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James P. Denton 1816–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Oct 1816

Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee

Death Date: 9 Nov 1899

Death Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee

Father: Jacob Denton

Mother: Sarah Robinson

Spouse(s): Elminda Walker, Martha Parrott

Children(s): M. Denton, Ada Denton, Sarah Denton, Martha Denton, Magnolia Denton, James Denton, Dicie Denton, Mary Denton, Montgomery Denton, Rebecca Denton, Nancy Denton, John Denton, William Denton

In 1816, James P. Denton entered the world in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, born to Jacob Denton And Sarah Robinson. In 1850, James P. Denton resided in District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee. In 1860, James P. Denton resided in Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. James P. Denton married Elminda Melvina Walker, Martha Ann Parrott, and had children including Ada Adey Denton, Dicie P Denton, James Ray Denton, John D Denton, M J Denton, Magnolia Eliza Nola Denton, Martha Ann Denton, Mary Louisa Eliza Denton, Montgomery G Denton, Nancy P Denton, Rebecca J Denton, Sarah Elizabeth Sallie Denton, William Harrison Denton. James P. Denton passed away in 1899 in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1816, James P. Denton entered the world in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, born to Jacob Denton And Sarah Robinson.
  • In 1850, James P. Denton resided in District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee.
  • In 1860, James P. Denton resided in Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.
  • James P. Denton married Elminda Melvina Walker, Martha Ann Parrott, and had children including Ada Adey Denton, Dicie P Denton, James Ray Denton, John D Denton, M J Denton, Magnolia Eliza Nola Denton, Martha Ann Denton, Mary Louisa Eliza Denton, Montgomery G Denton, Nancy P Denton, Rebecca J Denton, Sarah Elizabeth Sallie Denton, William Harrison Denton.
  • James P. Denton passed away in 1899 in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Denton
1761–1840
Birth Location: Shenandoah, Virginia
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Sarah Robinson
1778–1841
Birth Location: Hardy, Bedford, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Elminda Walker
1822–1861
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Martha Parrott
1831–1921
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Children(s)

M. Denton
1844–
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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Ada Denton
1874–1965
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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Sarah Denton
1872–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Martha Denton
1861–1942
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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Magnolia Denton
1867–1951
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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James Denton
1864–1890
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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Dicie Denton
1857–1927
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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Mary Denton
1851–1932
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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Montgomery Denton
1853–
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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Rebecca Denton
1848–1929
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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Nancy Denton
1855–1913
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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John Denton
1844–1923
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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William Denton
1846–1920
Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
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James Denton's Ancestors

Self
James Denton
1816–1899
Birth Place: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
Parents
Jacob Denton
1761–1840
Shenandoah, Virginia
Sarah Robinson
1778–1841
Hardy, Bedford, Virginia
Grandparents
Jacob Denton
1741–1814
Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Mary Claypool
1737–1833
Cedar Branch, Rockingham, Virginia
Joel Robinson
1740–1812
Pennsylvania, United States
Margaret Denton
1747–1813
Hampshire, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Robert Denton
1695–1778
Jane Moon
1714–1787
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonah Denton
1677–1750
Jane Seaman
1679–1711
Jacob Moon
1697–1760
Mary Smith
1696–1714

James Denton's Descendants

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James (P.) Denton (16 Oct 1816–9 Nov 1899) m. Elminda ("Melvina") Walker (23 Mar 1822–7 Oct 1861) m. Martha (Ann) Parrott (28 Nov 1831–5 Apr 1921)
  1. 1. M. (J.) Denton 1844–
  2. 2. Ada ("Adey") Denton 1874–1965
  3. 3. Sarah (Elizabeth "Sallie") Denton 1872–
  4. 4. Martha (Ann) Denton 1861–1942 m. William Hinkle 1857–1938
    1. 1. Lloyd (E.) Hinkle 1902–1984
    2. 2. Nancy ("Nannie" R.) Hinkle 1898–1970 m. James (Carl "Beecher") Bailey 1896–1949
      1. 1. Johnnie (Ruth) Bailey 1919–1990 m. Jake (William) Hancock 1907–1986
        1. 1. James (F.) Hancock 1945–1990
      2. 2. James (C.) Bailey 1925–
      3. 3. Hazel (Fay) Bailey 1922–
    3. 3. James (Walker) Hinkle 1882–1935 m. Thursa (Cornelia) Todd 1893–1952
      1. 1. James ("Raymond") Hinkle 1918–2000
      2. 2. Alma (Lee) Hinkle 1912–1994
    4. 4. Arthur (E.) Hinkle 1885–1964
    5. 5. Zula (Dicy) Hinkle 1888–1966
    6. 6. Hattie (Ray) Hinkle 1899–1957
  5. 5. Magnolia (Eliza "Nola") Denton 1867–1951 m. Joseph (B.) Burchfiel 1854–1935 m. James (Isaac) Slover 1860–1897
    1. 1. George ("Mitchell") Slover 1895–1986 m. Lettie (L.) Franklin 1896–1928
      1. 1. J. (A.) Slover 1928–1928
      2. 2. H. (C.) Slover 1918–1918
    2. 2. Zelma (Leta) Slover 1891–1963 m. Clora (Austin) Patterson 1894–1971
      1. 1. Helen (Imogene) Patterson 1923–
    3. 3. James (Alger) Slover 1893–1927
  6. 6. James (Ray) Denton 1864–1890
  7. 7. Dicie (P.) Denton 1857–1927
  8. 8. Mary (Louisa "Eliza") Denton 1851–1932 m. William (Carroll) Layman 1848–1911
    1. 1. Ida (M.) Layman 1882–
    2. 2. Eva (W.) Layman 1881–
    3. 3. Lula (H.) Layman 1888–
    4. 4. Shelby (J.) Layman 1886–
  9. 9. Montgomery (G.) Denton 1853–
  10. 10. Rebecca (J.) Denton 1848–1929 m. Campbell (L. "Cam") Fox 1839–1922
    1. 1. Nora (B.) Fox 1883–1956
    2. 2. Maude (S.) Fox 1886–1948
    3. 3. America (C.) Fox 1875–1903
    4. 4. Ida (C.) Fox 1873–1953
    5. 5. George (W.) Fox 1871–1883
    6. 6. William (C.) Fox 1869–1869
    7. 7. James (Carroll) Fox 1871–1950 m. Mary Mort 1874–
      1. 1. Reba Fox 1910–
      2. 2. Pearl (Pud) Fox 1907–1992
      3. 3. Rosalee Fox 1905–1995 m. Lloyd (E.) Hinkle 1902–1984
      4. 4. Cecil Fox 1903–1975 m. Maggie (S.) Cox 1911–1992
      5. 5. Dicie (Mary) Fox 1900–1977
      6. 6. Charles (Walter "Charlie") Fox 1897–1976
      7. 7. George (LaFayette) Fox 1894–1979
      8. 8. Elizbeth Fox 1916–
      9. 9. James ("Eli") Fox 1898–1983
      10. 10. Homer Fox 1895–
    8. 8. Hattie (M.) Fox 1868–
  11. 11. Nancy (P.) Denton 1855–1913
  12. 12. John (D.) Denton 1844–1923 m. Mahala Zirkle 1845–1930
    1. 1. James (R.) Denton 1869–
    2. 2. Mattie (M.) Denton 1876–
    3. 3. Lucius (C.) Denton 1874–1925
  13. 13. William (Harrison) Denton 1846–1920 m. Laura (Virginia) Trotter 1861–1935 m. Elizabeth (Jane "Lizzie") Fox 1846–1885
    1. 1. Nannie (B.) Denton 1888–1907
    2. 2. Elizabeth ("Lida") Denton 1892–1964 m. Otha (Ray) Henderson 1889–1969
      1. 1. Denton (B.) Henderson 1914–1977 m. Hazel Morgan 1913–1993
      2. 2. Blanche Henderson 1913–2009 m. George ("Richard" Fox) Sr. 1909–1974
      3. 3. Coy (W.) Henderson 1911–1962 m. Mary (D.) Carey 1913–1959
        1. 1. Coy ("Carey") Henderson 1944–1980 m. Carole (Adreanne) Ripley 1944–1972
    3. 3. Carl (Houston) Denton 1894–1975 m. Mattie (Irma) McMahan 1894–1942
      1. 1. Rex (Carl) Denton 1930–1977
      2. 2. Glen (McMahan) Denton 1923–1968
      3. 3. Mildred (V.) Denton 1919–2002
    4. 4. Amos (McKinley) Denton 1896–1964
    5. 5. Isaac (Ray) Denton 1899–1986 m. Flora 1903–
    6. 6. Paul (Jones) Denton 1904–1973
    7. 7. Clarence (Robertson) Denton 1890–1907
    8. 8. William (Eli) Denton 1873–1939 m. Rhoda P. 1879–
      1. 1. Leslie (Fay) Denton 1901–1966
      2. 2. Winnie (G.) Denton 1909–
      3. 3. William (R.) Denton 1906–
      4. 4. Andra (M.) Denton 1904–
    9. 9. James (Campbell "J. C.") Denton 1869–1933 m. Edith (L.) Burchfield 1874–1965
      1. 1. Lucile (I.) Denton 1920–
      2. 2. Laura (Evelyn) Denton 1913–1913
      3. 3. Herbert (Devon) Denton 1915–1937
      4. 4. Roy (Victor) Denton 1910–1985
      5. 5. Ralph (Max) Denton 1908–1987
      6. 6. Nina (Edith) Denton 1906–1996
      7. 7. Hazel (Hallidean) Denton 1904–1993 m. Oliver (Cromwell "Crum") Delozier 1904–1987
      8. 8. Frank (B.) Denton 1903–
      9. 9. Mary (Elizabeth) Denton 1895–1977
      10. 10. James (E.) Denton 1899–
      11. 11. Lela Denton 1900–1989
      12. 12. John (Hobert) Denton 1896–1981 m. Ima (Mae) Patterson 1899–1993
      13. 13. Martha (Leota) Denton 1893–1984
      14. 14. William (Otha) Denton 1891–1973
    10. 10. Sarah A. 1868–1936 m. Albert (C.) Layman 1862–1945
      1. 1. Minnie ("Trula") Layman 1903–1988 m. Edd Fagg 1904–
      2. 2. Hattie (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Layman 1899– m. Bryna Atchley 1897–
        1. 1. Cecil (L.) Atchley 1920–
      3. 3. John (R.) Layman 1891–
      4. 4. William (R.) Layman 1889–
      5. 5. Esta (Lee) Layman 1887–
      6. 6. Earnest ("Ora") Layman 1884–1975 m. Myrtle (Anne) Hodges 1888–1952
        1. 1. Mary (B.) Layman 1910–
        2. 2. Ernest (Ora Layman) Jr. 1916–1980
        3. 3. Nell Layman 1920–
      7. 7. Carry (Hazel) Layman 1905–1907
      8. 8. Ramon Layman 1893–1893
      9. 9. H. (V.) Layman 1886–1896
    11. 11. Charlie (Leonidas) Denton 1882–1945
    12. 12. John (Henry) Denton 1877–1946 m. Lula 1874–
      1. 1. Ruby Denton 1913–
      2. 2. Willis Denton 1911–
      3. 3. Nannie (G.) Denton 1908–
      4. 4. Virgil Denton 1905–
      5. 5. Elizabeth Denton 1902–
    13. 13. Hattie (Angeline) Denton 1875–1954 m. Cisco (Redell) Williams 1869–1946
      1. 1. Lula (Blanche) Williams 1899–1994
      2. 2. William (J.) Williams 1902–
    14. 14. Martha ("Mattie" Elizabeth) Denton 1885–1885
    15. 15. Shelby (Wilson) Denton 1886–1951
    16. 16. Dicie (Delma) Denton 1880–1917 m. George (Alexander Reneau) Reno 1882–1958
      1. 1. Juanita Reno 1913–
      2. 2. Jessa (P. Reneau) Reno 1908–
      3. 3. Earl (L. Reneau) Reno 1900–1982
    17. 17. George (Caswell) Denton 1879–1879
    18. 18. Mettie (Melvina) Denton 1872–1943 m. George (Washington) Patterson 1865–1941
      1. 1. Sophia (Blanche) Patterson 1892–1985 m. George (Mifflin Dallas Thompson) Jr. 1884–1909 m. Lavator ("Mack") Fox 1874–1922
        1. 1. Fred (Calvin) Fox 1922–1977
        2. 2. Hugh (James) Fox 1918–1988 m. Nelle ("Burnette") Shields 1911–1986
        3. 3. George ("Guy") Thompson 1909–2002 m. Mary (Bell) Hampton 1910–1961
      2. 2. George ("Glenn" D.) Patterson 1911–2003 m. Ruby (Daisy) Sharp 1914–2003
      3. 3. Nieta (Ruth) Patterson 1895–1926 m. James ("Lemley") Layman 1893–1964
        1. 1. Imogene Layman 1923–
        2. 2. Mary ("Ruth") Layman 1922–1984
        3. 3. Clyde (Mitchell) Layman 1915–2002 m. Sibyl (Lee) McMahan 1918–2000
      4. 4. Buford (Eugene "Gene") Patterson 1903–1991 m. Florence (Marie) Gilliland 1910–1988
      5. 5. Ralph (Mck) Patterson 1905–1985 m. Lela (A.) Ogle 1911–1986
        1. 1. Ralph (Edward) Patterson 1948–2016
        2. 2. Jimmy Patterson 1950–2004
      6. 6. Clyde (Alva) Patterson 1893–1971 m. Anna ("Annie" L.) Allen 1896–1964
        1. 1. Clyde (Alva Patterson) Jr. 1925–1930
        2. 2. Viola (Mae) Patterson 1922–2011 m. Jack (Albert) Englert 1918–1996
      7. 7. Anna (Lee) Patterson 1909–1925
      8. 8. Ola (Mae) Patterson 1907–1985 m. Lloyd (Madison Robertson) Sr. 1897–1951
        1. 1. Beulah (Murphy) Robertson 1925–1999
        2. 2. George (Patterson) Robertson 1927–1994 m. Helen (Eleanor) Reno 1934–2011
        3. 3. Ralph (Darius Robertson) Sr. 1932–2014

James Denton's Timeline

6 Records

1816
16 Oct 1816
Birth of James P. Denton in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
1850
1850
Age 34
James P. Denton resided here in District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee
District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 44
James P. Denton resided here in Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 54
James P. Denton resided here in District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 64
James P. Denton resided here in District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1899
9 Nov 1899
Age 83
Death of James P. Denton in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1816
    Event Place: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Family History Film: 1255264; Page: 370C; Enumeration District: 169; Image: .
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 485; Image: 592.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_885; Page: 408A; Image: 502
    [5] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1899
    Event Place: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_885; Page: 408A; Image: 502

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 485; Image: 592.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    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: 370C; Enumeration District: 169; Image: .
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