Cora Lee Whisenant

ID# 4401, b. 26 February 1894, d. 13 September 1965
Father*William Sidney Whisenant b. 25 Mar 1868, d. 20 Dec 1930
Mother*Melissa Ellen Harrison b. 8 Dec 1862, d. 16 Jan 1943
Birth*Cora Lee Whisenant was born on 26 February 1894 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married George Souther McSkimmis
Death*Cora Lee Whisenant died on 13 September 1965 in Burke Co., NC, at age 71; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill United Methodist Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.774444,-81.754167.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 6
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 16, single, living at home
1920Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 25, md. Her and husband reside with her parents.
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 35, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 46, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 12-18, sheet 26A]

Family

George Souther McSkimmis b. 26 May 1869, d. 16 July 1944
Marriage*Cora Lee Whisenant married George Souther McSkimmis
Children

Citations

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

Charles Moran Whisenant

ID# 4402, b. 5 February 1900, d. 3 March 1961
Father*William Sidney Whisenant b. 25 Mar 1868, d. 20 Dec 1930
Mother*Melissa Ellen Harrison b. 8 Dec 1862, d. 16 Jan 1943
Birth*Charles Moran Whisenant was born on 5 February 1900 in Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Delightal Weir
Death*Charles Moran Whisenant died on 3 March 1961 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 61.2 
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 3 months
1910Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NCage 10
1920Census record not found
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 31, single, living with parents, house carpenter
1940Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 40, md., completed 7 years of school. He is employed in building construction as a carpenter. His wage last year was $1700. He rents his home for $10. [s.d. 10, e.d. 12-13, sheet 1A, line 9, household #3]
Name Variation Charles Moran Whisenant was also known as Charles Maron.1 
Residence* In 1918 Charles lived in York Co., SC.1 

Family

Delightal Weir b. 13 January 1904, d. 28 July 1999
Marriage*He married Delightal Weir

Citations

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

Susanna M. Jackson

ID# 4403, b. December 1855
Birth*Susanna M. Jackson was born in December 1855 in SC.1 
Marriage*She married Robert J. Whisonant, son of Calvin M. Whisonant and Isabella Whitesides, circa 1875.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Pittsburg, Johnson Co., ARage 24, md.
1900Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 44, md. 25 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1910Lancaster Co., SCage 50, md. 1 time, 36 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living

Family

Robert J. Whisonant b. 17 March 1847, d. 18 July 1914
Child

Citations

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

Iva Whisonant

ID# 4404, b. 17 April 1878, d. 1 February 1955
Father*Robert J. Whisonant b. 17 Mar 1847, d. 18 Jul 1914
Mother*Susanna M. Jackson b. Dec 1855
Birth*Iva Whisonant was born on 17 April 1878 in York Co., SC.1 
Death*She died on 1 February 1955 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 76; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Elmwood Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.237778,-80.848056; Her married name was Reinhart.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Pittsburg, Johnson Co., ARage 6
1900Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 23, single, living with parents.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Charles Loundes Whisonant1

ID# 4405, b. 23 March 1883, d. 8 October 1972
Father*Clarence LaFayette Whisonant b. 17 Jul 1854, d. 12 Jan 1907
Mother*Sallie Logan Black b. 11 Sep 1851, d. 7 Aug 1942
Birth*Charles Loundes Whisonant was born on 23 March 1883 in SC.2,1,3 
Marriage*He married Ester Christine Neely circa 1918.4 
Death*Charles Loundes Whisonant died on 8 October 1972 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 89; widowed.3 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Lawn Cem., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, 35.257500,-80.913611

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Co., SCage 17, living with parents
1910Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 25, single, telegraph operator
1920Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 36, md., telegraph operator
1930Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 47, md., manager telephone company, 1st. md. age 35
1940Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 56, md., completed the 9th. grade. He is employed as a telegraph operator. His wage last year was $2070. He owns a home valued at $5000. [e.d. 60-55A, sheet 6B, household #128]
Name Variation Charles Loundes Whisonant was also known as Charles Whisnant.5 

Family

Ester Christine Neely b. 8 July 1890, d. 2 November 1966
Marriage*He married Ester Christine Neely circa 1918.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  5. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Irene Whisonant

ID# 4406, b. 6 November 1885, d. 15 April 1981
Father*Clarence LaFayette Whisonant b. 17 Jul 1854, d. 12 Jan 1907
Mother*Sallie Logan Black b. 11 Sep 1851, d. 7 Aug 1942
Birth*Irene Whisonant was born on 6 November 1885 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 15 April 1981 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 95; never married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Mountain View Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.116389,-81.527500

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Co., SCage 14
1910Census record not found.
1920Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 34, single, school teacher, living with brother Charles L.
1930Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 38, single, school teacher, living with mother
1940Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 54, single, completed 3 years of college. She is employed as a public school teacher. Her wage last year was $1498. She resides with her mother.
Obituary*
Name Variation Irene Whisonant was also known as Irene Whisnant.1 

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S188] Birth Certificate.

John Block Whisnant1

ID# 4407, b. 31 March 1889, d. 1 February 1972
Father*Clarence LaFayette Whisonant b. 17 Jul 1854, d. 12 Jan 1907
Mother*Sallie Logan Black b. 11 Sep 1851, d. 7 Aug 1942
Birth*John Block Whisnant was born on 31 March 1889 in SC.2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Fay T. [unknown] circa 1918. 
Death*John Block Whisnant died on 1 February 1972 in Floyd Co., GA, at age 82.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Co., SCage 11
1910Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 21, single, cashier at a chemical company
1920Charleston, Charleston Co., SCage 30, md.
1930Summerville, Chattooga Co., GAage 41, md., farm overseer, 1st. md. age 29
1940Summerville, Chattooga Co., GAage 51, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a fruit grower. He owns his home valued at $2000. [e.d. 27-4, sheet 14B, household #309]

Family

Sarah Fay T. [unknown] b. 1 March 1893, d. 20 November 1980
Marriage*John Block Whisnant married Sarah Fay T. [unknown] circa 1918. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Susan Jeanne Whisonant1

ID# 4408, b. 26 July 1891, d. 10 December 1966
Father*Clarence LaFayette Whisonant b. 17 Jul 1854, d. 12 Jan 1907
Mother*Sallie Logan Black b. 11 Sep 1851, d. 7 Aug 1942
Birth*Susan Jeanne Whisonant was born on 26 July 1891 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC.1,2,3 
Death*She died on 10 December 1966 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 75; never married.1,3 
Burial*She was buried in Mountain View Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.116389,-81.527500.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Co., SCage 8
1910Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 18, single, living with mother
1920Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 28, single, school teacher, living with brother Charles L.
1930Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 36, single, school teacher, living with mother.
1940Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NCage 48, single, completed 2 years of college. She is employed as a public school teacher. Her wage last year was $1498. She resides with her mother.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S188] Birth Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Infant Whisonant

ID# 4409, b. 26 March 1893, d. 10 April 1893
Father*Clarence LaFayette Whisonant b. 17 Jul 1854, d. 12 Jan 1907
Mother*Sallie Logan Black b. 11 Sep 1851, d. 7 Aug 1942
Birth*Infant Whisonant was born on 26 March 1893.1 
Death*She died on 10 April 1893.1 
Burial*She was buried in Blacksburg Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.123333,-81.511667; Inscription: dau. of CL & SL, 15 days old. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Mary Matilda Whisonant

ID# 4410, b. 14 July 1895, d. 9 January 1974
Father*Albert W. Whisonant b. 18 Jun 1856, d. 11 Jul 1930
Mother*Harriet Lola Ratteree b. 21 Dec 1858, d. 19 Jul 1945
Birth*Mary Matilda Whisonant was born on 14 July 1895 in Cherokee Co., SC.1,2 
Death*She died on 9 January 1974 in Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC, at age 78; never married.1 
Burial*She was buried in LaFayette Memorial Park Cem., Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 4
1910Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 13
1920Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 24, single, living at home
1930Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 34, single, grammar school teacher, living with her parents.
1940Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 44, single, completed 4 years of college. She is employed as a public school teacher. Her wage last year was $810. She resides with her mother.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S188] Birth Certificate.

Rebecca Estelle Whisonant

ID# 4411, b. 10 May 1898, d. April 1985
Father*Albert W. Whisonant b. 18 Jun 1856, d. 11 Jul 1930
Mother*Harriet Lola Ratteree b. 21 Dec 1858, d. 19 Jul 1945
Birth*Rebecca Estelle Whisonant was born on 10 May 1898 in Cherokee Co., SC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Clarence Benjamin Newberry circa 1926. 
Death*Rebecca Estelle Whisonant died in April 1985 in Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC, at age 86.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 2
1910Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 11 (Note: Listed as "Rachel" on the census.)
1920Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 21, single, living at home. (Note: listed as "Rachel" on the census.)
1930Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NCage 29, md., 1st. md. age 25. Her name is listed as "Rachel".
1940Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NCage 41, md., completed 4 years of college. She is employed as a public school teacher. Her wage last year was $1100. Her name is given as Rachel. [e.d. 26-21, sheet 9A, household #180]
Name Variation Rebecca Estelle Whisonant was also known as Rachel Estell Whisnant Note: Her husbands death certificate listed her name this way. Her delayed birth certificate listed her name as "Rachel Estell Whisonant".3 

Family

Clarence Benjamin Newberry b. 11 April 1896, d. 11 January 1943
Marriage*She married Clarence Benjamin Newberry circa 1926. 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S188] Birth Certificate.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Robert S. Roper

ID# 4412, b. 1895
Birth*Robert S. Roper was born in 1895 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC
Marriage*He married Zelia Gessie Whisonant, daughter of Stephen Laxton Whisenant and Lula Lelila Garrison, on 7 December 1916 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT.1 

Family

Zelia Gessie Whisonant b. 14 January 1899, d. 24 July 1985

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mollie Whisonant

ID# 4413, b. November 1876
Father*John Smith Whisonant b. 17 May 1847, d. 13 Mar 1925
Mother*Charlotte K. Guntharpe b. 5 Jul 1852, d. 24 Nov 1922
Birth*Mollie Whisonant was born in November 1876 in SC.1 
Census*Mollie Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Cherokee Co., SC, age 23, single, living with parents. 

Citations

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

Lula M. Whisonant

ID# 4414, b. August 1880, d. 26 April 1964
Father*John Smith Whisonant b. 17 May 1847, d. 13 Mar 1925
Mother*Charlotte K. Guntharpe b. 5 Jul 1852, d. 24 Nov 1922
Birth*Lula M. Whisonant was born in August 1880 in SC; Note: Her tombstone listed her d.o.b. as 23 Aug 1883.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Shell Pickens circa 1924. 
Death*Lula M. Whisonant died on 26 April 1964 at age 83.2 
Burial*She was buried in Gilead Bapt. Ch. Cem., Jonesville, Union Co., SC, 34.848333,-81.675833

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Co., SCage 19, single, living with parents.
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 27, single, living at home
1920Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 38, single, living with parents
1930Jonesville, Union Co., SCage 45, md., 1st. md. age 40.
1940Jonesville, Union Co., SCage 56, md., completed 2 years of high school. [e.d. 44-9, sheet 5B, household #66]

Family

Thomas Shell Pickens b. 10 July 1884, d. 15 August 1963
Marriage*Lula M. Whisonant married Thomas Shell Pickens circa 1924. 

Citations

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

child Whisonant

ID# 4415
Father*John Smith Whisonant b. 17 May 1847, d. 13 Mar 1925
Mother*Charlotte K. Guntharpe b. 5 Jul 1852, d. 24 Nov 1922
Note*Child Whisonant I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed. 

Eliza Ann Whisnant

ID# 4416, b. December 1854
Father*Archibald T. Whisnant b. 11 Aug 1832, d. 29 Dec 1911
Mother*Rebecca Ledford b. 13 Apr 1830, d. 22 Aug 1892
Birth*Eliza Ann Whisnant was born in December 1854 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Samuel Cherry Callahan on 8 August 1884 in Rutherford Co., NC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Sandy Plain, Polk Co., NCage 5, census listed name as "Eliza J.".
1870Marion, McDowell Co., NClisted as "Jane"
1880Sulphur Springs, Rutherford Co., NCage 25, single, living at home
1900Sulphur Springs, Rutherford Co., NCage 45, md. 16 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living. Her name is "Jane"
1910Sulphur Springs, Rutherford Co., NCage 55, md. 1 time, 25 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living. (Note: Census listed her name as "Jane".)
1920Sulphur Springs, Rutherford Co., NCage 65, md.
Name Variation Eliza Ann Whisnant was also known as Jane.1 

Family

Samuel Cherry Callahan b. 26 July 1847, d. 21 June 1924
Marriage*She married Samuel Cherry Callahan on 8 August 1884 in Rutherford Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Robert A. Whisnant

ID# 4417, b. 10 May 1867, d. 12 October 1890
Father*Archibald T. Whisnant b. 11 Aug 1832, d. 29 Dec 1911
Mother*Rebecca Ledford b. 13 Apr 1830, d. 22 Aug 1892
Birth*Robert A. Whisnant was born on 10 May 1867 in NC.1 
Death*He died on 12 October 1890 at age 23.1 
Burial*He was buried in Bethany Bapt. Ch. Cem., Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC, 35.302778,-81.893056

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Marion, McDowell Co., NC
1880Sulphur Springs, Rutherford Co., NCage 13

Citations

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

William Chevrs Whisnant1

ID# 4418, b. 18 November 1897, d. 13 March 1923
Father*Marcus Bryant Whisnant b. 3 Jun 1871, d. 23 Nov 1932
Mother*Gloria Dovie F. Upton b. 4 Sep 1875, d. 3 Feb 1937
Birth*William Chevrs Whisnant was born on 18 November 1897 in NC.2,3 
Death*He died on 13 March 1923 in Washington, DC, at age 25.3 
Burial*He was buried in Palm Tree M.C. Cem., Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 1. This census listed his d.o.b. as Nov 1898.
1910Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NCage 13
1920Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NCage 22, single, living at home. Census listed his name as "William C".
Name Variation William Chevrs Whisnant was also known as William G. Whisnant. 
Residence* In September 1918 William lived in Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC; carpenter.1 

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 13 Nov 1897.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Jonna Brandle

ID# 4419, b. 30 October 1876, d. 10 July 1972
Birth*Jonna Brandle was born on 30 October 1876.1 
Marriage*She married Perry Charles Whisnant, son of Elcaner Whisnant and Harriet Lula Deal, on 23 February 1896 in Rutherford Co., NC.2 
Marriage*Jonna Brandle married Thomas Cabe Toney on 17 August 1913 in Rutherford Co., NC
Death*Jonna Brandle died on 10 July 1972 at age 95.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Harmony Ch. Cem., Rutherford Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 21, md. 4 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 33, widow, 4 ch., 3 living
1920Forest City, Rutherford Co., NCage 43, md.
Nickname Jonna Brandle also went by the name of Jo Anna. 

Family 1

Perry Charles Whisnant b. 26 December 1864, d. 8 February 1905
Marriage*She married Perry Charles Whisnant, son of Elcaner Whisnant and Harriet Lula Deal, on 23 February 1896 in Rutherford Co., NC.2 
Children

Family 2

Thomas Cabe Toney b. 13 February 1867, d. 8 March 1924
Marriage*Jonna Brandle married Thomas Cabe Toney on 17 August 1913 in Rutherford Co., NC
Child

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

William Howard Whisnant

ID# 4420, b. 6 June 1898, d. 27 July 1978
Father*Perry Charles Whisnant b. 26 Dec 1864, d. 8 Feb 1905
Mother*Jonna Brandle b. 30 Oct 1876, d. 10 Jul 1972
Birth*William Howard Whisnant was born on 6 June 1898 in NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Ellen Lucretia Toney on 21 July 1918 in Rutherford Co., NC.4 
Death*William Howard Whisnant died on 27 July 1978 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 80; married.5,3 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Harmony Ch. Cem., Rutherford Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 2
1910Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 12, living with mother
1920Rutherford Co., NCage 21, md., farmer
1930Logan Store, Rutherford Co., NCage 32, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21
1940Forest City, Rutherford Co., NCage 42, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed at a cotton mill. His wage last year ws $676. He rents a home for $8. [e.d. 81-13, sheet 19B, household #381]

Family

Ellen Lucretia Toney b. 5 June 1901, d. 28 December 1981
Marriage*William Howard Whisnant married Ellen Lucretia Toney on 21 July 1918 in Rutherford Co., NC.4 
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.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.
  5. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Elta A. Whisnant

ID# 4421, b. 29 July 1899, d. 29 January 1929
Father*Perry Charles Whisnant b. 26 Dec 1864, d. 8 Feb 1905
Mother*Jonna Brandle b. 30 Oct 1876, d. 10 Jul 1972
Burial*Elta A. Whisnant was buried in Mountain Creek Cem., Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Birth*She was born on 29 July 1899 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Edgar Dock Head
Death*Elta A. Whisnant died on 29 January 1929 in Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 29; married.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 11 months
1910Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 10
1920Forest City, Rutherford Co., NCage 19, single, living with mother and step-father

Family

Edgar Dock Head b. 2 April 1892, d. 5 May 1969
Marriage*Elta A. Whisnant married Edgar Dock Head
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Henry Plato Whisonant

ID# 4422, b. 3 June 1876, d. 15 October 1957
Henry P. & Susan C. Whisonant
Wedding Photo
Photo Courtesy: Taylor Whisonant
Father*Elcaner Whisnant b. 25 Jan 1838, d. 27 Sep 1885
Mother*Harriet Lula Deal b. 5 Jun 1836, d. 13 Mar 1905
Birth*Henry Plato Whisonant was born on 3 June 1876 in Rutherford Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Susan Caroline Ireson on 21 December 1904 in Carroll Co., VA.3 
Marriage*Henry Plato Whisonant married Rosie Edith Belle Lloyd on 9 January 1945 in Martinsville, VA
Death*Henry Plato Whisonant died on 15 October 1957 in Martinsville, VA, at age 81.2 
Burial*He was buried in Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA, 36.686667,-79.880000

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 5
1900Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 22, single, living with mother
1910Fries, Grayson Co., VAage 27, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., fireman. He and his family are living with his mother-in-law Caroline W. Ireson.
1920Maitland, McDowell Co., WVage 40, md., house carpenter
1930Martinsville, VAage 53, md., foreman at cotton mill, 1st. md. age 26
1940Census record not found.
Note*Plato added the '0' to his last name in 1904. He was the only one in his family that had it changed. 

Family 1

Susan Caroline Ireson b. 14 March 1884, d. 26 January 1944
Marriage*Henry Plato Whisonant married Susan Caroline Ireson on 21 December 1904 in Carroll Co., VA.3 
Children

Family 2

Rosie Edith Belle Lloyd b. 24 November 1894, d. 6 April 1971
Marriage*Henry Plato Whisonant married Rosie Edith Belle Lloyd on 9 January 1945 in Martinsville, VA

Citations

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

Victoria Hunt

ID# 4423, b. circa 1848
Father*Zebedee W. Hunt b. 22 Jun 1833, d. 29 Mar 1914
Mother*Katherine Robbins b. 25 May 1829, d. 11 Aug 1918
Birth*Victoria Hunt was born circa 1848 in NC.1 
Name Variation Victoria Hunt was also known as Victoria Whisenhunt. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC, age 12. 
Note*She Victoria is probably not a daughter of Zebedee. She is probably the daughter of Katherine by another marriage. 

Citations

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

Caroline Hunt

ID# 4424, b. circa 1850
Father*Zebedee W. Hunt b. 22 Jun 1833, d. 29 Mar 1914
Mother*Katherine Robbins b. 25 May 1829, d. 11 Aug 1918
Birth*Caroline Hunt was born circa 1850 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Asheboro, Randolph Co., NCage 10
1870Randolph Co., NCage 21, single, resides with parents
Note*Caroline Hunt Caroline is probably not a daughter of Zebedee. She is probably the daughter of Katherine by another marriage. 

Citations

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

Rachael Robbins

ID# 4426, b. circa 1846
Father*John Robbins b. 29 Mar 1826, d. 15 Dec 1894
Mother*Helen Whisenhunt b. c 1825, d. c 1861
Birth*Rachael Robbins was born circa 1846. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Randolph Co., NCage 4
1860Asheboro, Randolph Co., NCage 14

Lindsey Robbins

ID# 4427, b. circa 1848
Father*John Robbins b. 29 Mar 1826, d. 15 Dec 1894
Mother*Helen Whisenhunt b. c 1825, d. c 1861
Birth*Lindsey Robbins was born circa 1848 in Randolph Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Randolph Co., NCage 1
1860Asheboro, Randolph Co., NCage 12

Annis Robbins

ID# 4428, b. circa 1850
Father*John Robbins b. 29 Mar 1826, d. 15 Dec 1894
Mother*Helen Whisenhunt b. c 1825, d. c 1861
Birth*Annis Robbins was born circa 1850 in Randolph Co., NC
Census*Annis Robbins appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC, age 10. 

Elizabeth Robbins

ID# 4429, b. 1854
Father*John Robbins b. 29 Mar 1826, d. 15 Dec 1894
Mother*Helen Whisenhunt b. c 1825, d. c 1861
Birth*Elizabeth Robbins was born in 1854 in Randolph Co., NC
Census*Elizabeth Robbins appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC, age 5. 

Jenette Robbins

ID# 4430, b. 1859
Father*John Robbins b. 29 Mar 1826, d. 15 Dec 1894
Mother*Helen Whisenhunt b. c 1825, d. c 1861
Birth*Jenette Robbins was born in 1859 in Randolph Co., NC
Census*Jenette Robbins appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC, age 3 months. 

Emma Jane Burns

ID# 4431, b. 3 July 1875, d. 2 October 1971
Father*William Burns b. Sep 1845
Mother*Hulda Whisenant b. 4 Sep 1850, d. 17 Aug 1936
Burial*Emma Jane Burns was buried in Mountain Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.1 
Birth*She was born on 3 July 1875 in NC; She married Jess Stevens.1 
Death*She died on 2 October 1971 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 96; widowed.1 
Census*Emma Jane Burns appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Bandys, Catawba Co., NC, age 5. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Daisy Whisenant

ID# 4432, b. 24 May 1900, d. 19 June 1986
Father*John Robert Whisenant b. 27 Jul 1876, d. 30 Nov 1960
Mother*Carrie Robina Love b. 28 Jun 1878, d. 22 Feb 1959
Birth*Daisy Whisenant was born on 24 May 1900 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Jesse E. Link on 7 March 1925 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Daisy Whisenant died on 19 June 1986 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 86.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 0 months.
1910Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 9
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
1940Census record not found.

Family

Jesse E. Link b. 7 September 1903, d. 1 October 1975
Marriage*Daisy Whisenant married Jesse E. Link on 7 March 1925 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Child
  • Billy Franklin Link

Citations

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

Anna M. Whisnant

ID# 4433, b. 13 February 1896, d. 4 June 1974
Father*William Noah Whisnant b. 22 Dec 1870, d. 26 Sep 1924
Mother*Barbara Alice Heffner b. 3 Aug 1873, d. 16 Jan 1939
Birth*Anna M. Whisnant was born on 13 February 1896 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Willie Blane Beal on 31 May 1915 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Anna M. Whisnant died on 4 June 1974 at age 78.1 
Burial*She was buried in Eastview-Newton Cem., Catawba Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 4
1910Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 14, single, living at home
1940Maiden, Catawba Co., NCage 44, md., completed high school. She is employed as a Waitress in a cafeteria. [e.d. 18-28, sheet 4B, household #78]

Family

Willie Blane Beal b. 8 July 1892, d. 23 October 1978
Marriage*Anna M. Whisnant married Willie Blane Beal on 31 May 1915 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Rosie Edith Belle Lloyd

ID# 4434, b. 24 November 1894, d. 6 April 1971
Birth*Rosie Edith Belle Lloyd was born on 24 November 1894 in Surry Co., NC; She first married William Crigger.1,2 
Marriage*She married Henry Plato Whisonant, son of Elcaner Whisnant and Harriet Lula Deal, on 9 January 1945 in Martinsville, VA
Death*Rosie Edith Belle Lloyd died on 6 April 1971 in Martinsville, VA, at age 76.2 
Burial*She was buried in Roselawn Burial Park Cem., Martinsville, VA, 36.708056,-79.875000

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Surry Co., NCage 5
1910Surry Co., NCage 15
1920Grayson Co., VAage 25, md. Her husband is Will Crigger.

Family 1

Child

Family 2

Henry Plato Whisonant b. 3 June 1876, d. 15 October 1957
Marriage*Rosie Edith Belle Lloyd married Henry Plato Whisonant, son of Elcaner Whisnant and Harriet Lula Deal, on 9 January 1945 in Martinsville, VA

Citations

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

Carl James Whisnant

ID# 4435, b. 29 April 1900, d. 8 September 1963
Father*William Noah Whisnant b. 22 Dec 1870, d. 26 Sep 1924
Mother*Barbara Alice Heffner b. 3 Aug 1873, d. 16 Jan 1939
Birth*Carl James Whisnant was born on 29 April 1900 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Laura Mae Hoke on 1 November 1919 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Death*Carl James Whisnant died on 8 September 1963 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 63; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Eastview-Newton Cem., Catawba Co., NC

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 0 months
1910Caldwell, Catawba Co., NCage 10
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 19, md. He and his wife are living with his parents
1930Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 29, md., yarning, at hosiery mill, 1st. md. age 19
1940Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 39, md., completed 7 years of school. He is employed at the hosiery mill. His wage last year was $1000. He owns his home valued as $1600. [s.d. 10, e.d. 18-29, sheet 22A, line 4, household #387]

Family

Laura Mae Hoke b. 1 June 1900, d. 28 September 1993
Marriage*Carl James Whisnant married Laura Mae Hoke on 1 November 1919 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Child

Citations

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

John M. Whisnant

ID# 4436, b. 25 January 1885, d. 22 December 1906
Father*Jones Marion Whisnant b. 25 Mar 1857, d. 20 Oct 1929
Mother*Julia Ann Lingle b. 7 Jun 1860, d. 7 Mar 1929
Birth*John M. Whisnant was born on 25 January 1885.1,2 
Death*He died on 22 December 1906 at age 21.2 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Olive Lut. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC
Census*John M. Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, age 15. 

Citations

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

Harvey Otto Whisnant

ID# 4437, b. 4 June 1895, d. 3 June 1980
Father*Jones Marion Whisnant b. 25 Mar 1857, d. 20 Oct 1929
Mother*Julia Ann Lingle b. 7 Jun 1860, d. 7 Mar 1929
Birth*Harvey Otto Whisnant was born on 4 June 1895 in NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Effie M. O'Grady circa 1913. 
Death*Harvey Otto Whisnant died on 3 June 1980 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 84; widowed.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Oakwood Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.739167,-81.343056

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 5
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 13
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 24, md.
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 35, md., inspector, furniture factory, 1st. md. age 19
1940Census record not found.
Milit-Beg*Harvey Otto Whisnant began military service on 13 May 1915 Branch of service unknown. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 12 August 1916. 
Note*Note: The following obituary notice was dated Friday June 6, 1980, newspaper unknown, furnished by Doris (Smith) Whisnant:
HICKORY - Harvey Otto Whisnant, 84, retired furniture worker, died Tuesday. Funeral is 2 p.m. today at Viewmont Baptist Church. Survivors are sons, Arthur Whisnant of Icard, Paul Whisnant of Butler, N.J., Jack Whisnant of Florence, S.C., Jimmy Whisnant, Merlie Whisnant; daughters, Mrs. John Schroeder of Baxter Springs, Kans., Mrs. Charlotte Cahoon of Vienna, Va. Bass-Smith is in charge.
 

Family

Effie M. O'Grady b. 16 November 1896, d. 31 July 1977
Marriage*He married Effie M. O'Grady circa 1913. 
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. 4 Jun 1893.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Mable Lee Whisnant

ID# 4438, b. 30 April 1899, d. 13 April 1963
Father*Jones Marion Whisnant b. 25 Mar 1857, d. 20 Oct 1929
Mother*Julia Ann Lingle b. 7 Jun 1860, d. 7 Mar 1929
Birth*Mable Lee Whisnant was born on 30 April 1899 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married George Phifer Roper on 31 December 1922 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Mable Lee Whisnant died on 13 April 1963 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 63; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Oakwood Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.739167,-81.343056

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 1
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 10
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 20, single, living at home
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 31, md., 1st. md. age 24
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 41, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. Her niece Betty Whisnant, age 9, resides in the household. [e.d. 18-21, sheet 10A, household #178]

Family

George Phifer Roper b. 10 May 1895, d. 16 July 1967
Marriage*Mable Lee Whisnant married George Phifer Roper on 31 December 1922 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

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

Charley Pinkney Whisnant

ID# 4439, b. 24 November 1887, d. 7 November 1962
Father*Jones Marion Whisnant b. 25 Mar 1857, d. 20 Oct 1929
Mother*Julia Ann Lingle b. 7 Jun 1860, d. 7 Mar 1929
Birth*Charley Pinkney Whisnant was born on 24 November 1887 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Eleanor Clarissa Bolick
Death*Charley Pinkney Whisnant died on 7 November 1962 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 74; widowed.1 
Burial*He was buried in Fairview Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.744167,-81.368056.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 10
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 20, single, living at home
1920Census record not found.
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 38, single, building carpenter
1940Census record not found.
Name Variation Charley Pinkney Whisnant was also known as Charles B. (?). 
Residence* In 1918 Charley lived in Catawba Co., NC.2 

Family 1

Child

Family 2

Eleanor Clarissa Bolick b. 27 July 1898, d. 7 November 1959
Marriage*He married Eleanor Clarissa Bolick

Citations

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

Laura Dovie Elizabeth Whitener

ID# 4440, b. 29 September 1869, d. 30 January 1924
Birth*Laura Dovie Elizabeth Whitener was born on 29 September 1869 in Catawba Co., NC; Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as 25 Aug 1869. The informant was John L. Whisnant, Hickory, NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married John L. Whisenhunt, son of Marcus Eph Whisenhunt and Sina Caroline Hahn, on 22 July 1888.3 
Death*Laura Dovie Elizabeth Whitener died on 30 January 1924 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 54.4,2 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389; last name listed as "Whisenant". 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 30, md. 12 yrs., 6 ch., 4 living
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 39, md. 1 time, 21 yrs., 6 ch., 4 living
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 50, md.

Family

John L. Whisenhunt b. 20 March 1866, d. 11 June 1941
Marriage*Laura Dovie Elizabeth Whitener married John L. Whisenhunt, son of Marcus Eph Whisenhunt and Sina Caroline Hahn, on 22 July 1888.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Letter, Joe Alfred Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Virginia Gertrude Whisnant1

ID# 4441, b. 9 September 1889, d. 29 November 1945
Father*John L. Whisenhunt b. 20 Mar 1866, d. 11 Jun 1941
Mother*Laura Dovie Elizabeth Whitener b. 29 Sep 1869, d. 30 Jan 1924
Birth*Virginia Gertrude Whisnant was born on 9 September 1889 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 29 November 1945 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 56; single.1 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 11
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 19, single, living at home
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 30, single, living at home
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 39, single, living with father
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 50, single, completed no schooling. She is not employed. She resides with her father.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Maude Elmira Whisnant

ID# 4442, b. 21 February 1892, d. 22 February 1972
Father*John L. Whisenhunt b. 20 Mar 1866, d. 11 Jun 1941
Mother*Laura Dovie Elizabeth Whitener b. 29 Sep 1869, d. 30 Jan 1924
Birth*Maude Elmira Whisnant was born on 21 February 1892 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married George Henry McCaslin
Death*Maude Elmira Whisnant died on 22 February 1972 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 80; widowed. Her death certificate listed her father as "John Whisnant", mother "unknown". The informant was Mrs. Gaston Goins, Lincolnton, NC.1 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 8
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 17, single, living at home
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 27, single, living at home
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 38, single, operator at hosiery mill, living with father
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 48, single, completed no schooling. She is employed as a family helper on the farm. She resides with her father.

Family

George Henry McCaslin b. 19 September 1881, d. 20 May 1967
Marriage*Maude Elmira Whisnant married George Henry McCaslin

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Sadie Viola Whisnant1

ID# 4443, b. 18 March 1896, d. 1 July 1967
Father*John L. Whisenhunt b. 20 Mar 1866, d. 11 Jun 1941
Mother*Laura Dovie Elizabeth Whitener b. 29 Sep 1869, d. 30 Jan 1924
Birth*Sadie Viola Whisnant was born on 18 March 1896 in Catawba Co., NC; Tombstone listed her d.o.b. as 18 Mar 1897.1 
Marriage*She married William Thornton Cline on 25 May 1935 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Sadie Viola Whisnant died on 1 July 1967 in Burke Co., NC, at age 71; married. Note: Her death certificate listed her parents as "John Whisnant and Elizabeth White". The informant was Broughton Hospital Records.1,3 
Burial*She was buried in Mountain Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 4
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 12
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 22, single, living at home
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 30, single
1940Census record not found.
Name Variation Sadie Viola Whisnant was also known as Sadie E. Whisnant. 

Family

William Thornton Cline b. 30 December 1893, d. 20 December 1989
Marriage*She married William Thornton Cline on 25 May 1935 in Catawba Co., NC.2 

Citations

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

Jack Jury Howard

ID# 4444, b. 20 July 1895
Birth*Jack Jury Howard was born on 20 July 1895 in LA; Son of Harry Turner Howard and Florence Jury.1 
Marriage*He married Lula B. Whisenant, daughter of William Richard Whisenant and Dolly C. Keaton, on 15 December 1924 in Richmond, VA

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1940Richmond, VAage 35, md., 1st. md. age 29, real estate agent, owns home valued at $14,000.
1940Richmond, VAage 44, md., completed 4 years of college. He is employed as a real estate agent. He owns a home valued at $9500.

Family

Lula B. Whisenant b. February 1899
Children

Citations

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

Lillie Lauretta Aderholt

ID# 4445, b. 28 September 1882, d. 16 August 1959
Birth*Lillie Lauretta Aderholt was born on 28 September 1882 in NC; Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as 23 Sep 1882.1 
Marriage*She married Julius Monroe Whisnant, son of Marcus Eph Whisenhunt and Sina Caroline Hahn, on 16 August 1898 in Catawba Co., NC; (Note: the 1910 census listed that they had been married 8 years.). 
Death*Lillie Lauretta Aderholt died on 16 August 1959 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 76; widowed.2 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 17, md. 1 yr., no children
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 27, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., no children
1920Longview, Catawba Co., NCage 37, md.
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 49, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 68, md., completed the 7th. grade.

Family

Julius Monroe Whisnant b. 15 August 1872, d. 20 April 1949
Marriage*Lillie Lauretta Aderholt married Julius Monroe Whisnant, son of Marcus Eph Whisenhunt and Sina Caroline Hahn, on 16 August 1898 in Catawba Co., NC; (Note: the 1910 census listed that they had been married 8 years.). 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Letter, Joe Alfred Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

William Washington Augustus Whisnant

ID# 4446, b. 9 November 1855, d. 13 April 1935
Father*John Oliver Whisnant b. 18 Jul 1831, d. 4 Nov 1901
Mother*Susannah Towery b. 16 Jun 1829, d. 26 Aug 1898
Birth*William Washington Augustus Whisnant was born on 9 November 1855 in NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Rachel White circa 1878.4 
Death*William Washington Augustus Whisnant died on 13 April 1935 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 79; widowed.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 4
1870Cleveland Co., NC
1880Cleveland Co., NCage 24, farmer, resides in the household with a cousin Mary Whisnant.
1900Cleveland Co., NCage 45, md. 22 yrs., farmer
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 54, md. 1 time, 33 yrs., farmer
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 64, md., farmer
1930Casar, Cleveland Co., NCage 74, widowed, living with son John M. Whisnant.

Family

Rachel White b. 23 June 1853, d. 7 July 1924
Marriage*William Washington Augustus Whisnant married Rachel White circa 1878.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S50] Family Bible.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Mary Christine L. Whisnant

ID# 4447, b. 24 July 1859, d. 10 October 1863
Father*John Oliver Whisnant b. 18 Jul 1831, d. 4 Nov 1901
Mother*Susannah Towery b. 16 Jun 1829, d. 26 Aug 1898
Birth*Mary Christine L. Whisnant was born on 24 July 1859 in NC.1 
Death*She died on 10 October 1863 at age 4.1 
Name Variation As of 1860, Mary Christine L. Whisnant was also known as Whisenhunt. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Cleveland Co., NC, age 11 months. 

Citations

  1. [S50] Family Bible.

David Courtsworth Whisnant

ID# 4448, b. 18 September 1851, d. 5 August 1926
Father*George M. Whisnant b. 1823, d. 3 Jan 1861
Mother*Margaret March b. c 1833, d. c 1875
Birth*David Courtsworth Whisnant was born on 18 September 1851 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Semelia Ann Galloway on 7 July 1879.1 
Death*David Courtsworth Whisnant died on 5 August 1926 in Kinmundy, Marion Co., IL, at age 74.2 
Burial*He was buried in Evergreen Cem., Kinmundy, Marion Co., IL

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 8
1870Census record not found
1880Kinmundy, Marion Co., ILage 29, md., farmer, a brother-in-law H. W. Galloway, age 24, lives in the household.
1900Alma, Marion Co., ILage 48, md. 21 yrs., farmer
1910Alma, Marion Co., ILage 58, md. 1 time, 31 yrs., farmer
1920Kinmundy, Marion Co., ILage 68, md. [e.d. 182, sheet 10A]

Family

Semelia Ann Galloway b. 26 August 1860, d. 20 June 1957
Marriage*David Courtsworth Whisnant married Semelia Ann Galloway on 7 July 1879.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S145] Letter, Wilbur Dale Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S146] Letter, John Robert Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Martha Jane Whisenant

ID# 4450, b. May 1850
Father*Adam Whisnant b. c 1820
Mother*Malenda Crane b. c 1832
Birth*Martha Jane Whisenant was born in May 1850.1 
Census*Martha Jane Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Cleveland Co., NC, 1 month. 

Citations

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