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Carl Houston Denton 1894–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 May 1894

Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee

Death Date: 14 Dec 1975

Death Location: Middle Creek, Sevier, Tennessee

Father: William Denton

Mother: Laura Trotter

Spouse(s): Mattie McMahan

Children(s): Rex Denton, Glen Denton, Mildred Denton

The story of Carl Houston Denton began in 1894 in Sevier, Tennessee. In 1900, Carl Houston Denton resided in Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee. In 1910, Carl Houston Denton resided in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee. Carl Houston Denton married Mattie Irma Mcmahan, and had children including Doris Leah Denton, Glen Mcmahan Denton, Mildred V Denton, Rex Carl Denton. Carl Houston Denton passed away in 1975 in Middle Creek, Sevier, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • The story of Carl Houston Denton began in 1894 in Sevier, Tennessee.
  • In 1900, Carl Houston Denton resided in Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee.
  • In 1910, Carl Houston Denton resided in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee.
  • Carl Houston Denton married Mattie Irma Mcmahan, and had children including Doris Leah Denton, Glen Mcmahan Denton, Mildred V Denton, Rex Carl Denton.
  • Carl Houston Denton passed away in 1975 in Middle Creek, Sevier, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Denton
1846–1920
Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
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Laura Trotter
1861–1935
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
LT

Spouses(s)

Mattie McMahan
1894–1942
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
MM

Children(s)

Rex Denton
1930–1977
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
RD
Glen Denton
1923–1968
Birth Location: Middle Creek, Sevier, Tennessee
GD
Mildred Denton
1919–2002
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
MD

Carl Denton's Ancestors

Self
Carl Denton
1894–1975
Birth Place: Sevier, Tennessee
Parents
William Harrison Denton
1846–1920
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
Laura (Virginia) Trotter
1861–1935
Sevier, Tennessee
Grandparents
James (P.) Denton
1816–1899
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
Elminda ("Melvina") Walker
1822–1861
Tennessee
Isaac Trotter
1821–1870
Middle Creek, Sevier, Tennessee
Mary (Angeline "Polly") Emert
1824–1900
Emert's Cove, Sevier, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Denton
1761–1840
Sarah Robinson
1778–1841
John Walker
1792–1858
Talitha Taylor
1803–1835
John Trotter
1777–1856
Asa White
1782–1852
Daniel Emert
1793–1851
Sarah Reagan
1787–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Denton
1741–1814
Mary Claypool
1737–1833
Joel Robinson
1740–1812
Margaret Denton
1747–1813
Leonard Taylor
1757–1841
Sarah Blackgraves
1769–1848
William Trotter
1748–1797
Margaret Keller
1752–1792
Meady White
1750–1804
Sara Raynor
1754–
Frederick Emert
1754–1829
Barbara Neidig
1755–1842
Timothy Reagan
1750–1830
Elizabeth Trigg
1760–1827

Carl Denton's Descendants

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Carl (Houston) Denton (30 May 1894–14 Dec 1975) m. Mattie (Irma) McMahan (28 Nov 1894–6 May 1942)
  1. 1. Rex (Carl) Denton 1930–1977
  2. 2. Glen (McMahan) Denton 1923–1968
  3. 3. Mildred (V.) Denton 1919–2002

Carl Denton's Timeline

7 Records

1894
30 May 1894
Birth of Carl Houston Denton in Sevier, Tennessee
Sevier, Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 6
Carl Houston Denton resided here in Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee
Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 16
Carl Houston Denton resided here in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 26
Carl Houston Denton resided here in Civil District 8, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 8, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 36
Carl Houston Denton resided here in District 4, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 46
Carl Houston Denton resided here in Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1975
14 Dec 1975
Age 81
Death of Carl Houston Denton in Middle Creek, Sevier, Tennessee
Middle Creek, Sevier, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1894
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 19, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1580; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 43.
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 8, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 145; Image: 338
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 2271; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 645.0; FHL microfilm: 2342005
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3933; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 78-5

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3933; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 78-5

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 2271; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 645.0; FHL microfilm: 2342005

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 8, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 8, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 145; Image: 338

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1975
    Event Place: Middle Creek, Sevier, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 19, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1580; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 43.
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