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Jacob D. "Jake" Denton 1865 – 1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 1865

Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee

Death Date: bef 1930

Death Location: Knox, Tennessee

Father: David Denton

Mother: Mary Peerman

Spouse(s): Emaline Goins

Children(s): Claude Denton, Nellie Denton, William Denton, Daniel Denton, Robert Denton, George Denton, Charles Denton, Frank Denton

In 1865, Jacob D. "Jake" Denton entered the world in Jefferson, Tennessee, born to David L. "Dave" Denton and Mary "Jane" Peerman. In 1870, Jacob D. "Jake" Denton resided in District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. In 1880, Jacob D. "Jake" Denton resided in District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. Jacob D. "Jake" Denton married Emaline C. "Emma" Goins, and had children including Claude Denton, Nellie Denton, William Denton, Daniel Otto "Dan" Denton, Robert Denton, George F. Denton, Charles H. Denton, Frank A. Denton. Jacob D. "Jake" Denton passed away in 1930 in Knox, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1865, Jacob D. "Jake" Denton entered the world in Jefferson, Tennessee, born to David L. "Dave" Denton and Mary "Jane" Peerman.
  • In 1870, Jacob D. "Jake" Denton resided in District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1880, Jacob D. "Jake" Denton resided in District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.
  • Jacob D. "Jake" Denton married Emaline C. "Emma" Goins, and had children including Claude Denton, Nellie Denton, William Denton, Daniel Otto "Dan" Denton, Robert Denton, George F. Denton, Charles H. Denton, Frank A. Denton.
  • Jacob D. "Jake" Denton passed away in 1930 in Knox, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Denton's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Denton
1865 – 1930
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

Jacob Denton's Descendants

1.
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Jacob (D. "Jake") Denton (Jul 1865 – bef 1930) m. Emaline (C. "Emma") Goins (Oct 1867 – )
  1. 1. Claude Denton (Aug 1886 – )
  2. 2. Nellie Denton (Sep 1888 – )
  3. 3. William Denton (Nov 1890 – )
  4. 4. Daniel (Otto "Dan") Denton (16 Aug 1894 – Mar 1972) m. Martha ("Jane") McGinnis (abt 1896 – )
    1. 1. Jake (A.) Denton (abt 1913 – )
    2. 2. John (D.) Denton (abt 1914 – )
    3. 3. Howard (L.) Denton (abt 1922 – )
    4. 4. Clyde (E.) Denton (abt 1925 – )
    5. 5. Willia (F.) Denton (abt 1928 – )
  5. 5. Robert Denton (Jul 1896 – )
  6. 6. George (F.) Denton (Feb 1900 – )
  7. 7. Charles (H.) Denton (1903 – )
  8. 8. Frank (A.) Denton (1906 – )

Jacob Denton's Timeline

7 Records

1865
Jul 1865
Birth of Jacob D. "Jake" Denton in Jefferson, Tennessee
Jefferson, Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 5
Jacob D. "Jake" Denton resided here in District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 15
Jacob D. "Jake" Denton resided here in District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 35
Jacob D. "Jake" Denton resided here in Civil District 4, Jefferson, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Jefferson, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 45
Jacob D. "Jake" Denton resided here in Civil District 15, Knox, Tennessee
Civil District 15, Knox, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 55
Jacob D. "Jake" Denton resided here in Civil District 13, Knox, Tennessee
Civil District 13, Knox, Tennessee
1930
bef 1930
Age 65
Death of Jacob D. "Jake" Denton in Knox, Tennessee
Knox, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1865
    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] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 4, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1580; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 44.
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 15, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 13, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1748; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 137; Image: .
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: bef 1930
    Event Place: Knox, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    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_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 13, Knox, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 13, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1748; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 137; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 15, Knox, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 15, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 4, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1580; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 44.

    Genealogy Event 7
    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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