Thomas Fielding Bell

ID# 4703, b. circa 1802, d. 28 November 1872
Birth*Thomas Fielding Bell was born circa 1802 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Whisonant, daughter of Michael Abner Whisonant and Mary Wiseman Blalock. 
Death*Thomas Fielding Bell died on 28 November 1872 in SC.1 
Burial*He was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 48, farmer
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 58, farmer

Family

Elizabeth Whisonant b. 12 July 1808, d. 27 December 1859
Children

Citations

  1. [S49] Letter, Wanda Ledwell to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Lucy B. Whisonant

ID# 4705, b. 1815, d. 11 October 1855
Father*Michael Abner Whisonant b. 17 Sep 1786, d. 3 Nov 1854
Mother*Mary Wiseman Blalock b. 29 Jan 1786, d. 10 Jun 1832
Birth*Lucy B. Whisonant was born in 1815.1 
Marriage*She married David D. Hardin. 
Death*Lucy B. Whisonant died on 11 October 1855.1 
Burial*She was buried in David Hardin Cem., Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Census*Lucy B. Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Cleveland Co., NC, age 34, md. 

Family

David D. Hardin b. 26 November 1814, d. 15 December 1887
Children

Citations

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

David D. Hardin

ID# 4706, b. 26 November 1814, d. 15 December 1887
Birth*David D. Hardin was born on 26 November 1814 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Lucy B. Whisonant, daughter of Michael Abner Whisonant and Mary Wiseman Blalock. 
Death*David D. Hardin died on 15 December 1887 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 73. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 35, md., farmer, R$100.
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 46, farmer, R$2000.
1880Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 65, md.His wife is Louisa, age 48.

Family

Lucy B. Whisonant b. 1815, d. 11 October 1855
Children

Christine Kramer

ID# 4710, b. 7 October 1949, d. 9 August 2011
Referenceunknown husband
Birth*Christine Kramer was born on 7 October 1949.1 
Death*She died on 9 August 2011 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, at age 61.1 
Burial*She was buried in Saint Mary Magdalene Cem., Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, 41.203889,-95.985000. 
Obituary*

Citations

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

Alva Elwin Whisnant

ID# 4716, b. 9 June 1934, d. 3 January 1999
Father*Robert Roosevelt Whisnant b. 19 Feb 1904, d. 24 May 1968
Mother*Ollie Mae Rhamy b. 5 Apr 1905, d. 10 Nov 1991
Birth*Alva Elwin Whisnant was born on 9 June 1934 in AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Shirley Loretta Roundtree. 
Death*Alva Elwin Whisnant died on 3 January 1999 in Cromwell, Seminole Co., OK, at age 64.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Little Cem., Little, Seminole Co., OK, 35.347222,-96.670556; U.S.A.F. 
Census*Alva Elwin Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Earlsboro, Pottawatomie Co., OK, age 5. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 7 April 1952 U.S. Air Force enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 6 April 1956. 

Family

Shirley Loretta Roundtree b. 19 March 1937, d. 7 April 1997
Marriage*He married Shirley Loretta Roundtree. 
Children
  • Dennis Whisnant
  • Leslie Whisnant

Citations

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

Howard William Whisnant

ID# 4717, b. 8 September 1921, d. 8 December 1997
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*Howard William Whisnant was born on 8 September 1921 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 8 December 1997 in Forsyth Co., NC, at age 76; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Forsyth Memorial Park Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, 36.154167,-80.327500; Sgt. U.S. Army, World War II. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 8
1940Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 18, single, completed 2 years of high school. He is employed in the machine room at a furniture factory. His wage last year was $600. He resides with his parents.
Milit-Beg*Howard William Whisnant began military service on 6 January 1942 in NC U. S. Army enlistment. 

Family

Margaret Louise Biggerstaff
Children
  • Jan Katrice Whisnant
  • Jill Leigh Whisnant

Citations

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

Betty Joyce Bridges

ID# 4721, b. 11 September 1931, d. 5 March 1997
Father*Charles Abernathy Bridges b. 12 Sep 1902, d. 8 Jun 1965
Mother*Sarah Kathleen Whisnant b. 26 Nov 1903, d. 17 Oct 1978
Birth*Betty Joyce Bridges was born on 11 September 1931; She married Calvin Peace. 
Death*She died on 5 March 1997 in NC at age 65.1 
Census*Betty Joyce Bridges appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, age 8, completed the 3rd. grade. 

Citations

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

Charles Abernathy Bridges Jr.

ID# 4728, b. 28 March 1939, d. 15 October 1999
Father*Charles Abernathy Bridges b. 12 Sep 1902, d. 8 Jun 1965
Mother*Sarah Kathleen Whisnant b. 26 Nov 1903, d. 17 Oct 1978
Birth*Charles Abernathy Bridges Jr. was born on 28 March 1939 in Cleveland Co., NC; He married Edith Butler. 
Death*He died on 15 October 1999 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 60.1 
Census*Charles Abernathy Bridges Jr. appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, age 1. 

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Marcus Levi Whisnant

ID# 4743, b. October 1869, d. 23 May 1871
Father*John Oliver Whisnant b. 18 Jul 1831, d. 4 Nov 1901
Mother*Susannah Towery b. 16 Jun 1829, d. 26 Aug 1898
Birth*Marcus Levi Whisnant was born in October 1869 in NC.1 
Death*He died on 23 May 1871 in NC at age 1.2 
CensusMarcus Levi Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Cleveland Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S50] Family Bible.