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Benjamin Hensley 1912–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Dec 1912

Birth Location: Dizney, Kentucky

Death Date: 14 Oct 1977

Death Location: Harlan, Kentucky

Father: Wilson Hensley

Mother: Emily Ball

Spouse(s): Cora Hensley

Children(s): Thelma Hensley, Carolyn Hensley, Richard Hensley, Claude Hensley

The story of Benjamin Hensley began in 1912 in Dizney, Kentucky. In 1930, Benjamin Hensley resided in Wallins Creek, Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, US. Benjamin Hensley married Cora Hensley, and had children including Carolyn Hensley, Claude William Hensley, Richard Hensley, Thelma Hensley. Benjamin Hensley passed away in 1977 in Harlan, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Hensley began in 1912 in Dizney, Kentucky.
  • In 1930, Benjamin Hensley resided in Wallins Creek, Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, US.
  • Benjamin Hensley married Cora Hensley, and had children including Carolyn Hensley, Claude William Hensley, Richard Hensley, Thelma Hensley.
  • Benjamin Hensley passed away in 1977 in Harlan, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Hensley's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Hensley
1912–1977
Birth Place: Dizney, Kentucky
Parents
Wilson Hensley
1887–1937
Harlan, Kentucky
Emily Ball
1878–1950
Harlan, Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Hensley's Descendants

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Benjamin Hensley (11 Dec 1912–14 Oct 1977) m. Cora Hensley (16 Oct 1916–27 Aug 1993)
  1. 1. Thelma Hensley 1937–2006 m. Harvey (Alonzo) Burkhart 1930–2003
  2. 2. Carolyn Hensley 1942–2013
  3. 3. Richard Hensley 1940–2010
  4. 4. Claude (William) Hensley 1935–1991

Benjamin Hensley's Timeline

6 Records

1912
11 Dec 1912
Birth of Benjamin Hensley in Dizney, Kentucky
Dizney, Kentucky
1915
04 Feb 1915
Age 3
Birth of Benjamin Hensley in Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Benjamin Hensley resided here in Wallins Creek, Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Wallins Creek, Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 38
Benjamin Hensley resided here in Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1951
1951
Age 39
Benjamin Hensley resided here in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1977
14 Oct 1977
Age 65
Death of Benjamin Hensley in Harlan, Kentucky
Harlan, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Feb 1915
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] Kentucky, Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1912
    Event Place: Dizney, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 294

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wallins Creek, Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 294

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 294

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dizney, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 294

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1977
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Kentucky Death Index

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