YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Michael J. Denton 1859–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 November 1859

Birth Location: Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 18 February 1944

Death Location: Enola, Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Joseph Denton

Mother: Mary Denton

Spouse(s): Delia Huffman

Children(s): David Denton, Mary Denton, Samuel Denton, Joesph Denton, Anna Denton, Doc Denton, John Denton, Allice Denton, Margaret Denton

Michael J. Denton was born in 1859 in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America, the child of Joseph Alexander Denton And Mary Ann Denton. In 1880, Michael J. Denton resided in Upper Fork, Burke, North Carolina, United States. Michael J. Denton married Delia Denton Huffman, and had children including Allice M Denton, Anna Hannah Denton, David Benjamin Denton, Doc Vance Denton, Joesph Joe Nicholas Denton, John R Denton, Margaret Maggie Denton, Mary Denton, Samuel Alexander Denton. Michael J. Denton passed away in 1944 in Enola, Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for Michael Denton
MD

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

  • Michael J. Denton was born in 1859 in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America, the child of Joseph Alexander Denton And Mary Ann Denton.
  • In 1880, Michael J. Denton resided in Upper Fork, Burke, North Carolina, United States.
  • Michael J. Denton married Delia Denton Huffman, and had children including Allice M Denton, Anna Hannah Denton, David Benjamin Denton, Doc Vance Denton, Joesph Joe Nicholas Denton, John R Denton, Margaret Maggie Denton, Mary Denton, Samuel Alexander Denton.
  • Michael J. Denton passed away in 1944 in Enola, Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Michael Denton's Ancestors

Self
Michael Denton
1859–1944
Birth Place: Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Joseph Alexander Denton
1832–1915
North Carolina
Mary (Ann) Denton
1833–1915
Enola, Morganton, Burke Co, NC
Grandparents
Peter (Mckibbon) Denton
1804–1879
Virginia, USA
Mary (Polly Mackey) Denton
1808–1883
North Carolina
Anderson Denton
1802–1881
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Jane (Eliza) Baxter
1809–1898
nc
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Denton
1771–1830
Mary Denton
1784–1830
Joseph Denton
1771–1830
Mary Denton
1784–1830
Nancy Baxter
1802–1884
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jr
–1858
Mary Denton
1753–1821
John Hutson
1753–
Mary Hutson
1760–1850
Thomas Jr
–1858
Mary Denton
1753–1821
John Hutson
1753–
Mary Hutson
1760–1850
George Suttle
1766–1816
Nancy Suttles
1766–1837

Michael Denton's Descendants

1.
MD
Michael (J.) Denton (25 November 1859–18 February 1944) m. Delia (Denton) Huffman (16 November 1860–10 January 1927)
  1. 1. David (Benjamin) Denton 1904–1981 m. Virgie (Mae Michaels Smith) Denton 1909–1973
    1. 1. David (Richard) Denton 1935–1990
  2. 2. Mary Denton 1902–
  3. 3. Samuel (Alexander) Denton 1899–1962
  4. 4. Joesph (Joe Nicholas) Denton 1896–1964 m. Gladys (S Unk) Denton 1903–1985
  5. 5. Anna (Hannah) Denton 1894–1970
  6. 6. Doc (Vance) Denton 1890–1973 m. Netta (Odessa Pigg Or) Pegg 1894–1973
  7. 7. John (R) Denton 1889– m. Nealer Vanhorne 1887–1958
    1. 1. Mae Denton 1920–
    2. 2. Irving Denton 1926–
  8. 8. Allice (M) Denton 1884–
  9. 9. Margaret ("Maggie") Denton 1886–

Michael Denton's Timeline

3 Records

1859
25 November 1859
Birth of Michael J. Denton in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 21
Michael J. Denton resided here in Upper Fork, Burke, North Carolina, United States
Upper Fork, Burke, North Carolina, United States
1944
18 February 1944
Age 85
Death of Michael J. Denton in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 November 1859
    Event Place: Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Fork, Burke, North Carolina; Roll: 954; Family History Film: 1254954; Page: 303D; Enumeration District: 044; Image: 0610
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Upper Fork, Burke, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Fork, Burke, North Carolina; Roll: 954; Family History Film: 1254954; Page: 303D; Enumeration District: 044; Image: 0610

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 February 1944
    Event Place: Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Enola, Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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