Laura Matilda Whisnant

ID# 4351, b. 6 December 1891, d. 25 September 1984
Father*James Alonzo Whisnant b. Jun 1867, d. 22 Oct 1939
Mother*Barbara Elizabeth Mitchell b. 14 Apr 1867, d. 13 Jan 1935
Birth*Laura Matilda Whisnant was born on 6 December 1891 in Burke Co., NC
Marriage*She married Tinsley Rucker Ford on 10 February 1915. 
Death*Laura Matilda Whisnant died on 25 September 1984 in Burke Co., NC, at age 92. 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778

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 28, widow
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 47, widowed, completed 7th. grade, not employed. Owns farm, value $2600.
Obituary*
Name Variation Laura Matilda Whisnant was also known as Tillie. 

Family

Tinsley Rucker Ford b. circa 1877, d. circa 1916
Marriage*She married Tinsley Rucker Ford on 10 February 1915. 
Child

William James Whisnant

ID# 4352, b. 12 December 1894, d. 19 February 1952
Father*James Alonzo Whisnant b. Jun 1867, d. 22 Oct 1939
Mother*Barbara Elizabeth Mitchell b. 14 Apr 1867, d. 13 Jan 1935
Birth*William James Whisnant was born on 12 December 1894 in Burke Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 14 Jan 1896. The informant was Dan Whisnant, Morganton, NC.1 
Marriage*He married Bertha Mae Harris circa 1919. 
Death*William James Whisnant died on 19 February 1952 in Burke Co., NC, at age 57; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Home Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.70591,-81.65372.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 7
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 17, single, living at home
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 26, md. Living with sister Tulie Ford.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 35, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 24
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 45, md., completed 2nd. grade, farming, rents home for $28. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-22, sheet 7B, line 59, household #107]
Name Variation William James Whisnant was also known as Wink. 
Note*Author's note: William's World War I Draft Registration record gives his date of birth as 14 Jan 1894. 

Family

Bertha Mae Harris b. 4 June 1894, d. 24 October 1972
Marriage*He married Bertha Mae Harris circa 1919. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 14 Jan 1894.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Florence Annie Whisnant

ID# 4353, b. 17 October 1895, d. 19 May 1970
Father*James Robert Whisnant b. 3 Mar 1866, d. 22 Feb 1920
Mother*Dula Ella Williams b. 25 Dec 1860, d. 1 Aug 1933
Birth*Florence Annie Whisnant was born on 17 October 1895 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married George Alexander Miller circa 1915. 
Death*Florence Annie Whisnant died on 19 May 1970 in McDowell Co., NC, at age 74; widowed.2 
Burial*She was buried in Enon Baptist Ch. Cem., Valdese, Burke Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 5
1910Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 14, single, living at home
1920Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 24, md. She lives with her husband and son at her parents' home.
1930Valdese, Burke Co., NCage 34, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Valdese, Burke Co., NCage 44, widow, completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-9B, sheet 10B]

Family

George Alexander Miller b. circa 1888, d. before April 1940
Marriage*Florence Annie Whisnant married George Alexander Miller circa 1915. 
Children

Citations

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

Cora Atherton Whisenant

ID# 4354, b. 18 January 1892, d. 9 August 1946
Father*John Robert Whisenant b. 19 Jan 1865, d. 26 Aug 1943
Mother*Mary Jane FinCannon b. 21 Oct 1870, d. 28 Dec 1948
Birth*Cora Atherton Whisenant was born on 18 January 1892 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Robert Alexander Franklin
Death*Cora Atherton Whisenant died on 9 August 1946 in Burke Co., NC, at age 54; married.1,2 
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
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 8
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 18, single, living at home
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 38, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 48, md., completed the 6th. grade. [e.d. 12-11, 7B]

Family

Robert Alexander Franklin b. 16 October 1891, d. January 1972
Marriage*Cora Atherton Whisenant married Robert Alexander Franklin
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] The Oak Hill U.M.C. Cem. Book.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Eva Mary Whisenand

ID# 4355, b. 1871, d. 11 December 1893
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*Eva Mary Whisenand was born in 1871 in IN
Death*She died on 11 December 1893.1 
Burial*She was buried in Rose Hill Cem., Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, 39.166389,-86.548056
Obituary*
Census*Eva Mary Whisenand appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN, age 8. 

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Callie Clara Whisnant

ID# 4356, b. 26 September 1893, d. 6 July 1971
Father*Joseph Grayson Whisnant b. 4 Feb 1863, d. 27 Aug 1905
Mother*Purlina Elina Keaton b. Jan 1873
Birth*Callie Clara Whisnant was born on 26 September 1893 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married James Thomas Moore on 8 September 1912 in Bryan Co., OK.3 
Death*Callie Clara Whisnant died on 6 July 1971 in OK at age 77.2 
Burial*She was buried in Grant Cem., Grant, Choctaw Co., OK, 33.939167,-95.496944

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 6
1910Bryan Co., OKage 17, single, living with mother and step-father Jacob & Purlina Thompson.
1920Caney, Atoka Co., OKage 26, md. Her brother Russell Whisenant lives in the household.
1930Lamar Co., TXage 36, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Everidge, Choctaw Co., OKage 46, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-5, sheet 11A]

Family

James Thomas Moore b. 19 May 1880, d. 1 September 1943
Marriage*Callie Clara Whisnant married James Thomas Moore on 8 September 1912 in Bryan Co., OK.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Sarah Ida Whisnant

ID# 4357, b. 29 December 1895, d. May 1976
Father*Joseph Grayson Whisnant b. 4 Feb 1863, d. 27 Aug 1905
Mother*Purlina Elina Keaton b. Jan 1873
Birth*Sarah Ida Whisnant was born on 29 December 1895 in NC.1 
Death*She died in May 1976 at age 80. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 5
1910Bryan Co., OKage 14, living with mother and step-father Jacob & Purlina Thompson.

Citations

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

W. R. Holtzman

ID# 4358
Marriage*W. R. Holtzman married Minnie E. Whisenand, daughter of Thomas C. Whisenand and Nancy Louisa James, on 31 December 1888 in IN.1 

Family

Minnie E. Whisenand b. 18 August 1869, d. 27 May 1889

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Lucinda Whisenant

ID# 4359, b. 14 December 1883, d. 23 April 1956
Father*Michael E. Whisenant III b. 1 Jun 1851, d. 23 Mar 1923
Mother*Sophronia Emaline Huffman b. Mar 1862, d. 26 Sep 1937
Birth*Lucinda Whisenant was born on 14 December 1883 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Eli Morrison Whisenant, son of Isaac Moulton Whisenant and Amanda Catherine Whisenant, on 9 December 1906.2 
Death*Lucinda Whisenant died on 23 April 1956 in Burke Co., NC, at age 72.1 
Burial*She was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 16
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 26, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., 2 ch., 1 living
1920Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 36, md.
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 46, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 56, md., completed 3rd. grade, not employed.

Family

Eli Morrison Whisenant b. 27 August 1883, d. 22 March 1962
Marriage*Lucinda Whisenant married Eli Morrison Whisenant, son of Isaac Moulton Whisenant and Amanda Catherine Whisenant, on 9 December 1906.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Hannah Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 4360, b. 25 February 1900, d. 25 July 1964
Father*Robert Alexander Whisenant b. 26 Jul 1873, d. 12 Mar 1937
Mother*Sarah Frances Whisenant b. 10 Apr 1881, d. 14 Apr 1945
Birth*Hannah Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 25 February 1900 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Marcus Taylor, son of Decatur Taylor and Harriett Emma Benfield, on 22 May 1920.2 
Death*Hannah Elizabeth Whisenant died on 25 July 1964 in Burke Co., NC, at age 64; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 3 months
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 9
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 20, single, living at home
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 40, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-15, sheet 5A]

Family

Joseph Marcus Taylor b. 25 January 1897, d. 20 July 1951
Marriage*Hannah Elizabeth Whisenant married Joseph Marcus Taylor, son of Decatur Taylor and Harriett Emma Benfield, on 22 May 1920.2 
Children

Citations

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

Sarah Elizabeth Thompson

ID# 4361, b. 15 April 1861, d. 24 May 1940
Birth*Sarah Elizabeth Thompson was born on 15 April 1861 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Stanley Whisenant, son of Isaac William Whisenant and Mary Jane Clay, on 13 August 1882.2 
Death*Sarah Elizabeth Thompson died on 24 May 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 79.3 
Burial*She 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 42, md. 18 yrs., 9 ch., 6 living. Census listed her birth date as May 1858.
1910Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NCage 48, md. 1 time, 26 yrs., 11 ch., 7 living
1920Burke Co., NC
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 60, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 77, md., completed 4 years of schooling. She is reported to be an invalid, and is not employed.
Name Variation Sarah Elizabeth Thompson was also known as Sarah Stafford listed as the mother of Hugh Alfred Whisenant.4 
Note*Author's note: Sarah's death certificate (courtesy: Nancy Puckett, Morganton, NC) does not give her parents' names, only her husband's name. The informant is Ron or Roy Whisenant. 

Family

Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 June 1859, d. 8 August 1945
Marriage*She married Robert Stanley Whisenant, son of Isaac William Whisenant and Mary Jane Clay, on 13 August 1882.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Mary Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 4362, b. 12 May 1883, d. 25 October 1971
Father*Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Thompson b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 24 May 1940
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 12 May 1883 in NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 25 October 1971 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 88; never married.2 
Burial*She 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 17
1910Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NCage 23, single, living at home
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 46, single, living with parents.
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 53, md., completed 4 years of schooling, not employed. She resides in the household of her father. This census reported her to be a "dau-in-law" to Robert S. Whisenant who in fact is her father.
Name Variation Mary Elizabeth Whisenant was also known as Lizzie. 

Family

Child

Citations

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

Robert Isaac Whisenant

ID# 4363, b. 6 February 1891, d. 10 June 1966
Father*Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Thompson b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 24 May 1940
Birth*Robert Isaac Whisenant was born on 6 February 1891 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Anabelle Fleming on 15 November 1916.4 
Death*Robert Isaac Whisenant died on 10 June 1966 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 75; married.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Forsyth Memorial Park Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, 36.154167,-80.327500

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 9
1910Hawkins Co., TNage 19, single, laborer on rail road, roomer in the household of William G. Day.
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 28, md., laborer, furniture factory
1930Census data not found.
1940Middle Fork, Forsyth Co., NCage 49, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is employed as a painter in construction. His wage last year was $0. He rents a home for $15. [e.d. 34-16, sheet 15A, household #256]
Name Variation Robert Isaac Whisenant was also known as Whisnant.2 
Name Variation Robert Isaac Whisenant was also known as Ike. 

Family

Anabelle Fleming b. 23 May 1895, d. 15 June 1966
Marriage*He married Anabelle Fleming on 15 November 1916.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Charles Cull Whisenant

ID# 4364, b. 8 March 1893, d. 6 September 1966
Father*Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Thompson b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 24 May 1940
Birth*Charles Cull Whisenant was born on 8 March 1893 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Nellie Elma Perkins on 22 November 1919.3 
Death*Charles Cull Whisenant died on 6 September 1966 in Burke Co., NC, at age 73; Note: His death certificate listed his name as "Charalie Tull Whisenant". The informant was Nellie his wife.2 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 7
1910Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NCage 16, single, living at home
1920Census record not found
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 37, md., war vet., sander in furniture factory, 1st. md. age 26
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 45, md., completed 2 years of school. He is employed as a cabinet worker at furniture shop. His wage last year was $300. He rents a home for $6. [s.d. 10, e.d. 112-15, sheet 15B, line 47, household #247]
Nickname Charles Cull Whisenant also went by the name of Chock. 
Note*He served in World War I, from North Carolina, Pfc., Company D, 319 Inf., 80 Division. 

Family

Nellie Elma Perkins b. 10 September 1897, d. 18 May 1978
Marriage*He married Nellie Elma Perkins on 22 November 1919.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Hugh Alfred Whisenant

ID# 4365, b. 10 March 1895, d. 30 May 1975
Father*Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Thompson b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 24 May 1940
Birth*Hugh Alfred Whisenant was born on 10 March 1895 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Della Rosella Bailey on 15 April 1917.5 
Death*Hugh Alfred Whisenant died on 30 May 1975 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 80; Note: His death certificate listed his mother as "Sarah Stafford". The informant was "J. C. Whisenant (son), Morganton, NC".3,4 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.6 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 5
1910Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NCage 14, single, living at home
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 24, md., laborer, furniture factory
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 34, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 44, md., completed 4 years of schooling. He is employed at a furniture factory. His wage last year was $775. He rents a home for $12. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-16, sheet 3A, line 22, household #47]

Family

Della Rosella Bailey b. 8 December 1893, d. 31 October 1959
Marriage*Hugh Alfred Whisenant married Della Rosella Bailey on 15 April 1917.5 
Children

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, d.o.b. 8 Mar 1896.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S28] Tombstone.
  5. [S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  6. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Earl LaFayette Whisenant

ID# 4366, b. 31 January 1897, d. 13 December 1973
Father*Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Thompson b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 24 May 1940
Birth*Earl LaFayette Whisenant was born on 31 January 1897 in Burke Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 31 May 1897. The informant was his wife Clyne Whisenant.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Bertha Bolick
Marriage*Earl LaFayette Whisenant married Clyne Berry Norman
Death*Earl LaFayette Whisenant died on 13 December 1973 in Forsyth Co., NC, at age 76; married.4,5 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Burke Co., NCage 3
1910Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NCage 12
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 29, single, completed 5 years of schooling. He is employed as a painter for a painting company. His wage last year was $0. He resides in the household of his father. Note: The wives he's reported to have are not present.
Name Variation Earl LaFayette Whisenant was also known as Fate. 
Note*World War I draft registration records show that Earl was born on 15 Aug 1897. 
Note*He and Earl F. Whisnant Is this the same person? 

Family 1

Effie Brown

Family 2

Bertha Bolick
Marriage*Earl LaFayette Whisenant married Bertha Bolick

Family 3

Clyne Berry Norman b. 2 February 1910, d. 3 March 2001
Marriage*Earl LaFayette Whisenant married Clyne Berry Norman

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 15 Aug 1897.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  5. [S25] Death_Certificate.

William Thomas Whisenant

ID# 4367, b. 3 November 1899, d. 12 May 1901
Father*Robert Stanley Whisenant b. 7 Jun 1859, d. 8 Aug 1945
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Thompson b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 24 May 1940
Birth*William Thomas Whisenant was born on 3 November 1899 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 12 May 1901 at age 1. 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Hill Cem., Burke Co., NC
Name Variation William Thomas Whisenant was also known as Tom. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 6 months. 

Citations

  1. [S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Walter Lee Whisenant

ID# 4368, b. 31 March 1884, d. 7 July 1948
Father*Rufus A. Whisenant b. 7 Oct 1853, d. 25 Oct 1919
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Sanders b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 23 Mar 1912
Birth*Walter Lee Whisenant was born on 31 March 1884 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Daisy Sams circa 1906.2 
Death*Walter Lee Whisenant died on 7 July 1948 in Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 64.1 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Lawn Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.257500,-80.913611.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 16
1910Anderson, Anderson Co., SCage 25, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., works in cotton mill
1920Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VAage 34, md. works at cotton mill
1930Census record not found.
1940Paw Creek, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 56, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed at a woolen mill. His wage last year was $568. He rents a home for $5. [e.d. 60-103B, sheet 4A, household #52]

Family

Sarah Daisy Sams b. 18 March 1887, d. 18 March 1983
Marriage*Walter Lee Whisenant married Sarah Daisy Sams circa 1906.2 
Children

Citations

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

Columbus Hartwell Whisenant1

ID# 4369, b. 24 April 1888, d. 9 April 1969
Father*Rufus A. Whisenant b. 7 Oct 1853, d. 25 Oct 1919
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Sanders b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 23 Mar 1912
Birth*Columbus Hartwell Whisenant was born on 24 April 1888 in Burke Co., NC.2,3 
Marriage*He married Ida Louesta Worley circa 1912.4 
Death*Columbus Hartwell Whisenant died on 9 April 1969 in Tift Co., GA, at age 80.5,6 
Burial*He was buried in Elmhurst Cem., Elbert Co., GA, 34.120000,-82.860278.6 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 12
1910Griffith, Spalding Co., GAage 22, single, weaver in cotton mill.
1920Centerville, Anderson Co., SCage 30, md., works at cotton mill
1930Laurens, Laurens Co., SCage 42, md., age 1st. md. 24, mechanic at cotton mill, vet: no, rents home, no radio
1940Aiken Co., SCage 51, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a loom fixer at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $1225. He rents a farmhouse for $5. [e.d. 2-13, sheet 25B, household #521] Note: There is a grand-daughter Peggy Ann Whisenant, age 1 in the household. I have not identified her. Does anyone know who her parents are?
Name Variation Columbus Hartwell Whisenant was also known as Hartwell E. Whisenant. 
Residence* In 1918 Columbus lived in Anderson Co., SC.1 

Family

Ida Louesta Worley b. 3 February 1894, d. 15 September 1962
Marriage*He married Ida Louesta Worley circa 1912.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  5. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com
  6. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Anna Mae Whisenant

ID# 4370, b. 25 August 1890, d. 22 September 1970
Father*Rufus A. Whisenant b. 7 Oct 1853, d. 25 Oct 1919
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Sanders b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 23 Mar 1912
Burial*Anna Mae Whisenant was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.1 
Birth*She was born on 25 August 1890 in Burke Co., NC.2,1 
Marriage*She married Collett Johnson Parks circa 1912. 
Death*Anna Mae Whisenant died on 22 September 1970 in Burke Co., NC, at age 80; widowed.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 9
1910Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
1920Pawnee, Pawnee Co., OKage 29, md.
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 38, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 48, md., completed 3 years of high school. [e.d. 12-13, sheet 20B]
Nickname Anna Mae Whisenant also went by the name of Irma. 

Family

Collett Johnson Parks b. 20 March 1888, d. 14 March 1969
Marriage*She married Collett Johnson Parks circa 1912. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.

Charles Marion Whisenant

ID# 4371, b. 10 January 1893, d. 3 February 1963
Father*Rufus A. Whisenant b. 7 Oct 1853, d. 25 Oct 1919
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Sanders b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 23 Mar 1912
Birth*Charles Marion Whisenant was born on 10 January 1893 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Martha Stone circa 1917. 
Death*Charles Marion Whisenant died on 3 February 1963 at age 70. 
Burial*He was buried in Greenville Memorial Gardens Cem., Greenville, Greenville Co., SC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 7
1910Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 17, single, living at home
1920Centerville, Anderson Co., SCage 27, md., weaver, at cotton mill
1930Greenville, Greenville Co., SCage 37, md., works at cotton mill, 1st. md. age 23
1940Greenville Co., SCage 47, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a loom fixer at a rayon mill. His wage last year was $2780. He owns a farmhouse valued at $2500. [e.d. 23-30, sheet 5B, household #94]

Family

Martha Stone b. 1 January 1900, d. 1 January 1980
Marriage*Charles Marion Whisenant married Martha Stone circa 1917. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 2 Jan 1890.

Allie L. Whisenant

ID# 4372, b. December 1894
Father*Rufus A. Whisenant b. 7 Oct 1853, d. 25 Oct 1919
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Sanders b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 23 Mar 1912
Birth*Allie L. Whisenant was born in December 1894 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 5
1910Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 15, single, living at home
Nickname Allie L. Whisenant also went by the name of Abbie. 

Citations

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

Benjamin Franklin Whisenant

ID# 4373, b. 12 January 1897, d. 28 April 1928
Father*Rufus A. Whisenant b. 7 Oct 1853, d. 25 Oct 1919
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Sanders b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 23 Mar 1912
Marriage*Benjamin Franklin Whisenant married Effie Gibson
Birth*Benjamin Franklin Whisenant was born on 12 January 1897 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 12 Jan 1896. The informant was W. L. Whisnant, Lexington, NC.1 
Marriage*He married Effie I. Rice circa 1918.2 
Death*Benjamin Franklin Whisenant died on 28 April 1928 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 31; married.3 
Burial*He was buried in Hollywood Cem., Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.271667,-81.176389.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 4
1910Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 13, living at home
1920Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VAage 23, md., works at cotton mill.

Family 1

Effie I. Rice b. circa 1901
Marriage*Benjamin Franklin Whisenant married Effie I. Rice circa 1918.2 
Children

Family 2

Effie Gibson b. circa 1900
Marriage*Benjamin Franklin Whisenant married Effie Gibson
Child

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Elizabeth Cleo Whisenant

ID# 4374, b. 7 February 1900, d. 23 March 1988
Father*Rufus A. Whisenant b. 7 Oct 1853, d. 25 Oct 1919
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Sanders b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 23 Mar 1912
Birth*Elizabeth Cleo Whisenant was born on 7 February 1900 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married John William Sams on 1 September 1921 in Danville City, VA
Death*Elizabeth Cleo Whisenant died on 23 March 1988 in Burke Co., NC, at age 88; widow.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 3 months
1910Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 10
1930Valdese, Burke Co., NCage 30, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Census record not found.

Family

John William Sams b. 25 October 1897, d. 21 December 1977
Marriage*Elizabeth Cleo Whisenant married John William Sams on 1 September 1921 in Danville City, VA
Children

Citations

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

Ossie Frances Whisonant

ID# 4375, b. 21 December 1895, d. 9 October 1953
Father*Stephen Laxton Whisenant b. 31 Jan 1872, d. 18 Sep 1946
Mother*Lula Lelila Garrison b. 23 Mar 1874, d. 3 Dec 1926
Birth*Ossie Frances Whisonant was born on 21 December 1895 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married James Guy Foxx circa 1915.3 
Death*Ossie Frances Whisonant died on 9 October 1953 in York Co., SC, at age 57.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Grandview Memorial Park Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.933889,-81.048056

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 4
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 14, single, living at home
1920Ebenezer, York Co., SCage 24, md., lives with her parents
1930Catawba, York Co., SCage 34, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Catawba, York Co., SCage 44, md, completed the 5th. grade. She is employed as an inspector at a cotton mill. Her wage last year was $624. [e.d. 46-24, sheet 16A, household #301]

Family

James Guy Foxx b. 19 April 1895, d. April 1972
Marriage*Ossie Frances Whisonant married James Guy Foxx circa 1915.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Lillian Anna Gertrude Whisonant

ID# 4376, b. 19 June 1897, d. 30 September 1965
Father*Stephen Laxton Whisenant b. 31 Jan 1872, d. 18 Sep 1946
Mother*Lula Lelila Garrison b. 23 Mar 1874, d. 3 Dec 1926
Birth*Lillian Anna Gertrude Whisonant was born on 19 June 1897 in York Co., SC.1 
Marriage*She married Roy Edward Crawford on 28 April 1917 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT
Death*Lillian Anna Gertrude Whisonant died on 30 September 1965 in Lake Co., IL, at age 68.1 
Burial*She was buried in Avon Centre Cem., Grayslake, Lake Co., IL, 42.371944,-88.049444.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 2
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 12
1920Ebenezer, York Co., SCage 22, md.
1930Chicago, Cook Co., ILage 32, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Census record not found.

Family

Roy Edward Crawford b. 10 April 1894, d. 16 May 1961
Marriage*Lillian Anna Gertrude Whisonant married Roy Edward Crawford on 28 April 1917 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT
Children

Citations

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

Zelia Gessie Whisonant

ID# 4377, b. 14 January 1899, d. 24 July 1985
Father*Stephen Laxton Whisenant b. 31 Jan 1872, d. 18 Sep 1946
Mother*Lula Lelila Garrison b. 23 Mar 1874, d. 3 Dec 1926
Birth*Zelia Gessie Whisonant was born on 14 January 1899 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Robert S. Roper on 7 December 1916 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT.3 
Marriage*Zelia Gessie Whisonant married Jessie David Doares on 30 October 1920 in Winnsboro, Fairfield Co., SC
Divorce*Zelia Gessie Whisonant and Jessie David Doares were divorced before 1940. 
Death*Zelia Gessie Whisonant died on 24 July 1985 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC, at age 86.2 
Burial*She was buried in Laurelwood Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.931667,-81.034167

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 1
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 11
1920Census data not found.
1930Ebenezer, York Co., SCage 31, widowed, works at cotton mill.
1940Census record not found.

Family 1

Robert S. Roper b. 1895
Marriage*Zelia Gessie Whisonant married Robert S. Roper on 7 December 1916 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT.3 

Family 2

Jessie David Doares b. 27 September 1878, d. 18 September 1941
Marriage*Zelia Gessie Whisonant married Jessie David Doares on 30 October 1920 in Winnsboro, Fairfield Co., SC
Divorce*Zelia Gessie Whisonant and Jessie David Doares were divorced before 1940. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S188] Birth Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Jessico Whisenant

ID# 4378, b. 8 May 1893, d. 7 August 1964
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*Jessico Whisenant was born on 8 May 1893 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Sammuel McDowell Wall circa 1916.3 
Death*Jessico Whisenant died on 7 August 1964 in Burke Co., NC, at age 71; married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 7
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 16, single, living at home
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 26, md.
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 37, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 46, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-22, sheet 13A]

Family

Sammuel McDowell Wall b. 1 August 1886, d. 7 February 1975
Marriage*Jessico Whisenant married Sammuel McDowell Wall circa 1916.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mary Alice Whisenant

ID# 4379, b. 15 July 1895, d. 20 October 1986
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*Mary Alice Whisenant was born on 15 July 1895 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Death*She died on 20 October 1986 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 91; never married.3,2 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 4
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 14, single, living at home
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 24, single, living at home
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 29, single, living at home
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 40, single, completed 4 years of college. She is employed as a public school teacher. Her wage last year was $948. She resides in the household of her parents.
Occupation*Mary Alice Whisenant was a teacher. 

Citations

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

Ervin Theodore Whisnant

ID# 4380, b. 29 December 1897, d. 24 January 1976
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*Ervin Theodore Whisnant was born on 29 December 1897 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Era Ellen Gosnell on 18 February 1928 in Buncombe Co., NC.4 
Death*Ervin Theodore Whisnant died on 24 January 1976 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 78; married.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.5 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 2
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 12
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 22, single, living at home
1930Pontiac, Oakland Co., MIage 31, md., lineman, auto factory, 1st. md. age 30
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 41, md., not completed any schooling. He works at the hosier mill. His wage last year was $784. He rents a home for $5. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-17, sheet 1A, line 34, household #8]
Obituary*
Name Variation Ervin Theodore Whisnant was also known as Bud. 
Note*He Note: I have been informated that Ervin Whisenant and his descendants dropped the "e" from their last name. 

Family

Era Ellen Gosnell b. 7 August 1909, d. 26 October 1998
Marriage*He married Era Ellen Gosnell on 18 February 1928 in Buncombe Co., NC.4 
Children
  • Rex Whisnant+ b. 17 Jan 1929, d. 30 Dec 1995
  • Wilma Judy Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  5. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Gertrude Whisenant

ID# 4381, b. August 1875
Father*Todd Robert Whisenant b. May 1848, d. 26 Sep 1918
Mother*Sarah Eveline Bean b. Jul 1852, d. b 1918
Birth*Gertrude Whisenant was born in August 1875 in NC
CensusGertrude Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 5. 

Thomas Emerett Whisenant

ID# 4382, b. 10 October 1877, d. 13 May 1946
Father*Todd Robert Whisenant b. May 1848, d. 26 Sep 1918
Mother*Sarah Eveline Bean b. Jul 1852, d. b 1918
Birth*Thomas Emerett Whisenant was born on 10 October 1877 in Burke Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Sophia Elmina Cope on 2 September 1900 in Burke Co., NC.4 
Death*Thomas Emerett Whisenant died on 13 May 1946 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 68; widowed.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Fairview United Methodist Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.868611,-81.768333.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 3
1900Burke Co., NC
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 32, md., 9 yrs., farmer
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 42, md., farmer
1930Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 52, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 23
1940Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 62, widow, did not complete any schooling, not employed. He rents a farmhouse for $60. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-11, sheet 11B, line e53, household #159]
Name Variation Thomas Emerett Whisenant was also known as Thomas Elgin Whisenant.5 

Family

Sophia Elmina Cope b. 28 December 1866, d. 10 January 1936
Marriage*He married Sophia Elmina Cope on 2 September 1900 in Burke Co., NC.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  5. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Joseph Newton Whisnant

ID# 4383, b. 5 March 1894, d. 21 November 1955
Father*Todd Robert Whisenant b. May 1848, d. 26 Sep 1918
Mother*Sarah Eveline Bean b. Jul 1852, d. b 1918
Birth*Joseph Newton Whisnant was born on 5 March 1894 in Burke Co., NC; Note: His tombstone listed his d.o.b. as 05 Mar 1890.1,2 
Marriage*He married Maude M. Bumgarner in 1911 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Death*Joseph Newton Whisnant died on 21 November 1955 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 61; married.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Center Grove Bapt. Ch.Cem., Hudson, Caldwell Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 7
1910Census record not found
1920Dallas, Gaston Co., NCage 26, md., spooler, cotton mill
1930Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 39, md., works at cotton mill, 1st. md. age 19
1940Lovelady, Caldwell Co., NCage 48, md., completed no schooling. He is employed as a fixer at the cotton mill. His wage last year was $364. He owns a farmhouse valued at $100. [s.d. 9, e.d. 14-19, sheet 15A, line 13, household #242]
Residence* In June 1917 Joseph lived in Rhodhiss, Caldwell Co., NC; married, cotton mill employee, 3 children.4 

Family

Maude M. Bumgarner b. 14 May 1893, d. 1 February 1976
Marriage*He married Maude M. Bumgarner in 1911 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Margaret Ann Whisnant

ID# 4384, b. 20 May 1890, d. 26 February 1968
Father*Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945
Mother*Mary Ann Roper b. 19 Aug 1867, d. 31 Jul 1902
Birth*Margaret Ann Whisnant was born on 20 May 1890 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married William Waitsell Evans, son of Sophia Hazy Evans, circa 1907.2 
Death*Margaret Ann Whisnant died on 26 February 1968 in Burke Co., NC, at age 77; widowed.1 
Burial*She 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 9
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 19, md. 1 time 3 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 30, md.
1930Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 38, md., 1st. md. age 15
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 48, widowed, completed no schooling. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-27, sheet 7A]

Family

William Waitsell Evans b. 8 October 1860, d. 26 January 1940
Marriage*Margaret Ann Whisnant married William Waitsell Evans, son of Sophia Hazy Evans, circa 1907.2 
Child

Citations

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

William Ernest Whisnant

ID# 4385, b. 22 November 1892, d. 5 May 1942
Father*Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945
Mother*Mary Ann Roper b. 19 Aug 1867, d. 31 Jul 1902
Birth*William Ernest Whisnant was born on 22 November 1892 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Zennie Bell Smith
Death*William Ernest Whisnant died on 5 May 1942 in Stoney Creek, Nash Co., NC, at age 49.1 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 7
1910Carter Co., TNage 17, single, farm laborer
1920Census record not found.
1930Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NCage 38, md., war vet., foreman at rope mill, 1st. md. age 22. His brother Holbert J. Whisenant resides in the household.
1940Stony Creek, Nash Co., NCage 47, md., completed the 1st. grade. He is employed as a foreman at a rope mill. His wage last year was $884. He rents a farmhouse for $10. [e.d. 64-47, sheet 13A, household #216]
Note*William Ernest Whisnant World War veteran circa 1918.1 
Residence* On 1 April 1935 William lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.3 

Family

Zennie Bell Smith b. 1907, d. 31 December 1949
Marriage*He married Zennie Bell Smith
Children

Citations

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

Bessie Ellen Whisnant

ID# 4386, b. 21 May 1894, d. 13 September 1975
Father*Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945
Mother*Mary Ann Roper b. 19 Aug 1867, d. 31 Jul 1902
Birth*Bessie Ellen Whisnant was born on 21 May 1894 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married George Washington Powell on 11 November 1911. 
Death*Bessie Ellen Whisnant died on 13 September 1975 in Burke Co., NC, at age 81; married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 6
1910Carter Co., TNage 14
1920Linville, Burke Co., NCage 25, md.
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 34, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 45, md., completed the 1st. grade. She is listed on the census as "Minnie E". She is not employed. [e.d. 12-27, sheet 6B]

Family

George Washington Powell b. 23 October 1884, d. 28 June 1978
Marriage*Bessie Ellen Whisnant married George Washington Powell on 11 November 1911. 
Children

Citations

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

Hattie Delilah Whisnant

ID# 4387, b. 7 November 1895, d. 13 September 1964
Father*Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945
Mother*Mary Ann Roper b. 19 Aug 1867, d. 31 Jul 1902
Birth*Hattie Delilah Whisnant was born on 7 November 1895 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Ezekiah Matthew Benfield on 9 February 1910 in Carter Co., TN.2 
Death*Hattie Delilah Whisnant died on 13 September 1964 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 68.1 
Burial*She was buried on 15 September 1964 in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 4
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 23, md.
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 36, md., 1st. md. age 14
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 45, md., completed the 4th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-13, sheet 16A]

Family

Ezekiah Matthew Benfield b. 31 March 1891, d. 7 July 1969
Marriage*Hattie Delilah Whisnant married Ezekiah Matthew Benfield on 9 February 1910 in Carter Co., TN.2 
Children

Citations

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

Elen E. Whisnant

ID# 4388, b. 2 October 1897, d. 2 May 1989
Father*Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945
Mother*Mary Ann Roper b. 19 Aug 1867, d. 31 Jul 1902
Birth*Elen E. Whisnant was born on 2 October 1897 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Herbert B. Watson on 20 June 1918 in Charlottesville, VA
Death*Elen E. Whisnant died on 2 May 1989 in Watauga Co., NC, at age 91; widow.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 3, census listed her birth as Oct 1896.
1910Carter Co., TNage 12, female, house servant
1940Charlottesville, VAage 42, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 104-1, sheet 4A]
Name Variation Elen E. Whisnant was also known as Lizzy. 
Name Variation Elen E. Whisnant was also known as Mary Elizabeth. 

Family

Herbert B. Watson b. 30 June 1899, d. 12 July 1974
Marriage*She married Herbert B. Watson on 20 June 1918 in Charlottesville, VA
Children
  • Herbert A. Watson
  • Dortha R. Watson

Citations

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

Fredie Alfonzo Whisnant

ID# 4389, b. 16 February 1900, d. circa 1905
Father*Walter William Whisnant b. 14 Aug 1871, d. 28 Jan 1945
Mother*Mary Ann Roper b. 19 Aug 1867, d. 31 Jul 1902
Birth*Fredie Alfonzo Whisnant was born on 16 February 1900 in NC.1 
Death*He died circa 1905. 
Name Variation Fredie Alfonzo Whisnant was also known as Fonzie. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Upper Creek, Burke Co., NC, age 3 months. 

Citations

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

Laura Arizona Whisenant

ID# 4390, b. March 1881
Father*Daniel Wesley Whisenant b. 1 Sep 1856, d. 15 Mar 1926
Mother*Mary Catherine Whisenant b. Oct 1859, d. b 1910
Birth*Laura Arizona Whisenant was born in March 1881 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 19, single, living with parents
1910Burke Co., NCage 29, single, living with father.
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 38, single, living with father
1930Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 39, single, living with brother Thomas Whisenant.
1940Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 59, single, completed 7th. grade. She is employed as a Checker(?) at a grocery store. Her wage last year was $960. She resides in the household of her brother Thomas.

Citations

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

Thomas Manley Whisenant

ID# 4391, b. 7 April 1883, d. 9 April 1965
Father*Daniel Wesley Whisenant b. 1 Sep 1856, d. 15 Mar 1926
Mother*Mary Catherine Whisenant b. Oct 1859, d. b 1910
Birth*Thomas Manley Whisenant was born on 7 April 1883 in NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Maggie Lee Childers circa 1909.4 
Death*Thomas Manley Whisenant died on 9 April 1965 in Burke Co., NC, at age 82.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Drexel Mem. Pk. Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.749167,-81.603889.5 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 17, single, living with parents
1910Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 26, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., farmer
1920Upper Creek, Burke Co., NCage 36, md., farmer
1930Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 47, md., 1st. md. age 26
1940Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 57, md., completed 4th. grade. He is a farmer and owns his farmhouse valued at $600. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-2, sheet 15A, line 29, house #248]
Note*Author's note: The Burke County, North Carolina, library Cemetery Card File lists Thomas Manley Whisenant's father as John Whisenant. This is incorrect. The informant was mistaken. 

Family

Maggie Lee Childers b. 7 May 1890, d. 16 June 1972
Marriage*Thomas Manley Whisenant married Maggie Lee Childers circa 1909.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 7 Dec 1883.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  5. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Vance Whisenant

ID# 4392, b. September 1885
Father*Daniel Wesley Whisenant b. 1 Sep 1856, d. 15 Mar 1926
Mother*Mary Catherine Whisenant b. Oct 1859, d. b 1910
Birth*Vance Whisenant was born in September 1885.1 
Census*Vance Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 14. 

Citations

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

Solom Wesley Whisenant

ID# 4393, b. 22 October 1888, d. 20 March 1924
Father*Daniel Wesley Whisenant b. 1 Sep 1856, d. 15 Mar 1926
Mother*Mary Catherine Whisenant b. Oct 1859, d. b 1910
Birth*Solom Wesley Whisenant was born on 22 October 1888 in NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 23 Oct 1887. The informant was his father Wesley Whisenant.1 
Death*He died on 20 March 1924 in Burke Co., NC, at age 35; single.2 
Burial*He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 12, Census d.o.b. reported to be Oct 1887.
1910Burke Co., NCage 23, single, living with father
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 28, single, living with father
Note*Solom Wesley Whisenant Note: According to his death certificate he "had been a helpless cripple all his life".2 

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Robey C. Whisenant

ID# 4394, b. 2 November 1891, d. 21 March 1926
Father*Daniel Wesley Whisenant b. 1 Sep 1856, d. 15 Mar 1926
Mother*Mary Catherine Whisenant b. Oct 1859, d. b 1910
Birth*Robey C. Whisenant was born on 2 November 1891 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 21 March 1926 in Burke Co., NC, at age 34; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 1885, age 41. The informant was L. C. Fox.2 
Burial*He was buried in Quaker Meadows Pres. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.786111,-81.757222.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 9
1910Burke Co., NCage 18, single, living with father
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 28, single, living with father

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Veater Whisenant

ID# 4395, b. November 1894
Father*Daniel Wesley Whisenant b. 1 Sep 1856, d. 15 Mar 1926
Mother*Mary Catherine Whisenant b. Oct 1859, d. b 1910
Birth*Veater Whisenant was born in November 1894.1 
Census*Veater Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 5. 

Citations

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

Walter Columbus Whisenant

ID# 4396, b. 18 July 1893, d. 30 April 1966
Father*William Richard Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1862, d. 4 Oct 1928
Mother*Dolly C. Keaton b. 17 Jul 1867, d. 9 Aug 1900
Birth*Walter Columbus Whisenant was born on 18 July 1893 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Eola Belle Arney circa 1924. 
Death*Walter Columbus Whisenant died on 30 April 1966 in Burke Co., NC, at age 72; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 5, census listed his birth date as Jul 1894.
1910Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 16, single, living at home.
1920Census record not found
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 36, md., laborer, lumber mill, 1st. md. age 30
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 45, md., completed 4 years of high school. He owns his home valued at $3000. He is employed as a furniture salesman at Roberts Furniture. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-13, sheet 2b, line 66, household #32]
Residence* In June 1917 Walter lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC; single, farmer.1 

Family

Eola Belle Arney b. 4 March 1890, d. 23 September 1947
Marriage*He married Eola Belle Arney circa 1924. 

Citations

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

George Macon Whisenant1,2

ID# 4397, b. 5 February 1895, d. 30 September 1971
Father*William Richard Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1862, d. 4 Oct 1928
Mother*Dolly C. Keaton b. 17 Jul 1867, d. 9 Aug 1900
Birth*George Macon Whisenant was born on 5 February 1895 in Burke Co., NC.3,1,2 
Marriage*He married Alice Elizabeth Baird circa 1919. 
Death*George Macon Whisenant died on 30 September 1971 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 76; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.751944,-81.674444.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 3, census listed his birth date as Feb 1897
1910Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 15, single, living at home
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 25, md., attendant, state hospital
1930Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 35, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 24
1940Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 44, md., completed 5th. grade. He is a farmer, and rents his farm for $10. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-11, sheet 6B, line 56, household #79]
Name Variation George Macon Whisenant was also known as George Marvin Whisenant. 

Family

Alice Elizabeth Baird b. 16 August 1898, d. 20 January 1982
Marriage*He married Alice Elizabeth Baird circa 1919. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Cora Albert Parks

ID# 4398, b. 1 February 1875, d. 10 February 1919
Father*Joseph Parks b. 3 Jun 1851, d. 11 Nov 1883
Mother*Laura Caroline Whisenand b. 16 Mar 1851, d. 24 Nov 1914
Birth*Cora Albert Parks was born on 1 February 1875 in Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN; He married Susan Conrad on 05 Jun 1917, Ford Co., IL.1 
Death*He died on 10 February 1919 in Bellflower, McLean Co., IL, at age 44. 
Census*Cora Albert Parks appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Bellflower, McLean Co., IL, age 35, single, resides with brother Walter. 

Citations

  1. [S102] Letter, Phifer George Benfield to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Lula B. Whisenant

ID# 4399, b. February 1899
Father*William Richard Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1862, d. 4 Oct 1928
Mother*Dolly C. Keaton b. 17 Jul 1867, d. 9 Aug 1900
Birth*Lula B. Whisenant was born in February 1899 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Jack Jury Howard on 15 December 1924 in Richmond, VA

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lower Creek, Burke Co., NCage 1
1910Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 12
1930Richmond, VAage 32, md., 1st. md. age 26. [e.d. 116-2, sheet 19B]
1940Richmond, VAage 40, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 118-120, sheet 9B, household #175]

Family

Jack Jury Howard b. 20 July 1895
Children

Citations

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

Charles Augustus Whisenant1,2,3

ID# 4400, b. May 1900, d. 6 September 1958
Father*William Richard Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1862, d. 4 Oct 1928
Mother*Dolly C. Keaton b. 17 Jul 1867, d. 9 Aug 1900
Birth*Charles Augustus Whisenant was born in May 1900 in Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 22 Jul 1900. The informant was Mrs. Lena Whisnant, Rt. 1, Valdese, NC.4 
Marriage*He married Lena Leontine Pons on 28 November 1929.5 
Death*Charles Augustus Whisenant died on 6 September 1958 in Burke Co., NC, at age 58.3 
Burial*He was buried in Waldensian Pres. Cem., Burke Co., NC.6 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Burke Co., NCage 0 months, d.o.b. listed as "May 1900".
1910Drexel, Burke Co., NCage 10
1920Census record not found
1930Valdese, Burke Co., NCage 29, single, no military service, waiter in Cafe.
1940Lovelady, Burke Co., NCage 39, md., completed 7th. grade. He is the proprietor of a gas station. He owne a farm house valued at $3000. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-10B, sheet 1A, line 20, household #5]
Name Variation Charles Augustus Whisenant was also known as Corlas Augustus Whisenant. 
Residence* In 1918 Charles lived in Burke Co., NC.2 
Note*He Served in the armed services during World War II. circa 1944.3 

Family

Lena Leontine Pons b. 19 February 1908, d. 1 July 1996
Marriage*He married Lena Leontine Pons on 28 November 1929.5 
Children
  • Dolly Edith Whisenant
  • Alma Alice Whisenant+ b. 5 Dec 1931, d. 26 Jul 1986
  • Charles Augustus Whisenant Jr.
  • Francis Richard Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  5. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  6. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.