Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthSep 4, 1870, Alamance County, North Carolina [1], [842]
DeathNov 18, 1942, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [1], [842]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [1]
FatherPeter WHITESELL (1848-1914)
MotherMargaret Matilda BOONE (1849-1933)
Spouses
BirthMay 24, 1874 [1]
DeathOct 22, 1912 [1]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [1], [843]
BirthOct 31, 1893, Guilford County, North Carolina [1]
DeathJan 24, 1979, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [1], [846]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [847]
FatherJames Murphy McINTYRE (1859-1947)
MotherEffie Janette TURNER (1876-1939)
MarriageDec 28, 1918, Alamance County, North Carolina [1]
ChildrenJohn William (1920-1992)
 Annie Frances (1921-1982)
 David Elmo (1924-2004)
 Mary Ruth (1926-2008)
 Betty Jean (1931-2004)
Obituary Online notes for William WHITESELL
The News and Observer
Sat, Nov 21, 1942 • Page 9

Burlington. - William Whitesell, 72, died at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon at his home on Peele Street after an illness of three years.

He was a native of Alamance County, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Whitesell.

Surviving are his wife; five children, Mrs. Buren Fender, Misses Ruth and Jean Whitesell, all of Burlington, John Whitesell of the U. S. Army, and David Whitesell of Burlington; four sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Pickett, Mebane, Mrs. John Beckom, Route 4, Burlington, Mrs. Lille Mansfield and Miss Mag Whitesell, both of Burlington; three brothers, James, Joseph and Bruce Whitesell, all of Burlington; and one great grandchild.
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