Adam B. Whisnant

ID# 201, b. 6 June 1836, d. 11 April 1910
Father*David Whisnant b. 17 Apr 1800, d. 24 Aug 1879
Mother*Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon b. c 1802, d. c 1903
Adam B. Whisnant|b. 6 Jun 1836\nd. 11 Apr 1910|p5.htm#i201|David Whisnant|b. 17 Apr 1800\nd. 24 Aug 1879|p1.htm#i48|Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon|b. c 1802\nd. c 1903|p2.htm#i52|Adam Whisnant|b. c 1769\nd. c 1857|p1.htm#i36|Mary M. Helms|b. c 1768\nd. a 1860|p1.htm#i41|||||||
Birth*6 June 1836, NC1 
Marriage*10 May 1864, Cleveland Co., NC, Principal=Martha Jane Williams 
Death*11 April 19101 
Burial*Oak Grove U. M. C. Cem., Cleveland Co., NC1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 15
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 22, living at home.
1870Camp Call, Cleveland Co., NCage 25, farmer, P$200.
1880Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NCage 36, md., farmer
1900Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 64, md. 34 yrs., farmer

Family

Martha Jane Williams b. 15 August 1843, d. 26 July 1926
Marriage*10 May 1864, Cleveland Co., NC, Principal=Martha Jane Williams 
Children

Citations:

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

Mary Whisnant

ID# 202, b. 20 January 1838, d. 22 January 1907
Father*David Whisnant b. 17 Apr 1800, d. 24 Aug 1879
Mother*Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon b. c 1802, d. c 1903
Mary Whisnant|b. 20 Jan 1838\nd. 22 Jan 1907|p5.htm#i202|David Whisnant|b. 17 Apr 1800\nd. 24 Aug 1879|p1.htm#i48|Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon|b. c 1802\nd. c 1903|p2.htm#i52|Adam Whisnant|b. c 1769\nd. c 1857|p1.htm#i36|Mary M. Helms|b. c 1768\nd. a 1860|p1.htm#i41|||||||
Birth*20 January 1838, NC1 
Marriage*3 August 1868, Cleveland Co., NC, Principal=Robert Magness 
Death*22 January 19071 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 12
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 20, living with parents
1880Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 41, md.
1900Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 72, widow, 7 ch., 5 living
Name VariationPolly 

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Robert Magness b. 22 August 1817, d. 5 October 1894
Marriage*3 August 1868, Cleveland Co., NC, Principal=Robert Magness 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S14] Letter, Betty Lee Greene Knopf to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

David D. Whisnant

ID# 203, b. 11 October 1841, d. 28 August 1915
Father*David Whisnant b. 17 Apr 1800, d. 24 Aug 1879
Mother*Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon b. c 1802, d. c 1903
David D. Whisnant|b. 11 Oct 1841\nd. 28 Aug 1915|p5.htm#i203|David Whisnant|b. 17 Apr 1800\nd. 24 Aug 1879|p1.htm#i48|Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon|b. c 1802\nd. c 1903|p2.htm#i52|Adam Whisnant|b. c 1769\nd. c 1857|p1.htm#i36|Mary M. Helms|b. c 1768\nd. a 1860|p1.htm#i41|||||||
Birth*11 October 1841, Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC1 
Marriage*circa 1869, Principal=Julia Anne Chitwood2 
Death*28 August 1915, Independence Co., AR1 
Burial*Macedonia Cem., Newark, Independence Co., AR, 35.722778,-91.459167

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 8
1860Census record not found
1870Salem, Marion Co., ILage 24, farmer, P$400.
1880Big Bottom, Independence Co., ARage 38, md.
1900Logan, Independence Co., ARage 59, md. 31 yrs., farmer
1910Logan, Independence Co., ARage 68, widowed, farmer
Name VariationLittle Davie 
Occupation*a farmer 
Note*1886 - Newark Journal..Uncle Dave Whisnant and his wife, Aunt Julia Ann Chitwood enjoy helping the singing class sing the old Christian harmony songs they used to sing back in North Carolina.... 

Family

Julia Anne Chitwood b. 3 September 1847, d. 13 December 1900
Marriage*circa 1869, Principal=Julia Anne Chitwood2 
Children

Citations:

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

Albert Whisnant

ID# 204, b. 12 May 1847, d. 2 March 1927
Father*David Whisnant b. 17 Apr 1800, d. 24 Aug 1879
Mother*Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon b. c 1802, d. c 1903
Albert Whisnant|b. 12 May 1847\nd. 2 Mar 1927|p5.htm#i204|David Whisnant|b. 17 Apr 1800\nd. 24 Aug 1879|p1.htm#i48|Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon|b. c 1802\nd. c 1903|p2.htm#i52|Adam Whisnant|b. c 1769\nd. c 1857|p1.htm#i36|Mary M. Helms|b. c 1768\nd. a 1860|p1.htm#i41|||||||
Birth*12 May 1847, NC, Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. incorrectly as 10 May 1850.1 
Marriage*circa 1877, Principal=Susan Elizabeth Ledford1 
Marriage*5 November 1913, Cleveland Co., NC, Principal=Sarah Ella Ledford 
Death*2 March 1927, Cleveland Co., NC2 
Burial*Whisnant Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 2
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 12
1870Camp Call, Cleveland Co., NCage 21, living with parents
1880Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NCage 33, md., farmer
1900Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 53, md. 23 yrs., farmer
1910Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 63, widowed, farmer
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 72, md. He and wife are living with his step-daughter and husband Edar O. & Pearl B. Peeler.

Family 1

Susan Elizabeth Ledford b. 28 December 1858, d. 11 February 1906
Marriage*circa 1877, Principal=Susan Elizabeth Ledford1 
Child

Family 2

Sarah Ella Ledford b. 9 April 1865, d. 30 June 1950
Marriage*5 November 1913, Cleveland Co., NC, Principal=Sarah Ella Ledford 

Citations:

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

George M. Whisnant

ID# 205, b. 1823, d. 3 January 1861
Father*David Whisnant b. 17 Apr 1800, d. 24 Aug 1879
Mother*Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon b. c 1802, d. c 1903
George M. Whisnant|b. 1823\nd. 3 Jan 1861|p5.htm#i205|David Whisnant|b. 17 Apr 1800\nd. 24 Aug 1879|p1.htm#i48|Mary Ann Elizabeth Coon|b. c 1802\nd. c 1903|p2.htm#i52|Adam Whisnant|b. c 1769\nd. c 1857|p1.htm#i36|Mary M. Helms|b. c 1768\nd. a 1860|p1.htm#i41|||||||
Birth*1823, NC1 
Marriage*Principal=Margaret March 
Death*3 January 1861, Cleveland Co., NC2 
Burial*Mount Harmony Mem. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 26
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 36, farmer, real estate value $1500., personal property value $1600.
Occupation*a farmer 
Name Variation1 June 1860, Whisenhunt3 

Family

Margaret March b. circa 1833, d. circa 1875
Marriage*Principal=Margaret March 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Isaac S. Whisnant

ID# 206, b. June 1834, d. before 1920
Father*Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1803, d. a 1880
Mother*Nancy McCurry b. c 1805, d. 1873
Isaac S. Whisnant|b. Jun 1834\nd. b 1920|p5.htm#i206|Philip Whisenhunt|b. c 1803\nd. a 1880|p1.htm#i49|Nancy McCurry|b. c 1805\nd. 1873|p2.htm#i53|Adam Whisnant|b. c 1769\nd. c 1857|p1.htm#i36|Mary M. Helms|b. c 1768\nd. a 1860|p1.htm#i41|||||||
Birth*June 1834, NC1 
Marriage*4 June 1854, Rutherford Co., NC, Principal=Jane Sefrano Deal2 
Death*before 1920 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Whiteside, Rutherford Co., NCage 15
1860Pigeon, Haywood Co., NCage 25, renter, personal property value $300.
1870Clarksville, Johnson Co., ARage 36, farm laborer
1880Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 45, md., farmer
1900Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 65, md. 46 yrs., farmer
1910Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 75, widowed

Family

Jane Sefrano Deal b. May 1833, d. before 1910
Marriage*4 June 1854, Rutherford Co., NC, Principal=Jane Sefrano Deal2 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Jackson Pinkney Whisnant

ID# 207, b. 23 December 1839, d. 22 June 1918
Father*Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1803, d. a 1880
Mother*Nancy McCurry b. c 1805, d. 1873
Jackson Pinkney Whisnant|b. 23 Dec 1839\nd. 22 Jun 1918|p5.htm#i207|Philip Whisenhunt|b. c 1803\nd. a 1880|p1.htm#i49|Nancy McCurry|b. c 1805\nd. 1873|p2.htm#i53|Adam Whisnant|b. c 1769\nd. c 1857|p1.htm#i36|Mary M. Helms|b. c 1768\nd. a 1860|p1.htm#i41|||||||
Birth*23 December 1839, Rutherford Co., NC, Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 22 Jun 1830, age 88. The informant was W. Y. Smawley, Bastic., NC.1,2 
Marriage*8 September 1867, Rutherford Co., NC, Principal=Eliza Minerva Sims3 
Death*22 June 1918, Dysarteville, McDowell Co., NC, married4,2 
Burial*Golden Valley U. M. Ch. Cem., Bostic, Rutherford Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Whiteside, Rutherford Co., NCage 9
1860Pigeon, Haywood Co., NCage 20, single, resides with parents
1870Rutherford Co., NC
1880Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 40, md., farmer
1900Dysarteville, McDowell Co., NCage 60, md. 32 yrs., farmer
1910Dysarteville, McDowell Co., NCage 70, md. 1 time, 42 yrs.
Note*From the book North Carolina Troops, 1861,1865, page 377: Enlisted in Iredell County on Aug 20, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until he deserted on Sep 20, 1862. Returned to duty in Sep 1863-Feb 1864, and was present or accounted for until wounded in the left arm and right thigh at Wilderness, VA, May 6, 1864. Reported absent wounded until he was retired to the Invalid Corps on Nov 30, 1864. 

Family

Eliza Minerva Sims b. 27 November 1844, d. 22 February 1924
Marriage*8 September 1867, Rutherford Co., NC, Principal=Eliza Minerva Sims3 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Melissa J. Whisnant

ID# 208, b. circa 1843
Father*Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1803, d. a 1880
Mother*Nancy McCurry b. c 1805, d. 1873
Melissa J. Whisnant|b. c 1843|p5.htm#i208|Philip Whisenhunt|b. c 1803\nd. a 1880|p1.htm#i49|Nancy McCurry|b. c 1805\nd. 1873|p2.htm#i53|Adam Whisnant|b. c 1769\nd. c 1857|p1.htm#i36|Mary M. Helms|b. c 1768\nd. a 1860|p1.htm#i41|||||||
Birth*circa 1843, NC, Her married name was Early1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Whiteside, Rutherford Co., NCage 7
1860Pigeon, Haywood Co., NCage 17, resides with parents

Citations:

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

Mary E. Whisnant

ID# 209, b. circa 1845, d. 21 August 1919
Father*Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1803, d. a 1880
Mother*Nancy McCurry b. c 1805, d. 1873
Mary E. Whisnant|b. c 1845\nd. 21 Aug 1919|p5.htm#i209|Philip Whisenhunt|b. c 1803\nd. a 1880|p1.htm#i49|Nancy McCurry|b. c 1805\nd. 1873|p2.htm#i53|Adam Whisnant|b. c 1769\nd. c 1857|p1.htm#i36|Mary M. Helms|b. c 1768\nd. a 1860|p1.htm#i41|||||||
Birth*circa 1845, NC1 
Marriage*Principal=Seth Thomas Early 
Death*21 August 1919, Rutherford Co., NC, widowed. Note: Her death certificate says she was "76" years old when she died. The informant was G. F. Easley., Ellenboro, NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Whiteside, Rutherford Co., NCage 5
1860Pigeon, Haywood Co., NCage 15
1900Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 60, widowed, farmer

Family

Seth Thomas Early
Children

Citations:

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

Julia E. Whisnant

ID# 210, b. circa 1847, d. before 1886
Father*Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1803, d. a 1880
Mother*Nancy McCurry b. c 1805, d. 1873
Julia E. Whisnant|b. c 1847\nd. b 1886|p5.htm#i210|Philip Whisenhunt|b. c 1803\nd. a 1880|p1.htm#i49|Nancy McCurry|b. c 1805\nd. 1873|p2.htm#i53|Adam Whisnant|b. c 1769\nd. c 1857|p1.htm#i36|Mary M. Helms|b. c 1768\nd. a 1860|p1.htm#i41|||||||
Birth*circa 1847, NC1 
Marriage*4 October 1865, Rutherford Co., NC, Principal=Edward Upton2 
Death*before 1886 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Whiteside, Rutherford Co., NCage 3
1860Pigeon, Haywood Co., NCage 13
1870Big Spring, Fulton Co., ARage 24, md.
1880Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 35, md.

Family

Edward Upton b. 28 May 1833, d. 23 July 1912
Marriage*4 October 1865, Rutherford Co., NC, Principal=Edward Upton2 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Joseph William Whisnant

ID# 211, b. 7 May 1848, d. 4 April 1934
Father*Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1803, d. a 1880
Mother*Nancy McCurry b. c 1805, d. 1873
Joseph William Whisnant|b. 7 May 1848\nd. 4 Apr 1934|p5.htm#i211|Philip Whisenhunt|b. c 1803\nd. a 1880|p1.htm#i49|Nancy McCurry|b. c 1805\nd. 1873|p2.htm#i53|Adam Whisnant|b. c 1769\nd. c 1857|p1.htm#i36|Mary M. Helms|b. c 1768\nd. a 1860|p1.htm#i41|||||||
Birth*7 May 1848, Rutherford Co., NC1,2 
Marriage*18 August 1870, Rutherford Co., NC, Principal=Sarah Elizabeth Hill3 
Death*4 April 1934, Rutherford Co., NC, married1,2 
Burial*Golden Valley U. M. Ch. Cem., Bostic, Rutherford Co., NC 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Whiteside, Rutherford Co., NCage 1
1860Pigeon, Haywood Co., NCage 12
1870Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NC
1880Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 32, md., farmer. His father resides in the household.
1900Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 52, md. 30 yrs., farmer
1910Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 61, md. 1 time, 39 yrs., farmer
1920Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 71, widowed, farmer
1930Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 81, widowed, farmer, 1st. md. age 23. His daughter Ida M. Whisnant lives in the household.
Occupation*a farmer 

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Hill b. 20 May 1846, d. 20 January 1912
Marriage*18 August 1870, Rutherford Co., NC, Principal=Sarah Elizabeth Hill3 
Children

Citations:

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

Archibald T. Whisnant

ID# 212, b. 11 August 1832, d. 29 December 1911
Father*Absolum Whisnant b. c 1811, d. 1893
Mother*Amelia Thompson b. 31 Jul 1813
Archibald T. Whisnant|b. 11 Aug 1832\nd. 29 Dec 1911|p5.htm#i212|Absolum Whisnant|b. c 1811\nd. 1893|p2.htm#i51|Amelia Thompson|b. 31 Jul 1813|p2.htm#i55|Adam Whisnant|b. c 1769\nd. c 1857|p1.htm#i36|Mary M. Helms|b. c 1768\nd. a 1860|p1.htm#i41|||||||
Birth*11 August 1832, NC1,2 
Marriage*13 October 1853, Cleveland Co., NC, Principal=Rebecca Ledford 
Death*29 December 19111,2 
Burial*Bethany Bapt. Ch. Cem., Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC, 35.302778,-81.893056

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 17, living at home.
1860Sandy Plains, Polk Co., NCage 30, farmer, real estate value $800., personal property value $550.
1870Marion, McDowell Co., NC
1880Sulphur Springs, Rutherford Co., NCage 47, md., farmer
1900Sulphur Springs, Rutherford Co., NCage 67, widow, living with Samuel & Jane Callahan.
1910Sulphur Springs, Rutherford Co., NCage 77, widowed, living with daughter an son-in-law Sam C. & Jane Callahan.
Occupation*a farmer 
Note*enlisted 27 Mar 1862, as a Private in Co. K, 50th. Reg., NC Inf., Rutherford Co., NC. 

Family

Rebecca Ledford b. 13 April 1830, d. 22 August 1892
Marriage*13 October 1853, Cleveland Co., NC, Principal=Rebecca Ledford 
Children

Citations:

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

Elizabeth Whisnant

ID# 213, b. 3 December 1836
Father*Absolum Whisnant b. c 1811, d. 1893
Mother*Amelia Thompson b. 31 Jul 1813
Elizabeth Whisnant|b. 3 Dec 1836|p5.htm#i213|Absolum Whisnant|b. c 1811\nd. 1893|p2.htm#i51|Amelia Thompson|b. 31 Jul 1813|p2.htm#i55|Adam Whisnant|b. c 1769\nd. c 1857|p1.htm#i36|Mary M. Helms|b. c 1768\nd. a 1860|p1.htm#i41|||||||
Birth*3 December 1836 
Census*1 June 1850, Cleveland Co., NC, age 14, living at home. 

Mary Ann Whisnant

ID# 214, b. 1 February 1841, d. 1 January 1915
Father*Absolum Whisnant b. c 1811, d. 1893
Mother*Amelia Thompson b. 31 Jul 1813
Mary Ann Whisnant|b. 1 Feb 1841\nd. 1 Jan 1915|p5.htm#i214|Absolum Whisnant|b. c 1811\nd. 1893|p2.htm#i51|Amelia Thompson|b. 31 Jul 1813|p2.htm#i55|Adam Whisnant|b. c 1769\nd. c 1857|p1.htm#i36|Mary M. Helms|b. c 1768\nd. a 1860|p1.htm#i41|||||||
Birth*1 February 1841, NC1 
Marriage*7 August 1883, McDowell Co., NC, Principal=Albert Davis2 
Divorce*before 1900, Principal=Albert Davis3 
Death*1 January 1915, Marion, McDowell Co., NC, divorced. Her death certificate listed her mother as Anna Eliza Thompson. The informant was T.C. Fortune, Marion, NC1 
Burial*Thompson's Chapel Cem., McDowell Co., NC1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 8
1860Sandy Plains, Polk Co., NCage 19, living at home
1870Marion, McDowell Co., NC
1880Marion, McDowell Co., NCage 38, single, living with parents.
1900Marion, McDowell Co., NCage 58, divorced, no children. Living with her mother.
1910Marion, McDowell Co., NCage 68, no children
Nickname1900, Polly A.3 

Family

Albert Davis b. circa 1862
Marriage*7 August 1883, McDowell Co., NC, Principal=Albert Davis2 
Divorce*before 1900, Principal=Albert Davis3 

Citations:

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

William A. Whisnant

ID# 215, b. circa 1847, d. 9 May 1865
Father*Absolum Whisnant b. c 1811, d. 1893
Mother*Amelia Thompson b. 31 Jul 1813
William A. Whisnant|b. c 1847\nd. 9 May 1865|p5.htm#i215|Absolum Whisnant|b. c 1811\nd. 1893|p2.htm#i51|Amelia Thompson|b. 31 Jul 1813|p2.htm#i55|Adam Whisnant|b. c 1769\nd. c 1857|p1.htm#i36|Mary M. Helms|b. c 1768\nd. a 1860|p1.htm#i41|||||||
Birth*circa 18471 
Death*9 May 1865 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 3
1860Sandy Plains, Polk Co., NCage 13
Note*During the Civil War he enlisted as a Sergeant in Co. A, 1st. Battalion, NC Junior Reserves. 

Citations:

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

Mary Miller

ID# 216, b. circa 1815, d. after 1884
Birth*circa 1815, Cabarrus, Cabarrus Co., NC, 35.421944,-80.5955561 
Marriage*28 March 1827, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Noah Whisenant2,3 
Death*after 1884, Burke Co., NC 
Burial*Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 28
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 45
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 60
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 70, md.
NicknamePolly 

Family

Noah Whisenant b. 1803, d. 28 April 1896
Marriage*28 March 1827, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Noah Whisenant2,3 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Leonard Whisenant

ID# 217, b. 9 March 1846, d. 9 July 1925
Father*Noah Whisenant b. 1803, d. 28 Apr 1896
Mother*Mary Miller b. c 1815, d. a 1884
Leonard Whisenant|b. 9 Mar 1846\nd. 9 Jul 1925|p5.htm#i217|Noah Whisenant|b. 1803\nd. 28 Apr 1896|p4.htm#i164|Mary Miller|b. c 1815\nd. a 1884|p5.htm#i216|George M. Whisenhunt|b. c 1734\nd. c 1815|p1.htm#i15|Elizabeth [unknown]|b. 1750\nd. 1843|p4.htm#i157|||||||
Birth*9 March 1846, Burke Co., NC, Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 9 Mar 1847. The informant was W. E. Whisnant.1 
Marriage*24 January 1867, Caldwell Co., NC, Principal=Martha Eveline Setzer2,3 
Death*9 July 1925, Burke Co., NC, widowed4 
Burial*Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.5391675

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 3
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 14
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 23, farmer
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 36, md., farmer
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 54, md. 33 yrs., farmer. This census lists his birth date as Mar 1846.
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 64, md. 1 time, 43 yrs.
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 73, widowed, living with son Will Whisenant
Name VariationWhisnant1 
Obituary*
Name Variationbetween 1870 and 1880, Whisenhunt6 
Note*served in the Confederate army during the War Between the States. He was in Col. A. C. Avery's 17th Battalion, Company B. After the war, his profession was blacksmith and 'dentist.' He pulled teeth in his blacksmith shop. He died of a heart attack and kidney failure. His will is as follows:

Will

Recorded in Burke Co., NC, book 4, page 471 to 472.

In The Name of God, Amen

I Leonard Whisenant, being of sound and desposing mind and memory but realizing the uncertainty of this my earthly existence do make publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, that is to say.
1. It is my desire that my body shall have a decent burial and the funeral expenses shall be paid by my executer herein after named from the first monnies coming into his hand from my estate.
2. I give and devise to my son W E Whisenant and his wife all my property both real and personal of which I may die seized to be held by him in trust for the support of my beloved wife Eveline Whisenant, and at her death to be his sole and separate property in fee simple.
3. I give and devise to my daughter M E Mull, wife of J A Mull; M G Whisenant wife of Elick Whisenant; J L Saulman wife of C M Saulman; N A Pucket wife of W R Pucket; L E Whisenant wife of S W Whisenant; S F Whisenant wife of R A Whisenant; and E E Page wife A A Page. each twenty five dollars, to be paid them upon my death in money by the said W E Whisenant, and this devise shall be and constitute a lien on the property above devised said W E Whisenant until paid
3. I hereby appoint and constitute R E Roper the executer of this my last will and testament to all intents and purposes according to the true intent and meaning of the same and every part and clause there of hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me made heretofore.
In witness where of the said Leonard Whisenant, do hereunto set his hand and affix his seal this the 15th day of March 1915.

his
Leonard x Whisenant (seal)
mark

Signed sealed published and declared by the said Leonard Whisenant to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto.

Jackson Miller
L C Fox

His obituary: DEATH OF AN OLD CONFEDERATE VETERAN
for The News-Herald:

Mr. Leonard Whisnant, one of Burke's oldest citizens and an old Confederate veteran, passed away at the home of his son, Mr. W. E. Whisnant, in West Morganton on Friday, July 10th, at the ripe old age of eighty years, four months and one day. He was born and reared in Burke country; was married to Miss. Eveline Setzer, of Caldwell, who preceded him to the grave more than seven years ago. Besides a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren, he is survived by seven children. They are Mesdames R. A. Wilson and Alex Whisenant, W. R. Puckett, C. M. Saulmon and Mr. W. E. Whisannt, all of and near Morganton, and Mrs. A. A. Page, of Ellijay. GA. Another daughter, Mrs. J. A. Mull, died about eighteen months ago.

'Uncle Leonard,' as he was known to his friends, was an honest, hard working, Christian gentleman. He had been a member of Zion Baptist church for a number of years. By his own request funeral and burial services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. M. Harris, and interment made in Zion church yard.

____________________________

This will has been transcribed literally from a copy of the original will. The will and obituary have been furnished by Ms. Nancy C. Puckett, of Morganton, North Carolina. 

Family

Martha Eveline Setzer b. 20 February 1845, d. 30 December 1917
Marriage*24 January 1867, Caldwell Co., NC, Principal=Martha Eveline Setzer2,3 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  5. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  6. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Martha Eveline Setzer

ID# 218, b. 20 February 1845, d. 30 December 1917
Birth*20 February 1845, Caldwell Co., NC1,2 
Marriage*24 January 1867, Caldwell Co., NC, Principal=Leonard Whisenant3,4 
Death*30 December 1917, Burke Co., NC1,2 
Burial*Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.5391675

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 25
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 35, md.
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 55, md. 33 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 65, md. 1 time, 43 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living
Obituary*
Note*was a midwife and herb or 'root' doctor for the community. She delivered over 200 babies in the Oak Hill community. She died after a long illness with stomach cancer. 

Family

Leonard Whisenant b. 9 March 1846, d. 9 July 1925
Marriage*24 January 1867, Caldwell Co., NC, Principal=Leonard Whisenant3,4 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  5. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

John Amos Whisenant

ID# 219, b. 28 June 1848, d. 13 September 1928
Father*Noah Whisenant b. 1803, d. 28 Apr 1896
Mother*Mary Miller b. c 1815, d. a 1884
John Amos Whisenant|b. 28 Jun 1848\nd. 13 Sep 1928|p5.htm#i219|Noah Whisenant|b. 1803\nd. 28 Apr 1896|p4.htm#i164|Mary Miller|b. c 1815\nd. a 1884|p5.htm#i216|George M. Whisenhunt|b. c 1734\nd. c 1815|p1.htm#i15|Elizabeth [unknown]|b. 1750\nd. 1843|p4.htm#i157|||||||
Birth*28 June 1848, Burke Co., NC1 
Marriage*26 December 1869, Caldwell Co., NC, Principal=Caroline E. Setzer2 
Death*13 September 1928, Newton, Catawba Co., NC1 
Burial*Eastview Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC, 35.659444,-81.218889 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 11 months
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 11
1870Census record not found
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 28, md., farmer. His last name was listed as "Whisenhunt".
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 52, md. 26 yrs., carpenter
1910Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 62, md. 1 time, 32 yrs., farmer
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 72, md.

Family

Caroline E. Setzer b. 10 March 1850, d. 15 May 1933
Marriage*26 December 1869, Caldwell Co., NC, Principal=Caroline E. Setzer2 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Phillip Whisenant

ID# 220, b. 10 December 1841, d. 24 December 1908
Father*Noah Whisenant b. 1803, d. 28 Apr 1896
Mother*Mary Miller b. c 1815, d. a 1884
Phillip Whisenant|b. 10 Dec 1841\nd. 24 Dec 1908|p5.htm#i220|Noah Whisenant|b. 1803\nd. 28 Apr 1896|p4.htm#i164|Mary Miller|b. c 1815\nd. a 1884|p5.htm#i216|George M. Whisenhunt|b. c 1734\nd. c 1815|p1.htm#i15|Elizabeth [unknown]|b. 1750\nd. 1843|p4.htm#i157|||||||
Birth*10 December 1841, Burke Co., NC1 
Marriage*12 September 1863, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Catherine Elizabeth Miller2 
Death*24 December 1908, Burke Co., NC1 
Burial*Zion Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Burke Co., NCage 5
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 16
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 25, farmer
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 35, md., farmer
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 57, md. 35 yrs., farmer. Birth date is listed as Apr 1843.
Occupation*a farmer 
Name Variation1870, Whisenhunt3 

Family

Catherine Elizabeth Miller b. May 1840, d. 28 December 1923
Marriage*12 September 1863, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Catherine Elizabeth Miller2 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Caroline E. Setzer

ID# 221, b. 10 March 1850, d. 15 May 1933
Birth*10 March 1850, Caldwell Co., NC1 
Marriage*26 December 1869, Caldwell Co., NC, Principal=John Amos Whisenant2 
Death*15 May 1933, Newton, Catawba Co., NC1 
Burial*Eastview Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC, 35.659444,-81.2188891 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 29, md.
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 50, md. 26 yrs., 11 ch., 8 living.
1910Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 60, md. 1 time, 32 yrs., 11 ch., 8 living
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 69, md.

Family

John Amos Whisenant b. 28 June 1848, d. 13 September 1928
Marriage*26 December 1869, Caldwell Co., NC, Principal=John Amos Whisenant2 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Mary Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 222, b. 2 November 1867, d. 21 February 1924
Father*Leonard Whisenant b. 9 Mar 1846, d. 9 Jul 1925
Mother*Martha Eveline Setzer b. 20 Feb 1845, d. 30 Dec 1917
Mary Elizabeth Whisenant|b. 2 Nov 1867\nd. 21 Feb 1924|p5.htm#i222|Leonard Whisenant|b. 9 Mar 1846\nd. 9 Jul 1925|p5.htm#i217|Martha Eveline Setzer|b. 20 Feb 1845\nd. 30 Dec 1917|p5.htm#i218|Noah Whisenant|b. 1803\nd. 28 Apr 1896|p4.htm#i164|Mary Miller|b. c 1815\nd. a 1884|p5.htm#i216|||||||
Birth*2 November 1867, Burke Co., NC1 
Marriage*27 January 1896, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Jacob Ashby Mull 
Death*21 February 1924, Burke Co., NC1 
Burial*East Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 2
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 12
Obituary*
Name VariationLizzie 
Note*died of pneumonia. 

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Jacob Ashby Mull b. 28 May 1858, d. 5 May 1941
Marriage*27 January 1896, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Jacob Ashby Mull 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Martha Genelia Whisenant

ID# 223, b. 17 November 1869, d. 12 November 1942
Father*Leonard Whisenant b. 9 Mar 1846, d. 9 Jul 1925
Mother*Martha Eveline Setzer b. 20 Feb 1845, d. 30 Dec 1917
Martha Genelia Whisenant|b. 17 Nov 1869\nd. 12 Nov 1942|p5.htm#i223|Leonard Whisenant|b. 9 Mar 1846\nd. 9 Jul 1925|p5.htm#i217|Martha Eveline Setzer|b. 20 Feb 1845\nd. 30 Dec 1917|p5.htm#i218|Noah Whisenant|b. 1803\nd. 28 Apr 1896|p4.htm#i164|Mary Miller|b. c 1815\nd. a 1884|p5.htm#i216|||||||
Birth*17 November 1869, Burke Co., NC1,2 
Marriage*19 December 1886, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Noah Alexander Whisenant 
Death*12 November 1942, Burke Co., NC2 
Burial*Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.5391671 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 8 months
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 10
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 30, md. 14 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 40, md. 1 time, 23 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 50, md.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 60, md., 1st. md. age 17
Obituary*
Name VariationNeil 

Family

Noah Alexander Whisenant b. 22 December 1860, d. 15 April 1945
Marriage*19 December 1886, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Noah Alexander Whisenant 
Children

Citations:

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

Jane Lucinda Whisenant

ID# 224, b. 8 November 1871, d. 30 June 1957
Father*Leonard Whisenant b. 9 Mar 1846, d. 9 Jul 1925
Mother*Martha Eveline Setzer b. 20 Feb 1845, d. 30 Dec 1917
Jane Lucinda Whisenant|b. 8 Nov 1871\nd. 30 Jun 1957|p5.htm#i224|Leonard Whisenant|b. 9 Mar 1846\nd. 9 Jul 1925|p5.htm#i217|Martha Eveline Setzer|b. 20 Feb 1845\nd. 30 Dec 1917|p5.htm#i218|Noah Whisenant|b. 1803\nd. 28 Apr 1896|p4.htm#i164|Mary Miller|b. c 1815\nd. a 1884|p5.htm#i216|||||||
Birth*8 November 1871, Burke Co., NC1 
Marriage*12 December 1894, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Charlie McDowell Saulman 
Death*30 June 1957, Burke Co., NC, widowed1 
Burial*Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.5391672 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 8
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 38, md.
Obituary*
Name VariationCindy 

Family

Charlie McDowell Saulman b. 1873, d. 5 December 1942
Marriage*12 December 1894, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Charlie McDowell Saulman 
Children

Citations:

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

Nancy Annie Whisenant1

ID# 225, b. 18 June 1875, d. 28 December 1936
Father*Leonard Whisenant b. 9 Mar 1846, d. 9 Jul 1925
Mother*Martha Eveline Setzer b. 20 Feb 1845, d. 30 Dec 1917
Nancy Annie Whisenant|b. 18 Jun 1875\nd. 28 Dec 1936|p5.htm#i225|Leonard Whisenant|b. 9 Mar 1846\nd. 9 Jul 1925|p5.htm#i217|Martha Eveline Setzer|b. 20 Feb 1845\nd. 30 Dec 1917|p5.htm#i218|Noah Whisenant|b. 1803\nd. 28 Apr 1896|p4.htm#i164|Mary Miller|b. c 1815\nd. a 1884|p5.htm#i216|||||||
Birth*18 June 1875, Burke Co., NC2,1 
Marriage*14 April 1892, Burke Co., NC, Principal=William Robert Puckett 
Death*28 December 1936, Morganton, Burke Co., NC2,1 
Burial*Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.5391672,1 
Obituary*
Name VariationAnn 
Census*1 June 1880, Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 5 
Note*died from kidney failure. 

Family

William Robert Puckett b. 11 March 1868, d. 29 December 1943
Marriage*14 April 1892, Burke Co., NC, Principal=William Robert Puckett 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Laura Ellen Whisenant

ID# 226, b. 16 June 1877, d. 29 April 1968
Father*Leonard Whisenant b. 9 Mar 1846, d. 9 Jul 1925
Mother*Martha Eveline Setzer b. 20 Feb 1845, d. 30 Dec 1917
Laura Ellen Whisenant|b. 16 Jun 1877\nd. 29 Apr 1968|p5.htm#i226|Leonard Whisenant|b. 9 Mar 1846\nd. 9 Jul 1925|p5.htm#i217|Martha Eveline Setzer|b. 20 Feb 1845\nd. 30 Dec 1917|p5.htm#i218|Noah Whisenant|b. 1803\nd. 28 Apr 1896|p4.htm#i164|Mary Miller|b. c 1815\nd. a 1884|p5.htm#i216|||||||
Birth*16 June 1877, Burke Co., NC, Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as 16 Jun 1878. The informant was her son Harrison.1 
Marriage*1 January 1899, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Sidney Wilson Whisenant 
Death*29 April 1968, Burke Co., NC, widow2 
Burial*Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.5391671,2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 3
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 32, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 42, md.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 52, md., 1st. md. age 21

Family

Sidney Wilson Whisenant b. 4 October 1875, d. 6 November 1936
Marriage*1 January 1899, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Sidney Wilson Whisenant 
Children

Citations:

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

William Elias Whisenant

ID# 227, b. 4 July 1879, d. 6 June 1952
Father*Leonard Whisenant b. 9 Mar 1846, d. 9 Jul 1925
Mother*Martha Eveline Setzer b. 20 Feb 1845, d. 30 Dec 1917
William Elias Whisenant|b. 4 Jul 1879\nd. 6 Jun 1952|p5.htm#i227|Leonard Whisenant|b. 9 Mar 1846\nd. 9 Jul 1925|p5.htm#i217|Martha Eveline Setzer|b. 20 Feb 1845\nd. 30 Dec 1917|p5.htm#i218|Noah Whisenant|b. 1803\nd. 28 Apr 1896|p4.htm#i164|Mary Miller|b. c 1815\nd. a 1884|p5.htm#i216|||||||
Birth*4 July 1879, Burke Co., NC1,2 
Marriage*8 January 1905, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Eliza Alice Chapman 
Death*6 June 1952, Burke Co., NC2 
Burial*Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.5391673,2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 1
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 20, single, living with parents
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 29, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., farmer
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 39, md., farmer
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 51, md., highway forman, 1st. md. age 23
Obituary*
Name VariationWill 

Family

Eliza Alice Chapman b. 24 October 1877, d. 26 August 1961
Marriage*8 January 1905, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Eliza Alice Chapman 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Sarah Frances Whisenant

ID# 228, b. 10 April 1881, d. 14 April 1945
Father*Leonard Whisenant b. 9 Mar 1846, d. 9 Jul 1925
Mother*Martha Eveline Setzer b. 20 Feb 1845, d. 30 Dec 1917
Sarah Frances Whisenant|b. 10 Apr 1881\nd. 14 Apr 1945|p5.htm#i228|Leonard Whisenant|b. 9 Mar 1846\nd. 9 Jul 1925|p5.htm#i217|Martha Eveline Setzer|b. 20 Feb 1845\nd. 30 Dec 1917|p5.htm#i218|Noah Whisenant|b. 1803\nd. 28 Apr 1896|p4.htm#i164|Mary Miller|b. c 1815\nd. a 1884|p5.htm#i216|||||||
Birth*10 April 1881, Burke Co., NC1,2 
Marriage*28 December 1898, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Robert Alexander Whisenant 
Death*14 April 1945, Lincoln Co., NC, widowed1,2 
Burial*Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.5391671 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 19, md. 1 yr., 1 ch., 1 living
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 29, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 39, md.
1930Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NCage 48, md., 1st. md. age 17
Obituary*

Family

Robert Alexander Whisenant b. 26 July 1873, d. 12 March 1937
Marriage*28 December 1898, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Robert Alexander Whisenant 
Children

Citations:

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

Emma Elvira Whisenant

ID# 229, b. 3 August 1885, d. 8 July 1928
 
Emma E. Page
Father*Leonard Whisenant b. 9 Mar 1846, d. 9 Jul 1925
Mother*Martha Eveline Setzer b. 20 Feb 1845, d. 30 Dec 1917
Emma Elvira Whisenant|b. 3 Aug 1885\nd. 8 Jul 1928|p5.htm#i229|Leonard Whisenant|b. 9 Mar 1846\nd. 9 Jul 1925|p5.htm#i217|Martha Eveline Setzer|b. 20 Feb 1845\nd. 30 Dec 1917|p5.htm#i218|Noah Whisenant|b. 1803\nd. 28 Apr 1896|p4.htm#i164|Mary Miller|b. c 1815\nd. a 1884|p5.htm#i216|||||||
Birth*3 August 1885, Burke Co., NC 
Marriage*27 December 1905, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Arthur A. Page 
Death*8 July 1928, Fannin Co., GA 
Burial*Harmony Ch. Cem., Blue Ridge, Fannin Co., GA
Obituary*
Census*1 June 1900, Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 16, single, census states her birth date is Aug 1883. 

Family

Arthur A. Page b. 3 April 1885, d. 4 January 1972
Children

John David Whisenant

ID# 230, b. 21 October 1852, d. 26 December 1940
Father*Henry D. Whisenant b. 2 Oct 1819, d. 5 Aug 1904
Mother*Mary E. Clarke b. 31 May 1826, d. 1 Feb 1860
John David Whisenant|b. 21 Oct 1852\nd. 26 Dec 1940|p5.htm#i230|Henry D. Whisenant|b. 2 Oct 1819\nd. 5 Aug 1904|p6.htm#i261|Mary E. Clarke|b. 31 May 1826\nd. 1 Feb 1860|p6.htm#i262|John Whisenhunt|b. 1771\nd. c 1845|p4.htm#i159|Keziah Hatcher|b. c 1775\nd. b 1830|p9.htm#i439|||||||
Birth*21 October 1852, Burke Co., NC1,2 
Marriage*9 November 1873, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Julia Adeline McNeely 
Marriage*5 June 1882, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Nancy Jane Whisenant 
Death*26 December 1940, Burke Co., NC1 
Burial*Mt. Pleasant Meth. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 7
1870Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 17, living at home
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 27, widowed, farmer. An aunt Mary Whisenhunt, single, age 68, and a cousin Jane Whisenhunt, single, age 30, lives in the household. John's last name was listed as "Whisenhunt".
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 46, md. 17 yrs., farmer
1910Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 52, farmer (Note: Census listed him as having been married only once, but this is an error.)
1920Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 66, md., farmer
1930Burke Co., NC
Name VariationJohn Douglas Whisenant 
Name Variationbetween 1860 and 1870, Whisenhunt2 
Occupation*a farmer 

Family 1

Julia Adeline McNeely b. 3 February 1847, d. 9 May 1880
Marriage*9 November 1873, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Julia Adeline McNeely 
Children

Family 2

Nancy Jane Whisenant b. 1 October 1863, d. 19 April 1921
Marriage*5 June 1882, Burke Co., NC, Principal=Nancy Jane Whisenant 
Children

Citations:

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

Julia Adeline McNeely

ID# 231, b. 3 February 1847, d. 9 May 1880
Birth*3 February 1847, NC 
Marriage*9 November 1873, Burke Co., NC, Principal=John David Whisenant 
Death*9 May 1880, Burke Co., NC1 
Burial*Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.7541671 
Note*died of complications from childbirth. 

Family

John David Whisenant b. 21 October 1852, d. 26 December 1940
Children

Citations:

  1. [S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.

Henry T. Whisenant

ID# 232, b. 11 October 1874, d. circa 1889
Father*John David Whisenant b. 21 Oct 1852, d. 26 Dec 1940
Mother*Julia Adeline McNeely b. 3 Feb 1847, d. 9 May 1880
Henry T. Whisenant|b. 11 Oct 1874\nd. c 1889|p5.htm#i232|John David Whisenant|b. 21 Oct 1852\nd. 26 Dec 1940|p5.htm#i230|Julia Adeline McNeely|b. 3 Feb 1847\nd. 9 May 1880|p5.htm#i231|Henry D. Whisenant|b. 2 Oct 1819\nd. 5 Aug 1904|p6.htm#i261|Mary E. Clarke|b. 31 May 1826\nd. 1 Feb 1860|p6.htm#i262|||||||
Birth*11 October 1874, NC 
Death*circa 1889 
Census*1 June 1880, Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 5 
Note*died of diphtheria. 

James Ivey Whisenant

ID# 233, b. 7 October 1877, d. 20 December 1947
Father*John David Whisenant b. 21 Oct 1852, d. 26 Dec 1940
Mother*Julia Adeline McNeely b. 3 Feb 1847, d. 9 May 1880
James Ivey Whisenant|b. 7 Oct 1877\nd. 20 Dec 1947|p5.htm#i233|John David Whisenant|b. 21 Oct 1852\nd. 26 Dec 1940|p5.htm#i230|Julia Adeline McNeely|b. 3 Feb 1847\nd. 9 May 1880|p5.htm#i231|Henry D. Whisenant|b. 2 Oct 1819\nd. 5 Aug 1904|p6.htm#i261|Mary E. Clarke|b. 31 May 1826\nd. 1 Feb 1860|p6.htm#i262|||||||
Birth*7 October 1877, NC, Note: Census records indicate that he was actually born three years later. That would make his mother Nancy Jane Whisenant instead of Julia McNeely if it's true.1,2 
Marriage*Principal=Nora Lee McCall 
Death*20 December 1947, Morganton, Burke Co., NC, Note: mother is listed as "Julia McNeely". The informant was his wife Nora.2 
Burial*Mt. Pleasant Meth. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC3,2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 2
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 22, single, living with father and step-mother.
1910Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 29, single, living at home
1920Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 39, single, living with father and step-mother.
1930Burke Co., NC

Family

Nora Lee McCall b. 12 January 1902, d. 17 October 1994
Marriage*Principal=Nora Lee McCall 

Citations:

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

Jonas M. Whisenant

ID# 234, b. 9 May 1880, d. 8 July 1880
Father*John David Whisenant b. 21 Oct 1852, d. 26 Dec 1940
Mother*Julia Adeline McNeely b. 3 Feb 1847, d. 9 May 1880
Jonas M. Whisenant|b. 9 May 1880\nd. 8 Jul 1880|p5.htm#i234|John David Whisenant|b. 21 Oct 1852\nd. 26 Dec 1940|p5.htm#i230|Julia Adeline McNeely|b. 3 Feb 1847\nd. 9 May 1880|p5.htm#i231|Henry D. Whisenant|b. 2 Oct 1819\nd. 5 Aug 1904|p6.htm#i261|Mary E. Clarke|b. 31 May 1826\nd. 1 Feb 1860|p6.htm#i262|||||||
Birth*9 May 1880, Burke Co., NC 
Death*8 July 1880, Burke Co., NC1 
Burial*Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.7541671 
Census*1 June 1880, Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 1 month 

Citations:

  1. [S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.

Nancy Jane Whisenant

ID# 235, b. 1 October 1863, d. 19 April 1921
Father*William Whisenant Jr. b. c 1815, d. c 1886
Mother*Sarah Walls b. c 1820, d. c 1875
Nancy Jane Whisenant|b. 1 Oct 1863\nd. 19 Apr 1921|p5.htm#i235|William Whisenant Jr.|b. c 1815\nd. c 1886|p11.htm#i532|Sarah Walls|b. c 1820\nd. c 1875|p11.htm#i533|George M. Whisenhunt II|b. c 1791\nd. c 1875|p4.htm#i162|Elizabeth Black|b. c 1795\nd. c 1865|p9.htm#i441|||||||
Birth*1 October 1863, NC, Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as 19 Apr1854. Informant was her son R. A. Whisnant.1 
Marriage*5 June 1882, Burke Co., NC, Principal=John David Whisenant 
Death*19 April 1921, Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC2 
Burial*Mt. Pleasant Meth. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 17, single
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 36, md. 17 yrs., 6 ch., 5 living
1910Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 48, md. 1 time, 6 ch., 6 living
1920Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 59, md.
Note*1 June 1870, is not shown in the household of her parents in the 1870 census. 

Family

John David Whisenant b. 21 October 1852, d. 26 December 1940
Marriage*5 June 1882, Burke Co., NC, Principal=John David Whisenant 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

Winfred Edward Whisenant

ID# 236, b. 28 June 1885, d. 1 November 1937
Father*John David Whisenant b. 21 Oct 1852, d. 26 Dec 1940
Mother*Nancy Jane Whisenant b. 1 Oct 1863, d. 19 Apr 1921
Winfred Edward Whisenant|b. 28 Jun 1885\nd. 1 Nov 1937|p5.htm#i236|John David Whisenant|b. 21 Oct 1852\nd. 26 Dec 1940|p5.htm#i230|Nancy Jane Whisenant|b. 1 Oct 1863\nd. 19 Apr 1921|p5.htm#i235|Henry D. Whisenant|b. 2 Oct 1819\nd. 5 Aug 1904|p6.htm#i261|Mary E. Clarke|b. 31 May 1826\nd. 1 Feb 1860|p6.htm#i262|William Whisenant Jr.|b. c 1815\nd. c 1886|p11.htm#i532|Sarah Walls|b. c 1820\nd. c 1875|p11.htm#i533|
Birth*28 June 1885, NC1,2,3 
Marriage*20 September 1916, Northampton Co., NC, Principal=Mae Henrietta Benthall4 
Death*1 November 1937, Northampton Co., NC1,3 
Burial*Cedar Grove Quaker Cem., Woodland, Northampton Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 15, single, census d.o.b. is reported as Jun 1884.
1910Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 25, single, living at home
1920Woodland, Northampton Co., NCage 33, md., farming. He lives with his in-laws.
1930Woodland, Northampton Co., NCage 42
Residence*September 1918, Woodland, Northampton Co., NC, age 33, farmer & teacher2 

Family

Mae Henrietta Benthall b. 29 June 1892, d. 26 December 1984
Marriage*20 September 1916, Northampton Co., NC, Principal=Mae Henrietta Benthall4 
Child

Citations:

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Parson Elmond Whisenant

ID# 237, b. 5 October 1886, d. 9 July 1932
Father*John David Whisenant b. 21 Oct 1852, d. 26 Dec 1940
Mother*Nancy Jane Whisenant b. 1 Oct 1863, d. 19 Apr 1921
Parson Elmond Whisenant|b. 5 Oct 1886\nd. 9 Jul 1932|p5.htm#i237|John David Whisenant|b. 21 Oct 1852\nd. 26 Dec 1940|p5.htm#i230|Nancy Jane Whisenant|b. 1 Oct 1863\nd. 19 Apr 1921|p5.htm#i235|Henry D. Whisenant|b. 2 Oct 1819\nd. 5 Aug 1904|p6.htm#i261|Mary E. Clarke|b. 31 May 1826\nd. 1 Feb 1860|p6.htm#i262|William Whisenant Jr.|b. c 1815\nd. c 1886|p11.htm#i532|Sarah Walls|b. c 1820\nd. c 1875|p11.htm#i533|
Birth*5 October 1886, NC1,2 
Marriage*circa 1913, Principal=Lillie Jones Thomas 
Death*9 July 1932, Burke Co., NC, Note: His death certificate listed his father's name as "John Douglas Whisenant". The informant was his father.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 13
1910Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 23, single, living at home
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 30, md., attendant, state hospital
1930Burke Co., NC

Family

Lillie Jones Thomas b. 23 April 1891, d. 5 December 1951
Marriage*circa 1913, Principal=Lillie Jones Thomas 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Maggie McDowell Whisnant

ID# 238, b. 6 November 1888, d. circa 1888
Father*John David Whisenant b. 21 Oct 1852, d. 26 Dec 1940
Mother*Nancy Jane Whisenant b. 1 Oct 1863, d. 19 Apr 1921
Maggie McDowell Whisnant|b. 6 Nov 1888\nd. c 1888|p5.htm#i238|John David Whisenant|b. 21 Oct 1852\nd. 26 Dec 1940|p5.htm#i230|Nancy Jane Whisenant|b. 1 Oct 1863\nd. 19 Apr 1921|p5.htm#i235|Henry D. Whisenant|b. 2 Oct 1819\nd. 5 Aug 1904|p6.htm#i261|Mary E. Clarke|b. 31 May 1826\nd. 1 Feb 1860|p6.htm#i262|William Whisenant Jr.|b. c 1815\nd. c 1886|p11.htm#i532|Sarah Walls|b. c 1820\nd. c 1875|p11.htm#i533|
Birth*6 November 18881 
Death*circa 18881 

Citations:

  1. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.

John Clifton Whisnant

ID# 239, b. 24 March 1891, d. 21 November 1942
Father*John David Whisenant b. 21 Oct 1852, d. 26 Dec 1940
Mother*Nancy Jane Whisenant b. 1 Oct 1863, d. 19 Apr 1921
John Clifton Whisnant|b. 24 Mar 1891\nd. 21 Nov 1942|p5.htm#i239|John David Whisenant|b. 21 Oct 1852\nd. 26 Dec 1940|p5.htm#i230|Nancy Jane Whisenant|b. 1 Oct 1863\nd. 19 Apr 1921|p5.htm#i235|Henry D. Whisenant|b. 2 Oct 1819\nd. 5 Aug 1904|p6.htm#i261|Mary E. Clarke|b. 31 May 1826\nd. 1 Feb 1860|p6.htm#i262|William Whisenant Jr.|b. c 1815\nd. c 1886|p11.htm#i532|Sarah Walls|b. c 1820\nd. c 1875|p11.htm#i533|
Birth*24 March 1891, Burke Co., NC1 
Marriage*20 August 1917, Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT, Principal=Zula Page2 
Death*21 November 1942, Garland Co., AR1 
Burial*Oakland Cem., Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, 34.728056,-92.258056

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 9
1910Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
1920Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 28, md., auto mechanic
1930Big Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 38, md., 1st. md. age 25, auto car repairman, rents home, real estate value $10., vet: WW
Note*served in the infantry in France during World War I, and was at the battle of Argonne Forest. He served from 1917-1919. 

Family

Zula Page b. 18 August 1888, d. 12 December 1973
Marriage*20 August 1917, Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT, Principal=Zula Page2 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Robert Alexander Whisnant

ID# 240, b. 13 March 1893, d. 12 January 1956
Father*John David Whisenant b. 21 Oct 1852, d. 26 Dec 1940
Mother*Nancy Jane Whisenant b. 1 Oct 1863, d. 19 Apr 1921
Robert Alexander Whisnant|b. 13 Mar 1893\nd. 12 Jan 1956|p5.htm#i240|John David Whisenant|b. 21 Oct 1852\nd. 26 Dec 1940|p5.htm#i230|Nancy Jane Whisenant|b. 1 Oct 1863\nd. 19 Apr 1921|p5.htm#i235|Henry D. Whisenant|b. 2 Oct 1819\nd. 5 Aug 1904|p6.htm#i261|Mary E. Clarke|b. 31 May 1826\nd. 1 Feb 1860|p6.htm#i262|William Whisenant Jr.|b. c 1815\nd. c 1886|p11.htm#i532|Sarah Walls|b. c 1820\nd. c 1875|p11.htm#i533|
Birth*13 March 1893, Burke Co., NC1,2 
Marriage*16 June 1925, Principal=Barbara Dydeamer Southern 
Death*12 January 19562 
Burial*Forest Lawn Cem., Richmond, Henrico Co., VA, 37.593333,-77.435278

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 7
1910Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 17, single, living at home
1920Henrico Co., VAage 25, single, nurse at Westbrook Sanitorium
1930Richmond, Richmond Co., VAage 37, md., war vet., barber, 1st. md. age 33
Residence*April 1942, Richmond, Richmond Co., VA1 

Family

Barbara Dydeamer Southern b. 19 March 1902, d. 13 August 1991
Marriage*16 June 1925, Principal=Barbara Dydeamer Southern 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Walter Ralph Whisnant

ID# 241, b. 4 July 1896, d. 30 August 1947
Father*John David Whisenant b. 21 Oct 1852, d. 26 Dec 1940
Mother*Nancy Jane Whisenant b. 1 Oct 1863, d. 19 Apr 1921
Walter Ralph Whisnant|b. 4 Jul 1896\nd. 30 Aug 1947|p5.htm#i241|John David Whisenant|b. 21 Oct 1852\nd. 26 Dec 1940|p5.htm#i230|Nancy Jane Whisenant|b. 1 Oct 1863\nd. 19 Apr 1921|p5.htm#i235|Henry D. Whisenant|b. 2 Oct 1819\nd. 5 Aug 1904|p6.htm#i261|Mary E. Clarke|b. 31 May 1826\nd. 1 Feb 1860|p6.htm#i262|William Whisenant Jr.|b. c 1815\nd. c 1886|p11.htm#i532|Sarah Walls|b. c 1820\nd. c 1875|p11.htm#i533|
Birth*4 July 1896, Burke Co., NC, Note: His death certificate, and his tombstone listed his d.o.b. as 14 Jul 1895. The informant was his wife.1,2 
Marriage*10 June 1925, Principal=Amy Lucy Wallace3 
Death*30 August 1947, Burke Co., NC, His tombstone listed his d.o.d. as 29 Aug 1947.4 
Burial*Forest Lawn Cem., Richmond, Henrico Co., VA, 37.593333,-77.435278

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 4
1910Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 14, single, living at home
1920Henrico Co., VAage 23, single, nurse at Westbrook Sanitorium
1930Brookland, Henrico Co., VAage 35, md., 1st. md. age 30, no military service
Residence*April 1942, Henrico Co., VA1 

Family

Amy Lucy Wallace b. 20 September 1904, d. 4 August 1992
Marriage*10 June 1925, Principal=Amy Lucy Wallace3 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 14 Jul 1895.
  3. [S27] R. Kincaid and J. & C. Skidmore, The Descendants of Henry Whisenhunt.
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Nora Lee McCall

ID# 242, b. 12 January 1902, d. 17 October 1994
Birth*12 January 1902, Burke Co., NC1 
Marriage*Principal=James Ivey Whisenant 
Death*17 October 1994, Morganton, Burke Co., NC2 
Burial*Mt. Pleasant Meth. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC3 
Obituary*

Family

James Ivey Whisenant b. 7 October 1877, d. 20 December 1947

Citations:

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

Lillie Jones Thomas

ID# 243, b. 23 April 1891, d. 5 December 1951
Birth*23 April 1891, Lee Co., NC, Her parents were John Thomas and Lillie [unknown]1,2 
Marriage*circa 1913, Principal=Parson Elmond Whisenant 
Death*5 December 1951, Burke Co., NC2 
Burial*Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.6744441 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 28, md.
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 38, md., seamstress in a taylor shop, 1st. md. age 22, head of household, husband not present.

Family

Parson Elmond Whisenant b. 5 October 1886, d. 9 July 1932
Children

Citations:

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

Ruth Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 244, b. 27 May 1915, d. 23 September 1997
Father*Parson Elmond Whisenant b. 5 Oct 1886, d. 9 Jul 1932
Mother*Lillie Jones Thomas b. 23 Apr 1891, d. 5 Dec 1951
Ruth Elizabeth Whisenant|b. 27 May 1915\nd. 23 Sep 1997|p5.htm#i244|Parson Elmond Whisenant|b. 5 Oct 1886\nd. 9 Jul 1932|p5.htm#i237|Lillie Jones Thomas|b. 23 Apr 1891\nd. 5 Dec 1951|p5.htm#i243|John D. Whisenant|b. 21 Oct 1852\nd. 26 Dec 1940|p5.htm#i230|Nancy J. Whisenant|b. 1 Oct 1863\nd. 19 Apr 1921|p5.htm#i235|||||||
Birth*27 May 1915, Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC1,2 
Marriage*Principal=Horace Daniel Haney 
Divorce*Principal=Horace Daniel Haney 
Marriage*21 February 1947, Principal=Clifton Kincaid Avery 
Death*23 September 1997, Morganton, Burke Co., NC, widow 
Burial*Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 4
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 14, living with mother
Obituary*

Family 1

Horace Daniel Haney b. 14 August 1911, d. 6 March 1947
Marriage*Principal=Horace Daniel Haney 
Divorce*Principal=Horace Daniel Haney 
Child
  • Sally Thomas Haney

Family 2

Clifton Kincaid Avery b. 17 August 1909, d. 9 March 1972
Marriage*21 February 1947, Principal=Clifton Kincaid Avery 
Children
  • Kate Elizabeth Avery
  • Mary Jane Avery
  • Sue Ellen Avery
  • Laura Kincaid Avery
  • Samuel James Avery

Citations:

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

John Clifton Whisenant

ID# 245, b. 18 September 1917, d. 14 January 1978
Father*Parson Elmond Whisenant b. 5 Oct 1886, d. 9 Jul 1932
Mother*Lillie Jones Thomas b. 23 Apr 1891, d. 5 Dec 1951
John Clifton Whisenant|b. 18 Sep 1917\nd. 14 Jan 1978|p5.htm#i245|Parson Elmond Whisenant|b. 5 Oct 1886\nd. 9 Jul 1932|p5.htm#i237|Lillie Jones Thomas|b. 23 Apr 1891\nd. 5 Dec 1951|p5.htm#i243|John D. Whisenant|b. 21 Oct 1852\nd. 26 Dec 1940|p5.htm#i230|Nancy J. Whisenant|b. 1 Oct 1863\nd. 19 Apr 1921|p5.htm#i235|||||||
Birth*18 September 1917, Morganton, Burke Co., NC1,2,3 
Marriage*Principal=Mary Ernestine Miller 
Death*14 January 1978, Burke Co., NC, married2,3 
Burial*Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 3
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 12, living with mother

Family

Mary Ernestine Miller b. 1 January 1924, d. 6 September 2002
Children

Citations:

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Ruby Presswood Whisenant

ID# 246, b. 4 September 1920, d. 8 September 2005
Father*Parson Elmond Whisenant b. 5 Oct 1886, d. 9 Jul 1932
Mother*Lillie Jones Thomas b. 23 Apr 1891, d. 5 Dec 1951
Ruby Presswood Whisenant|b. 4 Sep 1920\nd. 8 Sep 2005|p5.htm#i246|Parson Elmond Whisenant|b. 5 Oct 1886\nd. 9 Jul 1932|p5.htm#i237|Lillie Jones Thomas|b. 23 Apr 1891\nd. 5 Dec 1951|p5.htm#i243|John D. Whisenant|b. 21 Oct 1852\nd. 26 Dec 1940|p5.htm#i230|Nancy J. Whisenant|b. 1 Oct 1863\nd. 19 Apr 1921|p5.htm#i235|||||||
Birth*4 September 1920, Morganton, Burke Co., NC1,2 
Marriage*Principal=Arthur Franklin Somers 
Marriage*Principal=James Thomas Maye 
Death*8 September 2005, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC 
Burial*Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444 
Census*1 April 1930, Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 9, living with mother 
Residence*2005, Morganton, Burke Co., NC 

Family 1

Arthur Franklin Somers b. 10 October 1918, d. 29 March 1993
Marriage*Principal=Arthur Franklin Somers 
Child
  • William Frank Somers

Family 2

James Thomas Maye b. 4 August 1919, d. 2 February 1953
Marriage*Principal=James Thomas Maye 
Children
  • Thomas James Maye
  • Mary Lynn Maye

Citations:

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

Mae Henrietta Benthall

ID# 247, b. 29 June 1892, d. 26 December 1984
Birth*29 June 1892, NC1,2 
Marriage*20 September 1916, Northampton Co., NC, Principal=Winfred Edward Whisenant3 
Death*26 December 1984, Northampton Co., NC, widow1,2 
Burial*Cedar Grove Quaker Cem., Woodland, Northampton Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Woodland, Northampton Co., NCage 26, md.
1930Woodland, Northampton Co., NCage 35

Family

Winfred Edward Whisenant b. 28 June 1885, d. 1 November 1937
Child

Citations:

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Sarah Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 248, b. 31 August 1919, d. 14 February 1992
Father*Winfred Edward Whisenant b. 28 Jun 1885, d. 1 Nov 1937
Mother*Mae Henrietta Benthall b. 29 Jun 1892, d. 26 Dec 1984
Sarah Elizabeth Whisenant|b. 31 Aug 1919\nd. 14 Feb 1992|p5.htm#i248|Winfred Edward Whisenant|b. 28 Jun 1885\nd. 1 Nov 1937|p5.htm#i236|Mae Henrietta Benthall|b. 29 Jun 1892\nd. 26 Dec 1984|p5.htm#i247|John D. Whisenant|b. 21 Oct 1852\nd. 26 Dec 1940|p5.htm#i230|Nancy J. Whisenant|b. 1 Oct 1863\nd. 19 Apr 1921|p5.htm#i235|||||||
Birth*31 August 1919, Northampton Co., NC1,2 
Marriage*8 August 1953, Northampton Co., NC, Principal=William Lavada Williams1 
Death*14 February 1992, NC, married1,2 
Burial*Cedar Grove Quaker Cem., Woodland, Northampton Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Woodland, Northampton Co., NCage 5 months
1930Woodland, Northampton Co., NCage 11

Family

William Lavada Williams b. 9 December 1923, d. 22 August 2008

Citations:

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

William Lavada Williams

ID# 249, b. 9 December 1923, d. 22 August 2008
Birth*9 December 19231 
Marriage*8 August 1953, Northampton Co., NC, Principal=Sarah Elizabeth Whisenant2 
Death*22 August 2008, GA1 

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Whisenant b. 31 August 1919, d. 14 February 1992

Citations:

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

Zula Page

ID# 250, b. 18 August 1888, d. 12 December 1973
Birth*18 August 1888, MO1 
Marriage*20 August 1917, Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT, Principal=John Clifton Whisnant2 
Death*12 December 19731 
Burial*Oakland Cem., Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 28, md.
1930Big Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 38, md., 1st. md. age 25

Family

John Clifton Whisnant b. 24 March 1891, d. 21 November 1942
Children

Citations:

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
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