Fanny Wells

ID# 46551, b. circa 1835, d. before 1900
Referenceblack race
Birth*Fanny Wells was born circa 1835 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Reubin Whisnant before 1860. 
Death*Fanny Wells died before 1900.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Cleveland Co., NCage 34
1880Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NCage 45, md.

Family

Reubin Whisnant b. January 1832
Children

Citations

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

Julia Whisnant

ID# 46552, b. 1 September 1861, d. 2 November 1913
Father*Reubin Whisnant b. Jan 1832
Mother*Fanny Wells b. c 1835, d. b 1900
Referenceblack race
Birth*Julia Whisnant was born on 1 September 1861 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Rankins circa 1892. 
Divorce*Julia Whisnant and Joseph Rankins were divorced before 1910. 
Death*Julia Whisnant died on 2 November 1913 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 52; divorced.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Cleveland Co., NCage 10
1880Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NCage 20, single, living with parents
1900Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 35, md. 8 yrs., 2 ch., 1 living
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 44, divorced, 1 ch., 1 living

Family

Joseph Rankins b. circa January 1865
Marriage*Julia Whisnant married Joseph Rankins circa 1892. 
Divorce*Julia Whisnant and Joseph Rankins were divorced before 1910. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Rebecca Whisnant

ID# 46553, b. March 1862
Father*Reubin Whisnant b. Jan 1832
Mother*Fanny Wells b. c 1835, d. b 1900
Referenceblack race
Birth*Rebecca Whisnant was born in March 1862 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Frank Lattimore on 27 August 1880 in Cleveland Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Cleveland Co., NCage 9
1880Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NCage 18, single, living with parents
1900Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 38, md. 20 yrs., 9 ch., 5 living. [e.d. 59, sheet 11B]

Family

Frank Lattimore b. December 1854

Citations

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

John W. Whisnant

ID# 46554, b. circa 1864
Father*Reubin Whisnant b. Jan 1832
Mother*Fanny Wells b. c 1835, d. b 1900
Referenceblack race
Birth*John W. Whisnant was born circa 1864 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Marriage*He married Maggie Blanton on 19 November 1888 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Cleveland Co., NCage 8
1880Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NCage 17, single, living with parents

Family

Maggie Blanton b. 1873
Children

Amanda Louisa Whisnant

ID# 46555, b. circa 1864
Father*Reubin Whisnant b. Jan 1832
Mother*Fanny Wells b. c 1835, d. b 1900
Referenceblack race
Birth*Amanda Louisa Whisnant was born circa 1864 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Cleveland Co., NCage 6
1880Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NCage 16, living with parents

Citations

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

Patterson Scofield Whisnant

ID# 46556, b. 5 August 1865, d. 24 July 1940
Father*Reubin Whisnant b. Jan 1832
Mother*Fanny Wells b. c 1835, d. b 1900
Referenceblack race
Birth*Patterson Scofield Whisnant was born on 5 August 1865 in Cleveland Co., NC; parents born in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Josephine Surratt circa 1889.2 
Death*Patterson Scofield Whisnant died on 24 July 1940 in Middelton, Hardeman Co., TN, at age 74; burried in SC.1 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Zion Cem., Hardeman Co., TN. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Cleveland Co., NCage 4
1880Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NCage 14
1900Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 34, md. 11 yrs., farmer
1910White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 60, md. 1 time, farmer
1920White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 56, md., farmer
1930White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 65, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21

Family

Mary Josephine Surratt b. 22 January 1872, d. 11 April 1944
Marriage*Patterson Scofield Whisnant married Mary Josephine Surratt circa 1889.2 
Children

Citations

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

Lenora Whisnant

ID# 46557, b. circa 1868, d. 6 September 1918
Father*Reubin Whisnant b. Jan 1832
Mother*Fanny Wells b. c 1835, d. b 1900
Referenceblack race
Burial*Lenora Whisnant was buried in Shiloh AME Zion Ch. Cem., Grover, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.171944,-81.436944.1 
Birth*She was born circa 1868 in Cleveland Co., NC.2 
Death*She died on 6 September 1918 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC; widowed. Her married name was Sherrill.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Cleveland Co., NCage 2
1880Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NCage 12
Name Variation Lenora Whisnant was also known as Lula Whisnant.1 
Name Variation As of 1880, Lenora Whisnant was also known as Nora.2 

Citations

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

Caroline Ann Whisnant

ID# 46558, b. 28 November 1870, d. 10 April 1942
Father*Reubin Whisnant b. Jan 1832
Mother*Fanny Wells b. c 1835, d. b 1900
Referenceblack race
Birth*Caroline Ann Whisnant was born on 28 November 1870 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married James Wilson. 
Death*Caroline Ann Whisnant died on 10 April 1942 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 71; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Doggett's Grove Cem., Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Census*Caroline Ann Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NC, age 10. 

Family

James Wilson d. before 1942
Child

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

George Whisnant

ID# 46559, b. circa 1876
Father*Reubin Whisnant b. Jan 1832
Mother*Fanny Wells b. c 1835, d. b 1900
Referenceblack race
Birth*George Whisnant was born circa 1876 in NC.1 
Census*George Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NC, age 4, relationship is "other". 

Citations

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

Mary Josephine Surratt1

ID# 46560, b. 22 January 1872, d. 11 April 1944
Referenceblack race
Birth*Mary Josephine Surratt was born on 22 January 1872 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Marriage*She married Patterson Scofield Whisnant, son of Reubin Whisnant and Fanny Wells, circa 1889.2 
Death*Mary Josephine Surratt died on 11 April 1944 in Hardeman Co., TN, at age 72. 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Zion Cem., Hardeman Co., TN. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 32, md. 11 yrs., 6 children, 6 living
1910Polk Co., NCage 45, md. 1 time, 11 ch., 8 living
1920White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 50, md.
1930White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 58, md., 1st. md. age 14

Family

Patterson Scofield Whisnant b. 5 August 1865, d. 24 July 1940
Marriage*Mary Josephine Surratt married Patterson Scofield Whisnant, son of Reubin Whisnant and Fanny Wells, circa 1889.2 
Children

Citations

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

Cleafus Lee Whisnant

ID# 46561, b. August 1889
Father*Patterson Scofield Whisnant b. 5 Aug 1865, d. 24 Jul 1940
Mother*Mary Josephine Surratt b. 22 Jan 1872, d. 11 Apr 1944
Referenceblack race
Birth*Cleafus Lee Whisnant was born in August 1889 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 10
1910White Oak, Polk Co., NC

Citations

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

David W. Whisnant

ID# 46562, b. 14 December 1891, d. 11 April 1949
Father*Patterson Scofield Whisnant b. 5 Aug 1865, d. 24 Jul 1940
Mother*Mary Josephine Surratt b. 22 Jan 1872, d. 11 Apr 1944
Referenceblack race
Birth*David W. Whisnant was born on 14 December 1891 in Cleveland Co., NC; Note: This WWI draft card listed his d.o.b. as 1894.1 
Death*He died on 11 April 1949 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 57; single. The informant was Chavis Whisnant, Mill Spring, NC. (This was his brother.).2 
Burial*He was buried in Unknown Cemetery, Polk Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 9
1910White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 20, single, listed as "Bill" on census.
1920White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 26, single, living at home
1930White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 35, single, living at home, farm laborer

Citations

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

Fanny Whisnant

ID# 46563, b. May 1893
Father*Patterson Scofield Whisnant b. 5 Aug 1865, d. 24 Jul 1940
Mother*Mary Josephine Surratt b. 22 Jan 1872, d. 11 Apr 1944
Referenceblack race
Birth*Fanny Whisnant was born in May 1893 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 7
1910White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 18, single
1920White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 22, single, living at home
1930White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 32, single, living at home, farm laborer

Citations

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

Alice A Whisnant

ID# 46564, b. 25 November 1890, d. 21 June 1983
Father*Patterson Scofield Whisnant b. 5 Aug 1865, d. 24 Jul 1940
Mother*Mary Josephine Surratt b. 22 Jan 1872, d. 11 Apr 1944
Referenceblack race
Birth*Alice A Whisnant was born on 25 November 1890 in NC. 
Marriage*She married Joe Walter Miller on 5 September 1920. 
Death*Alice A Whisnant died on 21 June 1983 in Tryon, Polk Co., NC, at age 92. 
Burial*She was buried in Wheat Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Mill Spring, Polk Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 5
1910White Oak, Polk Co., NC
1920White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 20, single, resides with parents

Family

Joe Walter Miller b. 11 November 1889, d. 21 June 1989
Marriage*Alice A Whisnant married Joe Walter Miller on 5 September 1920. 

Charles Whisnant

ID# 46565, b. March 1897
Father*Patterson Scofield Whisnant b. 5 Aug 1865, d. 24 Jul 1940
Mother*Mary Josephine Surratt b. 22 Jan 1872, d. 11 Apr 1944
Referenceblack race
Birth*Charles Whisnant was born in March 1897 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 3
1910White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 13

Citations

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

Fannie Whisnant

ID# 46566, b. March 1899
Father*Patterson Scofield Whisnant b. 5 Aug 1865, d. 24 Jul 1940
Mother*Mary Josephine Surratt b. 22 Jan 1872, d. 11 Apr 1944
Referenceblack race
Birth*Fannie Whisnant was born in March 1899 in NC.1 
Name Variation Fannie Whisnant was also known as Vannis Whisnant. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, age 1. 

Citations

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

Evie Whisnant

ID# 46567, b. 24 September 1903, d. 12 March 1978
Evie Whisnant
(Courtesy: Carol Ferguson)
Father*Patterson Scofield Whisnant b. 5 Aug 1865, d. 24 Jul 1940
Mother*Mary Josephine Surratt b. 22 Jan 1872, d. 11 Apr 1944
Referenceblack race
Birth*Evie Whisnant was born on 24 September 1903 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married John Franklin Roberson circa 1924. 
Death*Evie Whisnant died on 12 March 1978 in Cincinnatti, Hamilton Co., OH, at age 74. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 8, mistakenly listed as "male".
1920White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 16, single, resides with parents
1930Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SCage 21, md., 1st. md. age 15

Family

John Franklin Roberson b. 18 July 1901, d. 12 March 1977
Children

Citations

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

Ruben Whisnant

ID# 46568, b. circa 1905
Father*Patterson Scofield Whisnant b. 5 Aug 1865, d. 24 Jul 1940
Mother*Mary Josephine Surratt b. 22 Jan 1872, d. 11 Apr 1944
Referenceblack race
Birth*Ruben Whisnant was born circa 1905 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910White Oak, Polk Co., NC
1920White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 14, resides with his parents.
Name Variation Ruben Whisnant was also known as Kudinns Whisnant. 

Citations

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

Thomas Whisnant

ID# 46569, b. circa 1907, d. 1958
Father*Patterson Scofield Whisnant b. 5 Aug 1865, d. 24 Jul 1940
Mother*Mary Josephine Surratt b. 22 Jan 1872, d. 11 Apr 1944
Referenceblack race
Birth*Thomas Whisnant was born circa 1907 in NC.1 
Death*He died in 1958 in White Oak, Polk Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910White Oak, Polk Co., NC
1920Polk Co., NC
Name Variation As of 1920, Thomas Whisnant was also known as Tonsy R.1 

Citations

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

Josie Bell Whisnant

ID# 46572, b. 5 October 1927, d. 11 April 2006
Father*Rilley Chavis Whisnant b. 14 Nov 1897, d. 23 Sep 1965
Mother*Addie Lee King b. 3 Mar 1899, d. 31 Dec 1985
Referenceblack race
Birth*Josie Bell Whisnant was born on 5 October 1927 in Polk Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 11 April 2006 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, at age 78.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Wheat Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Mill Spring, Polk Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 2 yrs., 5 months
1940White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 12, completed the 4th. grade.

Citations

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

Johnette S. Whisnant

ID# 46573, b. 22 November 1929, d. 7 January 2009
Father*Rilley Chavis Whisnant b. 14 Nov 1897, d. 23 Sep 1965
Mother*Addie Lee King b. 3 Mar 1899, d. 31 Dec 1985
Referenceblack race
Birth*Johnette S. Whisnant was born on 22 November 1929 in Polk Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 7 January 2009 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, at age 79.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Wheat Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Mill Spring, Polk Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 4 months
1940White Oak, Polk Co., NCage 10, completed the 3rd. grade.

Citations

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

Maggie Whisonant

ID# 46577, b. circa 1882
Father*Sylvanius Whisonant b. c 1856, d. 16 Sep 1938
Mother*Cealia Guiton b. c 1866, d. 14 Apr 1926
Referenceblack race
Birth*Maggie Whisonant was born circa 1882 in SC; single.1 
Marriage*She married Landrum Wilson circa 1902.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Co., SCage 18, single, resides with parents
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 28, md. 8 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living
1930Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 45, md. [e.d. 11-3, sheet 2A]

Family

Landrum Wilson b. circa 1881
Child

Citations

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

Eunice Whisonant

ID# 46578, b. circa 1884
Father*Sylvanius Whisonant b. c 1856, d. 16 Sep 1938
Mother*Cealia Guiton b. c 1866, d. 14 Apr 1926
Referenceblack race
Birth*Eunice Whisonant was born circa 1884 in SC.1 
Census*Eunice Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Cherokee Co., SC, age 16. 

Citations

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

May Whisonant

ID# 46579, b. circa 1891
Father*Sylvanius Whisonant b. c 1856, d. 16 Sep 1938
Mother*Cealia Guiton b. c 1866, d. 14 Apr 1926
Referenceblack race
Birth*May Whisonant was born circa 1891 in SC.1 
Census*May Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Cherokee Co., SC, age 9. 

Citations

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

Marie [unknown]

ID# 46580, b. circa 1903
Referenceblack race
Birth*Marie [unknown] was born circa 1903 in SC.1 
Marriage*She married Winford Whisonant, son of William L. Whisonant and Iva Neomea Mitchem, circa 1928.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 27, md., 1st. md. age 25
1940Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 35, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is employed as a servant for a private family. Her wage last year was $78.

Family

Winford Whisonant b. 17 September 1901, d. 31 October 1974

Citations

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

Betty [unknown]

ID# 46581, b. January 1840, d. 20 November 1923
Referenceblack race, unknown husband
Birth*Betty [unknown] was born in January 1840 in SC; parents born in NC.1 
Death*She died on 20 November 1923 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 83; widowed.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census record not found
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 40, widow. A grand-son William Whisonant, age 2, lives in the household. (Note: This family resides next door to the Wylie & Margaret Whisonant family.)
1900Crowder Mountain, Gaston Co., NCage 60, widow, 9 children, 8 living
1910Crowder Mountain, Gaston Co., NCwidower, 9 children, 8 living.
1920Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 85, widow, living with daughter Viney Hogus.
Note*Betty [unknown] Note: Both Elizabeth & Naoma's death certificate listed their parents as "Henry Childers & Betty Whistnant". 

Family 1
Children

Family 2

Henry Childres
Children

Citations

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

Ira B. Whisonant

ID# 46583, b. circa 1885, d. 16 July 1922
Father*Henry Whisonant b. 10 Jun 1865, d. 26 Sep 1945
Mother*Sallie Patterson
Referenceblack race
Birth*Ira B. Whisonant was born circa 1885 in SC; Note: Death certificate listed his age at 37 when he died. It gave no date of birth.1,2 
Marriage*He married Bertha [unknown]. 
Death*Ira B. Whisonant died on 16 July 1922 in Cleveland Co., NC; Note: Informant on death certificate was Vinie Hogue.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Crowder Mountain, Gaston Co., NCage 14, single, living with father.
1910Census record not found
1920Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 35, md., farmer
Residence* In September 1918 Ira lived in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC; married, farmer, own land.4 

Family

Bertha [unknown] b. circa 1897
Marriage*He married Bertha [unknown]. 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 7 Mar 1882.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Kelly Whisonant

ID# 46584, b. February 1892
Father*Henry Whisonant b. 10 Jun 1865, d. 26 Sep 1945
Mother*Sallie Patterson
Referenceblack race
Birth*Kelly Whisonant was born in February 1892 in SC.1 
Census*Kelly Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Crowder Mountain, Gaston Co., NC, age 8, resides with father and step-mother. 

Citations

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

John Whisonant

ID# 46585, b. September 1893
Father*Henry Whisonant b. 10 Jun 1865, d. 26 Sep 1945
Mother*Sallie Patterson
Referenceblack race
Birth*John Whisonant was born in September 1893 in SC.1 
Census*John Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Crowder Mountain, Gaston Co., NC, age 6. 

Citations

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

Minnie Whisonant

ID# 46586, b. January 1897
Father*Henry Whisonant b. 10 Jun 1865, d. 26 Sep 1945
Mother*Mary Gengles b. May 1869
Referenceblack race
Birth*Minnie Whisonant was born in January 1897 in SC.1 
Census*Minnie Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Crowder Mountain, Gaston Co., NC, age 3. 

Citations

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

Rebecca Whisonant

ID# 46587, b. 3 April 1899, d. 24 January 2000
Father*Henry Whisonant b. 10 Jun 1865, d. 26 Sep 1945
Mother*Mary Gengles b. May 1869
Referenceblack race
Birth*Rebecca Whisonant was born on 3 April 1899 in SC. 
Marriage*She married John Sawyer. 
Marriage*Rebecca Whisonant married Charlie Thompson. 
Death*Rebecca Whisonant died on 24 January 2000 in Susquehanna, Susquehanna Co., PA, at age 100. 
Burial*She was buried in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Cem., Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA, 40.32080,-76.76690. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Crowder Mountain, Gaston Co., NCage 1
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 19. Note: It appears that her age may have been incorrectly entered by the census taker.
1920Grover, Cleveland Co., NCage 21, md.
1930Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 30, widow, 1st. md. age 18, farm laborer, living with father.1

Family 1

John Sawyer b. circa 1898
Marriage*Rebecca Whisonant married John Sawyer. 
Children

Family 2

Charlie Thompson
Marriage*Rebecca Whisonant married Charlie Thompson. 

Citations

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

Amanda Whisonant

ID# 46588, b. April 1878
Mother*Betty [unknown] b. Jan 1840, d. 20 Nov 1923
Referenceblack race
Birth*Amanda Whisonant was born in April 1878 in SC; Her married name was Thomas.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 3
1900Crowder Mountain, Gaston Co., NCage 22, md. 2 yrs., 6 ch., 1 living. Living with mother, but no husband in the household.
1910Crowder Mountain, Gaston Co., NCsingle
1920Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 41, widow, living with sister Viney Hogus.
Name Variation Amanda Whisonant was also known as Mandy [unknown]. 
Name Variation Amanda Whisonant was also known as Mattie. 

Citations

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

Viney Whisnant

ID# 46589, b. circa 1862
Mother*Betty [unknown] b. Jan 1840, d. 20 Nov 1923
Referenceblack race
Birth*Viney Whisnant was born circa 1862 in SC; Her married name was Hogus.1 
Census*Viney Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, age 58, widow, farmer. 

Citations

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

Isaac Whisonant

ID# 46590, b. circa 1863
Mother*Betty [unknown] b. Jan 1840, d. 20 Nov 1923
Referenceblack race
Birth*Isaac Whisonant was born circa 1863 in SC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census record not found
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 17, single, lives with mother

Citations

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

Matilda Whisonant

ID# 46591, b. September 1869, d. 3 January 1964
Mother*Betty [unknown] b. Jan 1840, d. 20 Nov 1923
Referenceblack race
Birth*Matilda Whisonant was born in September 1869 in SC.1 
Marriage*She married James V. Parker circa 1890. 
Death*Matilda Whisonant died on 3 January 1964 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 94; widowed. Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. incorrectly as 15 Jan 1860. The informant was James Parker Sr. Her father is listed as Thomas Whisinant, mother unknown. A nephew Kelly Whisonant, age 11, b. Jul 1888 resides in the household.2 
Burial*She was buried in Adams Chapel Ch. Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 13
1900Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 30, md. 10 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living. A nephew Kelly Whisonant, b. Jul 1888, SC, resides in the household.
1910Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 39, md. 19 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living. Her son's William and James are in the household.
1920Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 53, md.
1940Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 72, md., completed no schooling. [e.d. 23-16B, sheet 4B]

Family

James V. Parker b. August 1866
Marriage*Matilda Whisonant married James V. Parker circa 1890. 
Children

Citations

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

Margaret Whisonant

ID# 46592, b. February 1870, d. 26 January 1940
Mother*Betty [unknown] b. Jan 1840, d. 20 Nov 1923
Referenceblack race
Birth*Margaret Whisonant was born in February 1870 in SC.1 
Marriage*She married James Ivy Crosby circa 1888.1 
Death*Margaret Whisonant died on 26 January 1940 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 69.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 11
1900Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 30, md. 12 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 40, md. 23 yrs., 9 ch., 7 living
1920Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 49, md.
1930Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 50, md., 1st. md. age 18

Family

James Ivy Crosby b. May 1863, d. 11 January 1940
Marriage*Margaret Whisonant married James Ivy Crosby circa 1888.1 
Children

Citations

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

Elizabeth Whisonant

ID# 46593, b. circa 1871, d. 1 May 1956
Father*Henry Childres
Mother*Betty [unknown] b. Jan 1840, d. 20 Nov 1923
Referenceblack race
Birth*Elizabeth Whisonant was born circa 1871 in SC; Note: Her death certificate incorrectly listed her d.o.b. as 20 Mar 1890. Her parents were listed as "Henry Childers & Betty Whistnant". The informant was Mrs. Katie Miller, Kings Mountain, NC.1 
Marriage*She married Charles Larkins circa 1895.1 
Death*Elizabeth Whisonant died on 1 May 1956 in SC; widowed.2 
Burial*She was buried in Adams Chapel Ch. Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 9
1900Census record not found.
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 36, md., 15 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1920Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 49, md.
1930Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 49, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 69, md., completed the 1st. grade. [e.d. 23-16B, sheet 1B]
Name Variation Elizabeth Whisonant was also known as Lizzie Name used on census reports after she married. 

Family

Charles Larkins b. 12 September 1881, d. 7 March 1951
Marriage*She married Charles Larkins circa 1895.1 
Children

Citations

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

Naoma Whisonant

ID# 46594, b. circa 1874, d. 13 December 1960
Father*Henry Childres; Father's name was lised on Naoma's death certificate.
Mother*Betty [unknown] b. Jan 1840, d. 20 Nov 1923
Referenceblack race
Burial*Naoma Whisonant was buried in Hopewell Cem., Kings Creek, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.096944,-81.463333.1 
Birth*She was born circa 1874 in SC.2 
Marriage*She married George Parker circa 1891. 
Death*Naoma Whisonant died on 13 December 1960 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC; widowed. The informant on her death certificate was "Maggie Morgan, Kings Mountain, NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 6
1900Cherokee Co., SCage 20, md.1 yrs., 3 ch., 1 living (Note: Age is incorrect.)
1920Cherokee Co., SCage 47, md.
1930Cherokee Co., SCage 55, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Kings Creek, Cherokee Co., SCage 68, md., completed the 2nd. grade. [e.d. 11-2, sheet 11B]

Family

George Parker b. circa 1873
Marriage*Naoma Whisonant married George Parker circa 1891. 

Citations

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

Lhistra Whisonant

ID# 46595, b. circa 1888
Father*Lewis Whisonant b. c 1850, d. 15 May 1930
Mother*Diannah [unknown] b. c 1852
Referenceblack race
Birth*Lhistra Whisonant was born circa 1888 in SC.1 
Census*Lhistra Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SC, age 12. 

Citations

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

Walter Alexander Whisnant1,2

ID# 46596, b. 8 January 1886, d. August 1972
Father*Riley Freeman Whisonant b. May 1856
Mother*Louise Benson b. Jan 1859
Referenceblack race
Birth*Walter Alexander Whisnant was born on 8 January 1886 in Wellford, Spartanburg Co., SC.1,3,2 
Marriage*He married Druscilla Mason circa 1911.4 
Marriage*Walter Alexander Whisnant married Pearl E. [unknown] before 1940. 
Death*Walter Alexander Whisnant died in August 1972 in New York, New York Co., NY, at age 86.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 14
1910Census record not found
1920Bronx Co., NYage 34, md., waiter for railroad. His sister-in-law Louise Mason, age 20, single, resides in the household.
1930Bronx, Bronx Co., NYage 44, md., waiter for railroad, 1st. md. age 25
1940Manhattan, New York Co., NYage 53, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is a Waiter for the Pullman Co., His wage last year was $924. He rents his home for $55. [e.d. 31-1802, sheet 14A, household #273]
Residence* In April 1942 Walter lived in New York City, New York Co., NY.3 

Family 1

Druscilla Mason b. circa 1889, d. 19 September 1933
Marriage*He married Druscilla Mason circa 1911.4 
Child
  • Ruth Whisnant

Family 2

Pearl E. [unknown] b. circa 1893
Marriage*Walter Alexander Whisnant married Pearl E. [unknown] before 1940. 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Lillian Whisonant

ID# 46597, b. September 1888
Father*Riley Freeman Whisonant b. May 1856
Mother*Louise Benson b. Jan 1859
Referenceblack race
Birth*Lillian Whisonant was born in September 1888 in SC.1 
Census*Lillian Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, age 12. 

Citations

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

Edward Orthinel Whisnant

ID# 46598, b. 12 September 1891, d. 20 July 1963
Father*Riley Freeman Whisonant b. May 1856
Mother*Louise Benson b. Jan 1859
Referenceblack race
Birth*Edward Orthinel Whisnant was born on 12 September 1891 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC.1,2,3,4,5 
Marriage*He married Isabe [unknown]. 
Death*Edward Orthinel Whisnant died on 20 July 1963 in Norwalk, Fairfield Co., CT, at age 71.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 9
1910Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SCage 19, single, "Edward"
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found
Name Variation Edward Orthinel Whisnant was also known as Edward.6 
Residence In 1918 Edward lived in Niagara Falls, Niagara Co., NY; single. 
Residence In 1942 Edward lived in New York City, New York Co., NY. 
Residence* In March 1949 Edward lived in Norwalk, Fairfield Co., CT. 

Family

Isabe [unknown] b. circa 1910
Marriage*He married Isabe [unknown]. 

Citations

  1. [S399] Connecticut Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1949-2001.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  5. [S188] Birth Certificate.
  6. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Erick Floyd Whisnant1,2

ID# 46600, b. 28 September 1894, d. 12 February 1971
Father*Riley Freeman Whisonant b. May 1856
Mother*Louise Benson b. Jan 1859
Referenceblack race
Birth*Erick Floyd Whisnant was born on 28 September 1894 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC.1,3,2,4,5 
Marriage*He married Edina Whittington. 
Marriage*Erick Floyd Whisnant married Eliza [unknown].1 
Divorce*Erick Floyd Whisnant and Eliza [unknown] were divorced before 1968. 
Death*Erick Floyd Whisnant died on 12 February 1971 in Newtown, Fairfield Co., CT, at age 76.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 5
1910Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 15
1920Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PAage 23, md., engineer in factory. He and his wife Enda reside with his wife's parents Joseph & Harriett Whittington. [e.d 1805, sheet 9B]
1930Census record not found.
1940Norwalk, Fairfield Co., CTage 40, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is a laborer in the W.P.A. His wage last year was $726. He rents a home for $12. [e.d. 1-99A, sheet 2A, household #20]
Residence In 1918 Erick lived in Bronx, Bronx Co., NY.4 
Residence In April 1942 Erick lived in Fairfield Co., CT.2 
Residence* In March 1949 Erick lived in New York City, New York Co., NY. 

Family 1

Edina Whittington b. circa 1901
Marriage*He married Edina Whittington. 

Family 2

Eliza [unknown] b. 6 August 1896, d. 28 August 1973
Marriage*Erick Floyd Whisnant married Eliza [unknown].1 
Divorce*Erick Floyd Whisnant and Eliza [unknown] were divorced before 1968. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S399] Connecticut Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1949-2001.
  2. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  4. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  5. [S188] Birth Certificate.