Helen Frances Whisenant

ID# 2201, b. 2 May 1923, d. 25 September 1996
Father*Philip McCoy Whisenant b. 7 Dec 1899, d. 11 Sep 1980
Mother*Lorena Elizabeth Cantrell b. 17 Oct 1902, d. 13 Oct 1992
Birth*Helen Frances Whisenant was born on 2 May 1923 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married James Landrum Beason Sr. on 31 August 1941 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Death*Helen Frances Whisenant died on 25 September 1996 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 73; widow.1 
Burial*She was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930High Shoals, Gaston Co., NCage 7
1940Limestone, Cherokee Co., SCage 17, single, attending school. She has completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed, and resides with her parents.
Residence* In 1980 Helen lived in Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Family

James Landrum Beason Sr. b. 30 August 1925, d. 29 June 1981
Marriage*She married James Landrum Beason Sr. on 31 August 1941 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Children
  • Elizabeth Jane Beason
  • Mary Frances Beason
  • Nancy Lee Beason
  • James Landrum Beason Jr.
  • John Terry Beason

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

James Landrum Beason Sr.

ID# 2202, b. 30 August 1925, d. 29 June 1981
Birth*James Landrum Beason Sr. was born on 30 August 1925.1 
Marriage*He married Helen Frances Whisenant, daughter of Philip McCoy Whisenant and Lorena Elizabeth Cantrell, on 31 August 1941 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Death*James Landrum Beason Sr. died on 29 June 1981 at age 55.1 
Burial*He was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556. 

Family

Helen Frances Whisenant b. 2 May 1923, d. 25 September 1996
Children
  • Elizabeth Jane Beason
  • Mary Frances Beason
  • Nancy Lee Beason
  • James Landrum Beason Jr.
  • John Terry Beason

Citations

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

Detroy Alvoy Whisenant

ID# 2218, b. 20 June 1920, d. 1 September 1994
Father*Philip McCoy Whisenant b. 7 Dec 1899, d. 11 Sep 1980
Mother*Lorena Elizabeth Cantrell b. 17 Oct 1902, d. 13 Oct 1992
Birth*Detroy Alvoy Whisenant was born on 20 June 1920 in Rutherford Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mae Blanton on 27 August 1939. 
Death*Detroy Alvoy Whisenant died on 1 September 1994 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC, at age 74.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Cherokee Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.146944,-81.746389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930High Shoals, Gaston Co., NCage 9
1940Limestone, Cherokee Co., SCage 19, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is not employed. He and his wife resides in the household of his parents.

Family

Mae Blanton b. 28 February 1914, d. 4 June 1993
Children
  • Jerry Dean Whisenant
  • Troy Lee Whisenant
  • Patience Ann Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Mae Blanton

ID# 2219, b. 28 February 1914, d. 4 June 1993
Birth*Mae Blanton was born on 28 February 1914 in SC.1 
Marriage*She married Detroy Alvoy Whisenant, son of Philip McCoy Whisenant and Lorena Elizabeth Cantrell, on 27 August 1939. 
Death*Mae Blanton died on 4 June 1993 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC, at age 79.1 
Burial*She was buried in Cherokee Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.146944,-81.746389. 
Census*Mae Blanton appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Limestone, Cherokee Co., SC, age 23, md., completed 6 years of school. She is employed as a seamstress in a sewing room. Her wage last year was $160. 

Family

Detroy Alvoy Whisenant b. 20 June 1920, d. 1 September 1994
Children
  • Jerry Dean Whisenant
  • Troy Lee Whisenant
  • Patience Ann Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Jerry Wayne Whisenant

ID# 2222, b. 31 August 1962, d. 4 October 2001
Father*Jerry Dean Whisenant
Mother*Alice Bolin
Birth*Jerry Wayne Whisenant was born on 31 August 1962 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC.1 
Death*He died on 4 October 2001 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 39.1 
Burial*He was buried in Cherokee Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.146944,-81.746389. 
Obituary*

Family

Tammy Coleman
Children
  • Timothy Whisenant
  • Morgan Whisenant

Citations

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

Jeffrey Scott Whisenant

ID# 2223, b. 30 April 1967, d. 4 July 2015
Father*Jerry Dean Whisenant
Mother*Alice Bolin
Birth*Jeffrey Scott Whisenant was born on 30 April 1967 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC.1 
Death*He died on 4 July 2015 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC, at age 48.1 
Burial*He was buried in Cherokee Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.146944,-81.746389.1 
Residence* In 2001 Jeffrey lived in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC. 

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

William Preston Whisenant

ID# 2227, b. 20 October 1907, d. 14 August 1969
Father*Thomas Waitsel Whisenant b. 28 May 1884, d. 17 Jan 1945
Mother*Sara Ola Setzer b. 29 Nov 1884, d. 10 Jun 1966
Birth*William Preston Whisenant was born on 20 October 1907 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Madgeline L. Parrott on 26 June 1927 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*William Preston Whisenant died on 14 August 1969 at age 61. 
Burial*He was buried in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.139167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 2
1920Maiden, Catawba Co., NCage 12
1930Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 22, md., insurance agent, 1st. md. age 19
1940High Shoals, Gaston Co., NCage 32, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a clerk for a furniture company. His wage last year was $1450. He owns a farmhouse valued at $3000. [s.d. 10, e.d. 36-15, sheet 22A, line 20, household #285]

Family

Madgeline L. Parrott b. 6 November 1908, d. 11 August 1993
Marriage*William Preston Whisenant married Madgeline L. Parrott on 26 June 1927 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Children

Citations

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

Alva True Whisenant

ID# 2228, b. 4 January 1910, d. 22 May 1997
Father*Thomas Waitsel Whisenant b. 28 May 1884, d. 17 Jan 1945
Mother*Sara Ola Setzer b. 29 Nov 1884, d. 10 Jun 1966
Birth*Alva True Whisenant was born on 4 January 1910 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Aaron Andrew Smith on 6 August 1938 in Gaston Co., NC. 
Death*Alva True Whisenant died on 22 May 1997 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 87; widow.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 3 months
1920Maiden, Catawba Co., NCage 8
1930South Point, Gaston Co., NCage 20, single, living at home
1940South Point, Gaston Co., NCage 30, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is employed for the N.Y.A. as a office worker. Her wage last year was $0. She and her husband reside with her parents. [e.d. 36-60, sheet 1B, household #19]

Family

Aaron Andrew Smith b. 15 July 1915, d. 15 April 1994
Marriage*Alva True Whisenant married Aaron Andrew Smith on 6 August 1938 in Gaston Co., NC. 
Child
  • Charles Aaron Smith1

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Eve Lorene Whisenant

ID# 2229, b. 14 December 1913, d. 14 January 2002
Father*Thomas Waitsel Whisenant b. 28 May 1884, d. 17 Jan 1945
Mother*Sara Ola Setzer b. 29 Nov 1884, d. 10 Jun 1966
Birth*Eve Lorene Whisenant was born on 14 December 1913 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Raymond Franklin Lowe on 12 November 1937 in NC. 
Death*Eve Lorene Whisenant died on 14 January 2002 in Mount Holly, Gaston Co., NC, at age 88.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Maiden, Catawba Co., NCage 6
1930South Point, Gaston Co., NCage 16, single
1940Belmont, Gaston Co., NCage 26, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is employed s a Spinner at a cotton mill. Her wage last year was $624. [e.d. 36-59, sheet 14B, household #246]
Obituary*
Name Variation Eve Lorene Whisenant was also known as Rene. 

Family

Raymond Franklin Lowe b. 4 December 1905, d. 28 July 1977
Marriage*She married Raymond Franklin Lowe on 12 November 1937 in NC. 
Children
  • Judy R. Lowe3
  • Vaughn F. Lowe3

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Dorothy Marie Whisenant

ID# 2230, b. 4 May 1921, d. 23 September 2002
Father*Thomas Waitsel Whisenant b. 28 May 1884, d. 17 Jan 1945
Mother*Sara Ola Setzer b. 29 Nov 1884, d. 10 Jun 1966
Birth*Dorothy Marie Whisenant was born on 4 May 1921 in Gaston Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Graham Coolidge Rumfelt on 23 August 1941 in NC. 
Death*Dorothy Marie Whisenant died on 23 September 2002 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 81.1,3 
Burial*She was buried in Pineview Cem., Mount Holly, Gaston Co., NC, 35.293056,-81.030556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930South Point, Gaston Co., NCage 8
1940South Point, Gaston Co., NCage 18, single, attending school, completed 1 year of college.
Obituary*

Family

Graham Coolidge Rumfelt b. 22 January 1921, d. 15 February 2015
Marriage*Dorothy Marie Whisenant married Graham Coolidge Rumfelt on 23 August 1941 in NC. 
Children
  • David Graham Rumfelt
  • James Allen Rumfelt
  • Donna Rumfelt b. 9 Jan 1960, d. 13 Jan 2012

Citations

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

Aaron Andrew Smith

ID# 2231, b. 15 July 1915, d. 15 April 1994
Birth*Aaron Andrew Smith was born on 15 July 1915 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Alva True Whisenant, daughter of Thomas Waitsel Whisenant and Sara Ola Setzer, on 6 August 1938 in Gaston Co., NC. 
Death*Aaron Andrew Smith died on 15 April 1994 in NC at age 78.1 
Census*Aaron Andrew Smith appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in South Point, Gaston Co., NC, age 24, md., completed high school. He is a spinner at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $672. 

Family

Alva True Whisenant b. 4 January 1910, d. 22 May 1997
Child
  • Charles Aaron Smith2

Citations

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

Madgeline L. Parrott

ID# 2232, b. 6 November 1908, d. 11 August 1993
Birth*Madgeline L. Parrott was born on 6 November 1908 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married William Preston Whisenant, son of Thomas Waitsel Whisenant and Sara Ola Setzer, on 26 June 1927 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Madgeline L. Parrott died on 11 August 1993 in WY at age 84.1 
Burial*She was buried in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.139167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 21, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940High Shoals, Gaston Co., NCage 30, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

William Preston Whisenant b. 20 October 1907, d. 14 August 1969
Children

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.

Robert Thomas Whisenant

ID# 2233, b. 9 July 1928, d. 1 November 1971
Father*William Preston Whisenant b. 20 Oct 1907, d. 14 Aug 1969
Mother*Madgeline L. Parrott b. 6 Nov 1908, d. 11 Aug 1993
Birth*Robert Thomas Whisenant was born on 9 July 1928 in Gaston Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Billie Margaret Groves on 17 October 1947 in NC. 
Death*Robert Thomas Whisenant died on 1 November 1971 at age 43. 
Burial*He was buried in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.139167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 1 yr., 9 months
1940High Shoals, Gaston Co., NCage 11, attending school, completed the 3rd. grade.
Milit-Beg*Robert Thomas Whisenant began military service on 29 August 1942 Branch of service not known. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 28 September 1942. 

Family

Billie Margaret Groves b. 3 January 1922, d. 20 December 1954
Marriage*He married Billie Margaret Groves on 17 October 1947 in NC. 
Children
  • Marilyn Groves Whisenant
  • Mary Craig Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Harold Thompson Whisenant

ID# 2234, b. 17 July 1930, d. 19 August 1978
Father*William Preston Whisenant b. 20 Oct 1907, d. 14 Aug 1969
Mother*Madgeline L. Parrott b. 6 Nov 1908, d. 11 Aug 1993
Birth*Harold Thompson Whisenant was born on 17 July 1930 in Gaston Co., NC.1,2,3,4 
Death*He died on 19 August 1978 in Duval Co., FL, at age 48.2,4 
Burial*He was buried in Evergreen Cem., Saint Augustine, St. Johns Co., FL, 29.891667,-81.337500; Veteran of Koren Conflict. Served in the U.S.A.F. 
Census*Harold Thompson Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in High Shoals, Gaston Co., NC, age 9, attending school, completed the 4th. grade. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 19 July 1948 Branch of service unknown. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 3 July 1952. 

Family 1

Mary Dell Boyter

Family 2
Child
  • Harold Thompson Whisenant Jr.

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S400] Florida Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

William Daniel Whisenant

ID# 2235, b. 8 October 1933, d. 9 May 1987
Father*William Preston Whisenant b. 20 Oct 1907, d. 14 Aug 1969
Mother*Madgeline L. Parrott b. 6 Nov 1908, d. 11 Aug 1993
Birth*William Daniel Whisenant was born on 8 October 1933 in Gaston Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Pauline Abernethy on 14 March 1953. 
Death*William Daniel Whisenant died on 9 May 1987 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 53; married.2 
Census*William Daniel Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in High Shoals, Gaston Co., NC, age 6, not attending school. 

Family

Pauline Abernethy b. 10 May 1935, d. 2 June 2008
Children

Citations

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

Pauline Abernethy

ID# 2239, b. 10 May 1935, d. 2 June 2008
Birth*Pauline Abernethy was born on 10 May 1935 in Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married William Daniel Whisenant, son of William Preston Whisenant and Madgeline L. Parrott, on 14 March 1953. 
Death*Pauline Abernethy died on 2 June 2008 in Dallas, Gaston Co., NC, at age 73.2,1 
Obituary*

Family

William Daniel Whisenant b. 8 October 1933, d. 9 May 1987
Children

Citations

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

Zebulan Vance Whisenant

ID# 2243, b. 5 September 1874, d. 13 December 1947
Father*Isaac William Whisenant b. 24 Jan 1824, d. 15 Aug 1911
Mother*Mary Jane Clay b. 10 Mar 1838, d. 27 Sep 1914
DeathZebulan Vance Whisenant died. 
Birth*He was born on 5 September 1874 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Sudie Evaline Ledbetter circa 1910. 
Death*Zebulan Vance Whisenant died on 13 December 1947 in Burke Co., NC, at age 73; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 5
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 25, single, resides with parents
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 34, single, living with parents
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 45, md., farmer
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 55, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 36
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 65, md., completed 7th. grade. He is a farmer, and owns his own home, value $1000. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-22, sheet 8B, line 79, household #120]
Obituary*
Nickname Zebulan Vance Whisenant also went by the name of Vande. 

Family

Sudie Evaline Ledbetter b. 3 August 1877, d. 6 December 1960
Marriage*He married Sudie Evaline Ledbetter circa 1910. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Sudie Evaline Ledbetter

ID# 2244, b. 3 August 1877, d. 6 December 1960
Birth*Sudie Evaline Ledbetter was born on 3 August 1877 in NC; Her parents were Chester Ledbetter and Nancy John.1,2 
Marriage*She married Zebulan Vance Whisenant, son of Isaac William Whisenant and Mary Jane Clay, circa 1910. 
Death*Sudie Evaline Ledbetter died on 6 December 1960 in Burke Co., NC, at age 83.2 
Burial*She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 42, md.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 53, md., 1st. md. age 32
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 62, md., completed 7th. grade, not employed.
Name Variation Sudie Evaline Ledbetter was also known as Sue. 

Family

Zebulan Vance Whisenant b. 5 September 1874, d. 13 December 1947
Marriage*She married Zebulan Vance Whisenant, son of Isaac William Whisenant and Mary Jane Clay, circa 1910. 
Children

Citations

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

Beadie Beatrice Whisenant

ID# 2245, b. 24 August 1918, d. 5 June 2012
Father*Zebulan Vance Whisenant b. 5 Sep 1874, d. 13 Dec 1947
Mother*Sudie Evaline Ledbetter b. 3 Aug 1877, d. 6 Dec 1960
Birth*Beadie Beatrice Whisenant was born on 24 August 1918 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Jesse Marvin Paschall Sr. on 28 March 1937. 
Death*Beadie Beatrice Whisenant died on 5 June 2012 at age 93.2 
Burial*She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 1 yr., 5 months
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 11
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 21, md., completed high school. [e.d. 12-22, sheet 10B]
Obituary*
Residence* In 1993 Beadie lived in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., FL. 

Family

Jesse Marvin Paschall Sr. b. 28 April 1916, d. 26 October 2003
Marriage*She married Jesse Marvin Paschall Sr. on 28 March 1937. 
Child
  • Jesse Marvin Paschall Jr.

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Nettie Mae Whisenant

ID# 2246, b. 19 March 1914, d. 24 January 2005
Father*Zebulan Vance Whisenant b. 5 Sep 1874, d. 13 Dec 1947
Mother*Sudie Evaline Ledbetter b. 3 Aug 1877, d. 6 Dec 1960
Birth*Nettie Mae Whisenant was born on 19 March 1914 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married James Harrison Benton on 24 December 1935. 
Death*Nettie Mae Whisenant died on 24 January 2005 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 90.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 5
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 16
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 26, md., completed high school. [e.d. 12-22, sheet 15B]
Residence* In 1998 Nettie lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

James Harrison Benton b. 25 August 1908, d. 25 August 2001
Marriage*She married James Harrison Benton on 24 December 1935. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Austin S. Dunning

ID# 2247, b. 28 November 1833
Birth*Austin S. Dunning was born on 28 November 1833.1 
Marriage*He married Laura Caroline Whisenand, daughter of William C. Whisnand and Elizabeth Wolfe, on 3 December 1885. 

Family

Laura Caroline Whisenand b. 16 March 1851, d. 24 November 1914

Citations

  1. [S102] Letter, Phifer George Benfield to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Mittie Annie Whisenant

ID# 2248, b. 31 December 1911, d. 15 August 2006
Father*Zebulan Vance Whisenant b. 5 Sep 1874, d. 13 Dec 1947
Mother*Sudie Evaline Ledbetter b. 3 Aug 1877, d. 6 Dec 1960
Birth*Mittie Annie Whisenant was born on 31 December 1911 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Samuel Royce Burkett on 23 December 1939 in Carter Co., TN.2 
Death*Mittie Annie Whisenant died on 15 August 2006 in Burke Co., NC, at age 94.1 
Burial*She was buried in El Bethal Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.76274,-81.73957. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 8
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 18, single, living at home, laundress at Morganton School For The Deaf.
Obituary*

Family

Samuel Royce Burkett b. 24 June 1918, d. 21 May 1999
Marriage*Mittie Annie Whisenant married Samuel Royce Burkett on 23 December 1939 in Carter Co., TN.2 
Children
  • Royce Burkett b. 1 Apr 1941, d. 1 May 1941
  • Joyce Ann Burkett
  • Gary Vance Burkett
  • Kenneth Stephen Burkett
  • Jessica Fay Burkett b. 6 Mar 1951, d. 8 Mar 1951
  • Keith Barron Burkett

Citations

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

Ruby Vivian Whisenant

ID# 2249, b. 9 July 1916, d. 10 May 2010
Ruby V. Whisenant Paschall
(Obituary photo)
Father*Zebulan Vance Whisenant b. 5 Sep 1874, d. 13 Dec 1947
Mother*Sudie Evaline Ledbetter b. 3 Aug 1877, d. 6 Dec 1960
Birth*Ruby Vivian Whisenant was born on 9 July 1916 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Oscar Simpson Paschall on 22 January 1938. 
Death*Ruby Vivian Whisenant died on 10 May 2010 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 93.3 
Burial*She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 3 yrs., 5 months
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 13
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 23, md., completed high school. [e.d. 12-22, sheet 12B]
Obituary*
Residence* In 2003 Ruby lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Oscar Simpson Paschall b. 20 June 1912, d. 29 January 2003
Marriage*She married Oscar Simpson Paschall on 22 January 1938. 
Children
  • Rachel Simpson Paschall
  • Randall Lee Paschall

Citations

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

Samuel Royce Burkett

ID# 2250, b. 24 June 1918, d. 21 May 1999
Birth*Samuel Royce Burkett was born on 24 June 1918.1 
Marriage*He married Mittie Annie Whisenant, daughter of Zebulan Vance Whisenant and Sudie Evaline Ledbetter, on 23 December 1939 in Carter Co., TN.2 
Death*Samuel Royce Burkett died on 21 May 1999 in NC at age 80.1 

Family

Mittie Annie Whisenant b. 31 December 1911, d. 15 August 2006
Children
  • Royce Burkett b. 1 Apr 1941, d. 1 May 1941
  • Joyce Ann Burkett
  • Gary Vance Burkett
  • Kenneth Stephen Burkett
  • Jessica Fay Burkett b. 6 Mar 1951, d. 8 Mar 1951
  • Keith Barron Burkett

Citations

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