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Gilbert Hensley 1857–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jan 1857

Birth Location: Yancey, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 22 Nov 1930

Death Location: Smith, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Enos Hensley

Mother: Caroline Gilbert

Spouse(s): Massie Daniel, Adda Hensley

Children(s): Moss Hensley, Massie Hensley, Enos Hensley, Jennie Hensley, Luana Hensley, Lindy Hensley, Stephen Hensley, Daniel Hensley, Jessie Hensley, Joseph Hensley, Ora Hensley, Daniel Hensley, Oda Hensley, Lewis Hensley, Malinda Hensley, James Hensley, Stephen Hensley, Enos Hensley, Jennie Hensley, Ninnie Hensley

In 1857, Gilbert Hensley entered the world in Yancey, North Carolina, United States, born to Enos Bear Hensley And Caroline Gilbert. In 1860, Gilbert Hensley resided in Harlan, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Gilbert Hensley resided in District 9, Harlan, Kentucky, USA. Gilbert Hensley married Adda Hensley, Massie Macie Daniel, and had children including Daniel Hensley, Enos Hensley, James Hensley, Jennie Hensley, Jessie Hensley, Joseph Hensley, Lewis Hensley, Lindy Hensley, Luana Annie Hensley, Malinda Hensley, Massie Hensley, Moss Hensley, Ninnie Hensley, Oda Hensley, Ora May Hensley, Stephen Hensley. Gilbert Hensley passed away in 1930 in Smith, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Gilbert Hensley entered the world in Yancey, North Carolina, United States, born to Enos Bear Hensley And Caroline Gilbert.
  • In 1860, Gilbert Hensley resided in Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Gilbert Hensley resided in District 9, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
  • Gilbert Hensley married Adda Hensley, Massie Macie Daniel, and had children including Daniel Hensley, Enos Hensley, James Hensley, Jennie Hensley, Jessie Hensley, Joseph Hensley, Lewis Hensley, Lindy Hensley, Luana Annie Hensley, Malinda Hensley, Massie Hensley, Moss Hensley, Ninnie Hensley, Oda Hensley, Ora May Hensley, Stephen Hensley.
  • Gilbert Hensley passed away in 1930 in Smith, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gilbert Hensley's Ancestors

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Gilbert Hensley
1857–1930
Birth Place: Yancey, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Enos Bear Hensley
1816–1880
Buncombe Co., now Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Caroline Gilbert
1823–1893
North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Henry (Halen) Hensley
1778–1859
Burke County, Virginia, United States
Mary (W.) Howard
1788–1875
Greenbriar, Co, Virginia, USA
Timothy (G) Gilbert
1793–1860
Nixonton, Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Hensley
1753–1819
Chloe Osborne
1762–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
ELIZABETH Bruce
1739–1830
Ephraim Fighter)
1723–1794
Elizabeth Howard
1726–1796

Gilbert Hensley's Descendants

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Gilbert Hensley (30 Jan 1857–22 Nov 1930) m. Massie ((Macie)) Daniel (1881–abt 1915) m. Adda Hensley (abt 1893–)
  1. 1. Moss Hensley 1906–1977 m. Renda Hensley 1909–1996
    1. 1. Geraldine Hensley 1943–2020 m. Caleb (David) Honeycutt 1939–1990
    2. 2. Della (Mae) Hensley 1935–
    3. 3. Wendell ('Tubby') Hensley 1931–2016
    4. 4. Evelene Hensley 1937–2005
    5. 5. John (Calvin "J C") Hensley 1931–1995
    6. 6. Gilbert (Lee) Hensley 1929–2006 m. Betty (Lou) Hensley 1939–2023
    7. 7. Eugene Hensley 1938–2012
    8. 8. Della (Mae) Haywood 1935–2014
    9. 9. Cecil (Herman) Hensley 1927–2017
    10. 10. Wendell Hensley 1931–2016
    11. 11. John (Calvin) Hensley 1931–1995
    12. 12. Gilbert (Lee) Hensley 1929–2006
    13. 13. Charles Hensley
    14. 14. Irene Hensley 1932–2018
  2. 2. Massie Hensley 1897–1961
  3. 3. Enos Hensley 1902–1969
  4. 4. Jennie Hensley 1900–1992
  5. 5. Luana ((Annie)) Hensley 1905–
  6. 6. Lindy Hensley 1906–
  7. 7. Stephen Hensley 1910–
  8. 8. Daniel Hensley 1907–
  9. 9. Jessie Hensley 1903–
  10. 10. Joseph Hensley 1888–1960
  11. 11. Ora (May) Hensley 1918–1971
  12. 12. Daniel Hensley 1907–
  13. 13. Oda Hensley 1910–
  14. 14. Lewis Hensley 1905–1971
  15. 15. Malinda Hensley 1907–1942
  16. 16. James Hensley 1910–1981
  17. 17. Stephen Hensley 1908–
  18. 18. Enos Hensley 1898–1969
  19. 19. Jennie Hensley 1903–1992
    1. 1. Arnald Hamlin 1926–1938
  20. 20. Ninnie Hensley 1905–

Gilbert Hensley's Timeline

7 Records

1857
30 Jan 1857
Birth of Gilbert Hensley in Yancey, North Carolina, United States
Yancey, North Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 3
Gilbert Hensley resided here in Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 13
Gilbert Hensley resided here in District 9, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
District 9, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
Gilbert Hensley resided here in Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 63
Gilbert Hensley resided here in Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 73
Gilbert Hensley resided here in District 5, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
District 5, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1930
22 Nov 1930
Age 73
Death of Gilbert Hensley in Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1857
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Harlan, Kentucky; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2340484
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_468; Page: 61B
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 9, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_468; Page: 61B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 5, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Harlan, Kentucky; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2340484

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1930
    Event Place: Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Smith, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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