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age 6

1910

age 16, single, living at home

1920

age 25, md. Her and husband reside with her parents.

1930

age 35, md., 1st. md. age 23

1940

age 46, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-18, sheet 26A]

Family

George Souther McSkimmis b. 26 May 1869, d. 16 July 1944

Marriage*

Cora Lee Whisenant married George Souther McSkimmis.

Children

Edda McSkimmis b. c 1911
Melissa Ellen McSkimmis³ b. 1 May 1920, d. 17 Mar 2008
Lucinda McSkimmis³
Mary Ione McSkimmis b. 14 Sep 1923, d. 16 Feb 1976
William Sidney McSkimmis³ b. 14 Jul 1927, d. 2 Mar 1999

Citations

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

Charles Moran Whisenant

ID# 4402, b. 5 February 1900, d. 3 March 1961

Father*

William Sidney Whisenant b. 25 Mar 1868, d. 20 Dec 1930

Mother*

Melissa Ellen Harrison b. 8 Dec 1862, d. 16 Jan 1943

Birth*

Charles Moran Whisenant was born on 5 February 1900 in Burke Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Delightal Weir.

Death*

Charles Moran Whisenant died on 3 March 1961 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 61.²

Burial*

He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.²

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 3 months
1910	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 10
1920		Census record not found
1930	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 31, single, living with parents, house carpenter
1940	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 40, md., completed 7 years of school. He is employed in building construction as a carpenter. His wage last year was $1700. He rents his home for $10. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-13, sheet 1A, line 9, household #3]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 3 months

1910

age 10

1920

Census record not found

1930

age 31, single, living with parents, house carpenter

1940

Pittsburg, Johnson Co., AR

age 40, md., completed 7 years of school. He is employed in building construction as a carpenter. His wage last year was $1700. He rents his home for $10. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-13, sheet 1A, line 9, household #3]

Name Variation

Charles Moran Whisenant was also known as Charles Maron.¹

Residence*

In 1918 Charles lived in York Co., SC.¹

Family

Delightal Weir b. 13 January 1904, d. 28 July 1999

Marriage*

He married Delightal Weir.

Citations

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

Susanna M. Jackson

ID# 4403, b. December 1855

Birth*

Susanna M. Jackson was born in December 1855 in SC.¹

Marriage*

She married Robert J. Whisonant, son of Calvin M. Whisonant and Isabella Whitesides, circa 1875.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	Pittsburg, Johnson Co., AR	age 24, md.
1900	Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC	age 44, md. 25 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1910	Lancaster Co., SC	age 50, md. 1 time, 36 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 24, md.

1900

Pittsburg, Johnson Co., AR

age 44, md. 25 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living

1910

Lancaster Co., SC

age 50, md. 1 time, 36 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living

Family

Robert J. Whisonant b. 17 March 1847, d. 18 July 1914

Child

Iva Whisonant b. 17 Apr 1878, d. 1 Feb 1955

Citations

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

Iva Whisonant

ID# 4404, b. 17 April 1878, d. 1 February 1955

Father*

Robert J. Whisonant b. 17 Mar 1847, d. 18 Jul 1914

Mother*

Susanna M. Jackson b. Dec 1855

Birth*

Iva Whisonant was born on 17 April 1878 in York Co., SC.¹

Death*

She died on 1 February 1955 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 76; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Elmwood Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.237778,-80.848056; Her married name was Reinhart.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	Pittsburg, Johnson Co., AR	age 6
1900	Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC	age 23, single, living with parents.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 6

1900

age 23, single, living with parents.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Charles Loundes Whisonant¹

ID# 4405, b. 23 March 1883, d. 8 October 1972

Father*

Clarence LaFayette Whisonant b. 17 Jul 1854, d. 12 Jan 1907

Mother*

Sallie Logan Black b. 11 Sep 1851, d. 7 Aug 1942

Birth*

Charles Loundes Whisonant was born on 23 March 1883 in SC.^2,1,3

Marriage*

He married Ester Christine Neely circa 1918.⁴

Death*

Charles Loundes Whisonant died on 8 October 1972 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 89; widowed.³

Burial*

He was buried in Forest Lawn Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.257500,-80.913611.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Cherokee Co., SC	age 17, living with parents
1910	Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC	age 25, single, telegraph operator
1920	Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC	age 36, md., telegraph operator
1930	Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC	age 47, md., manager telephone company, 1st. md. age 35
1940	Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC	age 56, md., completed the 9th. grade. He is employed as a telegraph operator. His wage last year was $2070. He owns a home valued at $5000. [e.d. 60-55A, sheet 6B, household #128]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 17, living with parents

1910

age 25, single, telegraph operator

1920

age 36, md., telegraph operator

1930

age 47, md., manager telephone company, 1st. md. age 35

1940

age 56, md., completed the 9th. grade. He is employed as a telegraph operator. His wage last year was $2070. He owns a home valued at $5000. [e.d. 60-55A, sheet 6B, household #128]

Name Variation

Charles Loundes Whisonant was also known as Charles Whisnant.⁵

Family

Ester Christine Neely b. 8 July 1890, d. 2 November 1966

Marriage*

He married Ester Christine Neely circa 1918.⁴

Children

Charles Loundes Whisonant Jr. b. 17 Dec 1918, d. 29 Sep 2003
William Lafayette Whisnant+ b. 22 Jun 1922, d. 2 Oct 2008

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Irene Whisonant

ID# 4406, b. 6 November 1885, d. 15 April 1981

Father*

Clarence LaFayette Whisonant b. 17 Jul 1854, d. 12 Jan 1907

Mother*

Sallie Logan Black b. 11 Sep 1851, d. 7 Aug 1942

Birth*

Irene Whisonant was born on 6 November 1885 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC.^1,2,3

Death*

He died on 15 April 1981 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 95; never married.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Mountain View Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.116389,-81.527500.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Cherokee Co., SC	age 14
1910		Census record not found.
1920	Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC	age 34, single, school teacher, living with brother Charles L.
1930	Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC	age 38, single, school teacher, living with mother
1940	Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC	age 54, single, completed 3 years of college. She is employed as a public school teacher. Her wage last year was $1498. She resides with her mother.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 14

1910

Census record not found.

1920

age 34, single, school teacher, living with brother Charles L.

1930

age 38, single, school teacher, living with mother

1940

age 54, single, completed 3 years of college. She is employed as a public school teacher. Her wage last year was $1498. She resides with her mother.

Obituary*

Name Variation

Irene Whisonant was also known as Irene Whisnant.¹

Citations

[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S188] Birth Certificate.

John Block Whisnant¹

ID# 4407, b. 31 March 1889, d. 1 February 1972

Father*

Clarence LaFayette Whisonant b. 17 Jul 1854, d. 12 Jan 1907

Mother*

Sallie Logan Black b. 11 Sep 1851, d. 7 Aug 1942

Birth*

John Block Whisnant was born on 31 March 1889 in SC.²

Marriage*

He married Sarah Fay T. [unknown] circa 1918.

Death*

John Block Whisnant died on 1 February 1972 in Floyd Co., GA, at age 82.³

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Cherokee Co., SC	age 11
1910	Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC	age 21, single, cashier at a chemical company
1920	Charleston, Charleston Co., SC	age 30, md.
1930	Summerville, Chattooga Co., GA	age 41, md., farm overseer, 1st. md. age 29
1940	Summerville, Chattooga Co., GA	age 51, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a fruit grower. He owns his home valued at $2000. [e.d. 27-4, sheet 14B, household #309]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 11

1910

Charleston, Charleston Co., SC

age 21, single, cashier at a chemical company

1920

age 30, md.

1930

Summerville, Chattooga Co., GA

age 41, md., farm overseer, 1st. md. age 29

1940

Summerville, Chattooga Co., GA

age 51, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a fruit grower. He owns his home valued at $2000. [e.d. 27-4, sheet 14B, household #309]

Family

Sarah Fay T. [unknown] b. 1 March 1893, d. 20 November 1980

Marriage*

John Block Whisnant married Sarah Fay T. [unknown] circa 1918.

Children

John Black Whisnant Jr.+ b. 19 Nov 1919, d. 19 Apr 1992
Harriet T. Whisnant

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Susan Jeanne Whisonant¹

ID# 4408, b. 26 July 1891, d. 10 December 1966

Father*

Clarence LaFayette Whisonant b. 17 Jul 1854, d. 12 Jan 1907

Mother*

Sallie Logan Black b. 11 Sep 1851, d. 7 Aug 1942

Birth*

Susan Jeanne Whisonant was born on 26 July 1891 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC.^1,2,3

Death*

She died on 10 December 1966 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 75; never married.^1,3

Burial*

She was buried in Mountain View Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.116389,-81.527500.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Cherokee Co., SC	age 8
1910	Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC	age 18, single, living with mother
1920	Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC	age 28, single, school teacher, living with brother Charles L.
1930	Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC	age 36, single, school teacher, living with mother.
1940	Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC	age 48, single, completed 2 years of college. She is employed as a public school teacher. Her wage last year was $1498. She resides with her mother.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 8

1910

age 18, single, living with mother

1920

age 28, single, school teacher, living with brother Charles L.

1930

age 36, single, school teacher, living with mother.

1940

age 48, single, completed 2 years of college. She is employed as a public school teacher. Her wage last year was $1498. She resides with her mother.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S188] Birth Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.

Infant Whisonant

ID# 4409, b. 26 March 1893, d. 10 April 1893

Father*

Clarence LaFayette Whisonant b. 17 Jul 1854, d. 12 Jan 1907

Mother*

Sallie Logan Black b. 11 Sep 1851, d. 7 Aug 1942

Birth*

Infant Whisonant was born on 26 March 1893.¹

Death*

She died on 10 April 1893.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Blacksburg Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.123333,-81.511667; Inscription: dau. of CL & SL, 15 days old.

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Mary Matilda Whisonant

ID# 4410, b. 14 July 1895, d. 9 January 1974

Father*

Albert W. Whisonant b. 18 Jun 1856, d. 11 Jul 1930

Mother*

Harriet Lola Ratteree b. 21 Dec 1858, d. 19 Jul 1945

Birth*

Mary Matilda Whisonant was born on 14 July 1895 in Cherokee Co., SC.^1,2

Death*

She died on 9 January 1974 in Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC, at age 78; never married.¹

Burial*

She was buried in LaFayette Memorial Park Cem., Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC	age 4
1910	Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC	age 13
1920	Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC	age 24, single, living at home
1930	Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC	age 34, single, grammar school teacher, living with her parents.
1940	Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC	age 44, single, completed 4 years of college. She is employed as a public school teacher. Her wage last year was $810. She resides with her mother.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 4

1910

age 13

1920

age 24, single, living at home

1930

age 34, single, grammar school teacher, living with her parents.

1940

age 44, single, completed 4 years of college. She is employed as a public school teacher. Her wage last year was $810. She resides with her mother.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S188] Birth Certificate.

Rebecca Estelle Whisonant

ID# 4411, b. 10 May 1898, d. April 1985

Father*

Albert W. Whisonant b. 18 Jun 1856, d. 11 Jul 1930

Mother*

Harriet Lola Ratteree b. 21 Dec 1858, d. 19 Jul 1945

Birth*

Rebecca Estelle Whisonant was born on 10 May 1898 in Cherokee Co., SC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Clarence Benjamin Newberry circa 1926.

Death*

Rebecca Estelle Whisonant died in April 1985 in Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC, at age 86.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC	age 2
1910	Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC	age 11 (Note: Listed as "Rachel" on the census.)
1920	Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC	age 21, single, living at home. (Note: listed as "Rachel" on the census.)
1930	Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC	age 29, md., 1st. md. age 25. Her name is listed as "Rachel".
1940	Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC	age 41, md., completed 4 years of college. She is employed as a public school teacher. Her wage last year was $1100. Her name is given as Rachel. [e.d. 26-21, sheet 9A, household #180]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 2

1910

age 11 (Note: Listed as "Rachel" on the census.)

1920

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC

age 21, single, living at home. (Note: listed as "Rachel" on the census.)

1930

age 29, md., 1st. md. age 25. Her name is listed as "Rachel".

1940

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC

age 41, md., completed 4 years of college. She is employed as a public school teacher. Her wage last year was $1100. Her name is given as Rachel. [e.d. 26-21, sheet 9A, household #180]

Name Variation

Rebecca Estelle Whisonant was also known as Rachel Estell Whisnant Note: Her husbands death certificate listed her name this way. Her delayed birth certificate listed her name as "Rachel Estell Whisonant".³

Family

Clarence Benjamin Newberry b. 11 April 1896, d. 11 January 1943

Marriage*

She married Clarence Benjamin Newberry circa 1926.

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S188] Birth Certificate.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Robert S. Roper

ID# 4412, b. 1895

Birth*

Robert S. Roper was born in 1895 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.

Marriage*

He married Zelia Gessie Whisonant, daughter of Stephen Laxton Whisenant and Lula Lelila Garrison, on 7 December 1916 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT.¹

Family

Zelia Gessie Whisonant b. 14 January 1899, d. 24 July 1985

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mollie Whisonant

ID# 4413, b. November 1876

Father*

John Smith Whisonant b. 17 May 1847, d. 13 Mar 1925

Mother*

Charlotte K. Guntharpe b. 5 Jul 1852, d. 24 Nov 1922

Birth*

Mollie Whisonant was born in November 1876 in SC.¹

Census*

Mollie Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Cherokee Co., SC, age 23, single, living with parents.

Citations

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

Lula M. Whisonant

ID# 4414, b. August 1880, d. 26 April 1964

Father*

John Smith Whisonant b. 17 May 1847, d. 13 Mar 1925

Mother*

Charlotte K. Guntharpe b. 5 Jul 1852, d. 24 Nov 1922

Birth*

Lula M. Whisonant was born in August 1880 in SC; Note: Her tombstone listed her d.o.b. as 23 Aug 1883.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Shell Pickens circa 1924.

Death*

Lula M. Whisonant died on 26 April 1964 at age 83.²

Burial*

She was buried in Gilead Bapt. Ch. Cem., Jonesville, Union Co., SC, 34.848333,-81.675833.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Cherokee Co., SC	age 19, single, living with parents.
1910	Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SC	age 27, single, living at home
1920	Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SC	age 38, single, living with parents
1930	Jonesville, Union Co., SC	age 45, md., 1st. md. age 40.
1940	Jonesville, Union Co., SC	age 56, md., completed 2 years of high school. [e.d. 44-9, sheet 5B, household #66]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SC

age 19, single, living with parents.

1910

age 27, single, living at home

1920

Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SC

age 38, single, living with parents

1930

Jonesville, Union Co., SC

age 45, md., 1st. md. age 40.

1940

Jonesville, Union Co., SC

age 56, md., completed 2 years of high school. [e.d. 44-9, sheet 5B, household #66]

Family

Thomas Shell Pickens b. 10 July 1884, d. 15 August 1963

Marriage*

Lula M. Whisonant married Thomas Shell Pickens circa 1924.

Citations

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

child Whisonant

ID# 4415

Father*

John Smith Whisonant b. 17 May 1847, d. 13 Mar 1925

Mother*

Charlotte K. Guntharpe b. 5 Jul 1852, d. 24 Nov 1922

Note*

Child Whisonant I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed.

Eliza Ann Whisnant

ID# 4416, b. December 1854

Father*

Archibald T. Whisnant b. 11 Aug 1832, d. 29 Dec 1911

Mother*

Rebecca Ledford b. 13 Apr 1830, d. 22 Aug 1892

Birth*

Eliza Ann Whisnant was born in December 1854 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Samuel Cherry Callahan on 8 August 1884 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

Sandy Plain, Polk Co., NC

age 5, census listed name as "Eliza J.".

1870

Marion, McDowell Co., NC

listed as "Jane"

1880

age 25, single, living at home

1900

age 45, md. 16 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living. Her name is "Jane"

1910

age 55, md. 1 time, 25 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living. (Note: Census listed her name as "Jane".)

1920

age 65, md.

Name Variation

Eliza Ann Whisnant was also known as Jane.¹

Family

Samuel Cherry Callahan b. 26 July 1847, d. 21 June 1924

Marriage*

She married Samuel Cherry Callahan on 8 August 1884 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Children

Burrell Ransom Callahan b. 28 Aug 1884, d. 5 Dec 1976
Dora Kitt Callahan b. 20 Jun 1887, d. 9 Sep 1964
James Fred Callahan b. 12 Feb 1890, d. 15 May 1968
Daisy Elizabeth Callahan b. 15 Sep 1895, d. 22 Oct 1935

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Robert A. Whisnant

ID# 4417, b. 10 May 1867, d. 12 October 1890

Father*

Archibald T. Whisnant b. 11 Aug 1832, d. 29 Dec 1911

Mother*

Rebecca Ledford b. 13 Apr 1830, d. 22 Aug 1892

Birth*

Robert A. Whisnant was born on 10 May 1867 in NC.¹

Death*

He died on 12 October 1890 at age 23.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Bethany Bapt. Ch. Cem., Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC, 35.302778,-81.893056.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1870	Marion, McDowell Co., NC
1880	Sulphur Springs, Rutherford Co., NC	age 13

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

William Chevrs Whisnant¹

ID# 4418, b. 18 November 1897, d. 13 March 1923

Father*

Marcus Bryant Whisnant b. 3 Jun 1871, d. 23 Nov 1932

Mother*

Gloria Dovie F. Upton b. 4 Sep 1875, d. 3 Feb 1937

Birth*

William Chevrs Whisnant was born on 18 November 1897 in NC.^2,3

Death*

He died on 13 March 1923 in Washington, DC, at age 25.³

Burial*

He was buried in Palm Tree M.C. Cem., Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC

age 1. This census listed his d.o.b. as Nov 1898.

1910

age 13

1920

Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC

age 22, single, living at home. Census listed his name as "William C".

Name Variation

William Chevrs Whisnant was also known as William G. Whisnant.

Residence*

In September 1918 William lived in Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC; carpenter.¹

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 13 Nov 1897.
[S28] Tombstone.

Jonna Brandle

ID# 4419, b. 30 October 1876, d. 10 July 1972

Birth*

Jonna Brandle was born on 30 October 1876.¹

Marriage*

She married Perry Charles Whisnant, son of Elcaner Whisnant and Harriet Lula Deal, on 23 February 1896 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Marriage*

Jonna Brandle married Thomas Cabe Toney on 17 August 1913 in Rutherford Co., NC.

Death*

Jonna Brandle died on 10 July 1972 at age 95.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Mt. Harmony Ch. Cem., Rutherford Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 21, md. 4 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living

1910

Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC

age 33, widow, 4 ch., 3 living

1920

age 43, md.

Nickname

Jonna Brandle also went by the name of Jo Anna.

Family 1

Perry Charles Whisnant b. 26 December 1864, d. 8 February 1905

Marriage*

She married Perry Charles Whisnant, son of Elcaner Whisnant and Harriet Lula Deal, on 23 February 1896 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Children

William Howard Whisnant+ b. 6 Jun 1898, d. 27 Jul 1978
Elta A. Whisnant+ b. 29 Jul 1899, d. 29 Jan 1929
Essie Perry Whisnant b. 8 Apr 1905, d. 11 Jul 1998

Family 2

Thomas Cabe Toney b. 13 February 1867, d. 8 March 1924

Marriage*

Jonna Brandle married Thomas Cabe Toney on 17 August 1913 in Rutherford Co., NC.

Child

Everette Hughes Toney b. 1 Oct 1915, d. 1 May 1986

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

William Howard Whisnant

ID# 4420, b. 6 June 1898, d. 27 July 1978

Father*

Perry Charles Whisnant b. 26 Dec 1864, d. 8 Feb 1905

Mother*

Jonna Brandle b. 30 Oct 1876, d. 10 Jul 1972

Birth*

William Howard Whisnant was born on 6 June 1898 in NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Ellen Lucretia Toney on 21 July 1918 in Rutherford Co., NC.⁴

Death*

William Howard Whisnant died on 27 July 1978 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 80; married.^5,3

Burial*

He was buried in Mt. Harmony Ch. Cem., Rutherford Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 2

1910

Logan Store, Rutherford Co., NC

age 12, living with mother

1920

Rutherford Co., NC

age 21, md., farmer

1930

age 32, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21

1940

Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC

age 42, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed at a cotton mill. His wage last year ws $676. He rents a home for $8. [e.d. 81-13, sheet 19B, household #381]

Family

Ellen Lucretia Toney b. 5 June 1901, d. 28 December 1981

Marriage*

William Howard Whisnant married Ellen Lucretia Toney on 21 July 1918 in Rutherford Co., NC.⁴

Children

Perry Elijah Whisnant+ b. 31 Mar 1920, d. 3 Jun 1978
William Forest Whisnant+ b. 10 Jul 1922, d. 19 Jul 1988
Carl Sylvester Whisnant+ b. 19 Jul 1924, d. 6 Sep 1992

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.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Elta A. Whisnant

ID# 4421, b. 29 July 1899, d. 29 January 1929

Father*

Perry Charles Whisnant b. 26 Dec 1864, d. 8 Feb 1905

Mother*

Jonna Brandle b. 30 Oct 1876, d. 10 Jul 1972

Burial*

Elta A. Whisnant was buried in Mountain Creek Cem., Rutherford Co., NC.¹

Birth*

She was born on 29 July 1899 in Rutherford Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Edgar Dock Head.

Death*

Elta A. Whisnant died on 29 January 1929 in Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 29; married.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 11 months

1910

Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC

age 10

1920

age 19, single, living with mother and step-father

Family

Edgar Dock Head b. 2 April 1892, d. 5 May 1969

Marriage*

Elta A. Whisnant married Edgar Dock Head.

Children

Virginia Head b. 23 Nov 1922, d. 11 Nov 2007
Glen Hugh Head b. 7 Jun 1923, d. 26 Feb 2001
Clyde Hughes Head b. 13 Jul 1925, d. 15 Feb 1926

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Henry Plato Whisonant

ID# 4422, b. 3 June 1876, d. 15 October 1957

Henry P. & Susan C. Whisonant
Wedding Photo
Photo Courtesy: Taylor Whisonant

Father*

Elcaner Whisnant b. 25 Jan 1838, d. 27 Sep 1885

Mother*

Harriet Lula Deal b. 5 Jun 1836, d. 13 Mar 1905

Birth*

Henry Plato Whisonant was born on 3 June 1876 in Rutherford Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Susan Caroline Ireson on 21 December 1904 in Carroll Co., VA.³

Marriage*

Henry Plato Whisonant married Rosie Edith Belle Lloyd on 9 January 1945 in Martinsville, VA.

Death*

Henry Plato Whisonant died on 15 October 1957 in Martinsville, VA, at age 81.²

Burial*

He was buried in Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA, 36.686667,-79.880000.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NC

age 5

1900

Maitland, McDowell Co., WV

age 22, single, living with mother

1910

Fries, Grayson Co., VA

age 27, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., fireman. He and his family are living with his mother-in-law Caroline W. Ireson.

1920

age 40, md., house carpenter

1930

Martinsville, VA

age 53, md., foreman at cotton mill, 1st. md. age 26

1940

Census record not found.

Note*

Plato added the '0' to his last name in 1904. He was the only one in his family that had it changed.

Family 1

Susan Caroline Ireson b. 14 March 1884, d. 26 January 1944

Marriage*

Henry Plato Whisonant married Susan Caroline Ireson on 21 December 1904 in Carroll Co., VA.³

Children

Garland Fielder Whisonant+ b. 19 Apr 1906, d. 25 Jul 1994
Marion E. Whisonant b. 8 Dec 1907, d. 20 Jan 1909
Violet Mildred Whisonant+ b. 29 Nov 1909, d. 10 Sep 1994
Oliver Kyle Whisonant b. 6 Dec 1912, d. 14 Jul 1914
Hazel Olivia Whisonant b. 19 Apr 1915, d. 20 Aug 1980
Henry Plato Whisonant Jr.+ b. 3 Jun 1921, d. 27 Oct 1995
male child Whisonant b. 3 Jun 1921, d. 3 Jul 1921

Family 2

Rosie Edith Belle Lloyd b. 24 November 1894, d. 6 April 1971

Marriage*

Henry Plato Whisonant married Rosie Edith Belle Lloyd on 9 January 1945 in Martinsville, VA.

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Victoria Hunt

ID# 4423, b. circa 1848

Father*

Zebedee W. Hunt b. 22 Jun 1833, d. 29 Mar 1914

Mother*

Katherine Robbins b. 25 May 1829, d. 11 Aug 1918

Birth*

Victoria Hunt was born circa 1848 in NC.¹

Name Variation

Victoria Hunt was also known as Victoria Whisenhunt.

Census*

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC, age 12.

Note*

She Victoria is probably not a daughter of Zebedee. She is probably the daughter of Katherine by another marriage.

Citations

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

Caroline Hunt

ID# 4424, b. circa 1850

Father*

Zebedee W. Hunt b. 22 Jun 1833, d. 29 Mar 1914

Mother*

Katherine Robbins b. 25 May 1829, d. 11 Aug 1918

Birth*

Caroline Hunt was born circa 1850 in NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC

age 10

1870

Randolph Co., NC

age 21, single, resides with parents

Note*

Caroline Hunt Caroline is probably not a daughter of Zebedee. She is probably the daughter of Katherine by another marriage.

Citations

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

Rachael Robbins

ID# 4426, b. circa 1846

Father*

John Robbins b. 29 Mar 1826, d. 15 Dec 1894

Mother*

Helen Whisenhunt b. c 1825, d. c 1861

Birth*

Rachael Robbins was born circa 1846.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Randolph Co., NC

age 4

1860

Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC

ID# 4431, b. 3 July 1875, d. 2 October 1971

Father*

William Burns b. Sep 1845

Mother*

Hulda Whisenant b. 4 Sep 1850, d. 17 Aug 1936

Burial*

Emma Jane Burns was buried in Mountain Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.¹

Birth*

She was born on 3 July 1875 in NC; She married Jess Stevens.¹

Death*

She died on 2 October 1971 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 96; widowed.¹

Census*

Emma Jane Burns appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Bandys, Catawba Co., NC, age 5.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Daisy Whisenant

ID# 4432, b. 24 May 1900, d. 19 June 1986

Father*

John Robert Whisenant b. 27 Jul 1876, d. 30 Nov 1960

Mother*

Carrie Robina Love b. 28 Jun 1878, d. 22 Feb 1959

Birth*

Daisy Whisenant was born on 24 May 1900 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Jesse E. Link on 7 March 1925 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Daisy Whisenant died on 19 June 1986 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 86.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 0 months.

1910

age 9

1920

age 19, single, living at home

1940

Census record not found.

Family

Jesse E. Link b. 7 September 1903, d. 1 October 1975

Marriage*

Daisy Whisenant married Jesse E. Link on 7 March 1925 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Child

Billy Franklin Link

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Anna M. Whisnant

ID# 4433, b. 13 February 1896, d. 4 June 1974

Father*

William Noah Whisnant b. 22 Dec 1870, d. 26 Sep 1924

Mother*

Barbara Alice Heffner b. 3 Aug 1873, d. 16 Jan 1939

Birth*

Anna M. Whisnant was born on 13 February 1896 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Willie Blane Beal on 31 May 1915 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Anna M. Whisnant died on 4 June 1974 at age 78.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Eastview-Newton Cem., Catawba Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 4

1910

age 14, single, living at home

1940

Maiden, Catawba Co., NC

age 44, md., completed high school. She is employed as a Waitress in a cafeteria. [e.d. 18-28, sheet 4B, household #78]

Family

Willie Blane Beal b. 8 July 1892, d. 23 October 1978

Marriage*

Anna M. Whisnant married Willie Blane Beal on 31 May 1915 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Children

Margrette Louise Beal³ b. 2 Jun 1917, d. 2 Dec 1973
Allen Willis Beal b. 19 Mar 1921, d. 4 Aug 1998

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Rosie Edith Belle Lloyd

ID# 4434, b. 24 November 1894, d. 6 April 1971

Birth*

Rosie Edith Belle Lloyd was born on 24 November 1894 in Surry Co., NC; She first married William Crigger.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Henry Plato Whisonant, son of Elcaner Whisnant and Harriet Lula Deal, on 9 January 1945 in Martinsville, VA.

Death*

Rosie Edith Belle Lloyd died on 6 April 1971 in Martinsville, VA, at age 76.²

Burial*

She was buried in Roselawn Burial Park Cem., Martinsville, VA, 36.708056,-79.875000.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Surry Co., NC

age 5

1910

Surry Co., NC

age 15

1920

Grayson Co., VA

age 25, md. Her husband is Will Crigger.

Family 1

Child

Edith Belle Crigger+ b. 18 May 1924, d. 26 Apr 2005

Family 2

Henry Plato Whisonant b. 3 June 1876, d. 15 October 1957

Marriage*

Rosie Edith Belle Lloyd married Henry Plato Whisonant, son of Elcaner Whisnant and Harriet Lula Deal, on 9 January 1945 in Martinsville, VA.

Citations

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

Carl James Whisnant

ID# 4435, b. 29 April 1900, d. 8 September 1963

Father*

William Noah Whisnant b. 22 Dec 1870, d. 26 Sep 1924

Mother*

Barbara Alice Heffner b. 3 Aug 1873, d. 16 Jan 1939

Birth*

Carl James Whisnant was born on 29 April 1900 in Catawba Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Laura Mae Hoke on 1 November 1919 in Catawba Co., NC.³

Death*

Carl James Whisnant died on 8 September 1963 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 63; married.²

Burial*

He was buried in Eastview-Newton Cem., Catawba Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 0 months

1910

age 10

1920

age 19, md. He and his wife are living with his parents

1930

age 29, md., yarning, at hosiery mill, 1st. md. age 19

1940

age 39, md., completed 7 years of school. He is employed at the hosiery mill. His wage last year was $1000. He owns his home valued as $1600. [s.d. 10, e.d. 18-29, sheet 22A, line 4, household #387]

Family

Laura Mae Hoke b. 1 June 1900, d. 28 September 1993

Marriage*

Carl James Whisnant married Laura Mae Hoke on 1 November 1919 in Catawba Co., NC.³

Child

Helen Lorene Whisnant+ b. 19 Sep 1920, d. 8 Sep 2009

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

John M. Whisnant

ID# 4436, b. 25 January 1885, d. 22 December 1906

Father*

Jones Marion Whisnant b. 25 Mar 1857, d. 20 Oct 1929

Mother*

Julia Ann Lingle b. 7 Jun 1860, d. 7 Mar 1929

Birth*

John M. Whisnant was born on 25 January 1885.^1,2

Death*

He died on 22 December 1906 at age 21.²

Burial*

He was buried in Mount Olive Lut. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.

Census*

John M. Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, age 15.

Citations

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

Harvey Otto Whisnant

ID# 4437, b. 4 June 1895, d. 3 June 1980

Father*

Jones Marion Whisnant b. 25 Mar 1857, d. 20 Oct 1929

Mother*

Julia Ann Lingle b. 7 Jun 1860, d. 7 Mar 1929

Birth*

Harvey Otto Whisnant was born on 4 June 1895 in NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Effie M. O'Grady circa 1913.

Death*

Harvey Otto Whisnant died on 3 June 1980 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 84; widowed.^1,3

Burial*

He was buried in Oakwood Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.739167,-81.343056.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 5

1910

age 13

1920

age 24, md.

1930

age 35, md., inspector, furniture factory, 1st. md. age 19

1940

Census record not found.

Milit-Beg*

Harvey Otto Whisnant began military service on 13 May 1915 Branch of service unknown.

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 12 August 1916.

Note*

Note: The following obituary notice was dated Friday June 6, 1980, newspaper unknown, furnished by Doris (Smith) Whisnant:

HICKORY - Harvey Otto Whisnant, 84, retired furniture worker, died Tuesday. Funeral is 2 p.m. today at Viewmont Baptist Church. Survivors are sons, Arthur Whisnant of Icard, Paul Whisnant of Butler, N.J., Jack Whisnant of Florence, S.C., Jimmy Whisnant, Merlie Whisnant; daughters, Mrs. John Schroeder of Baxter Springs, Kans., Mrs. Charlotte Cahoon of Vienna, Va. Bass-Smith is in charge.

Family

Effie M. O'Grady b. 16 November 1896, d. 31 July 1977

Marriage*

He married Effie M. O'Grady circa 1913.

Children

Arthur Harvey Whisnant+ b. 14 Mar 1914, d. 12 Sep 2002
Merlie Katherine Whisnant+ b. 26 Feb 1916, d. 4 Dec 1987
Gladis Whisnant b. 20 Oct 1917, d. 1 Jan 1918
Paul Jones Whisnant+ b. 22 Nov 1918, d. 20 Mar 1990
Mary Lee Gertrude Whisnant b. 4 Feb 1921, d. 8 Aug 1997
Jackson Cameron Whisnant Sr.+ b. 25 Aug 1923, d. 9 Jan 2005
Charlotte Anne Whisnant
Joe Howard Whisnant+ b. 22 Apr 1930, d. 26 Jan 1978
Jimmy Glenn Whisnant+ b. 29 Nov 1932, d. 4 May 1996

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 4 Jun 1893.
[S28] Tombstone.

Mable Lee Whisnant

ID# 4438, b. 30 April 1899, d. 13 April 1963

Father*

Jones Marion Whisnant b. 25 Mar 1857, d. 20 Oct 1929

Mother*

Julia Ann Lingle b. 7 Jun 1860, d. 7 Mar 1929

Birth*

Mable Lee Whisnant was born on 30 April 1899 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married George Phifer Roper on 31 December 1922 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Mable Lee Whisnant died on 13 April 1963 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 63; married.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Oakwood Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.739167,-81.343056.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 1

1910

age 10

1920

age 20, single, living at home

1930

age 31, md., 1st. md. age 24

1940

age 41, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. Her niece Betty Whisnant, age 9, resides in the household. [e.d. 18-21, sheet 10A, household #178]

Family

George Phifer Roper b. 10 May 1895, d. 16 July 1967

Marriage*

Mable Lee Whisnant married George Phifer Roper on 31 December 1922 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Children

Betty Roper
George Phifer Roper Jr. b. 18 Jun 1922, d. 28 Mar 1933
Mamie Lee Roper
Billy Allen Roper b. 27 May 1927, d. 18 Jul 1992
Bobby Jones Roper b. 8 Dec 1929, d. 27 Dec 1992
Patsy Jean Roper

Citations

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

Charley Pinkney Whisnant

ID# 4439, b. 24 November 1887, d. 7 November 1962

Father*

Jones Marion Whisnant b. 25 Mar 1857, d. 20 Oct 1929

Mother*

Julia Ann Lingle b. 7 Jun 1860, d. 7 Mar 1929

Birth*

Charley Pinkney Whisnant was born on 24 November 1887 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Eleanor Clarissa Bolick.

Death*

Charley Pinkney Whisnant died on 7 November 1962 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 74; widowed.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Fairview Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.744167,-81.368056.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 10

1910

age 20, single, living at home

1920

Census record not found.

1930

age 38, single, building carpenter

1940

Census record not found.

Name Variation

Charley Pinkney Whisnant was also known as Charles B. (?).

Residence*

In 1918 Charley lived in Catawba Co., NC.²

Family 1

Child

Robert Clinton Whisnant b. 18 Feb 1917, d. 3 Jul 1979

Family 2

Eleanor Clarissa Bolick b. 27 July 1898, d. 7 November 1959

Marriage*

He married Eleanor Clarissa Bolick.

Citations

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

Laura Dovie Elizabeth Whitener

ID# 4440, b. 29 September 1869, d. 30 January 1924

Birth*

Laura Dovie Elizabeth Whitener was born on 29 September 1869 in Catawba Co., NC; Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as 25 Aug 1869. The informant was John L. Whisnant, Hickory, NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married John L. Whisenhunt, son of Marcus Eph Whisenhunt and Sina Caroline Hahn, on 22 July 1888.³

Death*

Laura Dovie Elizabeth Whitener died on 30 January 1924 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 54.^4,2

Burial*

She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389; last name listed as "Whisenant".

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 30, md. 12 yrs., 6 ch., 4 living

1910

age 39, md. 1 time, 21 yrs., 6 ch., 4 living

1920

age 50, md.

Family

John L. Whisenhunt b. 20 March 1866, d. 11 June 1941

Marriage*

Laura Dovie Elizabeth Whitener married John L. Whisenhunt, son of Marcus Eph Whisenhunt and Sina Caroline Hahn, on 22 July 1888.³

Children

Virginia Gertrude Whisnant b. 9 Sep 1889, d. 29 Nov 1945
Maude Elmira Whisnant b. 21 Feb 1892, d. 22 Feb 1972
Nord C. Whisenhunt b. 21 Feb 1892, d. 16 Nov 1894
Marion Marcus Whisenhunt b. 20 Oct 1895, d. 28 Jan 1896
Sadie Viola Whisnant b. 18 Mar 1896, d. 1 Jul 1967
Essie Mannette Whisnant b. 6 Jul 1899, d. 16 Feb 1970
Albert Leroy Whisnant b. 4 Dec 1910, d. 19 Mar 1966

Citations

[S16] Letter, Joe Alfred Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Virginia Gertrude Whisnant¹

ID# 4441, b. 9 September 1889, d. 29 November 1945

Father*

John L. Whisenhunt b. 20 Mar 1866, d. 11 Jun 1941

Mother*

Laura Dovie Elizabeth Whitener b. 29 Sep 1869, d. 30 Jan 1924

Birth*

Virginia Gertrude Whisnant was born on 9 September 1889 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Death*

She died on 29 November 1945 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 56; single.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 11

1910

age 19, single, living at home

1920

age 30, single, living at home

1930

age 39, single, living with father

1940

age 50, single, completed no schooling. She is not employed. She resides with her father.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Maude Elmira Whisnant

ID# 4442, b. 21 February 1892, d. 22 February 1972

Father*

John L. Whisenhunt b. 20 Mar 1866, d. 11 Jun 1941

Mother*

Laura Dovie Elizabeth Whitener b. 29 Sep 1869, d. 30 Jan 1924

Birth*

Maude Elmira Whisnant was born on 21 February 1892 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married George Henry McCaslin.

Death*

Maude Elmira Whisnant died on 22 February 1972 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 80; widowed. Her death certificate listed her father as "John Whisnant", mother "unknown". The informant was Mrs. Gaston Goins, Lincolnton, NC.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 8

1910

age 17, single, living at home

1920

age 27, single, living at home

1930

age 38, single, operator at hosiery mill, living with father

1940

age 48, single, completed no schooling. She is employed as a family helper on the farm. She resides with her father.

Family

George Henry McCaslin b. 19 September 1881, d. 20 May 1967

Marriage*

Maude Elmira Whisnant married George Henry McCaslin.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Sadie Viola Whisnant¹

ID# 4443, b. 18 March 1896, d. 1 July 1967

Father*

John L. Whisenhunt b. 20 Mar 1866, d. 11 Jun 1941

Mother*

Laura Dovie Elizabeth Whitener b. 29 Sep 1869, d. 30 Jan 1924

Birth*

Sadie Viola Whisnant was born on 18 March 1896 in Catawba Co., NC; Tombstone listed her d.o.b. as 18 Mar 1897.¹

Marriage*

She married William Thornton Cline on 25 May 1935 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Sadie Viola Whisnant died on 1 July 1967 in Burke Co., NC, at age 71; married. Note: Her death certificate listed her parents as "John Whisnant and Elizabeth White". The informant was Broughton Hospital Records.^1,3

Burial*

She was buried in Mountain Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 4

1910

age 12

1920

age 22, single, living at home

1930

age 30, single

1940

Census record not found.

Name Variation

Sadie Viola Whisnant was also known as Sadie E. Whisnant.

Family

William Thornton Cline b. 30 December 1893, d. 20 December 1989

Marriage*

She married William Thornton Cline on 25 May 1935 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S28] Tombstone.

Jack Jury Howard

ID# 4444, b. 20 July 1895

Birth*

Jack Jury Howard was born on 20 July 1895 in LA; Son of Harry Turner Howard and Florence Jury.¹

Marriage*

He married Lula B. Whisenant, daughter of William Richard Whisenant and Dolly C. Keaton, on 15 December 1924 in Richmond, VA.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1940

Richmond, VA

age 35, md., 1st. md. age 29, real estate agent, owns home valued at $14,000.

1940

Richmond, VA

age 44, md., completed 4 years of college. He is employed as a real estate agent. He owns a home valued at $9500.

Family

Lula B. Whisenant b. February 1899

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.

Lillie Lauretta Aderholt

ID# 4445, b. 28 September 1882, d. 16 August 1959

Birth*

Lillie Lauretta Aderholt was born on 28 September 1882 in NC; Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as 23 Sep 1882.¹

Marriage*

She married Julius Monroe Whisnant, son of Marcus Eph Whisenhunt and Sina Caroline Hahn, on 16 August 1898 in Catawba Co., NC; (Note: the 1910 census listed that they had been married 8 years.).

Death*

Lillie Lauretta Aderholt died on 16 August 1959 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 76; widowed.²

Burial*

She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 17, md. 1 yr., no children

1910

Longview, Catawba Co., NC

age 27, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., no children

1920

age 37, md.

1930

age 49, md., 1st. md. age 18

1940

age 68, md., completed the 7th. grade.

Family

Julius Monroe Whisnant b. 15 August 1872, d. 20 April 1949

Marriage*

Lillie Lauretta Aderholt married Julius Monroe Whisnant, son of Marcus Eph Whisenhunt and Sina Caroline Hahn, on 16 August 1898 in Catawba Co., NC; (Note: the 1910 census listed that they had been married 8 years.).

Child

Walter Joseph Whisnant+ b. 23 Jun 1902, d. 25 May 1965

Citations

[S16] Letter, Joe Alfred Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

William Washington Augustus Whisnant

ID# 4446, b. 9 November 1855, d. 13 April 1935

Father*

John Oliver Whisnant b. 18 Jul 1831, d. 4 Nov 1901

Mother*

Susannah Towery b. 16 Jun 1829, d. 26 Aug 1898

Birth*

William Washington Augustus Whisnant was born on 9 November 1855 in NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Rachel White circa 1878.⁴

Death*

William Washington Augustus Whisnant died on 13 April 1935 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 79; widowed.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 4

1870

1880

age 24, farmer, resides in the household with a cousin Mary Whisnant.

1900

age 45, md. 22 yrs., farmer

1910

age 54, md. 1 time, 33 yrs., farmer

1920

age 64, md., farmer

1930

Casar, Cleveland Co., NC

age 74, widowed, living with son John M. Whisnant.

Family

Rachel White b. 23 June 1853, d. 7 July 1924

Marriage*

William Washington Augustus Whisnant married Rachel White circa 1878.⁴

Children

Elizabeth Della Whisnant+ b. 22 Jul 1878, d. 4 Jan 1970
Minnie Leona Whisnant+ b. 25 Dec 1879, d. 3 Jun 1919
John Marvin Whisnant+ b. 23 Aug 1881, d. 9 Aug 1951
Bandy Cullen Whisnant+ b. 27 Oct 1883, d. 30 Jun 1951
William Pearly Whisnant b. 21 Mar 1888, d. 30 Mar 1967
Lillie Mae Whisnant b. 1 May 1892, d. 18 Jul 1892
Harris Lester Whisnant b. 8 Oct 1895, d. 12 May 1896

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S50] Family Bible.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Mary Christine L. Whisnant

ID# 4447, b. 24 July 1859, d. 10 October 1863

Father*

John Oliver Whisnant b. 18 Jul 1831, d. 4 Nov 1901

Mother*

Susannah Towery b. 16 Jun 1829, d. 26 Aug 1898

Birth*

Mary Christine L. Whisnant was born on 24 July 1859 in NC.¹

Death*

She died on 10 October 1863 at age 4.¹

Name Variation

As of 1860, Mary Christine L. Whisnant was also known as Whisenhunt.

Census*

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Cleveland Co., NC, age 11 months.

Citations

[S50] Family Bible.

David Courtsworth Whisnant

ID# 4448, b. 18 September 1851, d. 5 August 1926

Father*

George M. Whisnant b. 1823, d. 3 Jan 1861

Mother*

Margaret March b. c 1833, d. c 1875

Birth*

David Courtsworth Whisnant was born on 18 September 1851 in Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Semelia Ann Galloway on 7 July 1879.¹

Death*

David Courtsworth Whisnant died on 5 August 1926 in Kinmundy, Marion Co., IL, at age 74.²

Burial*

He was buried in Evergreen Cem., Kinmundy, Marion Co., IL.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860