YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Mary Ann Hensley 1832–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 December 1832

Birth Location: Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 1913

Death Location: Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: AZARIAH Hensley

Mother: Polly Maxwell

Spouse(s): Woody Denson

Children(s): John Denson, Asa Denson, Elizabeth Riley, Sara Biggs, William Denson, David Denson, Thomas Denson, Martha Denson

The story of Mary Ann Hensley began in 1832 in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America. In 1860, Mary Ann Hensley resided in District 11, Jackson, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, Mary Ann Hensley resided in District 11, Jackson, Tennessee, USA. Mary Ann Hensley married Woody C Denson, and had children including Asa Meax Denson, David D Denson, Elizabeth Riley, John Peter Denson, Martha Denson, Sara Jane Biggs, Thomas J Denson, William Riley Denson. Mary Ann Hensley passed away in 1913 in Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Find more search results for Mary Hensley
MH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Mary Ann Hensley began in 1832 in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America.
  • In 1860, Mary Ann Hensley resided in District 11, Jackson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, Mary Ann Hensley resided in District 11, Jackson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Mary Ann Hensley married Woody C Denson, and had children including Asa Meax Denson, David D Denson, Elizabeth Riley, John Peter Denson, Martha Denson, Sara Jane Biggs, Thomas J Denson, William Riley Denson.
  • Mary Ann Hensley passed away in 1913 in Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

AZARIAH Hensley
1812–1875
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
AH
Polly Maxwell
1813–1875
Birth Location: Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, United States
PM

Spouses(s)

Woody Denson
1821–1903
Birth Location: Indiana, United States of America
WD

Children(s)

John Denson
1847–1924
Birth Location: Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America
JD
Asa Denson
1858–1951
Birth Location: Tennessee
AD
Elizabeth Riley
1852–1917
Birth Location: Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America
ER
Sara Biggs
1850–1926
Birth Location: Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America
SB
William Denson
1864–1948
Birth Location: Tennessee
WD
David Denson
1866–
Birth Location: Tennessee
DD
Thomas Denson
1860–
Birth Location: Tennessee
TD
Martha Denson
1857–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MD

Mary Hensley's Ancestors

Self
Mary Hensley
1832–1913
Birth Place: Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
AZARIAH Azora Hensley
1812–1875
North Carolina, United States
Polly (Ann) Maxwell
1813–1875
Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin (Isaac) Hensley
1780–1850
North Carolina, United States
Frances Jones
1772–1855
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Martha (A) Patton
1780–1848
Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Hensley
1755–1816
Thomas Patton
1686–1775
Sarah Hickman
1726–1782
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Maxfield Hensley
1727–1801
Capt. Jr
1660–1743
John* Hickman
1701–1765
Ann* Marsh
1696–1738

Mary Hensley's Descendants

1.
MH
Mary (Ann) Hensley (18 December 1832–1913) m. Woody (C) Denson (3 February 1821–18 July 1903)
  1. 1. John (Peter) Denson 1847–1924 m. Nancy Viettoe 1845–1923
    1. 1. Burl (David) Denson 1870–1955 m. Marry Denson 1882–
      1. 1. Luther (Joseph) Denson 1886–1976 m. Matilda (J.) Park 1888–1923 m. Tennie (Rebecca) Wright 1884–1952
        1. 1. Salena (D) Denson 1904–1952 m. Louis (L) Ford 1888–1969
        2. 2. John (H) Denson 1921–1940
        3. 3. Joe (Douglas) Denson 1923–2009
        4. 4. Cloie Denson 1917–
        5. 5. Opal (M Stansell) McCraw 1907–1990 m. Talmadge Stansell 1900–
        6. 6. Slena Denson 1905–
        7. 7. J.D. Denson 1911–1914
        8. 8. John (H) Denson 1920–1940
      2. 2. Irena Denson 1905–
    2. 2. Dona (Lee) Denson 1885–1941
    3. 3. Alvin (L) Denson 1867–1948 m. Emma (D) Denson 1880–
    4. 4. George (D) Denson 1868–1947
    5. 5. Woody (D) Denson 1873–1954
    6. 6. Artemesia Denson 1876–1957
    7. 7. Asa (Meax) Denson 1880–
    8. 8. Jim Denson 1880–
  2. 2. Asa (Meax) Denson 1858–1951
  3. 3. Elizabeth Riley 1852–1917
  4. 4. Sara (Jane) Biggs 1850–1926
  5. 5. William (Riley) Denson 1864–1948
  6. 6. David (D.) Denson 1866–
  7. 7. Thomas (J) Denson 1860–
  8. 8. Martha Denson 1857–

Mary Hensley's Timeline

6 Records

1832
18 December 1832
Birth of Mary Ann Hensley in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 28
Mary Ann Hensley resided here in District 11, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 38
Mary Ann Hensley resided here in District 11, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
Mary Ann Hensley resided here in District 1, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 68
Mary Ann Hensley resided here in Civil District 1, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1913
1913
Age 81
Death of Mary Ann Hensley in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 December 1832
    Event Place: Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 175
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Page: 185D; Enumeration District: 054
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1539; Page: 230B; Family History Library Film: 553038
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 1, Jackson, Tennessee; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0019
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 11, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1258; Page: 272; Family History Library Film: 805258
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 11, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 11, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1258; Page: 272; Family History Library Film: 805258

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 11, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1539; Page: 230B; Family History Library Film: 553038

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 1, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Page: 185D; Enumeration District: 054

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 1, Jackson, Tennessee; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0019

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Mary Hensley

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE