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Barbara Peggy Hensley 1792 – 1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Dec 1792

Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 17 Jun 1882

Death Location: Flag Pond, Unicoi, Tennessee, USA

Father: Hensley None

Mother: Barbara Angel

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

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

In 1792, Barbara Peggy Hensley entered the world in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA, born to Hensley and Barbara W. Angel. In 1810, Barbara Peggy Hensley resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. Barbara Peggy Hensley married William Holland Higgins, William Holland Higgins, * (William) Holland Higgins, and had children including Margaret J. "Ann" Higgins (Austin), Nancy Lucinda Higgins, Macy Higgins, Ellis Higgins, John Nathan Higgins, Sarah Sallie Higgins (Bell), Margaret J. "Ann" Higgins (Austin), Nancy Lucinda Higgins, Macy Higgins, Ellis Higgins, John Nathan Higgins, Sarah Sallie Higgins (Bell), Nancy Higgins, Nancy Tilson, Nancy Murry. Barbara Peggy Hensley passed away in 1882 in Flag Pond, Unicoi, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1792, Barbara Peggy Hensley entered the world in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA, born to Hensley and Barbara W. Angel.
  • In 1810, Barbara Peggy Hensley resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • Barbara Peggy Hensley married William Holland Higgins, William Holland Higgins, * (William) Holland Higgins, and had children including Margaret J. "Ann" Higgins (Austin), Nancy Lucinda Higgins, Macy Higgins, Ellis Higgins, John Nathan Higgins, Sarah Sallie Higgins (Bell), Margaret J. "Ann" Higgins (Austin), Nancy Lucinda Higgins, Macy Higgins, Ellis Higgins, John Nathan Higgins, Sarah Sallie Higgins (Bell), Nancy Higgins, Nancy Tilson, Nancy Murry.
  • Barbara Peggy Hensley passed away in 1882 in Flag Pond, Unicoi, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hensley None
Birth Location: –
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Barbara Angel
1753 – 1852
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

William Higgins
1779 – 1824
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
WH
William Higgins
1779 – 1824
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
WH
* Higgins
1779 – 1824
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolinia, USA or Virginia, USA
*H

Children(s)

Margaret (Austin)
1801 – 1885
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
M(
Nancy Higgins
1803 – 1898
Birth Location: Cane River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
NH
Macy Higgins
1810 –
Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
MH
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(
Nancy Higgins
1803 – 1898
Birth Location: Cane River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
NH
Macy Higgins
1810 –
Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
MH
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(
Nancy Higgins
1814 – 1881
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
NH
Nancy Tilson
1815 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
NT
Nancy Murry
1814 – 1881
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
NM

Barbara Hensley's Ancestors

Self
Barbara Hensley
1792 – 1882
Birth Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Hensley
Barbara (W.) Angel
1753 – 1852
Rowan, North Carolina
Grandparents
Capt. (Benjamin Ellis) Hensley
1738 – 1788
Albermarle, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Charles Angel
1736 – 1776
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, British Colony
Elizabeth (Ball) Washington
1717 – 1756
Bridges Creek, Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Col. Angell
1707 – 1772
Jane Schubenbeck
1708 – 1744
Major Washington
1692 – 1746
Catharine Washington
1694 – 1743
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Angell
1664 – 1712
Rebecca Sams
1674 – 1712
William Schubenbecke
1675 – 1745
Henry James
1640 – 1694
Apphia I
1655 – 1739

Barbara Hensley's Descendants

1.
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Barbara (Peggy) 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. Margaret (J. "Ann" Higgins) (Austin) (Jan 1801 – 1885)
  2. 2. Nancy (Lucinda) Higgins (8 Jul 1803 – 24 May 1898)
  3. 3. Macy Higgins (1 Aug 1810 – )
  4. 4. Ellis Higgins (9 Feb 1812 – 5 Jan 1909)
  5. 5. John (Nathan) Higgins (1813 – 15 May 1891)
  6. 6. Sarah (Sallie Higgins) (Bell) (1815 – Before 1892)
  7. 7. Margaret (J. "Ann" Higgins) (Austin) (Jan 1801 – 1885)
  8. 8. Nancy (Lucinda) Higgins (8 Jul 1803 – 24 May 1898)
  9. 9. Macy Higgins (1 Aug 1810 – )
  10. 10. Ellis Higgins (9 Feb 1812 – 5 Jan 1909)
  11. 11. John (Nathan) Higgins (1813 – 15 May 1891)
  12. 12. Nancy Higgins (1814 – 1881) m. Hellings (Dungan) Tilson (Abt. 1805 – 18 Apr 1879)
    1. 1. Jacob (Cobb) Tilson (Nov 1844 – 12 Aug 1915)
    2. 2. Ruth Tilson (abt 1845 – )
    3. 3. Mary (A) Standfield (Abt. 1849 – 5 May 1934) m. John (A) Raper (September 1836 – 22 December 1907) m. John (Alvin (Powell)) Raper (Sep 1836 – 22 Dec 1907) m. William (Henry) Stanfield (Jul 1861 – 5 Oct 1909)
      1. 1. Rachel (Arnettie) Stanfield (1868 – 29 Nov 1946) m. * (Wiley Wylie Wyley Wily Pleasant) Henry (15 Dec 1867 – 16 May 1957) m. Samuel Stanfield (23 May, 1885 – 4 Dec, 1957) m. "Sam" (Samuel Rogers) Stanfield (23 May, 1885 – 4 Dec, 1957)
        1. 1. Lena (Ann) Henry (15 Dec 1888 – Mar 1918)
        2. 2. William (Robert) Henry (18 April 1891 – 8 August 1963)
        3. 3. George (E.) Stanfield (27 June 1904 – 17 March 1964)
        4. 4. % (Elmer Hardy (Mayflower descendant)) Stanfield (31 Aug 1905 – Sept. 13, 1983) m. Louetta Fouse (abt 1913 – 26 October 1988)
        5. 5. George (E.) Stanfield (27 June 1904 – 17 March 1964)
        6. 6. William (Robert) Henry (18 April 1891 – 8 August 1963)
        7. 7. Marvin (J) Henry (1900 – )
        8. 8. George (Edward (Mayflower descendant)) Stanfield (27 Jun 1904 – 17 Mar 1964)
        9. 9. Raymond (T (Mayflower descendant)) Stanfield (1910 – )
        10. 10. Goldie (Bell (Mayflower descendant)) Stanfield (26 Apr 1912 – 13 Dec 2001)
      2. 2. Ona Standfield (Mar 1890 – )
    4. 4. George (W) Tilson (Abt. 1851 – Bef. 8 Jun 1900)
    5. 5. Malissa (C (Lissa)) Tilson (abt 1853 – )
    6. 6. Nancy (E) Tilson (abt 1858 – )
    7. 7. Sarena Tilson (1859 – Bef. 12 Jul 1870)
  13. 13. Nancy Tilson (abt 1815 – ) m. Hellens (D) Tilson (Abt. 1805 – 18 Apr 1879)
    1. 1. Ruth Tilson (abt 1845 – )
    2. 2. George Tilson (abt 1851 – )
    3. 3. Lissa Tilson (abt 1853 – )
    4. 4. Nancy Tilson (abt 1858 – )
    5. 5. Nowel Tilson (abt 1867 – )
    6. 6. Elizabeth Tilson (abt 1868 – )
  14. 14. Nancy Murry (1814 – 1881) m. * (Hellings Hellins Hellens Hillings Dungan) Tilson (1806-1809 – 18 Apr 1879)
    1. 1. Jacob Tilson (1845 – 12 Aug 1915)
    2. 2. Jacob Tilson (1845 – 12 Aug 1915)

Barbara Hensley's Timeline

10 Records

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