Rebecca Bell

ID# 11716, b. circa 1820
Mother*Mary Bell b. c 1800
Birth*Rebecca Bell was born circa 1820 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Carroll Co., GAage 30, in household with Mary & Peter Whisenhunt. Here she's listed as "Rebecca Whisenhunt". There are two children attributed to her in the household: Daniel Bell, age 5, and William Bell, age 2.
1860Muddy Fork, Pike Co., ARage 40, real estate value $400., personal property value $100. Living next door to Mary Whisenhunt. There are four other people in the household: Silas McRae, age 22, Daniel Bell, age 15, William Bell, age 11, and Margaret Bell, age 2.
Note*Rebecca Bell It is believed that Rebecca's father was Silas Bell, a school teacher in Carroll Co., GA. 

Citations

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

Harry Ross Whisnant Sr.

ID# 11729, b. 19 September 1934, d. 13 February 2011
Father*Isaac Andrew Whisenhunt b. 27 Apr 1882, d. 5 Feb 1961
Mother*Lillie Mae Royal b. 17 May 1894, d. 14 Mar 1977
Birth*Harry Ross Whisnant Sr. was born on 19 September 1934 in Elizabethton, Carter Co., TN.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 13 February 2011 in Elizabethton, Carter Co., TN, at age 76.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park Cem., Elizabethton, Carter Co., TN, 36.325278,-82.276667.2 
Obituary*
Census*Harry Ross Whisnant Sr. appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Carter Co., TN, age 5, not attending school. 
Note*He He served in Co. A, 99th. Inf. Bn., Fort Rucker, AL from 7 Feb 1955 to 6 Feb 1957. 
Residence* In 2002 Harry lived in Elizabethton, Carter Co., TN. 

Family

Lois Dorothy Andrews
Children
  • Jackquelyn Carol Whisnant
  • Harry Ross Whisnant Jr.
  • Debora Sharon Whisnant
  • Angela Renea Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S32] Letter to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Isaac Andrew Whisenhunt

ID# 11734, b. 27 April 1882, d. 5 February 1961
Father*Noah Whisenhunt II b. 1 Jan 1817, d. 12 Feb 1913
Mother*Lucinda Roberts b. 10 Jun 1843, d. 13 Sep 1930
Birth*Isaac Andrew Whisenhunt was born on 27 April 1882 in TN.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lillie Mae Royal on 22 October 1911 in Carter Co., TN.3 
Death*Isaac Andrew Whisenhunt died on 5 February 1961 at age 78.1 
Burial*He was buried in Blevins Cem., Carter Co., TN.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found.
1910Carter Co., TNage 23, single
1920Carter Co., TNage 38, md., farming
1930Carter Co., TNage 45, md., 1st. md. age 25, farmer., Own home, Vet: no
1940Carter Co., TNage 55, md., completed no schooling. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $100. [e.d. 10-5, sheet 3B, household #50]

Family

Lillie Mae Royal b. 17 May 1894, d. 14 March 1977
Marriage*Isaac Andrew Whisenhunt married Lillie Mae Royal on 22 October 1911 in Carter Co., TN.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] Letter, Millie Rosetta Whisenhunt Tester to Raymond C. Whisnant, Before 2002.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 27 Apr 1880.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Lillie Mae Royal

ID# 11735, b. 17 May 1894, d. 14 March 1977
Birth*Lillie Mae Royal was born on 17 May 1894 in TN.1 
Marriage*She married Isaac Andrew Whisenhunt, son of Noah Whisenhunt II and Lucinda Roberts, on 22 October 1911 in Carter Co., TN.2 
Death*Lillie Mae Royal died on 14 March 1977 at age 82.1 
Burial*She was buried in Blevins Cem., Carter Co., TN.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Carter Co., TNage 25, md.
1930Carter Co., TNage 35, md., 1st. md. age 15
1940Carter Co., TNage 41, md., completed no schooling. She is not employed.

Family

Isaac Andrew Whisenhunt b. 27 April 1882, d. 5 February 1961
Marriage*Lillie Mae Royal married Isaac Andrew Whisenhunt, son of Noah Whisenhunt II and Lucinda Roberts, on 22 October 1911 in Carter Co., TN.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] Letter, Millie Rosetta Whisenhunt Tester to Raymond C. Whisnant, Before 2002.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Laura Whisenhunt

ID# 11738, b. 2 February 1917, d. 24 April 1917
Father*Isaac Andrew Whisenhunt b. 27 Apr 1882, d. 5 Feb 1961
Mother*Lillie Mae Royal b. 17 May 1894, d. 14 Mar 1977
Birth*Laura Whisenhunt was born on 2 February 1917 in Roan Mountain, Carter Co., TN.1 
Death*She died on 24 April 1917 in Carter Co., TN.1 
Burial*She was buried in Blevins Cem., Carter Co., TN. 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

male child Whisenant

ID# 11740, b. 11 February 1924, d. 12 February 1924
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*Male child Whisenant was born on 11 February 1924 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 12 February 1924 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Burial*He was buried in Friendship U. M. C. Cem., Catawba Co., NC.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Sheila Ann Whisnant

ID# 11743, b. 25 June 1946, d. 23 October 2005
Father*Hubert Marcell Whisnant b. 30 Apr 1924, d. 16 Nov 2006
Mother*Doris Buff d. b 2005
Birth*Sheila Ann Whisnant was born on 25 June 1946 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*She died on 23 October 2005 in Aynor, Horry Co., SC, at age 59.3 
Burial*She was buried in Aynor Cem., Aynor, Horry Co., SC, 33.999167,-79.206944. 

Family

Willie Hoyt Grainger Jr.
Child

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Helen Lorene Whisnant

ID# 11749, b. 19 September 1920, d. 8 September 2009
Father*Carl James Whisnant b. 29 Apr 1900, d. 8 Sep 1963
Mother*Laura Mae Hoke b. 1 Jun 1900, d. 28 Sep 1993
Birth*Helen Lorene Whisnant was born on 19 September 1920 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Benjamin Smith Bost on 13 October 1939 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC.4 
Death*Helen Lorene Whisnant died on 8 September 2009 in Conover, Catawba Co., NC, at age 88.3 
Burial*She was buried in Catawba Mem. Park Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.696667,-81.273889. 
Obituary*
Census*Helen Lorene Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, age 9. 
Residence* In 2004 Helen lived in Conover, Catawba Co., NC. 

Family

Benjamin Smith Bost b. 6 February 1917, d. 8 February 2004
Marriage*She married Benjamin Smith Bost on 13 October 1939 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.
  4. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Benjamin Smith Bost

ID# 11750, b. 6 February 1917, d. 8 February 2004
Birth*Benjamin Smith Bost was born on 6 February 1917 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Helen Lorene Whisnant, daughter of Carl James Whisnant and Laura Mae Hoke, on 13 October 1939 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Benjamin Smith Bost died on 8 February 2004 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 87.1 

Family

Helen Lorene Whisnant b. 19 September 1920, d. 8 September 2009
Children

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.