Dewey Bennett Whisenant

ID# 7001, b. 16 November 1922, d. 7 January 2001
Father*Robert John Whisenant Jr. b. 21 Apr 1894, d. 11 May 1938
Mother*Abbey Alton Clay b. 16 Aug 1891, d. 8 Dec 1970
Birth*Dewey Bennett Whisenant was born on 16 November 1922 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 7 January 2001 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 78.2 
Burial*He was buried in Dentons Chapel Methodist Cem., Burke Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 7
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 17, single, not in school, completed 6th. grade. He is employed as a farmer, and resides in his mother's household.
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*Dewey Bennett Whisenant began military service on 25 January 1943 in SC U. S. Army enlistment. Served in Europe. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 14 November 1945. 

Family

Ella Watts

Citations

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

Carl Edward Whisenant

ID# 7002, b. 24 April 1917, d. 22 July 1984
Father*Robert John Whisenant Jr. b. 21 Apr 1894, d. 11 May 1938
Mother*Abbey Alton Clay b. 16 Aug 1891, d. 8 Dec 1970
Birth*Carl Edward Whisenant was born on 24 April 1917 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Nellie Ruth Powell. 
Death*Carl Edward Whisenant died on 22 July 1984 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 67; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 2 yrs., 8 months
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 12
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 23, md., completed 7th. grade. He works in the supply room of a furniture factory. His wages last year was $600. He rents his home for $12. Louise Burns, age 30 is a roomer in the household. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-22, sheet 11A, line 8, household #155]

Family

Nellie Ruth Powell b. 8 July 1916, d. 11 October 1988
Marriage*Carl Edward Whisenant married Nellie Ruth Powell. 
Children

Citations

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

Nellie Elma Perkins

ID# 7003, b. 10 September 1897, d. 18 May 1978
Birth*Nellie Elma Perkins was born on 10 September 1897 in NC; Her parents were James T. Perkins and Sarah A. Williams.1 
Marriage*She married Charles Cull Whisenant, son of Robert Stanley Whisenant and Sarah Elizabeth Thompson, on 22 November 1919.2 
Death*Nellie Elma Perkins died on 18 May 1978 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 80; widow.3 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 33, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 42, md., completed 1 year of school, not employed.

Family

Charles Cull Whisenant b. 8 March 1893, d. 6 September 1966
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Lillie May Whisenant

ID# 7004, b. 10 December 1920, d. 28 September 2005
Father*Charles Cull Whisenant b. 8 Mar 1893, d. 6 Sep 1966
Mother*Nellie Elma Perkins b. 10 Sep 1897, d. 18 May 1978
Birth*Lillie May Whisenant was born on 10 December 1920 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 28 September 2005 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 84; Her married names were Mayfield and Morris. 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 9
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, completed 3 years of school. She is employed at a laundry. Her wage last year was $136. She resides with her parents.
Obituary*
Name Variation Lillie May Whisenant was also known as Willie May Whisenant. 
Residence* In 1994 Lillie lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Citations

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

Alice E. Whisenant

ID# 7005, b. 16 August 1923, d. 16 August 2011
Father*Charles Cull Whisenant b. 8 Mar 1893, d. 6 Sep 1966
Mother*Nellie Elma Perkins b. 10 Sep 1897, d. 18 May 1978
Birth*Alice E. Whisenant was born on 16 August 1923 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 16 August 2011 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 88.1 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 6
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 17, single, completed 5 years of school., not employed, resides with parents.
Obituary*
Residence* In 2005 Alice lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Charles Franklin Whisenant

ID# 7006, b. 5 June 1924, d. 18 May 1986
Father*Charles Cull Whisenant b. 8 Mar 1893, d. 6 Sep 1966
Mother*Nellie Elma Perkins b. 10 Sep 1897, d. 18 May 1978
Birth*Charles Franklin Whisenant was born on 5 June 1924 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Margaret Pauline Richard. 
Death*Charles Franklin Whisenant died on 18 May 1986 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 61; married.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 6
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 16, not attending school, completed 5 years of school, not employed.
Nickname Charles Franklin Whisenant also went by the name of Caleb. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 9 December 1942 in SC U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 14 November 1945. 

Family 1
Child
  • Edward Whisenant

Family 2

Margaret Pauline Richard b. 4 August 1918, d. 22 October 1989
Marriage*He married Margaret Pauline Richard. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Winford Albert Whisenant

ID# 7007, b. 1 February 1926, d. 8 October 1993
Father*Charles Cull Whisenant b. 8 Mar 1893, d. 6 Sep 1966
Mother*Nellie Elma Perkins b. 10 Sep 1897, d. 18 May 1978
Birth*Winford Albert Whisenant was born on 1 February 1926 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 8 October 1993 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 67; married.3 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 4 yrs., 8 months
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 14, attending school, completed 3rd. grade.
Obituary*
Name Variation Winford Albert Whisenant was also known as Winfred Robert Whisenant. 

Family

Lois Ann Brown
Child
  • Howard Robert Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Charles Jackson Whisenant

ID# 7008, b. 24 August 1929, d. 3 February 2000
Father*Charles Cull Whisenant b. 8 Mar 1893, d. 6 Sep 1966
Mother*Nellie Elma Perkins b. 10 Sep 1897, d. 18 May 1978
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Birth*Charles Jackson Whisenant was born on 24 August 1929 in Burke Co., NC; Note: County birth records gave his birth date as 24 Aug 1930. This is incorrect, as he appears on the 1 Apr 1930 census. 
Death*He died on 3 February 2000 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 70.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 7 months, census listed name as "Carl Jackson Whisenant".
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 9, attending school, completed 1st. grade.
Obituary*
Nickname Charles Jackson Whisenant also went by the name of Carl. 

Citations

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

Harold Walton Whisnant

ID# 7023, b. 4 September 1936, d. 15 June 1993
Father*Harold Douglas Whisnant b. 14 Feb 1919, d. 7 May 1993
Mother*Nora Ellen Fox b. 31 Mar 1918, d. 2 Nov 1998
Birth*Harold Walton Whisnant was born on 4 September 1936 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 15 June 1993 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 56; divorced.1 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167. 
Obituary*
Census*Harold Walton Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 3. 

Family 1

Doris Edith Smith
Children
  • Donna Lynn Whisnant
  • Crystal Beth Whisnant

Family 2

Norma McClure

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Heather Raine Jolley Whisnant

ID# 7026, b. 4 July 1978, d. 19 November 2005
Mother*Donna Lynn Whisnant
Birth*Heather Raine Jolley Whisnant was born on 4 July 1978 in Burke Co., NC; Her father was William V. Jolly.1,2 
Death*She died on 19 November 2005 at age 27.2 
Burial*She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222. 
Residence* Heather lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Robert W. Quinn

ID# 7028, b. 13 February 1856
Mother*Margaret A. Whitesides b. 31 May 1832, d. 21 Sep 1876
Birth*Robert W. Quinn was born on 13 February 1856 in SC; Son of J. W. Quinn. 
Burial*He was buried in Smyrna A.R.P. Ch. Cem., Smyrna, York Co., SC. 
Census*Robert W. Quinn appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in York Co., SC. 

Mary J. Quinn

ID# 7029, b. circa 1860
Mother*Margaret A. Whitesides b. 31 May 1832, d. 21 Sep 1876
Birth*Mary J. Quinn was born circa 1860 in SC. 
Census*Mary J. Quinn appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in York Co., SC. 

John W. Quinn

ID# 7030, b. 1 November 1861, d. 27 April 1926
Mother*Margaret A. Whitesides b. 31 May 1832, d. 21 Sep 1876
Birth*John W. Quinn was born on 1 November 1861; Father was John W. Quinn.1 
Death*He died on 27 April 1926 in York, York Co., SC, at age 64.1 
Census*John W. Quinn appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in York Co., SC. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Alvin Whisonant

ID# 7031, b. circa 1812
Father*Henry Whisenant b. c 1770, d. 26 Aug 1823
Birth*Alvin Whisonant was born circa 1812 in York Co., SC.1 
Marriage*He married Margaret Smith. 
Marriage*Alvin Whisonant married Eliza Jane Berry. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1840Census record not found
1850York Co., SCage 38, carpenter, real estate value $500.
1860Clarks Store, York Co., SCage 48, master mechanic, real estate value $1200., personal property value $1718. He was a slave owner, owned 1 slave house, with 1 slave.
1870Camp Call, Cleveland Co., NCage 60, farmer
1880Rutherford, Rutherford Co., NCage 67, md., millwright
Note*Note: The 1850 York Dist., SC census lists one thirteen year old black male slave in the household. 

Family 1

Margaret Smith b. 4 March 1812, d. 18 November 1888
Marriage*Alvin Whisonant married Margaret Smith. 
Children

Family 2

Eliza Jane Berry b. circa 1840
Marriage*Alvin Whisonant married Eliza Jane Berry. 
Children

Citations

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

Margaret Smith

ID# 7032, b. 4 March 1812, d. 18 November 1888
Birth*Margaret Smith was born on 4 March 1812 in York Co., SC; Note: The death certificate of her daughter Mary listed her birth place as "Ireland".1 
Marriage*She married Alvin Whisonant, son of Henry Whisenant. 
Death*Margaret Smith died on 18 November 1888 at age 76.1 
Burial*She was buried in Canaan Meth. Ch. Cem., Smyrna, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.053056,-81.413333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SCage 38
1860Clarks Store, York Co., SCage 49
1880Cherokee, York Co., SC

Family

Alvin Whisonant b. circa 1812
Marriage*Margaret Smith married Alvin Whisonant, son of Henry Whisenant. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Sarah Cate Whisonant

ID# 7033, b. 11 June 1846, d. 31 October 1922
Father*Alvin Whisonant b. c 1812
Mother*Margaret Smith b. 4 Mar 1812, d. 18 Nov 1888
Birth*Sarah Cate Whisonant was born on 11 June 1846 in York Co., SC.1 
Death*She died on 31 October 1922 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 76; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Canaan Meth. Ch. Cem., Smyrna, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.053056,-81.413333.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SCage 5
1860Clarks Store, York Co., SCage 14
1880Cherokee, York Co., SC

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Mary E. Whisonant

ID# 7034, b. 6 December 1850, d. 4 June 1921
Father*Alvin Whisonant b. c 1812
Mother*Margaret Smith b. 4 Mar 1812, d. 18 Nov 1888
Burial*Mary E. Whisonant was buried in Canaan Meth. Ch. Cem., Smyrna, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.053056,-81.413333.1 
Birth*She was born on 6 December 1850 in York Co., SC.2 
Death*She died on 4 June 1921 in Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SC, at age 70; single.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Clarks Store, York Co., SCage 10
1880Cherokee, York Co., SC

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Jacob Whisnant

ID# 7039, b. 22 October 1905, d. 23 February 1922
Father*Robert Davidson Whisnant b. 20 Jun 1883, d. 8 Apr 1976
Mother*Annie Parker d. b 1976
Birth*Jacob Whisnant was born on 22 October 1905 in NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 23 February 1922 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 16.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Olney Presb. Ch. Cem., Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.216111,-81.195556.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Census record not found
1920Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 14, living with grand-mother Theodosia Whisenant.

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Robert Clinton Whisnant

ID# 7041, b. 18 February 1917, d. 3 July 1979
Father*Charley Pinkney Whisnant b. 24 Nov 1887, d. 7 Nov 1962
Birth*Robert Clinton Whisnant was born on 18 February 1917 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 3 July 1979 in Dade Co., FL, at age 62.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Miami Memorial Park Cem., Miami, Dade Co., FL, 25.710833,-80.320278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Census record not found.
1930Census record not found.
1940Census record not found.
Name Variation Robert Clinton Whisnant was also known as Robert A.3 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S400] Florida Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1970-79.

Roscoe Clyde Whisnant

ID# 7042, b. 7 May 1911, d. 20 September 1974
Father*Jesse Monroe Johnson Whisnant b. Sep 1887
Mother*Katie Marticha Gilliland b. 26 Jan 1891, d. 27 Jan 1979
Birth*Roscoe Clyde Whisnant was born on 7 May 1911 in NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Virginia Elizabeth Smart. 
Death*Roscoe Clyde Whisnant died on 20 September 1974 in Buncombe Co., NC, at age 63; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Providence Bapt. Ch. Cem., Catawba Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Catawba Co., NCage 10
1930Bandys, Catawba Co., NCage 18, single, living at home
1940Bandys, Catawba Co., NCage 28, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is a farmer and rents his farmhouse for $5. [s.d. 10, e.d. 18-1B, sheet 4A, line 17, household #54]

Family

Virginia Elizabeth Smart b. 2 June 1911, d. 27 December 1991
Marriage*Roscoe Clyde Whisnant married Virginia Elizabeth Smart. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Virginia Elizabeth Smart

ID# 7043, b. 2 June 1911, d. 27 December 1991
Birth*Virginia Elizabeth Smart was born on 2 June 1911 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Roscoe Clyde Whisnant, son of Jesse Monroe Johnson Whisnant and Katie Marticha Gilliland. 
Death*Virginia Elizabeth Smart died on 27 December 1991 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 80; widow.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Providence Bapt. Ch. Cem., Catawba Co., NC. 
Nickname Virginia Elizabeth Smart also went by the name of Virgie. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Bandys, Catawba Co., NC, age 28, md., completed 7 years of school. She is not employed. 

Family

Roscoe Clyde Whisnant b. 7 May 1911, d. 20 September 1974
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Eva Willa Mae Whisnant

ID# 7044, b. 29 December 1941, d. 20 September 2003
Father*Roscoe Clyde Whisnant b. 7 May 1911, d. 20 Sep 1974
Mother*Virginia Elizabeth Smart b. 2 Jun 1911, d. 27 Dec 1991
Birth*Eva Willa Mae Whisnant was born on 29 December 1941 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 20 September 2003 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 61; Her married name was Huffman.3,2 
Burial*She was buried in Providence Bapt. Ch. Cem., Catawba Co., NC. 
Residence In 2003 Eva lived in Burnsville, Catawba Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Eazell Hildred Whisnant

ID# 7045, b. 5 July 1943, d. 4 August 2014
Eazell H. Whisnant
(Obituary Photo)
Father*Roscoe Clyde Whisnant b. 7 May 1911, d. 20 Sep 1974
Mother*Virginia Elizabeth Smart b. 2 Jun 1911, d. 27 Dec 1991
Birth*Eazell Hildred Whisnant was born on 5 July 1943 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 4 August 2014 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 71. 
Burial*He was buried in Carpenters Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC. 
Residence* In May 2013 Eazell lived in Casar, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Family

Evelyn Johnson

Citations

  1. [S421] Cleveland Co NC Voter Reg., online http://www.ccncgov.com/public/boe/download.htm
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Thomas Glenn Sparrow

ID# 7049, b. 26 December 1927, d. 14 April 1990
Birth*Thomas Glenn Sparrow was born on 26 December 1927.1 
Death*He died on 14 April 1990 at age 62.1 

Family

Joy Laurice Whisonant
Children
  • Thomas Daniel Sparrow
  • Steven Glenn Sparrow

Citations

  1. [S74] Letter, Joy Laurice Whisonant Sparrow to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.