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Jacob Denton 1741 – 1814 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1741

Birth Location: Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 26 Jan 1814

Death Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA

Father: Robert Denton

Mother: Jane Moon

Spouse(s): Mary Claypoole

Children(s): Jacob Denton, Catherine Denton, Joseph Denton, Margaret Denton, Jean Denton, Elizabeth Denton

The story of Jacob Denton began in 1741 in Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, USA. In 1800, Jacob Denton resided in Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. In 1814, Jacob Denton resided in Jefferson. Jacob Denton married Mary Claypoole, and had children including Jacob Denton, Catherine Denton, Joseph Denton, Margaret Denton, Jean Denton, Elizabeth Denton. Jacob Denton passed away in 1814 in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob Denton began in 1741 in Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1800, Jacob Denton resided in Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1814, Jacob Denton resided in Jefferson.
  • Jacob Denton married Mary Claypoole, and had children including Jacob Denton, Catherine Denton, Joseph Denton, Margaret Denton, Jean Denton, Elizabeth Denton.
  • Jacob Denton passed away in 1814 in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Denton
1695 – 1778
Birth Location: Jamaica, Queens, Long Island, NY
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Jane Moon
1714 – 1787
Birth Location: Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Claypoole
1737 – 1814
Birth Location: Cedar Branch, Rockingham, Virginia
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Children(s)

Jacob Denton
1761 – 1840
Birth Location: Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
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Catherine Denton
1765 – 1848
Birth Location: Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States
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Joseph Denton
1771 – 1840
Birth Location: Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, USA
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Margaret Denton
1771 – 1851
Birth Location: Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Jean Denton
1777 –
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Denton
1799 – 1855
Birth Location: Casey, Kentucky, USA
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Jacob Denton's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Denton
1741 – 1814
Birth Place: Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, USA
Parents
Robert Edward Denton
1695 – 1778
Jamaica, Queens, Long Island, NY
Jane (Odell) Moon
1714 – 1787
Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Jonas Denton
1677 – 1717
Hempstead Long Island NY
Jane Hardenbrook
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Denton
1631 – 1713
Mary Smith
1630 – 1713
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Denton
1603 – 1663
Helen Windebank
1597 –
John Smith
Elizabeth Gildersleeve

Jacob Denton's Descendants

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Jacob Denton (1741 – 26 Jan 1814) m. Mary Claypoole (1737 – 1814)
  1. 1. Jacob Denton (1761 – 10 Jan 1840)
  2. 2. Catherine Denton (1765 – 14 Sep 1848)
  3. 3. Joseph Denton (1771 – 1840)
  4. 4. Margaret Denton (16 December 1771 – 1851) m. Solomon Osborne (16 Mar 1766 – 1839)
    1. 1. George (Jackson) Osborne (19 Dec 1790 – Dec 15, 1869) m. Mary Robinette
    2. 2. Jacob Osborne (11 May 1792 – 1 Dec 1848)
    3. 3. Sarah Osborn (11 Feb 1798 – 1860)
    4. 4. Solomon Osborne (10 Nov 1800 – 30 Nov 1872)
    5. 5. Catherine (Matilda ''Tillie'') Osborne (29 May 1801 – 1875) m. James (Riley) Hammersly (1798 – 22 Sep 1858)
      1. 1. Mary (''Polly'') Hammersley (14 Oct 1820 – 18 Nov 1863) m. William (B.) Wilson
        1. 1. Polly Wilson (15 Jun 1838 – )
        2. 2. William (B.) Wilson (15 May 1845 – )
      2. 2. Louisa (''Eliza'') Hammersly (20 Mar 1823 – 30 Oct 1839) m. John (Milton) Wilson (20 Jul 1819 – 02 Feb 1880)
        1. 1. Mary (Minerva) Wilson (15 Jun 1839 – 07 Mar 1900) m. John (Nicholas) Chestnut (13 Jul 1838 – 21 Apr 1916)
      3. 3. James (O.) Hammersley (17 Jan 1825 – 26 Apr 1870) m. Lucy Chandler
        1. 1. James (Nathan) Hammersley (Nov 02, 1854 – Apr 30, 1906)
        2. 2. Mary (A.) Hammersley
        3. 3. Jane Hammersley
        4. 4. William (M.) Hammersley ( – 1918)
      4. 4. William (Kearney) Hammersley (03 Apr 1827 – 10 Jun 1892) m. Elizabeth Pinkerton (1834 – )
        1. 1. George (R.) Hammersley (1855 – )
        2. 2. William (Henry) Hammersley (22 Sep 1859 – )
        3. 3. James Hammersley (1861 – )
        4. 4. John (A.) Hammersley (1865 – )
        5. 5. Ezra (E.) Hammersley (Jun 03, 1867 – )
        6. 6. Ella (B.) Hammersley (1870 – )
      5. 5. Andrew (Z.) Hammersley (03 Apr 1829 – 12 Sep 1897) m. Mary (Jane) Wade (1835 – )
        1. 1. James (M.) Hammersley (1858 – )
        2. 2. Henry Hammersley (1859 – )
        3. 3. Harriet (C.) Hammersley (1862 – )
        4. 4. Emma (J.) Hammersley (1865 – )
        5. 5. Ada (M.) Hammersley (1868 – )
        6. 6. William (R.) Hammersley (1869 – )
        7. 7. George (M.) Hammersley (1872 – )
        8. 8. Andrew (H.) Hammersley (1874 – )
        9. 9. Davy (M.) Hammersley (1877 – )
      6. 6. Margaret (Jane 'Peggy ') Hammersly (27 Jul 1831 – 30 Apr 1853)
      7. 7. Hon. (Jacob Riley 'Jack') HAMMERSLY (21 February 1833 – 27 Dec 1911) m. Lucy (Virginia) Vincent (29 January 1839 – 26 Jan 1910)
        1. 1. Matilda (Catherine Tilda) Hammersly (30 Jun 1859 – 1934)
        2. 2. Minerva ('Nervie') Hammersley (11 OCT 1861 – 1885)
        3. 3. Minerva (Martha 'Nervie') Hammersly (11 Oct 1861 – 19 Feb 1942)
        4. 4. Lucy (Virginia 'Jennie') HAMMERSLY (29 May 1866 – 1895-1896)
        5. 5. George (H.) Hammersly (8 December 1867 – 29 Jan 1939)
        6. 6. Guy (V.) Hamersly (6 Aug 1876 – 22 Jul 1945)
      8. 8. Sarah (Catherine) Hammersly (12 Feb 1836 – 17 Jan 1869)
      9. 9. George (Rainey) Hammersly (20 Aug 1839 – 15 Oct 1915) m. Martha
        1. 1. Jacob (R.) Hammersley (1860 – )
        2. 2. John (B.) Hammersley (1864 – )
        3. 3. Thomas (E.) Hammersley (1866 – )
        4. 4. Joseph (L.) Hammersley (1871 – )
        5. 5. Maggie (R.) Hammersley (1878 – )
      10. 10. Solomon (Andrew) Hammersly (16 Dec 1841 – 1898) m. Susan
        1. 1. Cara (A.) Hammersley (1870 – )
        2. 2. Iva (M.) Hammersley (1878 – )
        3. 3. Omer (R.) Hammersley (1879 – )
    6. 6. Jesse Osborne (1802 – )
    7. 7. John Osborne (04 Aug 1803 – 18 Jan 1874)
    8. 8. James Osborne (Abt. 1805 – 27 Aug 1873) m. Rachel Feltner
    9. 9. Margaret (Ann) Osborne (13 May 1808 – 10 Feb 1883)
    10. 10. Zaddock Osborne (31 Jan 1809 – 1860) m. Sally Sorsels (Abt 1820 – Bef 1839) m. Sarah Gatewood (1820 – 1907)
      1. 1. Margaret (Ann) Osborn (ABT 1835 – Abt 1876)
      2. 2. Elizabeth (J) Osborn (Abt 1837 – 1871-1880)
      3. 3. Robert (G) Osborn (ABT 1840 – )
      4. 4. Sarah (Catherine) Osborn (21 Jan 1844 OR 21 Jan 1838 – 20 Jul 1920)
      5. 5. James (F) Osborn (abt 1848 – )
    11. 11. Zedekiah Osborne (31 Jan 1809 – )
    12. 12. Jane Osborne (13 Feb 1812 – 14 Dec 1885)
    13. 13. William (Denton) Osborne (19 June 1815 – 8 March 1885)
  5. 5. Jean Denton (abt 1777 – )
  6. 6. Elizabeth Denton (3 Jun 1799 – 18 Apr 1855)

Jacob Denton's Timeline

5 Records

1741
1741
Birth of Jacob Denton in Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, USA
Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, USA
1800
1800
Age 59
Jacob Denton resided here in Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1814
Abt 1814
Age 73
Jacob Denton resided here in Jefferson
Jefferson
1814
26 Jan 1814
Age 73
Death of Jacob Denton in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
1814
26 Jan 1814
Age 73
Jacob Denton - Probate in Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
Jefferson, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1741
    Event Place: Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Early Tax List Records, 1783-1895

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1814
    Event Place: Jefferson
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008, Probate Records, 1792-1960; Author: Tennessee County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1814
    Event Place: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1814
    Event Place: Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008, Probate Records, 1792-1960; Author: Tennessee County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, Tennessee
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