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John Pleasant Henley 1800–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1800

Birth Location: S.C.

Death Date: 1888

Death Location: Brooks Cem Pope Co Ill

Father: John Henley

Mother: Elizabeth Coward

Spouse(s): Dorcas Coward

Children(s): Frances Henley, William Henley, Nancy Henley, Elizabeth Henley, Silas Henley, John Henley

The story of John Pleasant Henley began in 1800 in S.C.. John Pleasant Henley married Dorcas Coward, and had children including Elizabeth C Henley, Frances Henley, John Hampton Alias Roberts Henley, Nancy L Henley, Silas Henley, William James Henley. John Pleasant Henley passed away in 1888 in Brooks Cem Pope Co Ill.

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Biography

  • The story of John Pleasant Henley began in 1800 in S.C..
  • John Pleasant Henley married Dorcas Coward, and had children including Elizabeth C Henley, Frances Henley, John Hampton Alias Roberts Henley, Nancy L Henley, Silas Henley, William James Henley.
  • John Pleasant Henley passed away in 1888 in Brooks Cem Pope Co Ill.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Henley
1760–1824
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Coward
1781–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Dorcas Coward
1793–1869
Birth Location: S.C
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Children(s)

Frances Henley
1823–1883
Birth Location: Tenn.
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William Henley
1818–1875
Birth Location: Livingston County, Kentucky, USA
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Nancy Henley
1829–
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Henley
1836–1907
Birth Location: Illinois
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Silas Henley
1827–1883
Birth Location: –
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John Henley
1847–1891
Birth Location: Massac, Illinois, United States
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John Henley's Ancestors

Self
John Henley
1800–1888
Birth Place: S.C.
Parents
John Henley
1760–1824
Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Coward
1781–
Grandparents
Zachariah Cowart
1754–1839
Dobbs, County, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Delane
1758–1831
Davie County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
JONATHAN COWARD
1725–1785
Elizabeth Cake
1725–1785
Moses Delane
1730–
Sarah Whitehead
1729–1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Griffin
1700–1751
7 Cake
1705–1763
Samuel Whitehead
1700–
Elizabetha GG
1709–

John Henley's Descendants

1.
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John (Pleasant) Henley (1800–1888) m. Dorcas Coward (1793–1869)
  1. 1. Frances Henley 1823–1883 m. James Proctor 1810–1883
    1. 1. Martha Proctor 1843–1865
    2. 2. Thaddeus Proctor 1856–
    3. 3. Mary Proctor 1852–
    4. 4. Joel (Houston) Proctor 1847–1930 m. Jessiefia Kelley 1855–1948
  2. 2. William (James) Henley 1818–1875 m. Elizabeth (A) Jones 1824–1883
    1. 1. Lafayette (Nathan) Henley 1848–1896
    2. 2. Malinda (J) Henley 1858–
    3. 3. Elizabeth (J) Henley 1858–
    4. 4. Minnie Henley 1860–1910
  3. 3. Nancy (L) Henley 1829–
  4. 4. Elizabeth (C) Henley 1836–1907 m. David (Pinkney) Robertson 1832–1903
  5. 5. Silas Henley 1827–1883
  6. 6. John (Hampton alias Roberts) Henley 1847–1891 m. Margurite (Elizabeth Nancy) Parks 1845–1897
    1. 1. John (Henry) Henley 1866–1940
    2. 2. Frances (M) Henley 1871–1930
    3. 3. Nancy (E) Henley 1874–
    4. 4. Lee Henley 1875–1880
    5. 5. Mary (Ellen) Henley 1878–1934
    6. 6. George (Alexander) Henley 1880–1940
      1. 1. Alvin (Oran) Henley 1922–1995
      2. 2. Clarence Henley 1916–
    7. 7. Martha (Lusendia) Henley 1881–1953 m. Clayborne Vanover 1854–1926 m. retta 1891–
      1. 1. Vema (Irene) Vanover 1921–1992
      2. 2. John (Verdict) Vanover 1917–1992
      3. 3. Curtis (W) Vanover 1918–1981
      4. 4. Grover Vanover 1915–1938
      5. 5. Grace Vanover 1911–
      6. 6. Dora (Alice) Vanover 1905–1970
      7. 7. Hattie (A) Vanover 1903–1960
      8. 8. Albert (Gladis) Vanover 1898–1933
    8. 8. Fred (Edward) Henley 1884–1955
      1. 1. Elmer (Wayne) Henley 1938–1986
      2. 2. Leo (Doyle) Henley 1933–1962
      3. 3. Sybil (Irene) Henley 1924–2005
      4. 4. cecil Henley 1920–1925
      5. 5. Ora (Laveda) Henley 1917–1981
      6. 6. William (J) Henley 1913–1952
      7. 7. Earl (Robert) Henley 1914–2000
      8. 8. Alfonso Henley 1910–1960
      9. 9. Eva (Mae) Henley 1913–1998
      10. 10. Walter (W) Henley 1922–1985
    9. 9. Della (Ann) Henley 1886–1944 m. Walter (W) Hoyt 1876–1950
      1. 1. Walter (William) Hoyt 1908–1917
      2. 2. Charles (Edward) Hoyt 1910–2001
      3. 3. Maurice (Brea) Hoyt 1913–1999
      4. 4. Marguerite (Della) Hoyt 1918–2005
      5. 5. Ida (Pearl) Hoyt 1920–1976
      6. 6. Orin Hoyt 1917–

John Henley's Timeline

12 Records

1800
1800
Birth of John Pleasant Henley in North Carolina, United States of America
North Carolina, United States of America
1800
1800
Birth of John Pleasant Henley in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Birth of John Pleasant Henley in Laurence, South Carolina, USA
Laurence, South Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Birth of John Pleasant Henley in S.C.
S.C.
1830
1830
Age 30
John Pleasant Henley resided here in Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 40
John Pleasant Henley resided here in District 2, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1850
26 Sep 1850
Age 50
John Pleasant Henley resided here in District 8, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
District 8, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 60
John Pleasant Henley resided here in Mazarne, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA
Mazarne, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA
1865
3 Jul 1865
Age 65
John Pleasant Henley resided here in Rich, Union, Illinois, USA
Rich, Union, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 80
John Pleasant Henley resided here in Rich, Union, Illinois, USA
Rich, Union, Illinois, USA
1888
1888
Age 88
Death of John Pleasant Henley in Johnson County, Illinois, United States of America
Johnson County, Illinois, United States of America
1888
1888
Age 88
Death of John Pleasant Henley in Johnson County, Illinois, USA
Johnson County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Laurence, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rich, Union, Illinois; Roll: 254; Page: 153D; Enumeration District: 120
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 12 S Range 1 E, Union, Illinois; Page: 775; Family History Library Film: 803231

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: S.C.
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rich, Union, Illinois; Roll: 254; Page: 153D; Enumeration District: 120
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mazarne, Montgomery, Arkansas; Roll: M653_46; Page: 936; Family History Library Film: 803046

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Jackson, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 177; Page: 134; Family History Library Film: 0024535

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 2, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 2, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: 524; Page: 254; Family History Library Film: 0024545

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1850
    Event Place: District 8, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Place: District 8, Jackson, Tennessee; Archive Collection Number: T1135; Roll: Roll 3; Schedule Type: Agriculture

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Mazarne, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 11 Range 1, Union, Illinois; Archive Collection Number: T1133; Roll: 10; Page: 43; Line: 27; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mazarne, Montgomery, Arkansas; Roll: M653_46; Page: 936; Family History Library Film: 803046
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 12 S Range 1 E, Union, Illinois; Page: 775; Family History Library Film: 803231

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1865
    Event Place: Rich, Union, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, State Census Collection, Illinois State Archives; Springfield, Illinois; Illinois State Census, 1865; Archive Collection Number: 103.010; Roll Number: 2184; Line: 19

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rich, Union, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rich, Union, Illinois; Roll: 254; Page: 153D; Enumeration District: 120

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1888
    Event Place: Johnson County, Illinois, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1888
    Event Place: Johnson County, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brooks Cem Pope Co Ill
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