Irene Beryl Mize

ID# 4952, b. 5 September 1935, d. 23 July 1994
Birth*Irene Beryl Mize was born on 5 September 1935 in NC.1 
Death*She died on 23 July 1994 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 58; divorced.1 
Burial*She was buried in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.139167. 

Family

William Wilson Whisnant
Children
  • Margaret Ann Whisnant
  • Kenneth Lee Whisnant
  • Dorthy Kay Whisnant
  • Robert Allen Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Tommy James Whisnant

ID# 4957, b. 25 December 1924, d. 21 October 1966
Father*William Wilkes Whisnant b. Feb 1885, d. 21 Mar 1943
Mother*Elizada Ellen Morrison b. c 1890
Birth*Tommy James Whisnant was born on 25 December 1924 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 25 Dec 1923. The informant was Mrs. Annie W. Faulkner, Gastonia, NC.1 
Death*He died on 21 October 1966 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 41; divorced.2,1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Armstrong Cem., Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.176667.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 5
1940Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 15, not attending school, and has completed no schooling. He is listed as a "new worker". He resides with his parents.

Family

Geraldine Marie Brooks
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Patricia Gail Whisnant

ID# 4960, b. 17 November 1956, d. 14 March 2011
Father*Tommy James Whisnant b. 25 Dec 1924, d. 21 Oct 1966
Mother*Geraldine Marie Brooks
Birth*Patricia Gail Whisnant was born on 17 November 1956 in Gaston Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 14 March 2011 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 54.2 
Burial*She was buried in Olney Presb. Ch. Cem., Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.216111,-81.195556.2 
Obituary*
Residence* In 2004 Patricia lived in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC. 

Family

Danny Lee Morgan
Children
  • Danny Lee Morgan Jr.3
  • Tommy Lee Morgan3
  • Paulette Christine Morgan3
  • Wesley James Morgan3

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Norris Avant Whisnant

ID# 4961, b. 17 May 1932, d. 4 March 1975
Father*Merrett Avant Whisnant b. 13 Jan 1910, d. 19 Sep 1974
Mother*Mary Etta Crotts b. 29 Jun 1911, d. 19 Sep 1974
Birth*Norris Avant Whisnant was born on 17 May 1932 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Marilyn Jeanette Herman. 
Divorce*Norris Avant Whisnant and Marilyn Jeanette Herman were divorced on 9 September 1971 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Death*Norris Avant Whisnant died on 4 March 1975 in Burke Co., NC, at age 42; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Catawba Mem. Park Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.696667,-81.273889.2 
Census*Norris Avant Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Icard, Burke Co., NC, age 7, attending school, completed 1st. grade. 

Family 1

Marilyn Jeanette Herman b. 18 February 1936, d. 3 January 2013
Children
  • Ricky Avant Whisnant
  • Randy Alan Whisnant
  • Cathy Elaine Whisnant b. 3 Mar 1957, d. 4 Sep 1994
  • Jenny Carole Whisnant

Family 2

Willie Mae Pittman

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Marilyn Jeanette Herman

ID# 4962, b. 18 February 1936, d. 3 January 2013
Birth*Marilyn Jeanette Herman was born on 18 February 1936 in Mecklenburg Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Norris Avant Whisnant, son of Merrett Avant Whisnant and Mary Etta Crotts. 
Divorce*Marilyn Jeanette Herman and Norris Avant Whisnant were divorced on 9 September 1971 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Death*Marilyn Jeanette Herman died on 3 January 2013 in Connelly Springs, Burke Co., NC, at age 76.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Catawba Mem. Park Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.696667,-81.273889. 
Obituary*
Name Variation Marilyn Jeanette Herman was also known as Jan. 
Residence* Marilyn lived in Connelly Springs, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Norris Avant Whisnant b. 17 May 1932, d. 4 March 1975
Marriage*She married Norris Avant Whisnant, son of Merrett Avant Whisnant and Mary Etta Crotts. 
Divorce*Marilyn Jeanette Herman and Norris Avant Whisnant were divorced on 9 September 1971 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Children
  • Ricky Avant Whisnant
  • Randy Alan Whisnant
  • Cathy Elaine Whisnant b. 3 Mar 1957, d. 4 Sep 1994
  • Jenny Carole Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Annie Mae Whisnant

ID# 4964, b. 3 June 1913, d. 9 April 1997
Father*William Wilkes Whisnant b. Feb 1885, d. 21 Mar 1943
Mother*Elizada Ellen Morrison b. c 1890
Birth*Annie Mae Whisnant was born on 3 June 1913 in Gaston Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Paul Benny Nicholas Faulkner Sr. circa 1929. 
Death*Annie Mae Whisnant died on 9 April 1997 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 83; widow.2 
Burial*She was buried in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.139167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 16, md., 1st. md. age 15, spooler at cotton mill. Her and husband live with her parents.
1940Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 26, md., completed the 4th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 36-22, sheet 3A, household #47]

Family

Paul Benny Nicholas Faulkner Sr. b. 18 December 1909, d. 16 April 1981
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Scipio Weldon Whisnant

ID# 4965, b. 5 December 1870, d. 12 November 1949
Father*John Franklin Whisnant b. 27 Aug 1846, d. 5 Sep 1921
Mother*Mary Louisa Bridges b. 2 Apr 1847, d. 15 Dec 1895
Birth*Scipio Weldon Whisnant was born on 5 December 1870 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Frances Elizabeth Wray in 1894 in Cleveland Co., NC.3 
Death*Scipio Weldon Whisnant died on 12 November 1949 in Rowan Co., NC, at age 78; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Chestnut Hill Cem., Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC, 35.659167,-80.483056.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cleveland Co., NCage 10
1900Statesville, Iredell Co., NCage 30, md. 5 yrs., stock trader.
1910Salisbury, Rowan Co., NCage 39, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., horse dealer
1920Monroe, Union Co., NCage 50, md., horse auctioneer
1930Salisbury, Rowan Co., NCage 59, md., stock barn salesman, 1st. md. age 23
1940Salisbury, Rowan Co., NCage 70, md., completed 2 years of college. He is not employed. He rents a farmhouse for $20. [e.d. 80-46, sheet 16B, household #290]
Nickname Scipio Weldon Whisnant also went by the name of Zip. 
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Scipio lived in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC.4 

Family

Frances Elizabeth Wray b. 11 September 1874, d. 11 October 1961
Marriage*He married Frances Elizabeth Wray in 1894 in Cleveland Co., NC.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Frances Elizabeth Wray

ID# 4966, b. 11 September 1874, d. 11 October 1961
Birth*Frances Elizabeth Wray was born on 11 September 1874 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Scipio Weldon Whisnant, son of John Franklin Whisnant and Mary Louisa Bridges, in 1894 in Cleveland Co., NC.3 
Death*Frances Elizabeth Wray died on 11 October 1961 in Cabarrus Co., NC, at age 87; widowed.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Chestnut Hill Cem., Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC, 35.659167,-80.483056.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Statesville, Iredell Co., NCage 25, md. 5 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living.
1910Salisbury, Rowan Co., NCage 35, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living
1920Monroe, Union Co., NCage 45, md.
1930Salisbury, Rowan Co., NCage 54, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Salisbury, Rowan Co., NCage 66, md., completed 1 year of college. She is not employed.
Name Variation As of 1920, Frances Elizabeth Wray was also known as Frances.4 

Family

Scipio Weldon Whisnant b. 5 December 1870, d. 12 November 1949
Marriage*She married Scipio Weldon Whisnant, son of John Franklin Whisnant and Mary Louisa Bridges, in 1894 in Cleveland Co., NC.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Willie May Whisnant

ID# 4967, b. 27 May 1895, d. 22 February 1985
Father*Scipio Weldon Whisnant b. 5 Dec 1870, d. 12 Nov 1949
Mother*Frances Elizabeth Wray b. 11 Sep 1874, d. 11 Oct 1961
Birth*Willie May Whisnant was born on 27 May 1895 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Benton Stanhope Ludwick in 1918 in Forsyth Co., NC.2,3 
Death*Willie May Whisnant died on 22 February 1985 at age 89.1 
Burial*She was buried in Chestnut Hill Cem., Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC, 35.659167,-80.483056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Statesville, Iredell Co., NCage 5
1910Salisbury, Rowan Co., NCage 15, single, female, living at home
1920Salisbury, Rowan Co., NCage 24, md.
1930Salisbury, Rowan Co., NCage 34, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Salisbury, Rowan Co., NCage 44, md., completed 3 years of college. [e.d. 80-39, sheet 5A, household #88]

Family

Thomas Benton Stanhope Ludwick b. 3 June 1892, d. 16 December 1959
Marriage*Willie May Whisnant married Thomas Benton Stanhope Ludwick in 1918 in Forsyth Co., NC.2,3 
Children
  • Frances S. Ludwick4
  • Thomas Benton Stanhope Ludwick Jr.

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Thomas Link Whisnant

ID# 4968, b. 29 November 1896, d. 7 July 1980
Father*Scipio Weldon Whisnant b. 5 Dec 1870, d. 12 Nov 1949
Mother*Frances Elizabeth Wray b. 11 Sep 1874, d. 11 Oct 1961
Birth*Thomas Link Whisnant was born on 29 November 1896 in Roane Co., TN.1,2 
Marriage*He married Marrie Eliz Kluttz on 16 March 1916 in Surry Co., NC. 
Death*Thomas Link Whisnant died on 7 July 1980 in Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC, at age 83; married.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Statesville, Iredell Co., NCage 3
1910Salisbury, Rowan Co., NCage 13
1920Salisbury, Rowan Co., NCage 23, md., a nephew to F. Karl Smith, living in the Smith household.
1930Census record not found
1940Census record not found.

Family

Marrie Eliz Kluttz b. circa 1899
Marriage*Thomas Link Whisnant married Marrie Eliz Kluttz on 16 March 1916 in Surry Co., NC. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Scipio Weldon Whisnant Jr.

ID# 4969, b. 15 September 1898, d. 28 February 1986
Father*Scipio Weldon Whisnant b. 5 Dec 1870, d. 12 Nov 1949
Mother*Frances Elizabeth Wray b. 11 Sep 1874, d. 11 Oct 1961
Birth*Scipio Weldon Whisnant Jr. was born on 15 September 1898 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Georga Mae Forte circa 1918. 
Death*Scipio Weldon Whisnant Jr. died on 28 February 1986 in Wadesboro, Anson Co., NC, at age 87; widowed.3 
Burial*He was buried in Anson Memorial Park Cem., Wadesboro, Anson Co., NC, 34.928611,-80.075833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Statesville, Iredell Co., NCage 1
1910Salisbury, Rowan Co., NCage 11
1920Wadesboro, Anson Co., NCage 20, md. He and his wife are living with her parents.
1930Wadesboro, Anson Co., NCage 30, md., automobile dealer, 1st. md. age 18
1940Wadesboro, Anson Co., NCage 40, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a dealer of automobiles. His wage last year was $0. He owns a home valued at $2500. [e.d. 4-22, sheet 8A, household #137]

Family

Georga Mae Forte b. 28 October 1899, d. 3 November 1973
Marriage*Scipio Weldon Whisnant Jr. married Georga Mae Forte circa 1918. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 15 Sep 1899.
  3. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Samuel Ruben Whisnant

ID# 4970, b. 21 May 1868, d. 1 September 1942
Father*Samuel Whisnant b. Oct 1847
Mother*Veronica Hudson
Birth*Samuel Ruben Whisnant was born on 21 May 1868 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Susan Barbara Lail on 6 November 1890 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Death*Samuel Ruben Whisnant died on 1 September 1942 at age 74.1 
Burial*He was buried in David's Chapel Methodist Cem., Lincoln Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census record not found
1880Census record not found
1900Beams, Lincoln Co., NCage 32, md. 10 yrs., farmer
1910North Brook, Lincoln Co., NCage 41, md. 1 time, 20 yrs., tenant farmer
1920North Brook, Lincoln Co., NCage 51, md., farmer
1930North Brook, Lincoln Co., NCage 62, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22
1940North Brook, Lincoln Co., NCage 71, md., completed the 2nd. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $500. [s.d. 10, e.d. 55-22, sheet 7A, line 21, household #100]

Family

Susan Barbara Lail b. 3 November 1872, d. 20 April 1958
Marriage*Samuel Ruben Whisnant married Susan Barbara Lail on 6 November 1890 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Susan Barbara Lail

ID# 4971, b. 3 November 1872, d. 20 April 1958
Birth*Susan Barbara Lail was born on 3 November 1872 in Lincoln Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Samuel Ruben Whisnant, son of Samuel Whisnant and Veronica Hudson, on 6 November 1890 in Burke Co., NC.3 
Death*Susan Barbara Lail died on 20 April 1958 in Lincoln Co., NC, at age 85; widowed.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in David's Chapel Methodist Cem., Lincoln Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Beams, Lincoln Co., NCage 28, md. 10 yrs., 5 ch., 3 living
1910North Brook, Lincoln Co., NCage 38, md. 1 time, 20 yrs., 7 ch., 4 living
1920North Brook, Lincoln Co., NCage 47, md.
1930North Brook, Lincoln Co., NCage 57, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940North Brook, Lincoln Co., NCage 67, md., completed the 2nd. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Samuel Ruben Whisnant b. 21 May 1868, d. 1 September 1942
Marriage*Susan Barbara Lail married Samuel Ruben Whisnant, son of Samuel Whisnant and Veronica Hudson, on 6 November 1890 in Burke Co., NC.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Charlie Pinkney Whisnant

ID# 4972, b. 2 May 1891, d. 2 September 1985
Father*Samuel Ruben Whisnant b. 21 May 1868, d. 1 Sep 1942
Mother*Susan Barbara Lail b. 3 Nov 1872, d. 20 Apr 1958
Birth*Charlie Pinkney Whisnant was born on 2 May 1891 in NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Laura Maude Williams on 22 December 1912 in Lincoln Co., NC.4 
Marriage*Charlie Pinkney Whisnant married Ruth Hope Benfield. 
Death*Charlie Pinkney Whisnant died on 2 September 1985 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 94; married.5 
Burial*He was buried in David's Chapel Methodist Cem., Lincoln Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Beams, Lincoln Co., NCage 9
1910North Brook, Lincoln Co., NCage 18, single, living at home
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 28, md., farmer
1930North Brook, Lincoln Co., NCage 38, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21
1940North Brook, Lincoln Co., NCage 48, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a farmer. His wage last year was $80. He rents a farmhouse for $5. [s.d. 10, e.d. 55-21, sheet 1B, line 47, household #12]

Family 1

Laura Maude Williams b. 28 March 1891, d. 10 June 1948
Marriage*Charlie Pinkney Whisnant married Laura Maude Williams on 22 December 1912 in Lincoln Co., NC.4 
Children

Family 2

Ruth Hope Benfield b. 26 April 1901, d. 3 March 1989
Marriage*Charlie Pinkney Whisnant married Ruth Hope Benfield. 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  5. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Lillie Mae Whisnant

ID# 4973, b. 7 September 1892, d. 19 September 1971
Father*Samuel Ruben Whisnant b. 21 May 1868, d. 1 Sep 1942
Mother*Susan Barbara Lail b. 3 Nov 1872, d. 20 Apr 1958
Birth*Lillie Mae Whisnant was born on 7 September 1892 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Charles Dennis Parker circa 1921.2 
Death*Lillie Mae Whisnant died on 19 September 1971 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 79; widowed.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Beams, Lincoln Co., NCage 6
1910North Brook, Lincoln Co., NCage 17, single, living at home
1920North Brook, Lincoln Co., NCage 27, single, living at home
1930Cleveland Co., NCage 37, md., 1st. md. age 28

Family

Charles Dennis Parker b. 30 June 1869, d. 25 July 1936
Marriage*Lillie Mae Whisnant married Charles Dennis Parker circa 1921.2 
Children

Citations

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

Laura Jane Whisnant

ID# 4974, b. 22 February 1894, d. 18 November 1980
Father*Samuel Ruben Whisnant b. 21 May 1868, d. 1 Sep 1942
Mother*Susan Barbara Lail b. 3 Nov 1872, d. 20 Apr 1958
Birth*Laura Jane Whisnant was born on 22 February 1894 in NC.1 
Death*She died on 18 November 1980 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 86; never married.1 
Burial*She was buried in David's Chapel Methodist Cem., Lincoln Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Beams, Lincoln Co., NCage 5
1910North Brook, Lincoln Co., NCage 16, single, living at home
1920North Brook, Lincoln Co., NCage 25, single, living at home
1930North Brook, Lincoln Co., NCage 36, single, living at home
1940North Brook, Lincoln Co., NCage 46, single, completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed, and resides with her parents.

Citations

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

George M. Whisnant

ID# 4975, b. 5 February 1858, d. 22 February 1935
Father*Adam Whisnant b. c 1820
Mother*Malenda Crane b. c 1832
Birth*George M. Whisnant was born on 5 February 1858 in NC; Note: His death certificate states that he was born 5 Feb 1853. The informant was Adam Whisenant, Iron Station, NC.1 
Marriage*He married Missouri Melinda Dagenhart on 19 December 1884 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Burial*George M. Whisnant was buried in Lawings Chapel Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC. 
Death*He died on 22 February 1935 in Lincoln Co., NC, at age 77.3,1 
BurialHe was buried in Lawings Chapel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 2
1870Census record not found
1880Census record not found
1900Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 42, md. 16 yrs., farmer
1910Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 52, md. 1 time 23 yrs., farmer
1920Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 62, md., farmer
1930Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 77, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22
Note*George M. Whisnant and George Whistnant Note: I'm wondering if this isn't the same person? Can anyone enlighten me? 

Family

Missouri Melinda Dagenhart b. 7 September 1863
Marriage*George M. Whisnant married Missouri Melinda Dagenhart on 19 December 1884 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Missouri Melinda Dagenhart

ID# 4976, b. 7 September 1863
Birth*Missouri Melinda Dagenhart was born on 7 September 1863 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married George M. Whisnant, son of Adam Whisnant and Malenda Crane, on 19 December 1884 in Catawba Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 36, md. 16 yrs., 5 ch., 3 living
1910Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 45, md. 1 time, 23 yrs.,6 ch., 4 living. (Note: She is listed as "Jenny" in this census report.)
1920Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 56, md.
1930Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 71, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NCage 86, widow, completed the 5th. grade. She resides with her son-in-law James E. Drum. [e.d. 55-17, sheet 23A, household #411]
Name Variation Missouri Melinda Dagenhart was also known as Zorah M. Deganheart.1 

Family

George M. Whisnant b. 5 February 1858, d. 22 February 1935
Marriage*She married George M. Whisnant, son of Adam Whisnant and Malenda Crane, on 19 December 1884 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

James Adam Whisnant

ID# 4977, b. 7 October 1883, d. 16 June 1958
Father*George M. Whisnant b. 5 Feb 1858, d. 22 Feb 1935
Mother*Missouri Melinda Dagenhart b. 7 Sep 1863
Birth*James Adam Whisnant was born on 7 October 1883 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Alice J. Bynum on 24 December 1913 in Lincoln Co., NC.2 
Death*James Adam Whisnant died on 16 June 1958 in Lincoln Co., NC, at age 74; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Iron Station Meth. Cem., Iron Station, Lincoln Co., NC, 35.448056,-81.156111; Note: There is a tombstone for him and his wife Alice at Forest Lawn Cem. & Mausoleum, Lincolton, Lincoln Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 13
1910Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 20, single, living at home
1920Iron Station, Lincoln Co., NCage 34, md., carpenter
1930Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 43, md., 1st. md. age 24
1940Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 53, md., complete the 7th. grade. He is employed as a bridge foreman on construction work. His wage last year was $1992. He is listed as absent (ab) on the census. [e.d. 55-11, sheet 61A, household #62]

Family

Alice J. Bynum b. 12 March 1891, d. 17 January 1967
Marriage*James Adam Whisnant married Alice J. Bynum on 24 December 1913 in Lincoln Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Willie Whisnant

ID# 4978, b. October 1892
Father*George M. Whisnant b. 5 Feb 1858, d. 22 Feb 1935
Mother*Missouri Melinda Dagenhart b. 7 Sep 1863
Birth*Willie Whisnant was born in October 1892 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 7
1910Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 15, single, living at home

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Elizabeth Gertrude Whisnant

ID# 4979, b. 8 February 1899, d. 2 August 1937
Father*George M. Whisnant b. 5 Feb 1858, d. 22 Feb 1935
Mother*Missouri Melinda Dagenhart b. 7 Sep 1863
Birth*Elizabeth Gertrude Whisnant was born on 8 February 1899 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married James Eli Drum on 7 December 1919 in Lincoln Co., NC.2 
Death*Elizabeth Gertrude Whisnant died on 2 August 1937 in Lincoln Co., NC, at age 38; married.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Lawings Chapel Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 1
1910Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 10
1920Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 18, md. She and husband are living with her parents. Her name is shown as "Gertrude M. Drum" on the census report.
1930Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 25, md., 1st. md. age 21, farm laborer. She and her family are living with her parents.

Family

James Eli Drum b. 22 April 1897, d. September 1965
Marriage*Elizabeth Gertrude Whisnant married James Eli Drum on 7 December 1919 in Lincoln Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Robert Whitesides

ID# 4980, b. 21 November 1797, d. 5 March 1876
Birth*Robert Whitesides was born on 21 November 1797 in SC. 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth White. 
Death*Robert Whitesides died on 5 March 1876 at age 78. 
Burial*He was buried in Smyrna A.R.P. Ch. Cem., Smyrna, York Co., SC. 
Census*Robert Whitesides appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in York Co., SC. 

Family

Elizabeth White b. 12 August 1821, d. 4 May 1908

Hannah Naomi Mitchell

ID# 4981, b. 23 December 1827, d. 30 September 1891
Birth*Hannah Naomi Mitchell was born on 23 December 1827 in York Co., SC. 
Marriage*She married George M. Hamrick before 1851. 
Marriage*Hannah Naomi Mitchell married William Michael Whisonant, son of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser, on 2 September 1867 in York Co., SC. 
Death*Hannah Naomi Mitchell died on 30 September 1891 at age 63. 
Burial*She was buried in Salem Ch. Yd. Cem., Cherokee Co., SC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SC
1870Yorkville, York Co., SC
1880Broad River, York Co., SCage 52, md.

Family 1

George M. Hamrick b. circa 1824
Marriage*Hannah Naomi Mitchell married George M. Hamrick before 1851. 

Family 2

William Michael Whisonant b. 9 September 1820, d. 11 November 1903
Marriage*Hannah Naomi Mitchell married William Michael Whisonant, son of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser, on 2 September 1867 in York Co., SC. 

Sarah Emeline McGill

ID# 4982, b. 11 November 1845, d. 25 March 1897
Birth*Sarah Emeline McGill was born on 11 November 1845 in SC. 
Marriage*She married Thomas Perry Whisonant, son of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser, on 25 October 1877. 
Death*Sarah Emeline McGill died on 25 March 1897 at age 51. 
Burial*She was buried in Smyrna A.R.P. Ch. Cem., Smyrna, York Co., SC. 
Census*Sarah Emeline McGill appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Cherokee, York Co., SC, age 34, md. 

Family

Thomas Perry Whisonant b. 16 April 1834, d. 3 January 1919
Children

Martin C. Hardin

ID# 4983, b. 1818, d. 16 March 1855
Father*Abraham Hardin b. 22 Jun 1789, d. 11 Jul 1881
Mother*Rachel Whisenant b. c 1799, d. 16 Jan 1881
Birth*Martin C. Hardin was born in 1818 in York Co., SC; He married Eliza Sepaugh on 03 Mar 1839. 
Death*He died on 16 March 1855.1 
Burial*He was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833. 
Census*Martin C. Hardin appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in York Co., SC. 

Citations

  1. [S49] Letter, Wanda Ledwell to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Sarah Hardin

ID# 4985, b. 24 August 1821, d. 25 April 1903
Father*Abraham Hardin b. 22 Jun 1789, d. 11 Jul 1881
Mother*Rachel Whisenant b. c 1799, d. 16 Jan 1881
Birth*Sarah Hardin was born on 24 August 1821 in York Co., SC.1 
Death*She died on 25 April 1903 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 81. 
Burial*She was buried in Patterson Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S49] Letter, Wanda Ledwell to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

James Monroe Hardin

ID# 4987
Father*Abraham Hardin b. 22 Jun 1789, d. 11 Jul 1881
Mother*Rachel Whisenant b. c 1799, d. 16 Jan 1881
Birth*James Monroe Hardin was born in York Co., SC. 

Mary Elizabeth Hardin

ID# 4988, b. 31 August 1826, d. 9 August 1895
Father*Abraham Hardin b. 22 Jun 1789, d. 11 Jul 1881
Mother*Rachel Whisenant b. c 1799, d. 16 Jan 1881
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Hardin was born on 31 August 1826 in York Co., SC; She married John william Stein Tate on 08 Mar 1849. 
Death*She died on 9 August 1895 in MS at age 68. 
Census*Mary Elizabeth Hardin appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Union Co., MS, age 54, md. 

Frances Hardin

ID# 4990, b. circa 1837
Father*Abraham Hardin b. 22 Jun 1789, d. 11 Jul 1881
Mother*Rachel Whisenant b. c 1799, d. 16 Jan 1881
Birth*Frances Hardin was born circa 1837 in York Co., SC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SC
1860Cleveland Co., NC
Nickname Frances Hardin also went by the name of Fannie. 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Jane Ann Hardin

ID# 4992, b. 11 September 1831, d. 25 November 1905
Father*Abraham Hardin b. 22 Jun 1789, d. 11 Jul 1881
Mother*Rachel Whisenant b. c 1799, d. 16 Jan 1881
Birth*Jane Ann Hardin was born on 11 September 1831 in York Co., SC; She married Daniel Dunn, circa 1847. 
Death*She died on 25 November 1905 in Coryell Co., TX, at age 74. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850East Chickamauga, Walker Co., GAage 20
1860Coryell Co., TXage 29, md.
1870Gatesville, Coryell Co., TXage 43, md.
1880Coryell Co., TXage 46, md.
1900Coryell Co., TXage 70, md. 53 yrs., 6 ch., 4 living

Jane Kiernan

ID# 4995, b. 5 October 1826, d. 12 April 1882
Mother*Frances Whisenant b. 1802, d. 28 Oct 1868
Birth*Jane Kiernan was born on 5 October 1826 in York Co., SC. 
Death*She died on 12 April 1882 at age 55. 
Burial*She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833. 
Census*Jane Kiernan appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in York Co., SC. 

male child Whisenant

ID# 4997, b. circa 1808, d. before 1836
Father*George Whisenant b. 1770, d. 7 Sep 1835
Mother*Sarah Amanda Wells b. 1770, d. 10 Nov 1841
Birth*Male child Whisenant was born circa 1808. 
Death*He died before 1836. 

Jane C. Hardin

ID# 4998, b. 19 October 1833, d. 8 February 1916
Father*Elisha Hardin b. 1802, d. 17 Oct 1863
Mother*Sarah Amanda Whisenant b. 10 Jan 1810, d. 19 Jan 1900
Birth*Jane C. Hardin was born on 19 October 1833 in York Co., SC; She married Stafford Morrow. 
Death*She died on 8 February 1916 at age 82. 
Burial*She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SC
1860Antioch, York Co., SCage 25, resides with parents
1900Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 66, widow, farmer. Also residing in the household is Alexander P. Hardin, servant, born Apr 1860, SC.

John L. Hardin

ID# 5000, b. circa 1830
Father*Elisha Hardin b. 1802, d. 17 Oct 1863
Mother*Sarah Amanda Whisenant b. 10 Jan 1810, d. 19 Jan 1900
Birth*John L. Hardin was born circa 1830 in York Co., SC; His wife was Fannie.1 
Census*John L. Hardin appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in York Co., SC. 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.