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Mary Ellen Hensley 1861–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 NOV 1861

Birth Location: Lima, Westfield Twp., Iowa (Fayette)

Death Date: 16 NOV 1943

Death Location: Chico, California (Butte)

Father: Jacob Hensley

Mother: Rhoda Noble

Spouse(s): William Bearce

Children(s): Claude Bearce, Willie Bearce, Fred Bearce, Lauren Bearce, Cora Bearce, Raymond Bearce, Hazel Bearce, Ruth Bearce, William Bearce, Ray Bearce

In 1861, Mary Ellen Hensley entered the world in Lima, Westfield Twp., Iowa (Fayette), born to Jacob Goodwin Hensley And Rhoda Marie Noble. In 1900, Mary Ellen Hensley resided in Chico, California (Butte). In 1910, Mary Ellen Hensley resided in Chico, California (Butte). Mary Ellen Hensley married William Orlando Bearce, and had children including Claude Bearce, Cora Bearce, Fred Bearce, Hazel Bearce, Lauren Bearce, Ray Bearce, Raymond B Bearce, Ruth Bearce, William Bearce, Willie Bearce. Mary Ellen Hensley passed away in 1943 in Chico, California (Butte).

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Biography

  • In 1861, Mary Ellen Hensley entered the world in Lima, Westfield Twp., Iowa (Fayette), born to Jacob Goodwin Hensley And Rhoda Marie Noble.
  • In 1900, Mary Ellen Hensley resided in Chico, California (Butte).
  • In 1910, Mary Ellen Hensley resided in Chico, California (Butte).
  • Mary Ellen Hensley married William Orlando Bearce, and had children including Claude Bearce, Cora Bearce, Fred Bearce, Hazel Bearce, Lauren Bearce, Ray Bearce, Raymond B Bearce, Ruth Bearce, William Bearce, Willie Bearce.
  • Mary Ellen Hensley passed away in 1943 in Chico, California (Butte).

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Hensley's Ancestors

Self
Mary Hensley
1861–1943
Birth Place: Lima, Westfield Twp., Iowa (Fayette)
Parents
Jacob Goodwin Hensley
1836–1913
Illinois USA
Rhoda (Marie) Noble
1843–1923
New York State, USA
Grandparents
Andrew Hensley
1803–1878
Kentucky (Floyd)
Susan Lewis
1806–1837
Virginia USA
John (Ezekiel) Noble
1823–
Penfield, New York (Monroe)
Sarah (M. Rainer or) Romer
1823–
of Warsaw, New York (Wyoming)
Great-Grandparents
William Hensley
1775–
Martha Lewis
1783–
Elias Lewis
1786–
Priscilla Lewis
1786–
Ezekiel Noble
1787–1856
Theodocia Bates
1789–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christley Hensley
1755–
Catherine Hensley
1755–
Ezekiel Noble
1745–1816
Eunice Turner
1758–1800
Joseph Bates
1755–1819
Sarah Deming
1755–1855

Mary Hensley's Descendants

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Mary (Ellen) Hensley (27 NOV 1861–16 NOV 1943) m. William (Orlando) Bearce (18 JUN 1856–11 DEC 1923)
  1. 1. Claude Bearce 1880–1960 m. Regina O'Connell 1885–
  2. 2. Willie Bearce 1887–
  3. 3. Fred Bearce 1896–1961
  4. 4. Lauren Bearce 1898–
  5. 5. Cora Bearce 1900–
  6. 6. Raymond (B.) Bearce 1901–1960 m. Elsie (I. (MNU)) Bearce 1904–1999
    1. 1. Betty (H.) Bearce 1923–
    2. 2. William (R.) Bearce 1924–
  7. 7. Hazel Bearce 1889–
  8. 8. Ruth Bearce 1889–
  9. 9. William Bearce 1883–
  10. 10. Ray Bearce 1895–1896

Mary Hensley's Timeline

7 Records

1861
27 NOV 1861
Birth of Mary Ellen Hensley in Lima, Westfield Twp., Iowa (Fayette)
Lima, Westfield Twp., Iowa (Fayette)
1900
1900
Age 39
Mary Ellen Hensley resided here in Chico, California (Butte)
Chico, California (Butte)
1910
1910
Age 49
Mary Ellen Hensley resided here in Chico, California (Butte)
Chico, California (Butte)
1920
1920
Age 59
Mary Ellen Hensley resided here in Chico, California (Butte)
Chico, California (Butte)
1920
1920
Age 59
Mary Ellen Hensley was employed in Chico, California (Butte)
Chico, California (Butte)
1943
13 NOV 1943
Age 82
Death of Mary Ellen Hensley in Chico, California (Butte)
Chico, California (Butte)
1943
16 NOV 1943
Age 82
Burial of Mary Ellen Hensley in Chico, California (Butte)
Chico, California (Butte)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 NOV 1861
    Event Place: Lima, Westfield Twp., Iowa (Fayette)
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 census, Chico, California (Butte), Pg. 1b - 11 May 1910
    [2] 1900 census, Chico, California (Butte), Pg. 11a - 15 Jun 1900
    [3] 1920 Census, Pg. 7a - 8 Jan 1920

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Chico, California (Butte)
    Record Source: 1900 census, Chico, California (Butte), Pg. 11a - 15 Jun 1900

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chico, California (Butte)
    Record Source: 1910 census, Chico, California (Butte), Pg. 1b - 11 May 1910

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chico, California (Butte)
    Record Source: 1920 Census, Pg. 7a - 8 Jan 1920

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chico, California (Butte)
    Record Source: 1920 Census, Pg. 7a - 8 Jan 1920

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 NOV 1943
    Event Place: Chico, California (Butte)
    Record Source: Internet Genealogy Source

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 NOV 1943
    Event Place: Chico, California (Butte)

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