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Elizabeth "Lida" Denton 1892 – 1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Aug 1892

Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee

Death Date: 4 Sep 1964

Death Location: Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia

Father: William Denton

Mother: Laura Trotter

Spouse(s): Otha Henderson

Children(s): Coy Henderson, Blanche Henderson, Denton Henderson

In 1892, Elizabeth "Lida" Denton entered the world in Sevier, Tennessee, born to William Harrison Denton and Laura Virginia Trotter. In 1900, Elizabeth "Lida" Denton resided in Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee. In 1910, Elizabeth "Lida" Denton resided in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee. Elizabeth "Lida" Denton married Otha Ray Henderson, and had children including Coy W. Henderson, Blanche Henderson, Denton B. Henderson. Elizabeth "Lida" Denton passed away in 1964 in Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia.

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Biography

  • In 1892, Elizabeth "Lida" Denton entered the world in Sevier, Tennessee, born to William Harrison Denton and Laura Virginia Trotter.
  • In 1900, Elizabeth "Lida" Denton resided in Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee.
  • In 1910, Elizabeth "Lida" Denton resided in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee.
  • Elizabeth "Lida" Denton married Otha Ray Henderson, and had children including Coy W. Henderson, Blanche Henderson, Denton B. Henderson.
  • Elizabeth "Lida" Denton passed away in 1964 in Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia.

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)

Otha Henderson
1889 – 1969
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
OH

Children(s)

Coy Henderson
1911 – 1962
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
CH
Blanche Henderson
1913 – 2009
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
BH
Denton Henderson
1914 – 1977
Birth Location: Knox, Tennessee
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Elizabeth Denton's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Denton
1892 – 1964
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

Elizabeth Denton's Descendants

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Elizabeth ("Lida") Denton (3 Aug 1892 – 4 Sep 1964) m. Otha (Ray) Henderson (12 Jul 1889 – 31 Oct 1969)
  1. 1. Coy (W.) Henderson (15 Apr 1911 – 24 Feb 1962) m. Mary (D.) Carey (30 Jul 1913 – 25 Mar 1959)
    1. 1. Coy ("Carey") Henderson (9 Nov 1944 – 26 Jun 1980) m. Carole (Adreanne) Ripley (25 May 1944 – 12 Jun 1972)
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Henderson (1968 – )
      2. 2. Helen Henderson (1970 – )
    2. 2. Ranelle Henderson (27 Aug 1952 – 1988)
  2. 2. Blanche Henderson (18 Jan 1913 – 22 Oct 2009) m. George ("Richard") Fox (28 Jan 1909 – 8 Aug 1974)
    1. 1. George (Richard) Fox (5 Aug 1939 – ) m. Mildred ("Juanita") Enterkin (15 Apr 1939 – )
      1. 1. Ansley (Richard) Fox m. Krista (Meta) Schoening
        1. 1. Hannah (Marie) Fox
        2. 2. Megan (Elizabeth) Fox
    2. 2. Charlotte (Frances) Fox (23 Sep 1942 – )
  3. 3. Denton (B.) Henderson (17 Sep 1914 – 20 Dec 1977) m. Hazel Morgan (27 Jul 1913 – 5 Mar 1993)
    1. 1. Beverly Henderson (1942 – )
    2. 2. Betty Henderson (1947 – )
    3. 3. Patricia Henderson (1954 – )

Elizabeth Denton's Timeline

5 Records

1892
3 Aug 1892
Birth of Elizabeth "Lida" Denton in Sevier, Tennessee
Sevier, Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 8
Elizabeth "Lida" Denton resided here in Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee
Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 18
Elizabeth "Lida" Denton resided here in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 28
Elizabeth "Lida" Denton resided here in Lower Tenth, Whitfield, Georgia
Lower Tenth, Whitfield, Georgia
1964
4 Sep 1964
Age 72
Death of Elizabeth "Lida" Denton in Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia
Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1892
    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: Lower Tenth, Whitfield, Georgia; Roll: T625_285; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 192; Image: .
    [4] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 025462.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1964
    Event Place: Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 025462.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Whitfield
    Record Source: Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 025462.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lower Tenth, Whitfield, Georgia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lower Tenth, Whitfield, Georgia; Roll: T625_285; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 192; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    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 6
    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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