Robert Lee Powell

ID# 851, b. 29 April 1934, d. 8 June 1999
Birth*Robert Lee Powell was born on 29 April 1934. 
Marriage*He married Irene Annie Whisenant, daughter of James Lee Whisenant and Sally Louise Whisnant
Death*Robert Lee Powell died on 8 June 1999 at age 65. 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC

Family

Irene Annie Whisenant b. 23 January 1935, d. 11 April 2015
Children
  • Bruce Alvin Powell1
  • Brad Nelson Powell1

Citations

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

Isaac William Whisenant

ID# 852, b. 24 January 1824, d. 15 August 1911
Father*Nicholas Whisenhunt b. c 1801, d. b 1860
Mother*Barbara Miller b. c 1801, d. 1884
Birth*Isaac William Whisenant was born on 24 January 1824 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Jane Clay on 29 January 1857 in Burke Co., NC
Death*Isaac William Whisenant died on 15 August 1911 in Burke Co., NC, at age 87.1 
Burial*He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 24, farming. Living in the household of James W. & Rebecca Scott.
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 37, farmer, real estate value $900., personal property value $409.
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 47, farmer, R$850., P$230.
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 50, md., farmer. His last name was listed as "Wisenhunt".
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 75, md. 43 yrs., farmer. Census shows d.o.b. as Jan 1825.
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 86, md. 1 time, 55 yrs., farmer
Name Variation As of between 1850 and 1870, Isaac William Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.3 
Note*He 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*He married Mary Jane Clay on 29 January 1857 in Burke Co., NC
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [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*Mary Jane Clay was born on 10 March 1838 in Burke Co., NC; Her parents were Martin Clay and Bettie Elizabeth Walker.1,2 
Marriage*She married Isaac William Whisenant, son of Nicholas Whisenhunt and Barbara Miller, on 29 January 1857 in Burke Co., NC
Death*Mary Jane Clay died on 27 September 1914 in Burke Co., NC, at age 76.2 
Burial*She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.1 

Census Data

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

Family

Isaac William Whisenant b. 24 January 1824, d. 15 August 1911
Marriage*Mary Jane Clay married Isaac William Whisenant, son of Nicholas Whisenhunt and Barbara Miller, on 29 January 1857 in Burke Co., NC
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [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
Birth*William M. Whisenhunt was born circa 1826 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 9 December 1863 in Point Lookout, St. Mary's Co., MD.1 
Burial*He was buried in Point Lookout Cem., Scotland, St. Mary's Co., MD, 38.073333,-76.342222

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 24, living at home
1860Census record not found
Note*William M. Whisenhunt 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
Child

Citations

  1. [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
Birth*Alberto Barton Whisenant was born circa 1825 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Elizabeth [unknown]

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Census record not found
1860Census record not found
1870Linville, Burke Co., NCage 45, farmer
1880Linville, Burke Co., NCage 52, md., farmer
Note*Alberto Barton Whisenant enlisted in Co. H, 8th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 15 August 1861. 
Occupation*He was a farmer. 

Family

Sarah Elizabeth [unknown] b. circa 1848
Marriage*He married Sarah Elizabeth [unknown]
Children

Citations

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

Sarah Elizabeth [unknown]

ID# 856, b. circa 1848
Birth*Sarah Elizabeth [unknown] was born circa 1848 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Alberto Barton Whisenant, son of Nicholas Whisenhunt and Barbara Miller

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Linville, Burke Co., NCage 21
1880Linville, Burke Co., NCage 33, md.

Family

Alberto Barton Whisenant b. circa 1825
Children

Citations

  1. [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
Birth*Mary Margaret Whisenant was born on 10 November 1833 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married John Jackson Benfield on 18 December 1853 in Burke Co., NC
Death*Mary Margaret Whisenant died on 6 December 1907 in Burke Co., NC, at age 74. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 16, living at home
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 25, md.
1870Burke Co., NC
1880Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 46, md.
1900Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 66, md. 46 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living
Name Variation Mary Margaret Whisenant was also known as Mary M. Whisenhunt. 

Family

John Jackson Benfield b. 18 June 1830, d. 25 January 1906
Marriage*She married John Jackson Benfield on 18 December 1853 in Burke Co., NC
Children

Citations

  1. [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*John Jackson Benfield was born on 18 June 1830 in Burke Co., NC
Marriage*He married Mary Margaret Whisenant, daughter of Nicholas Whisenhunt and Barbara Miller, on 18 December 1853 in Burke Co., NC
Death*John Jackson Benfield died on 25 January 1906 in Burke Co., NC, at age 75. 

Census Data

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

Family

Mary Margaret Whisenant b. 10 November 1833, d. 6 December 1907
Marriage*John Jackson Benfield married Mary Margaret Whisenant, daughter of Nicholas Whisenhunt and Barbara Miller, on 18 December 1853 in Burke Co., NC
Children

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
Birth*James Whisenant was born circa 1842 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 19 December 1864; died of bronchitis.2 
Burial*He was buried in 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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 8
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 17, living with mother.
Name Variation As of 1860, James Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.1 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [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
Birth*Elizabeth A. Whisenant was born in October 1838 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Lawson Brown on 3 November 1866 in Burke Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 11
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 20, living with mother
1870Burke Co., NCage 31
1880Burke Co., NC
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 61, widowed, resides in the household of her son John M. Brown.
Name Variation As of 1860, Elizabeth A. Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.1 

Family

Lawson Brown b. 17 January 1833, d. 28 October 1897
Marriage*She married Lawson Brown on 3 November 1866 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

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

Lawson Brown

ID# 861, b. 17 January 1833, d. 28 October 1897
Birth*Lawson Brown was born on 17 January 1833 in NC
Marriage*He married Elizabeth A. Whisenant, daughter of Nicholas Whisenhunt and Barbara Miller, on 3 November 1866 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*Lawson Brown died on 28 October 1897 at age 64. 
Burial*He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Burke Co., NCage 33, farmer
1880Burke Co., NC

Family

Elizabeth A. Whisenant b. October 1838
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Sarah Mae McKee

ID# 862, b. 11 October 1859, d. 18 March 1918
Birth*Sarah Mae McKee was born on 11 October 1859 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Daniel Webster Whisenhunt, son of John McC. Whisenhunt and Darcus Emilia England, on 28 July 1880 in Buncombe Co., NC
Death*Sarah Mae McKee died on 18 March 1918 in Cherokee Co., NC, at age 58; married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Valleytown Cem., Andrews, Cherokee Co., NC, 35.199167,-83.808056

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Valley Town, Cherokee Co., NCage 40, md. 20 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living
1910Andrews, Cherokee Co., NCage 50, md. 1 time, 29 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

Family

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

Citations

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

Miss Cope

ID# 863
Marriage*Miss Cope married Henry D. Whisenant, son of John Whisenhunt and Keziah Hatcher, before 1842. 

Family

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

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
Birth*Elam Sylvester Whisnant was born on 14 September 1849 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ellen Louisa Benfield on 4 August 1871 in Burke Co., NC
Death*Elam Sylvester Whisnant died on 14 March 1930 in Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, at age 80; widowed.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Lawings Chapel Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 1
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 10
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 20, living at home
1880Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 30, md., farmer
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 50, md. 29 yrs., farm manager
1910Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 60, md. 1 time, 38 yrs., farmer
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 70, md. He and his wife are living with their son George S. Whisnant.
Name Variation As of between 1860 and 1870, Elam Sylvester Whisnant was also known as Whisenhunt.4 
Occupation*He was a minister. 

Family

Ellen Louisa Benfield b. 5 January 1844, d. 19 January 1922
Marriage*He married Ellen Louisa Benfield on 4 August 1871 in Burke Co., NC
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.
  4. [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*Ellen Louisa Benfield was born on 5 January 1844 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Elam Sylvester Whisnant, son of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, on 4 August 1871 in Burke Co., NC
Death*Ellen Louisa Benfield died on 19 January 1922 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC, at age 78.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Lawings Chapel Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 7, resides with parents
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 16
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 26, living with parents
1880Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 35, md.
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 56, md. 29 yrs., 6 children
1910Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 64, md. 1 time, 38 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 75, md.

Family

Elam Sylvester Whisnant b. 14 September 1849, d. 14 March 1930
Marriage*Ellen Louisa Benfield married Elam Sylvester Whisnant, son of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, on 4 August 1871 in Burke Co., NC
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [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
Birth*Margaret Mary A. Whisenant was born circa 1851 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married John Cornelius Short on 17 December 1879 in Burke Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 9
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 19, living at home
1880Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 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

Citations

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

John Cornelius Short

ID# 867, b. May 1861
Birth*John Cornelius Short was born in May 1861 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Margaret Mary A. Whisenant, daughter of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, on 17 December 1879 in Burke Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 19, md., laborer
1900Mitchell Co., NCage 39, md. 13 yrs., day laborer. Wife is named "Mary L", age 49.
1910Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 49, md. 2nd time, 22 yrs., works at cotton mill

Family

Margaret Mary A. Whisenant b. circa 1851
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [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
Birth*James Pinkney Whisenant was born on 4 May 1853 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Eliza Mull on 1 January 1878 in Burke Co., NC
Death*James Pinkney Whisenant died on 29 May 1937 in Burke Co., NC, at age 84; widowed.1 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 6
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 16
1880Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 21, md., farmer
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 47, md. 21 yrs., farmer. Census D.O.B. May 1853.
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 57, md. 1 time, 31 yrs., farmer
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 66, md., farm manager
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 77, widowed, retired, 1st. md. age 25
Name Variation As of between 1860 and 1870, James Pinkney Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.3 

Family

Mary Eliza Mull b. 10 March 1855, d. 15 January 1929
Marriage*He married Mary Eliza Mull on 1 January 1878 in Burke Co., NC
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
  3. [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*Mary Eliza Mull was born on 10 March 1855 in Burke Co., NC; Her parents were Jim Mull and Jane Williams.1 
Marriage*She married James Pinkney Whisenant, son of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, on 1 January 1878 in Burke Co., NC
Death*Mary Eliza Mull died on 15 January 1929 in Burke Co., NC, at age 73.2 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 25, md.
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 45, md. 21 yrs., 9 ch., 6 living
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 55, md. 1 time., 31 yrs.
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 64, md.

Family

James Pinkney Whisenant b. 4 May 1853, d. 29 May 1937
Marriage*Mary Eliza Mull married James Pinkney Whisenant, son of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, on 1 January 1878 in Burke Co., NC
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
  2. [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
Birth*Harriet Matilda Whisenant was born on 28 November 1855 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Lewis Murchinson Lynn on 26 December 1876 in Burke Co., NC
Death*Harriet Matilda Whisenant died on 12 July 1887 in Burke Co., NC, at age 31.1 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 4
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 14
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 24, md.

Family

Lewis Murchinson Lynn b. 16 August 1850, d. 3 May 1930
Marriage*Harriet Matilda Whisenant married Lewis Murchinson Lynn on 26 December 1876 in Burke Co., NC
Children

Citations

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

Lewis Murchinson Lynn

ID# 872, b. 16 August 1850, d. 3 May 1930
Birth*Lewis Murchinson Lynn was born on 16 August 1850 in Burke Co., NC; His parents were James Lynn and Nancy Thorne.1 
Marriage*He married Harriet Matilda Whisenant, daughter of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, on 26 December 1876 in Burke Co., NC
Death*Lewis Murchinson Lynn died on 3 May 1930 in Burke Co., NC, at age 79.1 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.1 
Census*Lewis Murchinson Lynn appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 30, md., farmer. 

Family

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

Citations

  1. [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
Birth*Thomas Gray Whisenant was born on 26 September 1858 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Martha Ann Adeline Clarke, daughter of Fatima Mary Powell, on 11 October 1877 in Burke Co., NC
Death*Thomas Gray Whisenant died on 28 February 1938 in Burke Co., NC, at age 79; widowed.1 
Burial*He was buried in Catawba Valley Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.781667,-81.689167

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 2
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 11
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 23, md., farmer. His last name is listed as "Whisenhunt". A cousin Margaret Whisenhunt, age 30, single, resides in the household.
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 45, md. 22 yrs., farmer. Census d.o.b. Sep 1854.
1910Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NCage 54, md. 1 time, 34 yrs., farmer
1920Gaston Co., NCage 62, md., farmer
1930Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 73, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 19
Name Variation As of between 1860 and 1870, Thomas Gray Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.2 
Name Variation As of 15 April 1910, Thomas Gray Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.2 

Family

Martha Ann Adeline Clarke b. 13 February 1852, d. 20 June 1932
Marriage*He married Martha Ann Adeline Clarke, daughter of Fatima Mary Powell, on 11 October 1877 in Burke Co., NC
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [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
Birth*Martha Ann Adeline Clarke was born on 13 February 1852 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Gray Whisenant, son of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, on 11 October 1877 in Burke Co., NC
Death*Martha Ann Adeline Clarke died on 20 June 1932 in Burke Co., NC, at age 80.1 
Burial*She was buried in Catawba Valley Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.781667,-81.689167

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 27, md.
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 48, md. 22 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living
1910Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NCage 58, md. 1 time, 34 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living
1920Gaston Co., NCage 67, md.
1930Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 78, md., 1st. md. age 24

Family

Thomas Gray Whisenant b. 26 September 1858, d. 28 February 1938
Marriage*Martha Ann Adeline Clarke married Thomas Gray Whisenant, son of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, on 11 October 1877 in Burke Co., NC
Children

Citations

  1. [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
Birth*George Washington Whisenant was born on 17 September 1859 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Elvira Lowdermilk circa 1882.4 
Death*George Washington Whisenant died on 3 April 1914 in Burke Co., NC, at age 54; married.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 8 months
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 10
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 20, single, living with father and step-mother
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 40, md. 18 yrs., farmer
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 50, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., farmer
Name Variation As of between 1860 and 1870, George Washington Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.4 
Occupation*He was 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*He married Elvira Lowdermilk circa 1882.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [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*Elvira Lowdermilk was born on 10 June 1865 in NC; Her parents were George W. Lowdermilk and Adeline Williams. She married Jacob Ashby Mull on 03 Apr 1925. They divorced circa 1927.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married George Washington Whisenant, son of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, circa 1882.4 
Death*Elvira Lowdermilk died on 19 March 1943 in Burke Co., NC, at age 77.2 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 34, md. 18 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 42, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1920Burke Co., NC
1930Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 60, widow, 1st. md. age 18, living with daughter and son-in-law Emmy & Jay B. Clark.
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 72, widow, completed 2 years of school, not employed. She resides in the household of her daughter Alma W. Hallyburton.

Family

George Washington Whisenant b. 17 September 1859, d. 3 April 1914
Marriage*Elvira Lowdermilk married George Washington Whisenant, son of Henry D. Whisenant and Mary E. Clarke, circa 1882.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [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
Birth*Todd Robert Whisenant was born in May 1848 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Eveline Bean on 28 January 1873 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Death*Todd Robert Whisenant died on 26 September 1918 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, at age 70; widowed.3 
Burial*He was buried in Fairview United Methodist Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.868611,-81.768333.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 2
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 12
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 20, living at home
1880Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 38, md., farm laborer
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 45, md. 27 yrs., day laborer. This census listed his birth date as May 1855.
1910Census record not found

Family

Sarah Eveline Bean b. July 1852, d. before 1918
Marriage*Todd Robert Whisenant married Sarah Eveline Bean on 28 January 1873 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

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

Sarah Eveline Bean

ID# 879, b. July 1852, d. before 1918
Birth*Sarah Eveline Bean was born in July 1852 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Todd Robert Whisenant, son of William Whisenant Jr. and Sarah Walls, on 28 January 1873 in Burke Co., NC.2 
Death*Sarah Eveline Bean died before 1918 in Burke Co., NC
Burial*She was buried in Fairview United Methodist Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.868611,-81.768333

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 30, md.
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 47, md. 27 yrs., 11 ch., 7 living

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [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
Birth*Mary E. Whisenant was born circa 1849 in NC.1 
Death*She died circa 1890; Her married name was Hudson. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 1
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 11
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 19, living at home
1880Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 29, single, lives with father

Citations

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

David Harvey

ID# 881, b. 21 February 1874, d. 21 February 1975
Birth*David Harvey was born on 21 February 1874 in IL.1 
Marriage*He married Jane Harriet Whisenant, daughter of Newton J. Whisenhunt and Sarah Eveline Kirby
Death*David Harvey died on 21 February 1975 in Austin, Travis Co., TX, at age 101.1 
Burial*He was buried in Capitol Memorial Garden Cem., Austin, Travis Co., TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Austin, Travis Co., TXage 45, md., carpenter
1930Houston, Harris Co., TXage 54, md., 1st. md. age 41.

Family

Jane Harriet Whisenant b. 10 February 1866, d. 5 November 1942

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

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
Birth*Rufus A. Whisenant was born on 7 October 1853 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Elizabeth Sanders on 21 December 1882 in Burke Co., NC
Death*Rufus A. Whisenant died on 25 October 1919 in Cabarrus Co., NC, at age 66; widowed.2 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Pleasant Meth. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 8
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 15
1880Census record not found
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 45, md. 17 yrs., farmer
1910Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 56, md. 1 time, 27 yrs., farmer

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Sanders b. 14 August 1856, d. 23 March 1912
Marriage*Rufus A. Whisenant married Sarah Elizabeth Sanders on 21 December 1882 in Burke Co., NC
Children

Citations

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

Sarah Elizabeth Sanders

ID# 883, b. 14 August 1856, d. 23 March 1912
Birth*Sarah Elizabeth Sanders was born on 14 August 1856 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Rufus A. Whisenant, son of William Whisenant Jr. and Sarah Walls, on 21 December 1882 in Burke Co., NC
Death*Sarah Elizabeth Sanders died on 23 March 1912 in Burke Co., NC, at age 55.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Pleasant Meth. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 43, md. 17 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living
1910Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 53, md. 1 time 27 yrs.

Family

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

Citations

  1. [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
Birth*James Newton Whisenant was born circa 1854 in NC.1 
Death*He died circa 1890. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 6
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 14
1880Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 22, single, lives with father

Citations

  1. [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
Birth*John P. Whisenant was born circa 1858 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Annie Roberts Watkins on 13 March 1897 in Burke Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 2
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 12
1880Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, lives with father
1910Lincoln Co., NCage 54, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., farmer
1920Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 62, md.

Family

Annie Roberts Watkins b. 30 September 1857, d. 12 October 1926
Marriage*John P. Whisenant married Annie Roberts Watkins on 13 March 1897 in Burke Co., NC
Child

Citations

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

Annie Roberts Watkins

ID# 886, b. 30 September 1857, d. 12 October 1926
Birth*Annie Roberts Watkins was born on 30 September 1857 in NC; She first married John Branch. She is supposed to have been the daughter of Barney Watkins and Bosley Taylor.1 
Marriage*She married John P. Whisenant, son of William Whisenant Jr. and Sarah Walls, on 13 March 1897 in Burke Co., NC
Death*Annie Roberts Watkins died on 12 October 1926 in Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC, at age 69.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Cherryville City Memorial Cem., Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 12, resides with parents.
1910Lincoln Co., NCage 52, md. 2nd time, 15 yrs., 6 ch., 5 living
1920Cherryville, Gaston Co., NCage 62, md.

Family 1

Child

Family 2

John P. Whisenant b. circa 1858
Marriage*Annie Roberts Watkins married John P. Whisenant, son of William Whisenant Jr. and Sarah Walls, on 13 March 1897 in Burke Co., NC
Child

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [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
Birth*William Richard Whisenant was born on 10 March 1862 in NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 10 Mar 1861. The informant was W. C. Whisenant, Morganton, NC.1 
Marriage*He married Dolly C. Keaton on 1 December 1892 in Burke Co., NC
Death*William Richard Whisenant died on 4 October 1928 in Burke Co., NC, at age 66; widowed.2 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Pleasant Meth. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 9
1880Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 16
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 38, md. 8 yrs., farmer
1910Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 48, widowed, farmer
1920Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 55, widowed, farmer
Nickname William Richard Whisenant also went by the name of 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*He married Dolly C. Keaton on 1 December 1892 in Burke Co., NC
Children

Citations

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

Dolly C. Keaton

ID# 888, b. 17 July 1867, d. 9 August 1900
Birth*Dolly C. Keaton was born on 17 July 1867.1 
Marriage*She married William Richard Whisenant, son of William Whisenant Jr. and Sarah Walls, on 1 December 1892 in Burke Co., NC
Death*Dolly C. Keaton died on 9 August 1900 in Burke Co., NC, at age 33.1 
Burial*She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.1 
Census*Dolly C. Keaton appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in 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

Citations

  1. [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. 13 May 1834, d. 26 Apr 1907
Mother*Sarah E. Graham b. 1 Jul 1831, d. 25 Oct 1872
Birth*William E. Whisnand was born on 26 April 1864 in IL
Marriage*He married Mary Emma Roney on 16 March 1886 in Cass Co., ND
Death*William E. Whisnand died on 11 October 1930 in Snohomish, Snohomish Co., WA, at age 66.1 
Burial*He was buried in Wenatchee Cem., Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA, 47.450833,-120.346389

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Piper City, Ford Co., ILage 6
1880Piper City, Ford Co., ILage 16
1900Page, Cass Co., NDage 37, md. 14 yrs.
1910Chelan Co., WAage 45, md. 1 time, 24 yrs.
1920Nampa, Canyon Co., IDage 55, md., manager of a garage.
1930Snohomish, Snohomish Co., WAage 65, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22, no military service.

Family

Mary Emma Roney b. 11 June 1866, d. 4 November 1937
Marriage*William E. Whisnand married Mary Emma Roney on 16 March 1886 in Cass Co., ND
Children

Citations

  1. [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
Birth*Squire Kelly Whisenant was born circa 1859 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Angeline FinCannon

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Copinhagen, Caldwell Co., NCage 1
1870Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 13
1880Burke Co., NC

Family

Angeline FinCannon

Citations

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

Angeline FinCannon

ID# 891
Marriage*Angeline FinCannon married Squire Kelly Whisenant, son of Newton J. Whisenhunt and Sarah Eveline Kirby

Family

Squire Kelly Whisenant b. circa 1859

L. Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 892, b. 25 December 1861, d. 2 April 1940
Father*Robert Benjamin Whisenant b. 1830, d. a 1867
Mother*Adeline Powell b. Mar 1830, d. c 1905
Birth*L. Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 25 December 1861 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 2 April 1940 in Burke Co., NC, at age 78.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Burke Co., NCage 8
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 18, single, living with mother
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 37, single, living with her brother James A. Whisenant.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 68, single, living with brother James A. Whisenant.
Obituary*

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [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
Burial*Jane Harriet Whisenant was buried in Austin Memorial Park Cem., Austin, Travis Co., TX, 30.330556,-97.751389.1 
Birth*She was born on 10 February 1866 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Delmer Cressler circa 1895.2 
Marriage*Jane Harriet Whisenant married Alfred A. Fetty circa 1907.2 
Marriage*Jane Harriet Whisenant married David Harvey
Death*Jane Harriet Whisenant died on 5 November 1942 in Austin, Travis Co., TX, at age 76.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 8
1880Burke Co., NC
1900Asheville, Buncombe Co., NCage 34, md. 5 yrs, 4 ch., 2 living. [e.d. 138, sheet 14A]
1910Dallas, Dallas Co., TXage 44, md. 2nd. time, 3 yrs., 4 ch., 2 living. [e.d. 58, sheet 4A]
1920Austin, Travis Co., TXage 53, md. [dist. 116, sheet 15B]
1930Houston, Harris Co., TXage 64, md., 1st. md. age 21. [e.d. 101-96, sheet 39A]
1940Austin, Travis Co., TXage 74, md., completed the 4th. grade. [e.d. 227-18, sheet 7B]

Family 1

Delmer Cressler b. April 1870
Marriage*Jane Harriet Whisenant married Delmer Cressler circa 1895.2 
Children

Family 2

Alfred A. Fetty b. 29 April 1859, d. 28 November 1936
Marriage*Jane Harriet Whisenant married Alfred A. Fetty circa 1907.2 

Family 3

David Harvey b. 21 February 1874, d. 21 February 1975
Marriage*Jane Harriet Whisenant married David Harvey

Citations

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

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
Birth*Elmira M. Whisenant was born circa 1863 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married J. W. Barrow on 26 August 1888 in Danville City, VA

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 7
1880Burke Co., NC
Name Variation Elmira M. Whisenant was also known as Elvira. 

Family

J. W. Barrow

Citations

  1. [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
Birth*Sophia Caroline Whisenant was born circa 1865 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married William Henry Deal on 11 December 1892 in Danville City, VA

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 5
1880Burke Co., NC

Family

William Henry Deal

Citations

  1. [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
Birth*Alice Adeline Whisenant was born on 24 April 1869 in Burke Co., NC
Marriage*She married John Alexandria Gery on 30 April 1890 in Danville City, VA
Marriage*Alice Adeline Whisenant married Warren P. Galloway on 3 September 1907. 
Death*Alice Adeline Whisenant died on 3 December 1959 in Danville City, VA, at age 90. 
Burial*She was buried in Highland Burial Pk., Danville City, VA

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 1
1880Burke Co., NC
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 41, md. 2nd.time, 3 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 71, md., completed the 1st. grade. [e.d. 12-22, sheet 9B]

Family 1

John Alexandria Gery b. circa 1855, d. 22 November 1904
Marriage*Alice Adeline Whisenant married John Alexandria Gery on 30 April 1890 in Danville City, VA
Children

Family 2

Warren P. Galloway b. circa 1854
Marriage*Alice Adeline Whisenant married Warren P. Galloway on 3 September 1907. 

John Alexandria Gery

ID# 897, b. circa 1855, d. 22 November 1904
Birth*John Alexandria Gery was born circa 1855. 
Marriage*He married Alice Adeline Whisenant, daughter of Newton J. Whisenhunt and Mary J. Setzer, on 30 April 1890 in Danville City, VA
Death*John Alexandria Gery died on 22 November 1904. 

Family

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

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
Birth*Milborn Whisenant was born circa 1871 in NC.1 
Name Variation Milborn Whisenant was also known as Wilborn. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Burke Co., NC

Citations

  1. [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
Birth*William E. Whisenant was born in October 1873 in NC; Parents born: NC.1 
Marriage*He married Ellen M. Clardia on 22 March 1891 in Danville City, VA
Death*William E. Whisenant died before 1920. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Burke Co., NC
1900Danville City, VAage 26, md. 10 yrs., rail road brakeman
1910Danville City, VAage 38, md. 1 time, works in cotton mill

Family

Ellen M. Clardia b. September 1868, d. 14 March 1946
Children

Citations

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

Thomas Edward Whisenant

ID# 900, b. 10 October 1877, d. 28 April 1954
Father*Newton J. Whisenhunt b. c 1827, d. 16 Oct 1893
Mother*Mary J. Setzer b. c 1841
Birth*Thomas Edward Whisenant was born on 10 October 1877 in NC.1 
Death*He died on 28 April 1954 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 76.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Burke Co., NC
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found
Name Variation Thomas Edward Whisenant was also known as Edgar. 

Citations

  1. [S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.