William Oscar Whisnant

ID# 4601, b. 18 February 1888, d. 10 June 1889
Father*William Wightman Whisnant b. 31 Oct 1857, d. 1 Oct 1940
Mother*Mary N. S. Ware b. 16 Dec 1854, d. 26 Sep 1909
Birth*William Oscar Whisnant was born on 18 February 1888.1 
Death*He died on 10 June 1889 at age 1.1 
Burial*He was buried in El Bethel Methodist Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC.2 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Crank Cleveland Whisnant

ID# 4602, b. 4 November 1884, d. 6 July 1886
Father*William Wightman Whisnant b. 31 Oct 1857, d. 1 Oct 1940
Mother*Mary N. S. Ware b. 16 Dec 1854, d. 26 Sep 1909
Birth*Crank Cleveland Whisnant was born on 4 November 1884.1 
Death*He died on 6 July 1886 at age 1.2 
Burial*He was buried in El Bethel Methodist Cem., Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC.2 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Faye Charlotte Warlick

ID# 4603, b. 20 April 1911, d. 25 November 1989
Birth*Faye Charlotte Warlick was born on 20 April 1911 in Cleveland Co., NC; daughter of Clarence C. Warlick and Margaritta Belzora Falls.1,2 
Marriage*She married Luther Dewey Whisnant, son of Bruce Ambros Whisnant and Mary Ann Nettie Warlick. 
Death*Faye Charlotte Warlick died on 25 November 1989 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 78; widow.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Polkville United Meth. Ch. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Family

Luther Dewey Whisnant b. 22 August 1905, d. 23 August 1971

Citations

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

Anabelle Fleming

ID# 4604, b. 23 May 1895, d. 15 June 1966
Birth*Anabelle Fleming was born on 23 May 1895 in NC; Her parents were Thomas Zebulah Fleming and Margaret Amanda Setzer.1,2 
Marriage*She married Robert Isaac Whisenant, son of Robert Stanley Whisenant and Sarah Elizabeth Thompson, on 15 November 1916.3 
Death*Anabelle Fleming died on 15 June 1966 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 71; widowed.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Forsyth Memorial Park Cem., Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, 36.154167,-80.327500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 25, md.
1930Census data not found.
1940Middle Fork, Forsyth Co., NCage 44, md., completed the 6th. grade.

Family

Robert Isaac Whisenant b. 6 February 1891, d. 10 June 1966
Marriage*Anabelle Fleming married Robert Isaac Whisenant, son of Robert Stanley Whisenant and Sarah Elizabeth Thompson, on 15 November 1916.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S144] Letter, Jacksie Carol Bunn Parker to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

George Luther Whisenant Jr.

ID# 4605, b. 15 July 1919, d. 2 February 1993
Father*George Luther Whisenant b. 20 Jun 1882, d. 19 Sep 1966
Mother*Josephine Murray b. 13 Apr 1886, d. 27 Mar 1975
Birth*George Luther Whisenant Jr. was born on 15 July 1919 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Dorthy Hope Jonas on 3 October 1941 in NC. 
Death*George Luther Whisenant Jr. died on 2 February 1993 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 73; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Maiden Municipal Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, 35.580556,-81.206667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Maiden, Catawba Co., NCage 5 months
1930Maiden, Catawba Co., NCage 10
1940Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 20, single, not attending school. He has completed 1 year of college. He is employed as a truck driver for a transfer company. His wage last year was $780. He resides with his parents.
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*George Luther Whisenant Jr. began military service on 5 June 1942 in NC U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 19 October 1945. 

Family

Dorthy Hope Jonas b. 1 February 1920, d. 22 September 1997
Marriage*He married Dorthy Hope Jonas on 3 October 1941 in NC. 
Child
  • Cynthia Anne Whisenant

Citations

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

Dorthy Hope Jonas

ID# 4606, b. 1 February 1920, d. 22 September 1997
Birth*Dorthy Hope Jonas was born on 1 February 1920 in Lincoln Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married George Luther Whisenant Jr., son of George Luther Whisenant and Josephine Murray, on 3 October 1941 in NC. 
Death*Dorthy Hope Jonas died on 22 September 1997 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 77; widow.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Maiden Municipal Cem., Maiden, Catawba Co., NC, 35.580556,-81.206667. 

Family

George Luther Whisenant Jr. b. 15 July 1919, d. 2 February 1993
Child
  • Cynthia Anne Whisenant

Citations

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

Raymond Franklin Lowe

ID# 4607, b. 4 December 1905, d. 28 July 1977
Birth*Raymond Franklin Lowe was born on 4 December 1905 in Gaston Co., NC. 
Marriage*He married Eve Lorene Whisenant, daughter of Thomas Waitsel Whisenant and Sara Ola Setzer, on 12 November 1937 in NC. 
Death*Raymond Franklin Lowe died on 28 July 1977 in Gaston Co., NC, at age 71. 
Census*Raymond Franklin Lowe appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Belmont, Gaston Co., NC, age 3, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as an Oiler at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $686. He rents a home for $4. 

Family

Eve Lorene Whisenant b. 14 December 1913, d. 14 January 2002
Children
  • Judy R. Lowe1
  • Vaughn F. Lowe1

Citations

  1. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Graham Coolidge Rumfelt

ID# 4608, b. 22 January 1921, d. 15 February 2015
Birth*Graham Coolidge Rumfelt was born on 22 January 1921 in Belmont, Gaston Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Dorothy Marie Whisenant, daughter of Thomas Waitsel Whisenant and Sara Ola Setzer, on 23 August 1941 in NC. 
Death*Graham Coolidge Rumfelt died on 15 February 2015 in Belmont, Gaston Co., NC, at age 94.2 
Residence* In September 2002 Graham lived in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC. 

Family

Dorothy Marie Whisenant b. 4 May 1921, d. 23 September 2002
Children
  • David Graham Rumfelt
  • James Allen Rumfelt
  • Donna Rumfelt b. 9 Jan 1960, d. 13 Jan 2012

Citations

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

Billie Margaret Groves

ID# 4609, b. 3 January 1922, d. 20 December 1954
Birth*Billie Margaret Groves was born on 3 January 1922 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Thomas Whisenant, son of William Preston Whisenant and Madgeline L. Parrott, on 17 October 1947 in NC. 
Death*Billie Margaret Groves died on 20 December 1954 in Spartanburg Co., SC, at age 32; married.1 

Family

Robert Thomas Whisenant b. 9 July 1928, d. 1 November 1971
Children
  • Marilyn Groves Whisenant
  • Mary Craig Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

John Franklin Farrar

ID# 4610, b. 18 December 1932, d. 30 December 2008
Birth*John Franklin Farrar was born on 18 December 1932 in Gaston Co., NC. 
Death*He died on 30 December 2008 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 76.1 
Burial*He was buried in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, 35.249167,-81.139167.1 
Name Variation John Franklin Farrar was also known as Jack. 

Family

Beverly Laquita Whisnant
Children
  • Lisa Farrar
  • David Judson Farrar
  • John Scott Farrar
  • Linda Michelle Farrar

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Evie Ida Reinhart

ID# 4615, b. 23 July 1896, d. 14 May 1983
Birth*Evie Ida Reinhart was born on 23 July 1896 in NC; Her parents were Frank Reinhart and Minnie Cobb.1 
Marriage*She married Eli Durham Whisnant, son of Tatem Clay Whisnant and Florence Olinine Rollins, on 7 February 1915 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Death*Evie Ida Reinhart died on 14 May 1983 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 86; widow.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Sunset Cem., Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.295833,-81.546389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Cleveland Co., NCage 24, md.
1930Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 34, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Shelby, Cleveland Co., NCage 42, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is employed as a winder at a cotton mill. Her wage last year was $405.

Family

Eli Durham Whisnant b. 14 December 1893, d. 27 January 1964
Marriage*Evie Ida Reinhart married Eli Durham Whisnant, son of Tatem Clay Whisnant and Florence Olinine Rollins, on 7 February 1915 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Children

Citations

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

Carrie Barrett

ID# 4616, b. 12 May 1900, d. 14 February 1978
Birth*Carrie Barrett was born on 12 May 1900 in NC. 
Marriage*She married James Marvin Whisnant, son of Jacob T. Whisnant and Sarah E. Randall, on 2 September 1917 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Divorce*Carrie Barrett and James Marvin Whisnant were divorced before 1930. 
Death*Carrie Barrett died on 14 February 1978 at age 77; She was also married to William Atley Hamrick. 
Burial*She was buried in Pleasant Hill Bapt. Cem., Cleveland Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Grover, Cleveland Co., NCage 20, md.
1930Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 28, md. to Atley Hamrick.
1940Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 39, md., completed 4 years of school. She is not employed. She resides with her husband Atley Hamrick.

Family

James Marvin Whisnant b. 9 September 1886, d. 25 September 1965
Marriage*Carrie Barrett married James Marvin Whisnant, son of Jacob T. Whisnant and Sarah E. Randall, on 2 September 1917 in Cleveland Co., NC. 
Divorce*Carrie Barrett and James Marvin Whisnant were divorced before 1930. 
Child

Joshua H. Thomas Pendleton

ID# 4619, b. May 1858
Birth*Joshua H. Thomas Pendleton was born in May 1858 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Ellen Whisnant, daughter of Adam B. Whisnant and Martha Jane Williams, on 11 March 1886. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Caroleen, Rutherford Co., NCage 42, md. 13 yrs.
1910Greens Creek, Polk Co., NCage 52, md. 1 time, 25 yrs., farmer. His first name is listed as "Thomas".
Name Variation As of 1 June 1900, Joshua H. Thomas Pendleton was also known as John.1 

Family

Mary Ellen Whisnant b. 21 March 1866, d. 20 November 1947
Children

Citations

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

Annie H. Whisenhunt

ID# 4620, b. June 1880
Father*William Mck Whisenhunt b. 21 Sep 1855, d. 26 Feb 1924
Mother*Annie J. Bartlett b. Apr 1861, d. 1919
Birth*Annie H. Whisenhunt was born in June 1880 in NC.1 
Census*Annie H. Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Swannonoa, Buncombe Co., NC, age 19, single, resides with parents. 

Citations

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

Carrie S. Whisenhunt

ID# 4621, b. August 1882
Father*William Mck Whisenhunt b. 21 Sep 1855, d. 26 Feb 1924
Mother*Annie J. Bartlett b. Apr 1861, d. 1919
Birth*Carrie S. Whisenhunt was born in August 1882 in NC.1 
Census*Carrie S. Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Swannonoa, Buncombe Co., NC, age 17, single, resides with parents. 

Citations

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

Myrtle L. Whisenhunt

ID# 4622, b. 22 August 1885, d. 16 April 1917
Father*William Mck Whisenhunt b. 21 Sep 1855, d. 26 Feb 1924
Mother*Annie J. Bartlett b. Apr 1861, d. 1919
Birth*Myrtle L. Whisenhunt was born on 22 August 1885 in Buncombe Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Fletcher Mason. 
Death*Myrtle L. Whisenhunt died on 16 April 1917 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, at age 31; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Berea Bapt. Ch. Cem., Swannonoa, Buncombe Co., NC, 35.618889,-82.455278.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Swannonoa, Buncombe Co., NCage 15
1910Buncombe Co., NC
Name Variation Myrtle L. Whisenhunt was also known as Myrtle. 

Family

Fletcher Mason
Marriage*She married Fletcher Mason. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Dudley Brown Whisenhunt

ID# 4623, b. 16 July 1887, d. 28 August 1963
Father*William Mck Whisenhunt b. 21 Sep 1855, d. 26 Feb 1924
Mother*Annie J. Bartlett b. Apr 1861, d. 1919
Birth*Dudley Brown Whisenhunt was born on 16 July 1887 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Jennie Mae Shope circa 1909.3 
Death*Dudley Brown Whisenhunt died on 28 August 1963 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, at age 76.2 
Burial*He was buried in Berea Bapt. Ch. Cem., Swannonoa, Buncombe Co., NC, 35.618889,-82.455278.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Swannonoa, Buncombe Co., NCage 12
1910Buncombe Co., NCage 22, md. 1 time, 1 yr. He and his family are living with his parents.
1920Swannonoa, Buncombe Co., NCage 32, md., farm laborer
1930Swannonoa, Buncombe Co., NCage 42, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21
1940Swannonoa, Buncombe Co., NCage 52, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a laborer at a dairy farm. His wage last year was $455. He owns a farmhouse valued at $600. [e.d. 11-86, sheet 14A, household #269]
Name Variation Dudley Brown Whisenhunt was also known as Dudley Brown Whisenant. 

Family

Jennie Mae Shope b. 27 September 1888, d. 8 February 1977
Marriage*He married Jennie Mae Shope circa 1909.3 
Child

Citations

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

Lena Gertrude Whisenhunt

ID# 4624, b. 5 November 1889, d. 22 November 1974
Father*William Mck Whisenhunt b. 21 Sep 1855, d. 26 Feb 1924
Mother*Annie J. Bartlett b. Apr 1861, d. 1919
Birth*Lena Gertrude Whisenhunt was born on 5 November 1889 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Theodore Herman Roberts circa 1916. 
Death*Lena Gertrude Whisenhunt died on 22 November 1974 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, at age 85; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Berea Bapt. Ch. Cem., Swannonoa, Buncombe Co., NC, 35.618889,-82.455278.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Swannonoa, Buncombe Co., NCage 10
1910Buncombe Co., NCage 19, single, living at home.
1920Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NCage 30, md.
1930Swannonoa, Buncombe Co., NCage 41, md., 1st. md. age 27

Family

Theodore Herman Roberts b. 9 August 1886, d. 13 March 1977
Marriage*Lena Gertrude Whisenhunt married Theodore Herman Roberts circa 1916. 
Children
  • Marion Roberts b. 10 Mar 1917, d. 30 Jan 1918
  • Marie A. Roberts
  • Edna elsie Roberts

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

William B. Whisenhunt

ID# 4625, b. 19 December 1896, d. 20 January 1973
Father*William Mck Whisenhunt b. 21 Sep 1855, d. 26 Feb 1924
Mother*Annie J. Bartlett b. Apr 1861, d. 1919
Birth*William B. Whisenhunt was born on 19 December 1896 in NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Vivian P. [unknown] circa 1916. 
Death*William B. Whisenhunt died on 20 January 1973 in Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 76.1 
Burial*He was buried in Willamette National Cem., Happy Valley, Clackamas Co., OR, 45.459722,-122.543056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Swannonoa, Buncombe Co., NC
1910Buncombe Co., NCage 13, single
1920Swannonoa, Buncombe Co., NCage 22, md. He and his family are living with his father.
1930Census record not found
Note*William B. Whisenhunt and William Byant Whisenant Is this the same person? 
Milit-Beg*William B. Whisenhunt began military service on 25 August 1918 Cpl. U.S. Army, World War I. 
Note*He and William Bryant Whisenant Is this the same person? 

Family

Vivian P. [unknown] b. circa 1898
Marriage*William B. Whisenhunt married Vivian P. [unknown] circa 1916. 
Children
  • William Whisenhunt
  • Elizabeth Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1940-97.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Frank Harold

ID# 4626
Marriage*Frank Harold married Lucinda Coffey on 24 September 1868 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 

Family

Lucinda Coffey b. circa 1832
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Polly A. Whisnant

ID# 4627, b. 13 December 1886, d. 3 April 1945
Father*Luther Sylvester Whisenhunt b. 26 Aug 1851, d. 30 Aug 1905
Mother*Nancy Melvira McGinnis b. 26 Jan 1857, d. 24 Oct 1933
Birth*Polly A. Whisnant was born on 13 December 1886 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 3 April 1945 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 58; single.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Harper's Chapel Cem., Patterson, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.99629,-81.56110.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 14
1910Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 23, single, living with mother
1920Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 34, single, living with mother
1930Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 44, single, living with mother
1940Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 54, single, completed 3 years of school. She is not employed. She owns a home valued at $600. Note: In the household is Milton Curdtis, son-in-law, Jessie Curtis, daughter, and Carrie Lee Whisnant, grand-daughter. [s.d. 9, e.d. 14-13A, sheet 8A, line 32, household #119] Note: Carrie is actually her grand-niece.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

John William Whisnant

ID# 4628, b. 22 April 1888, d. 14 September 1956
John W. Whisnant
(Photo courtesy: Elizabeth Olmstead)
Father*Luther Sylvester Whisenhunt b. 26 Aug 1851, d. 30 Aug 1905
Mother*Nancy Melvira McGinnis b. 26 Jan 1857, d. 24 Oct 1933
Birth*John William Whisnant was born on 22 April 1888 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Martha Ann Sanders on 11 October 1908 in Caldwell Co., NC. 
Death*John William Whisnant died on 14 September 1956 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 68; married.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Tabernacle Advent Christian Ch. Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 12
1910Lower Creek, Caldwell Co., NCage 22, md. 1 time, 1 yr.
1920Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 31, md., laborer, lumber yard
1930Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 41, md., night watchman, furniture factory, 1st. md. age 20
1940Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 51, md., completed no schooling. He is employed as a carpenter at the furniture factory. His wage last year was $828. He rents a home for $9. [s.d. 9, e.d. 14-13A, sheet 3A, line 18, household #31]
colon cancer3

Family

Martha Ann Sanders b. 15 April 1888, d. 5 February 1980
Marriage*John William Whisnant married Martha Ann Sanders on 11 October 1908 in Caldwell Co., NC. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Soloman Pinkney Whisenant

ID# 4629, b. 9 January 1890, d. 26 March 1956
Father*Luther Sylvester Whisenhunt b. 26 Aug 1851, d. 30 Aug 1905
Mother*Nancy Melvira McGinnis b. 26 Jan 1857, d. 24 Oct 1933
Birth*Soloman Pinkney Whisenant was born on 9 January 1890 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Frances Lou Ada Holsclaw on 1 May 1910 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Death*Soloman Pinkney Whisenant died on 26 March 1956 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 66; married.3 
Burial*He was buried in Tabernacle Advent Christian Ch. Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 10
1910Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 20, single, living with mother
1920Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 30, md.
1930Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 40, md., foreman, furniture factory, 1st. md. age 20
1940Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 50, md., completed 4 years of school. He is employed as a repair worker at the furniture factory. His wage last year was $900. He owns a home valued at $1600. [s.d. 9, e.d. 14-13A, sheet 11B, line 62, household #177]

Family

Frances Lou Ada Holsclaw b. 22 December 1893, d. 7 December 1957
Marriage*Soloman Pinkney Whisenant married Frances Lou Ada Holsclaw on 1 May 1910 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Children

Citations

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

Joseph Peter Whisnant

ID# 4630, b. 1 August 1893, d. 11 July 1976
Father*Luther Sylvester Whisenhunt b. 26 Aug 1851, d. 30 Aug 1905
Mother*Nancy Melvira McGinnis b. 26 Jan 1857, d. 24 Oct 1933
Birth*Joseph Peter Whisnant was born on 1 August 1893 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Mary Louisa Sanders on 6 October 1918 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC.4 
Death*Joseph Peter Whisnant died on 11 July 1976 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 82; widowed.5,2 
Burial*He was buried in Bellview Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.920833,-81.539167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 6
1910Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 16, single, living with mother
1920Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 26, md., laborer, cotton mill
1930Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 65, md., works at furniture factory, 1st. md. age 50. (Note: Age is incorrect on census for him and his wife.)
1940Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 46, md., completed the 2nd. grade. He is employed at odd jobs for the furniture factory. His wage last year was $150. He owns a farmhouse valued at $400. [s.d. 9, e.d. 14-13A, sheet 8B, line 54, household #123]

Family

Mary Louisa Sanders b. 2 May 1886, d. 29 August 1957
Marriage*Joseph Peter Whisnant married Mary Louisa Sanders on 6 October 1918 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  3. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 26 Aug 1893.
  4. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  5. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  6. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Carrie Bessie Whisnant1

ID# 4631, b. 14 October 1897, d. 15 August 1981
Father*Luther Sylvester Whisenhunt b. 26 Aug 1851, d. 30 Aug 1905
Mother*Nancy Melvira McGinnis b. 26 Jan 1857, d. 24 Oct 1933
Birth*Carrie Bessie Whisnant was born on 14 October 1897 in Caldwell Co., NC.2,1,3,4 
BirthShe was born on 1 June 1900 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC; age 2.1 
Marriage*She married Claude McKinley Sudduth in 1916 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Death*Carrie Bessie Whisnant died on 15 August 1981 at age 83.4 
Burial*She was buried in Worship Point Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.94499,-81.56598. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 12
1930Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 33, md., 1st. md. age 19. [e.d. 14-9, sheet 6A]
1940Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 42, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 14-13A, sheet 3A, household #28]
Name Variation Carrie Bessie Whisnant was also known as Carrie Bessie Whisenhunt. 

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Claude McKinley Sudduth b. 27 April 1897, d. 27 January 1958
Marriage*She married Claude McKinley Sudduth in 1916 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S28] Tombstone.

Annie Lillie Whisnant

ID# 4632, b. 14 October 1897, d. October 1984
Father*Luther Sylvester Whisenhunt b. 26 Aug 1851, d. 30 Aug 1905
Mother*Nancy Melvira McGinnis b. 26 Jan 1857, d. 24 Oct 1933
Birth*Annie Lillie Whisnant was born on 14 October 1897 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Spainhour Eller in 1914 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Death*Annie Lillie Whisnant died in October 1984 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 2
1910Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NCage 12
1920Statesville, Iredell Co., NCage 22, md.
1930Caldwell Co., NCage 32, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NCage 41, md., completed the 4th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 97-20, sheet 22A, household #374]
Residence* In 1964 Annie lived in Hiddenite, Alexander Co., NC. 

Family

Spainhour Eller b. 2 September 1889, d. 7 August 1964
Marriage*She married Spainhour Eller in 1914 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Joseph D. Whisnant

ID# 4633, b. circa 1855, d. 2 January 1919
Father*Stanhope Whisenant b. c 1834
Mother*Lucinda Coffey b. c 1832
Birth*Joseph D. Whisnant was born circa 1855 in Caldwell Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listed his d.o.b. as 1 Jan 1850.1 
Marriage*He married Malinda May Tolbert on 30 November 1884 in Caldwell Co., NC.2,3 
Death*Joseph D. Whisnant died on 2 January 1919 in Caldwell Co., NC; married. Note: His name is listed as "Joe W. Whisnant" on his death certificate.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Globe, Caldwell Co., NCage 5
1870Caldwell Co., NC
1880Johns River, Caldwell Co., NCage 24, widowed, farm laborer, living with mother
1900Globe, Caldwell Co., NCage 50, md. 16 yrs., farmer. Census listed his d.o.b. as Jan 1850.
1910Wilsons Creek, Caldwell Co., NCmarried twice, md. 28 yrs., age 59
Name Variation As of 1860, Joseph D. Whisnant was also known as Whisenhunt.1 

Family

Malinda May Tolbert b. May 1870, d. 23 June 1932
Marriage*He married Malinda May Tolbert on 30 November 1884 in Caldwell Co., NC.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Malinda May Tolbert

ID# 4634, b. May 1870, d. 23 June 1932
Birth*Malinda May Tolbert was born in May 1870 in NC; Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as "1874, age 58". The informant was Clarence Hicks, Conover, NC. Her father was Edward Alexander Tolbert.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph D. Whisnant, son of Stanhope Whisenant and Lucinda Coffey, on 30 November 1884 in Caldwell Co., NC.2,3 
Death*Malinda May Tolbert died on 23 June 1932 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 62; widowed.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Globe, Caldwell Co., NCage 30, md. 16 yrs., 9 ch., 8 living.
1910Wilsons Creek, Caldwell Co., NCmd. 1 time, md. 28yrs., age 43, 12 ch., 10 living.
1920Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NCage 54, widow

Family

Joseph D. Whisnant b. circa 1855, d. 2 January 1919
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Sarah E. Whisnant

ID# 4635, b. September 1885, d. 8 January 1919
Father*Joseph D. Whisnant b. c 1855, d. 2 Jan 1919
Mother*Malinda May Tolbert b. May 1870, d. 23 Jun 1932
Birth*Sarah E. Whisnant was born in September 1885 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 8 January 1919 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 33; single.2,3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Globe, Caldwell Co., NCage 14
1910Wilsons Creek, Caldwell Co., NCsingle, age 25, living with parents.

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

William Leonard Whisenant Sr.

ID# 4636, b. 11 May 1887, d. 19 February 1979
Father*Joseph D. Whisnant b. c 1855, d. 2 Jan 1919
Mother*Malinda May Tolbert b. May 1870, d. 23 Jun 1932
Birth*William Leonard Whisenant Sr. was born on 11 May 1887 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Minnie Coffey on 5 May 1910 in Caldwell Co., NC.4,1 
Death*William Leonard Whisenant Sr. died on 19 February 1979 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 91; widowed.5,3 
Burial*He was buried in Piney Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 36.02359,-81.48353. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Globe, Caldwell Co., NCage 11. Census listed his d.o.b. as May 1889.
1910Wilsons Creek, Caldwell Co., NCsingle, age 23, living with parents.
1920Mortimer, Caldwell Co., NCage 33, md.
1930Mulberry, Caldwell Co., NCage 43, md., laborer, saw mill, 1st. md. age 23
1940Patterson, Caldwell Co., NCage 52, md., completed no schooling. He is employed as a laborer at a furniture factory. His wage last year was $820. He rents a home for $3. [e.d. 14-28, sheet 12B, household #189]
Obituary*

Family

Minnie Coffey b. 12 June 1890, d. 1 August 1976
Marriage*William Leonard Whisenant Sr. married Minnie Coffey on 5 May 1910 in Caldwell Co., NC.4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  5. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Henry Lee Whisnant

ID# 4637, b. February 1891, d. 17 October 1931
Father*Joseph D. Whisnant b. c 1855, d. 2 Jan 1919
Mother*Malinda May Tolbert b. May 1870, d. 23 Jun 1932
Birth*Henry Lee Whisnant was born in February 1891 in Mortimer, Caldwell Co., NC; Note: His death certificate listted his d.o.b. as 1885. The informant was C. H. Mclean.1,2 
Marriage*He married Patsy Rose Francum on 2 March 1915 in Caldwell Co., NC.3,4 
Death*Henry Lee Whisnant died on 17 October 1931 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 40.5 
Burial*He was buried in Mortimer Cem., Caldwell Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Globe, Caldwell Co., NCage 9
1910Wilsons Creek, Caldwell Co., NCage 20, single, living with parents.
1920Mortimer, Caldwell Co., NCage 30, md.
1930Mortimer, Caldwell Co., NCage 40, md., road laborer, 1st. md. age 36

Family

Patsy Rose Francum b. 15 September 1895, d. 23 January 1965
Marriage*Henry Lee Whisnant married Patsy Rose Francum on 2 March 1915 in Caldwell Co., NC.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 26 Jul 1889.
  3. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  4. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  5. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Jane Whisnant

ID# 4638, b. April 1893
Father*Joseph D. Whisnant b. c 1855, d. 2 Jan 1919
Mother*Malinda May Tolbert b. May 1870, d. 23 Jun 1932
Birth*Jane Whisnant was born in April 1893 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Globe, Caldwell Co., NCage 7
1910Wilsons Creek, Caldwell Co., NCage 18, single, living with parents.

Family

Andy Radford

Citations

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

Ella Whisnant

ID# 4639, b. February 1894, d. 20 March 1935
Father*Joseph D. Whisnant b. c 1855, d. 2 Jan 1919
Mother*Malinda May Tolbert b. May 1870, d. 23 Jun 1932
Birth*Ella Whisnant was born in February 1894 in Mortimer, Caldwell Co., NC; Note: Her brother Finleya was listed on the 1900 census as being born in Jul of this same year.1 
Marriage*She married Azra Estes on 26 July 1919 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Death*Ella Whisnant died on 20 March 1935 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 41; married. Note: Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as "1890, age 44". The informant was Leonard Whisnant, Lenoir, NC.3,4 
Burial*She was buried in Tolar Hayes Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Globe, Caldwell Co., NCage 6
1910Wilsons Creek, Caldwell Co., NCage 16, single, living with parents.

Family

Azra Estes
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  3. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Finley Whisnant

ID# 4640, b. July 1894
Father*Joseph D. Whisnant b. c 1855, d. 2 Jan 1919
Mother*Malinda May Tolbert b. May 1870, d. 23 Jun 1932
Birth*Finley Whisnant was born in July 1894 in NC; Note: his sister Ella was listed on the 1900 census as being born in Feb of this same year.1 
Census*Finley Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Globe, Caldwell Co., NC, age 5. 

Citations

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

Rosanna Whisnant

ID# 4641, b. May 1899
Father*Joseph D. Whisnant b. c 1855, d. 2 Jan 1919
Mother*Malinda May Tolbert b. May 1870, d. 23 Jun 1932
Birth*Rosanna Whisnant was born in May 1899 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Roy Philyaw on 4 November 1924 in Caldwell Co., NC; Their son was Felix "Fitzhew L." Philyaw.2,3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Globe, Caldwell Co., NCage 1
1910Wilsons Creek, Caldwell Co., NCage 10
1920Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NCage 23, single, living with mother
1930Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., WVage 24, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., WVage 38, md., completed the 5th. grade. [e.d. 55-13, sheet 7B]

Family

Roy Philyaw b. 31 August 1906, d. 3 December 1989
Marriage*Rosanna Whisnant married Roy Philyaw on 4 November 1924 in Caldwell Co., NC; Their son was Felix "Fitzhew L." Philyaw.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/

Calvin Webb Whisonant

ID# 4642, b. 13 January 1852, d. 13 June 1937
Father*Henry Whisonant b. 8 Jul 1818, d. 4 Jul 1854
Mother*Elizabeth White b. 12 Aug 1821, d. 4 May 1908
Birth*Calvin Webb Whisonant was born on 13 January 1852 in York Co., SC.1 
Marriage*He married Margaret Jean Service on 14 April 1876 in Troup Co., GA. 
Death*Calvin Webb Whisonant died on 13 June 1937 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, at age 85; widowed.1 
Burial*He was buried in Salem Pres. Ch. Cem., Cherokee Co., SC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Boydton, York Co., SCage 8. Residing in the household of Thomas McGill.
1870York Co., SC
1880Gowdysville, Union Co., SCage 28, md., merchant
1900Gowdysville, Cherokee Co., SCage 48, md. 24 yrs., merchant
1910Cherokee Co., SCage 58, widowed, merchant
1920Gowdysville, Cherokee Co., SCage 67, widowed, living with daughter Mrs. W. A. Fort.
1930Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 78, widowed
Note*Calvin lived his life as a farmer and a country store keeper. He served three terms in the South Carolina state legislature: From 1897-1898 representing Union County, 1899-1900 representing Cherokee Co., and from 1911-1912 representing Cherokee Co. After his wife died, he moved to Blacksburg, South Carolina, where his siblings and his daughter Fay lived. Calvin and his daughter Olive lived with his daughter Fay and her children after Fay's husband died in 1918. Author's notes: Calvin is shown with the T. McGill family in the 1860 census for York Co., SC.

1910 Cherokee Co., SC census
Whisonant, Calvin W. 58
Pearl R. 33 d.
Susan Gay 30 d.
Olive Branch 23 d.
Fay 20 d.
May McCullah 38 step-dau.

Note: I am not sure who Susan Gay is. She did not appear in the 1880 census for Union County, South Carolina, where this family was listed. 

Family

Margaret Jean Service b. 20 February 1846, d. 27 November 1909
Marriage*Calvin Webb Whisonant married Margaret Jean Service on 14 April 1876 in Troup Co., GA. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Margaret Jean Service

ID# 4643, b. 20 February 1846, d. 27 November 1909
Birth*Margaret Jean Service was born on 20 February 1846 in York Co., SC; Her parents were John Service and Margaret Naomi McKown. 
Marriage*She married Robert Lockhart before 1865. 
Marriage*Margaret Jean Service married John McCulloch before 1866. 
Marriage*Margaret Jean Service married Calvin Webb Whisonant, son of Henry Whisonant and Elizabeth White, on 14 April 1876 in Troup Co., GA. 
Death*Margaret Jean Service died on 27 November 1909 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 63. 
Burial*She was buried in Salem Pres. Ch. Cem., Cherokee Co., SC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Gowdysville, Union Co., SCage 34, md.
1900Gowdysville, Cherokee Co., SCage 54, md. 24 yrs., 12 ch., 10 living. Census listed her d.o.b. as Sep 1845.

Family 1

Robert Lockhart d. 7 February 1865
Marriage*Margaret Jean Service married Robert Lockhart before 1865. 

Family 2

John McCulloch b. 19 August 1813, d. 8 September 1875
Marriage*Margaret Jean Service married John McCulloch before 1866. 
Children

Family 3

Calvin Webb Whisonant b. 13 January 1852, d. 13 June 1937
Marriage*Margaret Jean Service married Calvin Webb Whisonant, son of Henry Whisonant and Elizabeth White, on 14 April 1876 in Troup Co., GA. 
Children

Pearl Rivers Whisonant

ID# 4644, b. 29 June 1876, d. 1 January 1933
Father*Calvin Webb Whisonant b. 13 Jan 1852, d. 13 Jun 1937
Mother*Margaret Jean Service b. 20 Feb 1846, d. 27 Nov 1909
Birth*Pearl Rivers Whisonant was born on 29 June 1876 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Jefferson Davis George on 21 January 1914 in Wilkinsville, Cherokee Co., SC.1 
Death*Pearl Rivers Whisonant died on 1 January 1933 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC, at age 56.1 
Burial*She was buried in Oakland Cem., Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.059444,-81.650278.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Gowdysville, Union Co., SCage 3
1900Gowdysville, Cherokee Co., SCage 23, single, living with parents.
1910Cherokee Co., SCage 33, single, living with father
1920Gowdysville, Cherokee Co., SCage 43, md.
1930Gowdysville, Cherokee Co., SCage 53, md., 1st. md. age 37

Family

Jefferson Davis George b. 16 May 1878, d. 29 April 1943
Marriage*Pearl Rivers Whisonant married Jefferson Davis George on 21 January 1914 in Wilkinsville, Cherokee Co., SC.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S147] Letter, Grace Mary Littlejohn Schoner to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Boyce Vance Whisonant

ID# 4645, b. 12 October 1881, d. 14 February 1950
Father*Calvin Webb Whisonant b. 13 Jan 1852, d. 13 Jun 1937
Mother*Margaret Jean Service b. 20 Feb 1846, d. 27 Nov 1909
Birth*Boyce Vance Whisonant was born on 12 October 1881 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lula Smith in 1905. 
Death*Boyce Vance Whisonant died on 14 February 1950 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 68; widowed.2 
Burial*He was buried in Oakland Cem., Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.059444,-81.650278.3,2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Gowdysville, Cherokee Co., SCage 18, single, living with parents.
1910Cherokee Co., SCage 29, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., clerk
1920Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SCage 38, md. (Note: census listed his occupation as "Army, Michigan". I assume this means he was in the army, and stationed in Michigan.)
1920South Bend, St. Joseph Co., INage 38, md., record clerk for a construction company. Living alone in a lodging house.
1930Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SCage 45, md., store merchant, 1st. md. age 24
1940Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SCage 57, md., completed 4 years of high school. He owns his home valued at $6000. [s.d. 5, e.d. 11.10, sheet 10A, line 18, household #183]
Obituary*

Family

Lula Smith b. 23 December 1886, d. 30 August 1942
Marriage*Boyce Vance Whisonant married Lula Smith in 1905. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S147] Letter, Grace Mary Littlejohn Schoner to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Olive Branch Whisonant

ID# 4646, b. 12 November 1886, d. 12 March 1945
Father*Calvin Webb Whisonant b. 13 Jan 1852, d. 13 Jun 1937
Mother*Margaret Jean Service b. 20 Feb 1846, d. 27 Nov 1909
Birth*Olive Branch Whisonant was born on 12 November 1886 in York Co., SC.1 
Death*She died on 12 March 1945 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 58.1 
Burial*She was buried in Salem Pres. Ch. Cem., Cherokee Co., SC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Gowdysville, Cherokee Co., SCage 13
1910Cherokee Co., SCage 23, single, living with father
1920Gowdysville, Cherokee Co., SCage 32, single, living with sister Mrs. W. A. Fort.
1930Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 43, single, living with her father
1940Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SCage 53, single, not had any schooling. She is not employed, and resides in the household with her sister Grace W. Littlejohn.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Faye Whisonant

ID# 4647, b. 29 April 1889, d. 5 January 1960
Father*Calvin Webb Whisonant b. 13 Jan 1852, d. 13 Jun 1937
Mother*Margaret Jean Service b. 20 Feb 1846, d. 27 Nov 1909
Birth*Faye Whisonant was born on 29 April 1889 in York Co., SC.1 
Marriage*She married William Acrill Fort Jr. on 26 June 1912.1 
Death*Faye Whisonant died on 5 January 1960 at age 70.2 
Burial*She was buried in Oakland Cem., Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.059444,-81.650278.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Gowdysville, Cherokee Co., SCage 10
1910Cherokee Co., SCage 20, single, living with father
1920Gowdysville, Cherokee Co., SCage 30, widow
1930Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 38, widow. Her and her children are residing in her father's household.
1940Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 1, widow, completed 3 years of college. She is employed with the W.P.A. as an Adult Teacher. Her wage last year was $130. She owns a home valued at $1600. [e.d. 11-1B, sheet 10A, household #189]
Obituary*

Family

William Acrill Fort Jr. b. 29 April 1889, d. 14 February 1919
Marriage*Faye Whisonant married William Acrill Fort Jr. on 26 June 1912.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S147] Letter, Grace Mary Littlejohn Schoner to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Philip McCammy Whisnant

ID# 4650, b. 19 August 1870, d. 20 October 1953
Philip M. Whisnant & Family
Courtesy: Taylor Whisonant
Back row: L-R Lillie, Claude Clinton, Mary Lou, Philip McCamey,
Sumey, William Charles, Hobart Wood, Oscar Avery

Father*Elcaner Whisnant b. 25 Jan 1838, d. 27 Sep 1885
Mother*Harriet Lula Deal b. 5 Jun 1836, d. 13 Mar 1905
Birth*Philip McCammy Whisnant was born on 19 August 1870 in Rutherford Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Huldy McCurry on 14 May 1889 in Rutherford Co., NC.3 
Marriage*Philip McCammy Whisnant married Ellen Hanorah Campbell circa 1917. 
Death*Philip McCammy Whisnant died on 20 October 1953 in Davidson Co., NC, at age 83; widowed.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Holly Grove M.Ch. Cem., Lexington, Davidson Co., NC.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 11
1900Limestone, Cherokee Co., SCage 29, md. 11 yrs., day laborer
1910Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SCage 39, widowed, works in cotton mill
1920Greenville, Greenville Co., SCage 49, md., carpenter
1930Limestone, Cherokee Co., SCage 59, md., carpenter for cotton mill, 1st. md. age 42
1940Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SCage 69, md., completed 4 year of school. He is a day watchman at the cotton mill. His wage last year was $60. He rents his home for $4. [s.d. 5, e.d. 11-13, sheet 14A, line 37, household #272]

Family 1

Huldy McCurry b. 22 October 1865, d. 29 November 1907
Marriage*Philip McCammy Whisnant married Huldy McCurry on 14 May 1889 in Rutherford Co., NC.3 
Children

Family 2

Ellen Hanorah Campbell b. 16 May 1867, d. 15 July 1951
Marriage*Philip McCammy Whisnant married Ellen Hanorah Campbell circa 1917. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.