YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Priscilla Denton 1808–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Sep 1808

Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee

Death Date: 14 Jun 1880

Death Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee

Father: Jacob Denton

Mother: Sarah Robinson

Spouse(s): William Reneau

Children(s): Thomas Reneau, Margaret Reneau, Julia Reneau, Samuel Reneau, Martha Reneau, Mary Reneau, George Reneau, James Reneau, Isaac Reneau, Jacob Reneau, Sarah Reneau, John Reneau

In 1808, Priscilla Denton entered the world in Sevier, Tennessee, born to Jacob Denton And Sarah Robinson. In 1850, Priscilla Denton resided in District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee. Priscilla Denton married William Michael Reneau, and had children including George J Reneau, Isaac Wesley Reneau, Jacob Denton Reneau, James Lewis Reneau, John Roberson Reneau, Julia Ann Reneau, Margaret H Reneau, Martha Malvina Reneau, Mary Elizabeth Reneau, Samuel Reneau, Sarah Louisa Reneau, Thomas Ira Reneau. Priscilla Denton passed away in 1880 in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee.

Find more search results for Priscilla Denton
PD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1808, Priscilla Denton entered the world in Sevier, Tennessee, born to Jacob Denton And Sarah Robinson.
  • In 1850, Priscilla Denton resided in District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee.
  • Priscilla Denton married William Michael Reneau, and had children including George J Reneau, Isaac Wesley Reneau, Jacob Denton Reneau, James Lewis Reneau, John Roberson Reneau, Julia Ann Reneau, Margaret H Reneau, Martha Malvina Reneau, Mary Elizabeth Reneau, Samuel Reneau, Sarah Louisa Reneau, Thomas Ira Reneau.
  • Priscilla Denton passed away in 1880 in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Priscilla Denton's Ancestors

Self
Priscilla Denton
1808–1880
Birth Place: Sevier, Tennessee
Parents
Jacob Denton
1761–1840
Shenandoah, Virginia
Sarah Robinson
1778–1841
Hardy, Bedford, Virginia
Grandparents
Jacob Denton
1741–1814
Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Mary Claypool
1737–1833
Cedar Branch, Rockingham, Virginia
Joel Robinson
1740–1812
Pennsylvania, United States
Margaret Denton
1747–1813
Hampshire, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Robert Denton
1695–1778
Jane Moon
1714–1787
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonah Denton
1677–1750
Jane Seaman
1679–1711
Jacob Moon
1697–1760
Mary Smith
1696–1714

Priscilla Denton's Descendants

1.
PD
Priscilla Denton (6 Sep 1808–14 Jun 1880) m. William ("Michael") Reneau (10 Feb 1804–4 Aug 1892)
  1. 1. Thomas (Ira) Reneau 1850–1902
  2. 2. Margaret (H.) Reneau 1848–1919
  3. 3. Julia (Ann) Reneau 1848–1933
  4. 4. Samuel Reneau 1845–1919
  5. 5. Martha (Malvina) Reneau 1843–1919
  6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Reneau 1840–1920
  7. 7. George (J.) Reneau 1836–1900
  8. 8. James (Lewis) Reneau 1834–1906
  9. 9. Isaac (Wesley) Reneau 1831–1859
  10. 10. Jacob (Denton) Reneau 1828–1874
  11. 11. Sarah (Louisa) Reneau 1826–1897 m. William (M.) Smith 1820–1865 m. Thomas (Jefferson) Brimer 1820–1899
    1. 1. Julia (A.) Brimer 1868–1884
    2. 2. Mary Smith 1853–
    3. 3. William (Michael) Smith 1851–
    4. 4. Sarah (Louise) Smith 1848–1933
    5. 5. Andrew Smith 1846–1930
    6. 6. John (Robinson) Smith 1844–1865
    7. 7. Priscilla (Angeline) Smith 1855– m. John (R.) Moore 1852–
      1. 1. Hazel Moore 1893–
      2. 2. E. (Alonzo) Moore 1886–
      3. 3. James (H.) Moore 1880–
      4. 4. William (T.) Moore 1878–
      5. 5. Martha (J. E.) Moore 1876–
      6. 6. Sarah (L.) Moore 1875–
  12. 12. John (Roberson) Reneau 1826–1865

Priscilla Denton's Timeline

7 Records

1808
6 Sep 1808
Birth of Priscilla Denton in Sevier, Tennessee
Sevier, Tennessee
1823
1 Jun 1823
Age 15
Priscilla Denton was married in Jefferson, Tennessee
Jefferson, Tennessee
1850
1850
Age 42
Priscilla Denton resided here in District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee
District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 52
Priscilla Denton resided here in Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 62
Priscilla Denton resided here in District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 72
Priscilla Denton resided here in District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1880
14 Jun 1880
Age 72
Death of Priscilla Denton in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1808
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Family History Film: 1255264; Page: 502C; Enumeration District: 177; Image: .
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 484; Image: 590.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_885; Page: 405B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_885; Page: 405B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 484; Image: 590.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Family History Film: 1255264; Page: 502C; Enumeration District: 177; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1823
    Event Place: Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee State Marriages
    [2] Tennessee Marriages to 1825

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee State Marriages

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE