Scipio Weldon Whisnant III

ID# 34101, b. 23 March 1921, d. 6 February 2011
Father*Scipio Weldon Whisnant Jr. b. 15 Sep 1898, d. 28 Feb 1986
Mother*Georga Mae Forte b. 28 Oct 1899, d. 3 Nov 1973
Birth*Scipio Weldon Whisnant III was born on 23 March 1921 in Anson Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Marie Chandler. 
Death*Scipio Weldon Whisnant III died on 6 February 2011 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 89.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Anson Memorial Park Cem., Wadesboro, Anson Co., NC, 34.928611,-80.075833.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Wadesboro, Anson Co., NCage 9
1940Wadesboro, Anson Co., NCage 19, single, completed 3 years of high school. He is employed as a helper in a garage. His wage last year was $0. He resides with his parents.
Obituary*
Nickname Scipio Weldon Whisnant III also went by the name of Zip. 
Residence* In 2006 Scipio lived in Morven, Anson Co., NC. 

Family

Marie Chandler b. 17 October 1922, d. 29 January 2006
Marriage*He married Marie Chandler. 
Children

Citations

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

Caraless C. Cline

ID# 34107, b. circa 1906
Birth*Caraless C. Cline was born circa 1906 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Clara M. Whisenant, daughter of Henry Gray Whisenant and Allie L. Harris, circa 1927. 
Census*Caraless C. Cline appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, age 24, md., grocery delivery man, 1st. md. age 21. 

Family

Clara M. Whisenant b. 31 January 1906, d. 12 December 1992

Beatrice Fay Saulmon

ID# 34108, b. 19 January 1922, d. April 1986
Father*Andrew Duke Saulmon b. c 1900
Mother*Kitty Elizabeth Whisnant b. c 1904, d. 1932
Birth*Beatrice Fay Saulmon was born on 19 January 1922 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*She died in April 1986 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 64; Her married name was Watson.1,2 
Census*Beatrice Fay Saulmon appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 8. 

Citations

  1. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

William Henry Evans

ID# 34112, b. 1 December 1909, d. 30 March 1977
Father*William Waitsell Evans b. 8 Oct 1860, d. 26 Jan 1940
Mother*Margaret Ann Whisnant b. 20 May 1890, d. 26 Feb 1968
Birth*William Henry Evans was born on 1 December 1909 in NC. 
Death*He died on 30 March 1977 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, at age 67. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 4 months
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 10
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 20, single, living at home
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 30, single, completed the 5th. grade. He is employed as a carpenter in building construction. Hi wage last year was $126. He resides with his mother.

Alma Page

ID# 34113, b. circa 1898
Birth*Alma Page was born circa 1898 in NC. 
Marriage*She married Elbert Bostic Whisenant, son of William Jackson Whisenant and Minnie Mary Ann Barber, circa 1916. 

Family

Elbert Bostic Whisenant b. 5 May 1896, d. 16 April 1967
Children

Mary Florence Whisenant

ID# 34114, b. 11 December 1917, d. 14 June 2003
Father*Elbert Bostic Whisenant b. 5 May 1896, d. 16 Apr 1967
Mother*Alma Page b. c 1898
Birth*Mary Florence Whisenant was born on 11 December 1917 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Alvin Rhyne. 
Death*Mary Florence Whisenant died on 14 June 2003 in Drexel, Burke Co., NC, at age 85; widowed.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 2, living with Whisenant grand-parents.
1930Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 12
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 22, md., completed 7th. grade. Employed as a winder at the cotton mill. Wage last year was $750. She resides in her father's household. No husband listed, but her married name is "Rhyne".
Residence* In 1998 Mary lived in Drexel, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Alvin Rhyne b. 1 October 1910, d. 28 May 2003
Marriage*She married Alvin Rhyne. 
Children
  • Michael Alviin Rhyne3
  • Mark Stephen Rhyne3

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

Margaret Aleta Whisenant

ID# 34115, b. 15 March 1923, d. 17 February 2013
Father*Elbert Bostic Whisenant b. 5 May 1896, d. 16 Apr 1967
Mother*Alma Page b. c 1898
Marriage*Margaret Aleta Whisenant married Paula H. Pressley. 
Birth*Margaret Aleta Whisenant was born on 15 March 1923 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 17 February 2013 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 89.2 
Burial*She was buried in Westview Gardens Cem., Bessemer City, Gaston Co., NC, 35.271667,-81.262778.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 7
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 17, single, attending school, completed 3rd. year of high school.
Obituary*
Residence* In October 2010 Margaret lived in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC. 

Family

Paula H. Pressley
Marriage*She married Paula H. Pressley. 
Children
  • Ronald E. Pressley3
  • Paulo Davn Pressley3

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Marie Alma Whisenant

ID# 34117, b. 30 April 1926, d. 21 July 1998
Father*Elbert Bostic Whisenant b. 5 May 1896, d. 16 Apr 1967
Mother*Alma Page b. c 1898
Birth*Marie Alma Whisenant was born on 30 April 1926 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Donald Wesley Henley. 
Death*Marie Alma Whisenant died on 21 July 1998 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 72; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Hillcrest Mem. Park Cem., Burke Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 4
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 13, attending school, completed 8th. grade.
Obituary* 

Family

Donald Wesley Henley
Marriage*Marie Alma Whisenant married Donald Wesley Henley. 
Children

Citations

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

Lettis Ruth Whisnant

ID# 34118, b. 21 April 1930, d. 6 May 1930
Father*Adam Gilbert Whisnant b. 24 Feb 1890, d. 17 Dec 1951
Mother*Annie Mae Padgett b. c 1901, d. 12 Jul 1933
Birth*Lettis Ruth Whisnant was born on 21 April 1930 in Cleveland Co., NC; Note: Not sure why she would be listed in the 1930 census because she was born after the census cutoff date of 1 Apr 1930.1 
Death*She died on 6 May 1930 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Burial*She was buried in Sharon Meth. Cem., Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Name Variation Lettis Ruth Whisnant was also known as Lita Ruth Whisnant.1 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, age 1 month. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Alpha E. Francis1

ID# 34119, b. 27 July 1898, d. 22 October 1988
Birth*Alpha E. Francis was born on 27 July 1898 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married James Marvin Whisnant, son of Jacob T. Whisnant and Sarah E. Randall, circa 1930.2 
Death*Alpha E. Francis died on 22 October 1988 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 90; widow.1 
Burial*She was buried in Pleasant Hill Bapt. Cem., Cleveland Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 31, md., 1st. md. age 31
1940Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 41, md., completed 1 year of high school, not employed. Her mother Fannie Francis, age 71, widowed also resides in the household.

Family

James Marvin Whisnant b. 9 September 1886, d. 25 September 1965
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Cleo Whisonant

ID# 34120, b. 19 May 1890, d. 6 May 1966
Father*Calvin Monroe Whisonant b. 3 Aug 1866, d. 4 Jul 1932
Mother*Sarah F. Castles b. 5 Mar 1870, d. 16 Sep 1937
Birth*Cleo Whisonant was born on 19 May 1890 in SC.1 
Death*She died on 6 May 1966 at age 75.1 
Burial*She was buried in Hickory Grove Cem., Hickory Grove, York Co., SC, 34.986944,-81.387222. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hickory Grove, York Co., SCage 10
1910Chester, Chester Co., SCage 19, single, living at home.
1930Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 30, single, living at home. (Note: age incorrectly listed on census.)
1940Census record not found.

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Jasper Horace Grigg

ID# 34122, b. 29 June 1893, d. 17 September 1983
Birth*Jasper Horace Grigg was born on 29 June 1893 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Lula Edith Whisnant, daughter of John Franklin Whisnant and Lula Etta Houser, circa 1923. 
Death*Jasper Horace Grigg died on 17 September 1983 at age 90.1 
Burial*He was buried in Sunset Cem., Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.295833,-81.546389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 36, md., war vet., superintendent, county schools, 1st. md. age 29
1940Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 46, md., completed 5 years of college. He is employed as Superintendent of county school. He owns a home valued at $5500.

Family

Lula Edith Whisnant b. 20 February 1898, d. 31 October 1986
Child
  • Dorothy Grigg

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Junie Mae Whisnant

ID# 34124, b. 11 January 1921, d. 16 August 1992
Father*John Marvin Whisnant b. 23 Aug 1881, d. 9 Aug 1951
Mother*Zula Digh b. 10 Dec 1887, d. 26 Mar 1962
Birth*Junie Mae Whisnant was born on 11 January 1921 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married David Clyde Melton.2 
Death*Junie Mae Whisnant died on 16 August 1992 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 71; married.3,1 
Burial*She was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Casar, Cleveland Co., NCage 9
1940Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 18, single, attending school, completed 3 years of high school.

Family

David Clyde Melton b. 9 March 1915, d. 18 March 1994
Child
  • Nellie Sue Melton4

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

David Jackson

ID# 34125, b. circa 1909
Referenceblack race
Birth*David Jackson was born circa 1909 in SC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 21, md., farm helper, 1st. md. age 19
1940Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 30, md., completed 4 years of school. He is employed as a Janitor at the Post Office. His wage last year was $380.

Family

Omie Whisnant

Vista Anna Cartwright

ID# 34126, b. 11 April 1851, d. 19 April 1936
Birth*Vista Anna Cartwright was born on 11 April 1851 in Keokuk, Lee Co., IA; Note: Her death certificate listed her father as "Peter Cartwright". The informant was V. D. Loftis, Memphis, Tennessee. She married Thomas Jefferson Loftiss on 29 Jul 1868.1 
Marriage*She married Samuel Poston Whisenant, son of George Whisenant and Mary Hoppis; Note: I never found a marriage record for Samuel and Vista. 
Death*Vista Anna Cartwright died on 19 April 1936 in Bakersfield, Ozark Co., MO, at age 85; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cem., Ozark Co., MO. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Willow Springs, Howell Co., MOage 49, widowed
1930Bayou, Ozark Co., MOage 78, md., 1st. md. age 17

Family

Samuel Poston Whisenant b. 11 May 1847, d. 22 April 1936

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Carrie Elizabeth Yarborough

ID# 34128, b. 10 November 1886, d. 6 March 1962
Birth*Carrie Elizabeth Yarborough was born on 10 November 1886 in AL; daughter of John A. and Margret H. Yarborough. 
Marriage*She married Charles Franklin Whisenhunt, son of Thomas L. Whisenhunt and Rutha Elizabeth Hale, on 13 March 1905 in Montgomery Co., AR; Note: I found a marriage record for Charles F. Whisenhunt, b.c. 1887, and Artilissie Yarborough, b.c. 1886, married 13 Mar 1905, in Montgomery Co., AR. Can anyone tell me if Carrie & Artilissie are the same person.1 
Divorce*Carrie Elizabeth Yarborough and Charles Franklin Whisenhunt were divorced before 1940. 
Death*Carrie Elizabeth Yarborough died on 6 March 1962 in Shelby Co., TX, at age 75.2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Blair Cem., Timpson, Shelby Co., TX, 31.864167,-94.430278.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Parks, Montgomery Co., ARage 14, single, resides with parents
1910Shelby Co., TXage 24, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1930Missouri, Montgomery Co., ARage 45, md., 1st. md. age 20, census lists name as "Dara"
1940Shelby Co., TXage 54, widow, completed the 4th. grade. [e.d. 210-22, sheet 4B, household #75]
Name Variation Carrie Elizabeth Yarborough was also known as Artilissie L. C.1 
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Carrie lived in Shelby Co., TX.4 

Family

Charles Franklin Whisenhunt b. 12 April 1870, d. 2 July 1961
Marriage*She married Charles Franklin Whisenhunt, son of Thomas L. Whisenhunt and Rutha Elizabeth Hale, on 13 March 1905 in Montgomery Co., AR; Note: I found a marriage record for Charles F. Whisenhunt, b.c. 1887, and Artilissie Yarborough, b.c. 1886, married 13 Mar 1905, in Montgomery Co., AR. Can anyone tell me if Carrie & Artilissie are the same person.1 
Divorce*Carrie Elizabeth Yarborough and Charles Franklin Whisenhunt were divorced before 1940. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Ellis Jackson Whisenhunt

ID# 34129, b. 8 March 1912, d. 1 March 1951
Father*Charles Franklin Whisenhunt b. 12 Apr 1870, d. 2 Jul 1961
Mother*Carrie Elizabeth Yarborough b. 10 Nov 1886, d. 6 Mar 1962
Birth*Ellis Jackson Whisenhunt was born on 8 March 1912 in Timpson, Shelby Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Celeta E. Bass on 25 July 1938 in Shelby Co., TX. 
Death*Ellis Jackson Whisenhunt died on 1 March 1951 in Harris Co., TX, at age 38; married.1,3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Blair Cem., Timpson, Shelby Co., TX, 31.864167,-94.430278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Census record not found
1930Missouri, Montgomery Co., ARage 18, single, living at home
1940Shelby Co., TXage 28, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $2. In the household is a nephew Roy R. Windham, age 7. [e.d. 210-25, sheet 1A, household #7]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Ellis lived in Shelby Co., TX.4 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 25 November 1940 in TX U. S. Army enlistment. 

Family

Celeta E. Bass b. 13 June 1918, d. 10 October 1993
Marriage*He married Celeta E. Bass on 25 July 1938 in Shelby Co., TX. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Mildred Irene Whisenhunt

ID# 34130, b. 22 January 1916, d. 3 July 1990
Father*Charles Franklin Whisenhunt b. 12 Apr 1870, d. 2 Jul 1961
Mother*Carrie Elizabeth Yarborough b. 10 Nov 1886, d. 6 Mar 1962
Birth*Mildred Irene Whisenhunt was born on 22 January 1916 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Lonnie Gilbert Windham on 26 April 1937 in Shelby Co., TX. 
Death*Mildred Irene Whisenhunt died on 3 July 1990 in Shelby Co., TX, at age 74.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Missouri, Montgomery Co., ARage 16
1940Rusk Co., TXage 22, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 201-26, sheet 10B, household #186]

Family

Lonnie Gilbert Windham b. 7 May 1913, d. 8 January 1983
Children
  • Jimmy Doyle Windham
  • Diana Kay Windham
  • Richard Arlind Windham

Citations

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

Jessie Mizy Whisenhunt

ID# 34131, b. 4 September 1923, d. 7 July 2005
Father*Charles Franklin Whisenhunt b. 12 Apr 1870, d. 2 Jul 1961
Mother*Carrie Elizabeth Yarborough b. 10 Nov 1886, d. 6 Mar 1962
Birth*Jessie Mizy Whisenhunt was born on 4 September 1923 in TX. 
Marriage*She married Travis Woodrow Belrose on 27 December 1938 in Shelby Co., TX. 
Death*Jessie Mizy Whisenhunt died on 7 July 2005 at age 81. 
Burial*She was buried in New Hope Cem., Shelby Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Missouri, Montgomery Co., ARage 7
1940Shelby Co., TXage 15, md., completed 2 years of high school. [e.d. 210-5, sheet 14B]

Family

Travis Woodrow Belrose b. 13 May 1918, d. 8 March 1966
Children
  • Travis Woodrow Belrose Jr. b. 16 Nov 1942, d. 25 Aug 1997
  • Barbara Ann Belrose
  • Gary Don Belrose
  • Sherry Lynn Belrose
  • Charles Wayne Belrose

Virginia Patsy Whisenhunt

ID# 34132, b. 6 July 1927, d. 12 February 1950
Father*Charles Franklin Whisenhunt b. 12 Apr 1870, d. 2 Jul 1961
Mother*Carrie Elizabeth Yarborough b. 10 Nov 1886, d. 6 Mar 1962
Birth*Virginia Patsy Whisenhunt was born on 6 July 1927 in AR.1 
Death*She died on 12 February 1950 in Shelby Co., TX, at age 22; married, died during a tornado.1 
Burial*She was buried in Blair Cem., Timpson, Shelby Co., TX, 31.864167,-94.430278.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Missouri, Montgomery Co., ARage 2 yrs., 11 month, census listed name as "Vernice"
1940Rusk Co., TXage 12, attending school, completed the 6th. grade. She resides with her father.
Name Variation As of 1930, Virginia Patsy Whisenhunt was also known as Vernice.2 
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Virginia lived in Shelby Co., TX.2 

Family

Wilburn Leon Fults
Children

Citations

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

Alice Irene Hyde

ID# 34133
Marriage*Alice Irene Hyde married Carlos G. Whisenant, son of Jessie Preston Whisenant and Ester Inez Harris. 

Family

Carlos G. Whisenant b. 8 February 1920, d. November 1981

Claude Rufus Whisnant

ID# 34134, b. 29 October 1921, d. 25 October 2010
Father*Luther S. Whisnant b. 1 Aug 1901, d. 30 Sep 1964
Mother*Maude Mae Pendergrass b. 11 Apr 1900, d. 6 May 1982
Birth*Claude Rufus Whisnant was born on 29 October 1921 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Edith Mae Barrier. 
Death*Claude Rufus Whisnant died on 25 October 2010 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 88; U.S. W.W. II Navy Vet.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Blue Ridge Memorial Park Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Lower Creek, Caldwell Co., NCage 8
1940Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 18, single, completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a cabinet worker at a furniture factory. His wage last year was $300. He resides with his parents.
Obituary*
Residence* In 2004 Claude lived in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC. 

Family

Edith Mae Barrier b. 19 July 1918, d. 16 March 1981
Marriage*He married Edith Mae Barrier. 

Citations

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

Luther James Whisnant

ID# 34136, b. 1 January 1925, d. 5 February 2004
Father*Luther S. Whisnant b. 1 Aug 1901, d. 30 Sep 1964
Mother*Maude Mae Pendergrass b. 11 Apr 1900, d. 6 May 1982
Birth*Luther James Whisnant was born on 1 January 1925 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 5 February 2004 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 79.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Blue Ridge Memorial Park Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Lower Creek, Caldwell Co., NCage 5 yrs., 2 months
1940Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 15, not attending school. He had completed 1 year of high school.
Obituary*

Citations

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

Eugene Edmond Whisnant

ID# 34137, b. 18 July 1926, d. 13 November 1999
Father*Luther S. Whisnant b. 1 Aug 1901, d. 30 Sep 1964
Mother*Maude Mae Pendergrass b. 11 Apr 1900, d. 6 May 1982
Birth*Eugene Edmond Whisnant was born on 18 July 1926 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Juanita Mae Beard in 1948 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Death*Eugene Edmond Whisnant died on 13 November 1999 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 73; widowed.1,2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Lower Creek, Caldwell Co., NCage 3 yrs., 10 months
1940Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 13, attending school, completed the 5th. grade.
Milit-Beg*Eugene Edmond Whisnant began military service on 17 November 1944 in SC U. S. Army enlistment. 
Note*He Note: death record for Caldwell Co., NC, book 86, page 533 lists his mother as Maude Montgomery. 

Family

Juanita Mae Beard b. 8 January 1930, d. 7 May 1990
Marriage*He married Juanita Mae Beard in 1948 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Children
  • Regina Kay Whisnant
  • Eddie Lamont Whisnant
  • Betty Arlene Whisnant
  • Rebecca Lee Whisnant
  • Alta Sue Whisnant
  • Anita Lou Whisnant
  • Emily Yvonne Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Irene Vivian Whisnant

ID# 34139, b. 31 July 1929, d. 14 October 2003
Father*Luther S. Whisnant b. 1 Aug 1901, d. 30 Sep 1964
Mother*Maude Mae Pendergrass b. 11 Apr 1900, d. 6 May 1982
Birth*Irene Vivian Whisnant was born on 31 July 1929 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*She died on 14 October 2003 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 74.1 
Burial*She was buried in Blue Ridge Memorial Park Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Lower Creek, Caldwell Co., NCage 8 months
1940Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 11, attending school, completed the 4th. grade.
Obituary*

Family

Jesse Franklin Justice Jr.
Children

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.
  4. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Bruce Stanhope Whisenant

ID# 34140, b. 27 September 1926, d. 25 August 1977
Father*William Leonard Whisenant Sr. b. 11 May 1887, d. 19 Feb 1979
Mother*Minnie Coffey b. 12 Jun 1890, d. 1 Aug 1976
Birth*Bruce Stanhope Whisenant was born on 27 September 1926 in NC.1 
Death*He died on 25 August 1977 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 50. 
Burial*He was buried in Piney Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 36.02359,-81.48353. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Mulberry, Caldwell Co., NCage 5
1940Patterson, Caldwell Co., NCage 13, completed the 5th. grade.
Name Variation Bruce Stanhope Whisenant was also known as Stanford Whisenant. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 7 September 1942 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 14 August 1946. 

Family

Mildred Mae Scott
Children
  • Pamela Janine Whisenant
  • Penny Sue Whisenant

Citations

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

George Phifer Roper Jr.

ID# 34141, b. 18 June 1922, d. 28 March 1933
Father*George Phifer Roper b. 10 May 1895, d. 16 Jul 1967
Mother*Mable Lee Whisnant b. 30 Apr 1899, d. 13 Apr 1963
Birth*George Phifer Roper Jr. was born on 18 June 1922 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 28 March 1933 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 10.1 
Census*George Phifer Roper Jr. appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, age 8. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Joe Edwin Whitener

ID# 34144, b. 17 August 1926, d. 15 October 1987
Father*Lesley Eugene Whitener b. c 1902
Mother*Lillie Ruth Whisnant b. 24 Jan 1904, d. 11 Oct 1995
Birth*Joe Edwin Whitener was born on 17 August 1926 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 15 October 1987 at age 61.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 3 yrs., 4 months
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 13, completed 1 year of high school.

Citations

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

Commodore D. Shook Jr.

ID# 34146, b. 3 October 1928, d. December 1982
Father*Commodore D. Shook b. 16 May 1894, d. 5 Feb 1972
Mother*Matilda Alda Whisenant b. 24 Jun 1900, d. 27 Jul 1955
Birth*Commodore D. Shook Jr. was born on 3 October 1928 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died in December 1982 at age 54.2 
Census*Commodore D. Shook Jr. appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, age 1 yr., 5 months. 

Citations

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

Alice Muriel Whisnant

ID# 34148, b. 3 July 1927, d. 16 March 1996
Father*Stearl Robert Whisnant b. 2 Oct 1903, d. 15 Aug 1950
Mother*Louretta Catherine Wall b. 16 Jun 1907, d. 9 Oct 1982
Birth*Alice Muriel Whisnant was born on 3 July 1927 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 16 March 1996 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 68; married. Her married name was Griffin.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 2 yrs., 7 months
1940Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 12, attending school, completed 6th. grade.

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

John Everett Whisnant Jr.

ID# 34149, b. 10 March 1923, d. 20 February 1996
Father*John Everett Whisnant b. 5 Oct 1877, d. 18 Dec 1949
Mother*Lucy Harrison b. 16 Jul 1886, d. 13 Oct 1969
Birth*John Everett Whisnant Jr. was born on 10 March 1923 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Betty Sue McFarland. 
Death*John Everett Whisnant Jr. died on 20 February 1996 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 72; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Moriah U.M. Cem., Casar, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930High Shoals, Gaston Co., NCage 7
1940Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NCage 17, single, completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a farm helper. He resides with his parents.
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*John Everett Whisnant Jr. began military service on 25 March 1943 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 21 October 1945. 
Note*He and Jane Ellen Whisnant Does anyone know if Jane Ellen is a daughter of John Everett Whisnant? 

Family

Betty Sue McFarland b. 23 July 1930, d. 23 January 2001
Marriage*John Everett Whisnant Jr. married Betty Sue McFarland. 
Children
  • Carolyn Rena Whisnant
  • Charles Edward Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Mattie Evelyn Whisnant

ID# 34150, b. 23 October 1925, d. 17 July 2010
Father*John Everett Whisnant b. 5 Oct 1877, d. 18 Dec 1949
Mother*Lucy Harrison b. 16 Jul 1886, d. 13 Oct 1969
Birth*Mattie Evelyn Whisnant was born on 23 October 1925 in Rutherford Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Clarence Thomas Hamrick. 
Marriage*Mattie Evelyn Whisnant married Paul Lovelace Holland on 2 July 1948.2 
Death*Mattie Evelyn Whisnant died on 17 July 2010 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 84.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Alexander Mills Cem., Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC, 35.30591,-81.85662. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930High Shoals, Gaston Co., NCage 4
1940Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NCage 14, completed the 6th. grade.
Obituary*

Family 1

Clarence Thomas Hamrick b. 23 October 1923, d. 7 June 1947
Marriage*Mattie Evelyn Whisnant married Clarence Thomas Hamrick. 

Family 2
Child

Family 3

Paul Lovelace Holland b. 4 November 1923, d. 24 April 2009
Marriage*Mattie Evelyn Whisnant married Paul Lovelace Holland on 2 July 1948.2 
Children
  • Donna Jean Holland
  • Paul Keith Holland

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.