Jesse E. Link

ID# 11502, b. 7 September 1903, d. 1 October 1975
Birth*Jesse E. Link was born on 7 September 1903 in NC; His father was David Link.1 
Marriage*He married Daisy Whisenant, daughter of John Robert Whisenant and Carrie Robina Love, on 7 March 1925 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Jesse E. Link died on 1 October 1975 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 72; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Eastview Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC, 35.659444,-81.218889.1 

Family

Daisy Whisenant b. 24 May 1900, d. 19 June 1986
Child
  • Billy Franklin Link

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Commodore D. Shook

ID# 11504, b. 16 May 1894, d. 5 February 1972
Birth*Commodore D. Shook was born on 16 May 1894 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Matilda Alda Whisenant, daughter of Elisha Thomas Dorsey Whisenant and Mary Jane Benfield, on 12 July 1925 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Commodore D. Shook died on 5 February 1972 at age 77.1 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC.1 
Census*Commodore D. Shook appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, age 34, md., civil engineer for the city, 1st. md. age 30. 

Family

Matilda Alda Whisenant b. 24 June 1900, d. 27 July 1955
Children

Citations

  1. [S143] Letter, Robert Alexander Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Gladys Mae Whisnant

ID# 11505, b. 28 February 1904, d. 3 August 1998
Father*John Robert Whisenant b. 27 Jul 1876, d. 30 Nov 1960
Mother*Carrie Robina Love b. 28 Jun 1878, d. 22 Feb 1959
Birth*Gladys Mae Whisnant was born on 28 February 1904 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married John Watson Philips on 3 September 1927 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Gladys Mae Whisnant died on 3 August 1998 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 94; widow.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 6
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 15, single, living at home
1940Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 36, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is employed as a Janitor at the post office. Her wage last year was $1265. [e.d. 18-29, sheet 15A, household #250]
Name Variation Gladys Mae Whisnant was also known as Shorty. 
Residence* In 1998 Gladys lived. 

Family

John Watson Philips b. 24 June 1899, d. 24 July 1960
Marriage*She married John Watson Philips on 3 September 1927 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

John Watson Philips

ID# 11506, b. 24 June 1899, d. 24 July 1960
Birth*John Watson Philips was born on 24 June 1899 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Gladys Mae Whisnant, daughter of John Robert Whisenant and Carrie Robina Love, on 3 September 1927 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*John Watson Philips died on 24 July 1960 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 61; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Eastview Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC, 35.659444,-81.218889.1 
Census*John Watson Philips appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, age 40, md., completed the 7th. grade. He owns a home valued at $3000. 

Family

Gladys Mae Whisnant b. 28 February 1904, d. 3 August 1998
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

William Wayne Blackwelder

ID# 11508, b. 21 November 1908, d. 23 May 1956
Birth*William Wayne Blackwelder was born on 21 November 1908 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Evelyn Whisnant, daughter of Walter Gaither Whisnant and Prince J. Mackie, on 3 January 1931 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*William Wayne Blackwelder died on 23 May 1956 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, at age 47. 
Name Variation William Wayne Blackwelder was also known as William Wayne Blackburn.3 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, age 32, md., completed 4 years of college. He is a Traveling Salesman for a furniture factory. His wage last year was $3000. He rents a home for $50. 

Family

Mary Evelyn Whisnant b. 25 July 1910, d. 13 January 1998
Children
  • William Wayne Blackwelder Jr.
  • Margaret Jane Blackburn3

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Effie M. O'Grady

ID# 11509, b. 16 November 1896, d. 31 July 1977
Birth*Effie M. O'Grady was born on 16 November 1896 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Harvey Otto Whisnant, son of Jones Marion Whisnant and Julia Ann Lingle, circa 1913. 
Death*Effie M. O'Grady died on 31 July 1977 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 80; married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Oakwood Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.739167,-81.343056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 22, md.
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 34, md., 1st. md. age 18

Family

Harvey Otto Whisnant b. 4 June 1895, d. 3 June 1980
Children

Citations

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

Jacob Cecil Seabock

ID# 11510, b. 6 February 1908, d. 14 July 1991
Birth*Jacob Cecil Seabock was born on 6 February 1908.1 
Marriage*He married Merlie Katherine Whisnant, daughter of Harvey Otto Whisnant and Effie M. O'Grady, on 30 December 1933 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Divorce*Jacob Cecil Seabock and Merlie Katherine Whisnant were divorced. 
Death*Jacob Cecil Seabock died on 14 July 1991 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 83.1 

Family

Merlie Katherine Whisnant b. 26 February 1916, d. 4 December 1987
Child
  • Martha Dean Seabock3

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Nell Louise Whisenant

ID# 11512, b. 6 December 1910, d. 31 May 2008
Father*Rufus Newton Whisenant b. 9 May 1886, d. 11 Jul 1971
Mother*Carrie Lee Murray b. 21 Feb 1889, d. 19 Oct 1982
Birth*Nell Louise Whisenant was born on 6 December 1910 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Clyde Roosevelt Schronce on 30 September 1939 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Nell Louise Whisenant died on 31 May 2008 in Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, at age 97.1 
Burial*She was buried in Maiden Municipal Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, 35.580556,-81.206667.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 9
1930Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
1940Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 29, md., completed 1 year of college. She is employed aas a Topper at a hosiery mill. Her wage last year was $792. [e.d. 18-3, sheet 10B, household #161]
Obituary*
Residence* In 2007 Nell lived in Maiden, Catawba Co., NC. 

Family

Clyde Roosevelt Schronce b. 25 June 1908, d. 11 June 1975
Marriage*She married Clyde Roosevelt Schronce on 30 September 1939 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Children
  • Edward Schronce
  • Frannie Schronce
  • Larry Neil Schronce3
  • Bryant Nelson Schronce
  • Mona La Verne Schronce

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Clyde Roosevelt Schronce

ID# 11513, b. 25 June 1908, d. 11 June 1975
Birth*Clyde Roosevelt Schronce was born on 25 June 1908 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Nell Louise Whisenant, daughter of Rufus Newton Whisenant and Carrie Lee Murray, on 30 September 1939 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Death*Clyde Roosevelt Schronce died on 11 June 1975 in Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, at age 66; married.1,2 
Census*Clyde Roosevelt Schronce appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Caldwell, Catawba Co., NC, age 30, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is the proprietor of a gasoline filling station. He rents a home for $2. 

Family

Nell Louise Whisenant b. 6 December 1910, d. 31 May 2008
Children
  • Edward Schronce
  • Frannie Schronce
  • Larry Neil Schronce4
  • Bryant Nelson Schronce
  • Mona La Verne Schronce

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  4. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Gretta Carolyn Whisnant

ID# 11514, b. 30 April 1913, d. 23 November 2011
Father*Rufus Newton Whisenant b. 9 May 1886, d. 11 Jul 1971
Mother*Carrie Lee Murray b. 21 Feb 1889, d. 19 Oct 1982
Birth*Gretta Carolyn Whisnant was born on 30 April 1913 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Herman Edwin Carswell on 2 December 1939 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Gretta Carolyn Whisnant died on 23 November 2011 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 98.1 
Burial*She was buried in Friendship Meth. Ch. Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 6
1930Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 17, single, living at home
1940Census record not found.
Residence* In 2008 Gretta lived in Newton, Catawba Co., NC. 
Obituary*

Family

Herman Edwin Carswell b. 27 March 1919, d. 17 February 1977
Marriage*She married Herman Edwin Carswell on 2 December 1939 in Catawba Co., NC.2 

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Herman Edwin Carswell

ID# 11515, b. 27 March 1919, d. 17 February 1977
Birth*Herman Edwin Carswell was born on 27 March 1919 in Catawba Co., NC; His parents were Bryson Carswell and Matilda Moore.1 
Marriage*He married Gretta Carolyn Whisnant, daughter of Rufus Newton Whisenant and Carrie Lee Murray, on 2 December 1939 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Herman Edwin Carswell died on 17 February 1977 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 57. 

Family

Gretta Carolyn Whisnant b. 30 April 1913, d. 23 November 2011

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Guilford Marshall Kirkman

ID# 11520, b. 27 August 1918, d. 14 January 2009
Birth*Guilford Marshall Kirkman was born on 27 August 1918 in Guilford Co., NC; His parents were Eugene Robert Kirkman and Carmelia Ann Wyatt.1 
Marriage*He married Ida Margaretta Whisenant, daughter of George Luther Whisenant and Josephine Murray, on 13 May 1943 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Guilford Marshall Kirkman died on 14 January 2009 in Mount Pleasant, Charleston Co., SC, at age 90.1 
Burial*He was buried in Maiden Municipal Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, 35.580556,-81.206667.1 

Family

Ida Margaretta Whisenant b. 5 December 1916, d. 19 March 2001
Children

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Marvin Shankle Lowder Jr.

ID# 11529, b. 19 December 1921, d. 21 April 1996
Birth*Marvin Shankle Lowder Jr. was born on 19 December 1921. 
Marriage*He married Charlotte Frances Whisnant, daughter of George Luther Whisenant and Josephine Murray, on 7 July 1948 in Catawba Co., NC. 
Death*Marvin Shankle Lowder Jr. died on 21 April 1996 in NC at age 74. 

Family

Charlotte Frances Whisnant b. 10 January 1924, d. 1 June 1989
Child
  • George Marvin Lowder1

Citations

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

Gilbert Lee Stine

ID# 11537, b. 1 May 1868, d. 2 December 1924
Birth*Gilbert Lee Stine was born on 1 May 1868 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Susanah Catharine Whisenhunt, daughter of Luther Sylvester Whisenhunt and Mary Magdalene Killian, on 30 August 1888 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Gilbert Lee Stine died on 2 December 1924 at age 56.1 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Olive Lut. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 32, md. 10 yrs.
1910Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 43, md. 1 time, 23 yrs., farmer
1920Icard, Burke Co., NCage 51, md.

Family

Susanah Catharine Whisenhunt b. 25 February 1870, d. 10 April 1950
Marriage*Gilbert Lee Stine married Susanah Catharine Whisenhunt, daughter of Luther Sylvester Whisenhunt and Mary Magdalene Killian, on 30 August 1888 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Robert A. Curtis

ID# 11539, b. circa 1892
Birth*Robert A. Curtis was born circa 1892 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Hattie M. Whisenant, daughter of Elisha Thomas Dorsey Whisenant and Mary Jane Benfield, on 20 December 1913 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Census*Robert A. Curtis appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, age 28, md., works at cotton mill. 

Family

Hattie M. Whisenant b. 16 June 1897, d. 8 July 1953

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Willie Blane Beal

ID# 11540, b. 8 July 1892, d. 23 October 1978
Birth*Willie Blane Beal was born on 8 July 1892 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Anna M. Whisnant, daughter of William Noah Whisnant and Barbara Alice Heffner, on 31 May 1915 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Willie Blane Beal died on 23 October 1978 at age 86.1 
Burial*He was buried in Eastview Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC, 35.659444,-81.218889. 
Census*Willie Blane Beal appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, age 47, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is the Proprietor of a cafeteria. He owns a home valued at $1200. 

Family

Anna M. Whisnant b. 13 February 1896, d. 4 June 1974
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

William Thornton Cline

ID# 11541, b. 30 December 1893, d. 20 December 1989
Birth*William Thornton Cline was born on 30 December 1893 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Sadie Viola Whisnant, daughter of John L. Whisenhunt and Laura Dovie Elizabeth Whitener, on 25 May 1935 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*William Thornton Cline died on 20 December 1989 in NC at age 95.1 
Burial*He was buried in Mountain Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC. 

Family

Sadie Viola Whisnant b. 18 March 1896, d. 1 July 1967

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Jenny Etta Bowman

ID# 11543, b. 13 May 1884, d. 30 September 1939
Birth*Jenny Etta Bowman was born on 13 May 1884 in Catawba Co., NC; Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as 13 May 1885. The informant was her husband.1 
Marriage*She married James Otto Whisnant, son of Marcus Eph Whisenhunt and Sina Caroline Hahn, on 24 November 1901 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Jenny Etta Bowman died on 30 September 1939 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 55.3 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 25, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 35, md.
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 46, md., 1st. md. age 19

Family

James Otto Whisnant b. 19 January 1881, d. 8 August 1957
Marriage*Jenny Etta Bowman married James Otto Whisnant, son of Marcus Eph Whisenhunt and Sina Caroline Hahn, on 24 November 1901 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Letter, Joe Alfred Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Grace Ethel Seitz

ID# 11546, b. 14 July 1895, d. 22 December 1928
Father*Jones Pinkney Seitz b. 13 Dec 1856, d. 18 Aug 1925
Mother*Amanda Levina Whisenhunt b. 11 Apr 1854, d. 14 Jul 1917
Birth*Grace Ethel Seitz was born on 14 July 1895 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Thurman Wilson Whisnant, son of Daniel Frederick Whisenant and Laura Ellen Wilson, on 24 December 1914 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Death*Grace Ethel Seitz died on 22 December 1928 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 33; heart lesion.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Fairview Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.744167,-81.368056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 4
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 14
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 24, md.

Family

Thurman Wilson Whisnant b. 7 July 1894, d. 18 January 1963
Marriage*Grace Ethel Seitz married Thurman Wilson Whisnant, son of Daniel Frederick Whisenant and Laura Ellen Wilson, on 24 December 1914 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Laura Mae Hoke

ID# 11548, b. 1 June 1900, d. 28 September 1993
Birth*Laura Mae Hoke was born on 1 June 1900 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Carl James Whisnant, son of William Noah Whisnant and Barbara Alice Heffner, on 1 November 1919 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Laura Mae Hoke died on 28 September 1993 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 93; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Eastview Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC, 35.659444,-81.218889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 18, md.
1930Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 29, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 39, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is employed at the hosiery mill. Her wage last year was $700.

Family

Carl James Whisnant b. 29 April 1900, d. 8 September 1963
Marriage*Laura Mae Hoke married Carl James Whisnant, son of William Noah Whisnant and Barbara Alice Heffner, on 1 November 1919 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Johnson Curtis Whisenhunt

ID# 11550, b. 15 May 1907, d. 6 December 1983
Father*Alfred Pinkney Whisenhunt b. 17 May 1862, d. 23 Dec 1934
Mother*Betty Eugene Smith b. 20 Aug 1870, d. 5 May 1956
Birth*Johnson Curtis Whisenhunt was born on 15 May 1907 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Helen Claire Martin on 1 June 1935 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Johnson Curtis Whisenhunt died on 6 December 1983 in Chapel Hill, Orange Co., NC, at age 76; widowed.3,4 
Burial*He was buried in Eastview Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC, 35.659444,-81.218889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 2
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 13
1930Claremont, Catawba Co., NCage 22, single, living at home
1940Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 32, md., completed 3 years of high school. He is employed as a baseball umpire. His wage last year was $832. He rents his home for $7. [s.d. 10, e.d. 18-31, sheet 6B, line 71, household #96]

Family

Helen Claire Martin b. 3 August 1907, d. 21 February 1976
Marriage*Johnson Curtis Whisenhunt married Helen Claire Martin on 1 June 1935 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Child
  • Gerald Martin Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S16] Letter, Joe Alfred Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.