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Nancy "Big Nancy" Hensley 1868–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Aug 1868

Birth Location: Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 20 Sep 1956

Death Location: Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Sr

Mother: Levina Earnest

Spouse(s): Steve Tipton, James Jr.

Children(s): Calvin Tipton, Robert Tipton, William Tipton, Araminta Tipton, Emily Hensley, Brady Hensley

In 1868, Nancy "Big Nancy" Hensley entered the world in Harlan, Kentucky, USA, born to William Burton Gabby Burt Hensley Sr And Levina Earnest. In 1880, Nancy "Big Nancy" Hensley resided in District 1, 6, 7, 11 and 13, Harlan, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Nancy "Big Nancy" Hensley resided in Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, USA. Nancy "Big Nancy" Hensley married James Garrett Hensley Jr, Steve Tipton, and had children including Araminta Marie Minda Mintie Tipton, Brady Hensley, Calvin Tipton, Emily Hensley, Robert Tipton, William David Tipton. Nancy "Big Nancy" Hensley passed away in 1956 in Harlan, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1868, Nancy "Big Nancy" Hensley entered the world in Harlan, Kentucky, USA, born to William Burton Gabby Burt Hensley Sr And Levina Earnest.
  • In 1880, Nancy "Big Nancy" Hensley resided in District 1, 6, 7, 11 and 13, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Nancy "Big Nancy" Hensley resided in Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
  • Nancy "Big Nancy" Hensley married James Garrett Hensley Jr, Steve Tipton, and had children including Araminta Marie Minda Mintie Tipton, Brady Hensley, Calvin Tipton, Emily Hensley, Robert Tipton, William David Tipton.
  • Nancy "Big Nancy" Hensley passed away in 1956 in Harlan, Kentucky, USA.

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Nancy Hensley's Ancestors

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Nancy Hensley
1868–1956
Birth Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William Burton 'Gabby Burt' Hensley Sr
1834–1906
Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Levina Earnest
1835–1868
Simpson, Harlan, Kentucky
Grandparents
George (Washington) Hensley
1809–1873
Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
Ruth Edwards
1815–1880
Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nancy Hensley's Descendants

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Nancy ("Big Nancy") Hensley (20 Aug 1868–20 Sep 1956) m. Steve Tipton (17 Jan 1869–13 Jan 1930) m. James (Garrett Hensley) Jr. (14 Jan 1872–04 Apr 1933)
  1. 1. Calvin Tipton 1896–1986 m. Rena Tipton 1891–1971
    1. 1. Starling (Clofus) Tipton 1926–1986
    2. 2. Stephenl (Murphy) Tipton 1910–1974
    3. 3. Samuel (Murphy) Tipton 1910–1974
    4. 4. Pheobe (Ethel) Tipton 1919–1919
    5. 5. Virgia (Lee) Tipton 1920–2018
    6. 6. Nancy (Ruth) Tipton 1915–1976
    7. 7. Lena (E) Tipton 1919–1919
    8. 8. Willie (Rice "RW") Tipton 1928–2014
    9. 9. Birdie (Marie) Tipton 1930–2000
  2. 2. Robert Tipton 1895–1959
  3. 3. William (David) Tipton 1896–1982
  4. 4. Araminta (Marie "Minda, Mintie") Tipton 1887–1979
  5. 5. Emily Hensley 1905–1978
  6. 6. Brady Hensley 1903–1991

Nancy Hensley's Timeline

5 Records

1868
20 Aug 1868
Birth of Nancy "Big Nancy" Hensley in Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
Nancy "Big Nancy" Hensley resided here in District 1, 6, 7, 11 and 13, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
District 1, 6, 7, 11 and 13, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
Nancy "Big Nancy" Hensley resided here in Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
Nancy "Big Nancy" Hensley resided here in Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1956
20 Sep 1956
Age 88
Death of Nancy "Big Nancy" Hensley in Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1868
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_574; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 97
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, 6, 7, 11 and 13, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 418; Page: 480C; Enumeration District: 046
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T624_477; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1374490

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 1, 6, 7, 11 and 13, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, 6, 7, 11 and 13, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 418; Page: 480C; Enumeration District: 046

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T624_477; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1374490

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_574; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 97

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1956
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA

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