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age 9

1910

age 19, single, living at home

1920

age 28, widow

1940

age 47, widowed, completed 7th. grade, not employed. Owns farm, value $2600.

Obituary*

Name Variation

Laura Matilda Whisnant was also known as Tillie.

Family

Tinsley Rucker Ford b. circa 1877, d. circa 1916

Marriage*

She married Tinsley Rucker Ford on 10 February 1915.

Child

Matilda Rucker Ford b. 28 Apr 1916, d. 4 Jan 1996

William James Whisnant

ID# 4352, b. 12 December 1894, d. 19 February 1952

Father*

James Alonzo Whisnant b. Jun 1867, d. 22 Oct 1939

Mother*

Barbara Elizabeth Mitchell b. 14 Apr 1867, d. 13 Jan 1935

Birth*

William James Whisnant was born on 12 December 1894 in Burke Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 14 Jan 1896. The informant was Dan Whisnant, Morganton, NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Bertha Mae Harris circa 1919.

Death*

William James Whisnant died on 19 February 1952 in Burke Co., NC, at age 57; married.²

Burial*

He was buried in Mount Home Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.70591,-81.65372.²

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 7
1910	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 17, single, living at home
1920	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 26, md. Living with sister Tulie Ford.
1930	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 35, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 24
1940	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 45, md., completed 2nd. grade, farming, rents home for $28. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-22, sheet 7B, line 59, household #107]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 7

1910

age 17, single, living at home

1920

age 26, md. Living with sister Tulie Ford.

1930

age 35, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 24

1940

age 45, md., completed 2nd. grade, farming, rents home for $28. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-22, sheet 7B, line 59, household #107]

Name Variation

William James Whisnant was also known as Wink.

Note*

Author's note: William's World War I Draft Registration record gives his date of birth as 14 Jan 1894.

Family

Bertha Mae Harris b. 4 June 1894, d. 24 October 1972

Marriage*

He married Bertha Mae Harris circa 1919.

Children

John Frederick Whisnant+ b. 31 Oct 1920, d. 11 Jun 2005
James Daniel Whisnant+ b. 9 Apr 1922, d. 15 Feb 1994
Dorothy Mae Whisnant
Manley Hamilton Whisnant+ b. 12 Jan 1925, d. 21 Mar 2010
Billy McDonald Whisnant b. 14 Feb 1927, d. 4 Nov 1991
Melvin Harris Whisnant
Sarah Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. 16 Apr 1930, d. 8 Aug 2010
Paul Revere Whisnant
Bobby Warlick Whisnant+ b. 28 Apr 1934, d. 18 Dec 2007
Betty Louise Whisnant
Mary Alice Whisnant

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 14 Jan 1894.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Florence Annie Whisnant

ID# 4353, b. 17 October 1895, d. 19 May 1970

Father*

James Robert Whisnant b. 3 Mar 1866, d. 22 Feb 1920

Mother*

Dula Ella Williams b. 25 Dec 1860, d. 1 Aug 1933

Birth*

Florence Annie Whisnant was born on 17 October 1895 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married George Alexander Miller circa 1915.

Death*

Florence Annie Whisnant died on 19 May 1970 in McDowell Co., NC, at age 74; widowed.²

Burial*

She was buried in Enon Baptist Ch. Cem., Valdese, Burke Co., NC.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 5
1910	Drexel, Burke Co., NC	age 14, single, living at home
1920	Drexel, Burke Co., NC	age 24, md. She lives with her husband and son at her parents' home.
1930	Valdese, Burke Co., NC	age 34, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940	Valdese, Burke Co., NC	age 44, widow, completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-9B, sheet 10B]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 5

1910

age 14, single, living at home

1920

age 24, md. She lives with her husband and son at her parents' home.

1930

age 34, md., 1st. md. age 21

1940

age 44, widow, completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-9B, sheet 10B]

Family

George Alexander Miller b. circa 1888, d. before April 1940

Marriage*

Florence Annie Whisnant married George Alexander Miller circa 1915.

Children

George W. Miller
James Robert Miller b. 29 Nov 1924, d. 16 Oct 1939
Teleta E. Miller
female child Miller b. 29 Dec 1930, d. 29 Dec 1930

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Cora Atherton Whisenant

ID# 4354, b. 18 January 1892, d. 9 August 1946

Father*

John Robert Whisenant b. 19 Jan 1865, d. 26 Aug 1943

Mother*

Mary Jane FinCannon b. 21 Oct 1870, d. 28 Dec 1948

Birth*

Cora Atherton Whisenant was born on 18 January 1892 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Robert Alexander Franklin.

Death*

Cora Atherton Whisenant died on 9 August 1946 in Burke Co., NC, at age 54; married.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 8
1910	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 18, single, living at home
1930	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 38, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940	Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 48, md., completed the 6th. grade. [e.d. 12-11, 7B]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 8

1910

age 18, single, living at home

1930

age 38, md., 1st. md. age 19

1940

age 48, md., completed the 6th. grade. [e.d. 12-11, 7B]

Family

Robert Alexander Franklin b. 16 October 1891, d. January 1972

Marriage*

Cora Atherton Whisenant married Robert Alexander Franklin.

Children

Ralph Alexander Franklin b. 17 May 1912, d. 2 Dec 1964
Lola Elizabeth Franklin b. 11 May 1915, d. 30 Oct 1973
Mary D. Franklin b. 8 Jul 1917, d. 13 Oct 1991
Louise B. Franklin
Kathryn Irene Franklin³

Citations

[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Eva Mary Whisenand

ID# 4355, b. 1871, d. 11 December 1893

Father*

Thomas C. Whisenand b. 14 Jul 1845, d. 6 Apr 1921

Mother*

Nancy Louisa James b. 30 May 1845, d. 5 Feb 1925

Birth*

Eva Mary Whisenand was born in 1871 in IN.

Death*

She died on 11 December 1893.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Rose Hill Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.166389,-86.548056.

Obituary*

Census*

Eva Mary Whisenand appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, age 8.

Citations

[S428] Obituary.

Callie Clara Whisnant

ID# 4356, b. 26 September 1893, d. 6 July 1971

Father*

Joseph Grayson Whisnant b. 4 Feb 1863, d. 27 Aug 1905

Mother*

Purlina Elina Keaton b. Jan 1873

Birth*

Callie Clara Whisnant was born on 26 September 1893 in NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married James Thomas Moore on 8 September 1912 in Bryan Co., OK.³

Death*

Callie Clara Whisnant died on 6 July 1971 in OK at age 77.²

Burial*

She was buried in Grant Cem., Grant, Choctaw Co., OK, 33.939167,-95.496944.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 6
1910	Bryan Co., OK	age 17, single, living with mother and step-father Jacob & Purlina Thompson.
1920	Caney, Atoka Co., OK	age 26, md. Her brother Russell Whisenant lives in the household.
1930	Lamar Co., TX	age 36, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940	Everidge, Choctaw Co., OK	age 46, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-5, sheet 11A]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Everidge, Choctaw Co., OK

age 6

1910

Bryan Co., OK

age 17, single, living with mother and step-father Jacob & Purlina Thompson.

1920

Caney, Atoka Co., OK

age 26, md. Her brother Russell Whisenant lives in the household.

1930

Lamar Co., TX

age 36, md., 1st. md. age 19

1940

age 46, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-5, sheet 11A]

Family

James Thomas Moore b. 19 May 1880, d. 1 September 1943

Marriage*

Callie Clara Whisnant married James Thomas Moore on 8 September 1912 in Bryan Co., OK.³

Children

Floyd Moore b. 26 Oct 1913, d. Sep 1983
Helen Moore b. 1 Jan 1916, d. 18 Aug 2004
James Carl Moore
Otis Moore
Roy Elmer Moore b. 26 Feb 1924, d. 31 Jan 2008
Alvey Joe Moore

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Sarah Ida Whisnant

ID# 4357, b. 29 December 1895, d. May 1976

Father*

Joseph Grayson Whisnant b. 4 Feb 1863, d. 27 Aug 1905

Mother*

Purlina Elina Keaton b. Jan 1873

Birth*

Sarah Ida Whisnant was born on 29 December 1895 in NC.¹

Death*

She died in May 1976 at age 80.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 5
1910	Bryan Co., OK	age 14, living with mother and step-father Jacob & Purlina Thompson.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 5

1910

Bryan Co., OK

age 14, living with mother and step-father Jacob & Purlina Thompson.

Citations

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

W. R. Holtzman

ID# 4358

Marriage*

W. R. Holtzman married Minnie E. Whisenand, daughter of Thomas C. Whisenand and Nancy Louisa James, on 31 December 1888 in IN.¹

Family

Minnie E. Whisenand b. 18 August 1869, d. 27 May 1889

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Lucinda Whisenant

ID# 4359, b. 14 December 1883, d. 23 April 1956

Father*

Michael E. Whisenant III b. 1 Jun 1851, d. 23 Mar 1923

Mother*

Sophronia Emaline Huffman b. Mar 1862, d. 26 Sep 1937

Birth*

Lucinda Whisenant was born on 14 December 1883 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Eli Morrison Whisenant, son of Isaac Moulton Whisenant and Amanda Catherine Whisenant, on 9 December 1906.²

Death*

Lucinda Whisenant died on 23 April 1956 in Burke Co., NC, at age 72.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.³

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 16
1910	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 26, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., 2 ch., 1 living
1920	Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 36, md.
1930	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 46, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 56, md., completed 3rd. grade, not employed.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 16

1910

age 26, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., 2 ch., 1 living

1920

age 36, md.

1930

age 46, md., 1st. md. age 23

1940

age 56, md., completed 3rd. grade, not employed.

Family

Eli Morrison Whisenant b. 27 August 1883, d. 22 March 1962

Marriage*

Lucinda Whisenant married Eli Morrison Whisenant, son of Isaac Moulton Whisenant and Amanda Catherine Whisenant, on 9 December 1906.²

Children

Eli Samuel Whisenant+ b. 5 Mar 1909, d. 23 Jan 1978
Callie Emma Whisenant+ b. 24 Nov 1910, d. 9 Dec 1995
John Nelson Whisenant b. 5 Nov 1912, d. 8 Apr 2008
Robert E. Lee Whisenant+ b. 5 Oct 1914, d. 21 Jan 1972
Michael Isaac Whisenant+ b. 22 Jul 1916, d. 28 Dec 1968
Guy Andrew Whisenant+ b. 25 Jul 1920, d. 13 Feb 2007
Louise Morrison Whisenant b. 17 May 1922, d. 2 Jul 1922
Lonnie Morrison Whisenant b. 17 May 1922, d. 2 Jul 1922
Frank Whisenant b. 10 Jul 1925, d. 10 Jul 1925
Carry Gregory Ellis Whisenant+ b. 11 Nov 1926, d. 7 Sep 2002

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Hannah Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 4360, b. 25 February 1900, d. 25 July 1964

Father*

Robert Alexander Whisenant b. 26 Jul 1873, d. 12 Mar 1937

Mother*

Sarah Frances Whisenant b. 10 Apr 1881, d. 14 Apr 1945

Birth*

Hannah Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 25 February 1900 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Joseph Marcus Taylor, son of Decatur Taylor and Harriett Emma Benfield, on 22 May 1920.²

Death*

Hannah Elizabeth Whisenant died on 25 July 1964 in Burke Co., NC, at age 64; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 3 months
1910	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 9
1920	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 20, single, living at home
1940	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 40, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-15, sheet 5A]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 3 months

1910

age 9

1920

age 20, single, living at home

1940

age 40, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-15, sheet 5A]

Family

Joseph Marcus Taylor b. 25 January 1897, d. 20 July 1951

Marriage*

Hannah Elizabeth Whisenant married Joseph Marcus Taylor, son of Decatur Taylor and Harriett Emma Benfield, on 22 May 1920.²

Children

Frances Emma Taylor b. 10 Mar 1921, d. 6 Aug 2004
Ruby Eloise Taylor b. 14 Sep 1922, d. 31 May 1993
Joseph Robert Taylor b. 5 Mar 1924, d. 7 Apr 1972
Annie Azalee Taylor b. 29 Jul 1925, d. 19 Mar 1998
Clyde Edward Taylor b. 9 Mar 1927, d. 2 Mar 1993
Albert Lee Taylor+ b. 16 Jan 1929, d. 14 May 1988
Mary Elsie Taylor b. 17 Sep 1931, d. 17 Jul 2009
Margaret Elizabeth Taylor
Dorothy Mae Taylor b. 21 Sep 1937, d. 16 Aug 2011
Eugene Taylor

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Sarah Elizabeth Thompson

ID# 4361, b. 15 April 1861, d. 24 May 1940

Birth*

Sarah Elizabeth Thompson was born on 15 April 1861 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Robert Stanley Whisenant, son of Isaac William Whisenant and Mary Jane Clay, on 13 August 1882.²

Death*

Sarah Elizabeth Thompson died on 24 May 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 79.³

Burial*

She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 42, md. 18 yrs., 9 ch., 6 living. Census listed her birth date as May 1858.
1910	Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC	age 48, md. 1 time, 26 yrs., 11 ch., 7 living
1920	Burke Co., NC
1930	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 60, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 77, md., completed 4 years of schooling. She is reported to be an invalid, and is not employed.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 42, md. 18 yrs., 9 ch., 6 living. Census listed her birth date as May 1858.

1910

age 48, md. 1 time, 26 yrs., 11 ch., 7 living

1920

1930

age 60, md., 1st. md. age 19

1940

age 77, md., completed 4 years of schooling. She is reported to be an invalid, and is not employed.

Name Variation

Sarah Elizabeth Thompson was also known as Sarah Stafford listed as the mother of Hugh Alfred Whisenant.⁴

Note*

Author's note: Sarah's death certificate (courtesy: Nancy Puckett, Morganton, NC) does not give her parents' names, only her husband's name. The informant is Ron or Roy Whisenant.

Family

Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 June 1859, d. 8 August 1945

Marriage*

She married Robert Stanley Whisenant, son of Isaac William Whisenant and Mary Jane Clay, on 13 August 1882.²

Children

Mary Elizabeth Whisenant+ b. 12 May 1883, d. 25 Oct 1971
Hattie Matilda Whisenant b. 2 Dec 1885, d. 19 Jun 1887
Mark Allen Whisenant b. 4 Jul 1887, d. 2 Jul 1888
Emma Florence Whisenant b. 5 Mar 1889, d. 31 Oct 1894
Robert Isaac Whisenant+ b. 6 Feb 1891, d. 10 Jun 1966
Charles Cull Whisenant+ b. 8 Mar 1893, d. 6 Sep 1966
Hugh Alfred Whisenant+ b. 10 Mar 1895, d. 30 May 1975
Earl LaFayette Whisenant b. 31 Jan 1897, d. 13 Dec 1973
William Thomas Whisenant b. 3 Nov 1899, d. 12 May 1901
Sallie Mildred Whisenant+ b. 18 Apr 1905, d. 4 May 1992
Maggie Mae Whisenant b. 16 Dec 1907, d. 11 Jul 1993

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Mary Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 4362, b. 12 May 1883, d. 25 October 1971

Father*

Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Thompson b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 24 May 1940

Birth*

Mary Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 12 May 1883 in NC.^1,2

Death*

She died on 25 October 1971 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 88; never married.²

Burial*

She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 17
1910	Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC	age 23, single, living at home
1930	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 46, single, living with parents.
1940	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 53, md., completed 4 years of schooling, not employed. She resides in the household of her father. This census reported her to be a "dau-in-law" to Robert S. Whisenant who in fact is her father.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 17

1910

age 23, single, living at home

1930

age 46, single, living with parents.

1940

age 53, md., completed 4 years of schooling, not employed. She resides in the household of her father. This census reported her to be a "dau-in-law" to Robert S. Whisenant who in fact is her father.

Name Variation

Mary Elizabeth Whisenant was also known as Lizzie.

Family

Child

Roy Jackson Whisenant+ b. 18 Dec 1910, d. 3 Mar 1986

Citations

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

Robert Isaac Whisenant

ID# 4363, b. 6 February 1891, d. 10 June 1966

Father*

Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Thompson b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 24 May 1940

Birth*

Robert Isaac Whisenant was born on 6 February 1891 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Anabelle Fleming on 15 November 1916.⁴

Death*

Robert Isaac Whisenant died on 10 June 1966 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 75; married.^2,3

Burial*

He was buried in Forsyth Memorial Park Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, 36.154167,-80.327500.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 9
1910	Hawkins Co., TN	age 19, single, laborer on rail road, roomer in the household of William G. Day.
1920	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 28, md., laborer, furniture factory
1930		Census data not found.
1940	Middle Fork, Forsyth Co., NC	age 49, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is employed as a painter in construction. His wage last year was $0. He rents a home for $15. [e.d. 34-16, sheet 15A, household #256]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 9

1910

Hawkins Co., TN

age 19, single, laborer on rail road, roomer in the household of William G. Day.

1920

Middle Fork, Forsyth Co., NC

age 28, md., laborer, furniture factory

1930

Census data not found.

1940

age 49, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is employed as a painter in construction. His wage last year was $0. He rents a home for $15. [e.d. 34-16, sheet 15A, household #256]

Name Variation

Robert Isaac Whisenant was also known as Whisnant.²

Name Variation

Robert Isaac Whisenant was also known as Ike.

Family

Anabelle Fleming b. 23 May 1895, d. 15 June 1966

Marriage*

He married Anabelle Fleming on 15 November 1916.⁴

Children

Hazel Amandeth Whisnant+ b. 24 Aug 1917, d. 20 Apr 2003
Virginia Ray Whisnant b. 25 Sep 1919, d. 5 Oct 1919
Orpha Sue Whisnant+ b. 1 Mar 1921, d. 26 Jul 1983
Billy Fleming Whisnant b. 17 Feb 1924, d. 10 Oct 1985
Benjamin Franklin Whisnant b. 3 Mar 1926, d. 7 Oct 1926
Robert Royce Whisnant+ b. 13 Feb 1929, d. 2 Oct 1987
Annis Joyce Whisnant+ b. 13 Feb 1929, d. 11 Jul 2011
Jean Leigh Whisnant+ b. 2 Apr 1931, d. 17 May 2005
male child Whisnant b. 23 Oct 1933, d. 23 Oct 1933

Citations

[S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Charles Cull Whisenant

ID# 4364, b. 8 March 1893, d. 6 September 1966

Father*

Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Thompson b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 24 May 1940

Birth*

Charles Cull Whisenant was born on 8 March 1893 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Nellie Elma Perkins on 22 November 1919.³

Death*

Charles Cull Whisenant died on 6 September 1966 in Burke Co., NC, at age 73; Note: His death certificate listed his name as "Charalie Tull Whisenant". The informant was Nellie his wife.²

Burial*

He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.⁴

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 7

1910

age 16, single, living at home

1920

Census record not found

1930

age 37, md., war vet., sander in furniture factory, 1st. md. age 26

1940

age 45, md., completed 2 years of school. He is employed as a cabinet worker at furniture shop. His wage last year was $300. He rents a home for $6. [s.d. 10, e.d. 112-15, sheet 15B, line 47, household #247]

Nickname

Charles Cull Whisenant also went by the name of Chock.

Note*

He served in World War I, from North Carolina, Pfc., Company D, 319 Inf., 80 Division.

Family

Nellie Elma Perkins b. 10 September 1897, d. 18 May 1978

Marriage*

He married Nellie Elma Perkins on 22 November 1919.³

Children

Lillie May Whisenant b. 10 Dec 1920, d. 28 Sep 2005
Alice E. Whisenant b. 16 Aug 1923, d. 16 Aug 2011
Charles Franklin Whisenant+ b. 5 Jun 1924, d. 18 May 1986
Winford Albert Whisenant+ b. 1 Feb 1926, d. 8 Oct 1993
Margaret Cleo Whisenant
Solomon Whisenant
Charles Jackson Whisenant b. 24 Aug 1929, d. 3 Feb 2000
Howard Edward Whisenant b. 6 Jun 1932, d. 11 Oct 1958

Citations

[S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Hugh Alfred Whisenant

ID# 4365, b. 10 March 1895, d. 30 May 1975

Father*

Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Thompson b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 24 May 1940

Birth*

Hugh Alfred Whisenant was born on 10 March 1895 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2,3,4

Marriage*

He married Della Rosella Bailey on 15 April 1917.⁵

Death*

Hugh Alfred Whisenant died on 30 May 1975 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 80; Note: His death certificate listed his mother as "Sarah Stafford". The informant was "J. C. Whisenant (son), Morganton, NC".^3,4

Burial*

He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.⁶

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 5

1910

age 14, single, living at home

1920

age 24, md., laborer, furniture factory

1930

age 34, md., 1st. md. age 21

1940

age 44, md., completed 4 years of schooling. He is employed at a furniture factory. His wage last year was $775. He rents a home for $12. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-16, sheet 3A, line 22, household #47]

Family

Della Rosella Bailey b. 8 December 1893, d. 31 October 1959

Marriage*

Hugh Alfred Whisenant married Della Rosella Bailey on 15 April 1917.⁵

Children

male child Whisenant d. 14 Jun 1936
Gladys Cornelia Whisenant+ b. 25 Apr 1918, d. 12 Jul 2003
Edna Faye Whisenant+ b. 21 May 1920, d. 17 Apr 1992
Mabel Elizabeth Whisenant+ b. 8 Oct 1921, d. 10 Feb 1993
Hugh Alfred Whisenant Jr. b. 7 Jul 1923, d. Mar 1935
William Gray Whisenant+ b. 7 Jul 1923, d. 27 Sep 1993
Willard Junior Whisenant+ b. 28 Sep 1925, d. 19 Feb 1989
Neta Raye Whisenant+ b. 25 Jul 1927, d. 3 Aug 2002
Jane Vernon Whisenant+ b. 17 May 1929, d. 15 Aug 1991
Ted Daniel Whisenant+ b. 8 Aug 1932, d. 9 May 1997

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 8 Mar 1896.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Earl LaFayette Whisenant

ID# 4366, b. 31 January 1897, d. 13 December 1973

Father*

Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Thompson b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 24 May 1940

Birth*

Earl LaFayette Whisenant was born on 31 January 1897 in Burke Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 31 May 1897. The informant was his wife Clyne Whisenant.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Bertha Bolick.

Marriage*

Earl LaFayette Whisenant married Clyne Berry Norman.

Death*

Earl LaFayette Whisenant died on 13 December 1973 in Forsyth Co., NC, at age 76; married.^4,5

Burial*

He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.⁴

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 3

1910

age 12

1920

Census record not found

1930

Census record not found

1940

age 29, single, completed 5 years of schooling. He is employed as a painter for a painting company. His wage last year was $0. He resides in the household of his father. Note: The wives he's reported to have are not present.

Name Variation

Earl LaFayette Whisenant was also known as Fate.

Note*

World War I draft registration records show that Earl was born on 15 Aug 1897.

Note*

He and Earl F. Whisnant Is this the same person?

Family 1

Effie Brown

Family 2

Bertha Bolick

Marriage*

Earl LaFayette Whisenant married Bertha Bolick.

Family 3

Clyne Berry Norman b. 2 February 1910, d. 3 March 2001

Marriage*

Earl LaFayette Whisenant married Clyne Berry Norman.

Citations

[S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 15 Aug 1897.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

William Thomas Whisenant

ID# 4367, b. 3 November 1899, d. 12 May 1901

Father*

Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Thompson b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 24 May 1940

Birth*

William Thomas Whisenant was born on 3 November 1899 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Death*

He died on 12 May 1901 at age 1.

Burial*

He was buried in Oak Hill Cem., Burke Co., NC.

Name Variation

William Thomas Whisenant was also known as Tom.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 6 months.

Citations

[S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Walter Lee Whisenant

ID# 4368, b. 31 March 1884, d. 7 July 1948

Father*

Rufus A. Whisenant b. 7 Oct 1853, d. 25 Oct 1919

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Sanders b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 23 Mar 1912

Birth*

Walter Lee Whisenant was born on 31 March 1884 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah Daisy Sams circa 1906.²

Death*

Walter Lee Whisenant died on 7 July 1948 in Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 64.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Forest Lawn Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.257500,-80.913611.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Anderson, Anderson Co., SC

age 16

1910

age 25, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., works in cotton mill

1920

Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA

age 34, md. works at cotton mill

1930

Census record not found.

1940

Paw Creek, Mecklenburg Co., NC

age 56, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed at a woolen mill. His wage last year was $568. He rents a home for $5. [e.d. 60-103B, sheet 4A, household #52]

Family

Sarah Daisy Sams b. 18 March 1887, d. 18 March 1983

Marriage*

Walter Lee Whisenant married Sarah Daisy Sams circa 1906.²

Children

Pearl Elizabeth Whisenant+ b. c 1907
Ruth Pauline Whisenant+ b. 25 Jun 1909, d. 26 Apr 2005
Ruby Whisenant b. 25 Jun 1909
Nora Edna Whisenant+ b. 23 Aug 1911, d. 19 Mar 1997
Rufus C. Whisenant
Mildred L. Whisenant+ b. 11 Nov 1917, d. 27 May 2013
Faye L. Whisenant+ b. 2 Jul 1920, d. 22 Nov 1999
Noble Jackson Whisenant+ b. 5 Dec 1922, d. 16 Nov 1992
Walter L. Whisenant Jr. b. 1925, d. 25 May 1963
Dorothy Whisenant
Thomas Whisenant

Citations

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

Columbus Hartwell Whisenant¹

ID# 4369, b. 24 April 1888, d. 9 April 1969

Father*

Rufus A. Whisenant b. 7 Oct 1853, d. 25 Oct 1919

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Sanders b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 23 Mar 1912

Birth*

Columbus Hartwell Whisenant was born on 24 April 1888 in Burke Co., NC.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Ida Louesta Worley circa 1912.⁴

Death*

Columbus Hartwell Whisenant died on 9 April 1969 in Tift Co., GA, at age 80.^5,6

Burial*

He was buried in Elmhurst Cem., Elbert Co., GA, 34.120000,-82.860278.⁶

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Griffith, Spalding Co., GA

age 12

1910

age 22, single, weaver in cotton mill.

1920

Centerville, Anderson Co., SC

age 30, md., works at cotton mill

1930

Laurens, Laurens Co., SC

age 42, md., age 1st. md. 24, mechanic at cotton mill, vet: no, rents home, no radio

1940

Aiken Co., SC

age 51, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a loom fixer at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $1225. He rents a farmhouse for $5. [e.d. 2-13, sheet 25B, household #521] Note: There is a grand-daughter Peggy Ann Whisenant, age 1 in the household. I have not identified her. Does anyone know who her parents are?

Name Variation

Columbus Hartwell Whisenant was also known as Hartwell E. Whisenant.

Residence*

In 1918 Columbus lived in Anderson Co., SC.¹

Family

Ida Louesta Worley b. 3 February 1894, d. 15 September 1962

Marriage*

He married Ida Louesta Worley circa 1912.⁴

Children

Rufus Parks Whisenant+ b. 7 Jun 1913, d. 7 Apr 1971
Cecil B. Whisnant+ b. 14 Jun 1916, d. 23 Mar 1977
Edith E. Whisenant+ b. 4 Apr 1918, d. 4 Jul 1961
Aubrey Ollen Whisenant+ b. 2 Nov 1921, d. 15 Mar 2003
Margaret Whisenant

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Anna Mae Whisenant

ID# 4370, b. 25 August 1890, d. 22 September 1970

Father*

Rufus A. Whisenant b. 7 Oct 1853, d. 25 Oct 1919

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Sanders b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 23 Mar 1912

Burial*

Anna Mae Whisenant was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.¹

Birth*

She was born on 25 August 1890 in Burke Co., NC.^2,1

Marriage*

She married Collett Johnson Parks circa 1912.

Death*

Anna Mae Whisenant died on 22 September 1970 in Burke Co., NC, at age 80; widowed.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 9

1910

age 19, single, living at home

1920

Pawnee, Pawnee Co., OK

age 29, md.

1930

age 38, md., 1st. md. age 22

1940

age 48, md., completed 3 years of high school. [e.d. 12-13, sheet 20B]

Nickname

Anna Mae Whisenant also went by the name of Irma.

Family

Collett Johnson Parks b. 20 March 1888, d. 14 March 1969

Marriage*

She married Collett Johnson Parks circa 1912.

Children

Victor Parks b. c 1914, d. 29 Apr 1935
Hazel Parks b. 3 Sep 1914, d. 12 Jan 2005
Charles Benjamin Parks b. 2 Sep 1918, d. 22 Dec 1968

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.

Charles Marion Whisenant

ID# 4371, b. 10 January 1893, d. 3 February 1963

Father*

Rufus A. Whisenant b. 7 Oct 1853, d. 25 Oct 1919

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Sanders b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 23 Mar 1912

Birth*

Charles Marion Whisenant was born on 10 January 1893 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Martha Stone circa 1917.

Death*

Charles Marion Whisenant died on 3 February 1963 at age 70.

Burial*

He was buried in Greenville Memorial Gardens Cem., Greenville, Greenville Co., SC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 7

1910

Centerville, Anderson Co., SC

age 17, single, living at home

1920

age 27, md., weaver, at cotton mill

1930

Greenville, Greenville Co., SC

age 37, md., works at cotton mill, 1st. md. age 23

1940

Greenville Co., SC

age 47, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a loom fixer at a rayon mill. His wage last year was $2780. He owns a farmhouse valued at $2500. [e.d. 23-30, sheet 5B, household #94]

Family

Martha Stone b. 1 January 1900, d. 1 January 1980

Marriage*

Charles Marion Whisenant married Martha Stone circa 1917.

Children

Vera Whisenant b. 8 Mar 1918, d. 18 Jan 2004
Audrey Whisenant
James D. Whisenant b. 3 Jul 1921, d. 28 Apr 1998
Charles Marion Whisenant Jr.+ b. 23 Nov 1923, d. 9 Sep 2005
Jack Benjamin Whisnant+ b. 5 Aug 1926, d. 10 Jul 2004
Gaynell Virginia Whisenant b. 20 Jun 1928, d. 11 Feb 2008
Aileen Emily Whisenant b. 30 Oct 1930, d. 19 Jun 2011

Citations

[S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 2 Jan 1890.

Allie L. Whisenant

ID# 4372, b. December 1894

Father*

Rufus A. Whisenant b. 7 Oct 1853, d. 25 Oct 1919

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Sanders b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 23 Mar 1912

Birth*

Allie L. Whisenant was born in December 1894 in NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 5

1910

age 15, single, living at home

Nickname

Allie L. Whisenant also went by the name of Abbie.

Citations

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

Benjamin Franklin Whisenant

ID# 4373, b. 12 January 1897, d. 28 April 1928

Father*

Rufus A. Whisenant b. 7 Oct 1853, d. 25 Oct 1919

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Sanders b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 23 Mar 1912

Marriage*

Benjamin Franklin Whisenant married Effie Gibson.

Birth*

Benjamin Franklin Whisenant was born on 12 January 1897 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 12 Jan 1896. The informant was W. L. Whisnant, Lexington, NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Effie I. Rice circa 1918.²

Death*

Benjamin Franklin Whisenant died on 28 April 1928 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 31; married.³

Burial*

He was buried in Hollywood Cem., Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.271667,-81.176389.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 4

1910

Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA

age 13, living at home

1920

age 23, md., works at cotton mill.

Family 1

Effie I. Rice b. circa 1901

Marriage*

Benjamin Franklin Whisenant married Effie I. Rice circa 1918.²

Children

Benjamin Whisnant b. 1920
Irene Whisnant+ b. 20 Nov 1923, d. 5 Apr 2004
Frances Whisnant b. c 1927

Family 2

Effie Gibson b. circa 1900

Marriage*

Benjamin Franklin Whisenant married Effie Gibson.

Child

Benjamin Franklin Whisnant⁴ b. 10 Oct 1928, d. 5 Sep 1978

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Elizabeth Cleo Whisenant

ID# 4374, b. 7 February 1900, d. 23 March 1988

Father*

Rufus A. Whisenant b. 7 Oct 1853, d. 25 Oct 1919

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Sanders b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 23 Mar 1912

Birth*

Elizabeth Cleo Whisenant was born on 7 February 1900 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married John William Sams on 1 September 1921 in Danville City, VA.

Death*

Elizabeth Cleo Whisenant died on 23 March 1988 in Burke Co., NC, at age 88; widow.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 3 months

1910

age 10

1930

age 30, md., 1st. md. age 21

1940

Census record not found.

Family

John William Sams b. 25 October 1897, d. 21 December 1977

Marriage*

Elizabeth Cleo Whisenant married John William Sams on 1 September 1921 in Danville City, VA.

Children

Roy Edward Sams b. 13 Dec 1922, d. 28 Dec 1990
John W. Sams
Charles Jackson Sams b. 21 May 1927, d. 16 Apr 1999

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Ossie Frances Whisonant

ID# 4375, b. 21 December 1895, d. 9 October 1953

Father*

Stephen Laxton Whisenant b. 31 Jan 1872, d. 18 Sep 1946

Mother*

Lula Lelila Garrison b. 23 Mar 1874, d. 3 Dec 1926

Birth*

Ossie Frances Whisonant was born on 21 December 1895 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married James Guy Foxx circa 1915.³

Death*

Ossie Frances Whisonant died on 9 October 1953 in York Co., SC, at age 57.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Grandview Memorial Park Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.933889,-81.048056.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 4

1910

age 14, single, living at home

1920

Ebenezer, York Co., SC

age 24, md., lives with her parents

1930

Catawba, York Co., SC

age 34, md., 1st. md. age 19

1940

Catawba, York Co., SC

age 44, md, completed the 5th. grade. She is employed as an inspector at a cotton mill. Her wage last year was $624. [e.d. 46-24, sheet 16A, household #301]

Family

James Guy Foxx b. 19 April 1895, d. April 1972

Marriage*

Ossie Frances Whisonant married James Guy Foxx circa 1915.³

Children

Fraley Foxx
Lula Elizabeth Foxx b. 15 Apr 1918, d. 20 May 1981
Thelma Foxx
Katie Frances Foxx b. 8 Jul 1924, d. 4 Nov 1974
Worth Garrison Foxx b. 16 Jun 1927, d. 3 Aug 1983
Margie Foxx

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Lillian Anna Gertrude Whisonant

ID# 4376, b. 19 June 1897, d. 30 September 1965

Father*

Stephen Laxton Whisenant b. 31 Jan 1872, d. 18 Sep 1946

Mother*

Lula Lelila Garrison b. 23 Mar 1874, d. 3 Dec 1926

Birth*

Lillian Anna Gertrude Whisonant was born on 19 June 1897 in York Co., SC.¹

Marriage*

She married Roy Edward Crawford on 28 April 1917 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT.

Death*

Lillian Anna Gertrude Whisonant died on 30 September 1965 in Lake Co., IL, at age 68.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Avon Centre Cem., Grayslake, Lake Co., IL, 42.371944,-88.049444.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 2

1910

age 12

1920

Ebenezer, York Co., SC

age 22, md.

1930

Chicago, Cook Co., IL

age 32, md., 1st. md. age 18

1940

Census record not found.

Family

Roy Edward Crawford b. 10 April 1894, d. 16 May 1961

Marriage*

Lillian Anna Gertrude Whisonant married Roy Edward Crawford on 28 April 1917 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT.

Children

Gertrude Sonora Whisonant+ b. 7 Aug 1914, d. 30 Jul 2001
Edward Laxton Crawford b. 18 Feb 1919, d. 20 Aug 1970
Angeline Crawford
Thomas Crawford

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Zelia Gessie Whisonant

ID# 4377, b. 14 January 1899, d. 24 July 1985

Father*

Stephen Laxton Whisenant b. 31 Jan 1872, d. 18 Sep 1946

Mother*

Lula Lelila Garrison b. 23 Mar 1874, d. 3 Dec 1926

Birth*

Zelia Gessie Whisonant was born on 14 January 1899 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Robert S. Roper on 7 December 1916 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT.³

Marriage*

Zelia Gessie Whisonant married Jessie David Doares on 30 October 1920 in Winnsboro, Fairfield Co., SC.

Divorce*

Zelia Gessie Whisonant and Jessie David Doares were divorced before 1940.

Death*

Zelia Gessie Whisonant died on 24 July 1985 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC, at age 86.²

Burial*

She was buried in Laurelwood Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.931667,-81.034167.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 1

1910

age 11

1920

Census data not found.

1930

Ebenezer, York Co., SC

age 31, widowed, works at cotton mill.

1940

Census record not found.

Family 1

Robert S. Roper b. 1895

Marriage*

Zelia Gessie Whisonant married Robert S. Roper on 7 December 1916 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT.³

Family 2

Jessie David Doares b. 27 September 1878, d. 18 September 1941

Marriage*

Zelia Gessie Whisonant married Jessie David Doares on 30 October 1920 in Winnsboro, Fairfield Co., SC.

Divorce*

Zelia Gessie Whisonant and Jessie David Doares were divorced before 1940.

Children

Mary Leila Doares b. 9 Mar 1923, d. 22 Mar 2011
Margaret Francella Doares b. 25 Jan 1925, d. 17 Dec 1980

Citations

[S188] Birth Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Jessico Whisenant

ID# 4378, b. 8 May 1893, d. 7 August 1964

Father*

Theodore Waighstill Collett Whisenant b. 28 Jun 1869, d. 5 Dec 1940

Mother*

Mary Emily Chapman b. 8 Jun 1869, d. 7 Feb 1952

Birth*

Jessico Whisenant was born on 8 May 1893 in NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Sammuel McDowell Wall circa 1916.³

Death*

Jessico Whisenant died on 7 August 1964 in Burke Co., NC, at age 71; married.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 7

1910

age 16, single, living at home

1920

age 26, md.

1930

age 37, md., 1st. md. age 23

1940

age 46, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-22, sheet 13A]

Family

Sammuel McDowell Wall b. 1 August 1886, d. 7 February 1975

Marriage*

Jessico Whisenant married Sammuel McDowell Wall circa 1916.³

Children

Henry Walker Wall b. 14 Jun 1917, d. 12 Oct 2005
Margaret Elizabeth Wall b. 14 Jul 1919, d. 20 Feb 2011
William Theodore Wall⁴
Manley Whisenant Wall b. 12 Jun 1924, d. 15 Jun 1924
Walter Leroy Wall

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mary Alice Whisenant

ID# 4379, b. 15 July 1895, d. 20 October 1986

Father*

Theodore Waighstill Collett Whisenant b. 28 Jun 1869, d. 5 Dec 1940

Mother*

Mary Emily Chapman b. 8 Jun 1869, d. 7 Feb 1952

Birth*

Mary Alice Whisenant was born on 15 July 1895 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Death*

She died on 20 October 1986 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 91; never married.^3,2

Burial*

She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 4

1910

age 14, single, living at home

1920

age 24, single, living at home

1930

age 29, single, living at home

1940

age 40, single, completed 4 years of college. She is employed as a public school teacher. Her wage last year was $948. She resides in the household of her parents.

Occupation*

Mary Alice Whisenant was a teacher.

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Ervin Theodore Whisnant

ID# 4380, b. 29 December 1897, d. 24 January 1976

Father*

Theodore Waighstill Collett Whisenant b. 28 Jun 1869, d. 5 Dec 1940

Mother*

Mary Emily Chapman b. 8 Jun 1869, d. 7 Feb 1952

Birth*

Ervin Theodore Whisnant was born on 29 December 1897 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Era Ellen Gosnell on 18 February 1928 in Buncombe Co., NC.⁴

Death*

Ervin Theodore Whisnant died on 24 January 1976 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 78; married.^2,3

Burial*

He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.⁵

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 2

1910

age 12

1920

age 22, single, living at home

1930

Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI

age 31, md., lineman, auto factory, 1st. md. age 30

1940

age 41, md., not completed any schooling. He works at the hosier mill. His wage last year was $784. He rents a home for $5. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-17, sheet 1A, line 34, household #8]

Obituary*

Name Variation

Ervin Theodore Whisnant was also known as Bud.

Note*

He Note: I have been informated that Ervin Whisenant and his descendants dropped the "e" from their last name.

Family

Era Ellen Gosnell b. 7 August 1909, d. 26 October 1998

Marriage*

He married Era Ellen Gosnell on 18 February 1928 in Buncombe Co., NC.⁴

Children

Rex Whisnant+ b. 17 Jan 1929, d. 30 Dec 1995
Wilma Judy Whisnant

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Gertrude Whisenant

ID# 4381, b. August 1875

Father*

Todd Robert Whisenant b. May 1848, d. 26 Sep 1918

Mother*

Sarah Eveline Bean b. Jul 1852, d. b 1918

Birth*

Gertrude Whisenant was born in August 1875 in NC.

Census

Gertrude Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 5.

Thomas Emerett Whisenant

ID# 4382, b. 10 October 1877, d. 13 May 1946

Father*

Todd Robert Whisenant b. May 1848, d. 26 Sep 1918

Mother*

Sarah Eveline Bean b. Jul 1852, d. b 1918

Birth*

Thomas Emerett Whisenant was born on 10 October 1877 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Sophia Elmina Cope on 2 September 1900 in Burke Co., NC.⁴

Death*

Thomas Emerett Whisenant died on 13 May 1946 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 68; widowed.^2,3

Burial*

He was buried in Fairview United Methodist Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.868611,-81.768333.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 3

1900

1910

age 32, md., 9 yrs., farmer

1920

age 42, md., farmer

1930

age 52, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 23

1940

age 62, widow, did not complete any schooling, not employed. He rents a farmhouse for $60. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-11, sheet 11B, line e53, household #159]

Name Variation

Thomas Emerett Whisenant was also known as Thomas Elgin Whisenant.⁵

Family

Sophia Elmina Cope b. 28 December 1866, d. 10 January 1936

Marriage*

He married Sophia Elmina Cope on 2 September 1900 in Burke Co., NC.⁴

Children

Edna Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. 1 Jul 1901, d. 8 May 1956
Maude Lillian Whisnant+ b. 28 Mar 1903, d. 7 Jan 1971
James Lee Whisnant+ b. 4 Aug 1905, d. 16 Jan 1963
Charles McDowell Whisnant+ b. 8 Nov 1907, d. 20 Aug 1981
Jones Roscoe Whisenant+ b. 15 Sep 1911, d. 6 Jul 2000
Sterling Vance Whisnant+ b. 2 Mar 1914, d. 12 Jan 1974

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S67] Certificate of Marriage.
[S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Joseph Newton Whisnant

ID# 4383, b. 5 March 1894, d. 21 November 1955

Father*

Todd Robert Whisenant b. May 1848, d. 26 Sep 1918

Mother*

Sarah Eveline Bean b. Jul 1852, d. b 1918

Birth*

Joseph Newton Whisnant was born on 5 March 1894 in Burke Co., NC; Note: His tombstone listed his d.o.b. as 05 Mar 1890.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Maude M. Bumgarner in 1911 in Caldwell Co., NC.¹

Death*

Joseph Newton Whisnant died on 21 November 1955 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 61; married.^2,3

Burial*

He was buried in Center Grove Bapt. Ch.Cem., Hudson, Caldwell Co., NC.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Lovelady, Caldwell Co., NC

age 7

1910

Census record not found

1920

Dallas, Gaston Co., NC

age 26, md., spooler, cotton mill

1930

Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC

age 39, md., works at cotton mill, 1st. md. age 19

1940

age 48, md., completed no schooling. He is employed as a fixer at the cotton mill. His wage last year was $364. He owns a farmhouse valued at $100. [s.d. 9, e.d. 14-19, sheet 15A, line 13, household #242]

Residence*

In June 1917 Joseph lived in Rhodhiss, Caldwell Co., NC; married, cotton mill employee, 3 children.⁴

Family

Maude M. Bumgarner b. 14 May 1893, d. 1 February 1976

Marriage*

He married Maude M. Bumgarner in 1911 in Caldwell Co., NC.¹

Children

Vera Kathleen Whisnant+ b. 14 Feb 1912, d. 23 Feb 2000
Julius Ray Whisnant+ b. 14 Sep 1914, d. 8 Oct 1988
Bonnie Allen Whisnant+ b. 1 Jun 1916, d. 19 Jun 1971
Adam Whisnant
Olin Jeffus Whisnant b. 8 Jan 1919, d. 22 Apr 1960
Arva Lee Whisnant+ b. 9 May 1922, d. 27 Feb 1969
Wallie Neal Whisnant

Citations

[S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Margaret Ann Whisnant

ID# 4384, b. 20 May 1890, d. 26 February 1968

Father*

Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945

Mother*

Mary Ann Roper b. 19 Aug 1867, d. 31 Jul 1902

Birth*

Margaret Ann Whisnant was born on 20 May 1890 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married William Waitsell Evans, son of Sophia Hazy Evans, circa 1907.²

Death*

Margaret Ann Whisnant died on 26 February 1968 in Burke Co., NC, at age 77; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 9

1910

age 19, md. 1 time 3 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living

1920

age 30, md.

1930

age 38, md., 1st. md. age 15

1940

age 48, widowed, completed no schooling. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-27, sheet 7A]

Family

William Waitsell Evans b. 8 October 1860, d. 26 January 1940

Marriage*

Margaret Ann Whisnant married William Waitsell Evans, son of Sophia Hazy Evans, circa 1907.²

Child

William Henry Evans b. 1 Dec 1909, d. 30 Mar 1977

Citations

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

William Ernest Whisnant

ID# 4385, b. 22 November 1892, d. 5 May 1942

Father*

Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945

Mother*

Mary Ann Roper b. 19 Aug 1867, d. 31 Jul 1902

Birth*

William Ernest Whisnant was born on 22 November 1892 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Zennie Bell Smith.

Death*

William Ernest Whisnant died on 5 May 1942 in Stoney Creek, Nash Co., NC, at age 49.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC

age 7

1910

Carter Co., TN

age 17, single, farm laborer

1920

Census record not found.

1930

age 38, md., war vet., foreman at rope mill, 1st. md. age 22. His brother Holbert J. Whisenant resides in the household.

1940

Stony Creek, Nash Co., NC

age 47, md., completed the 1st. grade. He is employed as a foreman at a rope mill. His wage last year was $884. He rents a farmhouse for $10. [e.d. 64-47, sheet 13A, household #216]

Note*

William Ernest Whisnant World War veteran circa 1918.¹

Residence*

On 1 April 1935 William lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.³

Family

Zennie Bell Smith b. 1907, d. 31 December 1949

Marriage*

He married Zennie Bell Smith.

Children

male child Whisnant b. 20 Nov 1921, d. 20 Nov 1921
Martha Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. 22 Feb 1925, d. 17 Jan 1999
Jennie Ruth Whisnant
Ernest Lee Whisenant Jr.+ b. 3 Sep 1929, d. 5 Oct 1992
John William Whisenant
Claude Louis Whisenant+ b. 16 May 1933, d. 13 Feb 2010
Jason Matthew Whisenant+ b. 30 Jun 1936, d. 4 Sep 1991
Mildred Ethel Whisnant b. 4 Sep 1937, d. 26 Oct 1996

Citations

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

Bessie Ellen Whisnant

ID# 4386, b. 21 May 1894, d. 13 September 1975

Father*

Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945

Mother*

Mary Ann Roper b. 19 Aug 1867, d. 31 Jul 1902

Birth*

Bessie Ellen Whisnant was born on 21 May 1894 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married George Washington Powell on 11 November 1911.

Death*

Bessie Ellen Whisnant died on 13 September 1975 in Burke Co., NC, at age 81; married.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 6

1910

Carter Co., TN

age 14

1920

Linville, Burke Co., NC

age 25, md.

1930

age 34, md., 1st. md. age 18

1940

age 45, md., completed the 1st. grade. She is listed on the census as "Minnie E". She is not employed. [e.d. 12-27, sheet 6B]

Family

George Washington Powell b. 23 October 1884, d. 28 June 1978

Marriage*

Bessie Ellen Whisnant married George Washington Powell on 11 November 1911.

Children

Addie Lavada Powell b. 12 Jun 1912, d. 13 Jun 1988
Conley Washington Powell b. 12 Nov 1914, d. Jun 1987
Jason Walter Powell b. 23 Apr 1917, d. 9 Mar 1996
Virgie Ann Powell b. 12 Apr 1920, d. 27 Nov 1997
Charlie Levi Powell b. 7 Feb 1923, d. 20 Apr 1944
Ivey Andrew Powell b. 3 Sep 1925, d. 11 Nov 1988
Myrtle Elizabeth Powell b. 27 Oct 1928, d. 7 Jul 2011
Hazel Ardenia Powell+ b. 19 Mar 1932, d. 6 Feb 1991
Helen Irene Powell b. 19 Mar 1932, d. 19 Mar 1932
Larry Matthew Powell b. 8 Sep 1934, d. 3 Sep 2001

Citations

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

Hattie Delilah Whisnant

ID# 4387, b. 7 November 1895, d. 13 September 1964

Father*

Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945

Mother*

Mary Ann Roper b. 19 Aug 1867, d. 31 Jul 1902

Birth*

Hattie Delilah Whisnant was born on 7 November 1895 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Ezekiah Matthew Benfield on 9 February 1910 in Carter Co., TN.²

Death*

Hattie Delilah Whisnant died on 13 September 1964 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 68.¹

Burial*

She was buried on 15 September 1964 in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 4

1920

age 23, md.

1930

age 36, md., 1st. md. age 14

1940

age 45, md., completed the 4th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-13, sheet 16A]

Family

Ezekiah Matthew Benfield b. 31 March 1891, d. 7 July 1969

Marriage*

Hattie Delilah Whisnant married Ezekiah Matthew Benfield on 9 February 1910 in Carter Co., TN.²

Children

Sue Anna Benfield b. 29 Jul 1912, d. 17 Mar 1993
Ezekiel Brownlow Benfield b. 14 Oct 1916, d. 10 Mar 1981
Lela Linda Benfield+ b. 13 Jul 1919, d. 17 Oct 2007
Sarah Louise Benfield b. 23 Dec 1921, d. 1 Jul 1938
Willie Ruth Benfield b. 4 Mar 1924, d. 24 May 1997
Jenny Margaret Benfield b. 4 Nov 1925, d. 3 Feb 1998
Frankie Ola Benfield b. 14 Mar 1928, d. 14 Aug 1973
Iva Juanita Benfield
William Herbert Benfield b. 6 Dec 1933, d. 28 Mar 2001

Citations

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

Elen E. Whisnant

ID# 4388, b. 2 October 1897, d. 2 May 1989

Father*

Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945

Mother*

Mary Ann Roper b. 19 Aug 1867, d. 31 Jul 1902

Birth*

Elen E. Whisnant was born on 2 October 1897 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Herbert B. Watson on 20 June 1918 in Charlottesville, VA.

Death*

Elen E. Whisnant died on 2 May 1989 in Watauga Co., NC, at age 91; widow.^2,1

Burial*

She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 3, census listed her birth as Oct 1896.

1910

Carter Co., TN

age 12, female, house servant

1940

Charlottesville, VA

age 42, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 104-1, sheet 4A]

Name Variation

Elen E. Whisnant was also known as Lizzy.

Name Variation

Elen E. Whisnant was also known as Mary Elizabeth.

Family

Herbert B. Watson b. 30 June 1899, d. 12 July 1974

Marriage*

She married Herbert B. Watson on 20 June 1918 in Charlottesville, VA.

Children

Herbert A. Watson
Dortha R. Watson

Citations

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

Fredie Alfonzo Whisnant

ID# 4389, b. 16 February 1900, d. circa 1905

Father*

Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945

Mother*

Mary Ann Roper b. 19 Aug 1867, d. 31 Jul 1902

Birth*

Fredie Alfonzo Whisnant was born on 16 February 1900 in NC.¹

Death*

He died circa 1905.

Name Variation

Fredie Alfonzo Whisnant was also known as Fonzie.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 3 months.

Citations

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

Laura Arizona Whisenant

ID# 4390, b. March 1881

Father*

Daniel Wesley Whisenant b. 1 Sep 1856, d. 15 Mar 1926

Mother*

Mary Catherine Whisenant b. Oct 1859, d. b 1910

Birth*

Laura Arizona Whisenant was born in March 1881 in NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 19, single, living with parents

1910

age 29, single, living with father.

1920

age 38, single, living with father

1930

age 39, single, living with brother Thomas Whisenant.

1940

age 59, single, completed 7th. grade. She is employed as a Checker(?) at a grocery store. Her wage last year was $960. She resides in the household of her brother Thomas.

Citations

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

Thomas Manley Whisenant

ID# 4391, b. 7 April 1883, d. 9 April 1965

Father*

Daniel Wesley Whisenant b. 1 Sep 1856, d. 15 Mar 1926

Mother*

Mary Catherine Whisenant b. Oct 1859, d. b 1910

Birth*

Thomas Manley Whisenant was born on 7 April 1883 in NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Maggie Lee Childers circa 1909.⁴

Death*

Thomas Manley Whisenant died on 9 April 1965 in Burke Co., NC, at age 82.^2,3

Burial*

He was buried in Drexel Mem. Pk. Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.749167,-81.603889.⁵

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 17, single, living with parents

1910

age 26, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., farmer

1920

age 36, md., farmer

1930

age 47, md., 1st. md. age 26

1940

age 57, md., completed 4th. grade. He is a farmer and owns his farmhouse valued at $600. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-2, sheet 15A, line 29, house #248]

Note*

Author's note: The Burke County, North Carolina, library Cemetery Card File lists Thomas Manley Whisenant's father as John Whisenant. This is incorrect. The informant was mistaken.

Family

Maggie Lee Childers b. 7 May 1890, d. 16 June 1972

Marriage*

Thomas Manley Whisenant married Maggie Lee Childers circa 1909.⁴

Children

Mary Jane Whisenant+ b. 6 Nov 1911, d. 13 Sep 1990
Clifton John Wesley Whisenant b. 21 Aug 1914, d. 18 Aug 1940
Lelia Arizona Whisenant+ b. 29 Sep 1917, d. 18 May 1995
Emma Louise Whisenant+ b. 16 Aug 1920, d. 3 Sep 1998
Virginia Mae Whisenant
Zeta Lee Whisenant+ b. 12 Jan 1928, d. 19 Apr 1995

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 7 Dec 1883.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Vance Whisenant

ID# 4392, b. September 1885

Father*

Daniel Wesley Whisenant b. 1 Sep 1856, d. 15 Mar 1926

Mother*

Mary Catherine Whisenant b. Oct 1859, d. b 1910

Birth*

Vance Whisenant was born in September 1885.¹

Census*

Vance Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 14.

Citations

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

Solom Wesley Whisenant

ID# 4393, b. 22 October 1888, d. 20 March 1924

Father*

Daniel Wesley Whisenant b. 1 Sep 1856, d. 15 Mar 1926

Mother*

Mary Catherine Whisenant b. Oct 1859, d. b 1910

Birth*

Solom Wesley Whisenant was born on 22 October 1888 in NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 23 Oct 1887. The informant was his father Wesley Whisenant.¹

Death*

He died on 20 March 1924 in Burke Co., NC, at age 35; single.²

Burial*

He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 12, Census d.o.b. reported to be Oct 1887.

1910

age 23, single, living with father

1920

age 28, single, living with father

Note*

Solom Wesley Whisenant Note: According to his death certificate he "had been a helpless cripple all his life".²

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Robey C. Whisenant

ID# 4394, b. 2 November 1891, d. 21 March 1926

Father*

Daniel Wesley Whisenant b. 1 Sep 1856, d. 15 Mar 1926

Mother*

Mary Catherine Whisenant b. Oct 1859, d. b 1910

Birth*

Robey C. Whisenant was born on 2 November 1891 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Death*

He died on 21 March 1926 in Burke Co., NC, at age 34; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 1885, age 41. The informant was L. C. Fox.²

Burial*

He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 9

1910

age 18, single, living with father

1920

age 28, single, living with father

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Veater Whisenant

ID# 4395, b. November 1894

Father*

Daniel Wesley Whisenant b. 1 Sep 1856, d. 15 Mar 1926

Mother*

Mary Catherine Whisenant b. Oct 1859, d. b 1910

Birth*

Veater Whisenant was born in November 1894.¹

Census*

Veater Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 5.

Citations

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

Walter Columbus Whisenant

ID# 4396, b. 18 July 1893, d. 30 April 1966

Father*

William Richard Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1862, d. 4 Oct 1928

Mother*

Dolly C. Keaton b. 17 Jul 1867, d. 9 Aug 1900

Birth*

Walter Columbus Whisenant was born on 18 July 1893 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Eola Belle Arney circa 1924.

Death*

Walter Columbus Whisenant died on 30 April 1966 in Burke Co., NC, at age 72; married.²

Burial*

He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 5, census listed his birth date as Jul 1894.

1910

age 16, single, living at home.

1920

Census record not found

1930

age 36, md., laborer, lumber mill, 1st. md. age 30

1940

age 45, md., completed 4 years of high school. He owns his home valued at $3000. He is employed as a furniture salesman at Roberts Furniture. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-13, sheet 2b, line 66, household #32]

Residence*

In June 1917 Walter lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC; single, farmer.¹

Family

Eola Belle Arney b. 4 March 1890, d. 23 September 1947

Marriage*

He married Eola Belle Arney circa 1924.

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

George Macon Whisenant^1,2

ID# 4397, b. 5 February 1895, d. 30 September 1971

Father*

William Richard Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1862, d. 4 Oct 1928

Mother*

Dolly C. Keaton b. 17 Jul 1867, d. 9 Aug 1900

Birth*

George Macon Whisenant was born on 5 February 1895 in Burke Co., NC.^3,1,2

Marriage*

He married Alice Elizabeth Baird circa 1919.

Death*

George Macon Whisenant died on 30 September 1971 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 76; married.²

Burial*

He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.⁴

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 3, census listed his birth date as Feb 1897

1910

age 15, single, living at home

1920

age 25, md., attendant, state hospital

1930

age 35, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 24

1940

age 44, md., completed 5th. grade. He is a farmer, and rents his farm for $10. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-11, sheet 6B, line 56, household #79]

Name Variation

George Macon Whisenant was also known as George Marvin Whisenant.

Family

Alice Elizabeth Baird b. 16 August 1898, d. 20 January 1982

Marriage*

He married Alice Elizabeth Baird circa 1919.

Children

Margaret Whisenant+ b. 12 Jun 1920, d. 9 Jul 1977
William Richard Whisenant+ b. 29 Oct 1929, d. 14 May 2010
Virginia Lucille Whisenant

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Cora Albert Parks

ID# 4398, b. 1 February 1875, d. 10 February 1919

Father*

Joseph Parks b. 3 Jun 1851, d. 11 Nov 1883

Mother*

Laura Caroline Whisenand b. 16 Mar 1851, d. 24 Nov 1914

Birth*

Cora Albert Parks was born on 1 February 1875 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN; He married Susan Conrad on 05 Jun 1917, Ford Co., IL.¹

Death*

He died on 10 February 1919 in Bellflower, McLean Co., IL, at age 44.

Census*

Cora Albert Parks appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Bellflower, McLean Co., IL, age 35, single, resides with brother Walter.

Citations

[S102] Letter, Phifer George Benfield to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Lula B. Whisenant

ID# 4399, b. February 1899

Father*

William Richard Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1862, d. 4 Oct 1928

Mother*

Dolly C. Keaton b. 17 Jul 1867, d. 9 Aug 1900

Birth*

Lula B. Whisenant was born in February 1899 in Burke Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Jack Jury Howard on 15 December 1924 in Richmond, VA.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 1

1910

age 12

1930

Richmond, VA

age 32, md., 1st. md. age 26. [e.d. 116-2, sheet 19B]

1940

Richmond, VA

age 40, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 118-120, sheet 9B, household #175]

Family

Jack Jury Howard b. 20 July 1895

Children

Jack J. Howard Jr.
Louis Whisnant Howard b. 14 May 1931, d. 10 Mar 1990

Citations

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

Charles Augustus Whisenant^1,2,3

ID# 4400, b. May 1900, d. 6 September 1958

Father*

William Richard Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1862, d. 4 Oct 1928

Mother*

Dolly C. Keaton b. 17 Jul 1867, d. 9 Aug 1900

Birth*

Charles Augustus Whisenant was born in May 1900 in Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 22 Jul 1900. The informant was Mrs. Lena Whisnant, Rt. 1, Valdese, NC.⁴

Marriage*

He married Lena Leontine Pons on 28 November 1929.⁵

Death*

Charles Augustus Whisenant died on 6 September 1958 in Burke Co., NC, at age 58.³

Burial*

He was buried in Waldensian Pres. Cem., Burke Co., NC.⁶

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 0 months, d.o.b. listed as "May 1900".

1910

age 10

1920

Census record not found

1930