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David (1870) Lee Gentry 1870–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 August 1870

Birth Location: Louisiana, United States of America

Death Date: 26 November 1933

Death Location: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Tyre Gentry

Mother: Mary Brown

Spouse(s): Linnie Kelly, Francis (Gentry)

Children(s): Jewell Gentry, Luline Gentry, Casseal Gentry, Clarence Gentry, Randolph Gentry

In 1870, David (1870) Lee Gentry entered the world in Louisiana, United States of America, born to Tyre C 1822 T C Gentry And Mary B Brown. In 1880, David (1870) Lee Gentry resided in 4th Ward, Winn, Louisiana, USA. In 1900, David (1870) Lee Gentry resided in Police Jury Ward 4, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA. David (1870) Lee Gentry married Francis 1869 Delina Brazier Gentry Gentry, Linnie E Kelly, and had children including Casseal Gentry, Clarence E Gentry, Jewell 1900 Claire Gentry, Luline Gentry, Randolph 1904 Gentry. David (1870) Lee Gentry passed away in 1933 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1870, David (1870) Lee Gentry entered the world in Louisiana, United States of America, born to Tyre C 1822 T C Gentry And Mary B Brown.
  • In 1880, David (1870) Lee Gentry resided in 4th Ward, Winn, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1900, David (1870) Lee Gentry resided in Police Jury Ward 4, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA.
  • David (1870) Lee Gentry married Francis 1869 Delina Brazier Gentry Gentry, Linnie E Kelly, and had children including Casseal Gentry, Clarence E Gentry, Jewell 1900 Claire Gentry, Luline Gentry, Randolph 1904 Gentry.
  • David (1870) Lee Gentry passed away in 1933 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Tyre Gentry
1822–1908
Birth Location: Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America
TG
Mary Brown
1827–1882
Birth Location: Bibb County, Alabama, United States of America
MB

Spouses(s)

Linnie Kelly
1872–1924
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
LK
Francis (Gentry)
1869–1951
Birth Location: Alabama
F(

Children(s)

Jewell Gentry
1900–1976
Birth Location: Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
JG
Luline Gentry
1905–
Birth Location: Louisiana
LG
Casseal Gentry
1896–1962
Birth Location: Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
CG
Clarence Gentry
1893–
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
CG
Randolph Gentry
1903–1973
Birth Location: Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
RG

David Gentry's Ancestors

Self
David Gentry
1870–1933
Birth Place: Louisiana, United States of America
Parents
Tyre C (1822) “T. C.” Gentry
1822–1908
Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States of America
Mary (B) Brown
1827–1882
Bibb County, Alabama, United States of America
Grandparents
Hezekiah ((1798)) Gentry
1798–
Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA
Elizabeth
1798–1876
South Carolina
David (Leggett (1802)) Brown
1802–1886
Marlboro Co., SC, South Carolina, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsy" Hallmark) (Brown)
1800–1880
Knox, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Gentry
1758–1830
Amelia Flanning
1761–1850
Jesse Brown
1769–1833
Obedience Leggett
1761–1850
Thomas Hallmark
1773–1805
Susannah Hallmark-Irwin
1773–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hezekiah Gentry
1744–1824
Catherine Reynolds
1738–1820
Jannet Stewart
1723–1774
Edmund Brown
1743–1821
Nancy Mallon
1747–1824
George Sr
1742–1815
Leannah Hallmark
1756–1813
Richard Mynatt
1729–1824

David Gentry's Descendants

1.
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David ((1870) Lee) Gentry (7 August 1870–26 November 1933) m. Linnie (E.) Kelly (3 May 1872–7 February 1924) m. Francis ((1869) Delina Brazier Gentry) (Gentry) (10 Jan 1869–12 Nov 1951)
  1. 1. Jewell ((1900) Claire) Gentry 1900–1976 m. Harry (E.) Brigham 1900–
    1. 1. Mary (Jo) Brigham 1925–
  2. 2. Luline Gentry 1905–
  3. 3. Casseal Gentry 1896–1962
  4. 4. Clarence (E) Gentry 1893–
  5. 5. Randolph ((1904)) Gentry 1903–1973

David Gentry's Timeline

6 Records

1870
7 August 1870
Birth of David (1870) Lee Gentry in Louisiana, United States of America
Louisiana, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 10
David (1870) Lee Gentry resided here in 4th Ward, Winn, Louisiana, USA
4th Ward, Winn, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
David (1870) Lee Gentry resided here in Police Jury Ward 4, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 4, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
David (1870) Lee Gentry resided here in Blackburn, Jefferson, Oklahoma, USA
Blackburn, Jefferson, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
David (1870) Lee Gentry resided here in Houston Ward 6, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston Ward 6, Harris, Texas, USA
1933
26 November 1933
Age 63
Death of David (1870) Lee Gentry in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 August 1870
    Event Place: Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Houston Ward 6, Harris, Texas; Roll: T625_1815; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 97
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Lincoln, Louisiana; Roll: 568; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0060
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blackburn, Jefferson, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1254; Page: 23a; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1375267
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 4th Ward, Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Lincoln, Louisiana; Roll: 568; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0060

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Blackburn, Jefferson, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blackburn, Jefferson, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1254; Page: 23a; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1375267

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Houston Ward 6, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Houston Ward 6, Harris, Texas; Roll: T625_1815; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 97

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 November 1933
    Event Place: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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