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Benjamin Hensley 1793–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1793

Birth Location: Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 9 Nov 1862

Death Location: Flag Pond, Washington, Tennessee, USA

Father: Sgt. Hensley

Mother: Barbara Agnell

Spouse(s): Louisa Shelton

Children(s): Lewis Hensley, Armstrong Hensley

Benjamin Hensley was born in 1793 in Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America, the child of Sgt Henry Harry Hensley And Barbara Agnell. In 1840, Benjamin Hensley resided in Washington, Tennessee, USA. Benjamin Hensley married Louisa Elizabeth Shelton, and had children including Armstrong Armp Olstead Owen Hensley, Lewis Levi Hensley. Benjamin Hensley passed away in 1862 in Flag Pond, Washington, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Hensley was born in 1793 in Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America, the child of Sgt Henry Harry Hensley And Barbara Agnell.
  • In 1840, Benjamin Hensley resided in Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • Benjamin Hensley married Louisa Elizabeth Shelton, and had children including Armstrong Armp Olstead Owen Hensley, Lewis Levi Hensley.
  • Benjamin Hensley passed away in 1862 in Flag Pond, Washington, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sgt. Hensley
1753–1822
Birth Location: Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
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Barbara Agnell
1755–1855
Birth Location: Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Louisa Shelton
1787–1863
Birth Location: Virginia, United States of America
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Children(s)

Lewis Hensley
1810–1893
Birth Location: , Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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Armstrong Hensley
1823–1911
Birth Location: Washington, Tennessee, United States
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Benjamin Hensley's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Hensley
1793–1862
Birth Place: Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Sgt. Henry Harry Hensley
1753–1822
Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
Barbara Agnell
1755–1855
Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin ("Ben" Ellis) Hensley
1740–1803
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Betsy) Hickman
1739–1830
Saint Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia, USA
Charles (G Angel) Sr
1736–1776
Brunswick (later Henry) County, Virginia,United States of America
Sibella ("Sebe") Angell
1730–1811
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Sr
1694–1788
Martha Ellis
1704–1752
Joshua Hensley
1710–1788
Abigal Faucit\Fausett
1710–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Hensley
1642–1705
Susanna Newcombe
1650–1730
John Ellis
1661–1728
Susannah Royall
1665–1709
John Faucit\Fausett
1676–1760
Elizabeth Stonhewer
1680–1766

Benjamin Hensley's Descendants

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Benjamin Hensley (1793–9 Nov 1862) m. Louisa (Elizabeth) Shelton (1787–1863)
  1. 1. Lewis ('Levi') Hensley 1810–1893 m. Elizabeth Metcalf 1812–1880
    1. 1. Nancy (Lizzie) Hensley 1833–1898 m. Joseph (Landon Colt) Murray 1815–1896
      1. 1. Lucinda (Jane) Murray 1856–1955 m. Enoch ("Enick" "Nick" Onis) Norton 1848–1926
        1. 1. Margaret (L) Shelton 1883–1923
        2. 2. Henry (Harrison Norton) Sr 1888–1983
        3. 3. Ross Norton 1896–1985
        4. 4. Serena Norton 1881–1965 m. Zebb (E) Metcalf 1879–
        5. 5. Mary (Belle) Craine 1895–1980
        6. 6. Pearl (Idella) Ramsey 1900–1986
        7. 7. Hack Norton 1868–1904
        8. 8. George Norton 1869–1937 m. Malissa Riddle 1869–1921
        9. 9. Daniel Norton 1872–
        10. 10. Margret Norton 1883–
        11. 11. Meaban Norton 1885–
        12. 12. Alice Norton 1890–1971
        13. 13. William (Melvin (Melvin)) Norton 1885–1957
        14. 14. William (Melvin) Norton 1885–1957
      2. 2. Adaline Murray 1865–
  2. 2. Armstrong ("Armp" Olstead Owen) Hensley 1823–1911 m. Barbara Higgins 1822–1911
    1. 1. Ellis Hensley 1856–1928 m. Matilda (Caroline) Cody 1854–1901
      1. 1. William (Bill) Hensley 1893–1963 m. Corintha Keller 1900–1983
        1. 1. Floyd (Ellis) Hensley 1941–2010

Benjamin Hensley's Timeline

5 Records

1790
1790
Birth of Benjamin Hensley in Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
1793
1793
Birth of Benjamin Hensley in Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
1840
1840
Age 47
Benjamin Hensley resided here in Washington, Tennessee, USA
Washington, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 67
Benjamin Hensley resided here in District 18, Flag Pond, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 18, Flag Pond, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1862
9 Nov 1862
Age 69
Death of Benjamin Hensley in Flag Pond, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Flag Pond, Washington, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 18, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1277; Page: 207; Family History Li
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 535; Page: 230; Family History Library Film: 0024549

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 535; Page: 230; Family History Library Film: 0024549

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 18, Flag Pond, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 18, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1277; Page: 207; Family History Li

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1862
    Event Place: Flag Pond, Washington, Tennessee, USA
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