John William Whisnant1

ID# 11565, b. 12 January 1921, d. 25 January 1975
Father*Alfred Lloyd Whisnant b. 25 Jan 1891, d. 27 Oct 1970
Mother*Nanie Kate Pope b. 7 Jan 1892, d. 15 Sep 1949
Birth*John William Whisnant was born on 12 January 1921 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Gladys Kirby on 29 November 1941 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*John William Whisnant died on 25 January 1975 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 54.1 
Burial*He was buried in Catawba Mem. Park Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.696667,-81.273889.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 9
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 19, single, completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a shipping clerk at a hosiery mill. His wage last year was $780. He resides with his parents.
Name Variation John William Whisnant was also known as Joe W. Whisnant. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 6 September 1943 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 12 December 1945. 

Family

Gladys Kirby b. 2 August 1921, d. 7 July 2008
Marriage*He married Gladys Kirby on 29 November 1941 in Catawba Co., NC.2 

Citations

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