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age 6

1940

age 16, attending school, completed 3 years of high school.

Milit-Beg*

James Robert Whisnant began military service on 16 September 1943 U.S. Navy enlistment.

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 10 March 1946.

Family

Nancy Scott

Children

Linda Whisnant
Judy Whisnant
Scott Whisnant

Citations

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

Joseph Lane Whisnant

ID# 2961, b. 10 August 1927, d. 13 September 2014

Father*

Charles Spurgeon Whisnant b. 16 Mar 1892, d. 10 Apr 1953

Mother*

Lucille Malloree Wright b. 4 Mar 1897, d. 28 Oct 1977

Birth*

Joseph Lane Whisnant was born on 10 August 1927 in Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Dorothy Elizabeth Johnson circa 1949.

Death*

Joseph Lane Whisnant died on 13 September 2014 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 87.³

Burial*

He was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1930	Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC	age 2 yrs., 2 months
1940	Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC	age 12, attending school, completed 5th. grade.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 2 yrs., 2 months

1940

age 12, attending school, completed 5th. grade.

Obituary*

Residence*

In April 2010 Joseph lived in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC.

Family

Dorothy Elizabeth Johnson b. 22 February 1931, d. 10 November 2014

Marriage*

He married Dorothy Elizabeth Johnson circa 1949.

Children

John Thomas Whisnant
Joseph Lane Whisnant Jr.
Larry Thomas Whisnant Sr.
James Terry Whisnant+ b. 14 Aug 1954, d. 25 Oct 2008
Johnny Dean Whisnant

Citations

[S421] Cleveland Co NC Voter Reg., online http://www.ccncgov.com/public/boe/download.htm
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S428] Obituary.

Dorothy Elizabeth Johnson

ID# 2962, b. 22 February 1931, d. 10 November 2014

Birth*

Dorothy Elizabeth Johnson was born on 22 February 1931 in Wake Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Joseph Lane Whisnant, son of Charles Spurgeon Whisnant and Lucille Malloree Wright, circa 1949.

Death*

Dorothy Elizabeth Johnson died on 10 November 2014 in NC at age 83.²

Burial*

She was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.²

Obituary*

Residence*

In April 2010 Dorothy lived in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC.

Family

Joseph Lane Whisnant b. 10 August 1927, d. 13 September 2014

Children

John Thomas Whisnant
Joseph Lane Whisnant Jr.
Larry Thomas Whisnant Sr.
James Terry Whisnant+ b. 14 Aug 1954, d. 25 Oct 2008
Johnny Dean Whisnant

Citations

[S421] Cleveland Co NC Voter Reg., online http://www.ccncgov.com/public/boe/download.htm
[S428] Obituary.

James Terry Whisnant

ID# 2965, b. 14 August 1954, d. 25 October 2008

James T. Whisnant
(Obituary photo)

Father*

Joseph Lane Whisnant b. 10 Aug 1927, d. 13 Sep 2014

Mother*

Dorothy Elizabeth Johnson b. 22 Feb 1931, d. 10 Nov 2014

Birth*

James Terry Whisnant was born on 14 August 1954 in Iredell Co., NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Jeannie Abernathy.

Marriage*

James Terry Whisnant married Sharon Denise Teague circa 1991.

Death*

James Terry Whisnant died on 25 October 2008 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 54.^2,3

Burial*

He was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.772500,-81.309722.

Obituary*

Family 1

Sharon Denise Teague b. 20 March 1961, d. 20 November 2012

Children

Jeremy Whisnant
Morgan Whisnant

Family 2

Jeannie Abernathy b. 25 March 1957, d. 30 June 1988

Child

Chasity A. Brice Whisnant b. 20 Aug 1982, d. 30 Jun 1988

Citations

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

Hal Palmer Whisnant Jr.

ID# 2967, b. 19 March 1928, d. 28 February 1971

Father*

Hal Palmer Whisnant b. 4 Aug 1894, d. 17 Mar 1978

Mother*

Grace Martin b. 18 Nov 1901, d. 2 Nov 1975

Birth*

Hal Palmer Whisnant Jr. was born on 19 March 1928 in Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Jewel Maxine Harris.

Death*

Hal Palmer Whisnant Jr. died on 28 February 1971 at age 42.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1930	Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC	age 2 yrs., 1 month
1940	Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC	age 12, attending school, completed 4th. grade.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC

age 2 yrs., 1 month

1940

age 12, attending school, completed 4th. grade.

Family

Jewel Maxine Harris b. 10 December 1929, d. 4 November 2005

Children

Rebecca Ann Whisnant
Megan Elizabeth Whisnant
Hal Palmer Whisnant III

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Jewel Maxine Harris

ID# 2968, b. 10 December 1929, d. 4 November 2005

Birth*

Jewel Maxine Harris was born on 10 December 1929.¹

Marriage*

She married Hal Palmer Whisnant Jr., son of Hal Palmer Whisnant and Grace Martin.

Marriage*

Jewel Maxine Harris married John Slyder.

Death*

Jewel Maxine Harris died on 4 November 2005 in Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC, at age 75.²

Burial*

She was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.²

Obituary*

Family 1

Hal Palmer Whisnant Jr. b. 19 March 1928, d. 28 February 1971

Children

Rebecca Ann Whisnant
Megan Elizabeth Whisnant
Hal Palmer Whisnant III

Family 2

John Slyder

Citations

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

Dellie Burleens Eaker

ID# 2973, b. 19 September 1938, d. 4 March 2011

Birth*

Dellie Burleens Eaker was born on 19 September 1938 in Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2

Death*

She died on 4 March 2011 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 72.²

Burial*

She was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.²

Obituary*

Residence*

In 1995 Dellie lived in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Family

Richard Bryson Whisnant

Children

Suzanne Grace Whisnant
Richard Bryson Whisnant Jr.
Robert Cecil Whisnant b. 4 Jun 1965, d. 14 Jul 2011

Citations

[S421] Cleveland Co NC Voter Reg., online http://www.ccncgov.com/public/boe/download.htm
[S428] Obituary.

Robert Cecil Whisnant

ID# 2975, b. 4 June 1965, d. 14 July 2011

Father*

Richard Bryson Whisnant

Mother*

Dellie Burleens Eaker b. 19 Sep 1938, d. 4 Mar 2011

Birth*

Robert Cecil Whisnant was born on 4 June 1965 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2

Death*

He died on 14 July 2011 in Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 46.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Obituary*

Residence*

In March 2011 Robert lived in Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.

Citations

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

Guzzie Lela Whisnant

ID# 2977, b. 12 September 1892, d. April 1983

Father*

Lemuel Emzie Whisnant b. 4 Nov 1868, d. 18 Apr 1910

Mother*

Sarah Laura Nance b. 24 Sep 1871, d. 11 Jan 1960

Birth*

Guzzie Lela Whisnant was born on 12 September 1892 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Philip Beam Hill.

Death*

Guzzie Lela Whisnant died in April 1983 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 90.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Caroleen, Rutherford Co., NC	age 7
1910	High Shoals, Rutherford Co., NC	age 17, md. 1 time, 0 yrs., no children
1920	High Shoals, Rutherford Co., NC	age 27, md.
1930	Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC	age 38, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940	Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC	age 47, md., completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 23-27, sheet 12B, household #209]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Caroleen, Rutherford Co., NC

age 7

1910

age 17, md. 1 time, 0 yrs., no children

1920

age 27, md.

1930

age 38, md., 1st. md. age 17

1940

Caroleen, Rutherford Co., NC

age 47, md., completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 23-27, sheet 12B, household #209]

Family

Philip Beam Hill b. 10 December 1889, d. 6 May 1973

Marriage*

Guzzie Lela Whisnant married Philip Beam Hill.

Children

Lucy Hill
Lois Jeanell Hill b. 11 May 1915, d. 24 Mar 2007
Max Beam Hill b. 31 Jul 1916, d. 30 Nov 2001
Margaret Dean Hill b. 7 Jun 1924, d. 19 Feb 1999

Citations

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

Bessie Pearl Whisnant

ID# 2978, b. May 1895, d. 7 March 1963

Father*

Lemuel Emzie Whisnant b. 4 Nov 1868, d. 18 Apr 1910

Mother*

Sarah Laura Nance b. 24 Sep 1871, d. 11 Jan 1960

Birth*

Bessie Pearl Whisnant was born in May 1895 in Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Judge Crawford Cudd.

Death*

Bessie Pearl Whisnant died on 7 March 1963 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC, at age 67.

Burial*

She was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC, 34.966389,-81.884167.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Caroleen, Rutherford Co., NC	age 5
1910	High Shoals, Gaston Co., NC	age 14, single, living with mother
1920	Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC	age 24, md.
1930	Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC	age 34, md.
1940	Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC	age 44, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 42-65, sheet 15B, household #199]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 5

1910

age 14, single, living with mother

1920

age 24, md.

1930

age 34, md.

1940

age 44, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 42-65, sheet 15B, household #199]

Family

Judge Crawford Cudd b. 12 June 1892, d. 4 June 1962

Marriage*

Bessie Pearl Whisnant married Judge Crawford Cudd.

Children

Virginia Easler Cudd b. 28 May 1915, d. May 1982
Joe Lemuel Cudd b. 4 Jul 1917, d. Jul 1979
Pauline Cudd b. c 1920
Polly Cudd b. c 1921, d. 12 May 1999
J. Crawford Cudd Jr. b. c 1925
Peggy Jean Cudd b. 23 Jul 1931, d. 30 Aug 2012
Jack Cudd

Citations

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

Walter J. Whisnant

ID# 2979, b. 16 March 1901, d. 15 January 1996

Father*

Lemuel Emzie Whisnant b. 4 Nov 1868, d. 18 Apr 1910

Mother*

Sarah Laura Nance b. 24 Sep 1871, d. 11 Jan 1960

Birth*

Walter J. Whisnant was born on 16 March 1901 in Rutherford Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Lillian Duncan.

Death*

Walter J. Whisnant died on 15 January 1996 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL, at age 94.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	High Shoals, Gaston Co., NC	age 9
1920	Greenville, Greenville Co., SC	age 18, single, liviing with mother and step-father.
1930		Census record not found
1940	Butler, Greenville Co., SC	age 39, md., completed the 3rd. grade. He is employed as a spinner at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $614. He rents a home for $17. [e.d. 23-10, sheet 16A, household #244]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 9

1920

Butler, Greenville Co., SC

age 18, single, liviing with mother and step-father.

1930

Census record not found

1940

age 39, md., completed the 3rd. grade. He is employed as a spinner at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $614. He rents a home for $17. [e.d. 23-10, sheet 16A, household #244]

Family

Lillian Duncan b. 23 May 1905, d. 14 July 2000

Marriage*

Walter J. Whisnant married Lillian Duncan.

Children

Walter Jackson Whisnant Jr. b. 9 Feb 1930, d. 15 Jan 1949
Peggy Jean Whisnant

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Paul Whisnant

ID# 2980, b. 2 December 1903, d. 14 June 1988

Father*

Lemuel Emzie Whisnant b. 4 Nov 1868, d. 18 Apr 1910

Mother*

Sarah Laura Nance b. 24 Sep 1871, d. 11 Jan 1960

Marriage*

Paul Whisnant married Leila M. [unknown]

Birth*

Paul Whisnant was born on 2 December 1903 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Annie Bell Young circa 1924.

Death*

Paul Whisnant died on 14 June 1988 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC, at age 84; married.²

Burial*

He was buried in New Williamsons Chapel UMC Cem, Mooresville, Iredell Co., NC, 35.582500,-80.872778.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	High Shoals, Gaston Co., NC	age 6
1920	Greenville, Greenville Co., SC	age 16, single, living with mother and step-father
1930	Greenville, Greenville Co., SC	age 26, md., musician, musical show, 1st. md. age 19
1940	Greenville Co., SC	age 36, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a textile worker at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $700. He owns a home valued at $2500. [e.d. 23-31, sheet 9A, household #141]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 6

1920

age 16, single, living with mother and step-father

1930

age 26, md., musician, musical show, 1st. md. age 19

1940

age 36, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a textile worker at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $700. He owns a home valued at $2500. [e.d. 23-31, sheet 9A, household #141]

Obituary*

Occupation*

Paul Whisnant was a building contractor.

Family 1

Leila M. [unknown] b. 23 July 1909, d. 15 September 1999

Marriage*

He married Leila M. [unknown]

Family 2

Annie Bell Young b. circa 1907

Marriage*

Paul Whisnant married Annie Bell Young circa 1924.

Children

Anna Laura Whisnant+ b. 24 Feb 1924, d. 14 Nov 2011
Paul Whisnant Jr. b. 2 Dec 1925, d. 28 Sep 1933
Betty Jeannean Whisnant b. 25 Oct 1929, d. 30 Apr 2004
Patsy Whisnant
Mary Whisnant

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Jack Whisnant

ID# 2981, b. 27 July 1908, d. 30 March 1979

Father*

Lemuel Emzie Whisnant b. 4 Nov 1868, d. 18 Apr 1910

Mother*

Sarah Laura Nance b. 24 Sep 1871, d. 11 Jan 1960

Birth*

Jack Whisnant was born on 27 July 1908 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Ruby Nelle Mae Browning circa 1930.

Death*

Jack Whisnant died on 30 March 1979 at age 70.²

Burial*

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

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

1920

age 11

1930

age 21, md., spinner at cotton mill, 1st. md. age 21. His mother, and sister Ruby live in the household.

1940

age 31, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a section man at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $1118. He rents a home for $6. [e.d. 23-78, sheet 24B, household #450]

Family

Ruby Nelle Mae Browning b. 20 May 1913, d. 2 September 1989

Marriage*

Jack Whisnant married Ruby Nelle Mae Browning circa 1930.

Children

Kathy Whisnant
Bobby Nell Whisnant

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S28] Tombstone.

Philip Beam Hill

ID# 2982, b. 10 December 1889, d. 6 May 1973

Birth*

Philip Beam Hill was born on 10 December 1889 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Guzzie Lela Whisnant, daughter of Lemuel Emzie Whisnant and Sarah Laura Nance.

Death*

Philip Beam Hill died on 6 May 1973 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 83; married.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 20, md. 1 time 0 yrs. He and wife reside with his mother Susan E. Hill.

1920

age 30, md., works at cotton mill.

1930

age 40, md., 1st. md. age 21, works at cotton mill.

1940

age 50, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a Loom Fixer at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $1040. He rents a home for $8.

Family

Guzzie Lela Whisnant b. 12 September 1892, d. April 1983

Marriage*

Philip Beam Hill married Guzzie Lela Whisnant, daughter of Lemuel Emzie Whisnant and Sarah Laura Nance.

Children

Lucy Hill
Lois Jeanell Hill b. 11 May 1915, d. 24 Mar 2007
Max Beam Hill b. 31 Jul 1916, d. 30 Nov 2001
Margaret Dean Hill b. 7 Jun 1924, d. 19 Feb 1999

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Judge Crawford Cudd

ID# 2983, b. 12 June 1892, d. 4 June 1962

Birth*

Judge Crawford Cudd was born on 12 June 1892 in SC.¹

Marriage*

He married Bessie Pearl Whisnant, daughter of Lemuel Emzie Whisnant and Sarah Laura Nance.

Death*

Judge Crawford Cudd died on 4 June 1962 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC, at age 69.

Burial*

He was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC, 34.966389,-81.884167.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 27, md.

1930

age 38, md.

1940

age 47, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a truck driver for the city. His wage last year was $936. He rents a home for $8.

Family

Bessie Pearl Whisnant b. May 1895, d. 7 March 1963

Marriage*

Judge Crawford Cudd married Bessie Pearl Whisnant, daughter of Lemuel Emzie Whisnant and Sarah Laura Nance.

Children

Virginia Easler Cudd b. 28 May 1915, d. May 1982
Joe Lemuel Cudd b. 4 Jul 1917, d. Jul 1979
Pauline Cudd b. c 1920
Polly Cudd b. c 1921, d. 12 May 1999
J. Crawford Cudd Jr. b. c 1925
Peggy Jean Cudd b. 23 Jul 1931, d. 30 Aug 2012
Jack Cudd

Citations

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

Lillian Duncan

ID# 2984, b. 23 May 1905, d. 14 July 2000

Birth*

Lillian Duncan was born on 23 May 1905 in GA.¹

Marriage*

She married Walter J. Whisnant, son of Lemuel Emzie Whisnant and Sarah Laura Nance.

Death*

Lillian Duncan died on 14 July 2000 in Pinellas Co., FL, at age 95.¹

Census*

Lillian Duncan appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Butler, Greenville Co., SC, age 34, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is employed as a quiller at a rayon mill. Her wage last year was $676.

Family

Walter J. Whisnant b. 16 March 1901, d. 15 January 1996

Children

Walter Jackson Whisnant Jr. b. 9 Feb 1930, d. 15 Jan 1949
Peggy Jean Whisnant

Citations

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

Annie Bell Young

ID# 2985, b. circa 1907

Birth*

Annie Bell Young was born circa 1907 in SC.

Marriage*

She married Paul Whisnant, son of Lemuel Emzie Whisnant and Sarah Laura Nance, circa 1924.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 23, md., 1st. md. age 17

1940

age 34, md., completed 3 years of high school. She is employed as a textile worker at a cotton mill. Her wage last year was $550.

Family

Paul Whisnant b. 2 December 1903, d. 14 June 1988

Children

Anna Laura Whisnant+ b. 24 Feb 1924, d. 14 Nov 2011
Paul Whisnant Jr. b. 2 Dec 1925, d. 28 Sep 1933
Betty Jeannean Whisnant b. 25 Oct 1929, d. 30 Apr 2004
Patsy Whisnant
Mary Whisnant

Ruby Nelle Mae Browning

ID# 2986, b. 20 May 1913, d. 2 September 1989

Birth*

Ruby Nelle Mae Browning was born on 20 May 1913 in SC.¹

Marriage*

She married Jack Whisnant, son of Lemuel Emzie Whisnant and Sarah Laura Nance, circa 1930.

Marriage*

Ruby Nelle Mae Browning married Oliver Arthur Peeples on 30 May 1986 in Greenville Co., SC; License #1285, Oliver's 4th. marriage, and Ruby's 2nd.

Death*

Ruby Nelle Mae Browning died on 2 September 1989 at age 76.¹

Burial*

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

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 16, md., 1st. md. age 16

1940

age 26, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is employed as a winder at a cotton mill. Her wage last year was $676. Her sister Ethel B. Rogers, age 24, md. resides in the household.

Family 1

Jack Whisnant b. 27 July 1908, d. 30 March 1979

Marriage*

Ruby Nelle Mae Browning married Jack Whisnant, son of Lemuel Emzie Whisnant and Sarah Laura Nance, circa 1930.

Children

Kathy Whisnant
Bobby Nell Whisnant

Family 2

Oliver Arthur Peeples b. 18 August 1920, d. 12 September 1997

Marriage*

Ruby Nelle Mae Browning married Oliver Arthur Peeples on 30 May 1986 in Greenville Co., SC; License #1285, Oliver's 4th. marriage, and Ruby's 2nd.

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Walter Jackson Whisnant Jr.

ID# 2987, b. 9 February 1930, d. 15 January 1949

Father*

Walter J. Whisnant b. 16 Mar 1901, d. 15 Jan 1996

Mother*

Lillian Duncan b. 23 May 1905, d. 14 Jul 2000

Birth*

Walter Jackson Whisnant Jr. was born on 9 February 1930 in Greenville Co., SC.¹

Death*

He died on 15 January 1949 in ME at age 18; PFC 14th AF Motor Veh. Sq.¹

Burial*

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

Census*

Walter Jackson Whisnant Jr. appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Butler, Greenville Co., SC, age 10, completed the 2nd. grade.

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Anna Laura Whisnant

ID# 2989, b. 24 February 1924, d. 14 November 2011

Father*

Paul Whisnant b. 2 Dec 1903, d. 14 Jun 1988

Mother*

Annie Bell Young b. c 1907

Birth*

Anna Laura Whisnant was born on 24 February 1924 in Greenville, Greenville Co., SC.¹

Marriage*

She married Norris Rae Short.

Death*

Anna Laura Whisnant died on 14 November 2011 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 87.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Lakeview Memory Gardens Cem., Clover, York Co., SC, 35.041667,-81.255278.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 6

1940

age 16, single, completed 2 years of high school. She is attending school.

Obituary*

Family 1

Norris Rae Short b. 9 September 1924, d. 8 August 1992

Marriage*

Anna Laura Whisnant married Norris Rae Short.

Children

Paul Rae Short b. 30 May 1942, d. 13 Jun 2005
Norris Eugene Short b. 31 May 1944, d. 5 Apr 2014
Jeannean Short

Family 2

LeRoy Chappell

Citations

[S428] Obituary.

Betty Jeannean Whisnant

ID# 2990, b. 25 October 1929, d. 30 April 2004

Father*

Paul Whisnant b. 2 Dec 1903, d. 14 Jun 1988

Mother*

Annie Bell Young b. c 1907

Birth*

Betty Jeannean Whisnant was born on 25 October 1929 in Greenville, Greenville Co., SC.^1,2

Death*

She died on 30 April 2004 in Lexington Co., SC, at age 74.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Rocky Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Greenville, Greenville Co., SC, 34.821389,-82.269167.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 5 months

1940

age 10, completed the 5th. grade.

Nickname

Betty Jeannean Whisnant also went by the name of Botsy.

Residence*

In 1988 Betty lived in Simpsonville, Greenville Co., SC.

Family 1

Arthur Burdette Jr.

Family 2

J.Ralph Keaton

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S28] Tombstone.

Prudence Virginia Whisnant

ID# 2995, b. 25 January 1898, d. 6 October 1986

Father*

Charles Cicero Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1873, d. 27 Aug 1955

Mother*

Mary Nixon Lattimore b. 12 Oct 1875, d. 21 Dec 1954

Birth*

Prudence Virginia Whisnant was born on 25 January 1898 in Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Troy Festus Green on 16 December 1913 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC.

Death*

Prudence Virginia Whisnant died on 6 October 1986 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 88.¹

Burial*

She was buried on 8 October 1986 in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 2

1910

Colfax, Rutherford Co., NC

age 12

1920

Rutherford Co., NC

age 21, md.

1930

Rutherford Co., NC

age 32, md., 1st. md. age 16

1940

age 43, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 81-6, sheet 6B, household #101]

Note*

This was a life long farm family. Troy worked as a police officer, for the town of Forest City, NC, during the depression. He also worked a few years for Southern Railroad. Prudence was happiest while working in the garden. The 'e' was added to the 'Green' name and all the children of Prudence and Troy use it except the eldest, Charles.

Family

Troy Festus Green b. 12 January 1894, d. 9 June 1977

Marriage*

Prudence Virginia Whisnant married Troy Festus Green on 16 December 1913 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC.

Children

Charles Lenox Green b. 4 Mar 1916, d. 25 Jul 2009
Mary Ruth Greene b. 12 Sep 1919, d. 31 Jan 2004
Flay Avery Greene b. 16 Jul 1922, d. 25 Jan 1988
Ray Festus Greene b. 16 Jul 1922, d. 11 Mar 2007
Betty Lee Greene b. 1 Dec 1925, d. 3 Apr 2003
Lawson Jackson Greene
Thomas Whisnant Greene b. 19 Oct 1934, d. 15 Oct 2004

Citations

[S14] Letter, Betty Lee Greene Knopf to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Fannie Jackson Whisnant

ID# 2996, b. 22 November 1894, d. 10 July 1984

Father*

Charles Cicero Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1873, d. 27 Aug 1955

Mother*

Mary Nixon Lattimore b. 12 Oct 1875, d. 21 Dec 1954

Birth*

Fannie Jackson Whisnant was born on 22 November 1894 in Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married John Paxton Elliott on 13 July 1915 in Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Death*

Fannie Jackson Whisnant died on 10 July 1984 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 89.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Elliott Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.424444,-81.678056.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 5

1910

age 15, single, living at home

1920

age 25, md.

1930

age 36, md., 1st. md. age 22

1940

age 45, md., completed the 9th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 23-39, sheet 6B, household #99]

Family

John Paxton Elliott b. 10 August 1890, d. 10 December 1944

Marriage*

Fannie Jackson Whisnant married John Paxton Elliott on 13 July 1915 in Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Children

Thomas Forbes Elliott
Mary Belle Elliott b. 16 Mar 1920, d. 23 Apr 2013
Charlie Whisnant Elliott b. 24 Feb 1922, d. 27 Jan 2015
Margaret Marie Elliott b. 18 Mar 1923, d. 19 Apr 2015
John Paxton Elliott Jr.
Robert Hoyle Elliott b. 5 Jul 1929, d. 18 May 2009

Citations

[S14] Letter, Betty Lee Greene Knopf to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S28] Tombstone.

Nixon Lattimore Whisnant

ID# 2997, b. 20 May 1893, d. 11 April 1967

Father*

Charles Cicero Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1873, d. 27 Aug 1955

Mother*

Mary Nixon Lattimore b. 12 Oct 1875, d. 21 Dec 1954

Birth*

Nixon Lattimore Whisnant was born on 20 May 1893 in Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Ida May Philbeck on 28 June 1915 in Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Death*

Nixon Lattimore Whisnant died on 11 April 1967 at age 73.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Sandy Plains Bapt. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 7

1910

age 16, single, living at home

1920

Census record not found.

1930

age 36, md., farming, 1st. md. age 22

1940

age 46, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1000. [s.d. 10, e.d 23-39, sheet 9B, line 54, household #147]

Family

Ida May Philbeck b. 21 May 1891, d. 16 July 1977

Marriage*

Nixon Lattimore Whisnant married Ida May Philbeck on 28 June 1915 in Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Children

Buren C. Whisnant+ b. 30 Jul 1917, d. 19 Dec 1997
Buena Vista Whisnant+ b. 30 Jul 1917, d. Oct 1976
Mary Martha Whisnant

Citations

[S14] Letter, Betty Lee Greene Knopf to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Hershel Charles Albert Whisnant

ID# 2998, b. 8 June 1900, d. 1 September 1962

Father*

Charles Cicero Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1873, d. 27 Aug 1955

Mother*

Mary Nixon Lattimore b. 12 Oct 1875, d. 21 Dec 1954

Birth*

Hershel Charles Albert Whisnant was born on 8 June 1900 in NC.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Johnnie Lattimore Cabaniss on 15 February 1922 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Death*

Hershel Charles Albert Whisnant died on 1 September 1962 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 62; married.³

Burial*

He was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park Cem., Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.246944,-81.635556.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 9

1920

Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NC

age 19, single, living at home

1930

age 29, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21

1940

Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NC

age 39, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1200. [s.d. 10, e.d 23-34, sheet 1B, line 43, household #11]

Family

Johnnie Lattimore Cabaniss b. 3 April 1904, d. 16 April 1988

Marriage*

Hershel Charles Albert Whisnant married Johnnie Lattimore Cabaniss on 15 February 1922 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Children

Mary Frances Whisnant+ b. 28 Sep 1924, d. 16 Apr 2008
Charles William Whisnant+ b. 18 May 1926, d. 29 Aug 2008
Margaret Catherine Whisnant+ b. 31 Mar 1928, d. 25 May 1997
Hershel Charles Whisnant Jr.

Citations

[S14] Letter, Betty Lee Greene Knopf to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Hattie Sue Whisnant

ID# 2999, b. 13 February 1903, d. 1 August 1989

Father*

Charles Cicero Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1873, d. 27 Aug 1955

Mother*

Mary Nixon Lattimore b. 12 Oct 1875, d. 21 Dec 1954

Birth*

Hattie Sue Whisnant was born on 13 February 1903 in NC.¹

Death*

She died on 1 August 1989 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 86; never married.^2,1

Burial*

She was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 7

1920

age 16

1930

age 27, single, living at home, teaching public school.

1940

age 35, single, completed 2 years of college. She is not employed, and resides with her parents.

Citations

[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
[S14] Letter, Betty Lee Greene Knopf to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Mattie Ella Whisnant

ID# 3000, b. 10 June 1905, d. 9 October 2001

Father*

Charles Cicero Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1873, d. 27 Aug 1955

Mother*

Mary Nixon Lattimore b. 12 Oct 1875, d. 21 Dec 1954

Birth*

Mattie Ella Whisnant was born on 10 June 1905 in Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Robert Luther Lutz on 1 March 1931 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC.¹

Death*

Mattie Ella Whisnant died on 9 October 2001 in Fallston, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 96.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 4

1920

age 14

1930