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age 27, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living

1920

age 37, md.

1930

age 47, widow, 1st. md. age 24

1940

age 57, widow, completed high school. She is not employed. She owns a home valued at $6000. [e.d. 14-8, sheet 4A, household #57]

Family

John William Whisnant b. 20 December 1880, d. 17 January 1930

Marriage*

Annie Gilliam Dickson married John William Whisnant, son of Daniel Ausborn Whisnant and Rose Alice Gault, circa 1908.³

Children

John William Whisnant Jr. b. 8 Mar 1910, d. 8 Dec 1977
Dickson Whisnant+ b. 3 Feb 1916, d. 7 Jan 1991

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Prince J. Mackie

ID# 102, b. 16 October 1886, d. 24 June 1965

Birth*

Prince J. Mackie was born on 16 October 1886 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Walter Gaither Whisnant, son of Daniel Ausborn Whisnant and Rose Alice Gault, in 1908 in Caldwell Co., NC.²

Death*

Prince J. Mackie died on 24 June 1965 at age 78.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Pine Crest Cem., Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.801944,-81.436667.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC	age 22, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., no children
1920	Johnson, Washington Co., TN	age 32, md.
1930	Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC	age 44, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940	Rowland, Robeson Co., NC	age 50, md., completed 4 years of college. She is not employed.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

Johnson, Washington Co., TN

age 22, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., no children

1920

age 32, md.

1930

age 44, md., 1st. md. age 21

1940

Rowland, Robeson Co., NC

age 50, md., completed 4 years of college. She is not employed.

Nickname

Prince J. Mackie also went by the name of Princess.¹

Family

Walter Gaither Whisnant b. 21 July 1883, d. 20 May 1943

Marriage*

She married Walter Gaither Whisnant, son of Daniel Ausborn Whisnant and Rose Alice Gault, in 1908 in Caldwell Co., NC.²

Children

Mary Evelyn Whisnant+ b. 25 Jul 1910, d. 13 Jan 1998
Walter Howard Whisnant+ b. 4 Nov 1914, d. 17 May 2002

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Eula Adelaide Guthrie

ID# 103, b. 8 February 1896, d. 20 September 1991

Birth*

Eula Adelaide Guthrie was born on 8 February 1896 in Iredell Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Herbert Clyde Whisnant, son of Daniel Ausborn Whisnant and Rose Alice Gault, in 1912 in Caldwell Co., NC.²

Death*

Eula Adelaide Guthrie died on 20 September 1991 in Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 95; widowed.^1,2

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Hickory, Catawba Co., NC	age 23, md.
1930	Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC	age 34, md., 1st. md. age 15
1940	Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC	age 44, widow, completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed. She owns a farmhouse valued at $4000. [s.d. 9, e.d. 14-17, sheet 20A, line 10, household #357]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 23, md.

1930

age 34, md., 1st. md. age 15

1940

age 44, widow, completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed. She owns a farmhouse valued at $4000. [s.d. 9, e.d. 14-17, sheet 20A, line 10, household #357]

Family

Herbert Clyde Whisnant b. 29 May 1888, d. 4 December 1939

Children

Pearl Whisnant
Thelma Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. 12 Sep 1912, d. 15 Feb 2002
Margaret Luella Whisnant+ b. 15 Aug 1916, d. 30 Jan 2005
Polly Helen Whisnant b. 1 Jan 1920, d. 29 Jan 2003
Sue Adelaide Whisnant b. 28 Jul 1922, d. 4 May 2012
Patricia Ann Whisnant b. 29 Oct 1926, d. 17 Jun 2003

Citations

[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
[S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Addie Lou Ella Blackburn

ID# 104, b. 1 September 1863, d. 2 October 1931

Birth*

Addie Lou Ella Blackburn was born on 1 September 1863 in NC; Her father was Samuel Blackburn. Note: Her tombstone listed her d.o.b. as 01 Sep 1865.¹

Marriage*

She married Daniel Ausborn Whisnant, son of Daniel Philip Whisenhunt and Polly Mary Abernethy, on 12 November 1894.²

Death*

Addie Lou Ella Blackburn died on 2 October 1931 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 68; widowed.^1,3

Burial*

She was buried in Grace Lutheran Ch. Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Hickory, Catawba Co., NC	age 34, md. 5 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1910	Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC	age 44, md. 2nd time, 15 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920	Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC	age 54, md.
1930	Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC	age 64, md., 1st. md. age 19

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 34, md. 5 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living

1910

age 44, md. 2nd time, 15 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living

1920

age 54, md.

1930

age 64, md., 1st. md. age 19

Family 1

Child

Glayton Fry b. Jul 1887

Family 2

Daniel Ausborn Whisnant b. 9 June 1851, d. 25 January 1931

Marriage*

Addie Lou Ella Blackburn married Daniel Ausborn Whisnant, son of Daniel Philip Whisenhunt and Polly Mary Abernethy, on 12 November 1894.²

Children

Samuel Boyce Whisnant b. 4 Aug 1896, d. 20 Jan 1933
James Ausburn Whisnant+ b. 16 Oct 1898, d. 1 Jun 1983
Earl Franklin Whisnant+ b. 23 May 1903, d. 9 Dec 1938

Citations

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

Samuel Boyce Whisnant

ID# 105, b. 4 August 1896, d. 20 January 1933

Father*

Daniel Ausborn Whisnant b. 9 Jun 1851, d. 25 Jan 1931

Mother*

Addie Lou Ella Blackburn b. 1 Sep 1863, d. 2 Oct 1931

Birth*

Samuel Boyce Whisnant was born on 4 August 1896 in Catawba Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Kathryn Estelle Smith circa 1932.

Death*

Samuel Boyce Whisnant died on 20 January 1933 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 36; married.^3,2

Burial*

He was buried in Pine Crest Cem., Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.801944,-81.436667.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Hickory, Catawba Co., NC	age 3
1910	Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC	age 13
1920	Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC	age 23, single, living at home
1930	Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC	age 33, single, war vet., living at home

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 3

1910

age 13

1920

age 23, single, living at home

1930

age 33, single, war vet., living at home

Family

Kathryn Estelle Smith b. 12 November 1903, d. 22 September 1988

Marriage*

Samuel Boyce Whisnant married Kathryn Estelle Smith circa 1932.

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

James Ausburn Whisnant

ID# 106, b. 16 October 1898, d. 1 June 1983

Father*

Daniel Ausborn Whisnant b. 9 Jun 1851, d. 25 Jan 1931

Mother*

Addie Lou Ella Blackburn b. 1 Sep 1863, d. 2 Oct 1931

Birth*

James Ausburn Whisnant was born on 16 October 1898 in Catawba Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Mettie Ella Jones in 1918 in Caldwell Co., NC.¹

Death*

James Ausburn Whisnant died on 1 June 1983 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 84; widowed.^3,1

Burial*

He was buried in Pine Crest Cem., Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.801944,-81.436667.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Hickory, Catawba Co., NC	age 1
1910	Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC	age 11
1920	Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC	age 21, md. He and his family are living with his parents.
1930	Lovelady, Caldwell Co., NC	age 31, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 20
1940	Lovelady, Caldwell Co., NC	age 41, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a truck driver. His wage last year was $1560. He owns a farmhouse valued at $2000. [s.d. 9, e.d. 14-20, sheet 12A, line 13, household #203]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 1

1910

age 11

1920

age 21, md. He and his family are living with his parents.

1930

age 31, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 20

1940

age 41, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a truck driver. His wage last year was $1560. He owns a farmhouse valued at $2000. [s.d. 9, e.d. 14-20, sheet 12A, line 13, household #203]

Name Variation

James Ausburn Whisnant was also known as James Osborne.⁴

Family

Mettie Ella Jones b. 13 September 1898, d. 1 August 1982

Marriage*

He married Mettie Ella Jones in 1918 in Caldwell Co., NC.¹

Children

Mildred Jones Whisnant b. 27 Oct 1919, d. 23 Mar 2006
James Blackburn Whisnant
Mary Adelaide Whisnant
Charles Edward Whisnant+ b. 23 May 1926, d. 19 Oct 1974
Thomas Ausburn Whisnant

Citations

[S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Earl Franklin Whisnant

ID# 107, b. 23 May 1903, d. 9 December 1938

Father*

Daniel Ausborn Whisnant b. 9 Jun 1851, d. 25 Jan 1931

Mother*

Addie Lou Ella Blackburn b. 1 Sep 1863, d. 2 Oct 1931

Birth*

Earl Franklin Whisnant was born on 23 May 1903 in Caldwell Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Betty L. Triplett circa 1926.

Divorce*

Earl Franklin Whisnant and Betty L. Triplett were divorced.

Death*

Earl Franklin Whisnant died on 9 December 1938 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 35; divorced.²

Burial*

He was buried in Pine Crest Cem., Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.801944,-81.436667.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC	age 6
1920	Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC	age 16, single, living at home
1930	Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC	age 26, md., 1st. md. age 22. He and his family are living with his parents.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 6

1920

age 16, single, living at home

1930

age 26, md., 1st. md. age 22. He and his family are living with his parents.

Family

Betty L. Triplett b. circa 1908

Marriage*

Earl Franklin Whisnant married Betty L. Triplett circa 1926.

Divorce*

Earl Franklin Whisnant and Betty L. Triplett were divorced.

Children

Daniel Earl Whisnant
Doris Louella Whisnant

Citations

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

Kathryn Estelle Smith

ID# 108, b. 12 November 1903, d. 22 September 1988

Birth*

Kathryn Estelle Smith was born on 12 November 1903 in Caldwell Co., NC.

Marriage*

She married Samuel Boyce Whisnant, son of Daniel Ausborn Whisnant and Addie Lou Ella Blackburn, circa 1932.

Death*

Kathryn Estelle Smith died on 22 September 1988 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 84; Her married name at the time of her death was Vaughn.

Name Variation

Kathryn Estelle Smith was also known as Kate.

Family

Samuel Boyce Whisnant b. 4 August 1896, d. 20 January 1933

Mettie Ella Jones

ID# 109, b. 13 September 1898, d. 1 August 1982

Birth*

Mettie Ella Jones was born on 13 September 1898 in Caldwell Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married James Ausburn Whisnant, son of Daniel Ausborn Whisnant and Addie Lou Ella Blackburn, in 1918 in Caldwell Co., NC.²

Death*

Mettie Ella Jones died on 1 August 1982 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 83; married.^3,2

Burial*

She was buried in Pine Crest Cem., Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.801944,-81.436667.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC	age 21, md.
1930	Lovelady, Caldwell Co., NC	age 31, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940	Lovelady, Caldwell Co., NC	age 41, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 21, md.

1930

age 31, md., 1st. md. age 20

1940

age 41, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed.

Name Variation

Mettie Ella Jones was also known as Mettie Janes.²

Family

James Ausburn Whisnant b. 16 October 1898, d. 1 June 1983

Marriage*

She married James Ausburn Whisnant, son of Daniel Ausborn Whisnant and Addie Lou Ella Blackburn, in 1918 in Caldwell Co., NC.²

Children

Mildred Jones Whisnant b. 27 Oct 1919, d. 23 Mar 2006
James Blackburn Whisnant
Mary Adelaide Whisnant
Charles Edward Whisnant+ b. 23 May 1926, d. 19 Oct 1974
Thomas Ausburn Whisnant

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
[S21] Michael Tab Whisenhunt, "Whisenhunt, Michael Tab," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Aug 1999.

Betty L. Triplett

ID# 110, b. circa 1908

Birth*

Betty L. Triplett was born circa 1908 in NC.

Marriage*

She married Earl Franklin Whisnant, son of Daniel Ausborn Whisnant and Addie Lou Ella Blackburn, circa 1926.

Divorce*

Betty L. Triplett and Earl Franklin Whisnant were divorced.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1930	Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC	age 22, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940	Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC	age 29, widow, completed 2 years of high school. She is employed as a cloth cutter at a furniture shop. Her wage last year was 416. She rents her home for $8. [s.d. 9, e.d. 14-17, sheet 5A, line 39, household #79]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 22, md., 1st. md. age 18

1940

age 29, widow, completed 2 years of high school. She is employed as a cloth cutter at a furniture shop. Her wage last year was 416. She rents her home for $8. [s.d. 9, e.d. 14-17, sheet 5A, line 39, household #79]

Family

Earl Franklin Whisnant b. 23 May 1903, d. 9 December 1938

Children

Daniel Earl Whisnant
Doris Louella Whisnant

Carrie Gertrude Baker

ID# 111, b. 13 September 1877, d. 31 October 1926

Birth*

Carrie Gertrude Baker was born on 13 September 1877 in Catawba Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Wade Lawrence Whisnant, son of William M. Whisnant and Harriet Propst, on 8 May 1900 in Catawba Co., NC; Note: This date is doubtful because he is reported in the 1900 census on Jun 27th. as "single".³

Death*

Carrie Gertrude Baker died on 31 October 1926 in Catawba, Catawba Co., NC, at age 49; married.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Corinth Bapt. Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.583333,-81.426111.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Bandys, Catawba Co., NC	age 32, md. 1 time, 9 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1920	Bandys, Catawba Co., NC	age 42, md.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 32, md. 1 time, 9 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living

1920

age 42, md.

Family

Wade Lawrence Whisnant b. 15 July 1877, d. 20 August 1958

Children

Lillie Eva Whisnant b. 19 Feb 1901, d. 5 Mar 1958
Mamie Nell Whisnant b. 10 Sep 1902, d. 27 Sep 1989
Baker Olin Whisnant b. 10 Sep 1904, d. 21 Apr 1931
Robert Leon Whisnant+ b. 27 Mar 1906, d. 28 Apr 1989
Wade Durant Whisnant+ b. 22 Aug 1908, d. 27 Jun 1996
Gleason Hill Whisnant b. 9 Mar 1911, d. 14 Jun 2007
Romulus Stoe Whisnant b. 1 Feb 1913, d. 16 Mar 1982
Remus Beaman Whisnant b. 4 Feb 1915, d. 2 Jun 1979
William Farley Whisnant+ b. 24 Jun 1918, d. 23 Dec 1985
Polly Ann Whisnant+ b. 3 Jun 1921, d. 8 Jan 1974
Jack Largent Whisnant

Citations

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

Lillie Eva Whisnant

ID# 112, b. 19 February 1901, d. 5 March 1958

Father*

Wade Lawrence Whisnant b. 15 Jul 1877, d. 20 Aug 1958

Mother*

Carrie Gertrude Baker b. 13 Sep 1877, d. 31 Oct 1926

Birth*

Lillie Eva Whisnant was born on 19 February 1901 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married John Edward Shaw on 3 March 1927.²

Death*

Lillie Eva Whisnant died on 5 March 1958 at age 57.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Corinth Bapt. Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.583333,-81.426111.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Bandys, Catawba Co., NC	age 9
1920	Bandys, Catawba Co., NC	age 19, single, living at home
1930	New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA	age 30, md., 1st. md. age 27. [e.d. 36-32, sheet 25A]
1940	New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA	age 39, md., completed high school. [e.d. 36-279, sheet 7B]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 9

1920

New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA

age 19, single, living at home

1930

age 30, md., 1st. md. age 27. [e.d. 36-32, sheet 25A]

1940

New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA

age 39, md., completed high school. [e.d. 36-279, sheet 7B]

Family

John Edward Shaw b. 11 February 1886, d. October 1976

Marriage*

Lillie Eva Whisnant married John Edward Shaw on 3 March 1927.²

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S22] Catawba County Heritage Society, Catawba County North Carolina Heritage Book.

Mamie Nell Whisnant

ID# 113, b. 10 September 1902, d. 27 September 1989

Father*

Wade Lawrence Whisnant b. 15 Jul 1877, d. 20 Aug 1958

Mother*

Carrie Gertrude Baker b. 13 Sep 1877, d. 31 Oct 1926

Birth*

Mamie Nell Whisnant was born on 10 September 1902 in NC.^1,2

Death*

She died on 27 September 1989 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 87; never married.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Corinth Bapt. Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.583333,-81.426111.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Bandys, Catawba Co., NC	age 7
1920	Bandys, Catawba Co., NC	age 17, single, living at home
1940	Raleigh, Wake Co., NC	age 36, single, completed 4 years of college. She is employed at the N.C. Extension Service, State College. Her wage last yar was $600. [e.d. 92-67B, sheet 11A, household #211]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 7

1920

age 17, single, living at home

1940

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC

age 36, single, completed 4 years of college. She is employed at the N.C. Extension Service, State College. Her wage last yar was $600. [e.d. 92-67B, sheet 11A, household #211]

Occupation*

Mamie Nell Whisnant was a teacher.

Citations

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

Baker Olin Whisnant

ID# 114, b. 10 September 1904, d. 21 April 1931

Father*

Wade Lawrence Whisnant b. 15 Jul 1877, d. 20 Aug 1958

Mother*

Carrie Gertrude Baker b. 13 Sep 1877, d. 31 Oct 1926

Birth*

Baker Olin Whisnant was born on 10 September 1904 in NC.¹

Death*

He died on 21 April 1931 at age 26; Rupture of stomach.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Corinth Bapt. Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.583333,-81.426111.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 5

1920

age 15

1930

Maui, Maui Co., HI

age 25, soldier, stationed at Schofield Barracks

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S22] Catawba County Heritage Society, Catawba County North Carolina Heritage Book.

Robert Leon Whisnant

ID# 115, b. 27 March 1906, d. 28 April 1989

Father*

Wade Lawrence Whisnant b. 15 Jul 1877, d. 20 Aug 1958

Mother*

Carrie Gertrude Baker b. 13 Sep 1877, d. 31 Oct 1926

Birth*

Robert Leon Whisnant was born on 27 March 1906 in NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Dorothy Louise Forley on 30 March 1934.³

Death*

Robert Leon Whisnant died on 28 April 1989 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 83; married.^4,2

Burial*

He was buried in Corinth Bapt. Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.583333,-81.426111.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 3

1920

Stuyvesant, Columbia Co., NY

age 13

1930

age 24, single, laborer, road construction

1940

Census record not found.

Family

Dorothy Louise Forley b. 18 October 1903, d. 4 May 1997

Marriage*

Robert Leon Whisnant married Dorothy Louise Forley on 30 March 1934.³

Child

Diane Louise Whisnant+ b. 17 Jul 1941, d. 21 Jul 1995

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S28] Tombstone.
[S22] Catawba County Heritage Society, Catawba County North Carolina Heritage Book.
[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Wade Durant Whisnant

ID# 116, b. 22 August 1908, d. 27 June 1996

Father*

Wade Lawrence Whisnant b. 15 Jul 1877, d. 20 Aug 1958

Mother*

Carrie Gertrude Baker b. 13 Sep 1877, d. 31 Oct 1926

Birth*

Wade Durant Whisnant was born on 22 August 1908 in NC.¹

Death*

He died on 27 June 1996 in Catawba, Catawba Co., NC, at age 87; married.²

Burial*

He was buried in Claremont Town Cem., Claremont, Catawba Co., NC, 35.71668,-81.13868.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 1

1920

age 11

1930

Census record not found.

1940

Newton, Catawba Co., NC

age 31, md., completed 4 years of college. He is a public school teacher. His wage last year was $900. He rents his home for $24. [s.d. 10, e.d. 18-29, sheet 1B, line 60, household #20]

Milit-Beg*

Wade Durant Whisnant began military service on 26 December 1944 in SC U. S. Army enlistment.

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 14 October 1945.

Family

Eva Eugenia Sigmon

Children

Barry Wade Whisnant
Richard Gregory Sigmon Whisnant

Citations

[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Gleason Hill Whisnant

ID# 117, b. 9 March 1911, d. 14 June 2007

Father*

Wade Lawrence Whisnant b. 15 Jul 1877, d. 20 Aug 1958

Mother*

Carrie Gertrude Baker b. 13 Sep 1877, d. 31 Oct 1926

Birth*

Gleason Hill Whisnant was born on 9 March 1911 in Catawba Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Nola Roberta Ward.

Marriage*

Gleason Hill Whisnant married Susan Burleson Petty on 28 May 1975.³

Death*

Gleason Hill Whisnant died on 14 June 2007 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 96.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Sardis Ev. Lutheran Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.623611,-81.379167.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 9

1930

age 19, single, living at home

1940

age 29, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a farmer. He owns his farmhouse valued at $1000. [s.d. 10, e.d. 18-1B, sheet 3B, line 69, household #49]

Family 1

Nola Roberta Ward b. 20 August 1912, d. 15 August 1973

Marriage*

Gleason Hill Whisnant married Nola Roberta Ward.

Family 2

Susan Burleson Petty b. circa 1919, d. before 2007

Marriage*

Gleason Hill Whisnant married Susan Burleson Petty on 28 May 1975.³

Citations

[S428] Obituary.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S22] Catawba County Heritage Society, Catawba County North Carolina Heritage Book.

Romulus Stoe Whisnant

ID# 118, b. 1 February 1913, d. 16 March 1982

Father*

Wade Lawrence Whisnant b. 15 Jul 1877, d. 20 Aug 1958

Mother*

Carrie Gertrude Baker b. 13 Sep 1877, d. 31 Oct 1926

Birth*

Romulus Stoe Whisnant was born on 1 February 1913 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.

Marriage*

He married Emma Dillabaugh.

Death*

Romulus Stoe Whisnant died on 16 March 1982 in Lacona, Oswego Co., NY, at age 69.

Burial*

He was buried in Woodlawn Cem., Sandy Creek, Oswego Co., NY, 43.64458,-76.09189.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 7

1930

Sandy Creek, Oswego Co., NY

age 15

1940

age 26, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is a Laborer at a lumber mill. His wage last year was $700. He owns his home valued at $400. [e.d. 38-74, sheet 3A, household #53]

Obituary*

Milit-Beg*

Romulus Stoe Whisnant began military service on 12 December 1942 in NY U. S. Army enlistment.

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 15 April 1943.

Family

Emma Dillabaugh b. 6 September 1902, d. 3 January 1956

Marriage*

He married Emma Dillabaugh.

Remus Beaman Whisnant

ID# 119, b. 4 February 1915, d. 2 June 1979

Father*

Wade Lawrence Whisnant b. 15 Jul 1877, d. 20 Aug 1958

Mother*

Carrie Gertrude Baker b. 13 Sep 1877, d. 31 Oct 1926

Birth*

Remus Beaman Whisnant was born on 4 February 1915 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Phyllis Edith Ward on 15 January 1939.²

Death*

Remus Beaman Whisnant died on 2 June 1979 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 64; married.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Catawba Mem. Park Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.696667,-81.273889.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 4 yrs., 6 months

1930

age 17

1940

age 23, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a truck driver for a transfer company. His wage last year was $615. [e.d. 18-16B, sheet 2B, household #37]

Family

Phyllis Edith Ward b. 8 May 1916, d. 1 December 2000

Marriage*

Remus Beaman Whisnant married Phyllis Edith Ward on 15 January 1939.²

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S22] Catawba County Heritage Society, Catawba County North Carolina Heritage Book.

William Farley Whisnant

ID# 120, b. 24 June 1918, d. 23 December 1985

Father*

Wade Lawrence Whisnant b. 15 Jul 1877, d. 20 Aug 1958

Mother*

Carrie Gertrude Baker b. 13 Sep 1877, d. 31 Oct 1926

Birth*

William Farley Whisnant was born on 24 June 1918 in Catawba Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Cordelia Dorothy Revis on 12 June 1942.²

Death*

William Farley Whisnant died on 23 December 1985 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 67; widowed.^3,1

Burial*

He was buried in Corinth Bapt. Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.583333,-81.426111.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 1 yr., 4 months

1930

age 11

1940

Census record not found.

Milit-Beg*

William Farley Whisnant began military service on 24 June 1941 U.S. Army enlistment.

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 15 October 1945.

Family

Cordelia Dorothy Revis b. 10 April 1919, d. 11 November 1981

Marriage*

He married Cordelia Dorothy Revis on 12 June 1942.²

Children

Margaret Elaine Whisnant
William Farley Whisnant Jr.
female child Whisnant

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S22] Catawba County Heritage Society, Catawba County North Carolina Heritage Book.
[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Polly Ann Whisnant

ID# 121, b. 3 June 1921, d. 8 January 1974

Father*

Wade Lawrence Whisnant b. 15 Jul 1877, d. 20 Aug 1958

Mother*

Carrie Gertrude Baker b. 13 Sep 1877, d. 31 Oct 1926

Birth*

Polly Ann Whisnant was born on 3 June 1921 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Robert William Robinson circa 1948 in Orlando, Orange Co., FL; Florida marriage records for Orange Co., CA, listed the year of marriage as "1948". The Catawba County Heritage Book listed the date of marriage as 30 Jun 1938. Since the 1940 census lists her as not married and living with her parents I would assume the datae in the heritage book is incorrrect.

Death*

Polly Ann Whisnant died on 8 January 1974 in Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, at age 52; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Raleigh Memorial Park Cem., Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, 35.865556,-78.718889.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 8

1940

age 18, single, completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed, and resides in the household of her father and stepmother. Note: If this census is correct then the date I have for her marriage is incorrect.

Occupation*

Polly Ann Whisnant was a Home Economist.

Family

Robert William Robinson b. 3 March 1921, d. 9 February 1966

Marriage*

Children

Christy A. Robinson
Larry Robinson
Polly Anna Robinson
Eva Marie Robinson b. 11 Aug 1955, d. 29 Jul 1966

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Bessie Ward Yoder

ID# 123, b. 1 March 1882, d. 17 September 1970

Birth*

Bessie Ward Yoder was born on 1 March 1882 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Wade Lawrence Whisnant, son of William M. Whisnant and Harriet Propst, on 9 January 1929 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Bessie Ward Yoder died on 17 September 1970 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 88; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 48, md.

1940

age 58, md., completed 7 years of school. She is not employed.

Family

Wade Lawrence Whisnant b. 15 July 1877, d. 20 August 1958

Citations

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

Fannie Ellen Norman

ID# 124, b. 29 March 1887, d. 25 May 1945

Birth*

Fannie Ellen Norman was born on 29 March 1887 in Cleveland Co., NC; Her father was J. Robert Norman.¹

Marriage*

She married William Oscar Whisnant, son of William M. Whisnant and Harriet Propst, on 18 February 1906 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Death*

Fannie Ellen Norman died on 25 May 1945 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 58; married.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Corinth Bapt. Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.583333,-81.426111.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 23, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., 2 ch., 1 living

1920

age 33, md.

1930

age 43, md., 1st. md. age 19

1940

age 53, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed.

Family

William Oscar Whisnant b. 29 November 1883, d. 6 November 1969

Marriage*

Fannie Ellen Norman married William Oscar Whisnant, son of William M. Whisnant and Harriet Propst, on 18 February 1906 in Catawba Co., NC.²

Children

Bonnie Dale Whisnant+ b. 30 Aug 1909, d. 5 Nov 1973
Quentin Norman Whisnant+ b. 11 Dec 1918, d. 2 Dec 1999

Citations

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

Ida Bertha Lefevers

ID# 125, b. 20 October 1891, d. 5 May 1947

Birth*

Ida Bertha Lefevers was born on 20 October 1891 in Catawba Co., NC; Her father was Sidney L. Lefevers.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Donald Burton Whisnant, son of William M. Whisnant and Harriet Propst, on 24 December 1908 in Catawba Co., NC.³

Death*

Ida Bertha Lefevers died on 5 May 1947 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 55; married.²

Burial*

She was buried in Sardis Ev. Lutheran Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.623611,-81.379167.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 19, md. 1 time, 1 yr.

1920

age 29, md.

1930

age 39, md., 1st. md. age 18

1940

age 49, md., completed 7 years of school. She is not employed.

Family

Donald Burton Whisnant b. 30 November 1887, d. 16 February 1967

Marriage*

Ida Bertha Lefevers married Donald Burton Whisnant, son of William M. Whisnant and Harriet Propst, on 24 December 1908 in Catawba Co., NC.³

Children

Howard Kermit Whisnant+ b. 5 Mar 1910, d. 2 May 1988
Kathleen Whisnant+ b. 12 Feb 1912, d. 19 Apr 1998
Mary Lea Whisnant+ b. 2 Aug 1917, d. 7 Oct 2009

Citations

[S22] Catawba County Heritage Society, Catawba County North Carolina Heritage Book.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Eli Whisnant

ID# 126, b. 12 October 1827, d. 2 April 1905

Father*

Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1803, d. a 1880

Mother*

Nancy McCurry b. c 1805, d. 1873

Birth*

Eli Whisnant was born on 12 October 1827 in NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Mary Elizabeth Melton on 19 November 1851 in Rutherford Co., NC.³

Death*

Eli Whisnant died on 2 April 1905 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 77.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Golden Valley U. M. Ch. Cem., Bostic, Rutherford Co., NC; Inscription: CSA.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 22, clerk, living with Micajah & Hannah McCurry

1860

age 32, farmer, real estate value $358., personal property value $25.

1870

1880

age 52, md., farmer

1900

age 72, md. 48 yrs.

Occupation*

Eli Whisnant was a State Legislator.

Note*

A list of the Golden Valley Methodist Church cemetery, shows his birth as 12 October 1827. His year of birth, as listed on the Confederate grave marker, is 1828. Eli served in the Civil War as a sergeant in the 49th Regiment, Company A. While serving, he obtained the rank of First Lieutenant. From 1872-74, he served as County Commissioner of Rutherford County, NC. Served two terms in the North Carolina General Assembly 1874-1878 as a Republican. From the book North Carolina Troops, 1861-1865, page 30: Born in Rutherford County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in McDowell County at age 34, Mar 12, 1862. Mustered in as Sergeant. Reported present or accounted for from Nov 1862, through Dec 1863. Elected 3rd Lieutenant on Jun 15, 1864. Reported on duty as acting commander of the company in Jul-Aug 1864. Dropped from the rolls of the company on Feb 27, 1865, 'for incompetency' and/or 'physical disability.' Apparently continued to serve with the company in another capacity. Surrendered at Appomatiox Court House, Virginia, Apr 9, 1965.

Family

Mary Elizabeth Melton b. 25 September 1831, d. 23 August 1904

Marriage*

He married Mary Elizabeth Melton on 19 November 1851 in Rutherford Co., NC.³

Children

Amanda Katherine Whisnant+ b. 13 Nov 1852, d. 15 May 1940
Hulda Louise Whisnant+ b. 10 Oct 1854, d. 29 Mar 1933
Elijah M. Whisnant b. 21 Mar 1857
Webster Whisnant+ b. 12 Oct 1860, d. 15 Jan 1938
Sarah Lee Whisnant+ b. 25 Nov 1864, d. 11 Jun 1937
Tatem Clay Whisnant+ b. 16 Apr 1867, d. 14 Nov 1955
James Crawford Whisnant+ b. 23 Mar 1870, d. 29 Mar 1956
Robert White Whisnant+ b. 22 Dec 1873, d. 27 Sep 1961
Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. 8 Jun 1875, d. 3 Nov 1943

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mary Elizabeth Melton

ID# 127, b. 25 September 1831, d. 23 August 1904

Birth*

Mary Elizabeth Melton was born on 25 September 1831 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Eli Whisnant, son of Philip Whisenhunt and Nancy McCurry, on 19 November 1851 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Death*

Mary Elizabeth Melton died on 23 August 1904 at age 72.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Golden Valley U. M. Ch. Cem., Bostic, Rutherford Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 28

1870

1880

age 48, md.

1900

age 68, md. 48 yrs., 9 ch., 8 living. Census listed her d.o.b. as Sep 1832.

Family

Eli Whisnant b. 12 October 1827, d. 2 April 1905

Marriage*

Mary Elizabeth Melton married Eli Whisnant, son of Philip Whisenhunt and Nancy McCurry, on 19 November 1851 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Children

Amanda Katherine Whisnant+ b. 13 Nov 1852, d. 15 May 1940
Hulda Louise Whisnant+ b. 10 Oct 1854, d. 29 Mar 1933
Elijah M. Whisnant b. 21 Mar 1857
Webster Whisnant+ b. 12 Oct 1860, d. 15 Jan 1938
Sarah Lee Whisnant+ b. 25 Nov 1864, d. 11 Jun 1937
Tatem Clay Whisnant+ b. 16 Apr 1867, d. 14 Nov 1955
James Crawford Whisnant+ b. 23 Mar 1870, d. 29 Mar 1956
Robert White Whisnant+ b. 22 Dec 1873, d. 27 Sep 1961
Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. 8 Jun 1875, d. 3 Nov 1943

Citations

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

Amanda Katherine Whisnant

ID# 128, b. 13 November 1852, d. 15 May 1940

Father*

Eli Whisnant b. 12 Oct 1827, d. 2 Apr 1905

Mother*

Mary Elizabeth Melton b. 25 Sep 1831, d. 23 Aug 1904

Birth*

Amanda Katherine Whisnant was born on 13 November 1852 in Rutherford Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Elijah Allen Melton on 2 December 1877 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Death*

Amanda Katherine Whisnant died on 15 May 1940 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 87; married.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Sunshine Meth. Cem., Bostic, Rutherford Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 7

1870

1880

age 27, md.

1910

age 57, md. 1 time, 33 yrs. 7 ch., 5 living

1920

age 67, md.

1930

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

1940

age 87, widow, completed the 7th. grade. She resides in the household of her grand-son Thomas T. Melton. [e.d. 81-26, sheet 20B, household #313]

Family

Elijah Allen Melton b. 15 June 1853, d. 5 November 1939

Marriage*

Amanda Katherine Whisnant married Elijah Allen Melton on 2 December 1877 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Children

James T. Melton b. 1878
Eli Reid Melton b. 31 May 1881, d. 25 Nov 1949
Blanche Narcissa Melton b. 13 Feb 1888, d. 29 Jul 1944
Sidney Melton b. c 1890

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Hulda Louise Whisnant

ID# 129, b. 10 October 1854, d. 29 March 1933

Father*

Eli Whisnant b. 12 Oct 1827, d. 2 Apr 1905

Mother*

Mary Elizabeth Melton b. 25 Sep 1831, d. 23 Aug 1904

Burial*

Hulda Louise Whisnant was buried in Golden Valley U. M. Ch. Cem., Bostic, Rutherford Co., NC.¹

Birth*

She was born on 10 October 1854 in Bostic, Rutherford Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Julius Rufus Melton on 23 April 1874 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Death*

Hulda Louise Whisnant died on 29 March 1933 in Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 78; married.^3,1

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 5

1870

1880

age 25, md.

1900

age 45, md. 25 yrs., 11 ch., 11 living

1910

age 56, md. 1 time, 35 yrs., 11 ch., 11 living

1920

age 65, md.

1930

age 75, md., 1st. md. age 20

Family

Julius Rufus Melton b. 11 December 1851, d. 11 January 1937

Marriage*

Hulda Louise Whisnant married Julius Rufus Melton on 23 April 1874 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Children

Della Melton b. 12 Jan 1875, d. 3 Jan 1967
Daniel Taton Melton b. 24 Dec 1876, d. 1 May 1958
Anglo Saxon Melton b. 1 Jan 1880, d. 7 Oct 1955
Anry Everette Melton b. 12 Sep 1880, d. 24 Feb 1923
Eli Melton b. 27 Jul 1882, d. 26 May 1977
Don Carlos Melton b. 16 Nov 1885, d. 1 Feb 1965
John Blaine Melton b. 20 Jan 1888, d. 18 Sep 1966
Myrtle Pauline Melton b. 25 Apr 1889, d. 18 May 1979
Kitty Tabatha Melton b. 12 Aug 1892, d. 6 Dec 1980
Mamie Belle Melton b. 16 May 1894, d. 15 Jul 1971
James Crawford Melton b. 27 Jan 1896, d. 20 Dec 1992

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.
[S15] Wilson A. Taylor, Genealogy of John Langford Taylor.

Webster Whisnant

ID# 130, b. 12 October 1860, d. 15 January 1938

Father*

Eli Whisnant b. 12 Oct 1827, d. 2 Apr 1905

Mother*

Mary Elizabeth Melton b. 25 Sep 1831, d. 23 Aug 1904

Birth*

Webster Whisnant was born on 12 October 1860 in Rutherford Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Hester C. McCurry on 7 April 1886 in Rutherford Co., NC.³

Death*

Webster Whisnant died on 15 January 1938 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 77; married.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Sunset Cem., Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.295833,-81.546389.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

1880

age 19, single, living with parents

1900

age 39, md. 14 yrs., inspector

1910

age 49, md. 1 time, 24 yrs., farmer

1920

age 59, md., farmer

1930

Census record not found.

Family

Hester C. McCurry b. 9 October 1866, d. 8 April 1946

Marriage*

Webster Whisnant married Hester C. McCurry on 7 April 1886 in Rutherford Co., NC.³

Children

Ellen Oster Whisnant+ b. 1 Jan 1887, d. 26 May 1966
Lois Susan Whisnant+ b. 3 Oct 1888, d. 5 Mar 1962
Eva Cleo Whisnant+ b. 28 Oct 1890, d. 5 Jul 1970
Orlander Ewart Whisnant b. 4 Apr 1893, d. 8 Mar 1963
Bertha Genivia Whisnant+ b. 25 Apr 1895, d. 21 Jan 1940
Dewitt Talmage Whisnant b. 29 Dec 1899, d. 5 Jan 1965
Mary Nancy Whisnant+ b. 14 May 1901, d. 18 Jan 1981
Graham Crawford Whisnant+ b. 28 May 1904, d. 27 Jul 1993
Mabel Laura Whisnant+ b. 9 Sep 1908, d. 18 Oct 1992

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Sarah Lee Whisnant

ID# 131, b. 25 November 1864, d. 11 June 1937

Father*

Eli Whisnant b. 12 Oct 1827, d. 2 Apr 1905

Mother*

Mary Elizabeth Melton b. 25 Sep 1831, d. 23 Aug 1904

Birth*

Sarah Lee Whisnant was born on 25 November 1864 in Rutherford Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Joseph Mitchell Smawley on 12 September 1883 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Death*

Sarah Lee Whisnant died on 11 June 1937 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 72; married.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Golden Valley Ch. of the Brethren, Sunshine, Rutherford Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

1880

age 15

1900

age 34, md. 16 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living

1910

age 45, md. 1 time, 26 yrs., 10 ch., 9 living

1920

age 55, md.

1930

age 65, md., 1st. md. age 18

Family

Joseph Mitchell Smawley b. 30 October 1853, d. 5 March 1931

Marriage*

Sarah Lee Whisnant married Joseph Mitchell Smawley on 12 September 1883 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Children

Dora Belle Smawley b. 3 Nov 1884, d. 17 Nov 1889
Mary Ellen Smawley b. 26 Feb 1887, d. 8 Mar 1920
Effie Yashiti Smawley b. 23 Feb 1889, d. 24 Jul 1981
Omer Fillmore Smawley b. 23 Jun 1891, d. 3 Oct 1970
Martha Elizabeth Smawley b. 4 Oct 1893, d. Jan 1986
Paul Smawley b. 6 Sep 1895, d. 20 Dec 1967
Rosa Lee Smawley b. 6 Mar 1898, d. 23 Jul 1965
Herman Smawley b. 6 Mar 1900, d. 4 Sep 1981
Pearl Smawley b. 8 Aug 1902, d. 10 Mar 2001
Ruby Augusta Smawley b. 29 Aug 1906, d. 12 Mar 1973

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Tatem Clay Whisnant

ID# 132, b. 16 April 1867, d. 14 November 1955

Father*

Eli Whisnant b. 12 Oct 1827, d. 2 Apr 1905

Mother*

Mary Elizabeth Melton b. 25 Sep 1831, d. 23 Aug 1904

Birth*

Tatem Clay Whisnant was born on 16 April 1867 in Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Florence Olinine Rollins circa 1888.²

Death*

Tatem Clay Whisnant died on 14 November 1955 in Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC, at age 88; widowed.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Oakdale Cem., Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC, 35.319167,-82.475278.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

1880

age 13

1900

age 33, md. 12 yrs., works at cotton mill

1910

age 43, md. 1 time, 22 yrs., salesman, general store

1920

Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC

age 51, md., manager, department store

1930

age 60, md., electrical contractor, 1st. md. age 21

1940

Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC

age 70, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed in the electrical business. His wage last year was $0. He rents a home for $25. [e.d. 45-14, sheet 9A, household #150]

Name Variation

Tatem Clay Whisnant was also known as Thomas.

Family

Florence Olinine Rollins b. 3 December 1870, d. 8 June 1948

Marriage*

He married Florence Olinine Rollins circa 1888.²

Children

Marvin Durham Whisnant+ b. 13 Jan 1889, d. 20 Oct 1963
Walter Lee Whisnant+ b. 11 Feb 1891, d. 21 Feb 1966
Eli Durham Whisnant+ b. 14 Dec 1893, d. 27 Jan 1964
Clyde Miller Whisnant b. 6 Jan 1895, d. Aug 1981
Leatha Vince Whisnant b. 16 Jan 1898, d. 23 Nov 1979
Lizzie M. Whisnant b. 13 Jan 1900, d. 15 Oct 1901
Avery Earl Whisnant+ b. 10 Dec 1901, d. 24 Apr 1985
Hugh Reid Whisnant+ b. 15 Aug 1905, d. 24 Apr 1981
Eugene Whisnant b. 10 Jul 1907, d. 30 Jun 1978
Vera Whisnant b. c 1908

Citations

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

James Crawford Whisnant

ID# 133, b. 23 March 1870, d. 29 March 1956

Father*

Eli Whisnant b. 12 Oct 1827, d. 2 Apr 1905

Mother*

Mary Elizabeth Melton b. 25 Sep 1831, d. 23 Aug 1904

Birth*

James Crawford Whisnant was born on 23 March 1870 in NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Hattie A. Putnam circa 1908.

Death*

James Crawford Whisnant died on 29 March 1956 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 86; married.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Zoar Bapt. Ch. Cem., Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

1880

age 10

1900

age 31, single, living with parents

1910

age 40, md. 1 time, 2 yrs.

1920

1930

age 60, md., inspector, cotton mill, 1st. md. age 38

1940

age 70, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as a cloth inspector at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $800. He owns a farmhouse valued at $500. [e.d. 23-31B, sheet 2A, household #25]

Family

Hattie A. Putnam b. 16 July 1874, d. 19 January 1969

Marriage*

James Crawford Whisnant married Hattie A. Putnam circa 1908.

Children

Ralph Durand Whisnant+ b. 5 Aug 1910, d. 7 Jan 1968
Ralph Putnam Whisnant b. Dec 1911
Howard C. Whisnant

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Robert White Whisnant

ID# 134, b. 22 December 1873, d. 27 September 1961

Father*

Eli Whisnant b. 12 Oct 1827, d. 2 Apr 1905

Mother*

Mary Elizabeth Melton b. 25 Sep 1831, d. 23 Aug 1904

Birth*

Robert White Whisnant was born on 22 December 1873 in NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 22 Dec 1872. The informant was Mrs. Della Lane Whisnant, Shelby, NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Della T. Lane on 21 January 1906 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Death*

Robert White Whisnant died on 27 September 1961 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 87; married.^1,3

Burial*

He was buried in Golden Valley U. M. Ch. Cem., Bostic, Rutherford Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 7

1900

age 27, single, living with parents

1910

age 37, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., farmer

1920

Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC

age 47, md., farmer

1930

age 57, md., farming, 1st. md. age 33

1940

age 69, md., completed 7 years of school. He is a farm operator. He rents his farmhouse for $5. [s.d. 10, e.d. 23-42, sheet 12B, line e78, household #190]

Family

Della T. Lane b. 18 April 1887, d. 15 December 1962

Marriage*

Robert White Whisnant married Della T. Lane on 21 January 1906 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Children

Britt Errington Whisnant+ b. 28 Dec 1906, d. 30 Jan 1991
Dwight Elwood Whisnant+ b. 22 Mar 1908, d. 12 Jan 1983
Crawford Craig Whisnant+ b. 9 Nov 1909, d. 7 Feb 1977
Theodore Roosevelt Whisnant+ b. 1 Jul 1912, d. 11 Aug 1984
Mamie Bell Whisnant+ b. 28 Sep 1914, d. 1 Sep 1970
Mary Vergie Whisnant b. 18 Sep 1917, d. 30 Sep 1994
Ruby Lee Whisnant+ b. 3 Jul 1919, d. 23 Aug 2006
Beth Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. 13 Nov 1921, d. 16 Jan 2003
Florence Harding Whisnant+ b. 22 Jun 1924, d. 15 Sep 2000
Robert Kenneth Whisnant+ b. 5 Dec 1927, d. 4 Apr 1996
Thelma Louise Whisnant+ b. 8 Mar 1930, d. 8 Nov 2007

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant

ID# 135, b. 8 June 1875, d. 3 November 1943

Father*

Eli Whisnant b. 12 Oct 1827, d. 2 Apr 1905

Mother*

Mary Elizabeth Melton b. 25 Sep 1831, d. 23 Aug 1904

Birth*

Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant was born on 8 June 1875 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Walter Montpelier Smawley on 26 December 1898 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Death*

Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant died on 3 November 1943 at age 68.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Palm Tree M.C. Cem., Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 4

1900

age 23, md. 2 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living. Her name was given as "Hatchie".

1910

age 32, md. 1 time 11 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living

1920

age 43, md.

1930

age 54, md., 1st. md. age 23

1940

age 65, md., completed the 3rd. grade. [e.d. 23-40, sheet 10B, household #190]

Family

Walter Montpelier Smawley b. 18 June 1877, d. 13 December 1957

Marriage*

Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant married Walter Montpelier Smawley on 26 December 1898 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Children

Ola Blanche Smawley b. 26 Mar 1899, d. Mar 1977
Alma Roberta Smawley b. 5 Mar 1901, d. 9 Oct 2005
Miles Maurice Smawley b. 22 Feb 1903, d. 4 Aug 1905
Ruth Mae Smawley b. 4 Apr 1906, d. 4 Apr 2004
Theodore Tillman Smawley b. 17 Aug 1908, d. 7 Jul 1959
Irene Esther Smawley b. 28 Mar 1911, d. 2 Nov 2004
John Bryan Smawley b. 4 Dec 1914, d. 24 Jan 2008

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Hester C. McCurry

ID# 136, b. 9 October 1866, d. 8 April 1946

Birth*

Hester C. McCurry was born on 9 October 1866 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Webster Whisnant, son of Eli Whisnant and Mary Elizabeth Melton, on 7 April 1886 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Death*

Hester C. McCurry died on 8 April 1946 at age 79.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Sunset Cem., Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.295833,-81.546389.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 33, md. 14 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

1910

age 43, md. 1 time, 24 yrs., 9 ch., 9 living

1920

age 53, md.

1940

age 73, widow, completed 4 years of school. She is not employed. She resides in the household of her daughter and her husband Oster N. & John D. Shytle.

Family

Webster Whisnant b. 12 October 1860, d. 15 January 1938

Marriage*

Hester C. McCurry married Webster Whisnant, son of Eli Whisnant and Mary Elizabeth Melton, on 7 April 1886 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Children

Ellen Oster Whisnant+ b. 1 Jan 1887, d. 26 May 1966
Lois Susan Whisnant+ b. 3 Oct 1888, d. 5 Mar 1962
Eva Cleo Whisnant+ b. 28 Oct 1890, d. 5 Jul 1970
Orlander Ewart Whisnant b. 4 Apr 1893, d. 8 Mar 1963
Bertha Genivia Whisnant+ b. 25 Apr 1895, d. 21 Jan 1940
Dewitt Talmage Whisnant b. 29 Dec 1899, d. 5 Jan 1965
Mary Nancy Whisnant+ b. 14 May 1901, d. 18 Jan 1981
Graham Crawford Whisnant+ b. 28 May 1904, d. 27 Jul 1993
Mabel Laura Whisnant+ b. 9 Sep 1908, d. 18 Oct 1992

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Ellen Oster Whisnant

ID# 137, b. 1 January 1887, d. 26 May 1966

Father*

Webster Whisnant b. 12 Oct 1860, d. 15 Jan 1938

Mother*

Hester C. McCurry b. 9 Oct 1866, d. 8 Apr 1946

Birth*

Ellen Oster Whisnant was born on 1 January 1887 in Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Johnson David Shytle on 23 May 1905.

Death*

Ellen Oster Whisnant died on 26 May 1966 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 79; widowed.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Sunset Cem., Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.295833,-81.546389.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 13

1910

age 23, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living

1920

age 33, md.

1930

age 43, md., 1st. md. age 18

1940

age 53, md., completed 7 years of school. She is not employed. Her mother also resides in the household with her family.

Family

Johnson David Shytle b. 8 March 1883, d. 12 May 1948

Marriage*

Ellen Oster Whisnant married Johnson David Shytle on 23 May 1905.

Children

Hester Evelyn Shytle b. 27 Feb 1906, d. 8 Aug 1968
Dwight Edward Shytle b. 1 Jul 1908, d. 26 Feb 1965
Bernice Geneva Shytle b. 5 Mar 1912, d. Dec 1982
Elizabeth Shytle
John David Shytle Jr. b. 30 Mar 1918, d. 27 Dec 2008

Citations

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

Lois Susan Whisnant

ID# 138, b. 3 October 1888, d. 5 March 1962

Father*

Webster Whisnant b. 12 Oct 1860, d. 15 Jan 1938

Mother*

Hester C. McCurry b. 9 Oct 1866, d. 8 Apr 1946

Birth*

Lois Susan Whisnant was born on 3 October 1888 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Joseph Charles Mull on 5 June 1910.

Death*

Lois Susan Whisnant died on 5 March 1962 at age 73.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 11

1910

age 21, single, living at home

1920

Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC

age 30, md.

1930

age 40, md., 1st. md. age 21

1940

Crowder Mountain, Gaston Co., NC

age 51, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is employed as a Frame Spinner at a cotton mill. Her wage last year was $624. [e.d. 36-9, sheet 14A, household #253]

Family

Joseph Charles Mull b. 21 May 1890

Marriage*

Lois Susan Whisnant married Joseph Charles Mull on 5 June 1910.

Children

Luther Preston Mull b. 8 Apr 1911, d. 23 Dec 1981
Annie Ray Mull
Webster Hobart Mull b. 7 Nov 1915, d. 3 Feb 2002
Jackson Talmadge Mull b. 26 Jul 1917, d. 23 Jun 1985
Carrie Wander Mull b. 20 Sep 1919, d. 6 Sep 1920
Dorothy M. Mull
Mary Sue Mull

Citations

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

Eva Cleo Whisnant

ID# 139, b. 28 October 1890, d. 5 July 1970

Father*

Webster Whisnant b. 12 Oct 1860, d. 15 Jan 1938

Mother*

Hester C. McCurry b. 9 Oct 1866, d. 8 Apr 1946

Birth*

Eva Cleo Whisnant was born on 28 October 1890 in Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Arthur Marvin Mauney on 10 August 1910.

Death*

Eva Cleo Whisnant died on 5 July 1970 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 79; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Rose Hill Memorial Pk. Cem., Fallston, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.425278,-81.512500.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 9

1910

age 19, single, living at home

1940

age 49, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is employed as a spooler at a cotton mill. Her wage last year was $630. She rents a home for $8. Her husband is not in the household. [e.d. 23-40, sheet 9A, household #163]

Family

Arthur Marvin Mauney b. 22 November 1892, d. 7 March 1949

Marriage*

Eva Cleo Whisnant married Arthur Marvin Mauney on 10 August 1910.

Children

Laxton Peeler Mauney b. 17 May 1911, d. 13 Jul 1993
Edith Mildred Mauney b. 21 Oct 1912, d. 30 Dec 1996
Rosmand Geraldine Mauney b. 15 Sep 1914, d. 14 Jul 1998
Ruth Evelyn Mauney b. 10 Feb 1918, d. 7 Jan 1998

Citations

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

Orlander Ewart Whisnant

ID# 140, b. 4 April 1893, d. 8 March 1963

Father*

Webster Whisnant b. 12 Oct 1860, d. 15 Jan 1938

Mother*

Hester C. McCurry b. 9 Oct 1866, d. 8 Apr 1946

Birth*

Orlander Ewart Whisnant was born on 4 April 1893 in Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Annie Bell James on 12 March 1927.

Death*

Orlander Ewart Whisnant died on 8 March 1963 at age 69; Pvt. U.S. Army World War I.³

Burial*

He was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cem., Greenville, Greenville Co., SC, 34.880000,-82.360000.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 7

1910

Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC

age 17, single, living at home

1920

Census record not found

1930

age 37, md., 1st. md. age 34, rents home at $30., molder in a foundry, Vet: World War

1940

Union, Union Co., SC

age 48, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a molder in an iron foundry. His wage last year was $1560. He rents a home for $15. [e.d. 44-17, sheet 19B, household #128]

Residence*

In June 1917 Orlander lived in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC; single, farmer.²

Family

Annie Bell James b. circa 1904

Marriage*

He married Annie Bell James on 12 March 1927.

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S28] Tombstone.

Bertha Genivia Whisnant

ID# 141, b. 25 April 1895, d. 21 January 1940

Father*

Webster Whisnant b. 12 Oct 1860, d. 15 Jan 1938

Mother*

Hester C. McCurry b. 9 Oct 1866, d. 8 Apr 1946

Birth*

Bertha Genivia Whisnant was born on 25 April 1895 in Rutherford Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Winford Spake on 16 February 1913.

Death*

Bertha Genivia Whisnant died on 21 January 1940 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 44; married.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Elizabeth Bapt. Cem., Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 5

1910

age 14, single, living at home

1920

age 24, md.

Family

Thomas Winford Spake b. 3 June 1884, d. 6 September 1953

Marriage*

Bertha Genivia Whisnant married Thomas Winford Spake on 16 February 1913.

Children

Madge I. Spake
William Spake
male child Spake d. 16 Sep 1914
Edna Ozelle Spake b. 13 Nov 1915, d. 6 Jun 1993

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Dewitt Talmage Whisnant

ID# 142, b. 29 December 1899, d. 5 January 1965

Father*

Webster Whisnant b. 12 Oct 1860, d. 15 Jan 1938

Mother*

Hester C. McCurry b. 9 Oct 1866, d. 8 Apr 1946

Birth*

Dewitt Talmage Whisnant was born on 29 December 1899 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Annie [unknown] on 21 December 1929; Note: 1930 census says they've been married 10 yrs.

Death*

Dewitt Talmage Whisnant died on 5 January 1965 in St. Lucie Co., FL, at age 65.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 2

1910

age 12

1920

age 22, single, living at home

1930

York, York Co., PA

age 32, md., electrical lineman, 1st. md. age 21

1940

Census record not found.

Family

Annie [unknown] b. 1897

Marriage*

Dewitt Talmage Whisnant married Annie [unknown] on 21 December 1929; Note: 1930 census says they've been married 10 yrs.

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Mary Nancy Whisnant

ID# 143, b. 14 May 1901, d. 18 January 1981

Father*

Webster Whisnant b. 12 Oct 1860, d. 15 Jan 1938

Mother*

Hester C. McCurry b. 9 Oct 1866, d. 8 Apr 1946

Birth*

Mary Nancy Whisnant was born on 14 May 1901 in Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Audie Blanch Camp on 11 December 1920.

Death*

Mary Nancy Whisnant died on 18 January 1981 in North Albemarle, Stanly Co., NC, at age 79; widowed.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 8

1920

North Albemarle, Stanly Co., NC

age 18, single, living at home

1930

age 28, md., 1st. md. age 19

1940

North Albemarle, Stanly Co., NC

age 38, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is employed as a Winder at a cotton mill. Her wage last year was $600. [e.d. 84-16, sheet 4B, household #121]

Family

Audie Blanch Camp b. 21 August 1900, d. 31 May 1959

Marriage*

Mary Nancy Whisnant married Audie Blanch Camp on 11 December 1920.

Children

Talmage Lamar Camp
Doris Rebecca Camp b. 10 Oct 1923, d. 27 Dec 1996
Billie Jean Camp b. 30 Aug 1931, d. 2 Dec 1993

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Graham Crawford Whisnant

ID# 144, b. 28 May 1904, d. 27 July 1993

Father*

Webster Whisnant b. 12 Oct 1860, d. 15 Jan 1938

Mother*

Hester C. McCurry b. 9 Oct 1866, d. 8 Apr 1946

Birth*

Graham Crawford Whisnant was born on 28 May 1904 in Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Helen Rosilee Robinson on 21 July 1933.

Death*

Graham Crawford Whisnant died on 27 July 1993 in Ravenswood, Jackson Co., WV, at age 89.²

Burial*

He was buried in Independence Cem., Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV, 38.906944,-81.674722.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Cleveland Co., NC	age 5
1920	Cleveland Co., NC	age 15
1930		Census record not found.
1940		Census record not found.

Family

Helen Rosilee Robinson b. 3 May 1910, d. 26 January 2006

Marriage*

Graham Crawford Whisnant married Helen Rosilee Robinson on 21 July 1933.

Children

Donna Rose Whisnant b. 1 Mar 1935, d. 30 May 2015
Judy Whisnant

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Absolum Carpenter Whisnant

ID# 145, b. 27 December 1820, d. 25 December 1898

Father*

John Whisnant b. c 1799, d. c 1865

Mother*

Elizabeth Carpenter b. c 1799, d. 31 Jan 1876

Birth*

Absolum Carpenter Whisnant was born on 27 December 1820 in Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Winnie C. Price.

Death*

Absolum Carpenter Whisnant died on 25 December 1898 at age 77.²

Burial*

He was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NC

age 27, farmer, real estate value $200.

1860

age 39, master carpenter, real estate value $1250., personal property value $967.

1870

age 49, farmer, R$2000., P$360.

1880

Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NC

age 69, md., millwright

Occupation*

Absolum Carpenter Whisnant was an Inventor & Miller.

Note*

Prior to the Civil War, Absolum owned oil, corn, wheat, wool carding, and saw mills. All of this was burned by Union Army during the Civil War.

Family

Winnie C. Price b. 15 October 1826, d. 29 March 1898

Marriage*

He married Winnie C. Price.

Children

John Franklin Whisnant+ b. 27 Aug 1846, d. 5 Sep 1921
Adam Francis Whisnant+ b. 29 Oct 1848, d. 19 Sep 1913
Amanda E. Whisnant+ b. 3 Apr 1851, d. 31 Jul 1890
Sarah Ann Whisnant+ b. 15 Jul 1854, d. 16 Mar 1887
William Capers Whisnant+ b. 1 Aug 1859, d. 19 Aug 1939
Alice Catherine Whisnant+ b. 6 Jun 1862, d. 18 Jul 1904
James Fletcher Whisnant Sr.+ b. 7 Apr 1865, d. 2 Feb 1936
Andrew Jackson Whisnant+ b. 29 Feb 1868, d. 2 Feb 1929
Perry Moore Whisnant+ b. 4 Apr 1871, d. 16 Oct 1940

Citations

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

Winnie C. Price

ID# 146, b. 15 October 1826, d. 29 March 1898

Birth*

Winnie C. Price was born on 15 October 1826 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC; Note: Her parents were John S. Price and Elizabeth Gettys.¹

Marriage*

She married Absolum Carpenter Whisnant, son of John Whisnant and Elizabeth Carpenter.

Death*

Winnie C. Price died on 29 March 1898 at age 71.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 23

1860

age 34

1870

age 46

1880

age 52, md.

Family

Absolum Carpenter Whisnant b. 27 December 1820, d. 25 December 1898

Marriage*

Winnie C. Price married Absolum Carpenter Whisnant, son of John Whisnant and Elizabeth Carpenter.

Children

John Franklin Whisnant+ b. 27 Aug 1846, d. 5 Sep 1921
Adam Francis Whisnant+ b. 29 Oct 1848, d. 19 Sep 1913
Amanda E. Whisnant+ b. 3 Apr 1851, d. 31 Jul 1890
Sarah Ann Whisnant+ b. 15 Jul 1854, d. 16 Mar 1887
William Capers Whisnant+ b. 1 Aug 1859, d. 19 Aug 1939
Alice Catherine Whisnant+ b. 6 Jun 1862, d. 18 Jul 1904
James Fletcher Whisnant Sr.+ b. 7 Apr 1865, d. 2 Feb 1936
Andrew Jackson Whisnant+ b. 29 Feb 1868, d. 2 Feb 1929
Perry Moore Whisnant+ b. 4 Apr 1871, d. 16 Oct 1940

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

James Fletcher Whisnant Sr.

ID# 147, b. 7 April 1865, d. 2 February 1936

Father*

Absolum Carpenter Whisnant b. 27 Dec 1820, d. 25 Dec 1898

Mother*

Winnie C. Price b. 15 Oct 1826, d. 29 Mar 1898

Birth*

James Fletcher Whisnant Sr. was born on 7 April 1865 in Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Sophia Jane Willis circa 1895.²

Marriage*

James Fletcher Whisnant Sr. married Ola Belle Humphries before 1911.

Death*

James Fletcher Whisnant Sr. died on 2 February 1936 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 70; married.^1,3

Burial*

He was buried in Avondale Cem., Avondale, Rutherford Co., NC, 35.275278,-81.792500.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 4

1880

age 14

1900

Henrietta, Rutherford Co., NC

age 35, md. 5 yrs., dentist

1910

age 45, widowed, dentist

1920

age 48, md., dentist

1930

age 61, md., dentist, 1st. md. age 39

Family 1

Sophia Jane Willis b. 18 March 1870, d. 10 September 1905

Marriage*

James Fletcher Whisnant Sr. married Sophia Jane Willis circa 1895.²

Children

Ostine Whisnant b. 6 May 1897, d. 12 Jul 1996
Mattie Miller Whisnant+ b. 23 Apr 1899, d. 21 Jan 1993
Joseph Carpenter Whisnant+ b. 24 Aug 1901, d. 29 Jan 1991

Family 2

Ola Belle Humphries b. 12 October 1891, d. 7 March 1989

Marriage*

James Fletcher Whisnant Sr. married Ola Belle Humphries before 1911.

Children

Lois Fletcher Whisnant b. 27 Nov 1911, d. 8 Feb 2002
Laura Katherine Whisnant b. 22 Mar 1922, d. 9 Jan 1989
James Fletcher Whisnant Jr.+ b. 31 Mar 1924, d. 16 Jan 1984

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Sophia Jane Willis

ID# 148, b. 18 March 1870, d. 10 September 1905

Birth*

Sophia Jane Willis was born on 18 March 1870 in Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married James Fletcher Whisnant Sr., son of Absolum Carpenter Whisnant and Winnie C. Price, circa 1895.²

Death*

Sophia Jane Willis died on 10 September 1905 at age 35.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Mount Harmony Mem. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.

Census*

Sophia Jane Willis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in High Shoals, Gaston Co., NC, age 30, md. 5 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living.

Family

James Fletcher Whisnant Sr. b. 7 April 1865, d. 2 February 1936

Children

Ostine Whisnant b. 6 May 1897, d. 12 Jul 1996
Mattie Miller Whisnant+ b. 23 Apr 1899, d. 21 Jan 1993
Joseph Carpenter Whisnant+ b. 24 Aug 1901, d. 29 Jan 1991

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Ostine Whisnant

ID# 149, b. 6 May 1897, d. 12 July 1996

Father*

James Fletcher Whisnant Sr. b. 7 Apr 1865, d. 2 Feb 1936

Mother*

Sophia Jane Willis b. 18 Mar 1870, d. 10 Sep 1905

Birth*

Ostine Whisnant was born on 6 May 1897 in Rutherford Co., NC.^1,2

Death*

She died on 12 July 1996 in Fletcher, Henderson Co., NC, at age 99; never married.^1,3

Burial*

She was buried in Avondale Cem., Avondale, Rutherford Co., NC, 35.275278,-81.792500.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Henrietta, Rutherford Co., NC

age 3

1910

age 12, living with father

1920

age 19, single, living at home

1930