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Martha Ann Denton 1861 – 1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Sep 1861

Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee

Death Date: 24 Oct 1942

Death Location: Sevier, Tennessee

Father: James Denton

Mother: Elminda Walker

Spouse(s): William Hinkle

Children(s): James Hinkle, Arthur Hinkle, Zula Hinkle, Nancy Hinkle, Hattie Hinkle, Lloyd Hinkle

In 1861, Martha Ann Denton entered the world in Jefferson, Tennessee, born to James P. Denton and Elminda "Melvina" Walker. In 1870, Martha Ann Denton resided in District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. In 1880, Martha Ann Denton resided in District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. Martha Ann Denton married William Hinkle, and had children including James Walker Hinkle, Arthur E. Hinkle, Zula Dicy Hinkle, Nancy "Nannie" R. Hinkle, Hattie Ray Hinkle, Lloyd E. Hinkle. Martha Ann Denton passed away in 1942 in Sevier, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1861, Martha Ann Denton entered the world in Jefferson, Tennessee, born to James P. Denton and Elminda "Melvina" Walker.
  • In 1870, Martha Ann Denton resided in District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1880, Martha Ann Denton resided in District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.
  • Martha Ann Denton married William Hinkle, and had children including James Walker Hinkle, Arthur E. Hinkle, Zula Dicy Hinkle, Nancy "Nannie" R. Hinkle, Hattie Ray Hinkle, Lloyd E. Hinkle.
  • Martha Ann Denton passed away in 1942 in Sevier, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Denton
1816 – 1899
Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
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Elminda Walker
1822 – 1861
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

William Hinkle
1857 – 1938
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
WH

Children(s)

James Hinkle
1882 – 1935
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
JH
Arthur Hinkle
1885 – 1964
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
AH
Zula Hinkle
1888 – 1966
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
ZH
Nancy Hinkle
1898 – 1970
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
NH
Hattie Hinkle
1899 – 1957
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
HH
Lloyd Hinkle
1902 – 1984
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
LH

Martha Denton's Ancestors

Self
Martha Denton
1861 – 1942
Birth Place: Jefferson, Tennessee
Parents
James P. Denton
1816 – 1899
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
Elminda ("Melvina") Walker
1822 – 1861
Tennessee
Grandparents
Jacob Denton
1761 – 1840
Shenandoah, Virginia
Sarah Robinson
1778 – 1841
Hardy, Bedford, Virginia
John (Hamilton) Walker
1792 – 1858
North Carolina
Talitha Taylor
1803 – 1835
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Denton
1741 – 1814
Mary Claypool
1737 – 1833
Joel Robinson
1740 – 1812
Margaret Denton
1747 – 1813
Leonard Taylor
1757 – 1841
Sarah Blackgraves
1769 – 1848
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Denton
1695 – 1778
Jane Moon
1714 – 1787

Martha Denton's Descendants

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Martha (Ann) Denton (9 Sep 1861 – 24 Oct 1942) m. William Hinkle (4 Jan 1857 – 11 May 1938)
  1. 1. James (Walker) Hinkle (15 Oct 1882 – 1935) m. Thursa (Cornelia) Todd (21 Nov 1893 – aft 1952)
    1. 1. Alma (Lee) Hinkle (6 Sep 1912 – 14 Apr 1994) m. Slaybaugh m. Summers
    2. 2. James ("Raymond") Hinkle (22 Nov 1918 – 4 Nov 2000)
  2. 2. Arthur (E.) Hinkle (20 Sep 1885 – Dec 1964)
  3. 3. Zula (Dicy) Hinkle (26 Oct 1888 – 5 Jan 1966)
  4. 4. Nancy ("Nannie" R.) Hinkle (12 Feb 1898 – 15 Oct 1970) m. James (Carl "Beecher") Bailey (12 Jul 1896 – 28 Sep 1949)
    1. 1. Johnnie (Ruth) Bailey (13 Apr 1919 – 5 Jan 1990) m. Jake (William) Hancock (1 Jun 1907 – 21 Jan 1986)
      1. 1. Arthur (A.) Hancock (3 Jun 1937 – )
      2. 2. Mary (E.) Hancock (abt 1939 – )
      3. 3. James (F.) Hancock (7 Jan 1945 – 15 Mar 1990)
    2. 2. Hazel (Fay) Bailey (16 Apr 1922 – ) m. Fred (Cecil) Walker
    3. 3. James (C.) Bailey (1925 – )
    4. 4. Martha (Lula) Bailey (28 Mar 1930 – ) m. Johnson
      1. 1. Patricia ("Patti") Johnson (30 Nov 1951 – ) m. Mark (Thomas) Gibson (28 Jan 1957 – )
    5. 5. Betty (J.) Bailey (abt 1932 – )
  5. 5. Hattie (Ray) Hinkle (7 Nov 1899 – 2 Aug 1957)
  6. 6. Lloyd (E.) Hinkle (29 Jun 1902 – 1 Jul 1984)

Martha Denton's Timeline

6 Records

1861
9 Sep 1861
Birth of Martha Ann Denton in Jefferson, Tennessee
Jefferson, Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 9
Martha Ann Denton resided here in District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 19
Martha Ann Denton resided here in District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 39
Martha Ann Denton resided here in Civil District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
Martha Ann Denton resided here in Civil District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee
Civil District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee
1942
24 Oct 1942
Age 81
Death of Martha Ann Denton in Sevier, Tennessee
Sevier, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1861
    Event Place: Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Family History Film: 1255264; Page: 370C; Enumeration District: 169; Image: .
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1580; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1241580
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1506; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1375519
    [4] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [5] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 11
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1540; Page: 348B; Image: 110; Family History Library Film: 553039

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1942
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 11

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1540; Page: 348B; Image: 110; Family History Library Film: 553039

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1506; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1375519

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1580; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1241580

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Family History Film: 1255264; Page: 370C; Enumeration District: 169; Image: .
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