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Frederick Collins Denton 1828–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 February 1828

Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 11 Jan 1885

Death Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Father: Samuel Denton

Mother: Temperance Dickerson

Spouse(s): Eliza Spencer

Children(s): Sarah Nunn, Mary Denton, Henry Denton, Robert Denton, Ida Denton, Alice Denton, David Denton

The story of Frederick Collins Denton began in 1828 in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, Frederick Collins Denton was employed. In 1850, Frederick Collins Denton resided in Henderson, Kentucky, USA. Frederick Collins Denton married Eliza Spencer, and had children including Alice Temperance Denton, David Marion Denton, Henry E Denton, Ida B Denton, Mary Ann Denton, Robert Alney Denton, Sarah Elizabeth Nunn. Frederick Collins Denton passed away in 1885 in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Frederick Collins Denton began in 1828 in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, Frederick Collins Denton was employed.
  • In 1850, Frederick Collins Denton resided in Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Frederick Collins Denton married Eliza Spencer, and had children including Alice Temperance Denton, David Marion Denton, Henry E Denton, Ida B Denton, Mary Ann Denton, Robert Alney Denton, Sarah Elizabeth Nunn.
  • Frederick Collins Denton passed away in 1885 in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Denton
1775–1845
Birth Location: British Colony, Granville, North Carolina, USA
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Temperance Dickerson
1823–1830
Birth Location: Warrick, Indiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Eliza Spencer
1823–1893
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
ES

Children(s)

Sarah Nunn
1855–1916
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
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Mary Denton
1852–1929
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
MD
Henry Denton
1861–1947
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Robert Denton
1863–1943
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
RD
Ida Denton
1859–1892
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
ID
Alice Denton
1849–1888
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
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David Denton
1850–1850
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
DD

Frederick Denton's Ancestors

Self
Frederick Denton
1828–1885
Birth Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Samuel Denton
1775–1845
British Colony, Granville, North Carolina, USA
Temperance Dickerson
1823–1830
Warrick, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin Denton
1753–1810
Granville, North Carolina, USA
Selia\Priscilla (Rebecca) Wiggins
1755–1808
Charles Dickerson
1764–1822
Henry, Virginia, USA
Susan Marlow
1774–1863
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sr
1736–1811
Mary Moore
–1780
Thomas Wiggins
1730–1799
Elizabeth Cooper
1735–1764
James Marlow
1740–1779
Virginia Evans
1742–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Captain Jr.
1700–1774
Mary O'Dell
1702–1779
Samuel Moore
–1769
Benjamin Cooper
1701–1761
Elizabeth Cannon
1710–1759

Frederick Denton's Descendants

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Frederick (Collins) Denton (4 February 1828–11 Jan 1885) m. Eliza Spencer (23 Feb 1823–29 Jun 1893)
  1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Nunn 1855–1916 m. Mark (Y.) Nunn 1850–1922
    1. 1. Olga (Bell) Sights 1876–1922 m. Eugene (G.) Sights 1873–1943
      1. 1. Marvin (Frampton) Sights 1902–1963 m. Alma Unknown 1911–1977
        1. 1. Hazel Sights 1929–2007
        2. 2. Betty (Louise) Sights 1935–1984
        3. 3. Jean Sights 1931–2018
      2. 2. Pauline Sights 1910–1912
      3. 3. Willie (Virginia R) Sights 1898–1897
      4. 4. Lorene Maddux 1906–1983 m. Jim Maddux 1900–1982
        1. 1. Myrtle (L) Maddux 1923–2002 m. Logan (Bays "Bud") Robertson 1914–1992 m. Gene (A) Hosek 1913–2003
        2. 2. Richard (Lee) Maddux 1930–1998 m. Geneva (Mae) Kesterson 1931–2006 m. Mary (Jean) Proctor 1932–2014
        3. 3. Lora (Gene) Maddux 1935–2007 m. John (R Groos) Jr. 1934–2018
        4. 4. James (Maddux) Jr. 1929–2023
      5. 5. Lewis (Yewell) Sights 1898–1967 m. Hannah (Lucille) Cockrill 1909–1999
      6. 6. James (Yeargin) Sights 1900–1918
      7. 7. Mary (Louise) Sights 1904–1967 m. George (Charles) Knippa 1903–2000
      8. 8. Margaret (Hazel) Sights 1913–1967 m. Bertram (Joseph McNelly) Sr. 1909–1963
        1. 1. Patricia (K) Sturdivant 1949–2020
        2. 2. Donald (Bruce McNelly) Sr 1942–2005
      9. 9. Wood (Preston Sights) Sr 1908–1982 m. Ellen (E) Unknown 1906–1965 m. Rhoene Funchess 1909–1997 m. Santiaga (Ramirez) Gomez 1927–2016
        1. 1. Olga (Mae Anne) Sights 1930–2014
        2. 2. Wood (Preston Sights) Jr. 1931–2011
    2. 2. Dr. (Frederick Warren) Nunn 1877–1935 m. Mary (Louise) Harris 1869–1965
      1. 1. Mark (Yergan) Nunn 1902–1989
      2. 2. Frederick (Bruce) Nunn 1906–1967
      3. 3. Mary (Charlotte) Nunn 1909–1997 m. Henry (Reed Van Deusen) Jr. 1909–1986
      4. 4. Violet Nunn 1899–1899
    3. 3. Clarance (A) Nunn 1874–1908 m. Eva (L) Fireline 1878–1910
      1. 1. Clarice Nunn 1909–
  2. 2. Mary (Ann) Denton 1852–1929 m. James (Wesley) Denton 1848–1919
  3. 3. Henry (E) Denton 1861–1947 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Cates 1866–1946
    1. 1. Ira (L.) Denton 1889–
    2. 2. Starling Denton 1887–
    3. 3. Ruth (Furman) Denton 1891–1966 m. Fred (R.) Royster 1885–1958
      1. 1. Infant (Daughter) Royster 1917–1917
      2. 2. Valara (Ruth) Royster 1926–2019
      3. 3. Wimberly (Calvin) Royster 1925–2014
      4. 4. Ferd (N) Royster 1919–
    4. 4. Abner (Norris) Denton 1899–
  4. 4. Robert (Alney) Denton 1863–1943
  5. 5. Ida (B) Denton 1859–1892
  6. 6. Alice (Temperance) Denton 1849–1888 m. William (A.) Seitz 1853–
    1. 1. Mattie (Seitz) (Townsley) 1882–
  7. 7. David (Marion) Denton 1850–1850

Frederick Denton's Timeline

10 Records

1828
4 February 1828
Birth of Frederick Collins Denton in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1850
01 Jun 1850
Age 22
Frederick Collins Denton was employed
None
1850
29 Jul 1850
Age 22
Frederick Collins Denton resided here in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
Frederick Collins Denton resided here in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1860
01 Jun 1860
Age 32
Frederick Collins Denton was employed
None
1870
1870
Age 42
Frederick Collins Denton resided here in Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
Frederick Collins Denton resided here in Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1880
01 Jun 1880
Age 52
Frederick Collins Denton was employed
None
1885
11 Jan 1885
Age 57
Death of Frederick Collins Denton in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1885
28 Jan 1885
Age 57
Frederick Collins Denton - Probate in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 February 1828
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 419; Page: 506A; Enumeration District: 047
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_469; Page: 13A; Family History Library Film: 545968
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_373; Page: 184; Family History Library Film: 803373
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_204; Page: 323B; Image: 308
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1850

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1850
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Copies of Nonpopulation Census Schedules for Kentucky, 1960-1964; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_204; Page: 323B; Image: 308

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_373; Page: 184; Family History Library Film: 803373

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1860

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_469; Page: 13A; Family History Library Film: 545968

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_24; Roll Number: 24
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 419; Page: 506A; Enumeration District: 047

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1880

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1885
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Henderson County (Kentucky). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Henderson, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1885
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Henderson County (Kentucky). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Henderson, Kentucky
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