Arthur Lee Baker

ID# 3552, b. 31 December 1923, d. 30 December 1997
Birth*Arthur Lee Baker was born on 31 December 1923 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. 
Marriage*He married Dorothy Mae Whisnant, daughter of Daniel Roscoe Whisnant and Minnie Dewitt Whisenant. 
Death*Arthur Lee Baker died on 30 December 1997 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 73. 

Family

Dorothy Mae Whisnant b. 15 April 1925, d. 30 March 1973
Children

Ernest A. Baker

ID# 3553
Marriage*Ernest A. Baker married Rachel Eloise Whisnant, daughter of Daniel Roscoe Whisnant and Minnie Dewitt Whisenant. 

Family

Rachel Eloise Whisnant b. 15 March 1927, d. 12 May 2000
Children
  • Kenneth Walton Baker
  • Leonard Ernest Baker

Albert E. Eastwood

ID# 3554, b. 14 December 1933, d. 3 January 2013
Birth*Albert E. Eastwood was born on 14 December 1933 in NY.1 
Marriage*He married Peggy Jean Whisnant, daughter of Daniel Roscoe Whisnant and Minnie Dewitt Whisenant, on 15 September 1956.2 
Death*Albert E. Eastwood died on 3 January 2013 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 79.1 

Family

Peggy Jean Whisnant b. 1 May 1933, d. 9 October 2006
Children
  • Susan Eastwood
  • Albert E. Eastwood Jr.

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

James Raymond Whisenant

ID# 3555, b. 6 May 1894, d. 4 July 1937
Father*James Pinkney Whisenant b. 4 May 1853, d. 29 May 1937
Mother*Mary Eliza Mull b. 10 Mar 1855, d. 15 Jan 1929
Birth*James Raymond Whisenant was born on 6 May 1894 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Elizabeth Dunn circa 1924.3 
Death*James Raymond Whisenant died on 4 July 1937 in Richland Co., SC, at age 43; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Oakwood Cem., Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, 35.784722,-78.629167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 6
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 16, living at home
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 25, single, living at home
1930Raleigh, Wake Co., NCage 35, md., war vet., cable splicer for the telephone company, 1st. md. age 30
Name Variation James Raymond Whisenant was also known as Whisnant. 

Family

Mary Elizabeth Dunn b. 24 June 1897, d. 11 January 1957
Marriage*He married Mary Elizabeth Dunn circa 1924.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Mary Elizabeth Dunn

ID# 3556, b. 24 June 1897, d. 11 January 1957
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Dunn was born on 24 June 1897 in Wake Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married James Raymond Whisenant, son of James Pinkney Whisenant and Mary Eliza Mull, circa 1924.2 
Death*Mary Elizabeth Dunn died on 11 January 1957 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, at age 59; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Oakwood Cem., Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, 35.784722,-78.629167.1 
Census*Mary Elizabeth Dunn appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, age 33, md., 1st. md. age 27. 

Family

James Raymond Whisenant b. 6 May 1894, d. 4 July 1937
Children

Citations

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

James Raymond Whisnant

ID# 3558, b. 30 May 1933, d. 28 July 1986
Father*James Raymond Whisenant b. 6 May 1894, d. 4 Jul 1937
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Dunn b. 24 Jun 1897, d. 11 Jan 1957
Birth*James Raymond Whisnant was born on 30 May 1933.1 
Death*He died on 28 July 1986 in NC at age 53.1 
Burial*He was buried in Green Acres Memorial Gardens Cem., Crossville, Cumberland Co., TX, 36.01420,-85.04310. 
Milit-Beg*James Raymond Whisnant began military service on 11 June 1954 U.S. Air Force enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 3 August 1959. 

Family
Children
  • female child Whisnant
  • Michael Whisnant
  • Ricky Whisnant
  • female child Whisnant

Citations

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

Frank Duff Mason

ID# 3559, b. 24 July 1921, d. 4 July 2011
Birth*Frank Duff Mason was born on 24 July 1921 in Prosser, Benton Co., WA.1 
Death*He died on 4 July 2011 in Everett, Snohomish Co., WA, at age 89.1 
Burial*He was buried in Rivderside Heights Cem., Kennewick, Benton Co., WA, 46.197778,-119.140000. 

Family

Mary Dunn Whisnant
Children
  • Duff Huntington Mason
  • Mary Melinda Mason
  • Robert Bruce Baldwin Mason

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Annetta Whisenand

ID# 3560, b. June 1860, d. 5 February 1922
Father*Christopher Columbus Whisenand b. 28 Nov 1833, d. 4 Oct 1907
Mother*Hannah Helton b. 28 Nov 1839, d. 8 Jun 1900
Birth*Annetta Whisenand was born in June 1860 in IN.1 
Death*She died on 5 February 1922 in Monroe Co., IN, at age 61. 
Burial*She was buried in Clear Creek Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.10630, -86.53810. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Clear Creek, Monroe Co., INage 10
1880Clear Creek, Monroe Co., INage 17, single, living with parents
1900Clear Creek, Monroe Co., INage 39, single, living with parents.
1910Clear Creek, Monroe Co., INsingle, age 49. Living in household with brother Della.
1920Clear Creek, Monroe Co., INsingle, age 59, living with brother Della.

Citations

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

Marshall William Whisenant

ID# 3565, b. 16 August 1878, d. 24 March 1944
Father*Thomas Gray Whisenant b. 26 Sep 1858, d. 28 Feb 1938
Mother*Martha Ann Adeline Clarke b. 13 Feb 1852, d. 20 Jun 1932
Birth*Marshall William Whisenant was born on 16 August 1878 in Burke Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 15 Aug 1878. The informant was Mrs. Zula Whisnant, Valdese, NC.1 
Marriage*He married Lillie May Caldwell on 16 February 1902 in Lincoln Co., NC. 
Marriage*Marshall William Whisenant married Zula Florie Cherry on 4 June 1921 in Gaston Co., NC. 
Death*Marshall William Whisenant died on 24 March 1944 in Burke Co., NC, at age 65; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Enon Baptist Ch. Cem., Valdese, Burke Co., NC.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 1
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 22, single, living in household with Elam & Ellen Whisenant. His sister Jennie is also in the household.
1910Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NCage 32, md. 8 yrs. He and his family are living with his father.
1920Gaston Co., NCage 40, widowed, living with parents, working at cotton mill
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 51, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 62, md., completed 6th. grade. He is a watchman at the hosiery mill. His wage last year was $980. He owns his home valued at $2000. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-9C, sheet 12B, line 51, household #202]

Family 1

Lillie May Caldwell b. 5 May 1873, d. 20 March 1915
Marriage*Marshall William Whisenant married Lillie May Caldwell on 16 February 1902 in Lincoln Co., NC. 
Children

Family 2
Child

Family 3

Zula Florie Cherry b. 21 June 1895, d. 31 January 1964
Marriage*Marshall William Whisenant married Zula Florie Cherry on 4 June 1921 in Gaston Co., NC. 
Child
  • Ted William Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 15 Aug 1880.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Joseph Washington Whisenant

ID# 3566, b. 2 November 1880, d. 18 September 1941
Father*Thomas Gray Whisenant b. 26 Sep 1858, d. 28 Feb 1938
Mother*Martha Ann Adeline Clarke b. 13 Feb 1852, d. 20 Jun 1932
Birth*Joseph Washington Whisenant was born on 2 November 1880 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Nellie M. Warlick in 1913.3 
Death*Joseph Washington Whisenant died on 18 September 1941 in Drexel, Burke Co., NC, at age 60; married.4,2 
Burial*He was buried in Drexel Mem. Pk. Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.749167,-81.603889.5 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, living with parents
1910Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NCage 29, single, living at home
1920Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NCage 39, md., farmer
1930Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 49, md., school janitor, 1st. md. age 33
1940Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 59, md., completed 2nd. grade. He is employed as a watchman at the hosiery mill. His wage last year was $676. He owns his home valued at $1500. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-2, sheet 6A, line 27, household #107]

Family

Nellie M. Warlick b. 17 September 1880, d. 21 April 1955
Marriage*Joseph Washington Whisenant married Nellie M. Warlick in 1913.3 

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S428] Obituary.
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  5. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Mary Virginia Whisenant

ID# 3567, b. 10 May 1882, d. 27 July 1933
Father*Thomas Gray Whisenant b. 26 Sep 1858, d. 28 Feb 1938
Mother*Martha Ann Adeline Clarke b. 13 Feb 1852, d. 20 Jun 1932
Birth*Mary Virginia Whisenant was born on 10 May 1882 in Gaston Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married William Conway Barber in 1904 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Death*Mary Virginia Whisenant died on 27 July 1933 in Dallas, Gaston Co., NC, at age 51.3 
Burial*She was buried in Long Creek Memorial Bapt. Ch. Cem., Dallas, Gaston Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 20, single, living in household with Elam & Ellen Whisenant. Census listed d.o.b. as Feb 1880, age 20. Her brother William M. is also in the household.
1910North Catawba, Caldwell Co., NCage 26, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1930Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 47, md., 1st. md. age 20
Name Variation Mary Virginia Whisenant was also known as Jennie Whisenant.2 

Family

William Conway Barber b. 3 October 1878, d. 17 November 1959
Marriage*She married William Conway Barber in 1904 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  3. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

Maudie Matilda Whisenant

ID# 3568, b. 18 November 1885, d. 13 February 1961
Father*Thomas Gray Whisenant b. 26 Sep 1858, d. 28 Feb 1938
Mother*Martha Ann Adeline Clarke b. 13 Feb 1852, d. 20 Jun 1932
Birth*Maudie Matilda Whisenant was born on 18 November 1885 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 13 February 1961 in Burke Co., NC, at age 75; never married.2 
Burial*She was buried in Catawba Valley Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.781667,-81.689167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 14
1910Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NCage 24, single, living at home
1920Gaston Co., NCage 31, single, living at home, working at cotton mill
1930Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 44, single, helper on the farm.
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 54, single, completed 6th. grade, not employed. She resides in the household of her sister and bro-in-law Elizabeth & Edward Skidmore.

Citations

  1. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Laura Mae Whisenant

ID# 3569, b. 4 March 1889, d. 29 August 1964
Father*Thomas Gray Whisenant b. 26 Sep 1858, d. 28 Feb 1938
Mother*Martha Ann Adeline Clarke b. 13 Feb 1852, d. 20 Jun 1932
Birth*Laura Mae Whisenant was born on 4 March 1889 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married William Judson Barker in June 1910.2 
Death*Laura Mae Whisenant died on 29 August 1964 in High Point, Guilford Co., NC, at age 75.1 
Burial*She was buried in Floral Garden Park Cem., High Point, Guilford Co., NC, 35.945833,-80.026389.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 11
1910Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NCage 21, single, living at home
1920Thomasville, Davidson Co., NCage 29, md.
1930Thomasville, Davidson Co., NCage 41, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Thomasville, Davidson Co., NCage 51, md., completed the 5th. grade. [e.d. 29-37, sheet 5B]

Family

William Judson Barker b. 9 November 1883, d. 20 October 1964
Marriage*Laura Mae Whisenant married William Judson Barker in June 1910.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

Henry Gray Whisenant

ID# 3570, b. 4 March 1887, d. 15 November 1943
Father*Thomas Gray Whisenant b. 26 Sep 1858, d. 28 Feb 1938
Mother*Martha Ann Adeline Clarke b. 13 Feb 1852, d. 20 Jun 1932
Birth*Henry Gray Whisenant was born on 4 March 1887 in Burke Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 4 Mar 1889. The informant was Allie Whisnant, Valdese, NC.1 
Marriage*He married Allie L. Harris circa 1916.2 
Death*Henry Gray Whisenant died on 15 November 1943 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 56; married.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.81743,-81.61956.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 11
1910Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NCage 21, single, living at home. (Note: This is interesting because he is supposed to have been married, with 2 children at this time.)
1920Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 30, md., laborer, odd jobs
1930Valdese, Burke Co., NCage 42, md., 1st. md. age 27, Owns home, R$2000, vet: no, owns a radio, watchman for hosiery mill
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 50, md., completed 4th. grade. He work in construction as a mortor mixer. He rents his home for $14. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-9A, sheet 5A, line 37, household #80]
Note*Clara M. and Mary Lee are step-daughters of Henry's. 

Family

Allie L. Harris b. 26 April 1887, d. 24 June 1961
Marriage*Henry Gray Whisenant married Allie L. Harris circa 1916.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Cora Beatrice Whisenant

ID# 3571, b. 24 October 1892, d. 13 March 1976
Father*Thomas Gray Whisenant b. 26 Sep 1858, d. 28 Feb 1938
Mother*Martha Ann Adeline Clarke b. 13 Feb 1852, d. 20 Jun 1932
Birth*Cora Beatrice Whisenant was born on 24 October 1892 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Samuel Lee White on 22 June 1920 in Burke Co., NC.3 
Death*Cora Beatrice Whisenant died on 13 March 1976 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA, at age 83.3 
Burial*She was buried in Montecito Cem., San Bernardino Co., CA.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 7
1910Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NCage 17, single
1920Gaston Co., NCage 27, single, living at home, working at cotton mill
1940Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MIage 47, md., completed the 5th. grade. [e.d. 13-33, sheet 14A]

Family

Samuel Lee White b. 21 May 1888, d. 26 June 1983
Marriage*Cora Beatrice Whisenant married Samuel Lee White on 22 June 1920 in Burke Co., NC.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

Nancy Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 3572, b. 5 August 1895, d. 10 October 1974
Father*Thomas Gray Whisenant b. 26 Sep 1858, d. 28 Feb 1938
Mother*Martha Ann Adeline Clarke b. 13 Feb 1852, d. 20 Jun 1932
Birth*Nancy Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 5 August 1895 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Garland Curtis Brown in March 1913.1 
Marriage*Nancy Elizabeth Whisenant married Edgar Hunter Skidmore on 27 June 1920.1 
Death*Nancy Elizabeth Whisenant died on 10 October 1974 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 79; widowed.2 
Burial*She was buried in Hillcrest Cem., Valdese, Burke Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 4
1910Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NCage 14, single
1920Gaston Co., NCage 24, widow, living with parents, working at cotton mill
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 45, md., completed 7th. grade. She is not employed.

Family 1

Garland Curtis Brown b. 30 July 1889, d. 13 January 1917
Marriage*Nancy Elizabeth Whisenant married Garland Curtis Brown in March 1913.1 
Children

Family 2

Edgar Hunter Skidmore b. 1 April 1884, d. 17 February 1967
Marriage*Nancy Elizabeth Whisenant married Edgar Hunter Skidmore on 27 June 1920.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Lillie May Caldwell

ID# 3573, b. 5 May 1873, d. 20 March 1915
Birth*Lillie May Caldwell was born on 5 May 1873 in Catawba Co., NC; Her parents were William J. Caldwell and Martha Wilkerson.1,2 
Marriage*She married Marshall William Whisenant, son of Thomas Gray Whisenant and Martha Ann Adeline Clarke, on 16 February 1902 in Lincoln Co., NC. 
Death*Lillie May Caldwell died on 20 March 1915 in Burke Co., NC, at age 41.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.81743,-81.61956.3 
Census*Lillie May Caldwell appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 36, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living. She and her family are living with her father-in-law Thomas G. Whisenant. 

Family

Marshall William Whisenant b. 16 August 1878, d. 24 March 1944
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Zula Florie Cherry

ID# 3574, b. 21 June 1895, d. 31 January 1964
Birth*Zula Florie Cherry was born on 21 June 1895 in Gaston Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Marshall William Whisenant, son of Thomas Gray Whisenant and Martha Ann Adeline Clarke, on 4 June 1921 in Gaston Co., NC. 
Death*Zula Florie Cherry died on 31 January 1964 in Burke Co., NC, at age 68. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920River Bend, Gaston Co., NCage 24, divorced, resides with parents James M. & Fannie Cherry.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 34, md., 1st. md. age 15
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 45, md., completed 2 yrs. high school, not employed.

Family

Marshall William Whisenant b. 16 August 1878, d. 24 March 1944
Child
  • Ted William Whisnant

Citations

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

Annie Lee Whisenant

ID# 3575, b. 13 November 1903, d. 13 November 1903
Father*Marshall William Whisenant b. 16 Aug 1878, d. 24 Mar 1944
Mother*Lillie May Caldwell b. 5 May 1873, d. 20 Mar 1915
Death*Annie Lee Whisenant died on 13 November 1903 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Birth*She was born on 13 November 1903 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Burial*She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.81743,-81.61956.1 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Joseph Ernie Whisenant

ID# 3576, b. 20 May 1910, d. 16 May 1914
Father*Marshall William Whisenant b. 16 Aug 1878, d. 24 Mar 1944
Mother*Lillie May Caldwell b. 5 May 1873, d. 20 Mar 1915
Birth*Joseph Ernie Whisenant was born on 20 May 1910 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 16 May 1914 in Burke Co., NC, at age 3.1 
Burial*He was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.81743,-81.61956.1 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Iola Mae Whisenant

ID# 3577, b. 30 September 1905, d. October 1975
Father*Marshall William Whisenant b. 16 Aug 1878, d. 24 Mar 1944
Mother*Lillie May Caldwell b. 5 May 1873, d. 20 Mar 1915
Birth*Iola Mae Whisenant was born on 30 September 1905 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Norwood McDonald. 
Death*Iola Mae Whisenant died in October 1975 at age 70. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NCage 4, she and her parents are living with Thomas G. Whisenant.
1920Gaston Co., NCage 14, living with grand-father T. G. Whisenant.
1940Gaston Co., NCge 34, md., completed the 9th. grade. She works at a cotton mill. [e.d. 36-59, sheet 31B]

Family

Norwood McDonald b. 28 December 1906, d. 30 April 1953
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Norwood McDonald

ID# 3578, b. 28 December 1906, d. 30 April 1953
Birth*Norwood McDonald was born on 28 December 1906 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Iola Mae Whisenant, daughter of Marshall William Whisenant and Lillie May Caldwell. 
Death*Norwood McDonald died on 30 April 1953 in Lovelady, Burke Co., NC, at age 46. 
Census*Norwood McDonald appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Gaston Co., NC, age 33, md., completed the 8th. grade. He works at a cotton mill. 

Family

Iola Mae Whisenant b. 30 September 1905, d. October 1975
Children

Citations

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

Ardella Cora Whisenant

ID# 3579, b. 27 June 1913, d. 23 April 1977
Father*Marshall William Whisenant b. 16 Aug 1878, d. 24 Mar 1944
Mother*Lillie May Caldwell b. 5 May 1873, d. 20 Mar 1915
Birth*Ardella Cora Whisenant was born on 27 June 1913 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married John Leroy Lingafelt on 26 August 1933 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 
Death*Ardella Cora Whisenant died on 23 April 1977 in Burke Co., NC, at age 63.1 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Gaston Co., NCage 6, living with grand-father T. G. Whisenant.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 16, single
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 26, md., completed the 5th. grade. [e.d. 12-20]

Family

John Leroy Lingafelt b. 17 February 1893, d. November 1940
Marriage*Ardella Cora Whisenant married John Leroy Lingafelt on 26 August 1933 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

John Leroy Lingafelt

ID# 3580, b. 17 February 1893, d. November 1940
Birth*John Leroy Lingafelt was born on 17 February 1893 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Ardella Cora Whisenant, daughter of Marshall William Whisenant and Lillie May Caldwell, on 26 August 1933 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 
Death*John Leroy Lingafelt died in November 1940 in Burke Co., NC, at age 47.1 
Burial*He was buried in Catawba Valley Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.781667,-81.689167.1 
Census*John Leroy Lingafelt appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 47, md., completed the 5th. grade. 

Family

Ardella Cora Whisenant b. 27 June 1913, d. 23 April 1977
Children

Citations

  1. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

James William Judson Whisnant

ID# 3581, b. 2 May 1908, d. 7 December 1980
Father*Marshall William Whisenant b. 16 Aug 1878, d. 24 Mar 1944
Mother*Lillie May Caldwell b. 5 May 1873, d. 20 Mar 1915
Birth*James William Judson Whisnant was born on 2 May 1908 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Lena River Smith. 
Marriage*James William Judson Whisnant married Jettie Galliher. 
Death*James William Judson Whisnant died on 7 December 1980 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 72; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.139167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NCage 2, he and his parents are living with Thomas G. Whisenant.
1920Gaston Co., NCage 11, living with grand-father T. G. Whisenant.
1930Census record not found.
1940Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., VAage 31, md., completed the 8th. grade. He works as a Loom Fixer at the cotton mill. His wage last year was $910. He rents his home for $14. [e.d. 72-49, sheet 6A, household #82]

Family 1

Lena River Smith b. 19 November 1905, d. 23 March 1963
Marriage*James William Judson Whisnant married Lena River Smith. 
Children

Family 2

Jettie Galliher b. 5 February 1917, d. 4 June 2000
Marriage*James William Judson Whisnant married Jettie Galliher. 

Citations

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

Lena River Smith

ID# 3582, b. 19 November 1905, d. 23 March 1963
Birth*Lena River Smith was born on 19 November 1905 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married James William Judson Whisnant, son of Marshall William Whisenant and Lillie May Caldwell. 
Death*Lena River Smith died on 23 March 1963 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 57.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.139167.1 
Name Variation Lena River Smith was also known as Laura. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., VA, age 33, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. 

Family

James William Judson Whisnant b. 2 May 1908, d. 7 December 1980
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Paul Benjamin Whisenant

ID# 3586, b. 15 January 1919, d. 7 October 2006
Father*Marshall William Whisenant b. 16 Aug 1878, d. 24 Mar 1944
Birth*Paul Benjamin Whisenant was born on 15 January 1919 in Gaston Co., NC; adopted?1,2 
Marriage*He married Isabelle Bivens on 20 May 1938 in Catawba Co., NC. 
Death*Paul Benjamin Whisenant died on 7 October 2006 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 87; obituary listed his date of birth as Jan 15, 1918.2 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Census record not found
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 11
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 22, md., completed 8th. grade. He is employed at the hosiery mill. His wage last year was $450. He and his family reside in the household of his father.
Name Variation Paul Benjamin Whisenant was also known as Whisnant. 
Residence* In 1991 Paul lived in Valdese, Burke Co., NC. 
Note*Note: I was told by Ruby Storie, a descendant of Marshall William Whisenant's that Paul was not actually a "Whisenant". 

Family

Isabelle Bivens b. 9 September 1921, d. 27 March 2009
Marriage*He married Isabelle Bivens on 20 May 1938 in Catawba Co., NC. 
Children
  • Harold Paul Whisnant
  • Barbara Ann Whisnant

Citations

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

Isabelle Bivens

ID# 3587, b. 9 September 1921, d. 27 March 2009
Birth*Isabelle Bivens was born on 9 September 1921 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Paul Benjamin Whisenant, son of Marshall William Whisenant, on 20 May 1938 in Catawba Co., NC. 
Death*Isabelle Bivens died on 27 March 2009 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 87.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.1 
Obituary*
Census*Isabelle Bivens appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Lovelady, Burke Co., NC, age 18, md., completed 2 yrs. high school, not employed. 
Milit-Beg*She began military service on 27 October 1950 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Residence* In 2006 Isabelle lived in Valdese, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Paul Benjamin Whisenant b. 15 January 1919, d. 7 October 2006
Marriage*She married Paul Benjamin Whisenant, son of Marshall William Whisenant, on 20 May 1938 in Catawba Co., NC. 
Children
  • Harold Paul Whisnant
  • Barbara Ann Whisnant

Citations

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

Mary Lou Pruett

ID# 3591, b. 5 October 1929, d. 12 November 2014
Birth*Mary Lou Pruett was born on 5 October 1929 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 12 November 2014 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 85.1 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.1 
Obituary*

Family

Ted William Whisnant
Children
  • William Terry Whisnant
  • John David Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

William Conway Barber

ID# 3593, b. 3 October 1878, d. 17 November 1959
Birth*William Conway Barber was born on 3 October 1878 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Virginia Whisenant, daughter of Thomas Gray Whisenant and Martha Ann Adeline Clarke, in 1904 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Death*William Conway Barber died on 17 November 1959 in Dallas, Gaston Co., NC, at age 81.1 
Burial*He was buried in Long Creek Memorial Bapt. Ch. Cem., Dallas, Gaston Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910North Catawba, Caldwell Co., NCage 32, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., farmer. This census listed his name as "Wm. B."
1930Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 53, md., 1st. md. age 25, farmer. His name is give as "William H.".

Family

Mary Virginia Whisenant b. 10 May 1882, d. 27 July 1933
Children

Citations

  1. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.
  2. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

William Judson Barker

ID# 3594, b. 9 November 1883, d. 20 October 1964
Birth*William Judson Barker was born on 9 November 1883 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Laura Mae Whisenant, daughter of Thomas Gray Whisenant and Martha Ann Adeline Clarke, in June 1910.2 
Death*William Judson Barker died on 20 October 1964 at age 80.2 
Burial*He was buried in Floral Garden Park Cem., High Point, Guilford Co., NC, 35.945833,-80.026389.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Thomasville, Davidson Co., NCage 36, md., works at chair factory
1930Thomasville, Davidson Co., NCage 47, md., 1st. md. age 26, works in chair factory.
1940Thomasville, Davidson Co., NCage 56, md., completed the 6th. grade.

Family

Laura Mae Whisenant b. 4 March 1889, d. 29 August 1964
Marriage*William Judson Barker married Laura Mae Whisenant, daughter of Thomas Gray Whisenant and Martha Ann Adeline Clarke, in June 1910.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

Allie L. Harris

ID# 3595, b. 26 April 1887, d. 24 June 1961
Birth*Allie L. Harris was born on 26 April 1887 in Caldwell Co., NC; Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as 26 Apr 1885. The informant was Mrs. Mary Lee Whisnant, Valdese, NC. Her parents were Philmore Harris and Betty Small.1 
Marriage*She married Henry Gray Whisenant, son of Thomas Gray Whisenant and Martha Ann Adeline Clarke, circa 1916.2 
Death*Allie L. Harris died on 24 June 1961 in Burke Co., NC, at age 74; widowed.3,1 
Burial*She was buried in Hillcrest Cem., Valdese, Burke Co., NC; Note: Her death certificate listed the cemetery name as "City Cemetery", Valdese, NC.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 33, md.
1930Valdese, Burke Co., NCage 44, md., 1st. md. age 30
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 54, md., completed 6th. grade, not employed.
Note*Allie L. Harris Her married name was also Moody. 

Family

Henry Gray Whisenant b. 4 March 1887, d. 15 November 1943
Marriage*She married Henry Gray Whisenant, son of Thomas Gray Whisenant and Martha Ann Adeline Clarke, circa 1916.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Mary Ann Whisenant

ID# 3596, b. circa 1917
Step-father*Henry Gray Whisenant b. 4 Mar 1887, d. 15 Nov 1943
Mother*Allie L. Harris b. 26 Apr 1887, d. 24 Jun 1961
Birth*Mary Ann Whisenant was born circa 1917.1 
Name Variation Mary Ann Whisenant was also known as Dovey. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Lovelady, Burke Co., NC, age 23, single, completed 6th. grade, not employed. She resides in the household of her father. 

Citations

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

Samuel Lee White

ID# 3597, b. 21 May 1888, d. 26 June 1983
Birth*Samuel Lee White was born on 21 May 1888 in St. Joseph Co., MI.1 
Marriage*He married Cora Beatrice Whisenant, daughter of Thomas Gray Whisenant and Martha Ann Adeline Clarke, on 22 June 1920 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*Samuel Lee White died on 26 June 1983 at age 95.1 
Census*Samuel Lee White appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, age 51, md., completed the 8th. grade. 

Family

Cora Beatrice Whisenant b. 24 October 1892, d. 13 March 1976
Children

Citations

  1. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

Garland Curtis Brown

ID# 3598, b. 30 July 1889, d. 13 January 1917
Birth*Garland Curtis Brown was born on 30 July 1889 in Burke Co., NC; His parents were John Brown and Mary Lambert.1 
Marriage*He married Nancy Elizabeth Whisenant, daughter of Thomas Gray Whisenant and Martha Ann Adeline Clarke, in March 1913.2 
Death*Garland Curtis Brown died on 13 January 1917 in Burke Co., NC, at age 27.1 
Burial*He was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.81743,-81.61956.2 

Family

Nancy Elizabeth Whisenant b. 5 August 1895, d. 10 October 1974
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

Edgar Hunter Skidmore

ID# 3599, b. 1 April 1884, d. 17 February 1967
Birth*Edgar Hunter Skidmore was born on 1 April 1884 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Nancy Elizabeth Whisenant, daughter of Thomas Gray Whisenant and Martha Ann Adeline Clarke, on 27 June 1920.1 
Death*Edgar Hunter Skidmore died on 17 February 1967 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 82.1 
Burial*He was buried in Hillcrest Cem., Valdese, Burke Co., NC.1 
Census*Edgar Hunter Skidmore appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Lovelady, Burke Co., NC, age 56, md., completed 3rd. grade. Forman at the hosiery mill. Wage last year was $980. 
Note*He Note: The 1940 census listed a son "Andrew Skidmore, age 31 in the household. It appears that Edgar may have been married prior to his marriage to Nancy. 

Family

Nancy Elizabeth Whisenant b. 5 August 1895, d. 10 October 1974
Children

Citations

  1. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

Beach C. Whisnant

ID# 3600, b. 9 November 1911, d. 23 May 1913
Father*George Sylvester Whisnant b. 6 Oct 1879, d. 12 Feb 1955
Mother*Lillie Frances Laney b. 29 Nov 1880, d. 15 Apr 1975
Birth*Beach C. Whisnant was born on 9 November 1911.1 
Death*He died on 23 May 1913 at age 1.1 
Burial*He was buried in Lawings Chapel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC.1 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.