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James Ray Denton 1864 – 1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Feb 1864

Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee

Death Date: 18 Jul 1890

Death Location: Jefferson, Tennessee

Father: James Denton

Mother: Martha Parrott

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In 1864, James Ray Denton entered the world in Jefferson, Tennessee, born to James P. Denton and Martha Ann Parrott. In 1870, James Ray Denton resided in District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. In 1880, James Ray Denton resided in District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. James Ray Denton passed away in 1890 in Jefferson, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1864, James Ray Denton entered the world in Jefferson, Tennessee, born to James P. Denton and Martha Ann Parrott.
  • In 1870, James Ray Denton resided in District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1880, James Ray Denton resided in District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.
  • James Ray Denton passed away in 1890 in Jefferson, Tennessee.

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James Denton's Ancestors

Self
James Denton
1864 – 1890
Birth Place: Jefferson, Tennessee
Parents
James P. Denton
1816 – 1899
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
Martha (Ann) Parrott
1831 – 1921
Tennessee
Grandparents
Jacob Denton
1761 – 1840
Shenandoah, Virginia
Sarah Robinson
1778 – 1841
Hardy, Bedford, Virginia
George (John) Parrott
1807 – 1870
Tennessee
Agnes ("Aggie") Lindsey
1806 –
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Denton
1741 – 1814
Mary Claypool
1737 – 1833
Joel Robinson
1740 – 1812
Margaret Denton
1747 – 1813
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Denton
1695 – 1778
Jane Moon
1714 – 1787

James Denton's Timeline

4 Records

1864
10 Feb 1864
Birth of James Ray Denton in Jefferson, Tennessee
Jefferson, Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 6
James Ray Denton resided here in District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 16
James Ray Denton resided here in District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1890
18 Jul 1890
Age 26
Death of James Ray Denton in Jefferson, Tennessee
Jefferson, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1864
    Event Place: 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_1540; Page: 348B; Image: 110; Family History Library Film: 553039

    Genealogy Event 2
    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_1540; Page: 348B; Image: 110; Family History Library Film: 553039

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1890
    Event Place: Jefferson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 4
    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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