Ephraim Whisnant

ID# 464, b. 12 February 1824, d. 19 July 1875
Father*Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1803, d. a 1880
Mother*Nancy McCurry b. c 1805, d. 1873
Birth*Ephraim Whisnant was born on 12 February 1824 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary S. Gentry on 23 September 1849 in Ste. Genevieve Co., MO.2,3 
Death*Ephraim Whisnant died on 19 July 1875 at age 51.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Union, Ste. Genevieve Co., MOage 26, teamster
1860Whiteside, Rutherford Co., NCage 36, farmer, real estate value $510., personal property value $75.
1870Clarksville, Johnson Co., ARage 45, farmer
Note*From the book North Carolina Troops, 1861-1865, page 40: Resided in Rutherford County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in McDowell County at age 39, Oct 2, 1863, for the war. Reportted present in Oct-Dec 1863, and May-Aug 1864. Wounded in both legs at Fort Stedman, VA, Mar 25, 1865. Hospitalized at Richmond, VA. Captured in hospital at Richmond on Apr 3, 1865. Transferred to Point Lookout, MD, May 9, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on or about Jun 28, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. 

Family

Mary S. Gentry b. 27 September 1834, d. 9 December 1911
Marriage*Ephraim Whisnant married Mary S. Gentry on 23 September 1849 in Ste. Genevieve Co., MO.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] Family Bible.
  2. [S24] Letter, Dana Lynn Schulter to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.