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Catherine Elizabeth Howie

ID# 3107, b. 10 April 1935, d. 10 January 2015

Birth*

Catherine Elizabeth Howie was born on 10 April 1935 in Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2

Death*

She died on 10 January 2015 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 79.²

Obituary*

Residence*

In 1980 Catherine lived in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Family

James Edwin Whisnant

Children

James Robert Whisnant
Debra Lynn Whisnant
Pamelia Edwina Whisnant
Jacob Edwin Whisnant

Citations

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

Ruth DePriest

ID# 3117, b. 21 February 1916, d. 26 July 1994

Birth*

Ruth DePriest was born on 21 February 1916 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Clyde McIver Whisnant, son of David Barrett Whisnant and Lela Maude Eaker, on 17 February 1940 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC.

Death*

Ruth DePriest died on 26 July 1994 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 78; widowed.¹

Burial*

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

Census*

Ruth DePriest appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Burnville, Yancey Co., NC, age 24, md., completed 1 year of college. She is not employed.

Family

Clyde McIver Whisnant b. 17 April 1908, d. 12 August 1991

Child

Lela Ruth Whisnant

Citations

[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

John Reid Lutz

ID# 3119, b. 13 January 1910, d. 25 September 1992

Birth*

John Reid Lutz was born on 13 January 1910 in Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Madge Marie Whisnant, daughter of David Barrett Whisnant and Lela Maude Eaker, on 18 January 1931.²

Death*

John Reid Lutz died on 25 September 1992 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 82.¹

Census*

John Reid Lutz appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, age 30, md., completed 2 years of college. He is employed as a Mechanic at a cotton gin. He owns a home valued at $1000.

Family

Madge Marie Whisnant b. 19 March 1911, d. 25 December 2006

Children

John Reid Lutz Jr.
Gearld Whisnant Lutz
Enid Jane Lutz

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S6] Robert C. Carpenter, Carpenters A Plenty.

Fred Dee Mintz

ID# 3120, b. 4 February 1912, d. 14 March 2001

Birth*

Fred Dee Mintz was born on 4 February 1912 in Alexander Co., NC.

Marriage*

He married Lillian Louise Whisnant, daughter of David Barrett Whisnant and Lela Maude Eaker, on 27 September 1931 in SC.¹

Death*

Fred Dee Mintz died on 14 March 2001 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 89.²

Census*

Fred Dee Mintz appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, age 28, md., completed 3 years of high school.

Family

Lillian Louise Whisnant b. 6 September 1913, d. 9 November 2010

Children

male child Mintz d. 10 Dec 1936
Virginia Ann Mintz
Patricia Louise Mintz
Judith Amelia Mintz
Fred Dee Mintz Jr.

Citations

[S83] Letter, Lela Ruth Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 2000.
[S428] Obituary.

Fred Napolean Whisnant Sr.

ID# 3121, b. 4 March 1908, d. 11 January 1964

Father*

Robert Lafayette Whisnant b. 29 Feb 1884, d. 6 Feb 1943

Mother*

Genevieve Victoria Whitener b. 24 Feb 1884, d. 29 May 1931

Birth*

Fred Napolean Whisnant Sr. was born on 4 March 1908 in NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Alice Irene Abernathy on 20 September 1935.

Death*

Fred Napolean Whisnant Sr. died on 11 January 1964 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 55; married.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Grace Lutheran Ch. Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Hickory, Catawba Co., NC	age 2
1920	Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC	age 11
1930	Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC	age 22, single, living at home
1940	Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC	age 32, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is a farm operator. His wage last year was $150. He rents his farmhouse for $4. [s.d. 10, e.d. 18-24B, sheet 10B, line 63, household #151]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

Hickory, Catawba Co., NC

age 2

1920

Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC

age 11

1930

Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC

age 22, single, living at home

1940

Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC

age 32, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is a farm operator. His wage last year was $150. He rents his farmhouse for $4. [s.d. 10, e.d. 18-24B, sheet 10B, line 63, household #151]

Occupation*

Fred Napolean Whisnant Sr. was Farmer.

Family

Alice Irene Abernathy b. 14 March 1912, d. 10 September 2007

Marriage*

He married Alice Irene Abernathy on 20 September 1935.

Children

Daniel Robert Whisnant
Fred Napolean Whisnant Jr. b. 4 Mar 1939, d. 7 Nov 1952
Ted William Whisnant
Jerry Abernathy Whisnant
Joe Dwight Whisnant
James Edgar Whisnant b. 6 Aug 1947, d. 21 Nov 2003
Vera Irene Whisnant
Alice Ann Whisnant

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.

Alice Irene Abernathy

ID# 3122, b. 14 March 1912, d. 10 September 2007

Birth*

Alice Irene Abernathy was born on 14 March 1912 in Catawba Co., NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

She married Fred Napolean Whisnant Sr., son of Robert Lafayette Whisnant and Genevieve Victoria Whitener, on 20 September 1935.

Death*

Alice Irene Abernathy died on 10 September 2007 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 95.^1,2,3

Burial*

She was buried in Grace Lutheran Ch. Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC.

Obituary*

Census*

Alice Irene Abernathy appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC, age 28, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed.

Family

Fred Napolean Whisnant Sr. b. 4 March 1908, d. 11 January 1964

Children

Daniel Robert Whisnant
Fred Napolean Whisnant Jr. b. 4 Mar 1939, d. 7 Nov 1952
Ted William Whisnant
Jerry Abernathy Whisnant
Joe Dwight Whisnant
James Edgar Whisnant b. 6 Aug 1947, d. 21 Nov 2003
Vera Irene Whisnant
Alice Ann Whisnant

Citations

[S428] Obituary.
[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S28] Tombstone.

Fred Napolean Whisnant Jr.

ID# 3124, b. 4 March 1939, d. 7 November 1952

Father*

Fred Napolean Whisnant Sr. b. 4 Mar 1908, d. 11 Jan 1964

Mother*

Alice Irene Abernathy b. 14 Mar 1912, d. 10 Sep 2007

Birth*

Fred Napolean Whisnant Jr. was born on 4 March 1939 in Catawba Co., NC.^1,2

Death*

He died on 7 November 1952 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 13.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Grace Lutheran Ch. Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC.

Census*

Fred Napolean Whisnant Jr. appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC, age 1.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.

James Edgar Whisnant

ID# 3128, b. 6 August 1947, d. 21 November 2003

Father*

Fred Napolean Whisnant Sr. b. 4 Mar 1908, d. 11 Jan 1964

Mother*

Alice Irene Abernathy b. 14 Mar 1912, d. 10 Sep 2007

Birth*

James Edgar Whisnant was born on 6 August 1947 in Catawba Co., NC.^1,2

Death*

He died on 21 November 2003 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 56; neverr married.^3,2

Burial*

He was buried in Grace Lutheran Ch. Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC; U.S. Army.

Obituary*

Citations

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

Linnie Syra McKee

ID# 3134, b. 29 December 1902, d. 14 February 1997

Birth*

Linnie Syra McKee was born on 29 December 1902 in TX.¹

Marriage*

She married Odie Emanuel Whisnand, son of Jesse Guy Whisnand and Zona Belle Dickens, circa 1919.

Death*

Linnie Syra McKee died on 14 February 1997 in Wichita Co., TX, at age 94.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Fairview Cem., Gainesville, Cooke Co., TX, 33.631667,-97.124167.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Caney, Atoka Co., OK	age 17, md.
1930	Electra, Wichita Co., TX	age 27, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940	Electra, Wichita Co., TX	age 37, md., completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Caney, Atoka Co., OK

age 17, md.

1930

Electra, Wichita Co., TX

age 27, md., 1st. md. age 17

1940

Electra, Wichita Co., TX

age 37, md., completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed.

Family

Odie Emanuel Whisnand b. 15 July 1900, d. 7 April 1968

Marriage*

Linnie Syra McKee married Odie Emanuel Whisnand, son of Jesse Guy Whisnand and Zona Belle Dickens, circa 1919.

Children

J. G. Whisnand+ b. 13 Sep 1920, d. 16 Dec 2013
Mildred LaVern Whisnand+ b. 21 Feb 1923, d. 8 Oct 2003

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Harry Lee Whisnant

ID# 3143, b. 12 August 1911, d. 2 June 2001

Father*

Robert Lafayette Whisnant b. 29 Feb 1884, d. 6 Feb 1943

Mother*

Genevieve Victoria Whitener b. 24 Feb 1884, d. 29 May 1931

Birth*

Harry Lee Whisnant was born on 12 August 1911 in Catawba Co., NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Lucille White.

Death*

Harry Lee Whisnant died on 2 June 2001 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 89; married.^1,2,3

Burial*

He was buried in Grace Lutheran Ch. Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC.²

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC	age 8
1930	Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC	age 18, single, living at home
1940	Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC	age 28, md., complete 4 years of high school. He is employed as an operator at a gas station. He owns a farmhouse valued at $600. [s.d. 10, eld. 18-24A, sheet 13A, line 3, household #201]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC

age 8

1930

Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC

age 18, single, living at home

1940

Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC

age 28, md., complete 4 years of high school. He is employed as an operator at a gas station. He owns a farmhouse valued at $600. [s.d. 10, eld. 18-24A, sheet 13A, line 3, household #201]

Obituary*

Milit-Beg*

Harry Lee Whisnant began military service served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.²

Occupation*

He was a Merchant.

Family 1

Lucille White b. 9 August 1914, d. 16 May 2009

Marriage*

He married Lucille White.

Children

Janet Victoria Whisnant b. 27 Jul 1939, d. 24 Mar 1972
Elaine Marie Whisnant
Harry Scott Whisnant

Family 2

Bobbie Whitener

Child

Jeffrey Lee Whisnant

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S428] Obituary.
[S28] Tombstone.

Lucy Generva Elmina Whisnant

ID# 3144, b. 29 July 1917, d. 4 January 2011

Father*

Robert Lafayette Whisnant b. 29 Feb 1884, d. 6 Feb 1943

Mother*

Genevieve Victoria Whitener b. 24 Feb 1884, d. 29 May 1931

Birth*

Lucy Generva Elmina Whisnant was born on 29 July 1917 in Catawba Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Cletus Earl Yoder.

Death*

Lucy Generva Elmina Whisnant died on 4 January 2011 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 93.²

Burial*

She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC	age 2 yrs., 5 months
1930	Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC	age 12
1940	Hildebran, Burke Co., NC	age 23, single, completed 2 yrs. high school. She works at the local hosiery mill. Her wage last year was $650. She resides with her aunt Maggie Tyler.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC

age 2 yrs., 5 months

1930

Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC

age 12

1940

Hildebran, Burke Co., NC

age 23, single, completed 2 yrs. high school. She works at the local hosiery mill. Her wage last year was $650. She resides with her aunt Maggie Tyler.

Obituary*

Residence*

In 2001 Lucy lived in Hildebran, Burke Co., NC.

Family

Cletus Earl Yoder b. 8 November 1909, d. 25 May 1964

Marriage*

She married Cletus Earl Yoder.

Children

Laura Jane Yoder
Martha Deborah Yoder
Charles Miller Yoder
Catherine Whitener Yoder

Citations

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

George Monroe Whisnant

ID# 3145, b. 25 March 1918, d. 18 June 1983

Father*

George Thomas Whisnant b. 1 Jun 1889, d. 1 May 1962

Mother*

Mary Parker b. 8 May 1898, d. 26 Jul 1923

Birth*

George Monroe Whisnant was born on 25 March 1918 in GA.¹

Death*

He died on 18 June 1983 in Harris Co., GA, at age 65.^1,2

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Waverly Hall, Harris Co., GA	age 2
1930	Waverly Hall, Harris Co., GA	age 12
1940	Waverly Hall, Harris Co., GA	age 22, single, completed 4 years of high school. He is not employed. He resides with his father and step-mother.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Waverly Hall, Harris Co., GA

age 2

1930

Waverly Hall, Harris Co., GA

age 12

1940

Waverly Hall, Harris Co., GA

age 22, single, completed 4 years of high school. He is not employed. He resides with his father and step-mother.

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1919-98.

Roman Garland Whisnant

ID# 3146, b. 21 November 1919, d. 10 June 1987

Father*

George Thomas Whisnant b. 1 Jun 1889, d. 1 May 1962

Mother*

Mary Parker b. 8 May 1898, d. 26 Jul 1923

Birth*

Roman Garland Whisnant was born on 21 November 1919 in GA.

Marriage*

He married Remona Lanelle Parks on 10 May 1941.

Death*

Roman Garland Whisnant died on 10 June 1987 in Muscogee Co., GA, at age 67.^1,2

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Waverly Hall, Harris Co., GA	age 3 months
1930	Waverly Hall, Harris Co., GA	age 10
1940	Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA	age 20, single, completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a textile worker at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $665. [e.d. 106-2, sheet 7A]
1940	Stuart, Hughes Co., OK	age 20, single, completed 4 years of high school. He works in textiles. His wage last year was $665. [e.d. 32-26, sheet 61A]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Waverly Hall, Harris Co., GA

age 3 months

1930

Waverly Hall, Harris Co., GA

age 10

1940

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA

age 20, single, completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a textile worker at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $665. [e.d. 106-2, sheet 7A]

1940

Stuart, Hughes Co., OK

age 20, single, completed 4 years of high school. He works in textiles. His wage last year was $665. [e.d. 32-26, sheet 61A]

Residence

On 1 April 1935 Roman lived in Waverly Hall, Harris Co., GA.³

Milit-Beg*

He began military service on 3 November 1943 U.S. Marine Corps enlistment.

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 8 May 1946.

Residence*

In June 1987 Roman lived in Harris Co., GA.

Note*

He He can be found in two different census report in 1940.

Family

Remona Lanelle Parks b. 21 October 1920, d. 24 March 2012

Marriage*

He married Remona Lanelle Parks on 10 May 1941.

Children

Mary Amberly Whisnant
Billy Jarred Whisnant
Thomas Fletcher Whisnant
Mona Lisa Whisnant

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1919-98.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Remona Lanelle Parks

ID# 3147, b. 21 October 1920, d. 24 March 2012

Birth*

Remona Lanelle Parks was born on 21 October 1920 in Taylor Co., GA.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Roman Garland Whisnant, son of George Thomas Whisnant and Mary Parker, on 10 May 1941.

Death*

Remona Lanelle Parks died on 24 March 2012 in Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, at age 91.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Waverly Hall Cem., Waverly Hall, Harris Co., GA, 32.68848,-84.71469.

Obituary*

Family

Roman Garland Whisnant b. 21 November 1919, d. 10 June 1987

Children

Mary Amberly Whisnant
Billy Jarred Whisnant
Thomas Fletcher Whisnant
Mona Lisa Whisnant

Citations

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