Anna Whisenhunt

ID# 3351, b. circa 1814, d. before 1900
Father*George Michael Whisenhunt II b. c 1791, d. c 1875
Mother*Elizabeth Black b. c 1795, d. c 1865
Birth*Anna Whisenhunt was born circa 1814 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married George W. Saulmon. 
Death*Anna Whisenhunt died before 1900. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NC
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 45
1870Burke Co., NC
1880Linville, Burke Co., NCage 62, md.

Family

George W. Saulmon b. circa 1815, d. circa 1905
Marriage*Anna Whisenhunt married George W. Saulmon. 
Children

Citations

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

George W. Saulmon

ID# 3352, b. circa 1815, d. circa 1905
Birth*George W. Saulmon was born circa 1815 in VA.1 
Marriage*He married Anna Whisenhunt, daughter of George Michael Whisenhunt II and Elizabeth Black. 
Death*George W. Saulmon died circa 1905. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 47, farmer, personal property value $200.
1870Burke Co., NC
1880Linville, Burke Co., NCage 65, md., farmer
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 86, widowed, resides with daughter and son-in-law Julia A.A. & Lewis M. Powell.
Note*The 1860 Burke County, NC census shows his birth state was Virginia. 

Family

Anna Whisenhunt b. circa 1814, d. before 1900
Marriage*George W. Saulmon married Anna Whisenhunt, daughter of George Michael Whisenhunt II and Elizabeth Black. 
Children

Citations

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

Annie Whisenhunt

ID# 3353, b. 20 April 1840, d. 3 November 1901
Father*James William Whisenhunt b. 15 Jan 1801, d. 9 May 1869
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Miller b. c 1795, d. 24 Dec 1880
Birth*Annie Whisenhunt was born on 20 April 1840 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married James Jamison Queen on 19 February 1873 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*Annie Whisenhunt died on 3 November 1901 in Burke Co., NC, at age 61.1 
Burial*She was buried in Salem U.M.C. Cem., Salem, Burke Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Fork, Burke Co., NCage 20, resides in the household of Jamison & Mary Queen.
1880Upper Fork, Burke Co., NCage 42, md.
1900Lincoln Co., NCage 54, md. 32 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living. Note: This census reports her date of birth to be "Jun 1845".

Family

James Jamison Queen b. 17 May 1818, d. 22 June 1901
Marriage*Annie Whisenhunt married James Jamison Queen on 19 February 1873 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S120] Letter, Betsy Pittman to Raymond C. Whisnant.

James Jamison Queen

ID# 3354, b. 17 May 1818, d. 22 June 1901
Birth*James Jamison Queen was born on 17 May 1818 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Annie Whisenhunt, daughter of James William Whisenhunt and Sarah Elizabeth Miller, on 19 February 1873 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*James Jamison Queen died on 22 June 1901 in Lincoln Co., NC, at age 83.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Burke Co., NCage 52, laborer, R$200., P$105.
1880Upper Fork, Burke Co., NCage 62, md., farmer
1900Lincoln Co., NCage 82, md. 32 yrs. He and wife reside with his son William Queen, age 30.

Family

Annie Whisenhunt b. 20 April 1840, d. 3 November 1901
Child

Citations

  1. [S120] Letter, Betsy Pittman to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Adam Whisnant

ID# 3356, b. circa 1820
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Adam Whisnant was born circa 1820 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Malenda Crane. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 30, farmer, real estate value $400. Emeline Collins residing in the family may have married David Whisnant in 1852, a son of Adam Whisnant II & Susannah Froneburger.
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 40, real estate value $500., personal property value $430.
Occupation*Adam Whisnant was a farmer. 
Name Variation As of 1 June 1860, Adam Whisnant was also known as Whisenhunt.1 
Note*Note: Adam may be a son of Adam Whisnant II & Susannah Froneburger. 

Family

Malenda Crane b. circa 1832
Marriage*He married Malenda Crane. 
Children

Citations

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

Malenda Crane

ID# 3357, b. circa 1832
Birth*Malenda Crane was born circa 1832 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Adam Whisnant. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 22
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 27
Nickname Malenda Crane also went by the name of Dolly. 

Family

Adam Whisnant b. circa 1820
Children

Citations

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

Frank N. Whisenand

ID# 3358, b. 21 July 1888, d. 6 August 1961
Father*Thomas Irvin Whisenand b. 1 Jan 1866, d. 1 Sep 1951
Mother*Mary Etta Nolan b. Mar 1867, d. 1938
Birth*Frank N. Whisenand was born on 21 July 1888 in KS.1 
Marriage*He married Florence L. Bounty circa 1921. 
Death*Frank N. Whisenand died on 6 August 1961 in Chariton, Lucas Co., IA, at age 73.1 
Burial*He was buried in Chariton Cem., Chariton, Lucas Co., IA; PFC 134 Field Hospital, WWI. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Chariton, Lucas Co., IAage 11
1910Chariton, Lucas Co., IAsingle, age 21, printer, living with his mother
1920Chariton, Lucas Co., IAage 31, single, salesman
1930Chariton, Lucas Co., IAage 40, md., war vet., truck driver, 1st. md. age 31
1940Chariton, Lucas Co., IAage 50, md., completed 2 years of college. He is employed as a truck driver for the county. His wage last year was $1200. He rents a home for $16. [e.d. 59-3, sheet 20B, household #485]

Family

Florence L. Bounty b. 20 January 1892, d. 13 October 1973
Marriage*Frank N. Whisenand married Florence L. Bounty circa 1921. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Mary Whisenant

ID# 3359, b. circa 1853
Father*Adam Whisnant b. c 1820
Mother*Malenda Crane b. c 1832
Birth*Mary Whisenant was born circa 1853 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Hosea Franklin Johnson on 28 June 1876 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Burial*Mary Whisenant was buried in Providence Bapt. Ch. Cem., Catawba Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 7
1880Bandys, Catawba Co., NCage 25, md.
Note*Note: It is said that Luther and Jesse were both adopted by Mary's brother Samuel Whisnant. It is not known whether or not they were legally adoptd or just used the Whisnant name. 

Family

Hosea Franklin Johnson b. circa 1855
Children

Citations

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

Henry Ettress

ID# 3360, b. circa 1744, d. circa 1819
Birth*Henry Ettress was born circa 1744 in VA. 
Marriage*He married Mary Cateroner Kettenring. 
Death*Henry Ettress died circa 1819 in SC. 
Burial*He was buried in Old Shiloh Pres. Ch. Cem., Grover, Cleveland Co., NC; unmarked grave beside his wife. 
Census*Henry Ettress appeared on the census of 1810 in York Co., SC. 
Note*He Note: I have found on Ancestry.com a record for this family lsting 6 children. Charity is not among those listed. The names are Rebecca, Henry, Peter, Samuel, Margaret, and John. All the surnames are "Etters". There is additional information at Ancestry.com concerning the history of the Ettress (Etter) family. Reports are that they came from Switzerland, in the area called the Palatine (Cantons of Appenzell, Bern, Fribourg, Zug, Graudenden, St. Gallen, and Thurgau, primarily in the western part of Swizerland.) [Taken from work submitted to Ancestry.com, originally submitted to thw Wilson Family Tree by StevenGWilson49, in Feb 2008]. 

Family

Mary Cateroner Kettenring b. circa 1747, d. 15 April 1817
Child

Mary Louise Whisenand

ID# 3361, b. 20 February 1892, d. 9 October 1970
Father*Thomas Irvin Whisenand b. 1 Jan 1866, d. 1 Sep 1951
Mother*Mary Etta Nolan b. Mar 1867, d. 1938
Birth*Mary Louise Whisenand was born on 20 February 1892 in KS.1 
Marriage*She married Clarence Charles Melville circa 1914.2 
Death*Mary Louise Whisenand died on 9 October 1970 in Chariton, Lucas Co., IA, at age 78. 
Burial*She was buried in Chariton Cem., Chariton, Lucas Co., IA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Chariton, Lucas Co., IAage 8
1910Chariton, Lucas Co., IAage 18, single, living with her mother.
1920Chariton, Lucas Co., IAage 27, md.
1930Chariton, Lucas Co., IAage 38, md., 1st. md. age 22

Family

Clarence Charles Melville b. 23 May 1893, d. 19 October 1970
Marriage*Mary Louise Whisenand married Clarence Charles Melville circa 1914.2 
Child

Citations

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

Mary Cateroner Kettenring

ID# 3362, b. circa 1747, d. 15 April 1817
Birth*Mary Cateroner Kettenring was born circa 1747 in VA. 
Marriage*She married Henry Ettress. 
Death*Mary Cateroner Kettenring died on 15 April 1817 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Burial*She was buried in Old Shiloh Pres. Ch. Cem., Grover, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Family

Henry Ettress b. circa 1744, d. circa 1819
Child

Martin Van Buren Whisnant

ID# 3363, b. 5 July 1850, d. 22 December 1944
Mother*Barbara Allen Whisnant b. c 1826
Birth*Martin Van Buren Whisnant was born on 5 July 1850 in Gaston Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Margaret Kiser. 
Marriage*Martin Van Buren Whisnant married Nancy Elizabeth Humphries on 3 August 1890 in Cleveland Co., NC.2 
Death*Martin Van Buren Whisnant died on 22 December 1944 in Rutherford, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 94; widowed. Note: His death certificate listed his father as "Frank Whisnant, born Gaston Co., NC". The informant was T. T. Whisnant, Mooresboro, NC.3,1 
Burial*He was buried in Sandy Plains Bapt. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Census record not found
1870Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 18, resides with mother. The census listed the family name as "Willis".
1880Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 28, md., farmer. This census report listed the family last name as "Willis". He resides just 2 houses away from his mother and brother.
1900Census record not found.
1910Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 58, md. 2nd time, 20 yrs., farmer
1920Rutherford Co., NCage 69, md., farmer
1930Cool Springs, Rutherford Co., NCage 79, md., 1st. md. age 39. He and his wife reside in the household of his son Tom. T. Whisnant.
Name Variation As of 1 June 1880, Martin Van Buren Whisnant was also known as Martin Willis.4 
Occupation*He was a farmer. 

Family 1

Mary Margaret Kiser b. circa 1847
Marriage*He married Mary Margaret Kiser. 
Children

Family 2

Nancy Elizabeth Humphries b. 22 August 1859, d. 2 February 1937
Marriage*Martin Van Buren Whisnant married Nancy Elizabeth Humphries on 3 August 1890 in Cleveland Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1880 census data.

Mary Margaret Kiser

ID# 3364, b. circa 1847
Birth*Mary Margaret Kiser was born circa 1847 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Martin Van Buren Whisnant, son of Barbara Allen Whisnant. 
Census*Mary Margaret Kiser appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC, age 33, md. This census reports her name to be "Mary Willis". 
Name Variation As of 1 June 1880, Mary Margaret Kiser was also known as Mary Willis.2 

Family

Martin Van Buren Whisnant b. 5 July 1850, d. 22 December 1944
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1880 census data.

Nancy Elizabeth Humphries

ID# 3365, b. 22 August 1859, d. 2 February 1937
Birth*Nancy Elizabeth Humphries was born on 22 August 1859 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Martin Van Buren Whisnant, son of Barbara Allen Whisnant, on 3 August 1890 in Cleveland Co., NC.2 
Death*Nancy Elizabeth Humphries died on 2 February 1937 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 77; married. Note: Her death certificate listed her parents as "Lawson Whisnant & Rachel Humphris". The informant was Martin Whisnant, Shelby, NC.1 
Burial*She was buried in Sandy Plains Bapt. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 21, single, resides with parents Lawson & Rachel Humphries.
1910Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 52, md. 1 time, 20 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1920Rutherford Co., NCage 60, md.
1930Cool Springs, Rutherford Co., NCage 70, md., 1st. md. age 37. She resides in the household of her son Tom T. Whisnant.

Family

Martin Van Buren Whisnant b. 5 July 1850, d. 22 December 1944
Marriage*Nancy Elizabeth Humphries married Martin Van Buren Whisnant, son of Barbara Allen Whisnant, on 3 August 1890 in Cleveland Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Elizabeth Caroline Whisnant

ID# 3366, b. 10 May 1874, d. 4 January 1974
Father*Martin Van Buren Whisnant b. 5 Jul 1850, d. 22 Dec 1944
Mother*Mary Margaret Kiser b. c 1847
Birth*Elizabeth Caroline Whisnant was born on 10 May 1874 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Jesse L. Brandal in April 1894 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Death*Elizabeth Caroline Whisnant died on 4 January 1974 in Hill Co., TX, at age 99.2 
Burial*She was buried in Itasco Cem., Itasco, Hill Co., TX.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 7
1900Ellis Co., TXage 27, md. 4 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1910Hill Co., TXage 37, md. 1 time, 7 ch., 6 living
1920Hill Co., TXage 46, widowed. Note: A daughter named "Sammie", age 17, single, resides in the household.
1930Itasca, Hill Co., TXage 50, widowed, 1st. md. age 21

Family

Jesse L. Brandal b. June 1871, d. before 1920
Marriage*Elizabeth Caroline Whisnant married Jesse L. Brandal in April 1894 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Philip Andrew Whisnant

ID# 3367, b. 22 October 1874, d. 5 February 1961
Father*Martin Van Buren Whisnant b. 5 Jul 1850, d. 22 Dec 1944
Mother*Mary Margaret Kiser b. c 1847
Birth*Philip Andrew Whisnant was born on 22 October 1874 in NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Sarah B. Humphries on 21 January 1896 in Cleveland Co., NC.4 
Death*Philip Andrew Whisnant died on 5 February 1961 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 86; widowed.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Sandy Plains Bapt. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 5. Census data shows the family last name to be "Willis".
1900Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 25, md. 4 yrs., farmer
1910Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 35, md. 1 time, 14 yrs., farmer
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 45, md., farmer
1930Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 55, md., 1st. md. age 21. He and wife live with his son M. R. Whisnant.
1940Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 65, md., completed 5 years of school. He is employed as a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $600. [s.d. 10, e.d. 23-35, sheet 2B, line 42, household #19]

Family

Sarah B. Humphries b. 3 May 1873, d. 14 October 1949
Marriage*Philip Andrew Whisnant married Sarah B. Humphries on 21 January 1896 in Cleveland Co., NC.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Ellen B. Willis

ID# 3369, b. 21 January 1879, d. 26 September 1955
Father*Martin Van Buren Whisnant b. 5 Jul 1850, d. 22 Dec 1944
Mother*Mary Margaret Kiser b. c 1847
Birth*Ellen B. Willis was born on 21 January 1879 in NC; She married Samuel Jackson Irvin, circa 1898.1,2 
Death*She died on 26 September 1955 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 76; widowed. Note: Her death certificate listed her parents as "Arbert Willis & (unknown) Kiser". The informant was C. J. Irvin, Ellenboro, NC.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Big Springs Cem., Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 1
1900Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 21, md. 1 yr., 1 ch., none living
1910Duncan, Rutherford Co., NCage 31, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., 3 ch., 1 living
1920Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 41, md.
1930Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 51, md., 1st. md. age 19
Name Variation Ellen B. Willis was also known as Ellen B. Whisnant. 

Citations

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

Luther Whisnant

ID# 3370
Father*Martin Van Buren Whisnant b. 5 Jul 1850, d. 22 Dec 1944
Mother*Mary Margaret Kiser b. c 1847
Note*Luther Whisnant I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed. 

Mary Frances Whisnant

ID# 3371, b. 26 August 1877, d. 15 July 1962
Father*Martin Van Buren Whisnant b. 5 Jul 1850, d. 22 Dec 1944
Mother*Mary Margaret Kiser b. c 1847
Birth*Mary Frances Whisnant was born on 26 August 1877 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Bud Willis. 
Death*Mary Frances Whisnant died on 15 July 1962 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 84; Her death certificate listed her name as "Mary Frances Willis", and her parents as "Aaron Whisnant & Mary Kiser". The informant was "Mrs. Roy Phillips, Kings Mountain, NC. Note: Her death certificate had the "never married" box checked.1 
Burial*She was buried in Bessemer City Mem. Cem., Bessemer City, Gaston Co., NC, 35.293056,-81.284722.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 2
1910Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 32, widowed
1920Crowder Mountain, Gaston Co., NCage 41, single
1930Bessemer City, Gaston Co., NCage 52, resides in the household of Roy and Neva Phillips.
Name Variation Mary Frances Whisnant was also known as Francis Edna Whisnant.2 
Name Variation Mary Frances Whisnant was also known as Mary Frances Willis.1 

Family

Bud Willis d. before 15 April 1910
Marriage*She married Bud Willis. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S428] Obituary, This name give in her daughter Lottie Brown's obituary.

Minnie Ida Willis

ID# 3372, b. 18 June 1880, d. 25 February 1956
Father*Martin Van Buren Whisnant b. 5 Jul 1850, d. 22 Dec 1944
Mother*Mary Margaret Kiser b. c 1847
Birth*Minnie Ida Willis was born on 18 June 1880 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Phillip S. Kiser circa 1895. 
Marriage*Minnie Ida Willis married William Blain Ramsey. 
Death*Minnie Ida Willis died on 25 February 1956 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 75; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Concord U.M. Cem., Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC, 35.334167,-81.313056.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 19, md. 4 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1910Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 30, md. 15 yrs., 9 ch., 9 living
1920Gaston Co., NCage 39, md.
1930Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 49, md., 1st. md. age 16
Name Variation Minnie Ida Willis was also known as Minnie I. Whisnant. 

Family 1

Phillip S. Kiser b. circa 1871
Marriage*She married Phillip S. Kiser circa 1895. 
Children

Family 2

William Blain Ramsey b. 22 February 1887, d. 13 July 1955
Marriage*Minnie Ida Willis married William Blain Ramsey. 
Children
  • Charley Frank Ramsey
  • William Paul Ramsey
  • Martin Lewis Ramsey

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Lillie Mae Willis

ID# 3373, b. 18 June 1880, d. 13 January 1960
Father*Martin Van Buren Whisnant b. 5 Jul 1850, d. 22 Dec 1944
Mother*Mary Margaret Kiser b. c 1847
Birth*Lillie Mae Willis was born on 18 June 1880 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Charles Garfield Hutchins circa 1900. 
Death*Lillie Mae Willis died on 13 January 1960 in Bessemer City, Gaston Co., NC, at age 79; widowed. Note: Her death certificate listed her parents as "Martin Willis & Mamie Kiser". The informant was John Hutchins, Bessemer City, NC. Martin Willis was also known as Martin Van Buren Whisnant.1 
Burial*She was buried in Bethel Luth. Cem., Gaston Co., NC, 35.366389,-81.262222.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 18, single, resides in the household of cousin William W. & Eller J. Kiser.
1910Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 29, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living
1920Crowder Mountain, Gaston Co., NCage 39, md.
1930Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 47, md., 1st. md. age 20
Name Variation Lillie Mae Willis was also known as Lillie Mae Whisnant. 

Family

Charles Garfield Hutchins b. 4 December 1882, d. 16 August 1949
Marriage*She married Charles Garfield Hutchins circa 1900. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Margaret Emiline Whisnant

ID# 3374, b. 10 April 1884, d. 24 October 1979
Father*Martin Van Buren Whisnant b. 5 Jul 1850, d. 22 Dec 1944
Mother*Mary Margaret Kiser b. c 1847
Birth*Margaret Emiline Whisnant was born on 10 April 1884 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married William Ervin Bridges circa 1903.2 
Death*Margaret Emiline Whisnant died on 24 October 1979 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 95; widowed.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 26, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 35, md.
1930Crowder Mountain, Gaston Co., NCage 46, md., 1st. md. age 18
Name Variation Margaret Emiline Whisnant was also known as Maggie. 
Note*She Note: Her husband's death certificate listed his wife as "Margaret E. Willis". The informant was W. Hood Bridges, Kings Mountain, NC. 

Family

William Ervin Bridges b. 29 August 1879, d. 20 March 1959
Marriage*She married William Ervin Bridges circa 1903.2 
Children

Citations

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

David Cleatus Whisnant

ID# 3375, b. 26 May 1891, d. 22 October 1974
Father*Martin Van Buren Whisnant b. 5 Jul 1850, d. 22 Dec 1944
Mother*Nancy Elizabeth Humphries b. 22 Aug 1859, d. 2 Feb 1937
Birth*David Cleatus Whisnant was born on 26 May 1891 in NC.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Girtha Galina Robbins on 29 April 1917 in Rutherford Co., NC.5 
Death*David Cleatus Whisnant died on 22 October 1974 in Oteen, Buncombe Co., NC, at age 83; married.2,4 
Burial*He was buried in Race Path Bapt. Cem., Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 18, single, living at home
1920Rutherford Co., NCage 28, md., farmer
1930Leslie, Sumter Co., GAage 39, md., 1st. md. age 26, lumber checker at saw mill, rents home, real estate value $10, Vet: WW.
1940Colfax, Rutherford Co., NCage 49, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $8. [e.d. 81-8, sheet 5B, household #87]
Occupation*David Cleatus Whisnant was a farmer. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 2 October 1917 Branch of service unknown. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 8 April 1919. 

Family

Girtha Galina Robbins b. 24 July 1900, d. 10 November 1987
Marriage*He married Girtha Galina Robbins on 29 April 1917 in Rutherford Co., NC.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  5. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Thomas Thacker Whisnant

ID# 3376, b. 19 April 1896, d. 7 November 1969
Father*Martin Van Buren Whisnant b. 5 Jul 1850, d. 22 Dec 1944
Mother*Nancy Elizabeth Humphries b. 22 Aug 1859, d. 2 Feb 1937
Birth*Thomas Thacker Whisnant was born on 19 April 1896 in NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Daisy Amelia Price on 7 July 1918 in Rutherford Co., NC.4 
Death*Thomas Thacker Whisnant died on 7 November 1969 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 73; married.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Sandy Run Bapt. Ch. Cem., Mooresboro, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.29637,-81.69633. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found.
1910Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 13
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 23, md., farmer
1930Cool Springs, Rutherford Co., NCage 33, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22. His parents reside in the household.

Family

Daisy Amelia Price b. 15 April 1899, d. 17 September 1974
Marriage*Thomas Thacker Whisnant married Daisy Amelia Price on 7 July 1918 in Rutherford Co., NC.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Forest Malcolm Whisnant

ID# 3377, b. 5 July 1898, d. 9 March 1971
Father*Martin Van Buren Whisnant b. 5 Jul 1850, d. 22 Dec 1944
Mother*Nancy Elizabeth Humphries b. 22 Aug 1859, d. 2 Feb 1937
Birth*Forest Malcolm Whisnant was born on 5 July 1898 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Vatress L. Pierce on 17 May 1917 in Rutherford Co., NC.3 
Death*Forest Malcolm Whisnant died on 9 March 1971 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 72; widowed.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 11
1920High Shoals, Gaston Co., NCage 21, md. He, wife, and child are living with Gabe Piercy.
1930Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 32, md., weaver, cotton mill, 1st. md. age 18. He and his family are living with his in-laws Gabe M. & Carrie E. Pierce.
1940Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 42, md., competed 6 years of school. He is employed as a weaver in the textile industry. His wage last year was $714. He rents his home for $5. [s.d. 10, e.d. 23-24B, sheet 5B, line 51, household #80]

Family

Vatress L. Pierce b. 8 November 1903, d. 2 November 1966
Marriage*Forest Malcolm Whisnant married Vatress L. Pierce on 17 May 1917 in Rutherford Co., NC.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 5 Jul 1900.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Sussie Virgie Whisnant

ID# 3378, b. circa 1895, d. 31 March 1940
Father*Martin Van Buren Whisnant b. 5 Jul 1850, d. 22 Dec 1944
Mother*Nancy Elizabeth Humphries b. 22 Aug 1859, d. 2 Feb 1937
Birth*Sussie Virgie Whisnant was born circa 1895 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Baxter Wilkie. 
Death*Sussie Virgie Whisnant died on 31 March 1940 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC; married.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 15, single, living at home
1920Rutherford Co., NCage 22, single, living with parents
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 34, md., 1st. md. age 33
Name Variation Sussie Virgie Whisnant was also known as Gussie.2 

Family

Thomas Baxter Wilkie b. 6 May 1874, d. 29 September 1943
Marriage*She married Thomas Baxter Wilkie. 
Children

Citations

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

Sarah B. Humphries

ID# 3379, b. 3 May 1873, d. 14 October 1949
Birth*Sarah B. Humphries was born on 3 May 1873 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Philip Andrew Whisnant, son of Martin Van Buren Whisnant and Mary Margaret Kiser, on 21 January 1896 in Cleveland Co., NC.3 
Death*Sarah B. Humphries died on 14 October 1949 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 76; Note: Her birth certificate listed her d.o.d. as 14 Oct 1948. The informant was P. A. Whisnant, her husband.1 
Burial*She was buried in Sandy Plains Bapt. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 26, md. 4 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living. Census listed her d.o.b. as May 1874.
1910Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 36, md. 1 time, 14 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 46, md., name is listed as "Carrie".
1930Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 56, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 65, md., completed 5 years of school. She is not employed.
Name Variation Sarah B. Humphries was also known as Cora Humphries.4 

Family

Philip Andrew Whisnant b. 22 October 1874, d. 5 February 1961
Marriage*She married Philip Andrew Whisnant, son of Martin Van Buren Whisnant and Mary Margaret Kiser, on 21 January 1896 in Cleveland Co., NC.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mallard Royster Whisnant

ID# 3380, b. 3 April 1897, d. 19 October 1981
Father*Philip Andrew Whisnant b. 22 Oct 1874, d. 5 Feb 1961
Mother*Sarah B. Humphries b. 3 May 1873, d. 14 Oct 1949
Birth*Mallard Royster Whisnant was born on 3 April 1897 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Myrtle J. King on 15 May 1919. 
Marriage*Mallard Royster Whisnant married Dorothy Bell Jackson on 30 April 1932 in Henderson Co., NC. 
Death*Mallard Royster Whisnant died on 19 October 1981 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 84; married.4,3 
Burial*He was buried in Sharon Mem. Park Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.185000,-80.772778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 3
1910Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 13
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 22, md. He and wife living with his parents
1930Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 33, widowed, war vet., fire insurance agent, 1st. md. age 21. His parents live in the household.
1940Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 43, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as an insurance agent. His wage last year was $3600. He owns a home valued at $6500. [e.d. 60-79A, sheet 3A, household #36]
Milit-Beg*Mallard Royster Whisnant began military service on 25 August 1918 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 2 April 1919. 

Family 1

Myrtle J. King b. 1 February 1897, d. 5 March 1929
Marriage*He married Myrtle J. King on 15 May 1919. 
Children

Family 2

Dorothy Bell Jackson b. 16 September 1907, d. 17 December 2006
Marriage*Mallard Royster Whisnant married Dorothy Bell Jackson on 30 April 1932 in Henderson Co., NC. 
Children
  • Charles Jackson Whisnant
  • Dorothy Ann Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Myrtle J. King

ID# 3381, b. 1 February 1897, d. 5 March 1929
Birth*Myrtle J. King was born on 1 February 1897 in Henderson Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Mallard Royster Whisnant, son of Philip Andrew Whisnant and Sarah B. Humphries, on 15 May 1919. 
Death*Myrtle J. King died on 5 March 1929 in Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 32; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Sandy Plains Bapt. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC. 
Census*Myrtle J. King appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Cleveland Co., NC, age 22, md. 

Family

Mallard Royster Whisnant b. 3 April 1897, d. 19 October 1981
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Frank Love Whisnant

ID# 3382, b. 10 July 1920, d. 9 November 1980
Father*Mallard Royster Whisnant b. 3 Apr 1897, d. 19 Oct 1981
Mother*Myrtle J. King b. 1 Feb 1897, d. 5 Mar 1929
Birth*Frank Love Whisnant was born on 10 July 1920 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Martha Blanche Peggy Coltharp. 
Marriage*Frank Love Whisnant married Dorothy Mildred Cooper. 
Death*Frank Love Whisnant died on 9 November 1980 at age 60. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 9
1940Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 19, single, completed high school. He is still attending school He resides with his father and step-mother.
Milit-Beg*Frank Love Whisnant began military service on 11 April 1941 in NC U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 13 November 1945. 

Family 1

Martha Blanche Peggy Coltharp b. 26 March 1920, d. 10 February 1995
Marriage*He married Martha Blanche Peggy Coltharp. 
Children
  • Frank Love Whisnant Jr.
  • Beverly Ann Whisnant

Family 2

Dorothy Mildred Cooper b. 1 April 1931, d. 16 August 1999
Marriage*Frank Love Whisnant married Dorothy Mildred Cooper. 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Margaret Katheryn Whisnant

ID# 3383, b. 19 June 1927, d. 16 March 1928
Father*Mallard Royster Whisnant b. 3 Apr 1897, d. 19 Oct 1981
Mother*Myrtle J. King b. 1 Feb 1897, d. 5 Mar 1929
Birth*Margaret Katheryn Whisnant was born on 19 June 1927 in Mecklenburg Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 16 March 1928 in Mecklenburg Co., NC.2 
Burial*She was buried in Sandy Plains Bapt. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S422] Mecklenburg Co Register, online http://meckrod.hartic.com/search.asp?cabinet=birth
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Dorothy Bell Jackson

ID# 3384, b. 16 September 1907, d. 17 December 2006
Birth*Dorothy Bell Jackson was born on 16 September 1907 in Point Lookout, Henderson Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Mallard Royster Whisnant, son of Philip Andrew Whisnant and Sarah B. Humphries, on 30 April 1932 in Henderson Co., NC. 
Death*Dorothy Bell Jackson died on 17 December 2006 in Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 99.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Sharon Mem. Park Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.185000,-80.772778. 
Obituary*
Census*Dorothy Bell Jackson appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, age 32, md., completed 2 years of college. She is not employed. 

Family

Mallard Royster Whisnant b. 3 April 1897, d. 19 October 1981
Children
  • Charles Jackson Whisnant
  • Dorothy Ann Whisnant

Citations

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

Kay Odessa Whisnant

ID# 3388, b. 28 November 1908, d. 24 August 1995
Father*Philip Andrew Whisnant b. 22 Oct 1874, d. 5 Feb 1961
Mother*Sarah B. Humphries b. 3 May 1873, d. 14 Oct 1949
Birth*Kay Odessa Whisnant was born on 28 November 1908 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Reuben S. Washburn on 4 September 1944 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Death*Kay Odessa Whisnant died on 24 August 1995 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 86; widow.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Sandy Plains Bapt. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 1 yr., 6 mos.
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 9
1930Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 21, single, resides in the household with her brother M. R. Whisnant.
1940Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 30, single, completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed, and resides with her parents.
Note*Author's note: Her marriage to Ruben S. Washburn is also recorded 18 Jul 1938, in Rutherford County, North Carolina (per Jim Watkins). 

Family

Reuben S. Washburn b. 10 May 1909, d. 23 April 1973
Marriage*Kay Odessa Whisnant married Reuben S. Washburn on 4 September 1944 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Child
  • Diane Washburn

Citations

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

Reuben S. Washburn

ID# 3389, b. 10 May 1909, d. 23 April 1973
Birth*Reuben S. Washburn was born on 10 May 1909. 
Marriage*He married Kay Odessa Whisnant, daughter of Philip Andrew Whisnant and Sarah B. Humphries, on 4 September 1944 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Death*Reuben S. Washburn died on 23 April 1973 at age 63. 
Burial*He was buried in Sandy Plains Bapt. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Family

Kay Odessa Whisnant b. 28 November 1908, d. 24 August 1995
Child
  • Diane Washburn

Mary May Whisnant

ID# 3390, b. 10 August 1904, d. 26 December 1906
Father*Philip Andrew Whisnant b. 22 Oct 1874, d. 5 Feb 1961
Mother*Sarah B. Humphries b. 3 May 1873, d. 14 Oct 1949
Birth*Mary May Whisnant was born on 10 August 1904 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 26 December 1906 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 2.1 
Burial*She was buried in Sandy Plains Bapt. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.1 

Citations

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

Girtha Galina Robbins

ID# 3391, b. 24 July 1900, d. 10 November 1987
Birth*Girtha Galina Robbins was born on 24 July 1900 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married David Cleatus Whisnant, son of Martin Van Buren Whisnant and Nancy Elizabeth Humphries, on 29 April 1917 in Rutherford Co., NC.2 
Death*Girtha Galina Robbins died on 10 November 1987 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 87; widow.3,1 
Burial*She was buried in Race Path Bapt. Cem., Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Rutherford Co., NCage 19, md.
1930Leslie, Sumter Co., GAage 29, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Colfax, Rutherford Co., NCage 39, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

David Cleatus Whisnant b. 26 May 1891, d. 22 October 1974
Marriage*Girtha Galina Robbins married David Cleatus Whisnant, son of Martin Van Buren Whisnant and Nancy Elizabeth Humphries, on 29 April 1917 in Rutherford Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

David Cleatus Whisnant Jr.

ID# 3392, b. 27 March 1918, d. 30 December 2001
Father*David Cleatus Whisnant b. 26 May 1891, d. 22 Oct 1974
Mother*Girtha Galina Robbins b. 24 Jul 1900, d. 10 Nov 1987
Birth*David Cleatus Whisnant Jr. was born on 27 March 1918 in Rutherford Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Melba Jolly circa 1942.3 
Death*David Cleatus Whisnant Jr. died on 30 December 2001 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 83.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Lawn Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.257500,-80.913611. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Rutherford Co., NCage 1 yr., 11 months
1930Leslie, Sumter Co., GAage 12
1940Colfax, Rutherford Co., NCage 22, single, completed 3 years of high school. He is employed in farming. He resides with his parents.
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*David Cleatus Whisnant Jr. began military service circa 1942 Served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.3 

Family

Melba Jolly b. 13 October 1922, d. 6 July 1998
Marriage*He married Melba Jolly circa 1942.3 
Children
  • Cleatus Gene Whisnant
  • Patricia Gail Whisnant
  • Melba Teresa Whisnant
  • Deborah Kay Whisnant

Citations

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

Lela Adean Whisnant

ID# 3393, b. 1 December 1919, d. 6 October 2010
Father*David Cleatus Whisnant b. 26 May 1891, d. 22 Oct 1974
Mother*Girtha Galina Robbins b. 24 Jul 1900, d. 10 Nov 1987
Birth*Lela Adean Whisnant was born on 1 December 1919 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 6 October 2010 in Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 90.1 
Burial*She was buried in Race Path Bapt. Cem., Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Rutherford Co., NCage 1 month
1930Leslie, Sumter Co., GAage 10
Note*Lela Adean Whisnant Her married name was also Cobb. 
Obituary*
Residence* In 2008 Lela lived in Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC. 

Family

William Emmett Lovelace
Children

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Walter Hugh Whisnant

ID# 3394, b. 27 February 1923, d. 5 August 1992
Father*David Cleatus Whisnant b. 26 May 1891, d. 22 Oct 1974
Mother*Girtha Galina Robbins b. 24 Jul 1900, d. 10 Nov 1987
Birth*Walter Hugh Whisnant was born on 27 February 1923 in Rutherford Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 5 August 1992 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 69; divorced.1 
Burial*He was buried in Race Path Bapt. Cem., Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Leslie, Sumter Co., GAage 7
1940Colfax, Rutherford Co., NCage 17, single, attending school, completed 3 years of high school.
Milit-Beg*Walter Hugh Whisnant began military service on 19 February 1943 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Note*From: Cleveland Men At War, Shelby Library, January 1944. Furnished by Doris (Smith) Whisnant. Pvt. Walter Whisnant son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Whisnant of Morresboro, had training at Camp Walters in Texas, and is now serving in Italy. His wife is Nellie Rhymer Whisnant of Cliffside, North Carolina. in January 1944. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 3 December 1945. 

Family

Nellie Mae Rhymer
Children
  • Carol Ruth Whisnant
  • Walter Steve Whisnant

Citations

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

Robert Allan Whisnant

ID# 3395, b. 17 October 1928, d. 29 November 2008
Father*David Cleatus Whisnant b. 26 May 1891, d. 22 Oct 1974
Mother*Girtha Galina Robbins b. 24 Jul 1900, d. 10 Nov 1987
Birth*Robert Allan Whisnant was born on 17 October 1928 in Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA.1,2 
Death*He died on 29 November 2008 in Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 80.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Wall's Baptist Church Cem., Rutherford Co., NC.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Leslie, Sumter Co., GAage 1 yr., 6 months
1940Colfax, Rutherford Co., NCage 12, completed the 4th. grade.
Obituary*

Family 1

Alpha Hamilton Martin
Children
  • Robert Allan Whisnant Jr.
  • Joseph David Whisnant
  • Philip Wayne Whisnant
  • Barbara Lynn Whisnant

Family 2

Mary Jo Greene

Citations

  1. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Melba Jolly

ID# 3396, b. 13 October 1922, d. 6 July 1998
Birth*Melba Jolly was born on 13 October 1922 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married David Cleatus Whisnant Jr., son of David Cleatus Whisnant and Girtha Galina Robbins, circa 1942.2 
Death*Melba Jolly died on 6 July 1998 in Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 75; married.3 

Family

David Cleatus Whisnant Jr. b. 27 March 1918, d. 30 December 2001
Children
  • Cleatus Gene Whisnant
  • Patricia Gail Whisnant
  • Melba Teresa Whisnant
  • Deborah Kay Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S422] Mecklenburg Co Register, online http://meckrod.hartic.com/search.asp?cabinet=birth

Patricia Suzanne Todd

ID# 3398, b. 15 October 1945, d. 26 November 1983
Birth*Patricia Suzanne Todd was born on 15 October 1945.1 
Death*She died on 26 November 1983 at age 38.1 
Burial*She was buried in Paw Creek Pres. Ch. Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.280556,-80.931389. 

Family

Cleatus Gene Whisnant
Child
  • Todd Gene Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.