William Theodore Whisnant

ID# 8532, b. 23 September 1916, d. 7 September 1977
Father*Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945
Mother*Mertle Ann Powell b. 26 Nov 1882, d. 12 Jan 1952
Birth*William Theodore Whisnant was born on 23 September 1916 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Murphy Iona Long. 
Death*William Theodore Whisnant died on 7 September 1977 in Buncombe Co., NC, at age 60; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 4 yrs., 1 month
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 13
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 23, single, completed 3 years of school. He is employed as a sander at a furniture factory. His wage last year was $504. He resides in the household of his parents.
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*William Theodore Whisnant began military service on 9 December 1942 in SC U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 5 December 1945. 
Note*He He was a self-employed sheetrock finisher. Graveside military rites were conducted at his funeral by the Morganton Veterans ceremonial Team. 

Family

Murphy Iona Long b. 18 April 1914, d. 13 April 1986
Marriage*He married Murphy Iona Long. 

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.