Jeanette Ruth Whisnant

ID# 4301, b. 4 April 1923, d. 13 January 2008
Father*George Thomas Whisnant b. 27 May 1893, d. 22 Sep 1966
Mother*Alpha Harriet Hedrick b. 8 May 1896, d. 24 Dec 1963
Birth*Jeanette Ruth Whisnant was born on 4 April 1923 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Verlin Lay Rogers before 1940. 
Marriage*Jeanette Ruth Whisnant married James Henry Howie
Marriage*Jeanette Ruth Whisnant married William Earl McDougal on 11 September 1981 in NC
Divorce*Jeanette Ruth Whisnant and William Earl McDougal were divorced on 20 August 1985 in Gaston Co., NC
Death*Jeanette Ruth Whisnant died on 13 January 2008 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 84.2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Westview Gardens Cem., Bessemer City, Gaston Co., NC, 35.271667,-81.262778
Obituary*
Census*Jeanette Ruth Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC, age 6. 
Residence* In 2001 Jeanette lived in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC

Family 1

Verlin Lay Rogers b. 18 September 1918, d. 4 January 1994
Marriage*She married Verlin Lay Rogers before 1940. 
Children

Family 2

James Henry Howie b. 28 April 1914, d. 21 January 1972
Marriage*Jeanette Ruth Whisnant married James Henry Howie

Family 3

William Earl McDougal b. 6 March 1926, d. 9 July 2003
Marriage*Jeanette Ruth Whisnant married William Earl McDougal on 11 September 1981 in NC
Divorce*Jeanette Ruth Whisnant and William Earl McDougal were divorced on 20 August 1985 in Gaston Co., NC

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Carl Oliver Whisnant

ID# 4303, b. 5 May 1935, d. 25 January 2000
Father*George Thomas Whisnant b. 27 May 1893, d. 22 Sep 1966
Mother*Alpha Harriet Hedrick b. 8 May 1896, d. 24 Dec 1963
Birth*Carl Oliver Whisnant was born on 5 May 1935 in Cleveland Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Mary Ruth Holcomb on 29 November 1957.4 
Death*Carl Oliver Whisnant died on 25 January 2000 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 64.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Westview Gardens Cem., Bessemer City, Gaston Co., NC, 35.271667,-81.262778
Obituary*
Census*Carl Oliver Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, age 4. 

Family

Mary Ruth Holcomb b. 18 September 1940, d. 2 October 2013
Children
  • Cynthia Ann Whisnant
  • Teresa Lee Whisnant
  • Alice Marie Whisnant
  • Ruth Durine Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  4. [S28] Tombstone.

Manly Dowell Whisenant

ID# 4305, b. 15 June 1900, d. 23 July 1988
Father*Theodore Waighstill Collett Whisenant b. 28 Jun 1869, d. 5 Dec 1940
Mother*Mary Emily Chapman b. 8 Jun 1869, d. 7 Feb 1952
Birth*Manly Dowell Whisenant was born on 15 June 1900 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Pearl Berry Jones on 23 December 1929 in Beaufort Co., NC
Marriage*Manly Dowell Whisenant married Cora Virginia Johnston on 5 February 1982 in Pasquotank Co., NC.3,2 
Death*Manly Dowell Whisenant died on 23 July 1988 in Belhaven, Beaufort Co., NC, at age 88; married.4 
Burial*He was buried in Oakdale Cem., Washington, Beaufort Co., NC, 35.556111,-77.042500

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 10
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
1930Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 30, md., public school teacher, 1st. md. age 29
1940Belhaven, Beaufort Co., NCage 39, md., completed 4 years of college. He is employed as a school principal for the state of N. His wage last year was $1500. He owns a home valued at $2500. [e.d. 7-13, sheet 24A, household #436]
Obituary*
Name Variation Manly Dowell Whisenant was also known as Red. 
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Manly lived in Mount Olive, Wayne Co., NC.5 
Note*[:CR:]
From the book: North Carolina Lines

The Tar Heel Who's Who, by William S. Powell, 1962. Furnished by Doris (Smith) Whisnant. Educator, Churchman, 1130 East 4th Street, Charlotte. Born in Morganton, North Carolina, on June 13, 1900, he is the son of T. W. C. and Mary Elizabeth (Chapman) Whisnant and is of the Scottish-Irish and German descent. He attended Christ School in Arden, North Carolina from 1914 to 1922; and the University of North Carolina, 1923-27, from which he received the A.B. degree in Education. He was a member of the Golden Fleece at the U.N.C. and a captain of the football team in 1926. Mr. Whisnant married on December 23, 1929. Mrs. Whisnant is the former Pearl Berry Jones of Bellhaven, North Carolina. Mr. Whisnant began his career in the educational field as Athletic Director of the Gastonia City Schools from 1927 to 1930 and at Hoosac School, Hoosick, New York. For the following three years, 1933-35 he was principal of Mt. Olive High School and of Bellhaven High School from 1935 to 1940. Since then, he has served as Superintendant of Thompson Orphanage, an Espiscopal inst. in Charlotte, N.C. He is on the Board of Directors of Child Care Project, U.N.C; State Board of Directors of the Farm Bureau; President of the Mecklenburg County Farm Bureau, 1959-1962; A Director on the Board of Charlotte Rotary Club and of A.B.S. of Mecklenburg Co. He holds membership in Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Mr. Whisnant is permanent Secretary-Treasurer of the Class of 1927, and was Chairman of Annual Giving, U.N.C. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Award in Rotary in May 1961 and is President of the Uptown Rotary Club, 1962-63. His political affiliation is with the Democratic Party. Mr. Whisnant is an Episcopalian. A sports-man, he likes to hunt and fish.
 

Family 1

Pearl Berry Jones b. 19 June 1903, d. 13 August 1981
Marriage*He married Pearl Berry Jones on 23 December 1929 in Beaufort Co., NC

Family 2

Cora Virginia Johnston b. 7 September 1906, d. 1 August 2000
Marriage*Manly Dowell Whisenant married Cora Virginia Johnston on 5 February 1982 in Pasquotank Co., NC.3,2 

Citations

  1. [S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S21] Michael Tab Whisenhunt, "Whisenhunt, Michael Tab," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Aug 1999.
  4. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  5. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Pearl Berry Jones

ID# 4306, b. 19 June 1903, d. 13 August 1981
Birth*Pearl Berry Jones was born on 19 June 1903 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Manly Dowell Whisenant, son of Theodore Waighstill Collett Whisenant and Mary Emily Chapman, on 23 December 1929 in Beaufort Co., NC
Death*Pearl Berry Jones died on 13 August 1981 in Beaufort Co., NC, at age 78; married.2 
Burial*She was buried in Oakdale Cem., Washington, Beaufort Co., NC, 35.556111,-77.042500

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Gastonia, Gaston Co., NCage 26, md.,1st. md. age 26, public school teacher
1940Belhaven, Beaufort Co., NCage 35, md., completed 4 years of college. She is employed as a teacher in the state of NC. Her wage last year was $990. Her father Marvin M. Jones, age 64, widow, resides in the household.
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Pearl lived in Mount Olive, Wayne Co., NC.3 

Family

Manly Dowell Whisenant b. 15 June 1900, d. 23 July 1988
Marriage*She married Manly Dowell Whisenant, son of Theodore Waighstill Collett Whisenant and Mary Emily Chapman, on 23 December 1929 in Beaufort Co., NC

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Elizabeth White

ID# 4309, b. 12 August 1821, d. 4 May 1908
Birth*Elizabeth White was born on 12 August 1821 in York Co., SC
Marriage*She married Henry Whisonant, son of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser
Marriage*Elizabeth White married Robert Whitesides
Death*Elizabeth White died on 4 May 1908 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, at age 86. 
Burial*She was buried in Mountain View Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.116389,-81.527500

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SCage 27
1860Boydton, York Co., SCage 37, farmer widow, real estate value $3000., personal property value $7119. She was a slave owner, owned 3 slave houses, with six slaves.
1870York Co., SC
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 58, widow
1900Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 78, widow, 5 ch., 5 living. She resides in the household of her daughter Martha Goforth.

Family 1

Henry Whisonant b. 8 July 1818, d. 4 July 1854
Marriage*Elizabeth White married Henry Whisonant, son of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser
Children

Family 2

Robert Whitesides b. 21 November 1797, d. 5 March 1876
Marriage*Elizabeth White married Robert Whitesides

Nancy C. White

ID# 4310, b. 27 May 1835, d. 4 July 1888
Birth*Nancy C. White was born on 27 May 1835. 
Marriage*She married John Johnson Whisonant, son of John Nicholas Whisonant and Susannah Houser
Death*Nancy C. White died on 4 July 1888 at age 53; Her married name was also Moore. 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Paran Bapt. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.146389,-81.527500

Family

John Johnson Whisonant b. 30 April 1830, d. 13 August 1855
Child

Betty Lee Greene

ID# 4311, b. 1 December 1925, d. 3 April 2003
Father*Troy Festus Green b. 12 Jan 1894, d. 9 Jun 1977
Mother*Prudence Virginia Whisnant b. 25 Jan 1898, d. 6 Oct 1986
Birth*Betty Lee Greene was born on 1 December 1925 in Rutherford Co., NC; She married Bertram Louis Knopf on 30 Jul 1955. Their daughter is Elizabeth Lee Knopf, born 12 Apr 1962.1,2 
Death*She died on 3 April 2003 in Grafton Co., NH, at age 77.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Rutherford Co., NCage 4 yrs., ? months
1940Colfax, Rutherford Co., NCage 14, completed 1 year of high school.
Residence* In 1992 Betty lived in Littleton, Grafton Co., NH

Citations

  1. [S32] Letter to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Caroline Dorcas Whisenhunt

ID# 4316, b. 27 June 1851, d. 30 June 1946
Father*John McC. Whisenhunt b. 3 Dec 1820, d. 5 Jun 1898
Mother*Darcus Emilia England b. 29 Jan 1823, d. 6 Jan 1894
Birth*Caroline Dorcas Whisenhunt was born on 27 June 1851 in McDowell Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married William Ervin Goodson circa 1886. 
Death*Caroline Dorcas Whisenhunt died on 30 June 1946 in Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NC, at age 95; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Tabernacle Cem., Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Marion, McDowell Co., NCage 8
1870Marion, McDowell Co., NC
1880Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NCage 30, single, resides with mother
1900Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NCage 43, md. 14 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1910Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NCage 57, md. 1 time, 24 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1920Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NCage 67, md.
1930Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NCage 77, md., 1st. md. age 33
1940Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NCage 88, single, completed the 4th. grade. [e.d. 11-60, sheet 4B]

Family

William Ervin Goodson b. 9 May 1850, d. 30 April 1931
Marriage*Caroline Dorcas Whisenhunt married William Ervin Goodson circa 1886. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Margaret C. Whisenhunt

ID# 4317, b. May 1854
Father*John McC. Whisenhunt b. 3 Dec 1820, d. 5 Jun 1898
Mother*Darcus Emilia England b. 29 Jan 1823, d. 6 Jan 1894
Birth*Margaret C. Whisenhunt was born in May 1854 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married William D. McDonald circa 1889.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Marion, McDowell Co., NCage 6
1870Marion, McDowell Co., NC
1880Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NCage 27, single, resides with mother
1900Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NCage 46, md. 11 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NCage 55, md. 1 time, 20yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1920Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NCage 62, widowed.
1930Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NCage 75, widowed.

Family

William D. McDonald b. circa April 1843, d. before 1920
Marriage*Margaret C. Whisenhunt married William D. McDonald circa 1889.1 
Children

Citations

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

Leah C. Saulmon

ID# 4318, b. 15 October 1837, d. 1 May 1915
Father*George W. Saulmon b. c 1815, d. c 1905
Mother*Anna Whisenhunt b. c 1814, d. b 1900
Birth*Leah C. Saulmon was born on 15 October 1837 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 1 May 1915 in Burke Co., NC, at age 77; single.1 
Burial*She was buried in Alexander Cem., Burke Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Burke Co., NC
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 62, single
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 72, single, resides with sister and brother-in-law Julia A. & Lewis M. Powell.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

James Saulmon

ID# 4319, b. 1843
Father*George W. Saulmon b. c 1815, d. c 1905
Mother*Anna Whisenhunt b. c 1814, d. b 1900
Birth*James Saulmon was born in 1843 in Burke Co., NC; He married Almira Elizabeth Fox. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Burke Co., NC
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 36, md.

Virginia Jennie Whisenant

ID# 4321, b. 1 December 1871, d. 24 January 1958
Father*Isaac William Whisenant b. 24 Jan 1824, d. 15 Aug 1911
Mother*Mary Jane Clay b. 10 Mar 1838, d. 27 Sep 1914
Birth*Virginia Jennie Whisenant was born on 1 December 1871 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married William Llewelyn Evans in NC; They had no children. 
Death*Virginia Jennie Whisenant died on 24 January 1958 in Burke Co., NC, at age 86; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 9
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 28, single, living with parents
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 36, single, living at home
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 47, md.
Obituary*

Family

William Llewelyn Evans b. 4 April 1860, d. 20 January 1920
Marriage*Virginia Jennie Whisenant married William Llewelyn Evans in NC; They had no children. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Lucy Matilda Whisenant

ID# 4322, b. 12 May 1877, d. 19 July 1952
Father*Isaac William Whisenant b. 24 Jan 1824, d. 15 Aug 1911
Mother*Mary Jane Clay b. 10 Mar 1838, d. 27 Sep 1914
Birth*Lucy Matilda Whisenant was born on 12 May 1877 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Thomas C. Brown on 16 December 1898 in Burke Co., NC
Death*Lucy Matilda Whisenant died on 19 July 1952 in Burke Co., NC, at age 75; widowed.2 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 3
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 31, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., 4 ch., 2 living
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 43, md.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 50, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 62, widow, completed the 6th. grade. [e.d. 12-22]
Obituary*

Family

Thomas C. Brown b. 15 September 1871, d. 10 October 1939
Marriage*Lucy Matilda Whisenant married Thomas C. Brown on 16 December 1898 in Burke Co., NC
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Margaret A. Whisenant

ID# 4323, b. 2 February 1880, d. 10 March 1980
Father*Isaac William Whisenant b. 24 Jan 1824, d. 15 Aug 1911
Mother*Mary Jane Clay b. 10 Mar 1838, d. 27 Sep 1914
Birth*Margaret A. Whisenant was born on 2 February 1880 in Burke Co., NC
Marriage*She married Sank Moody Clay
Death*Margaret A. Whisenant died on 10 March 1980 in New Carlton, Prince George's Co., MD, at age 100. 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 5 months
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, living with parents.
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 29, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1930Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NCage 48, widowed, works at hosiery mill.
1940Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NCage 60, widow, completed the 7th. grade. [e.d. 34-15, sheet 33B]
Obituary*

Family

Sank Moody Clay b. 20 May 1885, d. 14 October 1918
Marriage*Margaret A. Whisenant married Sank Moody Clay
Children

Jones Frank Whisenant

ID# 4324, b. 4 November 1890, d. 29 November 1957
Father*Noah Alexander Whisenant b. 22 Dec 1860, d. 15 Apr 1945
Mother*Martha Genelia Whisenant b. 17 Nov 1869, d. 12 Nov 1942
Birth*Jones Frank Whisenant was born on 4 November 1890 in NC.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Mary Lee Benfield circa 1912. 
Marriage*Jones Frank Whisenant married Mary Allman
Death*Jones Frank Whisenant died on 29 November 1957 in Burke Co., NC, at age 67; married.3,4 
Burial*He was buried in El Bethal Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.76274,-81.73957.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 9
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 29, md., farmer
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 39, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 49, md., completed 2nd. grade, farmer, rents farm at $10. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-22, sheet 6A, line 15, household #84]
Residence* In 1918 Jones lived in Avery Co., NC.2 

Family 1

Mary Lee Benfield b. 13 March 1873, d. 7 December 1931
Marriage*He married Mary Lee Benfield circa 1912. 
Child

Family 2

Mary Allman b. 7 November 1899, d. 14 February 1975
Marriage*Jones Frank Whisenant married Mary Allman

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S28] Tombstone.

Martha Elmia Whisenant

ID# 4325, b. 18 July 1894, d. 23 December 1982
Father*Noah Alexander Whisenant b. 22 Dec 1860, d. 15 Apr 1945
Mother*Martha Genelia Whisenant b. 17 Nov 1869, d. 12 Nov 1942
Birth*Martha Elmia Whisenant was born on 18 July 1894 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Walter Edgar Bean on 30 December 1921.1 
Death*Martha Elmia Whisenant died on 23 December 1982 at age 88.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Fairview United Methodist Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.868611,-81.768333

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 5
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 15, single, living at home
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 24, single, living at home
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 46, md., completed no schooling. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-20, sheet 11A]
Name Variation Martha Elmia Whisenant was also known as Elmer. 

Family 1

Alex Whisenant
Child

Family 2

Walter Edgar Bean b. 25 May 1890, d. 13 April 1961
Marriage*She married Walter Edgar Bean on 30 December 1921.1 
Children

Family 3

Julius Samuel Stephens

Citations

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

Laura Nellie Whisenant

ID# 4326, b. 10 April 1897, d. 6 August 1978
Father*Noah Alexander Whisenant b. 22 Dec 1860, d. 15 Apr 1945
Mother*Martha Genelia Whisenant b. 17 Nov 1869, d. 12 Nov 1942
Birth*Laura Nellie Whisenant was born on 10 April 1897 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Luther A. Bumgarner on 26 November 1921 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Laura Nellie Whisenant died on 6 August 1978 in Davidson Co., NC, at age 81. 
Burial*She was buried in Holly Hills Cem., Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 3
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 11
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 20, single, living at home
1930Thomasville, Davidson Co., NCage 30, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Thomasville, Davidson Co., NCage 39, md., completed the 1st. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 29-35, sheet 4B]
Residence* In 1963 Laura lived in Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC

Family

Luther A. Bumgarner b. 3 February 1897, d. 23 December 1977
Marriage*She married Luther A. Bumgarner on 26 November 1921 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Children
  • Walter Rowl Bumgarner3
  • Iris Colleen Bumgarner
  • Beaula Bumgarner
  • Georgia Lucille Bumgarner

Citations

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

Junie Idella Whisenant

ID# 4329, b. 13 October 1897, d. 19 September 1969
Father*Eli Burlison Whisenant b. 15 Apr 1872, d. 12 Nov 1939
Mother*Viola Tryphena Branch b. 2 Oct 1875, d. 22 May 1954
Birth*Junie Idella Whisenant was born on 13 October 1897 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married William Albert Branch circa 1918. 
Death*Junie Idella Whisenant died on 19 September 1969 in Burke Co., NC, at age 71; married.2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 2
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 12
1920Burke Co., NC
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 32, md., 1st. md. age 20, She and her children are living with her parents. Her husband is not in the household.
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 40, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-20, sheet 2A]

Family

William Albert Branch b. 19 July 1899, d. 8 August 1975
Marriage*Junie Idella Whisenant married William Albert Branch circa 1918. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Amos Pierce Whisenant

ID# 4330, b. 19 April 1881, d. 27 May 1952
Father*Elisha Thomas Dorsey Whisenant b. 7 Dec 1857, d. 9 Nov 1905
Mother*Mary Jane Benfield b. 21 Dec 1861, d. 4 Jun 1929
Birth*Amos Pierce Whisenant was born on 19 April 1881 in Burke Co., NC; Note: Death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 19 Apr 1879. The informant was Joe Whisnant, Morganton, NC.1 
Marriage*He married Hester Annie Orders on 5 February 1905. 
Death*Amos Pierce Whisenant died on 27 May 1952 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 71.2 
Burial*He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, resides with parents
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 26, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., farmer
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 39, md., farmer
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 50, md., 1st. md. age 26
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 59, md., completed 4 years of school. He is employed as a farmer, and rents his farmhouse for $8. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-20, sheet 7B, line 80, household #124]
Obituary*

Family

Hester Annie Orders b. 28 February 1881, d. 16 October 1957
Marriage*Amos Pierce Whisenant married Hester Annie Orders on 5 February 1905. 
Children

Citations

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

Elisha Edward Whisenant

ID# 4331, b. 26 December 1883, d. 17 February 1940
Father*Elisha Thomas Dorsey Whisenant b. 7 Dec 1857, d. 9 Nov 1905
Mother*Mary Jane Benfield b. 21 Dec 1861, d. 4 Jun 1929
Birth*Elisha Edward Whisenant was born on 26 December 1883 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Claudia N. Teague circa 1920. 
Death*Elisha Edward Whisenant died on 17 February 1940 in NC at age 56. 
Burial*He was buried in Antioch Cem., Alexander Co., NC; Cemetery records listed his name as "Ed B. Whisenant". 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 16
1910Census record not found.
1920Census record not found.
1930Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 37, md., framer at cotton mill, 1st. md. age 27. Note: His age of "37" doesn't match his year of birth. If he was born in "1883" he would be 46 at the time of the census, not 37.
Residence* On 9 September 1918 Elisha lived in Newton, Catawba Co., NC; carpenter.1 

Family

Claudia N. Teague b. 20 July 1901, d. 6 August 1960
Marriage*He married Claudia N. Teague circa 1920. 
Children

Citations

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

Louis Winfield Whisenant

ID# 4332, b. 1 March 1886, d. 21 April 1941
Father*Elisha Thomas Dorsey Whisenant b. 7 Dec 1857, d. 9 Nov 1905
Mother*Mary Jane Benfield b. 21 Dec 1861, d. 4 Jun 1929
Birth*Louis Winfield Whisenant was born on 1 March 1886 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ollie Lee Orders on 19 September 1906 in Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC.3 
Death*Louis Winfield Whisenant died on 21 April 1941 in Burke Co., NC, at age 55; Note: name listed was "Lewis E."4,2 
Burial*He was buried in Calvin Hgts. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.735000,-81.732778.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 14
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 24, md. 1 time, 3 yrs., farmer
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 33, md., farmer
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 44, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 54, md., completed 3 years of school. He is employed as a farmer. He owns his farm valued at $600. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-20, sheet 5A, line 11, household #81]

Family

Ollie Lee Orders b. 28 August 1884, d. 10 June 1969
Marriage*Louis Winfield Whisenant married Ollie Lee Orders on 19 September 1906 in Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S143] Letter, Robert Alexander Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Albert T. Whisenant

ID# 4333, b. March 1888
Father*Elisha Thomas Dorsey Whisenant b. 7 Dec 1857, d. 9 Nov 1905
Mother*Mary Jane Benfield b. 21 Dec 1861, d. 4 Jun 1929
Birth*Albert T. Whisenant was born in March 1888 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Nellie Madlin on 16 April 1912 in Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa Co., MI

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 12
1910Census record not found
1920Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa Co., MIage 33, md.
1930Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa Co., MIage 44, md., 1st. md. age 23, Own Home, Real Estate Value $1200, Operating Engineer. Both Parents born in NC.
Milit-BegAlbert T. Whisenant began military service on 21 July 1908 entered the U.S. Army, occupation: machinist. 
Milit-EndHe ended military service on 20 July 1911 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX; end of tour of duty. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 27 July 1911 entered the U.S. Army. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 26 July 1914 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH; honorably discharged. 

Family

Nellie Madlin b. 2 February 1889, d. 4 February 1977
Marriage*He married Nellie Madlin on 16 April 1912 in Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa Co., MI
Children

Citations

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

John S. Whisenant

ID# 4334, b. 1 June 1890, d. 22 March 1921
Father*Elisha Thomas Dorsey Whisenant b. 7 Dec 1857, d. 9 Nov 1905
Mother*Mary Jane Benfield b. 21 Dec 1861, d. 4 Jun 1929
Birth*John S. Whisenant was born on 1 June 1890 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 22 March 1921 at age 30; single.1 
Burial*He was buried in Eastview Cem., Newton, Catawba Co., NC, 35.659444,-81.218889.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 9
1910Census record not found
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 27, single, living with mother
Name Variation John S. Whisenant was also known as June Whisenant.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Martha Jane Whisenant

ID# 4335, b. 8 July 1894, d. 1 February 1979
Father*Elisha Thomas Dorsey Whisenant b. 7 Dec 1857, d. 9 Nov 1905
Mother*Mary Jane Benfield b. 21 Dec 1861, d. 4 Jun 1929
Birth*Martha Jane Whisenant was born on 8 July 1894 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 1 February 1979 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 84; never married.1,3 
Burial*She was buried in Caldwell Mem. Pk. Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 5
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 15, single, living with mother
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 25, single, living with mother
1930Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 35, single, living with sister and brother-in-law Matilda & Commodore D. Shook.
Name Variation Martha Jane Whisenant was also known as Mattie. 

Citations

  1. [S143] Letter, Robert Alexander Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.
  2. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Hattie M. Whisenant

ID# 4336, b. 16 June 1897, d. 8 July 1953
Father*Elisha Thomas Dorsey Whisenant b. 7 Dec 1857, d. 9 Nov 1905
Mother*Mary Jane Benfield b. 21 Dec 1861, d. 4 Jun 1929
Birth*Hattie M. Whisenant was born on 16 June 1897 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Robert A. Curtis on 20 December 1913 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Death*Hattie M. Whisenant died on 8 July 1953 in Burke Co., NC, at age 56; married.2 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 2
1910Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 12, living with mother
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 22, md.
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 46, single, completed 2 years of school, she is not employed. She resides in the household of her brother Amos Whisenant.
Note*Hattie M. Whisenant Her married name was also Moses. 

Family

Robert A. Curtis b. circa 1892
Marriage*She married Robert A. Curtis on 20 December 1913 in Catawba Co., NC.3 

Citations

  1. [S143] Letter, Robert Alexander Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Eli Morrison Whisenant

ID# 4337, b. 27 August 1883, d. 22 March 1962
Father*Isaac Moulton Whisenant b. 1 Oct 1855, d. 28 Dec 1924
Mother*Amanda Catherine Whisenant b. 25 Apr 1856, d. 7 Apr 1917
Birth*Eli Morrison Whisenant was born on 27 August 1883 in Burke Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 21 Aug 1883. The informant was George Fleming, Rhodehiss, NC.1 
Marriage*He married Lucinda Whisenant, daughter of Michael E. Whisenant III and Sophronia Emaline Huffman, on 9 December 1906.2 
Death*Eli Morrison Whisenant died on 22 March 1962 in Rhodhiss, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 78; widowed.3 
Burial*He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 16
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 26, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., farmer
1920Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 36, md., farmer
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 46, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 23
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 56, md., completed 2nd. grade, farmer, owns farm value $400. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-22, sheet 6B, line 4e5, household #92]
Obituary*

Family

Lucinda Whisenant b. 14 December 1883, d. 23 April 1956
Marriage*Eli Morrison Whisenant married Lucinda Whisenant, daughter of Michael E. Whisenant III and Sophronia Emaline Huffman, on 9 December 1906.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Willie A. Whisenant

ID# 4338, b. 30 October 1885, d. before 1900
Father*Isaac Moulton Whisenant b. 1 Oct 1855, d. 28 Dec 1924
Mother*Amanda Catherine Whisenant b. 25 Apr 1856, d. 7 Apr 1917
Birth*Willie A. Whisenant was born on 30 October 1885. 
Death*She died before 1900.1 
Name Variation Willie A. Whisenant was also known as Bill. 

Citations

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

Margaret Emma Whisenant

ID# 4339, b. 5 September 1888, d. 28 January 1966
Father*Isaac Moulton Whisenant b. 1 Oct 1855, d. 28 Dec 1924
Mother*Amanda Catherine Whisenant b. 25 Apr 1856, d. 7 Apr 1917
Birth*Margaret Emma Whisenant was born on 5 September 1888 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married John Enoch Bean on 30 September 1909.1 
Death*Margaret Emma Whisenant died on 28 January 1966 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 77.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Fairview Cem., Burke Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 11
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 23, md.
Name Variation Margaret Emma Whisenant was also known as Maggie. 
Note*She Note: Her death certificate listed her mother's maiden name as "Amanda Saulman". The informant was her daughter Inez. 

Family

John Enoch Bean b. 11 April 1885, d. 20 June 1965
Marriage*She married John Enoch Bean on 30 September 1909.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Elizabeth H. Michaels, Descendants of Jacob C. Cope.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Ollie Jane Whisenant

ID# 4340, b. 21 September 1890, d. 8 April 1958
Father*Isaac Moulton Whisenant b. 1 Oct 1855, d. 28 Dec 1924
Mother*Amanda Catherine Whisenant b. 25 Apr 1856, d. 7 Apr 1917
Birth*Ollie Jane Whisenant was born on 21 September 1890 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Everette C. Shuffler circa 1917. 
Death*Ollie Jane Whisenant died on 8 April 1958 in Burke Co., NC, at age 67; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 10, d.o.b. listed as Sep 1889 on this census report.
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 29, md. She and her family are living with her father. Her mother-in-law also resides in the household.
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 39, md., 1st. md. age 27
1940Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 49, md., completed 4th. grade.

Family

Everette C. Shuffler b. 30 May 1890, d. 2 January 1966
Marriage*Ollie Jane Whisenant married Everette C. Shuffler circa 1917. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Fred Andrew Whisnant

ID# 4341, b. 2 April 1893, d. 7 January 1968
Father*Isaac Moulton Whisenant b. 1 Oct 1855, d. 28 Dec 1924
Mother*Amanda Catherine Whisenant b. 25 Apr 1856, d. 7 Apr 1917
Birth*Fred Andrew Whisnant was born on 2 April 1893 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Velsie Matilda Orders on 27 March 1910.5 
Marriage*Fred Andrew Whisnant married Bertie Pierce circa 1961. 
Death*Fred Andrew Whisnant died on 7 January 1968 in Burke Co., NC, at age 74; married. The death certificate listed his wife as "Bertie Mulwee". The informant was his wife.3,4 
Burial*He was buried in Burkemont Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.68201,-81.70035.6 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 7
1910Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NCage 30, md. 1 time, 0 yrs. (Note: Why the age discrepancy?)
1920Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 23, md., farm laborer
1930Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 37, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Smoky Creek, Burke Co., NCage 47, md., completed 3 years of schooling. He is a road worker in the W.P.A. His wage last year was $500. He rents a home for $3. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-26, sheet 2A, line 14, household #19]
Name Variation Fred Andrew Whisnant was also known as Feddie. 
Name Variation Fred Andrew Whisnant was also known as Fred Whisenant.7 

Family 1

Velsie Matilda Orders b. 9 January 1888, d. 10 July 1961
Marriage*He married Velsie Matilda Orders on 27 March 1910.5 
Children

Family 2

Bertie Pierce b. 4 February 1899, d. 3 October 1970
Marriage*Fred Andrew Whisnant married Bertie Pierce circa 1961. 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S28] Tombstone.
  5. [S177] Letter, Arthur Eli Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, Before 2002.
  6. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  7. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Mattie Ann Whisenant

ID# 4342, b. 30 October 1885, d. 2 June 1968
Father*Isaac Moulton Whisenant b. 1 Oct 1855, d. 28 Dec 1924
Mother*Amanda Catherine Whisenant b. 25 Apr 1856, d. 7 Apr 1917
Birth*Mattie Ann Whisenant was born on 30 October 1885 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Waightstell Tipton Mayfield
Death*Mattie Ann Whisenant died on 2 June 1968 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 82.1 
Burial*She was buried on 2 June 1968 in Glen Alpine Cem., Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC, 35.728056,-81.784722.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 14
1930Linville, Burke Co., NCage 42, md., 1st. md. age 16
Name Variation Mattie Ann Whisenant was also known as Mittie. 

Family

Waightstell Tipton Mayfield b. 17 July 1883, d. 3 December 1977
Marriage*She married Waightstell Tipton Mayfield
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Thurman A. Whisenant

ID# 4343, b. 9 June 1888, d. 21 October 1918
Father*William Jackson Whisenant b. Jun 1864, d. b 1930
Mother*Minnie Mary Ann Barber b. 23 Dec 1868, d. 24 Aug 1954
Birth*Thurman A. Whisenant was born on 9 June 1888 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Jane Curtis circa 1912.3 
Death*Thurman A. Whisenant died on 21 October 1918 at age 30.1 
Burial*He was buried in Catawba Valley Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.781667,-81.689167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 12
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 20, single, living at home
Name Variation Thurman A. Whisenant was also known as Truman A. Whisnant. 
Residence* In June 1917 Thurman lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC; married, wife and 2 children.2 

Family

Sarah Jane Curtis b. 16 December 1893, d. 7 November 1974
Marriage*He married Sarah Jane Curtis circa 1912.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Fredie Earsel Whisenant

ID# 4344, b. 12 November 1889, d. 30 January 1969
Father*William Jackson Whisenant b. Jun 1864, d. b 1930
Mother*Minnie Mary Ann Barber b. 23 Dec 1868, d. 24 Aug 1954
Birth*Fredie Earsel Whisenant was born on 12 November 1889 in NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Maude Lee Short on 22 May 1916. 
Death*Fredie Earsel Whisenant died on 30 January 1969 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 79; married.3 
Burial*He was buried in High Peak Bapt. Cem., Burke Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 10
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
1920Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 30, md., laborer, cotton mill yard
1930Valdese, Burke Co., NCage 40, md., oiler, 1st. md. age 26
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 50, md., completed 4th. grade. He works at the cotton mill. His wage last year ws $750. He owes a farm house valued at $900. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-10B, sheet 2A, line 29, household #23]

Family

Maude Lee Short b. 27 May 1896, d. 15 September 1970
Marriage*Fredie Earsel Whisenant married Maude Lee Short on 22 May 1916. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 12 Nov 1891.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Elbert Bostic Whisenant

ID# 4346, b. 5 May 1896, d. 16 April 1967
Father*William Jackson Whisenant b. Jun 1864, d. b 1930
Mother*Minnie Mary Ann Barber b. 23 Dec 1868, d. 24 Aug 1954
Birth*Elbert Bostic Whisenant was born on 5 May 1896 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Alma Page circa 1916. 
Marriage*Elbert Bostic Whisenant married Jessie Myrtle Small
Death*Elbert Bostic Whisenant died on 16 April 1967 in Burke Co., NC, at age 70; widowed.2 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 4
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 15, single, living at home
1920Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 24. He's listed here in his parents household as single.
1930Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 32, md., polisher, 1st. md. age 20
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 43, md., completed 4th. grade. Salesman at a grocery store. Wage last year was $300. Rents home for $7. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-9C, sheet 5B, line 78, household #95]
Name Variation Elbert Bostic Whisenant was also known as Ebby. 

Family 1

Alma Page b. circa 1898
Marriage*He married Alma Page circa 1916. 
Children

Family 2

Jessie Myrtle Small b. 10 May 1897, d. 30 August 1954
Marriage*Elbert Bostic Whisenant married Jessie Myrtle Small
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Minnie E. Whisenand

ID# 4347, b. 18 August 1869, d. 27 May 1889
Father*Thomas C. Whisenand b. 14 Jul 1845, d. 6 Apr 1921
Mother*Nancy Louisa James b. 30 May 1845, d. 5 Feb 1925
Birth*Minnie E. Whisenand was born on 18 August 1869 in IN
Marriage*She married W. R. Holtzman on 31 December 1888 in IN.1 
Death*Minnie E. Whisenand died on 27 May 1889 at age 19. 
Burial*She was buried in Rose Hill Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.166389,-86.548056

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Monroe Co., INage 9 months
1880Bloomington, Monroe Co., INage 11

Family

W. R. Holtzman

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Diver Whisenant

ID# 4348, b. June 1880
Father*James B. Whisenant b. Jan 1860, d. c 1905
Mother*Anna Jarrett b. 1860
Birth*Diver Whisenant was born in June 1880 in NC.1 
Census*Diver Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Linville, Burke Co., NC, age 19, single, living with father and step-mother. 

Citations

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

Ethel Sarah Whisenant

ID# 4349, b. 31 March 1891, d. 3 September 1950
Father*James B. Whisenant b. Jan 1860, d. c 1905
Mother*Mary Kate McGalliard b. Jan 1872, d. 21 Mar 1950
Birth*Ethel Sarah Whisenant was born on 31 March 1891 in NC.1 
Death*She died on 3 September 1950 in Burke Co., NC, at age 59; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Linville, Burke Co., NCage 9
1910Silver Creek, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, living with mother

Family

John Campbell

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Marvin McDowell Whisenant

ID# 4350, b. 1 January 1890, d. 10 March 1975
Father*James Alonzo Whisnant b. Jun 1867, d. 22 Oct 1939
Mother*Barbara Elizabeth Mitchell b. 14 Apr 1867, d. 13 Jan 1935
Birth*Marvin McDowell Whisenant was born on 1 January 1890 in NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Emma Rosie Mitchell on 23 July 1911.4 
Death*Marvin McDowell Whisenant died on 10 March 1975 in Burke Co., NC, at age 85; widowed.3 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 11
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 21, single, living at home
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 30, md., farmer
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 39, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 49, md., completed 3rd. grade. Rents farm for $6. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-22, sheet 8A, line 37, household #113]

Family

Emma Rosie Mitchell b. 16 February 1886, d. 21 October 1961
Marriage*Marvin McDowell Whisenant married Emma Rosie Mitchell on 23 July 1911.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 31 Dec 1889.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.