Alfred P. Yoder

ID# 51351, b. 12 January 1865, d. 1 May 1946
Father*Daniel Moses Yoder b. 10 Apr 1822, d. 21 May 1908
Mother*Sarah Elin Whisnant b. 7 Jan 1834, d. 8 Nov 1908
Birth*Alfred P. Yoder was born on 12 January 1865 in Catawba Co., NC; He married Cora Isabelle Yoder, circa 1890.1 
Death*He died on 1 May 1946 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 81; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 4
1880Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 15
1900Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 33, md. 9 yrs., farmer
1910Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 43, md. 1 time, 20 yrs., farmer
1920Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 50, md., butcher
1930Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 64, md., 1st. md. age 24

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Robert Michael Yoder

ID# 51352, b. 18 January 1869, d. 12 December 1936
Father*Daniel Moses Yoder b. 10 Apr 1822, d. 21 May 1908
Mother*Sarah Elin Whisnant b. 7 Jan 1834, d. 8 Nov 1908
Birth*Robert Michael Yoder was born on 18 January 1869 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 12 December 1936 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 67; widowed.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 2
1880Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 12

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Garret Upton

ID# 51355, b. April 1870
Father*Edward Upton b. 28 May 1833, d. 23 Jul 1912
Mother*Julia E. Whisnant b. c 1847, d. b 1886
Birth*Garret Upton was born in April 1870 in AR.1 
Census*Garret Upton appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Big Spring, Fulton Co., AR, age 4 months, born in April. 

Citations

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

Adam Upton

ID# 51356, b. 25 September 1872, d. 24 February 1951
Father*Edward Upton b. 28 May 1833, d. 23 Jul 1912
Mother*Julia E. Whisnant b. c 1847, d. b 1886
Birth*Adam Upton was born on 25 September 1872 in AR. 
Death*He died on 24 February 1951 in Tulare Co., CA, at age 78.1 

Citations

  1. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Eve Upton

ID# 51357, b. 13 May 1875, d. 27 September 1936
Father*Edward Upton b. 28 May 1833, d. 23 Jul 1912
Mother*Julia E. Whisnant b. c 1847, d. b 1886
Birth*Eve Upton was born on 13 May 1875 in MO; She married Almus Neff. 
Death*She died on 27 September 1936 in Outlook, Yakima Co., WA, at age 61. 

Laura Magness

ID# 51358, b. circa 1867, d. 1957
Father*David B. Magness b. 24 Mar 1833, d. 1912
Mother*Elizabeth C. Whisnant b. Feb 1834, d. 1913
Birth*Laura Magness was born circa 1867 in NC; She married James Elsworth Wooters. 
Death*She died in 1957 in Marion Co., IL. 

Elizabeth J. Desough

ID# 51359, b. 2 September 1854, d. 23 July 1925
Birth*Elizabeth J. Desough was born on 2 September 1854 in LA. 
Marriage*She married Alexander Whisnant, son of Adam Whisnant II and Susannah Froneberger, circa 1890.1 
Death*Elizabeth J. Desough died on 23 July 1925 in Seattle, King Co., WA, at age 70; married.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900St. Louis City, MOage 45, md. 10 yrs., 5 ch., 3 living
1910St. Louis City, MOage 55, md. 2 time, 20 yrs., 5 ch., 3 living
1920Chicago, Cook Co., ILage 65?, widow, resides with son-in-law Herbert Treble.

Family 1
Children

Family 2

Alexander Whisnant b. 15 April 1842, d. 28 December 1916
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Lela F. Whisnant

ID# 51360, b. February 1892, d. 10 January 1954
Father*Alexander Whisnant b. 15 Apr 1842, d. 28 Dec 1916
Mother*Elizabeth J. Desough b. 2 Sep 1854, d. 23 Jul 1925
Birth*Lela F. Whisnant was born in February 1892 in Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, LA.1 
Death*She died on 10 January 1954 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, at age 61. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900St. Louis City, MOage 8
1910St. Louis City, MOage 18, single, living with parents.
1920Chicago, Cook Co., ILage 27, single, music teacher, resides with brother-in-law Herbert Treble.
1940Census record not found.
Name Variation Lela F. Whisnant was also known as Alexine Whisnant. 

Citations

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

Lena O. Carlisle

ID# 51362, b. November 1886, d. before 1920
Mother*Elizabeth J. Desough b. 2 Sep 1854, d. 23 Jul 1925
Birth*Lena O. Carlisle was born in November 1886 in LA.1 
Death*She died before 1920.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900St. Louis City, MOage 13, resides with mother and step-father
1910St. Louis City, MOage 23, md. 1 time, 7 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living. She's listed as "Mrs. H. Treble".

Citations

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

Stella F. Carlisle

ID# 51363, b. February 1882
Mother*Elizabeth J. Desough b. 2 Sep 1854, d. 23 Jul 1925
Birth*Stella F. Carlisle was born in February 1882 in MS.1 
Census*Stella F. Carlisle appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in St. Louis City, MO, age 18, md. 1 yr., 1 ch., 1 living. She resides with mother and step-father. Her married name is "Howard". 

Citations

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

Hugh Josh Dillingham Jr.

ID# 51364, b. 24 June 1889, d. 30 June 1977
Father*Hugh Dillingham
Mother*Sallie Elizabeth Whisnant b. 7 Jun 1865, d. 17 Jan 1927
Birth*Hugh Josh Dillingham Jr. was born on 24 June 1889 in NC. 
Death*He died on 30 June 1977 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 88. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 10, resides with mother and step-father
1910Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 21, single, resides with mother and step-father

Nora Dillingham1

ID# 51365, b. 2 June 1892, d. 9 June 1966
Father*Hugh Dillingham
Mother*Sallie Elizabeth Whisnant b. 7 Jun 1865, d. 17 Jan 1927
Birth*Nora Dillingham was born on 2 June 1892 in NC.1 
Death*She died on 9 June 1966 in Grover, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 74; married. Her husband was Cliff Lowery.1 
Burial*She was buried in Pleasant Hill Bapt. Cem., Cleveland Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 7, resides with mother and step-father
1910Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 18, single, resides with mother and step-father

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Lela P. Dillingham

ID# 51366, b. November 1894
Father*Hugh Dillingham
Mother*Sallie Elizabeth Whisnant b. 7 Jun 1865, d. 17 Jan 1927
Birth*Lela P. Dillingham was born in November 1894 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 5, resides with mother and step-father
1910Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 15, single, resides with mother and step-father

Citations

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

Andrell Dover Allen

ID# 51367, b. 9 December 1899, d. 10 February 1993
Father*Pinkney Shuford Allen b. 27 Apr 1857, d. 14 Oct 1935
Mother*Sallie Elizabeth Whisnant b. 7 Jun 1865, d. 17 Jan 1927
Birth*Andrell Dover Allen was born on 9 December 1899 in Cleveland Co., NC; He married Georgia Shuford, circa 1927.1 
Death*He died on 10 February 1993 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 93; widowed.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 5 months
1910Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 10
1920Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 20
1930Cleveland Co., NCage 30, md., 1st. md. age 22, farmer

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Baster Lee Allen

ID# 51368, b. 30 January 1902, d. June 1985
Father*Pinkney Shuford Allen b. 27 Apr 1857, d. 14 Oct 1935
Mother*Sallie Elizabeth Whisnant b. 7 Jun 1865, d. 17 Jan 1927
Birth*Baster Lee Allen was born on 30 January 1902 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Death*He died in June 1985 in SC at age 83.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 8
1920Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 18

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Hershal Hall Allen

ID# 51369, b. 8 January 1903, d. February 1985
Father*Pinkney Shuford Allen b. 27 Apr 1857, d. 14 Oct 1935
Mother*Sallie Elizabeth Whisnant b. 7 Jun 1865, d. 17 Jan 1927
Birth*Hershal Hall Allen was born on 8 January 1903 in NC. 
Death*He died in February 1985 in SC at age 82. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 7
1920Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 16

Iva L. Allen

ID# 51370, b. 19 May 1907, d. 24 February 1965
Father*Pinkney Shuford Allen b. 27 Apr 1857, d. 14 Oct 1935
Mother*Sallie Elizabeth Whisnant b. 7 Jun 1865, d. 17 Jan 1927
Birth*Iva L. Allen was born on 19 May 1907 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 24 February 1965 in Mooresboro, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 57; widowed. Her husband was J. O. Atkinson.1 
Burial*She was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 3
1920Rippys, Cleveland Co., NCage 12
1930Cleveland Co., NCage 23, single, resides with brother (half-brother) Ernest Dillingham.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Benjamin F. Allen

ID# 51371, b. circa 1908
Father*Pinkney Shuford Allen b. 27 Apr 1857, d. 14 Oct 1935
Mother*Sallie Elizabeth Whisnant b. 7 Jun 1865, d. 17 Jan 1927
Birth*Benjamin F. Allen was born circa 1908 in SC.1 
Census*Benjamin F. Allen appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Rippys, Cleveland Co., NC, age 2. 

Citations

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

George Basil Dixon

ID# 51372, b. 14 November 1917, d. 26 March 1958
Father*Butler Phifer Dixon b. 15 Sep 1888, d. 2 May 1965
Mother*Fannie Gettis Whisnant b. 2 Sep 1890, d. 19 Aug 1950
Birth*George Basil Dixon was born on 14 November 1917 in NC.1 
Death*He died on 26 March 1958 in Casar, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 40; married. His wife was Mary Lowery.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 2 yrs., 1 month
1930Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 12
1940Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 21, single, attending school, completed 2 years of college. He is listed as absent (ab) in his parents household.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Goldie Dixon

ID# 51373, b. 2 August 1919, d. 20 August 1968
Father*Butler Phifer Dixon b. 15 Sep 1888, d. 2 May 1965
Mother*Fannie Gettis Whisnant b. 2 Sep 1890, d. 19 Aug 1950
Burial*Goldie Dixon was buried in Bethlehem Bapt. Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Birth*She was born on 2 August 1919 in Cleveland Co., NC; She married Charles Edward Owens.1 
Death*She died on 20 August 1968 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 49; married.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 5 months
1930Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 10
1940Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 20, single, attending school, completed 2 years of college. She is listed as absent (ab) in her parents household.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Ruby L. Dixon

ID# 51374, b. 8 November 1923, d. 3 August 1975
Father*Butler Phifer Dixon b. 15 Sep 1888, d. 2 May 1965
Mother*Fannie Gettis Whisnant b. 2 Sep 1890, d. 19 Aug 1950
Birth*Ruby L. Dixon was born on 8 November 1923 in NC. 
Death*She died on 3 August 1975 at age 51. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 8
1940Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 18, single, attending school, completed 1 year of college. She is listed as absent (ab) in her parents household.

Margaret Ethel Dixon

ID# 51375, b. 9 January 1924, d. 13 August 2010
Father*Butler Phifer Dixon b. 15 Sep 1888, d. 2 May 1965
Mother*Fannie Gettis Whisnant b. 2 Sep 1890, d. 19 Aug 1950
Birth*Margaret Ethel Dixon was born on 9 January 1924 in Cleveland Co., NC; She married Leroy Elwood.1 
Death*She died on 13 August 2010 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 86.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 6
1940Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 16, completed 1 year of high school.

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

James G. Blalock

ID# 51377, b. 4 May 1912, d. 23 February 1991
Father*Lawson Goforth Blalock b. 3 Mar 1876, d. 29 Apr 1963
Mother*Fairy Lea Susan Whisnant b. 8 Sep 1881, d. 21 May 1961
Birth*James G. Blalock was born on 4 May 1912 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 23 February 1991 at age 78.1 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

George O. Blalock

ID# 51378, b. 23 July 1915, d. 13 May 1992
Father*Lawson Goforth Blalock b. 3 Mar 1876, d. 29 Apr 1963
Mother*Fairy Lea Susan Whisnant b. 8 Sep 1881, d. 21 May 1961
Birth*George O. Blalock was born on 23 July 1915 in NC.1 
Death*He died on 13 May 1992 in NC at age 76.1 
Census*George O. Blalock appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, age 23, single, completed high school. He is employed as the operator of a retail grocery. He resides with his parents. 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Hermon W. Blalock

ID# 51379, b. 25 August 1917, d. 16 December 1987
Father*Lawson Goforth Blalock b. 3 Mar 1876, d. 29 Apr 1963
Mother*Fairy Lea Susan Whisnant b. 8 Sep 1881, d. 21 May 1961
Birth*Hermon W. Blalock was born on 25 August 1917 in NC.1 
Death*He died on 16 December 1987 in NC at age 70.1 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Otis Winton Blalock1

ID# 51380, b. 19 December 1919, d. 27 August 1939
Father*Lawson Goforth Blalock b. 3 Mar 1876, d. 29 Apr 1963
Mother*Fairy Lea Susan Whisnant b. 8 Sep 1881, d. 21 May 1961
Birth*Otis Winton Blalock was born on 19 December 1919 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 27 August 1939 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 19; single.1 
Burial*He was buried in El Bethel Methodist Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Frank V. Blalock

ID# 51381, b. 6 May 1923, d. 16 January 2006
Father*Lawson Goforth Blalock b. 3 Mar 1876, d. 29 Apr 1963
Mother*Fairy Lea Susan Whisnant b. 8 Sep 1881, d. 21 May 1961
Birth*Frank V. Blalock was born on 6 May 1923 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 16 January 2006 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 82; His wife was Melva Owens.2,1 
Census*Frank V. Blalock appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, age 17, single, attending school, completed the 7th. grade. 

Citations

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

Charlie E. Blalock

ID# 51383, b. 4 October 1909, d. 10 July 2002
Father*Lawson Goforth Blalock b. 3 Mar 1876, d. 29 Apr 1963
Mother*Fairy Lea Susan Whisnant b. 8 Sep 1881, d. 21 May 1961
Birth*Charlie E. Blalock was born on 4 October 1909 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 10 July 2002 in NC at age 92.1 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Ara Blalock

ID# 51384, b. 3 March 1907, d. 9 April 1989
Father*Lawson Goforth Blalock b. 3 Mar 1876, d. 29 Apr 1963
Mother*Fairy Lea Susan Whisnant b. 8 Sep 1881, d. 21 May 1961
Birth*Ara Blalock was born on 3 March 1907 in NC; She married Guy C. Marshall. 
Death*She died on 9 April 1989 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 82. 

Inez Blalock

ID# 51385, b. circa 1905
Father*Lawson Goforth Blalock b. 3 Mar 1876, d. 29 Apr 1963
Mother*Fairy Lea Susan Whisnant b. 8 Sep 1881, d. 21 May 1961
Birth*Inez Blalock was born circa 1905 in NC.1 

Citations

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

Wyatt John Blalock

ID# 51386, b. 19 March 1901, d. 27 July 1968
Father*Lawson Goforth Blalock b. 3 Mar 1876, d. 29 Apr 1963
Mother*Fairy Lea Susan Whisnant b. 8 Sep 1881, d. 21 May 1961
Burial*Wyatt John Blalock was buried in Mountain Rest Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.238889,-81.336667.1 
Birth*He was born on 19 March 1901 in NC.1 
Death*He died on 27 July 1968 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 67; married. His wife was Zelma Logan.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Jennie Lee Blalock

ID# 51387, b. 13 September 1898, d. 8 July 1973
Father*Lawson Goforth Blalock b. 3 Mar 1876, d. 29 Apr 1963
Mother*Fairy Lea Susan Whisnant b. 8 Sep 1881, d. 21 May 1961
Birth*Jennie Lee Blalock was born on 13 September 1898 in NC.1 
Death*She died on 8 July 1973 in Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC, at age 74; widowed. Her married name was Wright.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mountain Rest Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.238889,-81.336667.1 
Census*Jennie Lee Blalock appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, age 1. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

William Kenny Benfield

ID# 51388, b. circa 25 November 1902, d. 23 March 1965
Father*William L. Benfield b. 1 Dec 1870, d. 4 Apr 1963
Mother*Sarah Anna Whisenant b. 30 Jan 1879, d. 13 Apr 1960
Birth*William Kenny Benfield was born circa 25 November 1902 in NC; He married Julia Mays.1 
Death*He died on 23 March 1965 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC.1 
Burial*He was buried in Armstrong Cem., Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.176667.1 
Census*William Kenny Benfield appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 8. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Nellie J. Benfield

ID# 51389, b. circa 1906
Father*William L. Benfield b. 1 Dec 1870, d. 4 Apr 1963
Mother*Sarah Anna Whisenant b. 30 Jan 1879, d. 13 Apr 1960
Birth*Nellie J. Benfield was born circa 1906 in NC.1 
Census*Nellie J. Benfield appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 4. 

Citations

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

Mary Alice Benfield

ID# 51390, b. 17 March 1907, d. 3 April 1991
Father*William L. Benfield b. 1 Dec 1870, d. 4 Apr 1963
Mother*Sarah Anna Whisenant b. 30 Jan 1879, d. 13 Apr 1960
Birth*Mary Alice Benfield was born on 17 March 1907 in Burke Co., NC. 
Death*She died on 3 April 1991 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 84; married name was "Purser." 
Burial*She was buried in Armstrong Cem., Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.176667. 
Census*Mary Alice Benfield appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 2. 

Bransom C. Benfield

ID# 51391, b. 13 February 1910, d. 5 April 1993
Father*William L. Benfield b. 1 Dec 1870, d. 4 Apr 1963
Mother*Sarah Anna Whisenant b. 30 Jan 1879, d. 13 Apr 1960
Birth*Bransom C. Benfield was born on 13 February 1910 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 5 April 1993 in Alamance Co., NC, at age 83.1 
Census*Bransom C. Benfield appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 2 months. 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Joseph G. Benfield

ID# 51392, b. circa 1913
Father*William L. Benfield b. 1 Dec 1870, d. 4 Apr 1963
Mother*Sarah Anna Whisenant b. 30 Jan 1879, d. 13 Apr 1960
Birth*Joseph G. Benfield was born circa 1913 in NC.1 

Citations

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

Stephen Howard Benfield

ID# 51393, b. 1 February 1916, d. 27 March 2000
Father*William L. Benfield b. 1 Dec 1870, d. 4 Apr 1963
Mother*Sarah Anna Whisenant b. 30 Jan 1879, d. 13 Apr 1960
Birth*Stephen Howard Benfield was born on 1 February 1916 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 27 March 2000 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 84.2,1 
Burial*He was buried in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.139167.2 

Citations

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

Nelvie Lee Benfield

ID# 51394, b. 13 June 1918, d. July 1967
Father*William L. Benfield b. 1 Dec 1870, d. 4 Apr 1963
Mother*Sarah Anna Whisenant b. 30 Jan 1879, d. 13 Apr 1960
Birth*Nelvie Lee Benfield was born on 13 June 1918 in NC. 
Death*He died in July 1967 at age 49. 
Census*Nelvie Lee Benfield appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, age 21, single, completed 1 year of high school. He is employed at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $338. 

Clyde Earl Benfield

ID# 51395, b. 14 February 1921, d. 23 June 1990
Father*William L. Benfield b. 1 Dec 1870, d. 4 Apr 1963
Mother*Sarah Anna Whisenant b. 30 Jan 1879, d. 13 Apr 1960
Birth*Clyde Earl Benfield was born on 14 February 1921 in Gaston Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 23 June 1990 at age 69.2 
Census*Clyde Earl Benfield appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, age 19, single, completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a night watchman. He resides with his brother Nelvie. 

Citations

  1. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Thomas Edger Terry

ID# 51396, b. December 1893
Father*James Newton Terry b. 30 Mar 1861, d. 25 May 1925
Mother*Mary Alice Whisenant b. 15 Nov 1863, d. 4 Aug 1932
Birth*Thomas Edger Terry was born in December 1893 in Burke Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 6
1910Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 14

Clarence A. Terry

ID# 51397, b. April 1889
Father*James Newton Terry b. 30 Mar 1861, d. 25 May 1925
Mother*Mary Alice Whisenant b. 15 Nov 1863, d. 4 Aug 1932
Birth*Clarence A. Terry was born in April 1889 in Burke Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 11
1910Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 18, single, resides with parents

Frank David Terry

ID# 51398, b. 1 July 1899, d. 6 December 1957
Father*James Newton Terry b. 30 Mar 1861, d. 25 May 1925
Mother*Mary Alice Whisenant b. 15 Nov 1863, d. 4 Aug 1932
Birth*Frank David Terry was born on 1 July 1899 in NC; He married Nora Ann Stillwell. (Note: Cannot find him in the 1900 census data for this famly.).1 
Death*He died on 6 December 1957 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 58; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.139167.1 
Census*Frank David Terry appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, age 13, single, listed as "son". 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Lorraine Whisenant

ID# 51400, b. circa 1933, d. circa 1970
Father*Marion Clay Whisenant b. 12 Sep 1892, d. 2 Feb 1958
Mother*Ester Ford b. 30 Jul 1915, d. Jan 1982
Birth*Lorraine Whisenant was born circa 1933 in AR.1 
Death*She died circa 1970. 
Census*Lorraine Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Mazarn, Garland Co., AR, age 7, not attending school, completed the 2nd. grade. 

Citations

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