1940Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 22, single, completed high school. He is employed at a feed store. His wage last year was $600. He resides with his father.
Obituary*
Name Variation James Edison Whisnant was also known as John Edison Whisnant.2 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 16 September 1940 in NC U. S. Army enlistment. 

Family

Ruby Lee Chapman b. 8 July 1914, d. 20 December 2012
Marriage*He married Ruby Lee Chapman. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.

Ruby Lee Chapman

ID# 2672, b. 8 July 1914, d. 20 December 2012
Birth*Ruby Lee Chapman was born on 8 July 1914 in Cliffside, Rutherford Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married James Edison Whisnant, son of Gary Marvin Whisnant and Sarah Pamila McSwain. 
Death*Ruby Lee Chapman died on 20 December 2012 in Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC, at age 98.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Oaklawn Cem., Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC, 35.688333,-79.824444.2 
Obituary*

Family

James Edison Whisnant b. 25 November 1917, d. 22 September 2002
Children

Citations

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

Grady Greene Monroe Whisnant

ID# 2675, b. 20 September 1919, d. 17 January 1920
Father*Gary Marvin Whisnant b. 9 Feb 1896, d. 11 Aug 1978
Mother*Sarah Pamila McSwain b. 14 Sep 1891, d. 2 Sep 1971
Birth*Grady Greene Monroe Whisnant was born on 20 September 1919 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 17 January 1920 in Lattimore, Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Burial*He was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556. 
Census*Grady Greene Monroe Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Lattimore, Cleveland Co., NC, age 3 months. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Calvin Daniel Whisnant

ID# 2676, b. 14 November 1924, d. 13 September 1986
Father*Gary Marvin Whisnant b. 9 Feb 1896, d. 11 Aug 1978
Mother*Sarah Pamila McSwain b. 14 Sep 1891, d. 2 Sep 1971
Birth*Calvin Daniel Whisnant was born on 14 November 1924 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Elsa Marianne Simmonds on 15 August 1948 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.1 
Death*Calvin Daniel Whisnant died on 13 September 1986 in Jackson Co., OR, at age 61.1 
Burial*He was buried in Evergreen Cem., Ureka, Siskiyou Co., CA, 41.721667,-122.653056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 5
1940Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 15, completed the 7th. grade.
Milit-Beg*Calvin Daniel Whisnant began military service on 6 November 1942 U.S. Marine Corps enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 20 October 1945. 

Family

Elsa Marianne Simmonds b. 14 July 1925, d. 3 November 2003
Marriage*He married Elsa Marianne Simmonds on 15 August 1948 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.1 
Children
  • Jeffrey Craig Whisnant
  • Douglas Mark Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S407] Oregon Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1903-98.

Gary Monroe Whisnant Jr.

ID# 2677, b. 11 November 1926, d. 12 June 2002
Father*Gary Marvin Whisnant b. 9 Feb 1896, d. 11 Aug 1978
Mother*Sarah Pamila McSwain b. 14 Sep 1891, d. 2 Sep 1971
Birth*Gary Monroe Whisnant Jr. was born on 11 November 1926 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 12 June 2002 in Boonville, Warrick Co., IN, at age 75.2 
Burial*He was buried in Double Springs Bapt. Ch. Cem., Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 3. Census listed his name as "Marvin J. Whisnant".
1940Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 13, completed the 6th. grade.
Obituary*
Name Variation Gary Monroe Whisnant Jr. was also known as Marvin J. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 24 November 1944 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 3 May 1946. 

Family

Ruth N. McSwain
Children
  • Helen Whisnant
  • Nathan Whisnant
  • Michael Dennis Whisnant
  • Mitchell Marvin Whisnant
  • Patricia Deane Whisnant

Citations

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

Elsa Marianne Simmonds

ID# 2678, b. 14 July 1925, d. 3 November 2003
Birth*Elsa Marianne Simmonds was born on 14 July 1925 in Mount Shasta, Siskiyou Co., CA.1 
Marriage*She married Calvin Daniel Whisnant, son of Gary Marvin Whisnant and Sarah Pamila McSwain, on 15 August 1948 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.2 
Death*Elsa Marianne Simmonds died on 3 November 2003 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR, at age 78.1 
Burial*She was buried in Evergreen Cem., Ureka, Siskiyou Co., CA, 41.721667,-122.653056. 
Obituary*

Family

Calvin Daniel Whisnant b. 14 November 1924, d. 13 September 1986
Children
  • Jeffrey Craig Whisnant
  • Douglas Mark Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S407] Oregon Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1903-98.

Boyce Whisnant

ID# 2685, b. 29 November 1931, d. November 1932
Father*Gary Marvin Whisnant b. 9 Feb 1896, d. 11 Aug 1978
Mother*Sarah Pamila McSwain b. 14 Sep 1891, d. 2 Sep 1971
Birth*Boyce Whisnant was born on 29 November 1931. 
Death*He died in November 1932.1 
Burial*He was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556. 

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Garther Albert Whisnant

ID# 2688, b. 16 August 1902, d. 10 November 1984
Father*John Monroe Whisnant b. 23 Nov 1875, d. 15 May 1950
Mother*Julie Elizabeth Greene b. 8 Aug 1881, d. 2 Jan 1945
Birth*Garther Albert Whisnant was born on 16 August 1902 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Lucille Smith circa 1927. 
Death*Garther Albert Whisnant died on 10 November 1984 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 82; married.2,1 
Burial*He was buried in Sharon Meth. Cem., Cleveland Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 7
1920Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 16, single, living with parents
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 27, md., works at hosiery mill, 1st. md. age 24
1940Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 37, md., completed 8 years of school. He is employed as a laborer at a sandwich manufacturer. His wage last year was $600. He owns his home valued at $800. [s.d. 10, e.d. 23-2, sheet 3A, line 35, household #53]

Family

Lucille Smith b. 23 January 1912, d. 25 January 1997
Marriage*Garther Albert Whisnant married Lucille Smith circa 1927. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

George Pinkney Glenn Whisnant

ID# 2689, b. 13 January 1905, d. 19 January 1988
Father*John Monroe Whisnant b. 23 Nov 1875, d. 15 May 1950
Mother*Julie Elizabeth Greene b. 8 Aug 1881, d. 2 Jan 1945
Birth*George Pinkney Glenn Whisnant was born on 13 January 1905 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Vicie Bridges circa 1927. 
Death*George Pinkney Glenn Whisnant died on 19 January 1988 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
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 5
1920Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 14
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 24, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22
1940Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 35, md., completed 7 years of school. He is employed as a farmer. He and his wife reside in the household of his wife's mother Ann Bridges. [s.d. 10, e.d. 23-4, sheet 3A, line 13, household #38]

Family

Vicie Bridges b. 21 September 1905, d. 5 June 2001
Marriage*George Pinkney Glenn Whisnant married Vicie Bridges circa 1927. 

Citations

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

Gilbert Johney Blane Whisnant

ID# 2690, b. 11 March 1907, d. 5 March 1983
Father*John Monroe Whisnant b. 23 Nov 1875, d. 15 May 1950
Mother*Julie Elizabeth Greene b. 8 Aug 1881, d. 2 Jan 1945
Birth*Gilbert Johney Blane Whisnant was born on 11 March 1907 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Sarah Alden Lemons circa 1929. 
Death*Gilbert Johney Blane Whisnant died on 5 March 1983 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 75; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 3
1920Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 12
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 23, md., farm laborer, 1st. md. age 22. He and his wife are living with his parents.
1940Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 33, md., completed 7 years of school. He is a knitter at the hosiery mill. His wage last years was $349. He rents his home for $. [s.d. 10, e.d. 23-2, sheet 2A, line 3, household #21]

Family

Sarah Alden Lemons b. 10 February 1911, d. 8 April 1990
Marriage*Gilbert Johney Blane Whisnant married Sarah Alden Lemons circa 1929. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

General Francis Monroe Whisnant

ID# 2691, b. 7 February 1909, d. 20 May 1911
Father*John Monroe Whisnant b. 23 Nov 1875, d. 15 May 1950
Mother*Julie Elizabeth Greene b. 8 Aug 1881, d. 2 Jan 1945
Birth*General Francis Monroe Whisnant was born on 7 February 1909. 
Death*He died on 20 May 1911 at age 2. 
Burial*He was buried in Boiling Springs Bapt. Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.243889,-81.663889. 
Census*General Francis Monroe Whisnant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Cleveland Co., NC, age 10 months. 

Mary Margaret Anna Euzelia Whisnant

ID# 2692, b. 7 August 1914, d. 3 April 2008
Father*John Monroe Whisnant b. 23 Nov 1875, d. 15 May 1950
Mother*Julie Elizabeth Greene b. 8 Aug 1881, d. 2 Jan 1945
Birth*Mary Margaret Anna Euzelia Whisnant was born on 7 August 1914 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Graham B. Moore. 
Death*Mary Margaret Anna Euzelia Whisnant died on 3 April 2008 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 93.2 
Burial*She was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 15, single, living at home
1940Limestone, Cherokee Co., SCage 25, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 11-16, sheet 12A, household #168]
Obituary*
Residence* In 2001 Mary lived in Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Family

Graham B. Moore b. 4 May 1913, d. 20 December 1991
Marriage*She married Graham B. Moore. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Aurelia Reba Whisnant

ID# 2693, b. 22 October 1916, d. 31 December 2008
Aurelia Reba Whisnant
(Obituary photo)
Father*John Monroe Whisnant b. 23 Nov 1875, d. 15 May 1950
Mother*Julie Elizabeth Greene b. 8 Aug 1881, d. 2 Jan 1945
Birth*Aurelia Reba Whisnant was born on 22 October 1916 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Marriage*She married James Ralph Weaver. 
Death*Aurelia Reba Whisnant died on 31 December 2008 in Dallas, Gaston Co., NC, at age 92.1 
Burial*She was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 3 yrs., 3 months
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 13, single
1940Census record not found.
Obituary*
Name Variation Aurelia Reba Whisnant was also known as Ruby. 
Residence* In 2001 Aurelia lived in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC. 

Family

James Ralph Weaver b. 22 May 1914, d. 31 March 1970
Marriage*She married James Ralph Weaver. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Ella Louise Whisnant

ID# 2694, b. 15 December 1922, d. 27 September 2001
Father*John Monroe Whisnant b. 23 Nov 1875, d. 15 May 1950
Mother*Julie Elizabeth Greene b. 8 Aug 1881, d. 2 Jan 1945
Birth*Ella Louise Whisnant was born on 15 December 1922 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*She married Joseph Alexander Camp. 
Death*Ella Louise Whisnant died on 27 September 2001 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 78; widow.2,4 
Burial*She was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 7
1940Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 17, single, not in school. She has completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed.

Family

Joseph Alexander Camp b. 22 May 1929, d. 27 March 1997

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.
  4. [S28] Tombstone.

Lucille Smith

ID# 2695, b. 23 January 1912, d. 25 January 1997
Birth*Lucille Smith was born on 23 January 1912 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Garther Albert Whisnant, son of John Monroe Whisnant and Julie Elizabeth Greene, circa 1927. 
Death*Lucille Smith died on 25 January 1997 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 85; widow.1 
Burial*She was buried in Sharon Meth. Cem., Cleveland Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 18, md., 1st. md. age 15
1940Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 26, md., not employed.

Family

Garther Albert Whisnant b. 16 August 1902, d. 10 November 1984
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Billie Ray Whisnant

ID# 2697, b. 24 August 1933, d. 5 May 1941
Father*Garther Albert Whisnant b. 16 Aug 1902, d. 10 Nov 1984
Mother*Lucille Smith b. 23 Jan 1912, d. 25 Jan 1997
Birth*Billie Ray Whisnant was born on 24 August 1933 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 5 May 1941 at age 7.1 
Burial*He was buried in Boiling Springs Bapt. Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.243889,-81.663889. 
Census*Billie Ray Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, age 6, attending school, not completed any grade. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.