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Paul Hilliard Henson 1724 – 1796 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1724

Birth Location: Williamsburg, James, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 28 Oct 1796

Death Location: Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Henson

Mother: Zora Wilson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Stroeher

Children(s): Pvt Henson,, James Sr,, Winifred Henson, Richard Henson,, Paul Henson,, John Henson,, Hannah Henson

In 1724, Paul Hilliard Henson entered the world in Williamsburg, James, Virginia, USA, born to William Paul Henson and Zora Elizabeth Wilson. In 1784, Paul Hilliard Henson resided in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States. In 1787, Paul Hilliard Henson resided in Vannoys District, Wilkes County, NC. Paul Hilliard Henson married Elizabeth Stroeher, and had children including Pvt William Henson,, James Henson Sr,, Winifred 'Winnie' Henson, Richard Henson,, Paul Henson,, John G F Henson,, Hannah Henson. Paul Hilliard Henson passed away in 1796 in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1724, Paul Hilliard Henson entered the world in Williamsburg, James, Virginia, USA, born to William Paul Henson and Zora Elizabeth Wilson.
  • In 1784, Paul Hilliard Henson resided in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1787, Paul Hilliard Henson resided in Vannoys District, Wilkes County, NC.
  • Paul Hilliard Henson married Elizabeth Stroeher, and had children including Pvt William Henson,, James Henson Sr,, Winifred 'Winnie' Henson, Richard Henson,, Paul Henson,, John G F Henson,, Hannah Henson.
  • Paul Hilliard Henson passed away in 1796 in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Henson
1700 – 1765
Birth Location: Williamsburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
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Zora Wilson
1705 – 1792
Birth Location: Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Stroeher
1727 – 1792
Birth Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England
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Children(s)

Pvt Henson,
1745 – 1830
Birth Location: Harpers Ferry, Virginia, USA
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James Sr,
1745 – 1834
Birth Location: Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
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Winifred Henson
1755 – 1825
Birth Location: Ashe, North Carolina, United States
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Richard Henson,
1756 – 1845
Birth Location: Caroline County, Virginia, USA
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Paul Henson,
1762 – 1838
Birth Location: Amelia, Virginia, United States
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John Henson,
1765 – 1835
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, USA
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Hannah Henson
1765 – 1825
Birth Location: Amelia, Virginia, United States
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Paul Henson's Ancestors

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Paul Henson
1724 – 1796
Birth Place: Williamsburg, James, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Paul Henson
1700 – 1765
Williamsburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Zora (Elizabeth) Wilson
1705 – 1792
Ireland
Grandparents
Robert (Edmund) Henson
1680 – 1742
Port Tobacco, Charles, Maryland, USA
Elizabeth (Whitton) Crawford
1690 – 1761
Stafford County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Hinson
1655 – 1704
Margaret Hoyle
1658 – 1697
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Hinson
1615 – 1675
Lady Vernon
1632 – 1676
Charles Hoyle
1639 – 1685
Elizabeth Messmeyer
1639 – 1697

Paul Henson's Descendants

1.
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Paul (Hilliard) Henson (1724 – 28 Oct 1796) m. Elizabeth Stroeher (1727 – 29 Jan 1792)
  1. 1. Pvt (William) Henson, (1745 – 20 Sep 1830) m. Ann Jacobs (1759 – 1850)
    1. 1. James Henson (1788 – 1840)
    2. 2. Paul Henson (3 Jul 1788 – 1874) m. Margaret (Pegga "Peggy") Smith (1790 – 08 Jan 1874)
      1. 1. James (J) Henson (1808 – Apr 1880)
      2. 2. Thomas Henson (1810 – 1860)
      3. 3. Larkin Henson (1811 – 1880)
      4. 4. Granville Henson (1821 – 1870) m. Patsy (Mariah) Jones (1824 – 1870)
        1. 1. Margaret Henson (1835 – 16 May 1912)
        2. 2. Catherine (" Kate") Henson, (1843 – 16 May 1912) m. John (Jackson) Wagers (1840 – ) m. black (negro) unknown m. William Letcher (1840 – )
        3. 3. Paul Henson, (Mar 1844 – 1865) m. Mary Poe (18 March 1840 – 27 Aug 1904)
        4. 4. Nancy (Jane) Henson (Abt. 1847 – 1848)
        5. 5. William Henson (11 Oct 1849 – 19 Sep 1931) m. Sarah Henson (1 March 1854 – 24 April 1930)
        6. 6. Fredrick (Molen) Henson, (8 Dec 1853 – )
        7. 7. Taylor Henson, (Abt. 1864 – 9 Jul 1955) m. Martha Eversol
        8. 8. Theophilus Henson, (Abt. 1868 – )
      5. 5. Peter (" Harvey") Henson (3 Mar 1828 – 6 Dec 1888)
      6. 6. Daniel Henson (1829 – 1860)
    3. 3. John Henson (1794 – 1844)
    4. 4. Isaac (J) Henson (3 Jul 1798 – ) m. Nancy (J) Reynolds (Sep 1849 – ) m. Susan (Abt. 1796 – )
      1. 1. Isaac (J) Henson (Jun 1870 – )
      2. 2. Collis Henson (1825 – abt 1870)
      3. 3. Christena Henson (1827 – 1880-1900)
      4. 4. Ambrose (C) Henson (1828 – )
      5. 5. Robert (Bradley) Henson (1831 – )
      6. 6. Lorenzo (P) Henson (About 1834 – )
      7. 7. Lucinda Henson (1843 – )
    5. 5. William Henson (13 Apr 1803 – 15 Aug 1887)
    6. 6. Robert (Liles) Henson (6 May 1813 – 5 Apr 1896)
  2. 2. James (Henson) Sr, (1745 – 9 Feb 1834) m. Civilla (( Sivily)) Tuckwiller (3 Sep 1760 – 3 Jul 1860)
    1. 1. William Henson (1774 – 1820 ??)
    2. 2. Celia Henson (1783 – 1 March 1867) m. Henry Graybeal (1777 – 1843)
      1. 1. Elizabeth Graybeal (1801 – 1817)
      2. 2. Nancy Graybeal (1802 – Dec 1880)
      3. 3. Joseph Graybeal (15 Sep 1804 – 16 Sep 1890)
      4. 4. Andrew Graybeal (17 Jan 1808 – 29 Jul 1900)
      5. 5. Margaret (Peggy) Graybeal (1 Jan 1809 – 23 Oct 1887)
      6. 6. David Graybeal (25 Dec 1815 – 2 Jun 1894)
    3. 3. Nancy Henson (21 Dec 1789 – 14 Oct 1846)
    4. 4. Pvt (James T Henson) Jr, (1790 – 15 Jun 1869) m. Mary (Polly) Lewis, (1796 – Oct 1880)
      1. 1. Ephorn (Abba) Henson (1809 – )
      2. 2. Lewis ((J W =James ?)) Henson (23 May 1814 – 23 May 1852) m. Sarah ('Sally' DeHart) Deheart (Abt. 1815 – 03 Oct 1878) m. Ellen Smith (1828 – 1918)
        1. 1. Nancy Henson (1835 – )
        2. 2. Pricey (“Sarah”) Henson (May 1839 – 1902) m. James (G) Stephens (abt 1836 – )
        3. 3. Jamima Henson (Abt. 1840 – ) m. James Foster
        4. 4. Squire Henson (Abt. 1843 – )
        5. 5. Vica Henson (Abt. 1844 – )
        6. 6. Katharine Henson (Abt. 1848 – abt 1906)
        7. 7. Abigail (G) Henson (11 Sep 1849 – Jan 1929)
        8. 8. James (E) Henson (Nov 1849 – 3 Sep 1919) m. Lucy (A) Henson (Nov 1853 – )
        9. 9. Lewis Henson (20 Nov 1852 – 17 Nov 1854)
        10. 10. Martha Henson (13 Nov 1853 – 13 Apr 1926) m. William Skaggs (Abt. 1848 – )
        11. 11. Mack (Henry) Henson (Abt. 1845 – 15 Nov 1855)
      3. 3. Martha (Patsy) Henson (1815 – 1872) m. Gabriel DeHart (13 Jan 1807 – 26 Aug 1880)
        1. 1. Phebe DeHart (1836 – )
        2. 2. Susan (Susannah) DeHart (1837 – )
        3. 3. James (W) Dehart (1840 – 11 Feb 1913)
        4. 4. Mary (Lou "Polly") Dehart (1842 – Jun 1880) m. Samuel Adkins (Oct 1844 – )
        5. 5. Joshua DeHart (Sep 1843 – 27 Feb 1906)
        6. 6. Jesse Dehart (16 Jan 1848 – 11 Feb 1913)
        7. 7. Catherine Dehart (6 Jan 1850 – 24 Sep 1928)
        8. 8. Sarah (J) Deheart (11 Dec 1853 – 1904)
        9. 9. John (Morrell) DeHart (15 Jul 1855 – 25 Apr 1930)
        10. 10. Perlina (Polinas De) Hart (3 Jul 1860 – 17 Feb 1924)
        11. 11. Gabriel (Hazelrigg) Dehart (1 May 1861 – 8 Apr 1947) m. Mary (Katherine) Elliott (Oct 1879 – abt 1900)
      4. 4. Phebe Henson (1816 – 24 Mar 1866) m. Stephen Stephens (1811 – 4 March 1896)
        1. 1. James (H) Stephens (ABT 1834 – 12 MAR 1862)
        2. 2. William (Harmon) Stephens (13 Jul 1837 – 23 Mar 1917)
        3. 3. Gabriel (Penn) Stephens (28 March 1840 – 9 September 1922)
        4. 4. Nancy Stephens (Jan 1843 – 1910)
        5. 5. Margaret Stephens (16 MAR 1847 – BEF 1880)
        6. 6. Daniel Stephens (28 Jan 1849 – 3 Aug 1915)
        7. 7. Gilbert Stephens (25 May 1855 – 21 APR 1928)
        8. 8. Martha (E) Stephens (7 Jun 1857 – )
      5. 5. Winifred ("Winney") Henson (1820 – )
      6. 6. Rachel (C) Henson (1822 – 6 Jan 1858)
      7. 7. James (A) Henson (1828 – Abt 1880) m. Mary (Mahalie) Stevens (14 Jun 1839 – 19 Jan 1916)
        1. 1. Nancy (M) Henson (8 Dec 1858 – Aft 1910)
        2. 2. Thomas Henson (1862 – )
        3. 3. Mary (E) Henson (1864 – )
        4. 4. Ruth Henson (1867 – )
        5. 5. Henry (Jackson) Henson (26 Dec 1869 – 22 July 1940) m. Samantha (Canzada Vitula) Henson (13 May 1876 – 26 May 1961)
        6. 6. Joseph (Hugh) Henson (1870 – 1 Jul 1927)
        7. 7. William Henson (abt 1872 – )
        8. 8. Huey Henson (abt 1873 – )
        9. 9. Tillie Henson (abt 1877 – )
      8. 8. John (B) Henson, (abt 1837 – 18 Jul 1923) m. Sarah Williams (1832 – )
        1. 1. Mary Henson (abt 1859 – 1883)
        2. 2. Martha Henson (1861 – )
        3. 3. James Henson (abt 1864 – )
        4. 4. Serrena Henson (1865 – )
        5. 5. Abigail (Abby) Henson (abt 1866 – )
        6. 6. Rachel (J) Henson (1867 – )
        7. 7. Gabriel Henson, (1869 – 18 Mar 1896)
        8. 8. John Henson (abt 1871 – 1900)
        9. 9. Sarah (Jane) Henson (29 Aug 1874 – 21 Oct 1912) m. George (Washington) Morris (1866 – 1945)
        10. 10. Nancy Henson (Nov 1874 – )
        11. 11. Frederick Henson (abt 1876 – )
        12. 12. Berry Henson (abt 1879 – )
      9. 9. Margaret (Mary "Peggy") Henson (1832 – ) m. Henry (James Elye) Adams, (Abt. 1825 – Bef. 28 Aug 1899)
        1. 1. Adams (John) W (Abt. 1849 – )
        2. 2. Henry (James Elye) Adams, (Aug 10, 1850 – May 18, 1919)
        3. 3. Anna (E.) Adams (Aug 1855 – Dec 29, 1930)
        4. 4. William (George) Adams (23 Feb 1893 – )
      10. 10. Daniel Henson (1834 – ) m. Sytha Ison (Sep 1838 – 16 Mar 1912)
        1. 1. Daniel Henson (1851 – 13 Jul 1853)
        2. 2. Margaret Henson (Jan 1853 – 19 Mar 1853)
        3. 3. Mary Henson (29 Sep 1856 – )
      11. 11. James ('Jack') Henson, (1836 – 23 May 1851) m. Elizabeth (Bettie 'Betsy') Moore (25 Jan 1830 – 11 Dec 1918)
        1. 1. James (Buchanan) Henson (Feb 1846 – 1947) m. Margaret (Bell) Tuggle (Feb 1855 – )
        2. 2. Mary (Polly Ann) Henson (25 Jan 1853 – 2 May 1911)
        3. 3. Lewis Henson (10 Mar 1854 – 18 Sep 1935)
        4. 4. Allen Henson (10 May 1856 – )
        5. 5. Albert Henson (5 Aug 1860 – 17 Sep 1933) m. Martha Baker (1877 – 28 December 1944)
        6. 6. Sarah (Sally) Henson (1867 – )
        7. 7. Joshua Henson (1869 – )
      12. 12. Jesse Henson (1843 – )
    5. 5. Hiram Henson
    6. 6. Rachel Henson (1783 – Nov 1825)
    7. 7. Jane Henson
    8. 8. Poly Henson
  3. 3. Winifred ('Winnie') Henson (1755 – Nov 1825) m. Cpl (James Theophilus) Lewis, (9 Aug 1735 – 1 Sep 1825)
    1. 1. Henry (M) Lewis (1780 – )
    2. 2. John Lewis, (1782 – 8 Mar 1878)
    3. 3. Nathaniel Lewis (1783 – 1860)
      1. 1. Jerry Lewis (7 May 1827 – 12 Aug 1915)
    4. 4. Andrew Lewis (1791 – 1800)
    5. 5. Mary (Polly) Lewis, (1796 – Oct 1880) m. Pvt (James T Henson) Jr, (1790 – 15 Jun 1869)
    6. 6. Absolom Lewis
  4. 4. Richard Henson, (1756 – 1845) m. Polly (Bates) (Bales) (abt 1762 – after 1850)
    1. 1. Marty Henson (1785 – )
    2. 2. William Henson (1787 – )
    3. 3. Richard Henson, (1791 – )
    4. 4. Absalom Henson, (1792 – 1843) m. Stacy Webb ( – Bef 1850)
      1. 1. David (Daniel) Henson (1823 – abt 1863)
      2. 2. Alexander Henson (Abt. 1825 – )
      3. 3. Richard Henson (Abt. 1827 – )
      4. 4. Eliza Henson (1831 – )
    5. 5. Jesse Henson (1794 – 1850)
    6. 6. Samuel Henson (1794 – )
    7. 7. Sarah ("Sally") Henson (1795 – 1860) m. Reuben Meadows (1793 – 1818) m. John (Jack Bollin) (Bowling) (1790 – 14 April 1870)
      1. 1. Mourning (Bowling) (Sizemore) (1815 – 1890)
      2. 2. William Bowling (1817 – after 1880)
      3. 3. Graham Bowling (1820 – 26 Oct 1905)
      4. 4. Nancy Bowling (1821 – 7 Feb 1888)
      5. 5. Garrett Bolling (1823 – 1865)
      6. 6. John ("Hammer" Bolling (Bowling)) Jr, (3 March 1825 – 26 Oct 1905)
      7. 7. Louisa Bowling (1829 – )
      8. 8. Hugh (Bolling) (Bowling) (1830 – 1850)
      9. 9. John (Wright) Bowling, (1832 – 22 June 1865)
      10. 10. James ("Sonny") Bowling (30 Apr 1835 – 9 Mar 1903)
    8. 8. John Henson (1795 – )
  5. 5. Paul Henson, (1762 – 1 Oct 1838) m. Elizabeth ('Pegga') Smith (Abt 1808 – Aft 1872)
    1. 1. John Henson (1785 – )
    2. 2. Paul Henson (3 Jul 1788 – 1874)
  6. 6. John (G F) Henson, (1765 – 25 Jul 1835) m. Jane Goodbread (1765 – 1881)
    1. 1. Rachel Henson (1783 – 1867) m. John Lewis (1782 – 8 Mar 1878)
      1. 1. Enoch Lewis (5 Dec 1800 – 1885)
      2. 2. Gideon Lewis (1804 – )
      3. 3. Winnie Lewis (1808 – 1880)
      4. 4. Solomon Lewis (January 1818 – 10 July 1915)
    2. 2. John Henson (1786 – 1800)
    3. 3. Pvt (Thomas Yancy) Henson, (15 Dec 1786 – 26 Mar 1853) m. Rebeckah Langston
    4. 4. Nancy Henson (1788 – 1855) m. Caleb Goodbread (1785 – 1824)
      1. 1. Joseph Goodbread (1813 – 03 Dec 1875)
      2. 2. Thomas Goodbread (1824 – 05 Sep 1855)
    5. 5. David (F) Henson (1799 – Oct 1859)
  7. 7. Hannah Henson (1765 – 1825)

Paul Henson's Timeline

6 Records

1724
1724
Birth of Paul Hilliard Henson in Williamsburg, James, Virginia, USA
Williamsburg, James, Virginia, USA
1784
1784
Age 60
Paul Hilliard Henson resided here in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
1787
1787
Age 63
Paul Hilliard Henson resided here in Vannoys District, Wilkes County, NC
Vannoys District, Wilkes County, NC
1790
1790
Age 66
Paul Hilliard Henson resided here in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
1796
28 Oct 1796
Age 72
Death of Paul Hilliard Henson in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1858
1858-1872
Age 134
Paul Hilliard Henson resided here in Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1724
    Event Place: Williamsburg, James, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, State Census, 1784-1787

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Vannoys District, Wilkes County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Wilkes, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 168; Image: 103; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1858-1872
    Event Place: Lexington, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky; Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files, 1693-1960

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1796
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
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