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Paul Henson 1788 – 1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jul 1788

Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1874

Death Location: Clay, Kentucky, USA

Father: Pvt Henson,

Mother: Ann Jacobs

Spouse(s): Margaret Smith

Children(s): James Henson, Thomas Henson, Larkin Henson, Granville Henson, Peter Henson, Daniel Henson

In 1788, Paul Henson entered the world in Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA, born to Pvt William Henson, and Ann Jacobs. In 1820, Paul Henson resided in Clay, Kentucky, United States. In 1830, Paul Henson resided in Clay, Kentucky, USA. Paul Henson married Margaret Pegga "Peggy" Smith, and had children including James J Henson, Thomas Henson, Larkin Henson, Granville Henson, Peter " Harvey" Henson, Daniel Henson. Paul Henson passed away in 1874 in Clay, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1788, Paul Henson entered the world in Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA, born to Pvt William Henson, and Ann Jacobs.
  • In 1820, Paul Henson resided in Clay, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1830, Paul Henson resided in Clay, Kentucky, USA.
  • Paul Henson married Margaret Pegga "Peggy" Smith, and had children including James J Henson, Thomas Henson, Larkin Henson, Granville Henson, Peter " Harvey" Henson, Daniel Henson.
  • Paul Henson passed away in 1874 in Clay, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Pvt Henson,
1745 – 1830
Birth Location: Harpers Ferry, Virginia, USA
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Ann Jacobs
1759 – 1850
Birth Location: Harpers Ferry, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Smith
1790 – 1874
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

James Henson
1808 – 1880
Birth Location: Clay, Kentucky, United States
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Thomas Henson
1810 – 1860
Birth Location: Clay, Kentucky, United States
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Larkin Henson
1811 – 1880
Birth Location: Clay, Kentucky, United States
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Granville Henson
1821 – 1870
Birth Location: Manchester, Clay, Kentucky, USA
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Peter Henson
1828 – 1888
Birth Location: Clay County, Kentucky, USA
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Daniel Henson
1829 – 1860
Birth Location: Clay, Kentucky, United States
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Paul Henson's Ancestors

Self
Paul Henson
1788 – 1874
Birth Place: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Pvt William Henson,
1745 – 1830
Harpers Ferry, Virginia, USA
Ann Jacobs
1759 – 1850
Harpers Ferry, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Paul (Hilliard) Henson
1724 – 1796
Williamsburg, James, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Stroeher
1727 – 1792
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England
Great-Grandparents
William Henson
1700 – 1765
Zora Wilson
1705 – 1792
Johanes Stroeher
1704 – 1767
Anna Schmid
1710 – 1760
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Henson
1680 – 1742
Elizabeth Crawford
1690 – 1761
Joannis Stroh
1675 – 1775
Anna Gertrudis
1680 – 1718
Johannés Schmid
1681 – 1758
Magdalena Brust
1686 – 1710

Paul Henson's Descendants

1.
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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 – )
      1. 1. Theophilus (T) Henson, (Feb 1866 – 1955) m. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Hubbard, (Feb 1876 – )
        1. 1. Lora Henson (Apr 1894 – )
        2. 2. Daniel Henson, (21 May 1904 – 10 May 1990) m. Zillian Henson (abt 1906 – )
        3. 3. Dora Henson (abt 1907 – )
        4. 4. Delia (Dellie) Henson (28 Sep 1911 – 21 Mar 1998)
      2. 2. Granville Henson (Jun 1867 – 1868)
      3. 3. John (" Buck" Henson) Jackson, (05 Mar 1872 – 19 Mar 1939) m. Sylvania Eversole, (9 Sep 1878 – Aft. 19 Mar 1939)
        1. 1. Martha Henson, (May 1897 – )
        2. 2. Walter Henson, (Apr 1899 – 21 Feb 1978)
        3. 3. Thomas Henson (abt 1902 – 29 Mar 1976)
        4. 4. Frank Henson (15 Nov 1907 – 21 Feb 1952) m. Nancy Henson (12 January 1911 – 29 April 1971)
        5. 5. Floyd Henson (1912 – 7 Feb 1990)
        6. 6. Claud Henson (abt 1914 – )
        7. 7. Alice Henson (14 Aug 1904 – )
      4. 4. John Henson (1873 – )
      5. 5. Daniel (Hawk) Henson, (06 Sep 1875 – 30 Sep 1960) m. Eliza (Linza) Goins, (07 Jun 1877 – 14 Dec 1945)
        1. 1. Frank Henson, (Oct 1899 – 23 Sep 1979)
        2. 2. Sarah (Ellen) Henson, (18 Apr 1900 – 25 Apr 1948)
        3. 3. Robert Henson, (27 Dec 1902 – 23 Sep 1979) m. Carrie (Nation) Birch, (13 Feb 1908 – 05 Aug 1992) m. Carrie Henson
        4. 4. Dangh Henson (13 Aug 1906 – 18 Dec 1983)
        5. 5. Clarence Henson (2 Feb 1907 – 19 Dec 1962)
        6. 6. Lucy Henson (02 Jul 1912 – 12 Dec 1985)
        7. 7. Beverly Henson (19 Mar 1915 – 21 Jan 1962)
        8. 8. Cassie Henson (08 Dec 1917 – 03 Jul 1994)
      6. 6. Taylor (Jackson) Henson, (24 Dec 1865 – 09 Jul 1955) m. Martha Henson (abt 1876 – )
        1. 1. Pearl Henson (abt 1895 – )
        2. 2. Lillie (E) Henson (Jun 1896 – )
        3. 3. Dona Henson (Oct 1897 – )
        4. 4. Franklin Henson (Oct 1899 – )
    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)
      1. 1. Nancy Carpenter (1874 – )
      2. 2. Mary Mills (15 January 1875 – 26 January 1915)
      3. 3. Martha Wagers (1877 – 30 July 1955)
      4. 4. John Henson (20 September 1881 – 17 August 1953)
      5. 5. Harvey Henson (9 June 1885 – 21 December 1965)
    6. 6. Fredrick (Molen) Henson, (8 Dec 1853 – )
    7. 7. Taylor Henson, (Abt. 1864 – 9 Jul 1955) m. Martha Eversol
      1. 1. Pearl Henson (15 Oct 1901 – 30 Oct 1922)
    8. 8. Theophilus Henson, (Abt. 1868 – )
  5. 5. Peter (" Harvey") Henson (3 Mar 1828 – 6 Dec 1888)
  6. 6. Daniel Henson (1829 – 1860)

Paul Henson's Timeline

4 Records

1788
3 Jul 1788
Birth of Paul Henson in Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 32
Paul Henson resided here in Clay, Kentucky, United States
Clay, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 42
Paul Henson resided here in Clay, Kentucky, USA
Clay, Kentucky, USA
1874
1874
Age 86
Death of Paul Henson in Clay, Kentucky, USA
Clay, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1788
    Event Place: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8831.318; Source type: Family group sheet, listed as a child; Number of Pages: 1
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Clay, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Clay, Kentucky; Page: 121; NARA Roll: M33_19; Image: 102

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Clay, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 35; Page: 165; Family History Library Film: 0007814

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1874
    Event Place: Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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