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John W Denton 1887–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Mar 1887

Birth Location: Campbell, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 28 June 1929

Death Location: Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Andrew Denton

Mother: Lelia Hendricks

Spouse(s): Bessie Sibley

Children(s): John Denton, Wesley Denton, Mildred Denton, Jean Denton

In 1887, John W Denton entered the world in Campbell, Virginia, USA, born to Andrew T Denton And Lelia Dewitt Hendricks. In 1900, John W Denton resided in Newport News Ward 6, Newport News City, Virginia, . In 1920, John W Denton resided in Stanley, Warwick, Virginia, USA. John W Denton married Bessie Belle Sibley, and had children including Jean C Denton, John Sibley Denton, Mildred Evadne Denton, Wesley Hendricks Denton. John W Denton passed away in 1929 in Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, John W Denton entered the world in Campbell, Virginia, USA, born to Andrew T Denton And Lelia Dewitt Hendricks.
  • In 1900, John W Denton resided in Newport News Ward 6, Newport News City, Virginia, .
  • In 1920, John W Denton resided in Stanley, Warwick, Virginia, USA.
  • John W Denton married Bessie Belle Sibley, and had children including Jean C Denton, John Sibley Denton, Mildred Evadne Denton, Wesley Hendricks Denton.
  • John W Denton passed away in 1929 in Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Denton's Ancestors

Self
John Denton
1887–1929
Birth Place: Campbell, Virginia, USA
Parents
Andrew T. Denton
1863–1937
Virginia
Lelia (Dewitt) Hendricks
1871–1944
Buckingham County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
John (Thomas) Denton
1833–1863
Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
Susan (Estelle) Robertson
1836–1919
Buckingham County, Virginia
Ufn Farris
1830–1880
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Denton
1809–1841
Jane Seay
1806–1850
Richard Robertson
1795–1852
Martha
1801–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Denton
1780–
Nancy Drummon
1780–
Sarah Manley
1775–1860
Hugh Robertson
1756–1833
SUSANNAH LIGON
1770–1841

John Denton's Descendants

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John (W) Denton (9 Mar 1887–28 June 1929) m. Bessie (Belle) Sibley (1 August 1888–15 December 1952)
  1. 1. John (Sibley) Denton 1912–1976 m. Anna (Maie) Hudgins 1917–1995
  2. 2. Wesley (Hendricks) Denton 1914–1991 m. Jean Barclay 1918–
  3. 3. Mildred (Evadne) Denton 1917–2002
  4. 4. Jean (C) Denton 1924–

John Denton's Timeline

4 Records

1887
9 Mar 1887
Birth of John W Denton in Campbell, Virginia, USA
Campbell, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
John W Denton resided here in Newport News Ward 6, Newport News City, Virginia, USA
Newport News Ward 6, Newport News City, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
John W Denton resided here in Stanley, Warwick, Virginia, USA
Stanley, Warwick, Virginia, USA
1929
28 June 1929
Age 42
Death of John W Denton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1887
    Event Place: Campbell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Births, 1853-1911
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stanley, Warwick, Virginia; Roll: T625_1916; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 153

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Newport News Ward 6, Newport News City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Stanley, Warwick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stanley, Warwick, Virginia; Roll: T625_1916; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 153

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 June 1929
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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