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age 26, md., 1st. md. age 21

1940

age 37, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is employed as a spooler at the cotton mill. Her wage last year was $678.

Family

Plato Durham Whisnant b. 26 August 1902, d. 21 July 1988

Children

Murryl Ford Whisnant
William Bryon Whisnant
Carroll McCoy Whisnant+ b. 15 Dec 1929, d. 3 Apr 1991

Citations

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

Mae Hill

ID# 2904, b. circa 1908

Birth*

Mae Hill was born circa 1908 in NC.

Marriage*

She married Horace Jennings Whisnant, son of Marcus Bryant Whisnant and Gloria Dovie F. Upton, circa 1928.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1930	Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC	age 22, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940	Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC	age 29, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is employed as a packer at the cotton mill. Her wage last year was $900.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 22, md., 1st. md. age 20

1940

age 29, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is employed as a packer at the cotton mill. Her wage last year was $900.

Family

Horace Jennings Whisnant b. 2 June 1904, d. 14 October 1978

Margaret Davis¹

ID# 2905, b. 1 July 1900, d. 20 September 1967

Birth*

Margaret Davis was born on 1 July 1900 in TN.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Horace Jennings Whisnant, son of Marcus Bryant Whisnant and Gloria Dovie F. Upton.

Death*

Margaret Davis died on 20 September 1967 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 67; married. Note: Her death certificate listed her parents as William Madison Davis and Margaret Goodman Davis. The informant was Horace Jennings Whisnant.²

Burial*

She was buried in Rose Hill Memorial Pk. Cem., Fallston, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.425278,-81.512500.¹

Name Variation

Margaret Davis was also known as Margaret Cline.

Family

Horace Jennings Whisnant b. 2 June 1904, d. 14 October 1978

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.

Ida Belle Gillifan

ID# 2906, b. 2 March 1904, d. 3 October 1990

Birth*

Ida Belle Gillifan was born on 2 March 1904 in York Co., SC.¹

Marriage*

She married Joseph Luther Whisnant, son of Marcus Bryant Whisnant and Gloria Dovie F. Upton, circa 1928.

Death*

Ida Belle Gillifan died on 3 October 1990 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 86; married.²

Burial*

She was buried in Rose Hill Memorial Park Cem., Fallston, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.425278,-81.512500.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1930	Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC	age 23, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940	Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC	age 34, md., completed 8 years of school. She is employed as a packer at the cotton mill. Her wage last year was $0.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 23, md., 1st. md. age 22

1940

age 34, md., completed 8 years of school. She is employed as a packer at the cotton mill. Her wage last year was $0.

Obituary*

Family

Joseph Luther Whisnant b. 20 October 1907, d. 8 March 1991

Marriage*

Ida Belle Gillifan married Joseph Luther Whisnant, son of Marcus Bryant Whisnant and Gloria Dovie F. Upton, circa 1928.

Children

male child Whisnant b. 6 Dec 1929, d. 6 Dec 1929
Howard Eugene Whisnant b. 29 Oct 1931, d. 29 Mar 2003
Frances Loretta Whisnant b. 22 Aug 1933, d. 16 Nov 1936
James Luther Whisnant

Citations

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

Ruby Jeanette Wallace

ID# 2907, b. 28 April 1914, d. 15 July 2000

Birth*

Ruby Jeanette Wallace was born on 28 April 1914 in Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married John Garland Whisnant, son of Marcus Bryant Whisnant and Gloria Dovie F. Upton, circa 1930.

Death*

Ruby Jeanette Wallace died on 15 July 2000 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 86.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Rose Hill Memorial Pk. Cem., Fallston, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.425278,-81.512500.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1930	Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC	age 16, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940	Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC	age 25, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is employed as a winder at the cotton mill. Her wage last year was $555.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 16, md., 1st. md. age 16

1940

age 25, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is employed as a winder at the cotton mill. Her wage last year was $555.

Obituary*

Family

John Garland Whisnant b. 4 May 1910, d. 23 February 1990

Marriage*

Ruby Jeanette Wallace married John Garland Whisnant, son of Marcus Bryant Whisnant and Gloria Dovie F. Upton, circa 1930.

Children

Shirley Ann Whisnant
Lillian Wallace Whisnant² b. 26 Oct 1936, d. 2 Nov 1936

Citations

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

Catherine Crawley

ID# 2908, b. 26 July 1918, d. 3 March 2008

Birth*

Catherine Crawley was born on 26 July 1918 in Cork City, Ireland.¹

Marriage*

She married Woodrow Wilson Whisnant, son of Marcus Bryant Whisnant and Gloria Dovie F. Upton, before 1943.

Death*

Catherine Crawley died on 3 March 2008 in Waxhaw, Union Co., NC, at age 89.²

Burial*

She was buried in Rose Hill Memorial Park Cem., Fallston, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.425278,-81.512500.²

Obituary*

Residence*

In 2005 Catherine lived in Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Family

Woodrow Wilson Whisnant b. 30 November 1912, d. 28 July 2007

Children

Margaret Frances Whisnant b. 29 Jul 1943, d. 29 Aug 2005
Susan Crowley Whisnant
Woodrow Wilson Whisnant Jr.
Elizabeth Ann Whisnant b. 24 Nov 1949, d. 24 Nov 1949

Citations

[S421] Cleveland Co NC Voter Reg., online http://www.ccncgov.com/public/boe/download.htm
[S428] Obituary.

Misher Shehan

ID# 2909, b. 21 November 1913, d. 12 May 1996

Birth*

Misher Shehan was born on 21 November 1913.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah Elizabeth Whisnant, daughter of Marcus Bryant Whisnant and Gloria Dovie F. Upton.

Death*

Misher Shehan died on 12 May 1996 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 82.¹

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Whisnant b. 4 November 1916, d. 23 February 2007

Children

Kay Shehan
Michael Wayne Shehan

Citations

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

Carroll McCoy Whisnant¹

ID# 2912, b. 15 December 1929, d. 3 April 1991

Father*

Plato Durham Whisnant b. 26 Aug 1902, d. 21 Jul 1988

Mother*

Sue Mildred Wesson b. 14 Jul 1903, d. 25 Jul 1977

Birth*

Carroll McCoy Whisnant was born on 15 December 1929 in Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Wilma Lee Ingle.

Death*

Carroll McCoy Whisnant died on 3 April 1991 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 61; married.^1,3

Burial*

He was buried in Rose Hill Memorial Park Cem., Fallston, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.425278,-81.512500.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1930	Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC	age 4 months
1940	Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC	age 10, attending school, completed 4th. grade.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 4 months

1940

age 10, attending school, completed 4th. grade.

Obituary*

Family 1

Wilma Lee Ingle b. 13 July 1928, d. 14 January 1990

Marriage*

Carroll McCoy Whisnant married Wilma Lee Ingle.

Child

Jennifer Carol Whisnant

Family 2

Jeanette [unknown]

Citations

[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S428] Obituary.

Wilma Lee Ingle

ID# 2915, b. 13 July 1928, d. 14 January 1990

Birth*

Wilma Lee Ingle was born on 13 July 1928 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Carroll McCoy Whisnant, son of Plato Durham Whisnant and Sue Mildred Wesson.

Death*

Wilma Lee Ingle died on 14 January 1990 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 61; married.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Rose Hill Memorial Park Cem., Fallston, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.425278,-81.512500.

Obituary*

Family

Carroll McCoy Whisnant b. 15 December 1929, d. 3 April 1991

Child

Jennifer Carol Whisnant

Citations

[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
[S428] Obituary.

Howard Eugene Whisnant

ID# 2916, b. 29 October 1931, d. 29 March 2003

Father*

Joseph Luther Whisnant b. 20 Oct 1907, d. 8 Mar 1991

Mother*

Ida Belle Gillifan b. 2 Mar 1904, d. 3 Oct 1990

Birth*

Howard Eugene Whisnant was born on 29 October 1931 in Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2

Death*

He died on 29 March 2003 in Hillsborough Co., FL, at age 71.¹

Census*

Howard Eugene Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC, age 8, attending school, completed 2nd. grade.

Residence*

In 1999 Howard lived in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.

Family

Louise Eaker

Citations

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

Margaret Frances Whisnant

ID# 2919, b. 29 July 1943, d. 29 August 2005

Father*

Woodrow Wilson Whisnant b. 30 Nov 1912, d. 28 Jul 2007

Mother*

Catherine Crawley b. 26 Jul 1918, d. 3 Mar 2008

Birth*

Margaret Frances Whisnant was born on 29 July 1943 in London, Middlesex, England.¹

Death*

She died on 29 August 2005 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 62.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Rose Hill Memorial Park Cem., Fallston, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.425278,-81.512500.

Obituary*

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Elizabeth Whisnant

ID# 2925, b. 28 May 1828, d. 7 February 1877

Father*

David Whisnant b. 17 Apr 1800, d. 24 Aug 1879

Mother*

Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon b. c 1802, d. c 1903

Birth*

Elizabeth Whisnant was born on 28 May 1828 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Paul Hillard Grigg.

Death*

Elizabeth Whisnant died on 7 February 1877 at age 48.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Cleveland Co., NC	age 22, md.
1860	Cleveland Co., NC	age 33, md.
1870	Cleveland Co., NC	age 42, md.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 22, md.

1860

age 33, md.

1870

age 42, md.

Name Variation

Elizabeth Whisnant was also known as Betsy.

Family

Paul Hillard Grigg b. 7 October 1819, d. 1 December 1900

Marriage*

She married Paul Hillard Grigg.

Children

Chancy C. Grigg b. 8 Feb 1849, d. 24 Jan 1933
Mary J. Grigg b. c 1852
Louisa Grigg b. c 1853
David A. Grigg b. 5 Mar 1854, d. 30 Dec 1927
Margaret C. Grigg b. c 1857
Susan K. Grigg b. 16 Sep 1859, d. 27 Apr 1960
Sarah Cynthia Grigg b. 16 Sep 1860, d. 6 Jan 1938
Matilda Gazania Grigg b. c 1863
George H. Grigg b. 5 Oct 1864, d. 2 Feb 1923
Francis Ervin Grigg b. 1 Feb 1871, d. 24 Jan 1919
Crowell Pinkney Grigg b. c 1874, d. 15 Sep 1953

Citations

[S14] Letter, Betty Lee Greene Knopf to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Paul Hillard Grigg

ID# 2926, b. 7 October 1819, d. 1 December 1900

Birth*

Paul Hillard Grigg was born on 7 October 1819 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Whisnant, daughter of David Whisnant and Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon.

Death*

Paul Hillard Grigg died on 1 December 1900 at age 81.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Cleveland Co., NC	age 29, md., farmer, R$200.
1860	Cleveland Co., NC	age 40, md., farmer, R$2000, P$500
1870	Cleveland Co., NC	age 53, md., farmer, R$600., P$500.
1880	Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NC	age 58, widowed, farmer

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 29, md., farmer, R$200.

1860

age 40, md., farmer, R$2000, P$500

1870

Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NC

age 53, md., farmer, R$600., P$500.

1880

age 58, widowed, farmer

Family

Elizabeth Whisnant b. 28 May 1828, d. 7 February 1877

Marriage*

Paul Hillard Grigg married Elizabeth Whisnant, daughter of David Whisnant and Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon.

Children

Chancy C. Grigg b. 8 Feb 1849, d. 24 Jan 1933
Mary J. Grigg b. c 1852
Louisa Grigg b. c 1853
David A. Grigg b. 5 Mar 1854, d. 30 Dec 1927
Margaret C. Grigg b. c 1857
Susan K. Grigg b. 16 Sep 1859, d. 27 Apr 1960
Sarah Cynthia Grigg b. 16 Sep 1860, d. 6 Jan 1938
Matilda Gazania Grigg b. c 1863
George H. Grigg b. 5 Oct 1864, d. 2 Feb 1923
Francis Ervin Grigg b. 1 Feb 1871, d. 24 Jan 1919
Crowell Pinkney Grigg b. c 1874, d. 15 Sep 1953

Citations

[S14] Letter, Betty Lee Greene Knopf to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Sarah Laura Nance

ID# 2927, b. 24 September 1871, d. 11 January 1960

Birth*

Sarah Laura Nance was born on 24 September 1871 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Lemuel Emzie Whisnant, son of Adam B. Whisnant and Martha Jane Williams, on 28 June 1889 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Marriage*

Sarah Laura Nance married William B. Durham after 1910.

Death*

Sarah Laura Nance died on 11 January 1960 at age 88.¹

Burial*

She was buried on 13 January 1960 in Graceland West Cem. & Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville Co., SC, 34.844167,-82.442778.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Caroleen, Rutherford Co., NC

age 28, md. 10 yrs., 4 ch., 3 living

1910

High Shoals, Gaston Co., NC

age 38, widow, 8 ch., 7 living

1920

Greenville, Greenville Co., SC

age 48, md.

1930

Greenville, Greenville Co., SC

age 59, widow, living in household with son Jack Whisnant.

1940

Greenville Co., SC

age 68, widow, completed the 5th. grade. She resides with her son Paul Whisnant. Note: She is also listed in the household of her daughter Ruby Lee Boger in Graham, Alamance Co., NC.

Family 1

Lemuel Emzie Whisnant b. 4 November 1868, d. 18 April 1910

Marriage*

Sarah Laura Nance married Lemuel Emzie Whisnant, son of Adam B. Whisnant and Martha Jane Williams, on 28 June 1889 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Children

Mary Gold Whisnant+ b. 28 Jul 1890, d. 26 Apr 1970
Guzzie Lela Whisnant+ b. 12 Sep 1892, d. Apr 1983
Bessie Pearl Whisnant+ b. May 1895, d. 7 Mar 1963
Walter J. Whisnant+ b. 16 Mar 1901, d. 15 Jan 1996
Paul Whisnant+ b. 2 Dec 1903, d. 14 Jun 1988
Ruby B. Whisnant b. 13 Jul 1906, d. 29 Jan 1995
Jack Whisnant+ b. 27 Jul 1908, d. 30 Mar 1979

Family 2

William B. Durham b. circa 1867

Marriage*

Sarah Laura Nance married William B. Durham after 1910.

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Nancy Elizabeth Lattimore

ID# 2928, b. 8 January 1871, d. 19 August 1946

Birth*

Nancy Elizabeth Lattimore was born on 8 January 1871 in Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC; Her parents wre Samuel Lattimore and Sarah London.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Robert Quince Whisnant, son of Adam B. Whisnant and Martha Jane Williams, on 17 July 1891 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Death*

Nancy Elizabeth Lattimore died on 19 August 1946 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 75; married.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 29, md. 9 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living

1910

age 39, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living

1920

age 49, md.

1930

age 59, md., 1st. md. age 20

1940

age 69, md., completed 2 years of high school, not employed.

Name Variation

Nancy Elizabeth Lattimore was also known as Lizzie.

Family

Robert Quince Whisnant b. 24 February 1871, d. 21 October 1953

Marriage*

She married Robert Quince Whisnant, son of Adam B. Whisnant and Martha Jane Williams, on 17 July 1891 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Children

Charles Spurgeon Whisnant+ b. 16 Mar 1892, d. 10 Apr 1953
Hal Palmer Whisnant+ b. 4 Aug 1894, d. 17 Mar 1978
Katherine L. Whisnant b. 4 May 1899, d. 2 Sep 1995
Everett Lattimore Whisnant b. 4 Nov 1900, d. 22 Jul 1963
Inez Lavaughn Whisnant b. 17 Jan 1905, d. 18 Jul 1993

Citations

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

Mary Nixon Lattimore

ID# 2929, b. 12 October 1875, d. 21 December 1954

Birth*

Mary Nixon Lattimore was born on 12 October 1875 in Cleveland Co., NC; Her parents were Charles Blanton Lattimore and Martha Jane Jackson.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Charles Cicero Whisnant, son of Adam B. Whisnant and Martha Jane Williams, on 22 August 1892.

Death*

Mary Nixon Lattimore died on 21 December 1954 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 79; married.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 24, md. 8 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living.

1910

age 34, md. 1 time, 17 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living

1920

age 44, md.

1930

age 54, md., 1st. md. age 17

1940

age 62, md., completed 2 years of high school, not employed.

Nickname

Mary Nixon Lattimore also went by the name of Mamie.

Family

Charles Cicero Whisnant b. 14 August 1873, d. 27 August 1955

Marriage*

She married Charles Cicero Whisnant, son of Adam B. Whisnant and Martha Jane Williams, on 22 August 1892.

Children

Infant Whisnant d. c 1896
Nixon Lattimore Whisnant+ b. 20 May 1893, d. 11 Apr 1967
Fannie Jackson Whisnant+ b. 22 Nov 1894, d. 10 Jul 1984
Prudence Virginia Whisnant+ b. 25 Jan 1898, d. 6 Oct 1986
Hershel Charles Albert Whisnant+ b. 8 Jun 1900, d. 1 Sep 1962
Hattie Sue Whisnant b. 13 Feb 1903, d. 1 Aug 1989
Mattie Ella Whisnant+ b. 10 Jun 1905, d. 9 Oct 2001
Thomas Dargen Whisnant+ b. 15 May 1907, d. 31 Dec 1990
Reba Blanton Whisnant+ b. 18 Oct 1910, d. 25 Apr 1995
Edna Blanche Whisnant+ b. 18 Jan 1914, d. 18 Feb 2003

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S14] Letter, Betty Lee Greene Knopf to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Mary Ann Nettie Warlick

ID# 2930, b. 21 October 1883, d. 26 November 1956

Birth*

Mary Ann Nettie Warlick was born on 21 October 1883 in NC; Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as 21 Oct 1872. The informant was Max Whisnant, Polkville, NC. She was the daughter of John Warlick and Catherine Eaker.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Bruce Ambros Whisnant, son of Adam B. Whisnant and Martha Jane Williams, on 29 September 1901 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Death*

Mary Ann Nettie Warlick died on 26 November 1956 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 73; widowed.^3,2

Burial*

She was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 27, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living

1920

age 37, md.

1930

age 47, md., 1st. md. age 19

1940

Caroleen, Rutherford Co., NC

age 57, md., completed 1 year of high school, not employed.

Family

Bruce Ambros Whisnant b. 20 October 1879, d. 14 January 1954

Marriage*

Mary Ann Nettie Warlick married Bruce Ambros Whisnant, son of Adam B. Whisnant and Martha Jane Williams, on 29 September 1901 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Children

Goldie Whisnant+ b. 7 Jul 1902, d. 24 Aug 1995
Sarah Kathleen Whisnant+ b. 26 Nov 1903, d. 17 Oct 1978
Luther Dewey Whisnant b. 22 Aug 1905, d. 23 Aug 1971
Mary Sue Whisnant+ b. 13 Nov 1907, d. 27 Sep 1994
Boyd Whisnant+ b. 1 Nov 1909, d. 29 Dec 1968
Dorcas Whisnant b. 12 Sep 1911, d. 22 Dec 1990
Fern Whisnant+ b. 18 May 1913, d. 17 Apr 2000
David Whisnant+ b. 5 Sep 1915, d. 17 Dec 1982
Foch Whisnant+ b. 3 Oct 1917, d. 8 Jul 1994
Clevie Whisnant
Max Whisnant b. 24 Jan 1922, d. 15 Mar 2000
Berry Albert Whisnant+ b. 28 Jul 1925, d. 21 Oct 2006
Margarett Ruth Whisnant+ b. 22 Nov 1928, d. 9 Jul 2008

Citations

[S14] Letter, Betty Lee Greene Knopf to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Johnie Whisnant

ID# 2931, b. 24 June 1884, d. 2 September 1884

Father*

Adam B. Whisnant b. 6 Jun 1836, d. 11 Apr 1910

Mother*

Martha Jane Williams b. 15 Aug 1843, d. 26 Jul 1926

Birth*

Johnie Whisnant was born on 24 June 1884.

Death*

He died on 2 September 1884.

Mary Gold Whisnant

ID# 2932, b. 28 July 1890, d. 26 April 1970

Father*

Lemuel Emzie Whisnant b. 4 Nov 1868, d. 18 Apr 1910

Mother*

Sarah Laura Nance b. 24 Sep 1871, d. 11 Jan 1960

Birth*

Mary Gold Whisnant was born on 28 July 1890 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Henry Elford Waldrop circa 1907.²

Death*

Mary Gold Whisnant died on 26 April 1970 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 79; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Elizabeth Bapt. Cem., Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 9

1910

High Shoals, Rutherford Co., NC

age 19, md. 1 time, 3 yrs.

1930

age 39, md., 1st. md. age 16

1940

High Shoals, Rutherford Co., NC

age 49, md., completed high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 23-21, sheet 1B, household #11]

Family

Henry Elford Waldrop b. 3 April 1881, d. 4 December 1968

Marriage*

Mary Gold Whisnant married Henry Elford Waldrop circa 1907.²

Children

Murriel Waldrop b. 14 Nov 1907, d. Nov 1985
Ruth Juanita Waldrop b. 30 Jul 1911, d. 9 Feb 1999
Charles Elford Waldrop b. 1 Dec 1913, d. 13 Feb 2001
Henry Elford Waldrop Jr. b. 9 Aug 1920, d. 3 Jan 1992

Citations

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

Henry Elford Waldrop

ID# 2933, b. 3 April 1881, d. 4 December 1968

Birth*

Henry Elford Waldrop was born on 3 April 1881 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Gold Whisnant, daughter of Lemuel Emzie Whisnant and Sarah Laura Nance, circa 1907.²

Death*

Henry Elford Waldrop died on 4 December 1968 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 87; married.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Elizabeth Bapt. Cem., Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 24, md. 1 time, 3 yrs.

1930

age 49, md., 1st. md. age 26.

1940

age 58, md., completed 2 years of college. His wage last year was $1500. He owns a home valued at $2500.

Family

Mary Gold Whisnant b. 28 July 1890, d. 26 April 1970

Marriage*

Henry Elford Waldrop married Mary Gold Whisnant, daughter of Lemuel Emzie Whisnant and Sarah Laura Nance, circa 1907.²

Children

Murriel Waldrop b. 14 Nov 1907, d. Nov 1985
Ruth Juanita Waldrop b. 30 Jul 1911, d. 9 Feb 1999
Charles Elford Waldrop b. 1 Dec 1913, d. 13 Feb 2001
Henry Elford Waldrop Jr. b. 9 Aug 1920, d. 3 Jan 1992

Citations

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

Charles Spurgeon Whisnant

ID# 2934, b. 16 March 1892, d. 10 April 1953

Father*

Robert Quince Whisnant b. 24 Feb 1871, d. 21 Oct 1953

Mother*

Nancy Elizabeth Lattimore b. 8 Jan 1871, d. 19 Aug 1946

Birth*

Charles Spurgeon Whisnant was born on 16 March 1892 in NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Lucille Malloree Wright on 20 December 1916 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Death*

Charles Spurgeon Whisnant died on 10 April 1953 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 61.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 8

1910

age 18, single, living at home

1920

age 27, md., farming

1930

age 38, md., farming, 1st. md. age 23

1940

age 48, md., completed 7 years of school. He is employed. He owns his own farmhouse valued at $1000. [s.d. 10, e.d. 23-39, sheet 14A, line 20, household #223]

Nickname

Charles Spurgeon Whisnant also went by the name of Doctor.

Family

Lucille Malloree Wright b. 4 March 1897, d. 28 October 1977

Marriage*

He married Lucille Malloree Wright on 20 December 1916 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Children

Mary Elizabeth Louise Whisnant b. 25 Oct 1917, d. 27 Feb 1921
Charles Everett Whisnant+ b. 8 Nov 1919, d. 28 Apr 2010
Denny Cordell Whisnant+ b. 8 Jun 1922, d. 2 Apr 1987
James Robert Whisnant+ b. 30 Nov 1923, d. 26 Feb 1997
Joseph Lane Whisnant+ b. 10 Aug 1927, d. 13 Sep 2014
Gene Barber Whisnant b. 8 Mar 1935, d. 19 Jan 2000

Citations

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

Hal Palmer Whisnant

ID# 2935, b. 4 August 1894, d. 17 March 1978

Father*

Robert Quince Whisnant b. 24 Feb 1871, d. 21 Oct 1953

Mother*

Nancy Elizabeth Lattimore b. 8 Jan 1871, d. 19 Aug 1946

Birth*

Hal Palmer Whisnant was born on 4 August 1894 in NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Grace Martin on 7 August 1922 in Rutherford Co., NC.³

Death*

Hal Palmer Whisnant died on 17 March 1978 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 83; widowed.^4,5

Burial*

He was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 5

1910

age 15, single, living at home

1920

age 23, living at home

1930

Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC

age 34, md., war vet., 1st. md. age 27, life insurance agent.

1940

age 44, md., completed 8 years of school. He is employed as an Agent for an insurance company. His wage last years was $1800. He rents his home for $22. [s.d. 10, e.d. 23-12, sheet 6A, line 19, household #103]

Milit-Beg*

Hal Palmer Whisnant began military service circa 1918 Branch of service unknown.

Milit-End*

He ended military service circa 1919.

Family

Grace Martin b. 18 November 1901, d. 2 November 1975

Marriage*

He married Grace Martin on 7 August 1922 in Rutherford Co., NC.³

Children

Hal Palmer Whisnant Jr.+ b. 19 Mar 1928, d. 28 Feb 1971
Richard Bryson Whisnant

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 4 Aug 1895.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Katherine L. Whisnant

ID# 2936, b. 4 May 1899, d. 2 September 1995

Father*

Robert Quince Whisnant b. 24 Feb 1871, d. 21 Oct 1953

Mother*

Nancy Elizabeth Lattimore b. 8 Jan 1871, d. 19 Aug 1946

Birth*

Katherine L. Whisnant was born on 4 May 1899 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married John Thomas Lovelace on 27 June 1928.

Death*

Katherine L. Whisnant died on 2 September 1995 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 96; widow.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 1

1910

age 12

1920

age 20

1940

Census record not found.

Family

John Thomas Lovelace b. 13 January 1891, d. 14 September 1964

Marriage*

Katherine L. Whisnant married John Thomas Lovelace on 27 June 1928.

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Everett Lattimore Whisnant

ID# 2937, b. 4 November 1900, d. 22 July 1963

Father*

Robert Quince Whisnant b. 24 Feb 1871, d. 21 Oct 1953

Mother*

Nancy Elizabeth Lattimore b. 8 Jan 1871, d. 19 Aug 1946

Birth*

Everett Lattimore Whisnant was born on 4 November 1900 in Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Thelma J. Horn on 12 October 1926 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Divorce*

Everett Lattimore Whisnant and Thelma J. Horn were divorced.

Death*

Everett Lattimore Whisnant died on 22 July 1963 in Buncombe Co., NC, at age 62; divorced.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 10

1920

age 19

1930

age 29, md., salesman, Chevy plant, 1st. md. age 25

1940

Census record not found.

Milit-Beg*

Everett Lattimore Whisnant began military service on 10 August 1942 in VA U. S. Army enlistment.

Family

Thelma J. Horn b. circa 1906

Marriage*

He married Thelma J. Horn on 12 October 1926 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Divorce*

Everett Lattimore Whisnant and Thelma J. Horn were divorced.

Citations

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

Inez Lavaughn Whisnant

ID# 2938, b. 17 January 1905, d. 18 July 1993

Father*

Robert Quince Whisnant b. 24 Feb 1871, d. 21 Oct 1953

Mother*

Nancy Elizabeth Lattimore b. 8 Jan 1871, d. 19 Aug 1946

Birth*

Inez Lavaughn Whisnant was born on 17 January 1905 in Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Thomas Valentine Palmer on 21 December 1933.

Death*

Inez Lavaughn Whisnant died on 18 July 1993 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 88; widow.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 5

1920

age 14

1930

age 25, single, living at home, teaching public school

1940

Census record not found.

Family

Thomas Valentine Palmer b. 27 February 1903, d. 26 June 1979

Marriage*

Inez Lavaughn Whisnant married Thomas Valentine Palmer on 21 December 1933.

Citations

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

Lucille Malloree Wright

ID# 2939, b. 4 March 1897, d. 28 October 1977

Birth*

Lucille Malloree Wright was born on 4 March 1897 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles Spurgeon Whisnant, son of Robert Quince Whisnant and Nancy Elizabeth Lattimore, on 20 December 1916 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Death*

Lucille Malloree Wright died on 28 October 1977 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 80; widow.^2,1

Burial*

She was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 22, md.

1930

age 33, md., 1st. md. age 18

1940

age 44, md., completed 7 years of school, not employed.

Family

Charles Spurgeon Whisnant b. 16 March 1892, d. 10 April 1953

Marriage*

Lucille Malloree Wright married Charles Spurgeon Whisnant, son of Robert Quince Whisnant and Nancy Elizabeth Lattimore, on 20 December 1916 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Children

Mary Elizabeth Louise Whisnant b. 25 Oct 1917, d. 27 Feb 1921
Charles Everett Whisnant+ b. 8 Nov 1919, d. 28 Apr 2010
Denny Cordell Whisnant+ b. 8 Jun 1922, d. 2 Apr 1987
James Robert Whisnant+ b. 30 Nov 1923, d. 26 Feb 1997
Joseph Lane Whisnant+ b. 10 Aug 1927, d. 13 Sep 2014
Gene Barber Whisnant b. 8 Mar 1935, d. 19 Jan 2000

Citations

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

Grace Martin

ID# 2940, b. 18 November 1901, d. 2 November 1975

Birth*

Grace Martin was born on 18 November 1901 in NC; Her parents were Joseph E. Martin and Manamie Walker.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Hal Palmer Whisnant, son of Robert Quince Whisnant and Nancy Elizabeth Lattimore, on 7 August 1922 in Rutherford Co., NC.³

Death*

Grace Martin died on 2 November 1975 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 73; married.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC

age 28, md., 1st. md. age 20

1940

age 38, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed.

Family

Hal Palmer Whisnant b. 4 August 1894, d. 17 March 1978

Children

Hal Palmer Whisnant Jr.+ b. 19 Mar 1928, d. 28 Feb 1971
Richard Bryson Whisnant

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

John Thomas Lovelace

ID# 2941, b. 13 January 1891, d. 14 September 1964

Birth*

John Thomas Lovelace was born on 13 January 1891.¹

Marriage*

He married Katherine L. Whisnant, daughter of Robert Quince Whisnant and Nancy Elizabeth Lattimore, on 27 June 1928.

Death*

John Thomas Lovelace died on 14 September 1964 at age 73.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.

Family

Katherine L. Whisnant b. 4 May 1899, d. 2 September 1995

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Thelma J. Horn

ID# 2942, b. circa 1906

Birth*

Thelma J. Horn was born circa 1906 in NC.

Marriage*

She married Everett Lattimore Whisnant, son of Robert Quince Whisnant and Nancy Elizabeth Lattimore, on 12 October 1926 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Divorce*

Thelma J. Horn and Everett Lattimore Whisnant were divorced.

Name Variation

Thelma J. Horn was also known as Thelma J. Hard (?).

Census*

She appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, age 24, md., 1st. md. age 20.

Family

Everett Lattimore Whisnant b. 4 November 1900, d. 22 July 1963

Thomas Valentine Palmer

ID# 2943, b. 27 February 1903, d. 26 June 1979

Birth*

Thomas Valentine Palmer was born on 27 February 1903 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Marriage*

He married Inez Lavaughn Whisnant, daughter of Robert Quince Whisnant and Nancy Elizabeth Lattimore, on 21 December 1933.

Death*

Thomas Valentine Palmer died on 26 June 1979 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 76.

Family

Inez Lavaughn Whisnant b. 17 January 1905, d. 18 July 1993

Mary Elizabeth Louise Whisnant

ID# 2944, b. 25 October 1917, d. 27 February 1921

Father*

Charles Spurgeon Whisnant b. 16 Mar 1892, d. 10 Apr 1953

Mother*

Lucille Malloree Wright b. 4 Mar 1897, d. 28 Oct 1977

Birth*

Mary Elizabeth Louise Whisnant was born on 25 October 1917 in Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2

Death*

She died on 27 February 1921 at age 3.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.

Census*

Mary Elizabeth Louise Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Cleveland Co., NC, age 2.

Citations

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

Charles Everett Whisnant

ID# 2945, b. 8 November 1919, d. 28 April 2010

Charles E. Whisnant
(Photo courtesy: Derick S. Hartshorn)

Father*

Charles Spurgeon Whisnant b. 16 Mar 1892, d. 10 Apr 1953

Mother*

Lucille Malloree Wright b. 4 Mar 1897, d. 28 Oct 1977

Birth*

Charles Everett Whisnant was born on 8 November 1919 in Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Frances Iona Abee on 8 September 1950.

Death*

Charles Everett Whisnant died on 28 April 2010 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 90.^3,2

Burial*

He was buried in Catawba Mem. Park Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.696667,-81.273889.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 2 month, listed on census as "not named".

1930

age 10

1940

age 20, single, attending school, completed 1 year of college. He resides with his parents.

Obituary*

Milit-Beg*

Charles Everett Whisnant began military service on 15 June 1942 he served onboard the U.S.S. Wasp, during World War II.

Residence*

In 2003 Charles lived in Hildebran, Burke Co., NC.

Family

Frances Iona Abee b. 1 July 1928, d. 5 December 2003

Marriage*

He married Frances Iona Abee on 8 September 1950.

Child

Charles Steven Whisnant

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S428] Obituary.

Denny Cordell Whisnant

ID# 2946, b. 8 June 1922, d. 2 April 1987

Father*

Charles Spurgeon Whisnant b. 16 Mar 1892, d. 10 Apr 1953

Mother*

Lucille Malloree Wright b. 4 Mar 1897, d. 28 Oct 1977

Birth*

Denny Cordell Whisnant was born on 8 June 1922 in Cleveland Co., NC; Note: His original birth certificate had his name listed as "Bill Whisnant". Above that name was written Denny Cordell".

Marriage*

He married Laura Jean Comfort.

Death*

Denny Cordell Whisnant died on 2 April 1987 in SC at age 64.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 8

1940