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Myra Hensley 1861–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 April 1861

Birth Location: Pensacola, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 24 June 1937

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

Father: John Hensley

Mother: Anie Hensley

Spouse(s): John Edwards

Children(s): James Edwards, Bertha Hilemon, Hattie Edwards, Cora Higgins, Minnie Edwards, Ida Edwards, Cornelius Edwards

In 1861, Myra Hensley entered the world in Pensacola, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to John A Hensley And Anie Mariah Hensley. In 1870, Myra Hensley resided in Pensacola, Yancey, North Carolina, USA. In 1880, Myra Hensley resided in Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA. Myra Hensley married John W Edwards, and had children including Bertha Hilemon, Cora Higgins, Cornelius G Edwards, Hattie L Edwards, Ida F Edwards, James Earnest Edwards, Minnie V Edwards. Myra Hensley passed away in 1937 in Elk Shoal, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1861, Myra Hensley entered the world in Pensacola, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to John A Hensley And Anie Mariah Hensley.
  • In 1870, Myra Hensley resided in Pensacola, Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, Myra Hensley resided in Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • Myra Hensley married John W Edwards, and had children including Bertha Hilemon, Cora Higgins, Cornelius G Edwards, Hattie L Edwards, Ida F Edwards, James Earnest Edwards, Minnie V Edwards.
  • Myra Hensley passed away in 1937 in Elk Shoal, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Hensley
1819–1911
Birth Location: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
JH
Anie Hensley
1826–1910
Birth Location: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
AH

Spouses(s)

John Edwards
1856–1944
Birth Location: North Carolina
JE

Children(s)

James Edwards
1889–1969
Birth Location: North Carolina
JE
Bertha Hilemon
1886–1976
Birth Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
BH
Hattie Edwards
1880–1980
Birth Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
HE
Cora Higgins
1895–1965
Birth Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
CH
Minnie Edwards
1884–
Birth Location: North Carolina
ME
Ida Edwards
1893–
Birth Location: North Carolina
IE
Cornelius Edwards
1879–
Birth Location: North Carolina
CE

Myra Hensley's Ancestors

Self
Myra Hensley
1861–1937
Birth Place: Pensacola, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
John A Hensley
1819–1911
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Anie (Mariah) Hensley
1826–1910
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Archibald McMahan
1803–1875
Pensacola, Yancey, North Carolina, United States
Jane (Jinsey Combs) Riddle
1805–1880
Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
JOHN Sr
1762–1844
Mary Keen
1767–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Penelope Keen
1742–1831

Myra Hensley's Descendants

1.
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Myra Hensley (12 April 1861–24 June 1937) m. John (W.) Edwards (Mar 1856–22 November 1944)
  1. 1. James (Earnest) Edwards 1889–1969 m. Lennie Edwards 1893–1986
    1. 1. Clay (Earl) Edwards 1919–1988
    2. 2. Celoise Edwards 1924–
    3. 3. Jack Edwards 1927–1995
    4. 4. Solon Edwards 1932–2003
    5. 5. Fay Edwards 1913–2003 m. Byrd McIntosh 1913–1988
      1. 1. J (B) McIntosh 1934–1934
    6. 6. Jay (William) Edwards 1915–1984
    7. 7. Ruby Edwards 1917–2012
  2. 2. Bertha Hilemon 1886–1976
  3. 3. Hattie (L) Edwards 1880–1980
  4. 4. Cora Higgins 1895–1965 m. Hiram (W) Higgins 1892–
    1. 1. William (E) Higgins 1920–
    2. 2. Mc (Rae) Higgins 1922–
  5. 5. Minnie (V) Edwards 1884–
  6. 6. Ida (F) Edwards 1893–
  7. 7. Cornelius (G.) Edwards 1879–

Myra Hensley's Timeline

8 Records

1861
12 April 1861
Birth of Myra Hensley in Pensacola, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
Pensacola, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 9
Myra Hensley resided here in Pensacola, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Pensacola, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
Myra Hensley resided here in Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Myra Hensley resided here in Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
Myra Hensley resided here in Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
Myra Hensley resided here in Cane River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Cane River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 69
Myra 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 Hensley in Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America

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] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cane River, Yancey, North Carolina; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2341464
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: 988; Page: 534D; Enumeration District: 232
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pensacola, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1166; Page: 823B; Family History Library Film: 552665
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1241225
    [6] 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
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    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 4
    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; FHL microfilm: 1241225

    Genealogy Event 5
    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 6
    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 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cane River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cane River, Yancey, North Carolina; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2341464

    Genealogy Event 8
    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 9
    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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