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Myra S Hensley 1861–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Apr 1861

Birth Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 24 Jun 1937

Death Location: Elk Shoal, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Hensley

Mother: Anna McMahan

Spouse(s): John Edwards

Children(s): James Edwards, Bertha Hilemon, Cora Edwards, Ida Edwards, Minnie Edwards, Hattie McAlister, Grant Edwards, Jenettie Bynum

The story of Myra S Hensley began in 1861 in Yancey County, North Carolina, USA. In 1870, Myra S Hensley resided in Pensacola, Yancey, North Carolina, USA. Myra S Hensley married John W Edwards, and had children including Bertha Hilemon, Cora Edwards, Grant Edwards, Hattie Lou Mcalister, Ida Edwards, James Ernest Edwards, Jenettie Rachel Bynum, Minnie V Edwards. Myra S Hensley passed away in 1937 in Elk Shoal, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Myra S Hensley began in 1861 in Yancey County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1870, Myra S Hensley resided in Pensacola, Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • Myra S Hensley married John W Edwards, and had children including Bertha Hilemon, Cora Edwards, Grant Edwards, Hattie Lou Mcalister, Ida Edwards, James Ernest Edwards, Jenettie Rachel Bynum, Minnie V Edwards.
  • Myra S Hensley passed away in 1937 in Elk Shoal, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Hensley
1829–1911
Birth Location: North Carolina
JH
Anna McMahan
1826–1910
Birth Location: Pensacola, Yancey, North Carolina
AM

Spouses(s)

John Edwards
1856–1944
Birth Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
JE

Children(s)

James Edwards
1889–1969
Birth Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
JE
Bertha Hilemon
1886–1976
Birth Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
BH
Cora Edwards
1897–1965
Birth Location: North Carolina
CE
Ida Edwards
1893–1979
Birth Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
IE
Minnie Edwards
1883–1970
Birth Location: Cane River, Yancey, North Carolina, United States
ME
Hattie McAlister
1880–1980
Birth Location: Burnsville, Yancey, NC, USA
HM
Grant Edwards
1878–1960
Birth Location: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
GE
Jenettie Bynum
1879–1938
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
JB

Myra Hensley's Ancestors

Self
Myra Hensley
1861–1937
Birth Place: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John A Hensley
1829–1911
North Carolina
Anna (Mariah) McMahan
1826–1910
Pensacola, Yancey, North Carolina
Grandparents
Berry (Robert) Hensley
1803–1867
Yancey Co., NC
Nancy Hensley
1807–1880
Burke, North Carolina, USA
Archibald (Redmond III) McMahan
1808–1872
North Carolina, United States of America
Jane (Jinsey Combs) Riddle
1805–1880
Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Asberry Hensley
1783–1870
Elizabeth Littleton
1786–1860
John Collis
1779–1843
Anna Buchanan
1779–1850
Archibald II
1772–1855
Elizabeth McMahan
1776–1844
John Riddle
1762–1844
Nancy Biddix
1788–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sgt Hensley
1750–1821
Barbara Angel
1755–1859
John Collis
1750–1779
Sarah Baker
1750–1812
Arthur Buchanan
1742–1762
Mary Boswell
1738–1825
Archibald I
1733–1836
Mary MCNULTY
1733–1820
George Byrd
1730–1825
Annie Hutson
1730–1825
John Bittick
1748–1837
Hannah Biddix
1754–1853

Myra Hensley's Descendants

1.
MH
Myra (S) Hensley (12 Apr 1861–24 Jun 1937) m. John (W) Edwards (29 Mar 1856–22 Nov 1944)
  1. 1. James (Ernest) Edwards 1889–1969 m. Lennie Edwards 1894–1986
    1. 1. Solen (Hyder) Edwards 1931–2003
    2. 2. Jack Edwards 1924–1995 m. Betty (Jo) Hunter 1932–1998
    3. 3. Clay Edwards 1920–1988 m. Catherine Wilson 1939–2014 m. Beuna (Deyton) Edwards 1914–2008
    4. 4. James (Edwards) Jr 1928–1982
    5. 5. Ruby Edwards 1917–2012 m. Leslie Wheeler 1922–
    6. 6. Eloise Lawton 1924–2012
    7. 7. Faye (Agnes) Edwards 1911–2003 m. Byrd (Carmon) McIntosh 1909–1988
      1. 1. J (B) McIntosh 1934–1934
    8. 8. Jay (Will) Edwards 1916–1984 m. Mary (Doris) Edwards 1921–2011
      1. 1. Doris (Jean) Edwards 1939–1990
  2. 2. Bertha Hilemon 1886–1976 m. Isaac (William) Hilemon 1879–1960
    1. 1. Mable (Myra Ann) Whitson 1924–2003
    2. 2. George (Bryan) Hylemon 1906–1946
    3. 3. Ophine (Elnora) Morrow 1920–
    4. 4. Effie (Ann) Randolph 1909–1993
    5. 5. Ada Hilmond 1905–
    6. 6. Arnald Hilmond 1909–
    7. 7. Opha (E) Hylemon 1921–
    8. 8. Mayble Hylemon 1925–
  3. 3. Cora Edwards 1897–1965
  4. 4. Ida Edwards 1893–1979 m. William (Nelson) King 1887–1958
    1. 1. Ora (Louanna) Angel 1917–1972 m. Edgar (Hal) Angel 1913–1995
    2. 2. Richard (D) King 1924–
    3. 3. Jay (Bryan) King 1921–2012
    4. 4. Cora Robinson 1914–1999 m. Charlie (Wesley) Robinson 1906–1989
      1. 1. Charleen Robinson 1942–2016
    5. 5. Virginia (Mae) King 1910–1915
    6. 6. Cora Robinson 1914–1999
    7. 7. Bis (Eugene) King 1912–1986
    8. 8. ALECK (GRANT) King 1930–2007
    9. 9. Eckel (Ray) King 1924–1994
  5. 5. Minnie (V) Edwards 1883–1970
  6. 6. Hattie (Lou) McAlister 1880–1980 m. John (Wesley) McAllister 1881–1955 m. Hiram (Wilson) Higgins 1890–1977
    1. 1. Emmett (Jackson) McAlister 1909–1985
    2. 2. Zeb Mccalister 1906–1978 m. Rosella Duncan 1912–
    3. 3. Grace Silvers 1902–1983 m. Arthur (W) Silvers 1904–
      1. 1. John (D) Silvers 1926–
    4. 4. Sleet Mccalister 1904–1998
    5. 5. Annie (M Mc) Alister 1913–1998
    6. 6. Jack (E Mc) Alister 1910–
    7. 7. Walter Mcalister 1910–
    8. 8. Emit McAlister 1910–
    9. 9. Willie (M) McAlister 1913–1981
    10. 10. Virginia (Mae) Higgins 1932–2015
    11. 11. Mack (Ray) Higgins 1922–1983
  7. 7. Grant Edwards 1878–1960 m. Ida Edwards 1882–1962 m. Dora Edwards 1879–1912 m. Dora Hensley 1879–1914
    1. 1. Bertha Edwards 1916–
    2. 2. Beatrice (Edwards) Ray 1917–1992
    3. 3. Dewey Edwards 1923–
    4. 4. Sammie Edwards 1920–1939
    5. 5. Virgus Edwards 1912–1981
    6. 6. Lena (May) Edwards 1916–1917
    7. 7. Roy Edwards 1905–1995
    8. 8. Glenn (C) Edwards 1908–1948 m. Berlenia Edwards 1912– m. Mabel (Marie Hilemon Hylemon) Hilman 1916–1978
      1. 1. Shirley Edwards 1936–2003
      2. 2. Dora (Marcella) Edwards 1938–1993
    9. 9. John Edwards 1906–1999 m. Etta Johnson 1906–1986
      1. 1. S (G) Edwards 1939–2002
      2. 2. Jay (Bryan) Edwards 1936–2003
      3. 3. Eugene Edwards 1932–1940
      4. 4. Edwards 1927–1927
      5. 5. Raymond Edwards 1926–1926
      6. 6. Edwards 1927–1927
    10. 10. William (Carmon) Edwards 1902–1986 m. Hattie Edwards 1900–
    11. 11. Nettie Bennett 1901–1988 m. Sam Bennett 1890–1952
      1. 1. Evelyn Ray 1919–2006
      2. 2. James Bennett 1925–1993
      3. 3. Jack Bennett 1917–1966
      4. 4. Junior Bennett 1921–1981
      5. 5. Clay Bennett 1936–2017
      6. 6. Glen (Drew) Bennett 1916–1996
      7. 7. Ray Bennett 1928–1991
  8. 8. Jenettie (Rachel) Bynum 1879–1938

Myra Hensley's Timeline

10 Records

1861
12 April 1861
Birth of Myra S Hensley in Pensacola, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
Pensacola, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
1861
12 Apr 1861
Birth of Myra S Hensley in Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 9
Myra S Hensley resided here in Pensacola, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Pensacola, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1877
22 Nov 1877
Age 16
Myra S Hensley was married in Yancey, North Caroina, USA
Yancey, North Caroina, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
Myra S Hensley resided here in Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Myra S Hensley resided here in Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
Myra S Hensley resided here in Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
Myra S Hensley resided here in Cane River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Cane River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1937
24 June 1937
Age 76
Death of Myra S Hensley in Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
1937
24 Jun 1937
Age 76
Death of Myra S Hensley in Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Yancey County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 April 1861
    Event Place: Pensacola, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cane River, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1327; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 192
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: 988; Page: 534D; Enumeration District: 232
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pensacola, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1166; Page: 823B; Family History Library Film: 552665
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0122
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1122; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0153; FHL microfilm: 1375135
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1861
    Event Place: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1877
    Event Place: Yancey, North Caroina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Pensacola, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pensacola, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1166; Page: 823B; Family History Library Film: 552665

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: 988; Page: 534D; Enumeration District: 232

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0122

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1122; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0153; FHL microfilm: 1375135

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cane River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cane River, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1327; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 192

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 June 1937
    Event Place: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1937
    Event Place: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elk Shoal, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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