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James Denton 1901–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Dec 1901

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 3 Jun 1985

Death Location: Kennewick, Benton County, Washington, United States of America

Father: Albert Denton

Mother: Lucy Catron

Spouse(s): Evelyn Waite

Children(s): Gary Denton, Lois Denton, Robert Denton, Leola Denton, Roberta Denton

The story of James Denton began in 1901 in Illinois. In 1910, James Denton resided in Loraine, Henry, Illinois, USA. In 1920, James Denton resided in Erie, Whiteside, Illinois, USA. James Denton married Evelyn Ruby Waite, and had children including Alberta L Denton, Carol L Denton, Clyde Denton, Gary G Denton, Howard Denton, Larry D Denton, Leola Denton, Lois L Denton, Robert Denton, Roberta Evelyn Denton. James Denton passed away in 1985 in Kennewick, Benton County, Washington, United States of America.

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of James Denton began in 1901 in Illinois.
  • In 1910, James Denton resided in Loraine, Henry, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1920, James Denton resided in Erie, Whiteside, Illinois, USA.
  • James Denton married Evelyn Ruby Waite, and had children including Alberta L Denton, Carol L Denton, Clyde Denton, Gary G Denton, Howard Denton, Larry D Denton, Leola Denton, Lois L Denton, Robert Denton, Roberta Evelyn Denton.
  • James Denton passed away in 1985 in Kennewick, Benton County, Washington, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Albert Denton
1858–1948
Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
AD
Lucy Catron
1862–1937
Birth Location: Abbington, Virginia
LC

Spouses(s)

Evelyn Waite
1902–1988
Birth Location: Prophetstown, Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America
EW

Children(s)

Gary Denton
1946–2018
Birth Location: Washington
GD
Lois Denton
1937–2016
Birth Location: Illinois
LD
Robert Denton
1922–2002
Birth Location: Illinois
RD
Leola Denton
1926–
Birth Location: Illinois
LD
Roberta Denton
1923–1923
Birth Location: Erie, Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America
RD

James Denton's Ancestors

Self
James Denton
1901–1985
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Albert Denton
1858–1948
Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Lucy (Savannah) Catron
1862–1937
Abbington, Virginia
Grandparents
Elias Denton
1828–1864
Washington, Tennessee, USA
Deloris (Ann) Denton
1834–1886
Denton Valley, Washington, Virginia, USA
Francis (Christopher) Catron
1824–1906
Virginia
Nancy (Margaret) Duff
1834–1917
Alvarado, Washington, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Denton
1798–1870
Rachel Gibson
1802–1889
Thomas** Sweet
1798–1862
Elizabeth Denton
1798–1875
Christopher Kettering
1787–1854
Mary O'Neal
1794–1860
Thomas Sr.
1809–1892
Ketron
1813–1901
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James SR.
1758–1841
Deborah Gerow
1763–1863
Thomas Gibson
1770–1830
Mary White
1776–1849
Moses Sr
1775–1848
Elizabeth Stephens
1778–1850
James SR.
1758–1841
Deborah Gerow
1763–1863
William DUFF
1767–1857
Elenore DUFF
1777–1841
Francis Catron
1791–1868
Nancy Kincannon
1790–1853

James Denton's Descendants

1.
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James Denton (11 Dec 1901–3 Jun 1985) m. Evelyn (Ruby) Waite (14 January 1902–2 November 1988)
  1. 1. Gary (G) Denton 1946–2018
  2. 2. Lois (L) Denton 1937–2016
  3. 3. Robert Denton 1922–2002
  4. 4. Leola Denton 1926–
  5. 5. Roberta (Evelyn) Denton 1923–1923

James Denton's Timeline

9 Records

1901
11 Dec 1901
Birth of James Denton in Illinois
Illinois
1910
1910
Age 9
James Denton resided here in Loraine, Henry, Illinois, USA
Loraine, Henry, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 19
James Denton resided here in Erie, Whiteside, Illinois, USA
Erie, Whiteside, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 29
James Denton resided here in Prophetstown, Whiteside, Illinois, USA
Prophetstown, Whiteside, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 34
James Denton resided here in Rural, Whiteside, Illinois
Rural, Whiteside, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 39
James Denton resided here in Erie, Whiteside, Illinois, USA
Erie, Whiteside, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 49
James Denton resided here in Clark, Washington, USA
Clark, Washington, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 50
James Denton resided here in Washington
Washington
1985
3 Jun 1985
Age 84
Death of James Denton in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, Washington

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1901
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Erie, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00905; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 98-9
    [3] Washington, U.S., Death Index, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Death Index, 1940-1959, 1965-2017
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Erie, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: T625_413; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 153
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Prophetstown, Whiteside, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2340301
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Loraine, Henry, Illinois; Roll: T624_292; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1374305
    [8] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Loraine, Henry, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Loraine, Henry, Illinois; Roll: T624_292; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1374305

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Erie, Whiteside, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Erie, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: T625_413; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 153

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Prophetstown, Whiteside, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Prophetstown, Whiteside, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2340301

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Whiteside, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Erie, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00905; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 98-9

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Erie, Whiteside, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Erie, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00905; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 98-9

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Clark, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Washington
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kennewick, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Washington, U.S., Death Index, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Death Index, 1940-1959, 1965-2017

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1985
    Event Place: Kennewick, Washington
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., Death Index, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Death Index, 1940-1959, 1965-2017
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kennewick, Benton County, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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