Frank Douglas Whisnant

ID# 3452, b. 2 August 1890, d. 3 July 1984
Father*Daniel Webster Whisenant b. 24 Nov 1860, d. 29 Apr 1932
Mother*Susan E. Benfield b. 24 Mar 1861, d. 24 Feb 1936
Birth*Frank Douglas Whisnant was born on 2 August 1890 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mertie Alice Mincey. 
Death*Frank Douglas Whisnant died on 3 July 1984 in Buncombe Co., NC, at age 93; widowed.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 9
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 18, md. 1 time, 0 yrs.
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 29, md., farmer
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 39, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 19
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 49, md., completed 6th. grade. He is a farmer, and owns his farm valued at $2800. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-22, sheet 15A, line 31, household #221]
Obituary*
Occupation*Frank Douglas Whisnant was a farmer. 

Family

Mertie Alice Mincey b. 6 September 1890, d. 24 March 1977
Marriage*He married Mertie Alice Mincey. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Mertie Alice Mincey

ID# 3453, b. 6 September 1890, d. 24 March 1977
Birth*Mertie Alice Mincey was born on 6 September 1890 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Frank Douglas Whisnant, son of Daniel Webster Whisenant and Susan E. Benfield. 
Death*Mertie Alice Mincey died on 24 March 1977 in Watauga Co., NC, at age 86; married.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 18, md. 1 time, 0 yrs., no children
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 39, md.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 39, md., 1st. md. age 19. Her mother lives in the household.
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 49, md., completed 6th. grade, not employed.

Family

Frank Douglas Whisnant b. 2 August 1890, d. 3 July 1984
Marriage*Mertie Alice Mincey married Frank Douglas Whisnant, son of Daniel Webster Whisenant and Susan E. Benfield. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  3. [S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.

Worth Sherrill Whisnant

ID# 3454, b. 3 November 1911, d. 5 November 1993
Father*Frank Douglas Whisnant b. 2 Aug 1890, d. 3 Jul 1984
Mother*Mertie Alice Mincey b. 6 Sep 1890, d. 24 Mar 1977
Birth*Worth Sherrill Whisnant was born on 3 November 1911 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Pansy Elizabeth McFalls, daughter of William Leander McFalls and Henrietta E. Whisnant, in 1934 in Caldwell Co., NC.4 
Death*Worth Sherrill Whisnant died on 5 November 1993 in Oak Hill, Burke Co., NC, at age 82; widowed.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 8
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 18, single, living at home
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 28, md., completed 1 year high school. Works at the local furniture factory. His wage last year was $800. He owns a farmhouse valued at $600. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-22, sheet 15B, line 49, household #224]
Obituary*

Family

Pansy Elizabeth McFalls b. 9 December 1913, d. 2 February 1991
Marriage*Worth Sherrill Whisnant married Pansy Elizabeth McFalls, daughter of William Leander McFalls and Henrietta E. Whisnant, in 1934 in Caldwell Co., NC.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Harold Douglas Whisnant

ID# 3455, b. 14 February 1919, d. 7 May 1993
Harold D. Whisnant
(Photo courtesy: Nancy Puckett)
Father*Frank Douglas Whisnant b. 2 Aug 1890, d. 3 Jul 1984
Mother*Mertie Alice Mincey b. 6 Sep 1890, d. 24 Mar 1977
Birth*Harold Douglas Whisnant was born on 14 February 1919 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Nora Ellen Fox, daughter of John William Fox, on 3 November 1934.3 
Death*Harold Douglas Whisnant died on 7 May 1993 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 74; married.4 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 1 yr., 11 months
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 12
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 22, md., education 7th. grade, owns home, value $150. He operates the rip saw at furniture factory. No income last year. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-22, sheet 5A, line 34, household #71]
Obituary*3

Family

Nora Ellen Fox b. 31 March 1918, d. 2 November 1998
Marriage*Harold Douglas Whisnant married Nora Ellen Fox, daughter of John William Fox, on 3 November 1934.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S32] Letter to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  4. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Ned McLendon Whisnant

ID# 3456, b. 30 September 1920, d. 25 May 2008
Father*Frank Douglas Whisnant b. 2 Aug 1890, d. 3 Jul 1984
Mother*Mertie Alice Mincey b. 6 Sep 1890, d. 24 Mar 1977
Birth*Ned McLendon Whisnant was born on 30 September 1920 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 25 May 2008 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 87.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 9
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, not attending school, completed 7th. grade. He is employed at the local furniture factory. His wage last year was $600. He resides with his parents.
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*Ned McLendon Whisnant began military service on 16 September 1940 in NC U. S. Army enlistment. He served in Co. B, 105th. Engineers. 
Residence* In 2001 Ned lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Amanda Lee Norman
Child
  • Norma Jean Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Mary Sue Whisnant

ID# 3457, b. 25 March 1914, d. 3 July 2003
Father*Frank Douglas Whisnant b. 2 Aug 1890, d. 3 Jul 1984
Mother*Mertie Alice Mincey b. 6 Sep 1890, d. 24 Mar 1977
Birth*Mary Sue Whisnant was born on 25 March 1914 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*She married Charles S. Powell. 
Death*Mary Sue Whisnant died on 3 July 2003 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 89.2,4 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 5 yrs., 3 months
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 16, single
Residence* In 2001 Mary lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Charles S. Powell b. 7 October 1914, d. 21 August 1984
Marriage*She married Charles S. Powell. 

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S28] Tombstone.

Margaret Alice Whisnant

ID# 3458, b. 27 May 1923, d. 21 January 2001
Father*Frank Douglas Whisnant b. 2 Aug 1890, d. 3 Jul 1984
Mother*Mertie Alice Mincey b. 6 Sep 1890, d. 24 Mar 1977
Birth*Margaret Alice Whisnant was born on 27 May 1923 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 21 January 2001 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 77; never married.2 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 7
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 16, single, not attending school, completed 7th. grade, not employed.
Obituary*

Citations

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

Ruth Ann Whisnant

ID# 3459, b. 3 July 1929, d. 10 September 1952
Father*Frank Douglas Whisnant b. 2 Aug 1890, d. 3 Jul 1984
Mother*Mertie Alice Mincey b. 6 Sep 1890, d. 24 Mar 1977
Birth*Ruth Ann Whisnant was born on 3 July 1929 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 10 September 1952 in Burke Co., NC, at age 23; married.3,2 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 9 months
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 10, attending school, completed 4th. grade.

Family

Albert Wiseman

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.

Freda Williams

ID# 3460, b. 8 June 1910, d. 27 April 1985
Father*Jeff Davis Williams b. 29 Apr 1886, d. 19 Jul 1926
Mother*Eve Whisenhunt b. 30 May 1884, d. 11 Feb 1961
Birth*Freda Williams was born on 8 June 1910 in GA; She married William Landers.1 
Death*She died on 27 April 1985 at age 74.1 
Burial*She was buried in Buchanan City Cem., Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA, 33.808889,-85.191667. 
Census*Freda Williams appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA, age 9. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Margaret R. Whisenhunt

ID# 3462, b. December 1861
Father*Benjamin Michael Whisenhunt b. c 1825, d. Apr 1864
Mother*Caroline Burk b. Dec 1816, d. 1902
Birth*Margaret R. Whisenhunt was born in December 1861 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married James Riley Reid on 25 December 1879 in Newnan, Coweta Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Coweta Co., GAage 18, md.
1900Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 38, md. 20 yrs., 8 ch., 5 living
1910Mandeville, Carroll Co., GAage 49, md. 29 yrs., 10 ch., 7 living
1920Mandeville, Carroll Co., GAage 56, md.
Name Variation As of 1900, Margaret R. Whisenhunt was also known as Reide. 

Family

James Riley Reid b. 29 October 1860, d. 20 July 1925
Marriage*She married James Riley Reid on 25 December 1879 in Newnan, Coweta Co., GA. 
Children

Citations

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

James Riley Reid

ID# 3463, b. 29 October 1860, d. 20 July 1925
Birth*James Riley Reid was born on 29 October 1860 in GA. 
Marriage*He married Margaret R. Whisenhunt, daughter of Benjamin Michael Whisenhunt and Caroline Burk, on 25 December 1879 in Newnan, Coweta Co., GA. 
Death*James Riley Reid died on 20 July 1925 in GA at age 64. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Coweta Co., GAage 22, md., farmer
1900Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 41, md. 20 yrs., farmer
1910Mandeville, Carroll Co., GAage 51, md. 29 yrs., farmer
1920Mandeville, Carroll Co., GAage 60, md., farm laborer
Name Variation James Riley Reid was also known as Dink. 

Family

Margaret R. Whisenhunt b. December 1861
Marriage*He married Margaret R. Whisenhunt, daughter of Benjamin Michael Whisenhunt and Caroline Burk, on 25 December 1879 in Newnan, Coweta Co., GA. 
Children

Lula Reid

ID# 3464, b. 1880, d. circa 1973
Father*James Riley Reid b. 29 Oct 1860, d. 20 Jul 1925
Mother*Margaret R. Whisenhunt b. Dec 1861
Birth*Lula Reid was born in 1880 in GA; She married C. N. Davis. 
Death*She died circa 1973. 

Preston Clarence Reid

ID# 3466, b. 12 December 1884, d. 18 June 1975
Father*James Riley Reid b. 29 Oct 1860, d. 20 Jul 1925
Mother*Margaret R. Whisenhunt b. Dec 1861
Birth*Preston Clarence Reid was born on 12 December 1884 in Haralson Co., GA. 
Death*He died on 18 June 1975 in GA at age 90. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 16, single
1930Haralson Co., GAage 45, md.

Sallie M. Reid

ID# 3467, b. October 1894
Father*James Riley Reid b. 29 Oct 1860, d. 20 Jul 1925
Mother*Margaret R. Whisenhunt b. Dec 1861
Birth*Sallie M. Reid was born in October 1894 in Haralson Co., GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 5
1910Mandeville, Carroll Co., GAage 14

Citations

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

Mattie Reid

ID# 3468, b. circa 1903
Father*James Riley Reid b. 29 Oct 1860, d. 20 Jul 1925
Mother*Margaret R. Whisenhunt b. Dec 1861
Birth*Mattie Reid was born circa 1903 in Haralson Co., GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Mandeville, Carroll Co., GAage 7
1920Mandeville, Carroll Co., GAage 18, single, living with parents

Citations

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

Hamilton H. Reid

ID# 3469, b. circa 1904
Father*James Riley Reid b. 29 Oct 1860, d. 20 Jul 1925
Mother*Margaret R. Whisenhunt b. Dec 1861
Birth*Hamilton H. Reid was born circa 1904 in Haralson Co., GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Mandeville, Carroll Co., GAage 6
1920Mandeville, Carroll Co., GAage 16, single, living with parents

Citations

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

Joseph Henry Whisnant

ID# 3471, b. 26 September 1885, d. 28 September 1956
Father*Elam Sylvester Whisnant b. 14 Sep 1849, d. 14 Mar 1930
Mother*Ellen Louisa Benfield b. 5 Jan 1844, d. 19 Jan 1922
Birth*Joseph Henry Whisnant was born on 26 September 1885 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Olla Belle Eller circa 1918. 
Death*Joseph Henry Whisnant died on 28 September 1956 at age 71.2 
Burial*He was buried in Maury Cem., Richmond, VA, 37.506667,-77.455000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 14
1910Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 24, single, living with parents
1920Richmond, VAage 34, md., motorman, street car
1930Manchester, Chesterfield Co., VAage 46, md., billing clerk, 1st. md. age 33, no military service
Residence* In April 1942 Joseph lived in Richmond, VA.1 

Family

Olla Belle Eller b. 28 September 1894, d. 18 April 1967
Marriage*He married Olla Belle Eller circa 1918. 
Children

Citations

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

Olla Belle Eller

ID# 3472, b. 28 September 1894, d. 18 April 1967
Birth*Olla Belle Eller was born on 28 September 1894 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Henry Whisnant, son of Elam Sylvester Whisnant and Ellen Louisa Benfield, circa 1918. 
Death*Olla Belle Eller died on 18 April 1967 at age 72.1 
Burial*She was buried in Maury Cem., Richmond, VA, 37.506667,-77.455000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Richmond, VAage 25, md.
1930Manchester, Chesterfield Co., VAage 35, md., 1st. md. age 24

Family

Joseph Henry Whisnant b. 26 September 1885, d. 28 September 1956
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Hazel Virginia Whisnant

ID# 3473, b. 16 October 1921, d. 4 October 2009
Hazel V. Whisnant
(Obituary photo)
Father*Joseph Henry Whisnant b. 26 Sep 1885, d. 28 Sep 1956
Mother*Olla Belle Eller b. 28 Sep 1894, d. 18 Apr 1967
Birth*Hazel Virginia Whisnant was born on 16 October 1921 in Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Hurley Hadder Casey. 
Death*Hazel Virginia Whisnant died on 4 October 2009 in Mathews, Mathews Co., VA, at age 87.4,3 
Burial*She was buried in Smither Memorial Cem., Hudgins, Mathews Co., VA, 37.482778,-76.340556. 
Obituary*
Note*Hazel Virginia Whisnant Her chidren were: Carolyn, David, and Paul Casey. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Manchester, Chesterfield Co., VA, age 8. 

Family

Hurley Hadder Casey b. 10 August 1918, d. 11 July 2010
Marriage*She married Hurley Hadder Casey. 

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S428] Obituary.

Mattie Cornelius Whisnant

ID# 3475, b. 14 October 1872, d. 17 August 1940
Father*Elam Sylvester Whisnant b. 14 Sep 1849, d. 14 Mar 1930
Mother*Ellen Louisa Benfield b. 5 Jan 1844, d. 19 Jan 1922
Birth*Mattie Cornelius Whisnant was born on 14 October 1872 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Thomas Jefferson Barker on 3 February 1898 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Death*Mattie Cornelius Whisnant died on 17 August 1940 in Burke Co., NC, at age 67.1 
Burial*She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.81743,-81.61956.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 7
1900Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 27, md. 2 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1910North Catawba, Caldwell Co., NCage 38, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living
1920Icard, Burke Co., NCage 47, widow, rents home
1930Valdese, Burke Co., NCage 55, widow, 1st. md. age 25, weaver at cotton mill.
1940Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NCage 68, widow. [e.d. 12-26, sheet 2B]
Name Variation Mattie Cornelius Whisnant was also known as Martha. 

Family

Thomas Jefferson Barker b. 10 July 1852, d. 26 March 1919
Marriage*She married Thomas Jefferson Barker on 3 February 1898 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Thomas Jefferson Barker

ID# 3476, b. 10 July 1852, d. 26 March 1919
Birth*Thomas Jefferson Barker was born on 10 July 1852 in Wake Co., NC; His parents were Edgar Barker and Sallie Crocker. His tombstone listed his d.o.b. as 10 Jul 1855.1 
Marriage*He married Mattie Cornelius Whisnant, daughter of Elam Sylvester Whisnant and Ellen Louisa Benfield, on 3 February 1898 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Thomas Jefferson Barker died on 26 March 1919 at age 66.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.81743,-81.61956.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 44, md. 2 yrs., farmer
1910North Catawba, Caldwell Co., NCage 57, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., farmer

Family

Mattie Cornelius Whisnant b. 14 October 1872, d. 17 August 1940
Children

Citations

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

Mary Ellen Whisnant

ID# 3477, b. 25 November 1873, d. 18 December 1967
Father*Elam Sylvester Whisnant b. 14 Sep 1849, d. 14 Mar 1930
Mother*Ellen Louisa Benfield b. 5 Jan 1844, d. 19 Jan 1922
Birth*Mary Ellen Whisnant was born on 25 November 1873 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Robert Bernard Cook on 11 June 1896 in Catawba Co., NC.3,4 
Death*Mary Ellen Whisnant died on 18 December 1967 in Lincoln Co., NC, at age 94; widowed.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Maiden Municipal Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, 35.580556,-81.206667.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 6
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 26, md. 4 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 36, md. 1 time, 13 yrs., 4 ch., 2 living
1920Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NCage 46, md.
1930Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NCage 55, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NCage 66, md., completed the 7th. grade. [e.d. 55-17, sheet 28B]

Family

Robert Bernard Cook b. 9 November 1874, d. 5 December 1967
Marriage*Mary Ellen Whisnant married Robert Bernard Cook on 11 June 1896 in Catawba Co., NC.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  5. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  6. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Robert Bernard Cook

ID# 3478, b. 9 November 1874, d. 5 December 1967
Birth*Robert Bernard Cook was born on 9 November 1874 in Catawba Co., NC; His father as Frances Cook.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Ellen Whisnant, daughter of Elam Sylvester Whisnant and Ellen Louisa Benfield, on 11 June 1896 in Catawba Co., NC.2,3 
Death*Robert Bernard Cook died on 5 December 1967 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 93; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Maiden Municipal Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, 35.580556,-81.206667.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 25, md. 4 yrs., works at cotton mill.
1910Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 35, md. 1 time, 13 yrs.
1920Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NCage 45, md., farmer
1930Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NCage 55, md., 1st. md. age 21, farmer
1940Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NCage 65, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is a farmer.

Family

Mary Ellen Whisnant b. 25 November 1873, d. 18 December 1967
Marriage*Robert Bernard Cook married Mary Ellen Whisnant, daughter of Elam Sylvester Whisnant and Ellen Louisa Benfield, on 11 June 1896 in Catawba Co., NC.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  5. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

George Sylvester Whisnant

ID# 3479, b. 6 October 1879, d. 12 February 1955
Father*Elam Sylvester Whisnant b. 14 Sep 1849, d. 14 Mar 1930
Mother*Ellen Louisa Benfield b. 5 Jan 1844, d. 19 Jan 1922
Birth*George Sylvester Whisnant was born on 6 October 1879 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Lillie Frances Laney on 24 February 1907 in Catawba Co., NC.4 
Death*George Sylvester Whisnant died on 12 February 1955 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 75; married.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Lawings Chapel Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 3 months
1900Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 20, single, living with parents.
1910Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 30, md. 1 time, 3 yrs. He an his family are living with his parents.
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 40, md.
1930Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 50, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 27
1940Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 60, md., completed the 3rd. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $750. [e.d. 55-9, sheet 2B, household #28]

Family

Lillie Frances Laney b. 29 November 1880, d. 15 April 1975
Marriage*George Sylvester Whisnant married Lillie Frances Laney on 24 February 1907 in Catawba Co., NC.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Lillie Frances Laney

ID# 3480, b. 29 November 1880, d. 15 April 1975
Birth*Lillie Frances Laney was born on 29 November 1880 in NC; Her parents were Noah Elimuel Laney and Margarete Permila Caldwell.1,2 
Marriage*She married George Sylvester Whisnant, son of Elam Sylvester Whisnant and Ellen Louisa Benfield, on 24 February 1907 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Death*Lillie Frances Laney died on 15 April 1975 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 94; widowed.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Lawings Chapel Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 24, md. 1 time, 3 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living. She's living with father-in-law Elam S. Whisenant.)
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 39, md.
1930Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 49, md., 1st. md. age 26
1940Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 59, md., completed the 3rd. grade. She is not employed.

Family

George Sylvester Whisnant b. 6 October 1879, d. 12 February 1955
Marriage*Lillie Frances Laney married George Sylvester Whisnant, son of Elam Sylvester Whisnant and Ellen Louisa Benfield, on 24 February 1907 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Children

Citations

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

George Brown Whisnant

ID# 3481, b. 10 December 1907, d. 19 December 1999
Father*George Sylvester Whisnant b. 6 Oct 1879, d. 12 Feb 1955
Mother*Lillie Frances Laney b. 29 Nov 1880, d. 15 Apr 1975
Birth*George Brown Whisnant was born on 10 December 1907 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Eulalie McClure on 14 May 1939 in NC. 
Death*George Brown Whisnant died on 19 December 1999 in Watkinsville, Oconee Co., GA, at age 92.2,1 
Burial*He was buried in Alexis Bapt. Ch. Cem., Alexis, Gaston Co., NC, 35.39720,-81.12140. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 2, he and his parents are living with his grand-father Elam S. Whisenant
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 12
1930Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 22, single, living at home
1940Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 32, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a cleaner in a dry cleaning business. His wage last year was $0. He rents a home for $6. [s.d. 9, e.d. 14-11, sheet 21B, line 76, household #409]
Residence* George lived in Maiden, Catawba Co., NC.3 

Family

Eulalie McClure b. 27 August 1906, d. 18 November 1993
Marriage*He married Eulalie McClure on 14 May 1939 in NC. 
Children
  • Sybil Ann Whisnant
  • Celia Jane Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Norris Elam Whisnant

ID# 3482, b. 18 January 1915, d. 11 May 1983
Father*George Sylvester Whisnant b. 6 Oct 1879, d. 12 Feb 1955
Mother*Lillie Frances Laney b. 29 Nov 1880, d. 15 Apr 1975
Birth*Norris Elam Whisnant was born on 18 January 1915 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ina Celesta Starr on 6 October 1934.2 
Death*Norris Elam Whisnant died on 11 May 1983 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 68; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Lawings Chapel Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC; S1 US Navy, World War II. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 4 yrs., 11 months
1930Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 15, single
1940Cramerton, Gaston Co., NCage 25, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a silk inspector at a yarn mill. His wage last year was $700. He rents a home for $8. [e.d. 36-64B, sheet 10B, household #161]

Family

Ina Celesta Starr b. 31 August 1918, d. 3 September 2001
Marriage*Norris Elam Whisnant married Ina Celesta Starr on 6 October 1934.2 
Children
  • Yvonne Lee Whisnant
  • Dennis Burl Whisnant

Citations

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

Eulalie McClure

ID# 3483, b. 27 August 1906, d. 18 November 1993
Birth*Eulalie McClure was born on 27 August 1906 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married George Brown Whisnant, son of George Sylvester Whisnant and Lillie Frances Laney, on 14 May 1939 in NC. 
Death*Eulalie McClure died on 18 November 1993 in Lincoln Co., NC, at age 87; married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Alexis Bapt. Ch. Cem., Alexis, Gaston Co., NC, 35.39720,-81.12140. 
Census*Eulalie McClure appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, age 33, md., completed 4 years of college. She is not employed. 

Family

George Brown Whisnant b. 10 December 1907, d. 19 December 1999
Children
  • Sybil Ann Whisnant
  • Celia Jane Whisnant

Citations

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

Ina Celesta Starr

ID# 3487, b. 31 August 1918, d. 3 September 2001
Birth*Ina Celesta Starr was born on 31 August 1918 in Lincoln Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Norris Elam Whisnant, son of George Sylvester Whisnant and Lillie Frances Laney, on 6 October 1934.3 
Death*Ina Celesta Starr died on 3 September 2001 in Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, at age 83.1,2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Lawings Chapel Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC. 
Obituary*
Census*Ina Celesta Starr appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Cramerton, Gaston Co., NC, age 21, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is employed as a spooler at a yarn mill. Her wage last year was $672. 

Family

Norris Elam Whisnant b. 18 January 1915, d. 11 May 1983
Children
  • Yvonne Lee Whisnant
  • Dennis Burl Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Keith Jerome Whisnant

ID# 3494, b. 18 September 1971, d. 13 November 2013
Father*Dennis Burl Whisnant
Mother*Scottie D. Caldwell
Birth*Keith Jerome Whisnant was born on 18 September 1971 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 13 November 2013 in NC at age 42; Served in the U.S. Army in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. He was murdered.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Center View Bapt. Ch. Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC. 
Obituary*
Note*Keith Jerome Whisnant His children were Micah James Whisnant and Emma Grace Whisnant. Both survived him. 

Citations

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

Margaret Elizabeth Whisnant

ID# 3495, b. 12 September 1921, d. 14 May 2004
Father*George Sylvester Whisnant b. 6 Oct 1879, d. 12 Feb 1955
Mother*Lillie Frances Laney b. 29 Nov 1880, d. 15 Apr 1975
Birth*Margaret Elizabeth Whisnant was born on 12 September 1921 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*She died on 14 May 2004 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC, at age 82.2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Lawings Chapel Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 8
1940Ironton, Lincoln Co., NCage 18, single, attending school, completed 3 years of high school.
Obituary*
Residence* Margaret lived in Maiden, Catawba Co., NC. 

Citations

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

Horace Daniel Haney

ID# 3496, b. 14 August 1911, d. 6 March 1947
Birth*Horace Daniel Haney was born on 14 August 1911 in McDowell Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Ruth Elizabeth Whisenant, daughter of Parson Elmond Whisenant and Lillie Jones Thomas. 
Divorce*Horace Daniel Haney and Ruth Elizabeth Whisenant were divorced. 
Death*Horace Daniel Haney died on 6 March 1947 in McDowell Co., NC, at age 35; divorced.1 

Family

Ruth Elizabeth Whisenant b. 27 May 1915, d. 23 September 1997
Child
  • Sally Thomas Haney

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Mary Ernestine Miller

ID# 3497, b. 1 January 1924, d. 6 September 2002
Birth*Mary Ernestine Miller was born on 1 January 1924 in Dubois, Fremont Co., WY.1 
Marriage*She married John Clifton Whisenant, son of Parson Elmond Whisenant and Lillie Jones Thomas. 
Death*Mary Ernestine Miller died on 6 September 2002 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 78.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 
Obituary*

Family

John Clifton Whisenant b. 18 September 1917, d. 14 January 1978
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S422] Mecklenburg Co Register, online http://meckrod.hartic.com/search.asp?cabinet=birth

Albert Clifton Whisenant

ID# 3498, b. 13 October 1943, d. 20 October 2000
Father*John Clifton Whisenant b. 18 Sep 1917, d. 14 Jan 1978
Mother*Mary Ernestine Miller b. 1 Jan 1924, d. 6 Sep 2002
Birth*Albert Clifton Whisenant was born on 13 October 1943 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Margaret Love Griffin on 2 August 1969 in NC. 
Death*Albert Clifton Whisenant died on 20 October 2000 in Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, at age 57.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 
Occupation*Albert Clifton Whisenant was a teacher at Grimsley High School in Greensboro. 

Family

Margaret Love Griffin b. 8 December 1945, d. 14 January 2003

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

John Murray Whisenant

ID# 3500, b. 18 December 1948, d. 11 July 2011
John M. Whisenant
(Obituary Photo)
Father*John Clifton Whisenant b. 18 Sep 1917, d. 14 Jan 1978
Mother*Mary Ernestine Miller b. 1 Jan 1924, d. 6 Sep 2002
Birth*John Murray Whisenant was born on 18 December 1948 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 11 July 2011 in Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, at age 62.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444. 
Obituary*
Residence* In 2007 John lived in Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID. 

Family

Selma June Yocom

Citations

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