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Benjamin B Gentry 1786–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1786

Birth Location: Washington County, TN

Death Date: 1854

Death Location: Laurel Bloomery, Johnson County, Tennessee

Father: Joseph Gentry

Mother: Winifred Oliver

Spouse(s): Rhoda Wilson

Children(s): Elizabeth Gentry, Lucy Gentry, General Gentry, John Gentry, William Gentry, Joseph Gentry

Benjamin B Gentry was born in 1786 in Washington County, TN, the child of Joseph Gentry And Winifred Oliver. In 1830, Benjamin B Gentry resided in Carter, Tennessee, USA. In 1836, Benjamin B Gentry resided in Johnson, Tennessee, United States. Benjamin B Gentry married Rhoda Wilson, and had children including Elizabeth Gentry, General Washington Gentry, John L Gentry, Joseph S Gentry, Lucy Annia Gentry, William Gentry. Benjamin B Gentry passed away in 1854 in Laurel Bloomery, Johnson County, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • Benjamin B Gentry was born in 1786 in Washington County, TN, the child of Joseph Gentry And Winifred Oliver.
  • In 1830, Benjamin B Gentry resided in Carter, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1836, Benjamin B Gentry resided in Johnson, Tennessee, United States.
  • Benjamin B Gentry married Rhoda Wilson, and had children including Elizabeth Gentry, General Washington Gentry, John L Gentry, Joseph S Gentry, Lucy Annia Gentry, William Gentry.
  • Benjamin B Gentry passed away in 1854 in Laurel Bloomery, Johnson County, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Gentry
1748–1835
Birth Location: Hanover County, Virginia
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Winifred Oliver
1745–1833
Birth Location: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Rhoda Wilson
1768–1863
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Gentry
1808–1889
Birth Location: Laurel Bloomery, Johnson, Tennessee
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Lucy Gentry
1813–1889
Birth Location: Laurel Bloomery, Johnson, Tennessee
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General Gentry
1810–1864
Birth Location: Johnson, Tennessee
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John Gentry
1807–1865
Birth Location: Laurel Bloomery, Johnson, Tennessee
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William Gentry
1803–1892
Birth Location: Johnson, Tennessee
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Joseph Gentry
1801–1880
Birth Location: Laurel Bloomery, Johnson, Tennessee
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Benjamin Gentry's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Gentry
1786–1854
Birth Place: Washington County, TN
Parents
Joseph Gentry
1748–1835
Hanover County, Virginia
Winifred Oliver
1745–1833
Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina
Grandparents
Joseph Gentry
1712–1788
St Pauls, New Kent, Virginia, USA
John Oliver
1724–1796
Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
Margaret (Mary) Smith
1725–1796
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Gentry's Descendants

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Benjamin (B) Gentry (1786–1854) m. Rhoda Wilson (1768–1863)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Gentry 1808–1889 m. MARTIN Miller 1798–1869
    1. 1. JOHN (A) Miller 1829–1870 m. Sarah (A) Wright 1834–
      1. 1. ELIJAH (E) Miller 1858–1935 m. Angeline (P) Floyd 1865–1902 m. Elizabeth 1895– m. Celia Adams 1887–
        1. 1. Genetta (Elen) Miller 1892–1980 m. Arthur (Bachman) Hamilton 1880–1966
        2. 2. Glen (B) Miller 1899–
        3. 3. Austin (Windom) Miller 1897–1971 m. Callie P 1895–
        4. 4. Gracie (B) Miller 1894–1973 m. Elmer (Sylvester) Vance 1892–1979
        5. 5. Frederick (Roscoe) Miller 1889–1964 m. Laura Elvia 1895–1973
        6. 6. Hattie (Bertie) Miller 1888–1965 m. Robert (Earl) Morrell 1888–1962
      2. 2. James (M) Miller 1870–1880
      3. 3. Andrew (Jackson) Miller 1867–1937
      4. 4. Sarah (A) Miller 1864– m. John Wilson 1860–
      5. 5. Lucinda Miller 1854–1930 m. Daniel (Washington) Garland 1862–1927
      6. 6. John (A) Miller 1861–1937 m. Hannah Lewis 1871– m. Susie (Caldonia "Callie") Miller 1872–1947
      7. 7. Elizabeth Miller 1856–
    2. 2. Franklin (M) Miller 1835–1902 m. Elizabeth (J) Morley 1839–1925
    3. 3. Martin Miller 1853–1935 m. Nancy (Sirena) Roberts 1855–1918
    4. 4. Elizabeth Miller 1848–
    5. 5. Lawson (E) Miller 1845–1931 m. Lou (Anne) Richardson 1865–
    6. 6. Benjamin (F.) Miller 1843–1908 m. Emma (S.) Berkshire 1850–
    7. 7. Catherine Miller 1842–
    8. 8. Nicholas Miller 1840–
    9. 9. George (Washington) Miller 1837– m. Nancy Elizabeth 1849–
    10. 10. Rhoda (Ann) Miller 1831–1894 m. Pryor (L) Garland 1836–
  2. 2. Lucy (Annia) Gentry 1813–1889 m. Lawson Madron 1808–1896
  3. 3. General (Washington) Gentry 1810–1864 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Rainbolt 1823–1902
  4. 4. John (L) Gentry 1807–1865 m. Nancy Blackburn 1821– m. Nancy Greer 1805–1845
  5. 5. William Gentry 1803–1892 m. Mary Greer 1808–
  6. 6. Joseph (S) Gentry 1801–1880 m. Nancy Davis 1803–

Benjamin Gentry's Timeline

4 Records

1786
1786
Birth of Benjamin B Gentry in Washington County, TN
Washington County, TN
1830
1830
Age 44
Benjamin B Gentry resided here in Carter, Tennessee, USA
Carter, Tennessee, USA
1836
1836
Age 50
Benjamin B Gentry resided here in Johnson, Tennessee, United States
Johnson, Tennessee, United States
1854
1854
Age 68
Death of Benjamin B Gentry in Laurel Bloomery, Johnson County, Tennessee
Laurel Bloomery, Johnson County, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Washington County, TN

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Carter, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Carter, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 175; Page: 30; Family History Library Film: 0024533

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Johnson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1854
    Event Place: Laurel Bloomery, Johnson County, Tennessee
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