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Cornelius "Neil" Denton 1858 – 1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Dec 1858

Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 3 Jan 1928

Death Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States

Father: Isaac Denton

Mother: Sallie Lee

Spouse(s): Julia Fox, Cynthia Lewis

Children(s): Dicie Denton, Sallie Denton, George Denton, Lillie Denton, Dialtha Denton, Charlie Denton, Otha Denton

The story of Cornelius "Neil" Denton began in 1858 in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. In 1860, Cornelius "Neil" Denton resided in District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States. In 1880, Cornelius "Neil" Denton resided in District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. Cornelius "Neil" Denton married Julia Fox, Cynthia Lewis, and had children including Dicie Lenora Denton, Sallie Lee Denton, George Mitchell Denton, Lillie Amber Denton, Dialtha Cordelia Denton, Charlie Clarence Denton, Otha Denton. Cornelius "Neil" Denton passed away in 1928 in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Cornelius "Neil" Denton began in 1858 in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1860, Cornelius "Neil" Denton resided in District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1880, Cornelius "Neil" Denton resided in District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.
  • Cornelius "Neil" Denton married Julia Fox, Cynthia Lewis, and had children including Dicie Lenora Denton, Sallie Lee Denton, George Mitchell Denton, Lillie Amber Denton, Dialtha Cordelia Denton, Charlie Clarence Denton, Otha Denton.
  • Cornelius "Neil" Denton passed away in 1928 in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Cornelius Denton's Ancestors

Self
Cornelius Denton
1858 – 1928
Birth Place: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Isaac A. Denton
1827 – 1914
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Sallie Lee
1824 – 1900
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Cornelius ("Neeley") Denton
1796 – 1879
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Hannah Smith
1805 – 1854
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Cornelius Denton's Descendants

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Cornelius ("Neil") Denton (9 Dec 1858 – 3 Jan 1928) m. Julia Fox (24 May 1863 – 1898) m. Cynthia Lewis (18 Oct 1858 – 10 Mar 1886)
  1. 1. Dicie (Lenora) Denton (22 Oct 1888 – 24 Jun 1967)
  2. 2. Sallie (Lee) Denton (Jul 1891 – )
  3. 3. George (Mitchell) Denton (1 May 1892 – May 1966)
  4. 4. Lillie (Amber) Denton (22 Feb 1894 – 2 Feb 1980)
  5. 5. Dialtha (Cordelia) Denton (4 Jul 1896 – Nov 1926)
  6. 6. Charlie (Clarence) Denton (Aug 1898 – )
  7. 7. Otha Denton (16 Feb 1886 – )

Cornelius Denton's Timeline

5 Records

1858
9 Dec 1858
Birth of Cornelius "Neil" Denton in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1860
1860
Age 2
Cornelius "Neil" Denton resided here in District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 22
Cornelius "Neil" Denton resided here in District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 42
Cornelius "Neil" Denton resided here in Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee
Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee
1928
3 Jan 1928
Age 70
Death of Cornelius "Neil" Denton in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1858
    Event Place: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Family History Film: 1255264; Page: 371B; Enumeration District: 169; Image: .
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 485; Image: 486.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 19, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1580; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 43.

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 2B; Enumeration District: 43.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 485; Image: 486.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1928
    Event Place: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Family History Film: 1255264; Page: 371B; Enumeration District: 169; Image: .

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