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Benjamin HENSLEY 1789–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1789

Birth Location: Rockingham Co, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 28 Apr 1875

Death Location: Rockingham Co, Virginia, United States

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Mother:

Spouse(s): "Nelly" MEADOWS

Children(s): James HENSLEY, Benjamin Jr., John HENSLEY, Whitfield Sr., Malinda HENSLEY, Lucinda HENSLEY, Simeon HENSLEY

The story of Benjamin HENSLEY began in 1789 in Rockingham Co, Virginia, United States. In 1820, Benjamin HENSLEY resided in Rockingham, Virginia, United States. Benjamin HENSLEY married Nelly Eleanor Ellenda Ellen Meadows, and had children including Benjamin Hensley Jr, James Hensley, John Hensley, Lucinda Hensley, Malinda Hensley, Simeon Hensley, Whitfield Hensley Sr. Benjamin HENSLEY passed away in 1875 in Rockingham Co, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin HENSLEY began in 1789 in Rockingham Co, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1820, Benjamin HENSLEY resided in Rockingham, Virginia, United States.
  • Benjamin HENSLEY married Nelly Eleanor Ellenda Ellen Meadows, and had children including Benjamin Hensley Jr, James Hensley, John Hensley, Lucinda Hensley, Malinda Hensley, Simeon Hensley, Whitfield Hensley Sr.
  • Benjamin HENSLEY passed away in 1875 in Rockingham Co, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

"Nelly" MEADOWS
1778–1862
Birth Location: Rockingham
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Children(s)

James HENSLEY
1820–1887
Birth Location: Hensley Hollow, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
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Benjamin Jr.
1822–1908
Birth Location: Rockingham, Virginia, USA
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John HENSLEY
1818–1892
Birth Location: Rockingham, Virginia, United States
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Whitfield Sr.
1823–
Birth Location: Rockingham-, Virginia, United States
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Malinda HENSLEY
1825–
Birth Location: Rockingham, Virginia, United States
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Lucinda HENSLEY
1815–1897
Birth Location: Hensley Hollow, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
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Simeon HENSLEY
1824–1908
Birth Location: Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
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Benjamin HENSLEY's Ancestors

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Benjamin HENSLEY
1789–1875
Birth Place: Rockingham Co, Virginia, United States
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Benjamin HENSLEY's Descendants

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Benjamin HENSLEY (1789–28 Apr 1875) m. "Nelly" (Eleanor Ellenda Ellen) MEADOWS (abt 1778–19 Jul 1862)
  1. 1. James HENSLEY 1820–1887 m. Eliza (Jane) HALL 1826–1886
    1. 1. Simeon HENSLEY 1858–1931
      1. 1. Charles ("Chas" W) HENSLEY 1882–
    2. 2. John (A) HENSLEY 1864–
    3. 3. Elvira HENSLEY 1863–
  2. 2. Benjamin (HENSLEY) Jr. 1822–1908 m. Rebecca BREEDEN 1824–1905
    1. 1. "Sol" (Solomon Job "The Baron") HENSLEY 1858–1943 m. Margaret (Elizabeth "Maggie") SHIFFLETT 1859–1938
      1. 1. Samuel (Lawrence HENSLEY) Jr 1889–1956 m. Winona ((Wynona)) JONES 1893–
      2. 2. James Hensley 1894–1970 m. Mattie (J) Hensley 1898–
        1. 1. Warren (H) Hensley 1923–
        2. 2. James (R) Hensley 1924–
        3. 3. Margaret (S) Hensley 1925–
      3. 3. Ashby (Solomon) HENSLEY 1905–1969
      4. 4. Bessie (Frances) HENSLEY 1880–1955
      5. 5. Lelia HENSLEY 1886–
      6. 6. Margaret (Ruth) HENSLEY 1897–1918
      7. 7. Alice (Marie) HENSLEY 1896–1974
      8. 8. Ida (Rebecca) HENSLEY 1879–1957
      9. 9. Ashby HENSLEY 1907–
  3. 3. John HENSLEY 1818–1892
  4. 4. Whitfield (HENSLEY) Sr. 1823–
  5. 5. Malinda HENSLEY 1825–
  6. 6. Lucinda HENSLEY 1815–1897
  7. 7. Simeon HENSLEY 1824–1908 m. Janetta ("Jennie") BREEDEN 1833–1909

Benjamin HENSLEY's Timeline

8 Records

1789
1789
Birth of Benjamin HENSLEY in Rockingham Co, Virginia, United States
Rockingham Co, Virginia, United States
1790
abt 1790
Age 1
Birth of Benjamin HENSLEY in Rockingham, Virginia, United States
Rockingham, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 31
Benjamin HENSLEY resided here in Rockingham, Virginia, United States
Rockingham, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 61
Benjamin HENSLEY resided here in District 56 and a half, Rockingham, Virginia
District 56 and a half, Rockingham, Virginia
1860
1860
Age 71
Benjamin HENSLEY resided here in District 1, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
District 1, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 81
Benjamin HENSLEY resided here in Elk Run, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
Elk Run, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
1875
28 April 1875
Age 86
Death of Benjamin HENSLEY in Elkton, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States
Elkton, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States
1875
28 Apr 1875
Age 86
Death of Benjamin HENSLEY in Rockingham Co, Virginia, United States
Rockingham Co, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1790
    Event Place: Rockingham, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Elk Run, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: 633; Image: 305.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 56 and a half, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: M432_974; Page: 186B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1789
    Event Place: Rockingham Co, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Rockingham, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: M33_139; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 56 and a half, Rockingham, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 56 and a half, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: M432_974; Page: 186B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: 633; Image: 305.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Elk Run, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Elk Run, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 April 1875
    Event Place: Elkton, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1875
    Event Place: Rockingham Co, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Trees
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