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Isaac A. Denton 1827 – 1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Sep 1827

Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 8 Apr 1914

Death Location: Muddy Creek, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States

Father: Cornelius Denton

Mother: Hannah Smith

Spouse(s): Sallie Lee

Children(s): William Denton, Deborah Denton, Mary Denton, Delilah Denton, Cornelius Denton, Isaac Denton, George Denton, Jacob Denton

The story of Isaac A. Denton began in 1827 in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. In 1860, Isaac A. Denton resided in District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States. In 1880, Isaac A. Denton resided in District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. Isaac A. Denton married Sallie Lee, and had children including William Anderson Denton, Deborah E. Denton, Mary Jane Denton, Delilah Denton, Cornelius "Neil" Denton, Isaac Robert Denton, George G. Denton, Jacob Denton. Isaac A. Denton passed away in 1914 in Muddy Creek, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Isaac A. Denton began in 1827 in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1860, Isaac A. Denton resided in District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1880, Isaac A. Denton resided in District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.
  • Isaac A. Denton married Sallie Lee, and had children including William Anderson Denton, Deborah E. Denton, Mary Jane Denton, Delilah Denton, Cornelius "Neil" Denton, Isaac Robert Denton, George G. Denton, Jacob Denton.
  • Isaac A. Denton passed away in 1914 in Muddy Creek, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Cornelius Denton
1796 – 1879
Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
CD
Hannah Smith
1805 – 1854
Birth Location: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
HS

Spouses(s)

Sallie Lee
1824 – 1900
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
SL

Children(s)

William Denton
1847 – 1913
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
WD
Deborah Denton
1850 –
Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
DD
Mary Denton
1852 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
MD
Delilah Denton
1853 –
Birth Location: –
DD
Cornelius Denton
1858 – 1928
Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
CD
Isaac Denton
1863 –
Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
ID
George Denton
1866 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
GD
Jacob Denton
1879 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
JD

Isaac Denton's Ancestors

Self
Isaac Denton
1827 – 1914
Birth Place: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Cornelius "Neeley" Denton
1796 – 1879
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Hannah Smith
1805 – 1854
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Isaac Denton's Descendants

1.
ID
Isaac (A.) Denton (16 Sep 1827 – 8 Apr 1914) m. Sallie Lee (26 May 1824 – 12 Aug 1900)
  1. 1. William (Anderson) Denton (19 May 1847 – 22 Dec 1913)
  2. 2. Deborah (E.) Denton (Jul 1850 – )
  3. 3. Mary (Jane) Denton (abt 1852 – )
  4. 4. Delilah Denton (Mar 1853 – )
  5. 5. Cornelius ("Neil") Denton (9 Dec 1858 – 3 Jan 1928) m. Julia Fox (24 May 1863 – 1898) m. Cynthia Lewis (18 Oct 1858 – 10 Mar 1886)
    1. 1. Dicie (Lenora) Denton (22 Oct 1888 – 24 Jun 1967)
    2. 2. Sallie (Lee) Denton (Jul 1891 – )
    3. 3. George (Mitchell) Denton (1 May 1892 – May 1966)
    4. 4. Lillie (Amber) Denton (22 Feb 1894 – 2 Feb 1980)
    5. 5. Dialtha (Cordelia) Denton (4 Jul 1896 – Nov 1926)
    6. 6. Charlie (Clarence) Denton (Aug 1898 – )
    7. 7. Otha Denton (16 Feb 1886 – )
  6. 6. Isaac (Robert) Denton (Sep 1863 – ) m. Lou Clendenon (1864 – )
    1. 1. Isaac (Walter) Denton (Feb 1886 – )
    2. 2. Oscar (Lee) Denton (7 Nov 1887 – )
    3. 3. Hollis Denton (Jul 1893 – )
    4. 4. Ernest (E.) Denton (Jun 1896 – )
  7. 7. George (G.) Denton (Jun 1866 – ) m. Dicie (Caldonia) Patterson (4 Jul 1869 – 23 Nov 1923)
    1. 1. Effie (Lee) Denton (5 Nov 1891 – 7 Mar 1970) m. Purl (Fletcher) Wycoff (3 Jul 1884 – 5 Dec 1944)
      1. 1. Euvela (Lee) Wycoff (10 Nov 1915 – 7 Sep 1995)
      2. 2. William (Purl) Wyckoff (16 Mar 1918 – 19 Nov 1983)
      3. 3. William (Denton) Wycoff (16 Mar 1918 – 19 Nov 1983)
      4. 4. Robert (Truman) Wycoff (13 Mar 1922 – 1 Oct 1979)
    2. 2. Josie (N.) Denton (Mar 1893 – ) m. Harry (Conley "Bun") Rice (22 Nov 1887 – Dec 1958) m. Joe Bingham (1890 – )
    3. 3. Roy (Anthony) Denton (14 May 1895 – Oct 1974) m. Lora Black (1905 – ) m. Christine (Elizabeth) McDonald (Dec 1898 – 27 May 1922)
      1. 1. Phyllis Denton (abt 1921 – )
    4. 4. Christine Denton (abt 1900 – )
  8. 8. Jacob Denton (abt 1879 – )

Isaac Denton's Timeline

6 Records

1827
16 Sep 1827
Birth of Isaac A. Denton in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1860
1860
Age 33
Isaac A. Denton resided here in District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 53
Isaac A. Denton resided here in District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 73
Isaac A. Denton resided here in Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee
Civil Districts 3, 19, Jefferson, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 83
Isaac A. Denton resided here in Civil District 8, Jefferson, Tennessee
Civil District 8, Jefferson, Tennessee
1914
8 Apr 1914
Age 87
Death of Isaac A. Denton in Muddy Creek, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Muddy Creek, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1914
    Event Place: Muddy Creek, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1827
    Event Place: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Family History Film: 1255264; Page: 371B; Enumeration District: 169; Image: .
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 19, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1580; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 43.
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 485; Image: 485.
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 8, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 8, Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 8, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 485; Image: 485.

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: 4A; Enumeration District: 43.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Family History Film: 1255264; Page: 371B; Enumeration District: 169; Image: .
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