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Florence "Ida" Denton 1870–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Aug 1870

Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee

Death Date: 31 May 1955

Death Location: Newport, Cocke, Tennessee

Father: David Denton

Mother: Mary Peerman

Spouse(s): William Shell

Children(s): Harley Shell, Willie Shell, Lonnie Shell, Jenniev Shell, Donald Shell, Tennie Shell, James Shell, Georgia Shell, Harry Shell, Estelle Shell, Jesse Shell

The story of Florence "Ida" Denton began in 1870 in Jefferson, Tennessee. In 1870, Florence "Ida" Denton resided in District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. In 1880, Florence "Ida" Denton resided in District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. Florence "Ida" Denton married William Cooper Shell, and had children including Donald Shell, Estelle Shell, Georgia Shell, Harley Rex Shell, Harry R Shell, James Shell, Jenniev Shell, Jesse Shell, Lonnie Otis Shell, Tennie Mae Shell, Willie Shell. Florence "Ida" Denton passed away in 1955 in Newport, Cocke, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • The story of Florence "Ida" Denton began in 1870 in Jefferson, Tennessee.
  • In 1870, Florence "Ida" Denton resided in District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1880, Florence "Ida" Denton resided in District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.
  • Florence "Ida" Denton married William Cooper Shell, and had children including Donald Shell, Estelle Shell, Georgia Shell, Harley Rex Shell, Harry R Shell, James Shell, Jenniev Shell, Jesse Shell, Lonnie Otis Shell, Tennie Mae Shell, Willie Shell.
  • Florence "Ida" Denton passed away in 1955 in Newport, Cocke, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Denton
1830–1915
Birth Location: Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee
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Mary Peerman
1835–1905
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

William Shell
1860–1919
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Harley Shell
1896–
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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Willie Shell
1902–
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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Lonnie Shell
1907–1992
Birth Location: Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee
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Jenniev Shell
1910–1977
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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Donald Shell
1904–
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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Tennie Shell
1900–1941
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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James Shell
1890–
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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Georgia Shell
1889–
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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Harry Shell
1894–
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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Estelle Shell
–2002
Birth Location: –
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Jesse Shell
1887–1953
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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Florence Denton's Ancestors

Self
Florence Denton
1870–1955
Birth Place: Jefferson, Tennessee
Parents
David L. "Dave" Denton
1830–1915
Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee
Mary ("Jane") Peerman
1835–1905
Jefferson, Tennessee
Grandparents
Jacob (Gideon) Denton
1801–1880
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
Deborah Lichlyter
1796–1874
Shenandoah, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Denton
1761–1840
Sarah Robinson
1778–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Denton
1741–1814
Mary Claypool
1737–1833
Joel Robinson
1740–1812
Margaret Denton
1747–1813

Florence Denton's Descendants

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Florence ("Ida") Denton (22 Aug 1870–31 May 1955) m. William (Cooper) Shell (11 Sep 1860–24 Dec 1919)
  1. 1. Harley ("Rex") Shell 1896–
  2. 2. Willie Shell 1902–
  3. 3. Lonnie (Otis) Shell 1907–1992
  4. 4. Jenniev Shell 1910–1977 m. Walter (Mack) Myers 1906–1949
  5. 5. Donald Shell 1904–
  6. 6. Tennie (Mae) Shell 1900–1941 m. James ("Cummins") Starnes 1896–1974
    1. 1. Norma (Constance) Starnes 1922–1983
    2. 2. Helen (Ruth) Starnes 1925–
  7. 7. James Shell 1890–
  8. 8. Georgia Shell 1889–
  9. 9. Harry (R.) Shell 1894–
  10. 10. Estelle Shell –2002
  11. 11. Jesse Shell 1887–1953

Florence Denton's Timeline

8 Records

1870
22 Aug 1870
Birth of Florence "Ida" Denton in Jefferson, Tennessee
Jefferson, Tennessee
1870
1870
Florence "Ida" Denton resided here in District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 10
Florence "Ida" Denton resided here in District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 30
Florence "Ida" Denton resided here in Civil District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
Florence "Ida" Denton resided here in Civil District 1, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
Florence "Ida" Denton resided here in Civil District 1, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 70
Florence "Ida" Denton resided here in Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1955
31 May 1955
Age 85
Death of Florence "Ida" Denton in Newport, Cocke, Tennessee
Newport, Cocke, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 May 1955
    Event Place: Newport, Cocke, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959
    [3] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1870
    Event Place: Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Family History Film: 1255264; Page: 521A; Enumeration District: 177; Image: .
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1540; Page: 323B; Image: 60; Family History Library Film: 553039
    [3] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959
    [5] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1580; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1241580
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 1, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1506; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1375519
    [8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1748; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 612
    [9] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3908; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 45-2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3908; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 45-2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1748; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 612

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 1, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1506; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1375519

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1580; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1241580

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1540; Page: 323B; Image: 60; Family History Library Film: 553039

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Family History Film: 1255264; Page: 521A; Enumeration District: 177; Image: .
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