Dewey Ernest Whisnant

ID# 10336, b. 18 April 1917, d. 20 April 1975
Father*Ernest Alexander Whisenant b. 18 Mar 1892, d. 26 Jul 1948
Mother*Ida Marie Parker b. 10 Nov 1895, d. 13 Feb 1964
Birth*Dewey Ernest Whisnant was born on 18 April 1917 in Burke Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 18 Apr 1918. The informant was Donnie S. Whisnant, wife, Valdese, NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Artie Jane Lail. 
Death*Dewey Ernest Whisnant died on 20 April 1975 in Burke Co., NC, at age 58; married.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 3 yrs., 4 months
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 13
1940Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 23, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a printer. He owns his home valued at $600. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-2, sheet 10B, line 41, household #171]
Milit-Beg*Dewey Ernest Whisnant began military service on 25 January 1945 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 25 November 1945; Rank: MM1. 

Family 1

Artie Jane Lail b. 14 August 1918, d. 4 June 1955
Marriage*He married Artie Jane Lail. 
Children
  • Ernest Wayne Whisnant+ b. 27 Aug 1937, d. 9 Aug 1998
  • Rama Jean Whisnant
  • Barbara Jane Whisnant
  • Dewey Earl Whisnant
  • Benny Rann Whisnant
  • Alice Renie Whisnant

Family 2

Donnie S. [unknown]

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.