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Martin Gentry 1747–1827 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 SEP 1747

Birth Location: Hanovertown, St. Paul's Parrish, Hanover, Virginia

Death Date: 22 APR 1827

Death Location: Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky

Father: Nicholas II

Mother: Jane Brooks

Spouse(s): Mary Timberlake, Mary Timberlake

Children(s): Bartlett Sr, Bartlett Gentry, Josiah Gentry, John Gentry, Patsie Gentry, Susanna Gentry, Nancy Gentry

In 1747, Martin Gentry entered the world in Hanovertown, St. Paul's Parrish, Hanover, Virginia, born to Nicholas Gentry Ii And Jane Benajah Brooks. In 1800, Martin Gentry resided in Madison, Kentucky, United States. Martin Gentry married Mary Timberlake, and had children including Bartlett Gentry, Bartlett Gentry Sr, John Gentry, Josiah Gentry, Martin Gentry, Nancy Gentry, Patsie Gentry, Susanna Gentry. Martin Gentry passed away in 1827 in Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1747, Martin Gentry entered the world in Hanovertown, St. Paul's Parrish, Hanover, Virginia, born to Nicholas Gentry Ii And Jane Benajah Brooks.
  • In 1800, Martin Gentry resided in Madison, Kentucky, United States.
  • Martin Gentry married Mary Timberlake, and had children including Bartlett Gentry, Bartlett Gentry Sr, John Gentry, Josiah Gentry, Martin Gentry, Nancy Gentry, Patsie Gentry, Susanna Gentry.
  • Martin Gentry passed away in 1827 in Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martin Gentry's Ancestors

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Martin Gentry
1747–1827
Birth Place: Hanovertown, St. Paul's Parrish, Hanover, Virginia
Parents
Nicholas Gentry II
1697–1779
Totopotomy Creek, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Jane (Benajah) Brooks
1697–1797
Albemarle County, Virginia
Grandparents
Nicholas (Gentry I DAR #A044139 (Colonial) Dames)
1655–1736
Richard (P. Brooks) Jr
1674–1760
Fredericksville, Louisa, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Caine
1678–1732
Fredericksville, Louisa, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Younger
1627–1697
Richard soldier
1660–1734
Mary Gibson
1688–1734
Abraham Caine
1658–1748
Martha Venable
1657–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
SAMUEL MIDDLE
1585–1652
Elizabeth *
1587–1652
William (Bassett)
1631–1688
Mary Burt
1635–1689
Valentine VA
1630–1712
Mary Hobbs
1630–1694
Richard Immigrate
1636–1658
Sarah Howlett
1640–
Sir II
1643–1710
Grace [Venables]
1624–

Martin Gentry's Descendants

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Martin Gentry (11 SEP 1747–22 APR 1827) m. Mary Timberlake (12 August 1748–19 November 1827) m. Mary Timberlake (12 Aug 1748–19 Nov 1827)
  1. 1. Bartlett (Gentry) Sr 1770–1821
  2. 2. Bartlett Gentry 1770–1821
    1. 1. Cynthia Gentry 1795–1879 m. Bright (Berry) Gentry 1784–1858
      1. 1. William (Christopher) Gentry 1833– m. Mary (E) Gentry 1830–
        1. 1. Nancy (A) Gentry 1855–
        2. 2. David (R) Gentry 1859–
      2. 2. Nancy (Jane) Gentry 1837–
      3. 3. Martha (Elizabeth) Gentry 1839–
  3. 3. Josiah Gentry 1768–1856 m. Nancy Thompson 1766–1831
    1. 1. Joel Gentry 1791–1808
    2. 2. Thomas (Jefferson) Gentry 1797–1844
  4. 4. John Gentry 1778–1830 m. Mary ("Polly") Gentry 1781–1849
    1. 1. Mary Portwood 1813–1891
    2. 2. Scythia (Jane) Park 1818–1907
    3. 3. James Gentry 1802–1898
    4. 4. Susan Gentry 1809–1878
  5. 5. Patsie Gentry 1772–1812
  6. 6. Susanna Gentry 1776–1841 m. Jones 1770–1853
    1. 1. Robert Jones 1810–1881
    2. 2. Mary (Patsy) Lipscomb 1803–1896
    3. 3. William Jones 1798–1841
    4. 4. Humphrey (Jones) Jr 1800–1868
    5. 5. Martin Jones 1820–1848
  7. 7. Nancy Gentry 1783–

Martin Gentry's Timeline

5 Records

1747
11 September 1747
Birth of Martin Gentry in Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America
Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America
1747
11 SEP 1747
Birth of Martin Gentry in Hanovertown, St. Paul's Parrish, Hanover, Virginia
Hanovertown, St. Paul's Parrish, Hanover, Virginia
1800
1800
Age 53
Martin Gentry resided here in Madison, Kentucky, United States
Madison, Kentucky, United States
1827
22 April 1827
Age 80
Death of Martin Gentry in Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, United States of America
Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, United States of America
1827
22 APR 1827
Age 80
Death of Martin Gentry in Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky
Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 September 1747
    Event Place: Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 466.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: LJV
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Fold3.com, Memorials, Fold3; Lehi, Utah

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 SEP 1747
    Event Place: Hanovertown, St. Paul's Parrish, Hanover, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Madison, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 April 1827
    Event Place: Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Fold3.com, Memorials, Fold3; Lehi, Utah

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 APR 1827
    Event Place: Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky

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