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Elias Denton 1828–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1828

Birth Location: Washington, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 6 Aug 1864

Death Location: Fort Delaware, New Jersey, USA

Father: William Denton

Mother: Rachel Gibson

Spouse(s): Deloris Denton

Children(s): Albert Denton

In 1828, Elias Denton entered the world in Washington, Tennessee, USA, born to William D Denton And Rachel Gibson. Elias Denton married Deloris Ann Denton, and had children including Albert Denton. Elias Denton passed away in 1864 in Fort Delaware, New Jersey, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1828, Elias Denton entered the world in Washington, Tennessee, USA, born to William D Denton And Rachel Gibson.
  • Elias Denton married Deloris Ann Denton, and had children including Albert Denton.
  • Elias Denton passed away in 1864 in Fort Delaware, New Jersey, USA.

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Elias Denton's Ancestors

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Elias Denton
1828–1864
Birth Place: Washington, Tennessee, USA
Parents
William D Denton
1798–1870
Sullivan, Tennessee, United States
Rachel Gibson
1802–1889
Washington, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
James (J Denton) SR.
1758–1841
Newburgh Junction, Orange County, New York, USA
Deborah Gerow
1763–1863
New Rochelle, Westchester, New York, USA
Thomas Gibson
1770–1830
High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Polly) White
1776–1849
Guilford Co, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Daniel DENTON
1730–1779
Martha PURDY
1730–1770
Billingsly Gibson
1750–1833
Elizabeth Berry
1750–1830
Isaac White
1755–1821
Sarah Vaughn
1755–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Denton
1710–1774
Sarah Byrd
1705–1805
David PURDY
1685–1766
Daniel Vaughn
1722–1804
Sarah Cole
1727–1765

Elias Denton's Descendants

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Elias Denton (1828–6 Aug 1864) m. Deloris (Ann) Denton (06 Feb 1834–15 Feb 1886)
  1. 1. Albert Denton 1858–1948 m. Lucy (Savannah) Catron 1862–1937
    1. 1. James Denton 1901–1985 m. Evelyn (Ruby) Waite 1902–1988
      1. 1. Gary (G) Denton 1946–2018
      2. 2. Lois (L) Denton 1937–2016
      3. 3. Robert Denton 1922–2002
      4. 4. Leola Denton 1926–
      5. 5. Roberta (Evelyn) Denton 1923–1923
    2. 2. Keith Denton 1895–1918
    3. 3. Diana Denton 1897–1985 m. Robert (Glass) Sr 1887–1957
      1. 1. Thelma Glass 1919–2008
      2. 2. Robert (Blair Glass) Sr 1918–1987
    4. 4. Blair Denton 1893–1991 m. Helen Denton 1902–
      1. 1. Charles Denton 1918–
      2. 2. Rolland Denton 1920–
    5. 5. Della Denton 1887–
    6. 6. Edgar Denton 1890–1965 m. Minnie Denton 1894–1974

Elias Denton's Timeline

3 Records

1828
1828
Birth of Elias Denton in Washington, Tennessee, USA
Washington, Tennessee, USA
1853
30 Nov 1853
Age 25
Elias Denton was married in Johnson County, Tennessee
Johnson County, Tennessee
1864
6 Aug 1864
Age 36
Death of Elias Denton in Fort Delaware, New Jersey, USA
Fort Delaware, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1828
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1853
    Event Place: Johnson County, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1864
    Event Place: Fort Delaware, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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