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Dorinda Louise Whisonant

ID# 4201, b. 20 April 1825, d. 21 May 1898

Father*

Aaron W. Whisonant b. 1802, d. 6 Oct 1872

Mother*

Martha Hardin b. 26 Sep 1799, d. 13 Jul 1880

Birth*

Dorinda Louise Whisonant was born on 20 April 1825 in York Co., SC.

Marriage*

She married John Dover circa 1843 in York Co., SC.

Death*

Dorinda Louise Whisonant died on 21 May 1898 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 73.

Burial*

She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	York Co., SC
1860	York Co., SC
1870	York Co., SC	age 45, md.
1880	Cherokee, York Co., SC	age 55, md.

Family

John Dover b. 22 May 1816, d. 18 July 1889

Marriage*

Dorinda Louise Whisonant married John Dover circa 1843 in York Co., SC.

Children

Felix Hill Dover b. 19 Jan 1844, d. 23 Nov 1914
George Dover b. c 1847, d. 1890
Daniel D. Dover b. 20 May 1847, d. 26 Nov 1908
Theresa Dover b. 1850, d. 11 Jul 1902
Martha Dover b. 28 Jun 1852, d. 1 Jan 1893
Perry Dover b. 1 Jul 1856, d. 25 Sep 1922
Mary Dover b. 18 Jul 1859, d. 24 Apr 1941
Pamela Dover b. 29 Aug 1861, d. 6 Nov 1921
William A. Dover b. 11 Feb 1866, d. 19 Sep 1929

John Dover

ID# 4202, b. 22 May 1816, d. 18 July 1889

Birth*

John Dover was born on 22 May 1816 in York Co., SC.

Marriage*

He married Dorinda Louise Whisonant, daughter of Aaron W. Whisonant and Martha Hardin, circa 1843 in York Co., SC.

Death*

John Dover died on 18 July 1889 at age 73.

Burial*

He was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

York Co., SC

1860

York Co., SC

age 44, md., farmer

1870

York Co., SC

age 60, md., farming

1880

Cherokee, York Co., SC

age 64, md., farmer

Family

Dorinda Louise Whisonant b. 20 April 1825, d. 21 May 1898

Marriage*

John Dover married Dorinda Louise Whisonant, daughter of Aaron W. Whisonant and Martha Hardin, circa 1843 in York Co., SC.

Children

Felix Hill Dover b. 19 Jan 1844, d. 23 Nov 1914
George Dover b. c 1847, d. 1890
Daniel D. Dover b. 20 May 1847, d. 26 Nov 1908
Theresa Dover b. 1850, d. 11 Jul 1902
Martha Dover b. 28 Jun 1852, d. 1 Jan 1893
Perry Dover b. 1 Jul 1856, d. 25 Sep 1922
Mary Dover b. 18 Jul 1859, d. 24 Apr 1941
Pamela Dover b. 29 Aug 1861, d. 6 Nov 1921
William A. Dover b. 11 Feb 1866, d. 19 Sep 1929

Caroline A. Willard

ID# 4203, b. 19 September 1831, d. 21 April 1896

Birth*

Caroline A. Willard was born on 19 September 1831 in SC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Perry Whisonant, son of Aaron W. Whisonant and Martha Hardin.

Death*

Caroline A. Willard died on 21 April 1896 at age 64.²

Burial*

She was buried in Whisnant-Roger Cem., Union Co., SC.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1860	Unionville, Union Co., SC	age 27
1880	Union, Union Co., SC	age 48, widow

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

Unionville, Union Co., SC

age 27

1880

Union, Union Co., SC

age 48, widow

Family

Perry Whisonant b. 15 September 1832, d. 30 July 1862

Children

Pelnora Clemetine Whisenant b. Jan 1860, d. 21 May 1861
Perry Cornelius Whisnant+ b. 5 Jan 1863, d. 4 Dec 1942

Citations

[S24] Letter, Dana Lynn Schulter to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.
[S28] Tombstone.

Perry C. Manning

ID# 4204, b. May 1844

Birth*

Perry C. Manning was born in May 1844 in SC.¹

Marriage*

He married Parmelia Whisonant, daughter of Aaron W. Whisonant and Martha Hardin, circa 1875.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	Crowder Mountain, Gaston Co., NC	age 37, md., works on farm
1900	Kings Mountain, York Co., SC	age 56, md. 22 yrs., day laborer
1910	Kings Mountain, York Co., SC	age 61, md. 1 time, 35 yrs., does odd jobs.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

Crowder Mountain, Gaston Co., NC

age 37, md., works on farm

1900

Kings Mountain, York Co., SC

age 56, md. 22 yrs., day laborer

1910

Kings Mountain, York Co., SC

age 61, md. 1 time, 35 yrs., does odd jobs.

Family

Parmelia Whisonant b. 9 April 1836, d. 25 March 1912

Citations

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

Luke C. Wesson

ID# 4205, b. 22 October 1844, d. 4 December 1925

Birth*

Luke C. Wesson was born on 22 October 1844 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Whisonant, daughter of Aaron W. Whisonant and Martha Hardin.

Death*

Luke C. Wesson died on 4 December 1925 at age 81.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	Cherokee, York Co., SC	age 35, md., farmer
1920	Grover, Cleveland Co., NC	age 79, md.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

Cherokee, York Co., SC

age 35, md., farmer

1920

Grover, Cleveland Co., NC

age 79, md.

Family

Mary Whisonant b. 27 July 1840, d. 20 March 1924

Children

John Cornellis Wesson b. 15 May 1871, d. 22 Jul 1951
Martha E. Wesson b. c 1877
Ava M. Wesson b. c 1879

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Muscogee Howell

ID# 4206, b. 8 November 1867, d. 17 May 1944

Father*

Lawson C. Howell b. 26 Feb 1833, d. 2 May 1910

Mother*

Martha Whisonant b. 27 Jul 1840, d. 14 Nov 1880

Birth*

Muscogee Howell was born on 8 November 1867 in SC; She married Robert G. McMackin.¹

Death*

She died on 17 May 1944 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 76; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Bethany ARP Cem., Clover, York Co., SC, 35.122500,-81.305833.¹

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Aaron Howell

ID# 4207, b. 29 May 1869, d. 30 June 1948

Father*

Lawson C. Howell b. 26 Feb 1833, d. 2 May 1910

Mother*

Martha Whisonant b. 27 Jul 1840, d. 14 Nov 1880

Birth*

Aaron Howell was born on 29 May 1869 in NC.

Death*

He died on 30 June 1948 in Columbia, Lexington Co., SC, at age 79.

Marietta Mary Howell

ID# 4208, b. 9 December 1870, d. 7 January 1941

Father*

Lawson C. Howell b. 26 Feb 1833, d. 2 May 1910

Mother*

Martha Whisonant b. 27 Jul 1840, d. 14 Nov 1880

Birth*

Marietta Mary Howell was born on 9 December 1870 in SC; She married John Watson Pursley.

Death*

She died on 7 January 1941 at age 70.

Ellen Howell

ID# 4209, b. 23 September 1872, d. 31 May 1911

Father*

Lawson C. Howell b. 26 Feb 1833, d. 2 May 1910

Mother*

Martha Whisonant b. 27 Jul 1840, d. 14 Nov 1880

Birth*

Ellen Howell was born on 23 September 1872 in SC.

Death*

He died on 31 May 1911 at age 38.

Nickname

Ellen Howell also went by the name of Ella.

Martha Howell

ID# 4210, b. 7 November 1880, d. 10 August 1881

Father*

Lawson C. Howell b. 26 Feb 1833, d. 2 May 1910

Mother*

Martha Whisonant b. 27 Jul 1840, d. 14 Nov 1880

Birth*

Martha Howell was born on 7 November 1880.

Death*

She died on 10 August 1881.

Davidson J. Whisonant

ID# 4245, b. 20 January 1818, d. 17 April 1892

Father*

Joseph R. Whisonant b. 1789, d. 26 Feb 1870

Mother*

Unity Hardin b. 5 Aug 1790, d. 16 Jun 1871

Birth*

Davidson J. Whisonant was born on 20 January 1818 in York Co., SC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth E. Strain.

Death*

Davidson J. Whisonant died on 17 April 1892 at age 74.²

Burial*

He was buried in Allen Cem., Allen, Collin Co., TX, 33.100278,-96.665000.³

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	York Co., SC	age 32, farmer, real estate value $600.
1860	Antioch, York Co., SC	age 41, farmer, real estate value $1500., personal property value $563.
1870		Census record not found
1880	Collin Co., TX	age 62, md., farmer

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

York Co., SC

age 32, farmer, real estate value $600.

1860

Antioch, York Co., SC

age 41, farmer, real estate value $1500., personal property value $563.

1870

Census record not found

1880

Collin Co., TX

age 62, md., farmer

Nickname

Davidson J. Whisonant also went by the name of David.

Name Variation

As of 1 June 1860, Davidson J. Whisonant was also known as Whisenant.⁴

Note*

He and David Whisnant I believe this is the same person, but haven't proved it yet.

Family

Elizabeth E. Strain b. 13 May 1823, d. 28 August 1894

Marriage*

Davidson J. Whisonant married Elizabeth E. Strain.

Children

Rufus C. Whisonant b. c 1844, d. 22 Nov 1863
Emiline Ann Whisonant+ b. 22 Feb 1845, d. 30 Jul 1928
Joseph Nance Whisonant b. 1848
James Canceler Whisenant+ b. 15 Sep 1851, d. 8 Jul 1935
Susan Jane Whisonant+ b. 17 Jan 1855, d. 18 Dec 1940

Citations

[S50] Family Bible.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Cinthia Whisonant

ID# 4246, b. 7 February 1820, d. 21 July 1822

Father*

Joseph R. Whisonant b. 1789, d. 26 Feb 1870

Mother*

Unity Hardin b. 5 Aug 1790, d. 16 Jun 1871

Birth*

Cinthia Whisonant was born on 7 February 1820.^1,2

Death*

She died on 21 July 1822 at age 2.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833.

Name Variation

Cinthia Whisonant was also known as Cynthia.²

Citations

[S50] Family Bible.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

James A. Whisnant

ID# 4247, b. 5 October 1856, d. 18 May 1931

Father*

Adam Whisnant b. b 1841

Mother*

Nancy [unknown]

Birth*

James A. Whisnant was born on 5 October 1856 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Martha Ann Lingerfelt on 3 April 1881.

Marriage*

James A. Whisnant married Emma Jenkins on 12 June 1925 in Lincoln Co., NC.

Death*

James A. Whisnant died on 18 May 1931 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 74; widowed. He was buried in Lincoln Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1860		Census record not found
1870		Census record not found
1880	North Brook, Lincoln Co., NC	age 22, farm laborer on the William Camp farm.
1900	Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC	age 42, md. 21 yrs., farm laborer
1910	Dallas, Gaston Co., NC	age 50, md. 1 time, 30 yrs., works in cotton mill
1920	Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC	age 64, md., sweeper, cotton mill
1930	Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC	age 73, widowed, works at cotton mill, 1st. md. age 24. Currently living with son George T. Whisnant.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

Census record not found

1870

Census record not found

1880

North Brook, Lincoln Co., NC

age 22, farm laborer on the William Camp farm.

1900

Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC

age 42, md. 21 yrs., farm laborer

1910

Dallas, Gaston Co., NC

age 50, md. 1 time, 30 yrs., works in cotton mill

1920

Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC

age 64, md., sweeper, cotton mill

1930

Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC

age 73, widowed, works at cotton mill, 1st. md. age 24. Currently living with son George T. Whisnant.

Family 1

Martha Ann Lingerfelt b. June 1861, d. 25 February 1923

Marriage*

James A. Whisnant married Martha Ann Lingerfelt on 3 April 1881.

Children

William Wilkes Whisnant+ b. Feb 1885, d. 21 Mar 1943
George Thomas Whisnant+ b. 27 May 1893, d. 22 Sep 1966

Family 2

Emma Jenkins b. circa 1876

Marriage*

James A. Whisnant married Emma Jenkins on 12 June 1925 in Lincoln Co., NC.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Emma Whisenant

ID# 4248, b. 30 May 1824, d. 18 July 1824

Father*

Joseph R. Whisonant b. 1789, d. 26 Feb 1870

Mother*

Unity Hardin b. 5 Aug 1790, d. 16 Jun 1871

Birth*

Emma Whisenant was born on 30 May 1824.¹

Death*

She died on 18 July 1824.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833.

Citations

[S50] Family Bible.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.