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Joseph Gentry 1748–1835 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Dec 1748

Birth Location: Hanover, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 22 Sep 1835

Death Location: Johnson County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Joseph Gentry

Mother: Susannah None

Spouse(s): Winifred Oliver

Children(s): John Gentry, Benjamin Gentry

Joseph Gentry was born in 1748 in Hanover, Virginia, United States, the child of Joseph Gentry And Susannah. In 1830, Joseph Gentry resided in Carter, Tennessee, United States. Joseph Gentry married Winifred Oliver, and had children including Benjamin B Gentry, John Gentry. Joseph Gentry passed away in 1835 in Johnson County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • Joseph Gentry was born in 1748 in Hanover, Virginia, United States, the child of Joseph Gentry And Susannah.
  • In 1830, Joseph Gentry resided in Carter, Tennessee, United States.
  • Joseph Gentry married Winifred Oliver, and had children including Benjamin B Gentry, John Gentry.
  • Joseph Gentry passed away in 1835 in Johnson County, Tennessee, USA.

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Joseph Gentry's Ancestors

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Joseph Gentry
1748–1835
Birth Place: Hanover, Virginia, United States
Parents
Joseph Gentry
1712–1788
St Pauls, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Susannah
1710–
St Pauls, New Kent, Virginia, United States
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Joseph Gentry's Descendants

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Joseph Gentry (15 Dec 1748–22 Sep 1835) m. Winifred Oliver (1745–11 Aug 1820)
  1. 1. John Gentry 1777–1860 m. Sarah Brown 1778–1850 m. Polly Humpries 1793–1860
    1. 1. Jesse (D) Gentry 1798– m. Eve Miller 1803–
      1. 1. Mary (Lucinda) Gentry 1825–1884 m. Andrew (Wellington) Ross 1819–1891
        1. 1. Mariah (Priscilla) Ross 1855–1886 m. George (Stanley) Hargrove 1856–1906
        2. 2. GEORGE (W.) ROSS 1842–1858
        3. 3. BENJAMIN (FRANKLIN) ROSS 1845–1858
        4. 4. MARGARET (L.) ROSS 1847–1852
        5. 5. JESSE (TEMPLETON) ROSS 1851–1934
        6. 6. William (H.) Ross 1864–1914
        7. 7. ROBERT (FEATHERSTONE) ROSS 1853–1933
        8. 8. MARY (TENNESSEE) ROSS 1857–1924
        9. 9. JULIE (A.) ROSS 1867–
        10. 10. JACOB (G.) ROSS 1862–1884
        11. 11. HANNAH (CAROLINE) ROSS 1844–1858
        12. 12. Hannah (Caroline) Ross 1844–1891
        13. 13. Robert (F) Ross 1853–1933
        14. 14. William (H) Ross 1864–
        15. 15. Hannah (Caroline) Ross 1844–1891
      2. 2. Mary (Lucinda) Gentry 1820–1884
  2. 2. Benjamin (B) Gentry 1768–1835

Joseph Gentry's Timeline

3 Records

1748
15 Dec 1748
Birth of Joseph Gentry in Hanover, Virginia, United States
Hanover, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 82
Joseph Gentry resided here in Carter, Tennessee, United States
Carter, Tennessee, United States
1835
22 Sep 1835
Age 87
Death of Joseph Gentry in Laurel Bloomery, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Laurel Bloomery, Johnson, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1748
    Event Place: Hanover, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Carter, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Carter, Tennessee; Page: 30; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 175; Family History Film: 0024533

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1835
    Event Place: Laurel Bloomery, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Johnson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

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