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Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley 1792–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Dec 1792

Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 17 Jun 1882

Death Location: Unicoi County, Tennessee, USA

Father: HENRY (8G-GF)

Mother: Barbara Senior

Spouse(s): * Higgins, William Higgins, William Higgins

Children(s): Nancy Tilson, Nancy Murry, Nancy Higgins, Ellis Higgins, John Higgins, Margaret (Austin), Macy Higgins, Nancy Higgins, Ellis Higgins, John Higgins, Sarah (Bell), Margaret (Austin), Macy Higgins, Nancy Higgins

Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley was born in 1792 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA, the child of Henry Harry Sgt Hensley 8G Gf And Barbara Barbary Angel Senior. In 1810, Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley married William Holland Higgins, William Holland Higgins, and had children including Ellis Higgins, John Nathan Higgins, Macy Higgins, Margaret J Ann Higgins Austin, Nancy Higgins, Nancy Lucinda Higgins, Nancy Murry, Nancy Tilson, Sarah Sallie Higgins Bell. Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley passed away in 1882 in Unicoi County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley was born in 1792 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA, the child of Henry Harry Sgt Hensley 8G Gf And Barbara Barbary Angel Senior.
  • In 1810, Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley married William Holland Higgins, William Holland Higgins, and had children including Ellis Higgins, John Nathan Higgins, Macy Higgins, Margaret J Ann Higgins Austin, Nancy Higgins, Nancy Lucinda Higgins, Nancy Murry, Nancy Tilson, Sarah Sallie Higgins Bell.
  • Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley passed away in 1882 in Unicoi County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

HENRY (8G-GF)
1755–1822
Birth Location: Henry County, Virginia, USA
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Barbara Senior
1753–1852
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

* Higgins
1779–1824
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolinia, USA or Virginia, USA
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William Higgins
1779–1824
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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William Higgins
1779–1824
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Nancy Tilson
1815–
Birth Location: Tennessee
NT
Nancy Murry
1814–1881
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
NM
Nancy Higgins
1803–1898
Birth Location: Cane River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
NH
Ellis Higgins
1812–1909
Birth Location: Flag Pond, Unicoi, Tennessee, USA
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John Higgins
1813–1891
Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
JH
Margaret (Austin)
1801–1885
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
M(
Macy Higgins
1810–
Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
MH
Nancy Higgins
1803–1898
Birth Location: Cane River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
NH
Ellis Higgins
1812–1909
Birth Location: Flag Pond, Unicoi, Tennessee, USA
EH
John Higgins
1813–1891
Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
JH
Sarah (Bell)
1815–1892
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
S(
Margaret (Austin)
1801–1885
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
M(
Macy Higgins
1810–
Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
MH
Nancy Higgins
1814–1881
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
NH

Barbara Hensley's Ancestors

Self
Barbara Hensley
1792–1882
Birth Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Parents
HENRY "Harry", Sgt. HENSLEY (8G-GF)
1755–1822
Henry County, Virginia, USA
Barbara ("Barbary" Angel) Senior
1753–1852
Rowan, North Carolina
Grandparents
E (B) Hensley
1738–1788
Albermarle, Henrico, Virginia, United States
ELIZABETH (Jane HICKMAN) Bruce
1739–1830
Hanover, Virginia, USA
Charles (G Angel) Sr
1736–1776
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, British Colony
Sybella (Elizabeth) Angel
1738–1809
Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Col. Angell
1707–1772
Jane Schubenbeck
1708–1744
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Angell
1664–1712
Rebecca Sams
1674–1712
William Schubenbecke
1675–1745

Barbara Hensley's Descendants

1.
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Barbara ('Barbary') Hensley (27 Dec 1792–17 Jun 1882) m. * ((William) Holland) Higgins (1779–30 Nov 1824) m. William (Holland) Higgins (1779–30 Nov 1824) m. William (Holland) Higgins (1779–30 Nov 1824)
  1. 1. Nancy Tilson 1815– m. Hellens (D) Tilson 1805–1879
    1. 1. Ruth Tilson 1845–
    2. 2. George Tilson 1851–
    3. 3. Lissa Tilson 1853–
    4. 4. Nancy Tilson 1858–
    5. 5. Nowel Tilson 1867–
    6. 6. Elizabeth Tilson 1868–
    7. 7. Margaret (A) Tilson 1849–1934 m. John (Alvin) Raper 1836–1907 m. John (Alvin (Powell)) Raper 1836–1907 m. William (Henry Stanfield) (Standfield) 1861–1909
      1. 1. Rachel (Arnettie) Stanfield 1868–1946 m. "Sam" (Samuel Rogers) Stanfield 1885–1957 m. * (Wiley Wylie Wyley Wily Pleasant) Henry 1867–1957 m. "Sam" (Samuel Rogers) Stanfield 1885–1957
        1. 1. Elmer (Hardy) Stanfield 1905–1983 m. Louetta Fouse 1913–1988
        2. 2. William (Robert) Henry 1891–1963
        3. 3. George (E.) Stanfield 1904–1964
        4. 4. William (Robert) Henry 1891–1963
        5. 5. George (E.) Stanfield 1904–1964
        6. 6. Goldie (Bell (Mayflower descendant)) Stanfield 1912–2001
        7. 7. Raymond (T (Mayflower descendant)) Stanfield 1910–
        8. 8. George (Edward (Mayflower descendant)) Stanfield 1904–1964
        9. 9. Marvin (J) Henry 1900–
        10. 10. Lena (Ann) Henry 1888–1918
      2. 2. Ona Standfield 1890–
  2. 2. Nancy Murry 1814–1881 m. * (Hellings Hellins Hellens Hillings Dungan Tilson (Mayflower) descendant) 1806–1879
    1. 1. Jacob Tilson 1845–1915
    2. 2. Jacob Tilson 1845–1915
  3. 3. Nancy (Lucinda) Higgins 1803–1898
  4. 4. Ellis Higgins 1812–1909
  5. 5. John (Nathan) Higgins 1813–1891
  6. 6. Margaret (J. "Ann" Higgins) (Austin) 1801–1885
  7. 7. Macy Higgins 1810–
  8. 8. Nancy (Lucinda) Higgins 1803–1898
  9. 9. Ellis Higgins 1812–1909
  10. 10. John (Nathan) Higgins 1813–1891
  11. 11. Sarah (Sallie Higgins) (Bell) 1815–1892
  12. 12. Margaret (J. "Ann" Higgins) (Austin) 1801–1885
  13. 13. Macy Higgins 1810–
  14. 14. Nancy Higgins 1814–1881 m. Hellings (Dungan Tilson Mayflower) Descendent 1805–1879
    1. 1. Nancy (E) Tilson 1858–
    2. 2. Ruth Tilson 1845–
    3. 3. George (W) Tilson 1851–1900
    4. 4. Malissa (C (Lissa)) Tilson 1853–
    5. 5. Sarena Tilson 1859–1870
    6. 6. Jacob (Cobb) Tilson 1844–1915

Barbara Hensley's Timeline

10 Records

1792
27 Dec 1792
Birth of Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley in Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
1792
27 Dec 1792
Birth of Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 18
Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1812
1812
Age 20
Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley was married
None
1830
1830
Age 38
Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley resided here in Washington, Tennessee, USA
Washington, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 58
Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley resided here in Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 68
Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley resided here in District 18, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 18, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 88
Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley resided here in Flagpond, Unicoi, Tennessee, USA
Flagpond, Unicoi, Tennessee, USA
1882
14 June 1882
Age 90
Death of Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley in Flag Pond, Unicoi, Tennessee, USA
Flag Pond, Unicoi, Tennessee, USA
1882
17 Jun 1882
Age 90
Death of Barbara 'Barbary' Hensley in Flag Pond, Unicoi, Tennessee, USA
Flag Pond, Unicoi, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1792
    Event Place: Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1792
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1812

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 18, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Flagpond, Unicoi, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 June 1882
    Event Place: Flag Pond, Unicoi, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1882
    Event Place: Flag Pond, Unicoi, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Unicoi County, Tennessee, USA
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