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age 24, farming. Living in the household of James W. & Rebecca Scott.

1860

age 37, farmer, real estate value $900., personal property value $409.

1870

age 47, farmer, R$850., P$230.

1880

age 50, md., farmer. His last name was listed as "Wisenhunt".

1900

age 75, md. 43 yrs., farmer. Census shows d.o.b. as Jan 1825.

1910

Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222¹

age 86, md. 1 time, 55 yrs., farmer

Name Variation

between 1850 and 1870, Whisenhunt³

Note*

served in the Confederate army and was discharged in North Carolina because of his age (40 yrs.). He then re-enlisted in Virginia.

Family

Mary Jane Clay b. 10 March 1838, d. 27 September 1914

Marriage*

29 January 1857, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Mary Jane Clay

Children

Robert Stanley Whisenant+ b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945
Joseph Isaac Whisenant+ b. 5 Dec 1861, d. 5 Mar 1923
Barbara Ella Whisenant b. 17 Feb 1866, d. 1 Sep 1949
Mary Ida Whisenant+ b. 4 Jul 1869, d. 12 May 1936
Virginia Jennie Whisenant b. 1 Dec 1871, d. 24 Jan 1958
Zebulan Vance Whisenant+ b. 5 Sep 1874, d. 13 Dec 1947
Lucy Matilda Whisenant+ b. 12 May 1877, d. 19 Jul 1952
Margaret A. Whisenant+ b. 2 Feb 1880, d. 10 Mar 1980

Citations:

[S28] Tombstone.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1850 to 1870 census data.

Mary Jane Clay

ID# 853, b. 10 March 1838, d. 27 September 1914

Birth*

10 March 1838, Burke Co., NC, Her parents were Martin Clay and Bettie Elizabeth Walker^1,2

Marriage*

29 January 1857, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Isaac William Whisenant

Death*

27 September 1914, Burke Co., NC²

Burial*

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1860	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 20
1870	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 29
1880	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 41, md.
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 60, md. 43 yrs., 9 ch., 8 living
1910	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 71, md. 1 time, 55 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 20

1870

age 29

1880

age 41, md.

1900

age 60, md. 43 yrs., 9 ch., 8 living

1910

Point Lookout Cem., Scotland, St. Mary's Co., MD, 38.073333,-76.342222

age 71, md. 1 time, 55 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living

Family

Isaac William Whisenant b. 24 January 1824, d. 15 August 1911

Marriage*

29 January 1857, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Isaac William Whisenant

Children

Robert Stanley Whisenant+ b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945
Joseph Isaac Whisenant+ b. 5 Dec 1861, d. 5 Mar 1923
Barbara Ella Whisenant b. 17 Feb 1866, d. 1 Sep 1949
Mary Ida Whisenant+ b. 4 Jul 1869, d. 12 May 1936
Virginia Jennie Whisenant b. 1 Dec 1871, d. 24 Jan 1958
Zebulan Vance Whisenant+ b. 5 Sep 1874, d. 13 Dec 1947
Lucy Matilda Whisenant+ b. 12 May 1877, d. 19 Jul 1952
Margaret A. Whisenant+ b. 2 Feb 1880, d. 10 Mar 1980

Citations:

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

William M. Whisenhunt

ID# 854, b. circa 1826, d. 9 December 1863

Father*

Nicholas Whisenhunt b. c 1801, d. b 1860

Mother*

Barbara Miller b. c 1801, d. 1884

William M. Whisenhunt|b. c 1826\nd. 9 Dec 1863|p18.htm#i854|Nicholas Whisenhunt|b. c 1801\nd. b 1860|p9.htm#i446|Barbara Miller|b. c 1801\nd. 1884|p9.htm#i447|John Whisenhunt|b. 1771\nd. c 1845|p4.htm#i159|Keziah Hatcher|b. c 1775\nd. b 1830|p9.htm#i439|||||||

Birth*

circa 1826, Burke Co., NC¹

Marriage*

Principal=Malinda Coffee

Death*

9 December 1863, Point Lookout, St. Mary's Co., MD¹

Burial*

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Burke Co., NC	age 24, living at home
1860		Census record not found

Note*

enlisted in the C.S.A. in Virginia, on February 8, 1863. He was captured at Fredericksburg, Virginia, on May 3, 1863, and confined at Fort Delaware, Delaware. On May 23, 1863, he was released in a prisoner exchange, at City Point, Virginia. Records show he was reported absent sick through October 1863, but rejoined the company prior to November 1863, when he was again captured at Rappahannock Station, Virginia. He died of typhoid fever, while being held a prisoner of war at Point Lookout, Maryland. Author's note: The civil war notes came from the book entitled North carolina Troops: 1861-1865, volume IV.

Family

Malinda Coffee

Marriage*

Principal=Malinda Coffee

Child

William Mck Whisenhunt+ b. 21 Sep 1855, d. 26 Feb 1924

Citations:

[S64] Unknown author, North Carolina Troops: 1861-1865.

Alberto Barton Whisenant

ID# 855, b. circa 1825

Father*

Nicholas Whisenhunt b. c 1801, d. b 1860

Mother*

Barbara Miller b. c 1801, d. 1884

Alberto Barton Whisenant|b. c 1825|p18.htm#i855|Nicholas Whisenhunt|b. c 1801\nd. b 1860|p9.htm#i446|Barbara Miller|b. c 1801\nd. 1884|p9.htm#i447|John Whisenhunt|b. 1771\nd. c 1845|p4.htm#i159|Keziah Hatcher|b. c 1775\nd. b 1830|p9.htm#i439|||||||

Birth*

circa 1825, NC¹

Marriage*

Principal=Sarah Elizabeth [unknown]

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850		Census record not found
1860		Census record not found
1870	Linville, Burke Co., NC	age 45, farmer
1880	Linville, Burke Co., NC	age 52, md., farmer

Note*

15 August 1861, enlisted in Co. H, 8th Infantry Regiment North Carolina

Occupation*

a farmer

Family

Sarah Elizabeth [unknown] b. circa 1848

Marriage*

Principal=Sarah Elizabeth [unknown]

Children

William Daniel Whisenant+ b. 22 Sep 1863, d. 25 Feb 1946
George Whisenant b. 1865, d. Aug 1869
Loch Whisenant b. 1868, d. Sep 1869
Senio Tansis Whisenant b. c 1874
Tildon Augustus Whisenant+ b. 25 Dec 1878, d. 6 Mar 1942

Citations:

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

Sarah Elizabeth [unknown]

ID# 856, b. circa 1848

Birth*

circa 1848, NC¹

Marriage*

Principal=Alberto Barton Whisenant

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1870	Linville, Burke Co., NC	age 21
1880	Linville, Burke Co., NC	age 33, md.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

Linville, Burke Co., NC

age 21

1880

Linville, Burke Co., NC

age 33, md.

Family

Alberto Barton Whisenant b. circa 1825

Children

William Daniel Whisenant+ b. 22 Sep 1863, d. 25 Feb 1946
George Whisenant b. 1865, d. Aug 1869
Loch Whisenant b. 1868, d. Sep 1869
Senio Tansis Whisenant b. c 1874
Tildon Augustus Whisenant+ b. 25 Dec 1878, d. 6 Mar 1942

Citations:

[S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Mary Margaret Whisenant

ID# 857, b. 10 November 1833, d. 6 December 1907

Father*

Nicholas Whisenhunt b. c 1801, d. b 1860

Mother*

Barbara Miller b. c 1801, d. 1884

Mary Margaret Whisenant|b. 10 Nov 1833\nd. 6 Dec 1907|p18.htm#i857|Nicholas Whisenhunt|b. c 1801\nd. b 1860|p9.htm#i446|Barbara Miller|b. c 1801\nd. 1884|p9.htm#i447|John Whisenhunt|b. 1771\nd. c 1845|p4.htm#i159|Keziah Hatcher|b. c 1775\nd. b 1830|p9.htm#i439|||||||

Birth*

10 November 1833, Burke Co., NC¹

Marriage*

18 December 1853, Burke Co., NC, Principal=John Jackson Benfield

Death*

6 December 1907, Burke Co., NC

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Burke Co., NC	age 16, living at home
1860	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 25, md.
1870	Burke Co., NC
1880	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 46, md.
1900	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 66, md. 46 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 16, living at home

1860

age 25, md.

1870

1880

age 46, md.

1900

age 66, md. 46 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living

Name Variation

Mary M. Whisenhunt

Family

John Jackson Benfield b. 18 June 1830, d. 25 January 1906

Marriage*

18 December 1853, Burke Co., NC, Principal=John Jackson Benfield

Children

Daniel A. Benfield b. 5 Oct 1855, d. 15 Oct 1926
Harriett Emma Benfield+ b. 7 Jan 1857, d. 8 Aug 1928
Joseph S. Benfield b. c 1859
Mary Jane Benfield+ b. 21 Dec 1861, d. 4 Jun 1929
Elizabeth A. Benfield b. 1866
Matilda Caroline Benfield b. 22 Sep 1869, d. 19 Apr 1937
John Augustus Benfield b. 17 Aug 1873
Hannah Benfield b. 7 Apr 1876

Citations:

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

John Jackson Benfield

ID# 858, b. 18 June 1830, d. 25 January 1906

Birth*

18 June 1830, Burke Co., NC

Marriage*

18 December 1853, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Mary Margaret Whisenant

Death*

25 January 1906, Burke Co., NC

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Burke Co., NC	age 20, single, resides with parents
1860	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 29, md., farmer, R$70, P$150
1870	Burke Co., NC
1880	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 50, md., farmer
1900	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 69, md. 46 yrs., farmer

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 20, single, resides with parents

1860

age 29, md., farmer, R$70, P$150

1870

1880

age 50, md., farmer

1900

age 69, md. 46 yrs., farmer

Family

Mary Margaret Whisenant b. 10 November 1833, d. 6 December 1907

Marriage*

18 December 1853, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Mary Margaret Whisenant

Children

Daniel A. Benfield b. 5 Oct 1855, d. 15 Oct 1926
Harriett Emma Benfield+ b. 7 Jan 1857, d. 8 Aug 1928
Joseph S. Benfield b. c 1859
Mary Jane Benfield+ b. 21 Dec 1861, d. 4 Jun 1929
Elizabeth A. Benfield b. 1866
Matilda Caroline Benfield b. 22 Sep 1869, d. 19 Apr 1937
John Augustus Benfield b. 17 Aug 1873
Hannah Benfield b. 7 Apr 1876

James Whisenant

ID# 859, b. circa 1842, d. 19 December 1864

Father*

Nicholas Whisenhunt b. c 1801, d. b 1860

Mother*

Barbara Miller b. c 1801, d. 1884

James Whisenant|b. c 1842\nd. 19 Dec 1864|p18.htm#i859|Nicholas Whisenhunt|b. c 1801\nd. b 1860|p9.htm#i446|Barbara Miller|b. c 1801\nd. 1884|p9.htm#i447|John Whisenhunt|b. 1771\nd. c 1845|p4.htm#i159|Keziah Hatcher|b. c 1775\nd. b 1830|p9.htm#i439|||||||

Birth*

circa 1842, Burke Co., NC¹

Death*

19 December 1864, died of bronchitis²

Burial*

Confederate Cem., North Alton, Madison Co., IL, 38.917500,-90.195278, Pvt., Lenox Co., Coleman's Missouri Cavalry, captured Aug 13, 1864, White Co., AR

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Burke Co., NC	age 8
1860	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 17, living with mother.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 8

1860

age 17, living with mother.

Name Variation

1860, Whisenhunt¹

Citations:

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Elizabeth A. Whisenant

ID# 860, b. October 1838

Father*

Nicholas Whisenhunt b. c 1801, d. b 1860

Mother*

Barbara Miller b. c 1801, d. 1884

Elizabeth A. Whisenant|b. Oct 1838|p18.htm#i860|Nicholas Whisenhunt|b. c 1801\nd. b 1860|p9.htm#i446|Barbara Miller|b. c 1801\nd. 1884|p9.htm#i447|John Whisenhunt|b. 1771\nd. c 1845|p4.htm#i159|Keziah Hatcher|b. c 1775\nd. b 1830|p9.htm#i439|||||||

Birth*

October 1838, NC¹

Marriage*

3 November 1866, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Lawson Brown²

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Burke Co., NC	age 11
1860	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 20, living with mother
1870	Burke Co., NC	age 31
1880	Burke Co., NC
1900	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 61, widowed, resides in the household of her son John M. Brown.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 11

1860

age 20, living with mother

1870

age 31

1880

1900

Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222

age 61, widowed, resides in the household of her son John M. Brown.

Name Variation

1860, Whisenhunt¹

Family

Lawson Brown b. 17 January 1833, d. 28 October 1897

Marriage*

3 November 1866, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Lawson Brown²

Children

Mary Lou Brown b. 4 Jan 1867, d. 22 Mar 1947
John McKennely Brown b. 20 Feb 1869, d. 26 Jan 1941
Cora Ann Brown b. 10 Feb 1873, d. 28 May 1945
Noah J. Brown b. 1876
Nancy Jane Brown b. 9 Jan 1876, d. 13 Dec 1961
Isaac Lawson Brown b. 25 Oct 1877

Citations:

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

Lawson Brown

ID# 861, b. 17 January 1833, d. 28 October 1897

Birth*

17 January 1833, NC

Marriage*

3 November 1866, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Elizabeth A. Whisenant¹

Death*

28 October 1897

Burial*

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1870	Burke Co., NC	age 33, farmer
1880	Burke Co., NC

Family

Elizabeth A. Whisenant b. October 1838

Children

Mary Lou Brown b. 4 Jan 1867, d. 22 Mar 1947
John McKennely Brown b. 20 Feb 1869, d. 26 Jan 1941
Cora Ann Brown b. 10 Feb 1873, d. 28 May 1945
Noah J. Brown b. 1876
Nancy Jane Brown b. 9 Jan 1876, d. 13 Dec 1961
Isaac Lawson Brown b. 25 Oct 1877

Citations:

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Sarah Mae McKee

ID# 862, b. 11 October 1859, d. 18 March 1918

Birth*

11 October 1859, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC^1,2

Marriage*

28 July 1880, Buncombe Co., NC, Principal=Daniel Webster Whisenhunt

Death*

18 March 1918, Cherokee Co., NC, married^1,2

Burial*

Valleytown Cem., Andrews, Cherokee Co., NC, 35.199167,-83.808056

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Valley Town, Cherokee Co., NC	age 40, md. 20 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living
1910	Andrews, Cherokee Co., NC	age 50, md. 1 time, 29 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Valley Town, Cherokee Co., NC

age 40, md. 20 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

1910

Andrews, Cherokee Co., NC

age 50, md. 1 time, 29 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

Family

Daniel Webster Whisenhunt b. 3 November 1857, d. 23 September 1931

Children

John Mick Whisenhunt b. 3 Aug 1881, d. 26 Jan 1942
Hattie Nuline Whisenhunt b. 14 Mar 1883, d. 4 Oct 1942
Osea Lee Whisenhunt+ b. 25 Apr 1885, d. 14 Oct 1952
William Robert Whisenhunt+ b. 12 Dec 1886, d. 15 Jun 1944
James Eric Whisenhunt I+ b. 4 Mar 1889, d. 15 Jun 1941
Sarah Mae Whisenhunt b. 10 Sep 1895

Citations:

[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Miss Cope

ID# 863

Marriage*

before 1842, Principal=Henry D. Whisenant

Family

Henry D. Whisenant b. 2 October 1819, d. 5 August 1904

Children

Margaret A. Whisenant b. c 1842
Jane M. Whisenant b. c 1843

Elam Sylvester Whisnant

ID# 864, b. 14 September 1849, d. 14 March 1930

Father*

Henry D. Whisenant b. 2 Oct 1819, d. 5 Aug 1904

Mother*

Mary E. Clarke b. 31 May 1826, d. 1 Feb 1860

Elam Sylvester Whisnant|b. 14 Sep 1849\nd. 14 Mar 1930|p18.htm#i864|Henry D. Whisenant|b. 2 Oct 1819\nd. 5 Aug 1904|p6.htm#i261|Mary E. Clarke|b. 31 May 1826\nd. 1 Feb 1860|p6.htm#i262|John Whisenhunt|b. 1771\nd. c 1845|p4.htm#i159|Keziah Hatcher|b. c 1775\nd. b 1830|p9.htm#i439|||||||

Birth*

14 September 1849, Morganton, Burke Co., NC^1,2

Marriage*

4 August 1871, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Ellen Louisa Benfield

Death*

14 March 1930, Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, widowed^1,2

Burial*

Lawings Chapel Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC³

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Burke Co., NC	age 1
1860	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 10
1870	Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 20, living at home
1880	Morganton, Burke Co., NC	age 30, md., farmer
1900	Newton, Catawba Co., NC	age 50, md. 29 yrs., farm manager
1910	Newton, Catawba Co., NC	age 60, md. 1 time, 38 yrs., farmer
1920	Newton, Catawba Co., NC	age 70, md. He and his wife are living with their son George S. Whisnant.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 1

1860

age 10

1870

age 20, living at home

1880

age 30, md., farmer

1900

age 50, md. 29 yrs., farm manager

1910

age 60, md. 1 time, 38 yrs., farmer

1920

Lawings Chapel Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC³

age 70, md. He and his wife are living with their son George S. Whisnant.

Name Variation

between 1860 and 1870, Whisenhunt⁴

Occupation*

a minister

Family

Ellen Louisa Benfield b. 5 January 1844, d. 19 January 1922

Marriage*

4 August 1871, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Ellen Louisa Benfield

Children

Mattie Cornelius Whisnant+ b. 14 Oct 1872, d. 17 Aug 1940
Mary Ellen Whisnant+ b. 25 Nov 1873, d. 18 Dec 1967
Jennie Etta Whisnant b. 15 Feb 1876, d. 28 Nov 1948
George Sylvester Whisnant+ b. 6 Oct 1879, d. 12 Feb 1955
Harriet E. Whisnant+ b. 21 Feb 1882, d. 21 Dec 1965
Joseph Henry Whisnant+ b. 26 Sep 1885, d. 28 Sep 1956

Citations:

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Ellen Louisa Benfield

ID# 865, b. 5 January 1844, d. 19 January 1922

Birth*

5 January 1844, Burke Co., NC¹

Marriage*

4 August 1871, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Elam Sylvester Whisnant

Death*

19 January 1922, Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC^1,2

Burial*

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 7, resides with parents

1860

age 16

1870

age 26, living with parents

1880

age 35, md.

1900

age 56, md. 29 yrs., 6 children

1910

age 64, md. 1 time, 38 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

1920

age 75, md.

Family

Elam Sylvester Whisnant b. 14 September 1849, d. 14 March 1930

Marriage*

4 August 1871, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Elam Sylvester Whisnant

Children

Mattie Cornelius Whisnant+ b. 14 Oct 1872, d. 17 Aug 1940
Mary Ellen Whisnant+ b. 25 Nov 1873, d. 18 Dec 1967
Jennie Etta Whisnant b. 15 Feb 1876, d. 28 Nov 1948
George Sylvester Whisnant+ b. 6 Oct 1879, d. 12 Feb 1955
Harriet E. Whisnant+ b. 21 Feb 1882, d. 21 Dec 1965
Joseph Henry Whisnant+ b. 26 Sep 1885, d. 28 Sep 1956

Citations:

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

Margaret Mary A. Whisenant

ID# 866, b. circa 1851

Father*

Henry D. Whisenant b. 2 Oct 1819, d. 5 Aug 1904

Mother*

Mary E. Clarke b. 31 May 1826, d. 1 Feb 1860

Margaret Mary A. Whisenant|b. c 1851|p18.htm#i866|Henry D. Whisenant|b. 2 Oct 1819\nd. 5 Aug 1904|p6.htm#i261|Mary E. Clarke|b. 31 May 1826\nd. 1 Feb 1860|p6.htm#i262|John Whisenhunt|b. 1771\nd. c 1845|p4.htm#i159|Keziah Hatcher|b. c 1775\nd. b 1830|p9.htm#i439|||||||

Birth*

circa 1851, NC¹

Marriage*

17 December 1879, Burke Co., NC, Principal=John Cornelius Short²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 9

1870

age 19, living at home

1880

age 29, md.

Note*

Author's note: Ruth Kincaid says that Margaret died shortly after Margaret's daughter was born. Her husband Cornelius' and daughter then moved to Tennessee.

Family

John Cornelius Short b. May 1861

Child

Pheabe Short b. 1 May 1882, d. 31 Jul 1943

Citations:

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

John Cornelius Short

ID# 867, b. May 1861

Birth*

May 1861, NC¹

Marriage*

17 December 1879, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Margaret Mary A. Whisenant²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167²

age 19, md., laborer

1900

Mitchell Co., NC

age 39, md. 13 yrs., day laborer. Wife is named "Mary L", age 49.

1910

Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC

age 49, md. 2nd time, 22 yrs., works at cotton mill

Family

Margaret Mary A. Whisenant b. circa 1851

Child

Pheabe Short b. 1 May 1882, d. 31 Jul 1943

Citations:

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

James Pinkney Whisenant

ID# 869, b. 4 May 1853, d. 29 May 1937

Father*

Henry D. Whisenant b. 2 Oct 1819, d. 5 Aug 1904

Mother*

Mary E. Clarke b. 31 May 1826, d. 1 Feb 1860

James Pinkney Whisenant|b. 4 May 1853\nd. 29 May 1937|p18.htm#i869|Henry D. Whisenant|b. 2 Oct 1819\nd. 5 Aug 1904|p6.htm#i261|Mary E. Clarke|b. 31 May 1826\nd. 1 Feb 1860|p6.htm#i262|John Whisenhunt|b. 1771\nd. c 1845|p4.htm#i159|Keziah Hatcher|b. c 1775\nd. b 1830|p9.htm#i439|||||||

Birth*

4 May 1853, Burke Co., NC¹

Marriage*

1 January 1878, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Mary Eliza Mull

Death*

29 May 1937, Burke Co., NC, widowed¹

Burial*

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 6

1870

age 16

1880

age 21, md., farmer

1900

age 47, md. 21 yrs., farmer. Census D.O.B. May 1853.

1910

age 57, md. 1 time, 31 yrs., farmer

1920

age 66, md., farm manager

1930

Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167¹

age 77, widowed, retired, 1st. md. age 25

Name Variation

between 1860 and 1870, Whisenhunt³

Family

Mary Eliza Mull b. 10 March 1855, d. 15 January 1929

Marriage*

1 January 1878, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Mary Eliza Mull

Children

Bertha Fie Ella Whisenant+ b. 16 Oct 1880, d. 5 Jan 1922
Lillian Ardella Whisenant+ b. 11 Oct 1883, d. 26 Mar 1953
Edith Leita Whisenant b. 7 Feb 1886, d. 7 Oct 1923
Essie Matildia Whisenant+ b. 13 Jun 1889, d. 9 May 1936
Minnie Dewitt Whisenant+ b. 22 Nov 1890, d. 2 May 1945
James Raymond Whisenant+ b. 6 May 1894, d. 4 Jul 1937

Citations:

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Mary Eliza Mull

ID# 870, b. 10 March 1855, d. 15 January 1929

Birth*

10 March 1855, Burke Co., NC, Her parents were Jim Mull and Jane Williams¹

Marriage*

1 January 1878, Burke Co., NC, Principal=James Pinkney Whisenant

Death*

15 January 1929, Burke Co., NC²

Burial*

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 25, md.

1900

age 45, md. 21 yrs., 9 ch., 6 living

1910

age 55, md. 1 time., 31 yrs.

1920

Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167¹

age 64, md.

Family

James Pinkney Whisenant b. 4 May 1853, d. 29 May 1937

Marriage*

1 January 1878, Burke Co., NC, Principal=James Pinkney Whisenant

Children

Bertha Fie Ella Whisenant+ b. 16 Oct 1880, d. 5 Jan 1922
Lillian Ardella Whisenant+ b. 11 Oct 1883, d. 26 Mar 1953
Edith Leita Whisenant b. 7 Feb 1886, d. 7 Oct 1923
Essie Matildia Whisenant+ b. 13 Jun 1889, d. 9 May 1936
Minnie Dewitt Whisenant+ b. 22 Nov 1890, d. 2 May 1945
James Raymond Whisenant+ b. 6 May 1894, d. 4 Jul 1937

Citations:

[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Harriet Matilda Whisenant

ID# 871, b. 28 November 1855, d. 12 July 1887

Father*

Henry D. Whisenant b. 2 Oct 1819, d. 5 Aug 1904

Mother*

Mary E. Clarke b. 31 May 1826, d. 1 Feb 1860

Harriet Matilda Whisenant|b. 28 Nov 1855\nd. 12 Jul 1887|p18.htm#i871|Henry D. Whisenant|b. 2 Oct 1819\nd. 5 Aug 1904|p6.htm#i261|Mary E. Clarke|b. 31 May 1826\nd. 1 Feb 1860|p6.htm#i262|John Whisenhunt|b. 1771\nd. c 1845|p4.htm#i159|Keziah Hatcher|b. c 1775\nd. b 1830|p9.htm#i439|||||||

Birth*

28 November 1855, Burke Co., NC¹

Marriage*

26 December 1876, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Lewis Murchinson Lynn

Death*

12 July 1887, Burke Co., NC¹

Burial*

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 4

1870

age 14

1880

Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167¹

age 24, md.

Family

Lewis Murchinson Lynn b. 16 August 1850, d. 3 May 1930

Marriage*

26 December 1876, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Lewis Murchinson Lynn

Children

Minnie Alice Lynn b. 1 Jun 1878, d. 19 Sep 1962
Bessie Jane Lynn b. 7 May 1880, d. 7 Aug 1948
Robert Walker Lynn b. 6 Oct 1881, d. 12 Jul 1936
Lucy Lora Lynn b. 20 Sep 1883, d. 20 Jan 1978
infant Lynn b. 28 Jun 1887, d. c 1887

Citations:

[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.

Lewis Murchinson Lynn

ID# 872, b. 16 August 1850, d. 3 May 1930

Birth*

16 August 1850, Burke Co., NC, His parents were James Lynn and Nancy Thorne¹

Marriage*

26 December 1876, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Harriet Matilda Whisenant

Death*

3 May 1930, Burke Co., NC¹

Burial*

Census*

1 June 1880, Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 30, md., farmer

Family

Harriet Matilda Whisenant b. 28 November 1855, d. 12 July 1887

Children

Minnie Alice Lynn b. 1 Jun 1878, d. 19 Sep 1962
Bessie Jane Lynn b. 7 May 1880, d. 7 Aug 1948
Robert Walker Lynn b. 6 Oct 1881, d. 12 Jul 1936
Lucy Lora Lynn b. 20 Sep 1883, d. 20 Jan 1978
infant Lynn b. 28 Jun 1887, d. c 1887

Citations:

[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.

Thomas Gray Whisenant

ID# 873, b. 26 September 1858, d. 28 February 1938

Father*

Henry D. Whisenant b. 2 Oct 1819, d. 5 Aug 1904

Mother*

Mary E. Clarke b. 31 May 1826, d. 1 Feb 1860

Thomas Gray Whisenant|b. 26 Sep 1858\nd. 28 Feb 1938|p18.htm#i873|Henry D. Whisenant|b. 2 Oct 1819\nd. 5 Aug 1904|p6.htm#i261|Mary E. Clarke|b. 31 May 1826\nd. 1 Feb 1860|p6.htm#i262|John Whisenhunt|b. 1771\nd. c 1845|p4.htm#i159|Keziah Hatcher|b. c 1775\nd. b 1830|p9.htm#i439|||||||

Birth*

26 September 1858, Burke Co., NC¹

Marriage*

11 October 1877, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Martha Ann Adeline Clarke

Death*

28 February 1938, Burke Co., NC, widowed¹

Burial*

Catawba Valley Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.781667,-81.689167

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 2

1870

age 11

1880

age 23, md., farmer. His last name is listed as "Whisenhunt". A cousin Margaret Whisenhunt, age 30, single, resides in the household.

1900

Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NC

age 45, md. 22 yrs., farmer. Census d.o.b. Sep 1854.

1910

age 54, md. 1 time, 34 yrs., farmer

1920

Gaston Co., NC

age 62, md., farmer

1930

Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC

age 73, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 19

Name Variation

between 1860 and 1870, Whisenhunt²

Name Variation

15 April 1910, Whisenhunt²

Family

Martha Ann Adeline Clarke b. 13 February 1852, d. 20 June 1932

Marriage*

11 October 1877, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Martha Ann Adeline Clarke

Children

Marshall William Whisenant+ b. 16 Aug 1878, d. 24 Mar 1944
Joseph Washington Whisenant b. 2 Nov 1880, d. 18 Sep 1941
Mary Virginia Whisenant+ b. 10 May 1882, d. 27 Jul 1933
Maudie Matilda Whisenant b. 18 Nov 1885, d. 13 Feb 1961
Henry Gray Whisenant+ b. 4 Mar 1887, d. 15 Nov 1943
Laura Mae Whisenant+ b. 4 Mar 1889, d. 29 Aug 1964
Cora Beatrice Whisenant+ b. 24 Oct 1892, d. 13 Mar 1976
Nancy Elizabeth Whisenant+ b. 5 Aug 1895, d. 10 Oct 1974

Citations:

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

Martha Ann Adeline Clarke

ID# 874, b. 13 February 1852, d. 20 June 1932

Mother*

Fatima Mary Powell b. 1820, d. a 1864

Martha Ann Adeline Clarke|b. 13 Feb 1852\nd. 20 Jun 1932|p18.htm#i874||||Fatima Mary Powell|b. 1820\nd. a 1864|p35.htm#i1704|||||||John L. Powell|b. 1793\nd. c 1855|p10.htm#i456|Catherine Whisenhunt|b. 1795|p10.htm#i455|

Birth*

13 February 1852, Burke Co., NC¹

Marriage*

11 October 1877, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Thomas Gray Whisenant

Death*

20 June 1932, Burke Co., NC¹

Burial*

Catawba Valley Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.781667,-81.689167

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 27, md.

1900

Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NC

age 48, md. 22 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living

1910

age 58, md. 1 time, 34 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living

1920

Gaston Co., NC

age 67, md.

1930

Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NC

age 78, md., 1st. md. age 24

Family

Thomas Gray Whisenant b. 26 September 1858, d. 28 February 1938

Marriage*

11 October 1877, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Thomas Gray Whisenant

Children

Marshall William Whisenant+ b. 16 Aug 1878, d. 24 Mar 1944
Joseph Washington Whisenant b. 2 Nov 1880, d. 18 Sep 1941
Mary Virginia Whisenant+ b. 10 May 1882, d. 27 Jul 1933
Maudie Matilda Whisenant b. 18 Nov 1885, d. 13 Feb 1961
Henry Gray Whisenant+ b. 4 Mar 1887, d. 15 Nov 1943
Laura Mae Whisenant+ b. 4 Mar 1889, d. 29 Aug 1964
Cora Beatrice Whisenant+ b. 24 Oct 1892, d. 13 Mar 1976
Nancy Elizabeth Whisenant+ b. 5 Aug 1895, d. 10 Oct 1974

Citations:

[S25] Death_Certificate.

George Washington Whisenant

ID# 875, b. 17 September 1859, d. 3 April 1914

Father*

Henry D. Whisenant b. 2 Oct 1819, d. 5 Aug 1904

Mother*

Mary E. Clarke b. 31 May 1826, d. 1 Feb 1860

George Washington Whisenant|b. 17 Sep 1859\nd. 3 Apr 1914|p18.htm#i875|Henry D. Whisenant|b. 2 Oct 1819\nd. 5 Aug 1904|p6.htm#i261|Mary E. Clarke|b. 31 May 1826\nd. 1 Feb 1860|p6.htm#i262|John Whisenhunt|b. 1771\nd. c 1845|p4.htm#i159|Keziah Hatcher|b. c 1775\nd. b 1830|p9.htm#i439|||||||

Birth*

17 September 1859, Burke Co., NC^1,2

Marriage*

circa 1882, Principal=Elvira Lowdermilk³

Death*

3 April 1914, Burke Co., NC, married²

Burial*

Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 8 months

1870

age 10

1880

age 20, single, living with father and step-mother

1900

age 40, md. 18 yrs., farmer

1910

Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167¹

age 50, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., farmer

Name Variation

between 1860 and 1870, Whisenhunt³

Occupation*

a farmer

Note*

Note: The Burke County, North Carolina, Death Certificate Index lists pneumonia as the cause of death. George caught measles, contracted pneumonia and died.

Family

Elvira Lowdermilk b. 10 June 1865, d. 19 March 1943

Marriage*

circa 1882, Principal=Elvira Lowdermilk³

Children

Florence Annie Whisenant+ b. 28 Jul 1886, d. 14 Sep 1966
Alma Estelle Whisenant+ b. 24 May 1889, d. 6 Jan 1966
Fannie Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. 24 Jun 1892, d. 15 Oct 1977
Lawrence Earson Whisnant+ b. 27 Jul 1895, d. 19 Jun 1978
Emmie Matilda Whisnant+ b. 2 Jul 1898, d. 22 Sep 1986

Citations:

[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Elvira Lowdermilk

ID# 876, b. 10 June 1865, d. 19 March 1943

Birth*

10 June 1865, NC, Her parents were George W. Lowdermilk and Adeline Williams. She married Jacob Ashby Mull on 03 Apr 1925. They divorced circa 1927.^1,2

Marriage*

circa 1882, Principal=George Washington Whisenant³

Death*

19 March 1943, Burke Co., NC²

Burial*

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 34, md. 18 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living

1910

age 42, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living

1920

1930

Fairview United Methodist Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.868611,-81.768333²

age 60, widow, 1st. md. age 18, living with daughter and son-in-law Emmy & Jay B. Clark.

Note*

Author's note: The Burke County Library Cemetery Card File shows her date of death was 22 Mar 1943.

Family

George Washington Whisenant b. 17 September 1859, d. 3 April 1914

Marriage*

circa 1882, Principal=George Washington Whisenant³

Children

Florence Annie Whisenant+ b. 28 Jul 1886, d. 14 Sep 1966
Alma Estelle Whisenant+ b. 24 May 1889, d. 6 Jan 1966
Fannie Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. 24 Jun 1892, d. 15 Oct 1977
Lawrence Earson Whisnant+ b. 27 Jul 1895, d. 19 Jun 1978
Emmie Matilda Whisnant+ b. 2 Jul 1898, d. 22 Sep 1986

Citations:

[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Todd Robert Whisenant

ID# 878, b. May 1848, d. 26 September 1918

Father*

William Whisenant Jr. b. c 1815, d. c 1886

Mother*

Sarah Walls b. c 1820, d. c 1875

Todd Robert Whisenant|b. May 1848\nd. 26 Sep 1918|p18.htm#i878|William Whisenant Jr.|b. c 1815\nd. c 1886|p11.htm#i532|Sarah Walls|b. c 1820\nd. c 1875|p11.htm#i533|George M. Whisenhunt II|b. c 1791\nd. c 1875|p4.htm#i162|Elizabeth Black|b. c 1795\nd. c 1865|p9.htm#i441|||||||

Birth*

May 1848, Burke Co., NC¹

Marriage*

28 January 1873, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Sarah Eveline Bean²

Death*

26 September 1918, Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, widowed³

Burial*

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 2

1860

age 12

1870

age 20, living at home

1880

age 38, md., farm laborer

1900

Fairview United Methodist Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.868611,-81.768333

age 45, md. 27 yrs., day laborer. This census listed his birth date as May 1855.

1910

Census record not found

Family

Sarah Eveline Bean b. July 1852, d. before 1918

Marriage*

28 January 1873, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Sarah Eveline Bean²

Children

William Wesley Whisenant+ b. 10 Apr 1874, d. 11 Nov 1943
Gertrude Whisenant b. Aug 1875
Thomas Emerett Whisenant+ b. 10 Oct 1877, d. 13 May 1946
Nancy Jane Whisenant+ b. 3 Jan 1878, d. 24 Dec 1953
female child Whisenant b. c Feb 1880
Richard W. Whisnant+ b. 19 Aug 1882, d. 10 Feb 1954
Mary Whisenant b. Aug 1887
Emma E. Whisenant+ b. 2 Feb 1889, d. 27 Feb 1953
Earenett Whisenant b. Jan 1891
Joseph Newton Whisnant+ b. 5 Mar 1894, d. 21 Nov 1955

Citations:

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S65] Elizabeth H. Michaels, Descendants of Jacob C. Cope.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Sarah Eveline Bean

ID# 879, b. July 1852, d. before 1918

Birth*

July 1852, Burke Co., NC¹

Marriage*

28 January 1873, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Todd Robert Whisenant²

Death*

before 1918, Burke Co., NC

Burial*

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 30, md.

1900

age 47, md. 27 yrs., 11 ch., 7 living

Family

Todd Robert Whisenant b. May 1848, d. 26 September 1918

Children

William Wesley Whisenant+ b. 10 Apr 1874, d. 11 Nov 1943
Gertrude Whisenant b. Aug 1875
Thomas Emerett Whisenant+ b. 10 Oct 1877, d. 13 May 1946
Nancy Jane Whisenant+ b. 3 Jan 1878, d. 24 Dec 1953
female child Whisenant b. c Feb 1880
Richard W. Whisnant+ b. 19 Aug 1882, d. 10 Feb 1954
Mary Whisenant b. Aug 1887
Emma E. Whisenant+ b. 2 Feb 1889, d. 27 Feb 1953
Earenett Whisenant b. Jan 1891
Joseph Newton Whisnant+ b. 5 Mar 1894, d. 21 Nov 1955

Citations:

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S65] Elizabeth H. Michaels, Descendants of Jacob C. Cope.

Mary E. Whisenant

ID# 880, b. circa 1849, d. circa 1890

Father*

William Whisenant Jr. b. c 1815, d. c 1886

Mother*

Sarah Walls b. c 1820, d. c 1875

Mary E. Whisenant|b. c 1849\nd. c 1890|p18.htm#i880|William Whisenant Jr.|b. c 1815\nd. c 1886|p11.htm#i532|Sarah Walls|b. c 1820\nd. c 1875|p11.htm#i533|George M. Whisenhunt II|b. c 1791\nd. c 1875|p4.htm#i162|Elizabeth Black|b. c 1795\nd. c 1865|p9.htm#i441|||||||

Birth*

circa 1849, NC¹

Death*

circa 1890, Her married name was Hudson

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 1

1860

age 11

1870

age 19, living at home

1880

Mt. Pleasant Meth. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC³

age 29, single, lives with father

Citations:

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

Rufus A. Whisenant

ID# 882, b. 7 October 1853, d. 25 October 1919

Father*

William Whisenant Jr. b. c 1815, d. c 1886

Mother*

Sarah Walls b. c 1820, d. c 1875

Rufus A. Whisenant|b. 7 Oct 1853\nd. 25 Oct 1919|p18.htm#i882|William Whisenant Jr.|b. c 1815\nd. c 1886|p11.htm#i532|Sarah Walls|b. c 1820\nd. c 1875|p11.htm#i533|George M. Whisenhunt II|b. c 1791\nd. c 1875|p4.htm#i162|Elizabeth Black|b. c 1795\nd. c 1865|p9.htm#i441|||||||

Birth*

7 October 1853, Burke Co., NC¹

Marriage*

21 December 1882, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Sarah Elizabeth Sanders

Death*

25 October 1919, Cabarrus Co., NC, widowed²

Burial*

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 8

1870

age 15

1880

Census record not found

1900

age 45, md. 17 yrs., farmer

1910

Mt. Pleasant Meth. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC¹

age 56, md. 1 time, 27 yrs., farmer

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Sanders b. 14 August 1856, d. 23 March 1912

Marriage*

21 December 1882, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Sarah Elizabeth Sanders

Children

Walter Lee Whisenant+ b. 31 Mar 1884, d. 7 Jul 1948
Columbus Hartwell Whisenant+ b. 24 Apr 1888, d. 9 Apr 1969
Anna Mae Whisenant+ b. 25 Aug 1890, d. 22 Sep 1970
Charles Marion Whisenant+ b. 10 Jan 1893, d. 3 Feb 1963
Allie L. Whisenant b. Dec 1894
Benjamin Franklin Whisenant+ b. 12 Jan 1897, d. 28 Apr 1928
Elizabeth Cleo Whisenant+ b. 7 Feb 1900, d. 23 Mar 1988

Citations:

[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Sarah Elizabeth Sanders

ID# 883, b. 14 August 1856, d. 23 March 1912

Birth*

14 August 1856, Burke Co., NC¹

Marriage*

21 December 1882, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Rufus A. Whisenant

Death*

23 March 1912, Burke Co., NC¹

Burial*

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 43, md. 17 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living

1910

age 53, md. 1 time 27 yrs.

Family

Rufus A. Whisenant b. 7 October 1853, d. 25 October 1919

Children

Walter Lee Whisenant+ b. 31 Mar 1884, d. 7 Jul 1948
Columbus Hartwell Whisenant+ b. 24 Apr 1888, d. 9 Apr 1969
Anna Mae Whisenant+ b. 25 Aug 1890, d. 22 Sep 1970
Charles Marion Whisenant+ b. 10 Jan 1893, d. 3 Feb 1963
Allie L. Whisenant b. Dec 1894
Benjamin Franklin Whisenant+ b. 12 Jan 1897, d. 28 Apr 1928
Elizabeth Cleo Whisenant+ b. 7 Feb 1900, d. 23 Mar 1988

Citations:

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

James Newton Whisenant

ID# 884, b. circa 1854, d. circa 1890

Father*

William Whisenant Jr. b. c 1815, d. c 1886

Mother*

Sarah Walls b. c 1820, d. c 1875

James Newton Whisenant|b. c 1854\nd. c 1890|p18.htm#i884|William Whisenant Jr.|b. c 1815\nd. c 1886|p11.htm#i532|Sarah Walls|b. c 1820\nd. c 1875|p11.htm#i533|George M. Whisenhunt II|b. c 1791\nd. c 1875|p4.htm#i162|Elizabeth Black|b. c 1795\nd. c 1865|p9.htm#i441|||||||

Birth*

circa 1854, NC¹

Death*

circa 1890

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 6

1870

age 14

1880

age 22, single, lives with father

Citations:

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

John P. Whisenant

ID# 885, b. circa 1858

Father*

William Whisenant Jr. b. c 1815, d. c 1886

Mother*

Sarah Walls b. c 1820, d. c 1875

John P. Whisenant|b. c 1858|p18.htm#i885|William Whisenant Jr.|b. c 1815\nd. c 1886|p11.htm#i532|Sarah Walls|b. c 1820\nd. c 1875|p11.htm#i533|George M. Whisenhunt II|b. c 1791\nd. c 1875|p4.htm#i162|Elizabeth Black|b. c 1795\nd. c 1865|p9.htm#i441|||||||

Birth*

circa 1858, NC¹

Marriage*

13 March 1897, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Annie Roberts Wadkins

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 2

1870

age 12

1880

Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC

age 19, single, lives with father

1910

Lincoln Co., NC

age 54, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., farmer

1920

age 62, md.

Family

Annie Roberts Wadkins b. September 1862, d. 12 October 1926

Marriage*

13 March 1897, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Annie Roberts Wadkins

Child

Florence V. Whisenant+ b. c 1897

Citations:

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

Annie Roberts Wadkins

ID# 886, b. September 1862, d. 12 October 1926

Birth*

September 1862, NC, She first married John Branch.

Marriage*

13 March 1897, Burke Co., NC, Principal=John P. Whisenant

Death*

12 October 1926, Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC¹

Burial*

Black Cem., Cherrryville, Gaston Co., NC¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC

age 12, resides with parents.

1910

Lincoln Co., NC

age 52, md. 2nd time, 15 yrs., 6 ch., 5 living

1920

Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC

age 62, md.

Family 1

Child

Barney Van Branch b. 31 Oct 1889, d. 15 Jul 1968

Family 2

John P. Whisenant b. circa 1858

Marriage*

13 March 1897, Burke Co., NC, Principal=John P. Whisenant

Child

Florence V. Whisenant+ b. c 1897

Citations:

[S25] Death_Certificate.

William Richard Whisenant

ID# 887, b. 10 March 1862, d. 4 October 1928

Father*

William Whisenant Jr. b. c 1815, d. c 1886

Mother*

Sarah Walls b. c 1820, d. c 1875

William Richard Whisenant|b. 10 Mar 1862\nd. 4 Oct 1928|p18.htm#i887|William Whisenant Jr.|b. c 1815\nd. c 1886|p11.htm#i532|Sarah Walls|b. c 1820\nd. c 1875|p11.htm#i533|George M. Whisenhunt II|b. c 1791\nd. c 1875|p4.htm#i162|Elizabeth Black|b. c 1795\nd. c 1865|p9.htm#i441|||||||

Birth*

10 March 1862, NC, Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 10 Mar 1861. The informant was W. C. Whisenant, Morganton, NC.¹

Marriage*

1 December 1892, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Dolly C. Keaton

Death*

4 October 1928, Burke Co., NC, widowed²

Burial*

Mt. Pleasant Meth. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 9

1880

age 16

1900

age 38, md. 8 yrs., farmer

1910

Drexel, Burke Co., NC

age 48, widowed, farmer

1920

Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222¹

age 55, widowed, farmer

Nickname

Dickey

Note*

Author's note: The Death Certificate Index, page 2, book 1, Burke County, North Carolina, shows that his mother was 'Mary Moorten'.

Family

Dolly C. Keaton b. 17 July 1867, d. 9 August 1900

Marriage*

1 December 1892, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Dolly C. Keaton

Children

Walter Columbus Whisenant b. 18 Jul 1893, d. 30 Apr 1966
George Macon Whisenant+ b. 5 Feb 1895, d. 30 Sep 1971
Carme Elam Whisenant+ b. 2 Apr 1896, d. 14 Nov 1968
Lula B. Whisenant b. Feb 1899
Charles Augustus Whisenant+ b. May 1900, d. 6 Sep 1958

Citations:

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Dolly C. Keaton

ID# 888, b. 17 July 1867, d. 9 August 1900

Birth*

17 July 1867¹

Marriage*

1 December 1892, Burke Co., NC, Principal=William Richard Whisenant

Death*

9 August 1900, Burke Co., NC¹

Burial*

Census*

1 June 1900, Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 32, md. 8 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living

Family

William Richard Whisenant b. 10 March 1862, d. 4 October 1928

Children

Walter Columbus Whisenant b. 18 Jul 1893, d. 30 Apr 1966
George Macon Whisenant+ b. 5 Feb 1895, d. 30 Sep 1971
Carme Elam Whisenant+ b. 2 Apr 1896, d. 14 Nov 1968
Lula B. Whisenant b. Feb 1899
Charles Augustus Whisenant+ b. May 1900, d. 6 Sep 1958

Citations:

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

William E. Whisnand

ID# 889, b. 26 April 1864, d. 11 October 1930

Father*

William C. Whisnand b. May 1834, d. 26 Apr 1907

Mother*

Sarah E. Graham b. 1 Jul 1831, d. 25 Oct 1872

William E. Whisnand|b. 26 Apr 1864\nd. 11 Oct 1930|p18.htm#i889|William C. Whisnand|b. May 1834\nd. 26 Apr 1907|p698.htm#i34897|Sarah E. Graham|b. 1 Jul 1831\nd. 25 Oct 1872|p17.htm#i807|Jacob I. Whisnand|b. 25 Aug 1797\nd. 11 Apr 1859|p698.htm#i34859|Mary A. Isley|b. 7 Jan 1800\nd. 8 Oct 1851|p698.htm#i34860|||||||

Birth*

26 April 1864, IL

Marriage*

16 March 1886, Cass Co., ND, Principal=Mary Emma Roney

Death*

11 October 1930, Snohomish, Snohomish Co., WA¹

Burial*

Wenatchee Cem., Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA, 47.450833,-120.346389

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

Piper City, Ford Co., IL

age 6

1880

Piper City, Ford Co., IL

age 16

1900

Page, Cass Co., ND

age 37, md. 14 yrs.

1910

Chelan Co., WA

age 45, md. 1 time, 24 yrs.

1920

Nampa, Canyon Co., ID

age 55, md., manager of a garage.

1930

Snohomish, Snohomish Co., WA

age 65, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22, no military service.

Note*

Is Harry a son of William?, Principal=Harry Murrel Whisnand

Family

Mary Emma Roney b. 11 June 1866, d. 4 November 1937

Marriage*

16 March 1886, Cass Co., ND, Principal=Mary Emma Roney

Children

Charles Earl Whisnand+ b. 21 May 1887, d. 14 Apr 1947
Pearl Eva Whisnand+ b. 10 May 1891, d. 30 Jan 1964
William Clarence Whisnand+ b. 25 Sep 1893, d. 10 Jun 1966
Mary Hazel Whisnand+ b. 22 Mar 1896, d. 11 Feb 1920
Howard Milo Whisnand+ b. 26 Oct 1897, d. 3 Jan 1976
Murial H. Whisnand b. c 1901
Zella Agnes Whisnand b. 5 Feb 1903, d. 14 Oct 1989
Robert Graham Whisnand b. 18 Dec 1906, d. 28 Nov 1973
Fern Whisnand b. c 1909
Wesley Roney Whisnand b. 2 Feb 1915, d. 2 Nov 1915

Citations:

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Squire Kelly Whisenant

ID# 890, b. circa 1859

Father*

Newton J. Whisenhunt b. c 1827, d. 16 Oct 1893

Mother*

Sarah Eveline Kirby b. c 1838

Squire Kelly Whisenant|b. c 1859|p18.htm#i890|Newton J. Whisenhunt|b. c 1827\nd. 16 Oct 1893|p11.htm#i535|Sarah Eveline Kirby|b. c 1838|p11.htm#i536|George M. Whisenhunt II|b. c 1791\nd. c 1875|p4.htm#i162|Elizabeth Black|b. c 1795\nd. c 1865|p9.htm#i441|||||||

Birth*

circa 1859, Caldwell Co., NC¹

Marriage*

Principal=Angeline FinCannon

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

Copinhagen, Caldwell Co., NC

age 1

1870

age 13

1880

Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167²

Family

Angeline FinCannon

Citations:

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

Angeline FinCannon

ID# 891

Marriage*

Principal=Squire Kelly Whisenant

Family

Squire Kelly Whisenant b. circa 1859

L. Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 892, b. 25 December 1862, d. 2 April 1940

Father*

Robert Benjamin Whisenant b. 1830, d. a 1867

Mother*

Adeline Powell b. Mar 1830, d. c 1905

Birth*

25 December 1862, Burke Co., NC¹

Death*

2 April 1940, Burke Co., NC²

Burial*

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 8

1880

age 18, single, living with mother

1900

age 37, single, living with her brother James A. Whisenant.

1930

Highland Burial Pk., Danville, Danville City, VA

age 68, single, living with brother James A. Whisenant.

Obituary*

Citations:

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.

Jane Harriet Whisenant

ID# 893, b. 10 February 1866, d. 5 November 1942

Father*

Newton J. Whisenhunt b. c 1827, d. 16 Oct 1893

Mother*

Sarah Eveline Kirby b. c 1838

Jane Harriet Whisenant|b. 10 Feb 1866\nd. 5 Nov 1942|p18.htm#i893|Newton J. Whisenhunt|b. c 1827\nd. 16 Oct 1893|p11.htm#i535|Sarah Eveline Kirby|b. c 1838|p11.htm#i536|George M. Whisenhunt II|b. c 1791\nd. c 1875|p4.htm#i162|Elizabeth Black|b. c 1795\nd. c 1865|p9.htm#i441|||||||

Marriage*

Principal=David Harvey

Burial*

Austin Memorial Park Cem., Austin, Travis Co., TX, 30.330556,-97.751389, married¹

Birth*

10 February 1866, NC¹

Death*

5 November 1942, Austin, Travis Co., TX, married¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1870	Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 8
1880	Burke Co., NC

Family

David Harvey

Citations:

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Elmira M. Whisenant

ID# 894, b. circa 1863

Father*

Newton J. Whisenhunt b. c 1827, d. 16 Oct 1893

Mother*

Mary J. Setzer b. c 1841

Elmira M. Whisenant|b. c 1863|p18.htm#i894|Newton J. Whisenhunt|b. c 1827\nd. 16 Oct 1893|p11.htm#i535|Mary J. Setzer|b. c 1841|p11.htm#i537|George M. Whisenhunt II|b. c 1791\nd. c 1875|p4.htm#i162|Elizabeth Black|b. c 1795\nd. c 1865|p9.htm#i441|||||||

Birth*

circa 1863, NC¹

Marriage*

26 August 1888, Danville, Danville City, VA, Principal=J. W. Barrow

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1870	Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 7
1880	Burke Co., NC

Name Variation

Elvira

Family

J. W. Barrow

Citations:

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

Sophia Caroline Whisenant

ID# 895, b. circa 1865

Father*

Newton J. Whisenhunt b. c 1827, d. 16 Oct 1893

Mother*

Mary J. Setzer b. c 1841

Sophia Caroline Whisenant|b. c 1865|p18.htm#i895|Newton J. Whisenhunt|b. c 1827\nd. 16 Oct 1893|p11.htm#i535|Mary J. Setzer|b. c 1841|p11.htm#i537|George M. Whisenhunt II|b. c 1791\nd. c 1875|p4.htm#i162|Elizabeth Black|b. c 1795\nd. c 1865|p9.htm#i441|||||||

Birth*

circa 1865, NC¹

Marriage*

11 December 1892, Danville, Danville City, VA, Principal=William Henry Deal

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1870	Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC	age 5
1880	Burke Co., NC

Family

William Henry Deal

Citations:

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

Alice Adeline Whisenant

ID# 896, b. 24 April 1869, d. 3 December 1959

Father*

Newton J. Whisenhunt b. c 1827, d. 16 Oct 1893

Mother*

Mary J. Setzer b. c 1841

Alice Adeline Whisenant|b. 24 Apr 1869\nd. 3 Dec 1959|p18.htm#i896|Newton J. Whisenhunt|b. c 1827\nd. 16 Oct 1893|p11.htm#i535|Mary J. Setzer|b. c 1841|p11.htm#i537|George M. Whisenhunt II|b. c 1791\nd. c 1875|p4.htm#i162|Elizabeth Black|b. c 1795\nd. c 1865|p9.htm#i441|||||||

Birth*

24 April 1869, Burke Co., NC

Marriage*

30 April 1890, Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA, Principal=John Alexandria Gery

Marriage*

3 September 1907, Principal=Warren P. Galloway

Death*

3 December 1959, Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

Burial*

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 1

1880

1910

age 41, md. 2nd.time, 3 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living

Family 1

John Alexandria Gery b. circa 1855, d. 22 November 1904

Marriage*

30 April 1890, Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA, Principal=John Alexandria Gery

Children

Frederick Newton Gery b. 23 Jun 1891, d. Dec 1963
Charles Harold Gery b. 8 Aug 1900, d. Sep 1971

Family 2

Warren P. Galloway b. circa 1854

Marriage*

3 September 1907, Principal=Warren P. Galloway

John Alexandria Gery

ID# 897, b. circa 1855, d. 22 November 1904

Birth*

circa 1855

Marriage*

30 April 1890, Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA, Principal=Alice Adeline Whisenant

Death*

22 November 1904

Family

Alice Adeline Whisenant b. 24 April 1869, d. 3 December 1959

Children

Frederick Newton Gery b. 23 Jun 1891, d. Dec 1963
Charles Harold Gery b. 8 Aug 1900, d. Sep 1971

Milborn Whisenant

ID# 898, b. circa 1871

Father*

Newton J. Whisenhunt b. c 1827, d. 16 Oct 1893

Mother*

Mary J. Setzer b. c 1841

Milborn Whisenant|b. c 1871|p18.htm#i898|Newton J. Whisenhunt|b. c 1827\nd. 16 Oct 1893|p11.htm#i535|Mary J. Setzer|b. c 1841|p11.htm#i537|George M. Whisenhunt II|b. c 1791\nd. c 1875|p4.htm#i162|Elizabeth Black|b. c 1795\nd. c 1865|p9.htm#i441|||||||

Birth*

circa 1871, NC¹

Name Variation

Wilborn

Census*

1 June 1880, Burke Co., NC

Citations:

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

William E. Whisenant

ID# 899, b. October 1873, d. before 1920

Father*

Newton J. Whisenhunt b. c 1827, d. 16 Oct 1893

Mother*

Mary J. Setzer b. c 1841

William E. Whisenant|b. Oct 1873\nd. b 1920|p18.htm#i899|Newton J. Whisenhunt|b. c 1827\nd. 16 Oct 1893|p11.htm#i535|Mary J. Setzer|b. c 1841|p11.htm#i537|George M. Whisenhunt II|b. c 1791\nd. c 1875|p4.htm#i162|Elizabeth Black|b. c 1795\nd. c 1865|p9.htm#i441|||||||

Birth*

October 1873, NC, Parents born: NC¹

Marriage*

22 March 1891, Danville, Danville City, VA, Principal=Ellen M. Clardia

Death*

before 1920

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880