Howard Preston Whisnant

ID# 4858, b. 20 January 1910, d. 30 January 2003
Father*William Preston Whisonant b. 13 Aug 1859, d. 6 May 1946
Mother*Mary Brown Castles b. 29 Oct 1868, d. 27 Apr 1963
Birth*Howard Preston Whisnant was born on 20 January 1910 in SC.1 
Marriage*He married Virginia Winston Timberlake on 29 September 1933 in Gaston Co., NC. 
Death*Howard Preston Whisnant died on 30 January 2003 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 93.2 
Burial*He was buried in Oakwood Cem., Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.261389,-81.188333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hickory Grove, York Co., SCage 2 months
1920Bethel, York Co., SCage 9
1930Bethel, York Co., SCage 19, single, living at home
1940Census record not found.

Family

Virginia Winston Timberlake b. 17 November 1912, d. 14 August 1989
Marriage*Howard Preston Whisnant married Virginia Winston Timberlake on 29 September 1933 in Gaston Co., NC. 
Children
  • Ann Mason Whisnant
  • William Preston Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S74] Letter, Joy Laurice Whisonant Sparrow to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Virginia Winston Timberlake

ID# 4859, b. 17 November 1912, d. 14 August 1989
Birth*Virginia Winston Timberlake was born on 17 November 1912 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Howard Preston Whisnant, son of William Preston Whisonant and Mary Brown Castles, on 29 September 1933 in Gaston Co., NC. 
Death*Virginia Winston Timberlake died on 14 August 1989 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 76; married.2 
Burial*She was buried in Oakwood Cem., Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.261389,-81.188333. 

Family

Howard Preston Whisnant b. 20 January 1910, d. 30 January 2003
Children
  • Ann Mason Whisnant
  • William Preston Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S74] Letter, Joy Laurice Whisonant Sparrow to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Fred Lee Whisnant

ID# 4861, b. 7 March 1907, d. 1 January 1967
Father*Richard W. Whisnant b. 19 Aug 1882, d. 10 Feb 1954
Mother*Mary Ella Branch b. 18 Aug 1876, d. 6 Dec 1966
Birth*Fred Lee Whisnant was born on 7 March 1907 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Amanda May Carpenter circa 1929. 
Death*Fred Lee Whisnant died on 1 January 1967 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 59; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.139167.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Lower Creek, Caldwell Co., NCage 4
1920Dallas, Gaston Co., NCage 12
1930Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 21, md., doffer at cotton mill, 1st. md. age 20
1940Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 36, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is employed as a twister at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $525. He rents a home for $2. [e.d. 36-4B, sheet 5A, household #74]
Name Variation Fred Lee Whisnant was also known as William Fred Lee Whisnant.2 

Family

Amanda May Carpenter b. 9 August 1911, d. 17 December 1984
Marriage*He married Amanda May Carpenter circa 1929. 
Children

Citations

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

Amanda May Carpenter

ID# 4862, b. 9 August 1911, d. 17 December 1984
Birth*Amanda May Carpenter was born on 9 August 1911 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Fred Lee Whisnant, son of Richard W. Whisnant and Mary Ella Branch, circa 1929. 
Death*Amanda May Carpenter died on 17 December 1984 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 73; widow.1 
Burial*She was buried in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.139167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 17, md., 1st. md. age 16, spooler at cotton mill.
1940Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 28, md., completed the 3rd. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Fred Lee Whisnant b. 7 March 1907, d. 1 January 1967
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Rachel Evelyn Whisnant

ID# 4863, b. 1 April 1937, d. 11 June 1999
Father*Fred Lee Whisnant b. 7 Mar 1907, d. 1 Jan 1967
Mother*Amanda May Carpenter b. 9 Aug 1911, d. 17 Dec 1984
Birth*Rachel Evelyn Whisnant was born on 1 April 1937 in Gaston Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 11 June 1999 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 62.1 
Census*Rachel Evelyn Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC, age 3. 

Family

Wesley Farrell Hermes
Children
  • Melissa Ann Hermes3
  • Darrell Dwayne Hermes3

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Clifford Yatch Whisnant

ID# 4866, b. 11 December 1927, d. 10 November 1981
Father*Ladson D. Whisnant b. Jul 1882
Mother*Dora Etta Green b. 7 Aug 1886, d. 13 Mar 1961
Birth*Clifford Yatch Whisnant was born on 11 December 1927 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Georgia Louise Earny. 
Death*Clifford Yatch Whisnant died on 10 November 1981 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 53; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cem., Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC, 35.321667,-81.048056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NCage 4
1940Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 12, not attending school, completed the 3rd. grade.

Family

Georgia Louise Earny b. 15 August 1928, d. 8 February 2010
Child
  • Gary Yatch Whisnant

Citations

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

Georgia Louise Earny

ID# 4867, b. 15 August 1928, d. 8 February 2010
Birth*Georgia Louise Earny was born on 15 August 1928 in Gaston Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Clifford Yatch Whisnant, son of Ladson D. Whisnant and Dora Etta Green. 
Death*Georgia Louise Earny died on 8 February 2010 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 81.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cem., Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC, 35.321667,-81.048056. 
Obituary*

Family

Clifford Yatch Whisnant b. 11 December 1927, d. 10 November 1981
Child
  • Gary Yatch Whisnant

Citations

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

Helen Magdaline Montgomery

ID# 4868, b. 30 April 1923, d. 22 March 1991
Marriage*Helen Magdaline Montgomery married Plato David Whisnant, son of Ladson D. Whisnant and Dora Etta Green. 
Birth*Helen Magdaline Montgomery was born on 30 April 1923 in Gaston Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 22 March 1991 in Belmont, Gaston Co., NC, at age 67; married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Greenwood Cem., Belmont, Gaston Co., NC, 35.237500,-81.043056. 

Family

Plato David Whisnant b. 5 November 1925, d. 31 March 2002
Children
  • David Lee Whisnant
  • Roger Dale Whisnant
  • Michael Allen Whisnant Sr.
  • Ronald Ray Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Carolyn Denise Whisnant

ID# 4872, b. 13 August 1955, d. 24 December 1998
Father*Howard Glenn Whisnant b. 19 Dec 1932, d. 1 Jul 1991
Mother*Betty Jo Hughes
Birth*Carolyn Denise Whisnant was born on 13 August 1955 in Gaston Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Vestle Bruce Conner on 24 June 1972 in Gaston Co., NC.2 
Death*Carolyn Denise Whisnant died on 24 December 1998 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 43; married.1 

Family

Vestle Bruce Conner b. circa 1953
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Richard W. Whisnant

ID# 4875, b. 19 August 1882, d. 10 February 1954
Father*Todd Robert Whisenant b. May 1848, d. 26 Sep 1918
Mother*Sarah Eveline Bean b. Jul 1852, d. b 1918
Birth*Richard W. Whisnant was born on 19 August 1882 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Ella Branch on 8 August 1903 in Caldwell Co., NC.3,4 
Death*Richard W. Whisnant died on 10 February 1954 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 71.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.139167.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Lower Creek, Caldwell Co., NCage 37, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., 3 ch. living. works in cotton mill
1920Dallas, Gaston Co., NCage 37, md., spooler, cotton mill
1930Dallas, Gaston Co., NCage 48, md., runs spooler at cotton mill, 1st. md. age 20. His wife is not in the household.
1940Dallas, Gaston Co., NCage 56, md., completed no schooling. He is employed. His wage last year was $725. He rents a home for $5. [e.d. 36-14, sheet 2B, household #30]
Name Variation Richard W. Whisnant was also known as Dick. 

Family

Mary Ella Branch b. 18 August 1876, d. 6 December 1966
Marriage*He married Mary Ella Branch on 8 August 1903 in Caldwell Co., NC.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 21 Aug 1879.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  4. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Carl Richard Whisnant

ID# 4877, b. 14 October 1931, d. 5 November 1977
Father*Fred Lee Whisnant b. 7 Mar 1907, d. 1 Jan 1967
Mother*Amanda May Carpenter b. 9 Aug 1911, d. 17 Dec 1984
ReferenceC^
Birth*Carl Richard Whisnant was born on 14 October 1931 in Gaston Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 5 November 1977 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 46. 
Burial*He was buried in Long Creek Memorial Bapt. Ch. Cem., Dallas, Gaston Co., NC.2 
Census*Carl Richard Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC, age 9, completed the 2nd. grade. 

Family

Loraine Arrendale
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] PublicData.com, online http://PublicData.com
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Perry Cornelius Whisnant

ID# 4878, b. 5 January 1863, d. 4 December 1942
Father*Perry Whisonant b. 15 Sep 1832, d. 30 Jul 1862
Mother*Caroline A. Willard b. 19 Sep 1831, d. 21 Apr 1896
Birth*Perry Cornelius Whisnant was born on 5 January 1863 in York Co., SC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Isabella Edwards on 6 October 1886 in Union Co., SC.1 
Marriage*Perry Cornelius Whisnant married Mary Louise Stokes on 29 January 1896.1 
Death*Perry Cornelius Whisnant died on 4 December 1942 in Union Co., SC, at age 79; widowed.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Whisnant-Roger Cem., Union Co., SC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census record not found
1880Union, Union Co., SCage 16, resides with mother.
1900Union, Union Co., SCage 37, md. 3 yrs.
1910Union Co., SCage 45, md. 1 time, 10 yrs.
1920Union, Union Co., SCage 57, md., dry goods store keeper
1930Union, Union Co., SCage 68, md., 1st. md. age 24, own a wholesale grocery store, own home, real estate value $4000., vet: no
1940Buffalo, Union Co., SCage 77, widow, completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a Special Delivery Man for the U.S. Post office. His wage last year was $100. He owns a home valued at $2000. [e.d. 44-24, sheet 30B, household #413]

Family 1

Isabella Edwards b. 20 July 1870, d. 29 July 1896
Marriage*Perry Cornelius Whisnant married Isabella Edwards on 6 October 1886 in Union Co., SC.1 
Children

Family 2

Mary Louise Stokes b. June 1872, d. 11 February 1937
Marriage*Perry Cornelius Whisnant married Mary Louise Stokes on 29 January 1896.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S139] Barbara Jo Carter Whisenant, "Whisenant, Barbara Jo," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1997.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Isabella Edwards

ID# 4879, b. 20 July 1870, d. 29 July 1896
Birth*Isabella Edwards was born on 20 July 1870; Her father was Jonathan Edwards.1 
Marriage*She married Perry Cornelius Whisnant, son of Perry Whisonant and Caroline A. Willard, on 6 October 1886 in Union Co., SC.2 
Death*Isabella Edwards died on 29 July 1896 at age 26.1 
Burial*She was buried in Whisnant-Roger Cem., Union Co., SC. 

Family

Perry Cornelius Whisnant b. 5 January 1863, d. 4 December 1942
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S139] Barbara Jo Carter Whisenant, "Whisenant, Barbara Jo," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1997.

James Danny Whisnant

ID# 4883, b. 19 January 1950, d. 11 September 1965
Father*Carl Richard Whisnant b. 14 Oct 1931, d. 5 Nov 1977
Mother*Loraine Arrendale
Birth*James Danny Whisnant was born on 19 January 1950 in Gaston Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 11 September 1965 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 15.1 
Burial*He was buried in Long Creek Memorial Bapt. Ch. Cem., Dallas, Gaston Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Thomas L. Whisenhunt

ID# 4884, b. circa 1819, d. 21 January 1821
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Thomas L. Whisenhunt was born circa 1819. 
Death*He died on 21 January 1821 in Forsyth Co., NC.1 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cem., Clemmons, Forsyth Co., NC, 35.993056,-80.405000. 

Citations

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

Thomas Wesley Whisenhunt1

ID# 4885, b. 11 August 1893, d. 6 April 1963
Father*William Daniel Whisenhunt b. 14 May 1866, d. 22 Nov 1923
Mother*Mary D. Spry b. 25 May 1869, d. 25 Jun 1954
Birth*Thomas Wesley Whisenhunt was born on 11 August 1893 in NC.2,1,3 
Marriage*He married Clara Maranda Spry. 
Marriage*Thomas Wesley Whisenhunt married Mary Victoria Keaton. 
Death*Thomas Wesley Whisenhunt died on 6 April 1963 in Forsyth Co., NC, at age 69; married.4,3 
Burial*He was buried in First Christian Ch. of Clemmons Cem., Clemmons, Forsyth Co., NC, 35.994167,-80.362222.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900South Fork, Forsyth Co., NCage 6
1910Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NCage 16, single, living at home
1920Arcadia, Davidson Co., NCage 29, md. He and family are living with his parents.
1930Old Town, Forsyth Co., NCage 37, widowed, works on dairy farm.
1940South Fork, Forsyth Co., NCage 47, md., completed th 7th. grade. He is not employed. He rents his home for $6. [s.d. 5, e.d. 343-22, sheet 5A, line 30, household #80]

Family 1

Clara Maranda Spry b. 31 January 1896, d. 15 March 1930
Marriage*Thomas Wesley Whisenhunt married Clara Maranda Spry. 
Children

Family 2

Mary Victoria Keaton b. 15 March 1909, d. 2 August 1994
Marriage*Thomas Wesley Whisenhunt married Mary Victoria Keaton. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Mary Victoria Keaton1

ID# 4886, b. 15 March 1909, d. 2 August 1994
Birth*Mary Victoria Keaton was born on 15 March 1909 in NC.2 
Marriage*She married Thomas Wesley Whisenhunt, son of William Daniel Whisenhunt and Mary D. Spry. 
Death*Mary Victoria Keaton died on 2 August 1994 in Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC, at age 85; widow.3,1 
Burial*She was buried in First Christian Ch. of Clemmons Cem., Clemmons, Forsyth Co., NC, 35.994167,-80.362222. 
Census*Mary Victoria Keaton appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in South Fork, Forsyth Co., NC, age 31, md., completed the 3rd. grade. She is not employed. 

Family

Thomas Wesley Whisenhunt b. 11 August 1893, d. 6 April 1963
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  3. [S21] Michael Tab Whisenhunt, "Whisenhunt, Michael Tab," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Aug 1999.

Rufus Nathaniel Whisenhunt1

ID# 4887, b. 18 September 1902, d. 24 January 1962
Father*Henry Pink Whisenhunt b. Nov 1873, d. b 1910
Mother*Ellen White b. 1 Jul 1876, d. 9 Apr 1959
Birth*Rufus Nathaniel Whisenhunt was born on 18 September 1902 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Grace Williams on 23 December 1924 in Forsyth Co., NC.2 
Death*Rufus Nathaniel Whisenhunt died on 24 January 1962 in Forsyth Co., NC, at age 59; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Bethel United Meth. Ch. Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, 36.052778,-80.304167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Broadbay, Forsyth Co., NCage 7
1920South Fork, Forsyth Co., NCage 17, carder at cotton mill. He's living with his mother and step-father Ellen & William Holt. This census listed his last name as "Holt".
1930South Fork, Forsyth Co., NCage 26, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 20
1940Hanestown-Country Club, Forsyth Co., NCage 35, md., completed the 2nd. grade. He is employed as a spooler at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $864. He rents a home for $8. His mother resides in the household. [e.d. 34-23, sheet 18A, household #312]
Name Variation As of 1930, Rufus Nathaniel Whisenhunt was also known as Rufus Whisenant.3 

Family

Grace Williams b. 17 September 1904, d. 15 November 1992
Marriage*He married Grace Williams on 23 December 1924 in Forsyth Co., NC.2 
Child
  • Therma L. Whisenhunt

Citations

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

Grace Williams

ID# 4888, b. 17 September 1904, d. 15 November 1992
Birth*Grace Williams was born on 17 September 1904 in VA.1 
Marriage*She married Rufus Nathaniel Whisenhunt, son of Henry Pink Whisenhunt and Ellen White, on 23 December 1924 in Forsyth Co., NC.2 
Death*Grace Williams died on 15 November 1992 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 88; widow.2,1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930South Fork, Forsyth Co., NCage 23, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Hanestown-Country Club, Forsyth Co., NCage 34, md., completed the 3rd. grade. She is employed as a winder at a cotton mill. Her wage last year was $675.

Family

Rufus Nathaniel Whisenhunt b. 18 September 1902, d. 24 January 1962
Child
  • Therma L. Whisenhunt

Citations

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

infant Whisenhunt

ID# 4889, d. 28 September 1943
Father*Maney Wesley Whisenhunt b. 15 Sep 1898, d. 20 Jul 1977
Mother*Myrtle Hawkes b. 25 Oct 1903, d. 12 Dec 1973
Death*Infant Whisenhunt died on 28 September 1943 in Forsyth Co., GA.1 
Burial*He was buried in Bethel United Meth. Ch. Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, 36.052778,-80.304167. 
Note*Infant Whisenhunt I have no additional information pertaining to this person. 

Citations

  1. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

William Hutson Whisenhunt

ID# 4891, b. 7 July 1900, d. 4 October 1957
Father*William Daniel Whisenhunt b. 14 May 1866, d. 22 Nov 1923
Mother*Mary D. Spry b. 25 May 1869, d. 25 Jun 1954
Birth*William Hutson Whisenhunt was born on 7 July 1900 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Angeline Tedder on 24 February 1926 in Forsyth Co., NC.3 
Death*William Hutson Whisenhunt died on 4 October 1957 in Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, at age 57; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Pleasant Fork Cem., Forsyth Co., NC, 36.037778,-80.264444.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NCage 10
1920Census record not found
1930South Fork, Forsyth Co., NCage 27, md., 1st. md. age 19, farmer, rents home, vet: no.
1940South Fork, Forsyth Co., NCage 39, md., completed no schooling. He is employed as a farm laborer. His wage last year was $290. He rents his home for $8. [s.d. 5, e.d. 34-25, sheet 13A, line 1, household #217]
Nickname William Hutson Whisenhunt also went by the name of Willie. 

Family

Sarah Angeline Tedder b. 29 March 1907, d. 17 September 1982
Marriage*He married Sarah Angeline Tedder on 24 February 1926 in Forsyth Co., NC.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Ransom Numarn Whisenhunt

ID# 4894, b. 24 July 1913, d. 3 June 1968
Father*Oscar Lee Whisenhunt b. 29 Dec 1872, d. 19 Jul 1937
Mother*Dora Mae Holt b. 24 Mar 1877, d. 1 Aug 1935
Birth*Ransom Numarn Whisenhunt was born on 24 July 1913 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Grace Marie Allgood on 12 January 1935 in Henry Co., VA.3 
Death*Ransom Numarn Whisenhunt died on 3 June 1968 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 54; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, 36.073056,-80.173333.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Forsyth Co., NCage 7
1930South Fork, Forsyth Co., NCage 16, single
1940Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NCage 26, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is employed as a mechanic in a repair garage. His wage last year was $520. He owns a home valued at $1000. [e.d. 34-92, sheet 14A, household #235]

Family

Grace Marie Allgood b. 9 March 1919, d. 18 March 1988
Marriage*Ransom Numarn Whisenhunt married Grace Marie Allgood on 12 January 1935 in Henry Co., VA.3 
Child
  • Jerry Lane Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Grace Marie Allgood

ID# 4895, b. 9 March 1919, d. 18 March 1988
Birth*Grace Marie Allgood was born on 9 March 1919 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Ransom Numarn Whisenhunt, son of Oscar Lee Whisenhunt and Dora Mae Holt, on 12 January 1935 in Henry Co., VA.2 
Death*Grace Marie Allgood died on 18 March 1988 in NC at age 69. 
Burial*She was buried in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, 36.073056,-80.173333. 
Census*Grace Marie Allgood appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, age 21, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is employed as a clerk in a retail grocery store. Her was last year was $520. 

Family

Ransom Numarn Whisenhunt b. 24 July 1913, d. 3 June 1968
Child
  • Jerry Lane Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

William D. Whisenhunt

ID# 4896, b. 14 May 1876, d. 22 November 1922
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*William D. Whisenhunt was born on 14 May 1876. 
Death*He died on 22 November 1922 at age 46. 
Burial*He was buried in Union Ridge U.M.C. Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Census record not found
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found

Jacob Samuel Whisenhunt

ID# 4898, b. 18 June 1935, d. 16 March 1951
Father*Samuel Wesley Whisenhunt b. 22 Jun 1899, d. 5 Mar 1956
Mother*Martha Jane Ridings b. 1 Sep 1899, d. 12 Nov 1975
Birth*Jacob Samuel Whisenhunt was born on 18 June 1935 in Forsyth Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 16 March 1951 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 15.1 
Burial*He was buried in Union Ridge U.M.C. Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.1 
Census*Jacob Samuel Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, age 5. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

George Whisnant

ID# 4899, b. 3 January 1861, d. 22 January 1861
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*George Whisnant was born on 3 January 1861 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Death*He died on 22 January 1861 in Cleveland Co., NC. 

William Graham Whisnant

ID# 4900, b. 18 February 1886, d. 24 January 1935
Mother*Eliza Jane Whisenhunt b. Aug 1858
Birth*William Graham Whisnant was born on 18 February 1886 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Leckie A. Spargo on 15 February 1911 in NC. 
Death*William Graham Whisnant died on 24 January 1935 in Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 48; married. Note: On his death certificate the name of his father is listed as "Illegitimate". His mother is listed as "Liza Whisnant".2 
Burial*He was buried in Stanley Cem., Stanley, Gaston Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Stanley, Gaston Co., NCage 23, single, resides with mother
1920Stanley, Gaston Co., NCage 34, md., works at cotton mill
1930Stanley, Gaston Co., NCage 40, md., weaver at cotton mill
Name Variation William Graham Whisnant was also known as Gray. 

Family

Leckie A. Spargo b. 3 February 1892, d. 7 March 1990
Marriage*He married Leckie A. Spargo on 15 February 1911 in NC. 
Children

Citations

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