Peter Wilfong Whitener, in April 1861, enlisted in the first company organized in Catawba County - Company "A", 12th Regiment, NC Volunteers. As a soldier, he performed every service faithfully and bravely. He was in many battles. In the "Seven Days Battle" around Richmond, on June 27th, '62 he was wounded. While thus wounded he was given a furlough, and during his stay home, he married Miss Kate Shuford, who proved to be, not only a faithful and loving companion and mother, but a model, consecrated, Christian worker, whose unshakened faith in God's word was her ever ready weapon in every battle of life from which she came out more than conqueror.
When able he returned to his post in the army and on the battlefield, and performed every duty with that distinction of faithfulness that had ever characterized him in every sphere of life. In the battle of Gettysburg, on July 1st, 1863, he was so badly wounded in the knee that his leg had to be amputated, thus putting him on crutches for life.
As soon as able, on November 27, 1863, he came home, and he and his faithful companion began life together on their farm on South Fork river. With industry and good management, they made farming a great success. To this union were born seven children, four daughters, and three sons, of whom two sons and two daughters are still living.
About five and one half years ago, he sold his well improved and valuable farm, and moved to Hickory. About two years thereafter, death entered his home and took from him his beloved companion. Since then, he makes his home principally with his two devoted daughters, Mrs. J. F. Abernethy, and Mrs. W. G. Shell.
This noble veteran is now in his 72nd year. Owing to his age and weight, he is unable to be out only as he is carried in a rolling chair.
No man has more friends than he, and none deserve more than he. Though he was always ready to do his part in every feature of active life, yet with the same good judgment and faith in the goodness of God, he is fully resigned to his present, inactive state. In this, his last battle of life, he is brave and cheerful, feeling assured that when the summons comes and he answers the roll call above, the Captain of his salvation will say: "Well done thou good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joys of thy Lord".
Source: "The Catawba Soldier of the Civil War" published in 1911 by Clay Printing Company
**Information provided by Gracie Seitz Cook
When able he returned to his post in the army and on the battlefield, and performed every duty with that distinction of faithfulness that had ever characterized him in every sphere of life. In the battle of Gettysburg, on July 1st, 1863, he was so badly wounded in the knee that his leg had to be amputated, thus putting him on crutches for life.
As soon as able, on November 27, 1863, he came home, and he and his faithful companion began life together on their farm on South Fork river. With industry and good management, they made farming a great success. To this union were born seven children, four daughters, and three sons, of whom two sons and two daughters are still living.
About five and one half years ago, he sold his well improved and valuable farm, and moved to Hickory. About two years thereafter, death entered his home and took from him his beloved companion. Since then, he makes his home principally with his two devoted daughters, Mrs. J. F. Abernethy, and Mrs. W. G. Shell.
This noble veteran is now in his 72nd year. Owing to his age and weight, he is unable to be out only as he is carried in a rolling chair.
No man has more friends than he, and none deserve more than he. Though he was always ready to do his part in every feature of active life, yet with the same good judgment and faith in the goodness of God, he is fully resigned to his present, inactive state. In this, his last battle of life, he is brave and cheerful, feeling assured that when the summons comes and he answers the roll call above, the Captain of his salvation will say: "Well done thou good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joys of thy Lord".
Source: "The Catawba Soldier of the Civil War" published in 1911 by Clay Printing Company
**Information provided by Gracie Seitz Cook
Peter Wilfong Whitener, in April 1861, enlisted in the first company organized in Catawba County - Company "A", 12th Regiment, NC Volunteers. As a soldier, he performed every service faithfully and bravely. He was in many battles. In the "Seven Days Battle" around Richmond, on June 27th, '62 he was wounded. While thus wounded he was given a furlough, and during his stay home, he married Miss Kate Shuford, who proved to be, not only a faithful and loving companion and mother, but a model, consecrated, Christian worker, whose unshakened faith in God's word was her ever ready weapon in every battle of life from which she came out more than conqueror.
When able he returned to his post in the army and on the battlefield, and performed every duty with that distinction of faithfulness that had ever characterized him in every sphere of life. In the battle of Gettysburg, on July 1st, 1863, he was so badly wounded in the knee that his leg had to be amputated, thus putting him on crutches for life.
As soon as able, on November 27, 1863, he came home, and he and his faithful companion began life together on their farm on South Fork river. With industry and good management, they made farming a great success. To this union were born seven children, four daughters, and three sons, of whom two sons and two daughters are still living.
About five and one half years ago, he sold his well improved and valuable farm, and moved to Hickory. About two years thereafter, death entered his home and took from him his beloved companion. Since then, he makes his home principally with his two devoted daughters, Mrs. J. F. Abernethy, and Mrs. W. G. Shell.
This noble veteran is now in his 72nd year. Owing to his age and weight, he is unable to be out only as he is carried in a rolling chair.
No man has more friends than he, and none deserve more than he. Though he was always ready to do his part in every feature of active life, yet with the same good judgment and faith in the goodness of God, he is fully resigned to his present, inactive state. In this, his last battle of life, he is brave and cheerful, feeling assured that when the summons comes and he answers the roll call above, the Captain of his salvation will say: "Well done thou good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joys of thy Lord".
Source: "The Catawba Soldier of the Civil War" published in 1911 by Clay Printing Company
**Information provided by Gracie Seitz Cook
When able he returned to his post in the army and on the battlefield, and performed every duty with that distinction of faithfulness that had ever characterized him in every sphere of life. In the battle of Gettysburg, on July 1st, 1863, he was so badly wounded in the knee that his leg had to be amputated, thus putting him on crutches for life.
As soon as able, on November 27, 1863, he came home, and he and his faithful companion began life together on their farm on South Fork river. With industry and good management, they made farming a great success. To this union were born seven children, four daughters, and three sons, of whom two sons and two daughters are still living.
About five and one half years ago, he sold his well improved and valuable farm, and moved to Hickory. About two years thereafter, death entered his home and took from him his beloved companion. Since then, he makes his home principally with his two devoted daughters, Mrs. J. F. Abernethy, and Mrs. W. G. Shell.
This noble veteran is now in his 72nd year. Owing to his age and weight, he is unable to be out only as he is carried in a rolling chair.
No man has more friends than he, and none deserve more than he. Though he was always ready to do his part in every feature of active life, yet with the same good judgment and faith in the goodness of God, he is fully resigned to his present, inactive state. In this, his last battle of life, he is brave and cheerful, feeling assured that when the summons comes and he answers the roll call above, the Captain of his salvation will say: "Well done thou good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joys of thy Lord".
Source: "The Catawba Soldier of the Civil War" published in 1911 by Clay Printing Company
**Information provided by Gracie Seitz Cook
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Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. Psalm 37:37
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Shuford Leroy Whitener
1864–1937
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Susan A. "Susie" Whitener McComb
1866–1901
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Mary Alice "Allie" Whitener Abernethy
1868–1896
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Henry Edwin "Eddie" Whitener
1870–1889
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Claudius Robert "Claude" Whitener Sr
1872–1943
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Martha Elia "Mattie" Whitener Abernethy
1873–1948
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Katherine Margaret "Kate" Whitener Shell
1875–1958
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