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Benjamin Henrico Hensley 1763–1843 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1763

Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 7 JAN 1843

Death Location: Bedford, Virginia, United States

Father: Benjamin Jr.

Mother: Elizabeth Hickman

Spouse(s): Nancy Allen, Elizabeth Staple, Martha Scott

Children(s): Nathaniel Hensley, John Hensley, Benjamin Hensley, Persanna Hensley, Amos Hensley, William Hensley, Samuel Hensley, James Sr.

In 1763, Benjamin Henrico Hensley entered the world in Albemarle, Virginia, United States, born to Benjamin Henrico Hensley Jr And Elizabeth Jane Hickman. Benjamin Henrico Hensley married Elizabeth Jane Staple, Martha Ann Scott, Nancy Allen, and had children including A Hensley, Amos Hensley, Benjamin Hensley, James B Hensley Sr, John Hensley, Masfield Hensley, Nathaniel Hensley, Persanna Hensley, Samuel Hensley, William Lewis Hensley. Benjamin Henrico Hensley passed away in 1843 in Bedford, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1763, Benjamin Henrico Hensley entered the world in Albemarle, Virginia, United States, born to Benjamin Henrico Hensley Jr And Elizabeth Jane Hickman.
  • Benjamin Henrico Hensley married Elizabeth Jane Staple, Martha Ann Scott, Nancy Allen, and had children including A Hensley, Amos Hensley, Benjamin Hensley, James B Hensley Sr, John Hensley, Masfield Hensley, Nathaniel Hensley, Persanna Hensley, Samuel Hensley, William Lewis Hensley.
  • Benjamin Henrico Hensley passed away in 1843 in Bedford, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Jr.
1738–1803
Birth Location: Albemarle, Henrico, Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Hickman
–1830
Birth Location: Hanover County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Allen
1781–1852
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Staple
1755–1810
Birth Location: Hanover, Virginia, British Colonial America
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Martha Scott
1765–
Birth Location: poss Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Nathaniel Hensley
1800–1868
Birth Location: , Scott, Virginia, USA
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John Hensley
1779–1870
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, United States
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Benjamin Hensley
1776–1855
Birth Location: Henry, Virginia, United States
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Persanna Hensley
1811–1889
Birth Location: Wayne, Tennessee, United States
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Amos Hensley
1775–1828
Birth Location: Henry Co, VA
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William Hensley
1810–1893
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
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Samuel Hensley
1790–1881
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, United States
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James Sr.
1780–1864
Birth Location: Orange, Virginia, United States
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Benjamin Hensley's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Hensley
1763–1843
Birth Place: Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Parents
Benjamin Henrico Hensley Jr.
1738–1803
Albemarle, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Jane) Hickman
–1830
Hanover County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (Henrico "Cherokee" HENSLEY (Confederate Soldier) (Conferate) Soldier)
1694–1788
Henrico, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Martha (Ann) Ellis
1704–1752
Henrico, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Jr.
1642–1705
Susannah Newcomb
1655–1730
JOHN II
1680–1738
Susannah Royall
1665–1730
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Hensley
1605–1665
Sarah Lyttle
1606–1665
Henry Newcomb
1625–1682
ELIZABETH MANWARINGE
1595–1682
John I
1644–1730
Elizabeth Willis
1650–1730
Mary Bentley
1662–1690

Benjamin Hensley's Descendants

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Benjamin (Henrico) Hensley (1763–7 JAN 1843) m. Nancy Allen (1781–1852) m. Elizabeth (Jane) Staple (1755–1810) m. Martha (Ann) Scott (1765–)
  1. 1. Nathaniel Hensley 1800–1868
  2. 2. John Hensley 1779–1870
  3. 3. Benjamin Hensley 1776–1855
  4. 4. Persanna Hensley 1811–1889
  5. 5. Amos Hensley 1775–1828
  6. 6. William (Lewis) Hensley 1810–1893
  7. 7. Samuel Hensley 1790–1881
  8. 8. James (B. Hensley) Sr. 1780–1864 m. Elizabeth Maiden 1785–1864
    1. 1. Wesley (A) Hensley 1829–
    2. 2. Malinda Hensley 1810–1847
    3. 3. Mary (Ann) Hensley 1806–1853
    4. 4. Lucinda (Lurena) Hensley 1813–1888
    5. 5. John Hensley 1820–1900
    6. 6. William (A) Hensley 1814–1898
    7. 7. Eliza (Ann) Hensley 1827–1887
    8. 8. Elizabeth Hensley 1808–1867
    9. 9. Delilah (Ann) Hensley 1810–1890
    10. 10. James (F) Hensley 1817–1887 m. Amanda (Melvina) Breeden 1820–1888 m. Rebecca Smith 1818–
      1. 1. Sarah (E) Hensley 1849–1892
      2. 2. Amanda (Melvina) Hensley 1851–1928
      3. 3. Jane Hensley 1859–
      4. 4. George (Sanford) Hensley 1850–
      5. 5. Virginia Hensley 1856–
      6. 6. Mary (Laurena) Hensley 1845–1919
      7. 7. Frances (Coraline) Hensley 1843–1899
      8. 8. Ann (Etta) Hensley 1840–1883
      9. 9. Delila Hensley 1850–
      10. 10. Sanford (Marion) Hensley 1854–1928
      11. 11. Harvey Hensley 1855–
      12. 12. Joseph (H.) Hensley 1839– m. Lyda (J) Hensley 1855–1880
        1. 1. Morgan (E.) Hensley 1880–
        2. 2. Jacob (G.) Hensley 1877–
        3. 3. Malinda (C.) Hensley 1866–
        4. 4. Naomi (J.) Hensley 1868–
        5. 5. Emily (A.) Hensley 1873–
        6. 6. Nicholas (B.) Hensley 1871–
        7. 7. Lucina Hensley 1863–
        8. 8. George (W.) Hensley 1875–
    11. 11. Robert (Benjamin) Hensley 1822–1898 m. Louisa (Jane) Breeden 1825–1897
      1. 1. Amanda (Caroline) Hensley 1855–1938
      2. 2. Sewel (Sanford) Hensley 1846–1916
      3. 3. Alexander Hensley 1848–1927
      4. 4. Hiram (F.) Hensley 1843–1923
      5. 5. Benjamin (Jackson) Hensley 1859–
      6. 6. Thomas (Newton) Hensley 1853–1932
      7. 7. Elizabeth (Caroline) Hensley 1851–1908
      8. 8. Ada (Jane) Hensley 1867–1888
      9. 9. Mary (Cassie) Hensley 1860–

Benjamin Hensley's Timeline

3 Records

1761
4 JAN 1761
Benjamin Henrico Hensley was christened in Luckham, Somerset, England
Luckham, Somerset, England
1763
1763
Birth of Benjamin Henrico Hensley in Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Albemarle, Virginia, United States
1843
7 JAN 1843
Age 80
Death of Benjamin Henrico Hensley in Bedford, Virginia, United States
Bedford, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1763
    Event Place: Albemarle, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, Microfilmed May 12 1993 Item #15 XLib7-102 1697837 3538
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Hensley Family Genealogy
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 July 2019, 22:28), entry for Benjamin Henrico Hensley(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LTWS-S31

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 4 JAN 1761
    Event Place: Luckham, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, Microfilmed May 12 1993 Item #15 XLib7-102 1697837 3538
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Hensley Family Genealogy
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018, Benjamin Hensly, ); citing item 28, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 July 2019, 22:28), entry for Benjamin Henrico Hensley(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LTWS-S31

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, Microfilmed May 12 1993 Item #15 XLib7-102 1697837 3538
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Hensley Family Genealogy
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 July 2019, 22:28), entry for Benjamin Henrico Hensley(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LTWS-S31

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, Microfilmed May 12 1993 Item #15 XLib7-102 1697837 3538
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Hensley Family Genealogy
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 July 2019, 22:28), entry for Benjamin Henrico Hensley(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LTWS-S31

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 JAN 1843
    Event Place: Bedford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, Microfilmed May 12 1993 Item #15 XLib7-102 1697837 3538
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Hensley Family Genealogy
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 July 2019, 22:28), entry for Benjamin Henrico Hensley(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LTWS-S31
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