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Joseph "Joe" M. Denton 1858 – 1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Dec 1858

Birth Location: Cocke, Tennessee

Death Date: 7 Nov 1932

Death Location: Newport, Cocke, Tennessee

Father: David Denton

Mother: Mary Peerman

Spouse(s): Rhoda Fair, Lucinda Holbert

Children(s): David Denton, William Denton, Ervin Denton, Rachel Denton, Mary Denton, Robert Denton

Joseph "Joe" M. Denton was born in 1858 in Cocke, Tennessee, the child of David L. "Dave" Denton and Mary "Jane" Peerman. In 1860, Joseph "Joe" M. Denton resided in District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States. In 1870, Joseph "Joe" M. Denton resided in District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee. Joseph "Joe" M. Denton married Rhoda S. Fair, Lucinda Jane Holbert, and had children including David Denton, William R. Denton, Ervin J. Denton, Rachel "Mollie" J. Denton, Mary Mahalia Denton, Robert Mahalie Denton. Joseph "Joe" M. Denton passed away in 1932 in Newport, Cocke, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • Joseph "Joe" M. Denton was born in 1858 in Cocke, Tennessee, the child of David L. "Dave" Denton and Mary "Jane" Peerman.
  • In 1860, Joseph "Joe" M. Denton resided in District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1870, Joseph "Joe" M. Denton resided in District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee.
  • Joseph "Joe" M. Denton married Rhoda S. Fair, Lucinda Jane Holbert, and had children including David Denton, William R. Denton, Ervin J. Denton, Rachel "Mollie" J. Denton, Mary Mahalia Denton, Robert Mahalie Denton.
  • Joseph "Joe" M. Denton passed away in 1932 in Newport, Cocke, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Denton
1830 – 1915
Birth Location: Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee
DD
Mary Peerman
1835 – 1905
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
MP

Spouses(s)

Rhoda Fair
1847 – 1938
Birth Location: Tennessee
RF
Lucinda Holbert
1845 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
LH

Children(s)

David Denton
1891 –
Birth Location: –
DD
William Denton
1878 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
WD
Ervin Denton
1880 – 1975
Birth Location: Tennessee
ED
Rachel Denton
1882 – 1930
Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
RD
Mary Denton
1884 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
MD
Robert Denton
1885 –
Birth Location: –
RD

Joseph Denton's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Denton
1858 – 1932
Birth Place: Cocke, Tennessee
Parents
David L. "Dave" Denton
1830 – 1915
Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee
Mary ("Jane") Peerman
1835 – 1905
Jefferson, Tennessee
Grandparents
Jacob (Gideon) Denton
1801 – 1880
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
Deborah Lichlyter
1796 – 1874
Shenandoah, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Denton
1761 – 1840
Sarah Robinson
1778 – 1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Denton
1741 – 1814
Mary Claypool
1737 – 1833
Joel Robinson
1740 – 1812
Margaret Denton
1747 – 1813

Joseph Denton's Descendants

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Joseph ("Joe" M.) Denton (20 Dec 1858 – 7 Nov 1932) m. Rhoda (S.) Fair (30 Apr 1847 – 2 Jun 1938) m. Lucinda (Jane) Holbert (1845 – )
  1. 1. David Denton (1891 – )
  2. 2. William (R.) Denton (Jun 1878 – ) m. Dora E. (Jul 1875 – )
    1. 1. Bessie (L.) Denton (May 1898 – )
    2. 2. Daisy Denton (1902 – )
  3. 3. Ervin (J.) Denton (Aug 1880 – Sep 1975)
  4. 4. Rachel ("Mollie" J.) Denton (Oct 1882 – 1930) m. Allen (James) Hall (Apr 1878 – 25 Aug 1957)
    1. 1. Jae (H.) Hall (1904 – )
    2. 2. Mary (Lou) Hall (1905 – )
    3. 3. James (Oscar) Hall (1907 – )
    4. 4. William (Arvel "Arvie") Hall (16 Jul 1909 – 21 Aug 1978) m. Lillie ("Mae") Jones (1906 – Dec 1969)
      1. 1. Carol (June) Hall (abt 1928 – )
      2. 2. George (Allen) Hall (22 Dec 1935 – 1 Jul 1981) m. Frances (Geraldine "Jerry") McNeil (28 Aug 1937 – 31 Oct 2003)
        1. 1. Cheryl Hall
        2. 2. Kathie Hall
    5. 5. Ida (V.) Hall (abt 1912 – )
    6. 6. Hubert (D.) Hall (abt 1915 – )
    7. 7. Ella (L.) Hall (abt 1918 – )
    8. 8. Woodrow (W.) Hall (1 Oct 1919 – 4 Aug 1923)
    9. 9. Jennieve (M.) Hall (abt 1923 – )
  5. 5. Mary (Mahalia) Denton (Jun 1884 – )
  6. 6. Robert (Mahalie) Denton (1885 – )

Joseph Denton's Timeline

8 Records

1858
20 Dec 1858
Birth of Joseph "Joe" M. Denton in Cocke, Tennessee
Cocke, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 2
Joseph "Joe" M. Denton resided here in District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 12
Joseph "Joe" M. Denton resided here in District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee
District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 22
Joseph "Joe" M. Denton resided here in District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 42
Joseph "Joe" M. Denton resided here in Civil District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee
Civil District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 52
Joseph "Joe" M. Denton resided here in Civil District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee
Civil District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 72
Joseph "Joe" M. Denton resided here in District 4, Cocke, Tennessee
District 4, Cocke, Tennessee
1932
7 Nov 1932
Age 74
Death of Joseph "Joe" M. Denton in Newport, Cocke, Tennessee
Newport, Cocke, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1858
    Event Place: Cocke, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Family History Film: 1255264; Page: 499A; Enumeration District: 177; Image: .
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1580; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 45.
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1540; Page: 323B; Image: 60; Family History Library Film: 553039
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: 2238; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 164.0; FHL microfilm: 2341972
    [6] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [7] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [8] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 10
    [9] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1244; Page: 472; Image: 459; Family History Library Film: 805244

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1932
    Event Place: Newport, Cocke, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [3] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 10

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1244; Page: 472; Image: 459; Family History Library Film: 805244

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Cocke, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: 2238; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 164.0; FHL microfilm: 2341972

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1540; Page: 323B; Image: 60; Family History Library Film: 553039

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1580; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 45.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Family History Film: 1255264; Page: 499A; Enumeration District: 177; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
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