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Benjamin Denton 1871–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1871

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 6 May 1948

Death Location: Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Denton

Mother: Rebecca Bollinger

Spouse(s): Ann Poteet

Children(s): Bennie Bollinger, Lillian Williams, Annie Smith

The story of Benjamin Denton began in 1871 in North Carolina. In 1880, Benjamin Denton resided in Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA. Benjamin Denton married Ann Poteet, and had children including Annie Dallas Denton Smith, Bennie Novato Denton Bollinger, Lillian Elizabeth Denton Williams. Benjamin Denton passed away in 1948 in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Denton began in 1871 in North Carolina.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Denton resided in Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA.
  • Benjamin Denton married Ann Poteet, and had children including Annie Dallas Denton Smith, Bennie Novato Denton Bollinger, Lillian Elizabeth Denton Williams.
  • Benjamin Denton passed away in 1948 in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Denton
1848–1930
Birth Location: North Carolina
JD
Rebecca Bollinger
1849–1931
Birth Location: Catawba, North Carolina
RB

Spouses(s)

Ann Poteet
1872–1941
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Bennie Bollinger
1915–2009
Birth Location: Burke County, North Carolina, USA
BB
Lillian Williams
1912–1991
Birth Location: Burke County, North Carolina, USA
LW
Annie Smith
1902–1986
Birth Location: Burke County, North Carolina, USA
AS

Benjamin Denton's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Denton
1871–1948
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
John Pinkney Denton
1848–1930
North Carolina
Rebecca ('Becky' M) Bollinger
1849–1931
Catawba, North Carolina
Grandparents
Levi (L) Bellinger
1826–1904
North Carolina
Elizabeth Bollinger
1826–1910
Catawba County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Legion Bollinger
1785–1857
Catherine Bollinger
1790–1865
Harrell Flowers
1790–
Rebecca Myer
1792–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christian Bollinger
1761–1792
Maria Bollinger
1759–1848
Jacob Sr
1760–1830
Charity Harrell
1760–1849
Heinrich Meyer
1781–1840
Dina Barger
1781–

Benjamin Denton's Descendants

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Benjamin Denton (Abt 1871–6 May 1948) m. Ann Poteet (20 Apr 1872–15 January 1941)
  1. 1. Bennie (Novato Denton) Bollinger 1915–2009
  2. 2. Lillian (Elizabeth Denton) Williams 1912–1991 m. Raymond (Theodore) Williams 1912–2003
  3. 3. Annie (Dallas Denton) Smith 1902–1986

Benjamin Denton's Timeline

6 Records

1870
15 March 1870
Birth of Benjamin Denton in Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Burke County, North Carolina, USA
1871
Abt 1871
Birth of Benjamin Denton in North Carolina
North Carolina
1880
1880
Age 9
Benjamin Denton resided here in Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA
Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
Benjamin Denton resided here in Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA
Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
Benjamin Denton resided here in Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, United States
Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, United States
1948
6 May 1948
Age 77
Death of Benjamin Denton in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 March 1870
    Event Place: Burke County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina; Roll: 954; Family History Film: 1254954; Page: 302A; Enumeration District: 044
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1871
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina; Roll: 954; Family History Film: 1254954; Page: 302A; Enumeration District: 044

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina; Roll: 954; Family History Film: 1254954; Page: 302A; Enumeration District: 044

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina; Roll: 954; Family History Film: 1254954; Page: 302A; Enumeration District: 044

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina; Roll: 954; Family History Film: 1254954; Page: 302A; Enumeration District: 044

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 May 1948
    Event Place: Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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