Joseph A. Smallwood

ID# 10653, b. December 1861
Birth*Joseph A. Smallwood was born in December 1861 in NC; His father was Jacob Smallwood.1 
Marriage*He married Cecelia E. Whisenant, daughter of Harvey Philip Whisenant and Sarah Adeline Johnson, on 13 March 1894 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.2 
Census*Joseph A. Smallwood appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Linville, Burke Co., NC, age 38, md. 6 yrs., farmer. 

Family

Cecelia E. Whisenant b. October 1858, d. 2 December 1933
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Joe Louis Whisenant

ID# 10658, b. 12 December 1935, d. 28 February 2001
Father*Louis Cull Whisenant b. 25 Sep 1901, d. 29 Dec 1994
Mother*Alice Edna McWilliams b. 4 Mar 1906, d. 26 Aug 2002
Birth*Joe Louis Whisenant was born on 12 December 1935 in near Turpin, Beaver Co., OK.1,2 
Marriage*He married Janet Ruth Bromlow on 7 April 1984 in Seward Co., KS.1,2 
Death*Joe Louis Whisenant died on 28 February 2001 in Liberal, Seward Co., KS, at age 65.2 
Burial*He was buried in Liberal Cem., Seward Co., KS, 37.055556,-100.947500. 
Census*Joe Louis Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Floris, Beaver Co., OK, age 4. 
Occupation*He was Farmer. 
Note*He Born 50% deaf, asthmatic, and premature on a farm in the dust bowl, Joe was placed in a stove with the door slightly open and given a one in a million chance of survival; he survived. He graduated from Wentworth Military Academy in 1955. He had been a self-defense instructor at his school, and has many fond memories of the place. He was quite a dancer in his youth, someone who knew the left from the right foot. A successful farmer to whom others have turned for advice, he also served as treasurer of the local Jaycees from 1965-1967. His thoughts and opinions on both local and world affairs have brought him respect in the community. And his skill with cards, an old pastime, won him second place at gin in a regional tournament in 1982. 

Family 1

Nancy Carol Sankpill
Children
  • Tony Ray Whisenant
  • Diana Carol Whisenant

Family 2

Janet Ruth Bromlow b. 10 February 1942, d. 12 April 2010
Marriage*He married Janet Ruth Bromlow on 7 April 1984 in Seward Co., KS.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S91] Letter, Tony Ray Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Mary Elizabeth Walker

ID# 10659, b. 1 June 1861, d. 18 April 1905
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Walker was born on 1 June 1861 in White Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married John Davis Whisenant, son of John Nicholas Whisenant and Susanna Smith, on 2 November 1876 in White Co., AR.1,2 
Death*Mary Elizabeth Walker died on 18 April 1905 at age 43.1 
Burial*She was buried in Altman Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.970833,-98.162500.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Des Arc, White Co., ARage 19, md.
1900Erath Co., TXage 38, md. 23 yrs., 12 ch., 6 living

Family

John Davis Whisenant b. 8 September 1848, d. 4 August 1928
Children

Citations

  1. [S91] Letter, Tony Ray Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  2. [S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.

J. L. McGalliard

ID# 10662, b. circa 1861
Birth*J. L. McGalliard was born circa 1861. 
Marriage*He married Mary Kate McGalliard on 22 October 1922 in Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Mary Kate McGalliard b. January 1872, d. 21 March 1950

Erskine Augusta Whisnant

ID# 10663, b. 28 January 1914, d. 17 April 1986
Father*Thurman A. Whisenant b. 9 Jun 1888, d. 21 Oct 1918
Mother*Sarah Jane Curtis b. 16 Dec 1893, d. 7 Nov 1974
Birth*Erskine Augusta Whisnant was born on 28 January 1914 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Bonnie L. [unknown]4 
Marriage*Erskine Augusta Whisnant married Johnnie Janettie Millsaps on 13 August 1944 in Blount Co., TN. 
Death*Erskine Augusta Whisnant died on 17 April 1986 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 72; married.1,5,3 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Maryville, Blount Co., TN, 35.705278,-83.967500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 6. (Census reports his name to be "Edward A. Whisenant".)
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 16, living with mother
1940Hudson, Caldwell Co., NCage 27, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is employed as a spinner at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $588. He rents a home for $10. [e.d. 14-3, sheet 1B, household #12]
Obituary*
Name Variation As of January 1920, Erskine Augusta Whisnant was also known as Edward A. Whisenant.4 
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Erskine lived in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.4 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 21 August 1947 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 17 July 1950; Cpl., Signal Corps. 

Family 1

Bonnie L. [unknown] b. circa 1909
Marriage*He married Bonnie L. [unknown]4 

Family 2

Johnnie Janettie Millsaps b. 9 July 1924, d. 5 July 2013
Marriage*Erskine Augusta Whisnant married Johnnie Janettie Millsaps on 13 August 1944 in Blount Co., TN. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  5. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Johnnie Janettie Millsaps

ID# 10664, b. 9 July 1924, d. 5 July 2013
Birth*Johnnie Janettie Millsaps was born on 9 July 1924 in Blount Co., TN.1,2 
Marriage*She married Erskine Augusta Whisnant, son of Thurman A. Whisenant and Sarah Jane Curtis, on 13 August 1944 in Blount Co., TN. 
Death*Johnnie Janettie Millsaps died on 5 July 2013 in Hudson, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 88.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Maryville, Blount Co., TN, 35.705278,-83.967500. 
Obituary*
Residence* In May 2010 Johnnie lived in Hudson, Caldwell Co., NC. 

Family

Erskine Augusta Whisnant b. 28 January 1914, d. 17 April 1986
Children

Citations

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

Verdis Jay Whisnant

ID# 10666, b. 1 July 1945, d. 2 July 1945
Father*Erskine Augusta Whisnant b. 28 Jan 1914, d. 17 Apr 1986
Mother*Johnnie Janettie Millsaps b. 9 Jul 1924, d. 5 Jul 2013
Birth*Verdis Jay Whisnant was born on 1 July 1945 in Blount Co., TN.1,2 
Death*He died on 2 July 1945 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Maryville, Blount Co., TN, 35.705278,-83.967500. 
Note*Verdis Jay Whisnant He and Verla were twins. 

Citations

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

Thurma Estella Whisnant

ID# 10671, b. 24 April 1919, d. 5 January 1992
Father*Thurman A. Whisenant b. 9 Jun 1888, d. 21 Oct 1918
Mother*Sarah Jane Curtis b. 16 Dec 1893, d. 7 Nov 1974
Birth*Thurma Estella Whisnant was born on 24 April 1919 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Maynard Lee Miller in 1938 in Caldwell Co., NC.3 
Death*Thurma Estella Whisnant died on 5 January 1992 in Catawba, Catawba Co., NC, at age 72; married. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 9 months
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 11, living with mother
Residence* In 1986 Thurma lived in Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC. 

Family

Maynard Lee Miller b. 18 January 1917, d. 9 February 2014
Children
  • Gerald Lee Miller
  • Terrell Lee Miller

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Maynard Lee Miller

ID# 10672, b. 18 January 1917, d. 9 February 2014
Birth*Maynard Lee Miller was born on 18 January 1917 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Thurma Estella Whisnant, daughter of Thurman A. Whisenant and Sarah Jane Curtis, in 1938 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Death*Maynard Lee Miller died on 9 February 2014 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 97.1 
Burial*He was buried in Sunset Hills Cem., Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.813333,-81.448056. 

Family

Thurma Estella Whisnant b. 24 April 1919, d. 5 January 1992
Children
  • Gerald Lee Miller
  • Terrell Lee Miller

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Offie Stevens Whisenant1

ID# 10673, b. 26 December 1895, d. 13 February 1987
Father*William Daniel Whisenant b. 22 Sep 1863, d. 25 Feb 1946
Mother*Frances Rebecca Keever b. 25 May 1866, d. 11 Feb 1938
Birth*Offie Stevens Whisenant was born on 26 December 1895 in Burke Co., NC.2,3,1 
Marriage*He married Martha E. Bowman on 14 March 1920. 
Marriage*Offie Stevens Whisenant married Betty Wilkerson before 1926. 
Death*Offie Stevens Whisenant died on 13 February 1987 in Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 91; widowed.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Sunset Hills Cem., Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.813333,-81.448056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Icard, Burke Co., NCage 4
1910Census record not found
1920Icard, Burke Co., NCage 24, single, living at home
1930Johnson City, Washington Co., TNage 34, md., war vet., 1st. md. age 27, resident at National Sanatorium. His name is listed as "Offie C. Whisnant".
1940Lovelady, Caldwell Co., NCage 48, md., completed the 5th. grade. He works on the farm. He owns his farmhouse valued at $800. [s.d. 9, e.d. 14-19, sheet 10A, line 4, household #162]
Obituary*
Residence* In June 1917 Offie lived in Rhodhiss, Caldwell Co., NC; single, farmer, on his father's farm.1 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 5 July 1918 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 10 July 1919. 

Family 1

Martha E. Bowman b. 8 November 1894, d. 29 June 1921
Marriage*He married Martha E. Bowman on 14 March 1920. 
Child

Family 2

Betty Wilkerson b. 15 April 1903, d. 5 January 1980
Marriage*Offie Stevens Whisenant married Betty Wilkerson before 1926. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  3. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Betty Wilkerson

ID# 10674, b. 15 April 1903, d. 5 January 1980
Birth*Betty Wilkerson was born on 15 April 1903 in TN; Her parents were William W. Wilkinson and Elizabeth M. [unknown].1 
Marriage*She married Oscar Stevens circa 1920.2 
Marriage*Betty Wilkerson married Offie Stevens Whisenant, son of William Daniel Whisenant and Frances Rebecca Keever, before 1926. 
Death*Betty Wilkerson died on 5 January 1980 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 76. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Washington Co., TXage 15, md.
1930Johnson City, Washington Co., TNage 26, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Lovelady, Caldwell Co., NCage 34, md., completed the 2nd. grade.

Family 1

Oscar Stevens b. 5 October 1899
Marriage*Betty Wilkerson married Oscar Stevens circa 1920.2 
Child

Family 2

Offie Stevens Whisenant b. 26 December 1895, d. 13 February 1987
Marriage*Betty Wilkerson married Offie Stevens Whisenant, son of William Daniel Whisenant and Frances Rebecca Keever, before 1926. 
Children

Citations

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

William Floyd Stevens

ID# 10675, b. 4 October 1920, d. 15 May 2005
Father*Oscar Stevens b. 5 Oct 1899
Mother*Betty Wilkerson b. 15 Apr 1903, d. 5 Jan 1980
Burial*William Floyd Stevens was buried in Sunset Hills Cem., Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.813333,-81.448056.1 
Birth*He was born on 4 October 1920 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.1 
Death*He died on 15 May 2005 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 84.1 
Census*William Floyd Stevens appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, age 9. 
Residence* In 1987 William lived in Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Helen Stevens Whisenant

ID# 10678, b. 21 July 1923, d. 5 July 1998
Father*Offie Stevens Whisenant b. 26 Dec 1895, d. 13 Feb 1987
Mother*Betty Wilkerson b. 15 Apr 1903, d. 5 Jan 1980
Birth*Helen Stevens Whisenant was born on 21 July 1923 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.1 
Death*She died on 5 July 1998 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 74; Her married name was Secrest.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Johnson City, Washington Co., TNage 6, living with mother. Name listed as "Helen Irene Stephens".
1940Lovelady, Caldwell Co., NCage 16, single, completed 2 years of high school. She resides with her parents.
Name Variation As of 1 April 1930, Helen Stevens Whisenant was also known as Helen Irene Stephens.2 
Residence* In 1987 Helen lived in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC. 

Citations

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

Ida Ettice Whisenant

ID# 10682, b. 30 September 1899, d. 3 March 1992
Father*William Daniel Whisenant b. 22 Sep 1863, d. 25 Feb 1946
Mother*Frances Rebecca Keever b. 25 May 1866, d. 11 Feb 1938
Birth*Ida Ettice Whisenant was born on 30 September 1899 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married James Walter Hoyle in 1916 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Death*Ida Ettice Whisenant died on 3 March 1992 in Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 92; widow.3 
Burial*She was buried in Sunset Hills Cem., Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.813333,-81.448056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Icard, Burke Co., NCage 9 months
1940Lovelady, Caldwell Co., NCage 40, md., completed the 3rd. grade. [e.d. 14-19, sheet 7A]

Family

James Walter Hoyle b. 27 September 1896, d. 25 November 1986
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

James Walter Hoyle1

ID# 10683, b. 27 September 1896, d. 25 November 1986
Birth*James Walter Hoyle was born on 27 September 1896 in NC.2 
Marriage*He married Ida Ettice Whisenant, daughter of William Daniel Whisenant and Frances Rebecca Keever, in 1916 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Death*James Walter Hoyle died on 25 November 1986 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 90.2 
Burial*He was buried in Sunset Hills Cem., Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.813333,-81.448056. 
Census*James Walter Hoyle appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Lovelady, Caldwell Co., NC, age 42, md., completed the 1st. grade. He is employed at a cotton mill. 

Family

Ida Ettice Whisenant b. 30 September 1899, d. 3 March 1992
Children

Citations

  1. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Daniel Burkett Whisnant

ID# 10684, b. 24 March 1938, d. 26 August 1985
Father*Thurman Wilson Whisnant b. 7 Jul 1894, d. 18 Jan 1963
Mother*Hilda Pauline Burkett b. 13 Feb 1897, d. 8 May 1966
Birth*Daniel Burkett Whisnant was born on 24 March 1938 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 26 August 1985 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 47; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Catawba Mem. Park Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.696667,-81.273889. 
Obituary*
Census*Daniel Burkett Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, age 2. 

Family

Johnsie Zimmerman
Children
  • David Lynn Whisnant
  • John Gregory Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Dorothy Marie Whisnant

ID# 10686, b. 24 March 1925, d. 23 March 2007
Father*Thurman Wilson Whisnant b. 7 Jul 1894, d. 18 Jan 1963
Mother*Grace Ethel Seitz b. 14 Jul 1895, d. 22 Dec 1928
Birth*Dorothy Marie Whisnant was born on 24 March 1925 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 23 March 2007 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 81.2 
Burial*She was buried in Fairview Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.744167,-81.368056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 6
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 15, completed 1 year of high school.
Residence* In 2004 Dorothy lived in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC. 

Family

William Thomas Triplett

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

John Richard Whisenant

ID# 10688, b. 25 May 1920, d. 11 March 2014
Father*Elisha Edward Whisenant b. 26 Dec 1883, d. 17 Feb 1940
Mother*Claudia N. Teague b. 20 Jul 1901, d. 6 Aug 1960
Birth*John Richard Whisenant was born on 25 May 1920 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Viola Alice Coffey. 
Death*John Richard Whisenant died on 11 March 2014 in Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, at age 93; Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.3,4 
Burial*He was buried in Zacks Fork Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 9
1940Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NCage 18, single, not attending school. He has completed 2 years of high school. He is employed. His wage last year was $432. He resides with his mother.
Obituary*
Residence* In 1987 John lived in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC. 

Family

Viola Alice Coffey b. 6 August 1917, d. 3 May 1987
Marriage*He married Viola Alice Coffey. 
Children
  • Jeanette Whisenant
  • Clara Whisenant
  • Richard Junior Whisenant
  • Bobby Ray Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.
  3. [S428] Obituary.
  4. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Viola Alice Coffey

ID# 10689, b. 6 August 1917, d. 3 May 1987
Birth*Viola Alice Coffey was born on 6 August 1917 in Caldwell Co., NC; Her parents were George Coffey and Lula Barlowe. 
Marriage*She married John Richard Whisenant, son of Elisha Edward Whisenant and Claudia N. Teague. 
Death*Viola Alice Coffey died on 3 May 1987 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 69; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Zacks Fork Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC. 
Obituary*

Family

John Richard Whisenant b. 25 May 1920, d. 11 March 2014
Children
  • Jeanette Whisenant
  • Clara Whisenant
  • Richard Junior Whisenant
  • Bobby Ray Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.