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Rebecca Henson 1789–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 February 1789

Birth Location: Chatham County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 2 July 1865

Death Location: McCord Bend, Stone County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: William Cherokee)

Mother: Mary Yarborough

Spouse(s): Thomas Henson

Children(s): Zechariah Henson, Rebecca Henson, Elisha Henson, Washington Henson, William Henson, Elizabeth Henson, Susan Henson, Demaris Henson, Susan Henson, Martha Henson, Mary Henson, Thomas Hinson, Sarah Henson, Sarah Henson

In 1789, Rebecca Henson entered the world in Chatham County, North Carolina, USA, born to William Andrew Langston 1 4 Cherokee And Mary Polly Yarborough. Rebecca Henson married Thomas Henson, and had children including Demaris Henson, Elisha C Henson, Elizabeth Susan Henson, Martha Jane Henson, Mary Henson, Rebecca Henson, Sarah Ellen Henson, Sarah Sallie Elizabeth Henson, Susan Elizabeth Henson, Susan Monroe Henson, Thomas D Hinson, Washington Henson, William Perry Henson, Zechariah Henson. Rebecca Henson passed away in 1865 in McCord Bend, Stone County, Missouri, United States of America.

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  • In 1789, Rebecca Henson entered the world in Chatham County, North Carolina, USA, born to William Andrew Langston 1 4 Cherokee And Mary Polly Yarborough.
  • Rebecca Henson married Thomas Henson, and had children including Demaris Henson, Elisha C Henson, Elizabeth Susan Henson, Martha Jane Henson, Mary Henson, Rebecca Henson, Sarah Ellen Henson, Sarah Sallie Elizabeth Henson, Susan Elizabeth Henson, Susan Monroe Henson, Thomas D Hinson, Washington Henson, William Perry Henson, Zechariah Henson.
  • Rebecca Henson passed away in 1865 in McCord Bend, Stone County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Rebecca Henson's Ancestors

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Rebecca Henson
1789–1865
Birth Place: Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
William Andrew Langston (1\4 Cherokee)
1762–1853
Granville, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Polly) Yarborough
1762–1838
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
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Rebecca Henson's Descendants

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Rebecca Henson (15 February 1789–2 July 1865) m. Thomas Henson (15 Dec 1786–26 Mar 1853)
  1. 1. Zechariah Henson 1814–1877
  2. 2. Rebecca Henson 1823–1907 m. Elijah ("Doc") Foster 1820–1888
    1. 1. James (Marion) Foster 1858–1952
    2. 2. Isham Foster 1848–1912
    3. 3. Amanda (C.) Foster 1863–1930
    4. 4. Perry Foster 1850–1917
    5. 5. Elijah ((Eli) Young) Foster 1861–1915 m. Henrietta (( Etta )) Garland 1860–1924 m. Mary Waggoner 1866–1902
      1. 1. Ella (Jane) Foster 1887–1969 m. Henry (A) Madewell 1878–1973
        1. 1. Herbert (Hoover) Madewell 1929–2006
        2. 2. Annie Madewell 1922–2006
        3. 3. Ellen Madewell 1934–2008
        4. 4. Lilly Madewell 1914–1984 m. Bill (Cleveland ( Willie )) East 1906–1981
        5. 5. Edith (Mary) Madewell 1912–1979 m. Herbert (Cleaveland) Gay 1911–1972
        6. 6. Lillian (Merie) Madewell 1921–1997
        7. 7. Marie Madewell 1921–1997
        8. 8. Joseph (Benjamin Eli) Madewell 1909–2006
        9. 9. Ruby Madewell 1919–1919
        10. 10. Mamie (Octive) Madewell 1925–2012
      2. 2. Elizabeth (( Lizzy )) Foster 1886–1959
      3. 3. Daniel (Isom) Foster 1894–1980
      4. 4. Rosa ((Rosie) Cordella Bell) Foster 1893–1956
      5. 5. Benjamin (Henry) Foster 1888–1952
    6. 6. John Foster 1865–1936 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Jones 1875–1935 m. Martha (Jane) Jones 1867–1932
      1. 1. Florence (C) Foster 1893–1959
      2. 2. Lucy (A) Foster 1895–1936
      3. 3. Orra (E) Foster 1898–
      4. 4. Ira (Edd) Foster 1898–1985
      5. 5. Jessie Rose 1892–
      6. 6. Albert (Sigel) Foster 1891–1970
      7. 7. Myrtle (J) Foster 1913–1994
      8. 8. Della (Ann) Foster 1892–1956
      9. 9. William (Robert) Foster 1890–1969
    7. 7. Thomas (B.) Foster 1852–
    8. 8. Mary (Jane foster) Asher 1856–1951
    9. 9. Rebecca (E.) Foster 1854–1951
    10. 10. Sarah Foster 1842–
    11. 11. William (Squire) Foster 1847–1927
  3. 3. Elisha (C) Henson 1813–1880
  4. 4. Washington Henson 1810–1899 m. Mary (G Polly) Leforce 1815–1870
    1. 1. James (Marion) Henson 1838–1889
    2. 2. Pleasant (Lane) Henson 1846–1937
    3. 3. William (Henry) Henson 1855–1937
    4. 4. Thomas (Jefferson) Henson 1834–1903 m. Sally (Vivian) Collins 1855–1935 m. Alpha (Meals) Power 1835–1880
      1. 1. Jefferson (Buchannan) Henson 1894–1968
      2. 2. Henrietta Henson 1870–1952 m. Charles (Herman) Casley 1867–1917
        1. 1. Bonita (Casley) Adams 1903–1998 m. William (Jethro) Adams 1903–1986
        2. 2. Beulah (Estelle "Boots") Casley 1909–1999
        3. 3. Eugene (Vincent) Casley 1896–1945
        4. 4. Joseph (Michael) Casley 1898–1969
        5. 5. Mattie (N) Casley 1900–1926
        6. 6. Charles (Swan) Casley 1915–1988
        7. 7. Infant (Son) Casley 1907–1907
      3. 3. Martha (Elizabeth) Henson 1855–1914
      4. 4. Mary (Jane) Henson 1862–
      5. 5. Anisetta (F.) Henson 1864–
      6. 6. Joshua ("josh") Henson 1865–1939
      7. 7. Emma (C) Henson 1872–
    5. 5. Young (Washington) Henson 1842–1927 m. Matilda ("Tilda" Elizabeth) Hilton 1848–1898 m. Paulina ("Plina") Smith 1848–1944 m. Louisa (Catherine) Johnson 1844–1919
      1. 1. Thomas (Melvin) Henson 1868–1920
      2. 2. Rachel (Jane) Henson 1875–1911
      3. 3. Ida (May) Henson 1878–1906
      4. 4. Mathew (Young) Henson 1868–1930
      5. 5. Avery Henson 1886–1962
      6. 6. James (William) Henson 1870–1944
      7. 7. Absolum (Lafayette) Henson 1872–1944
      8. 8. Mary (E.) Henson 1873–1956
      9. 9. Cordelia Henson 1877–1879
      10. 10. unknown Henson 1884–
    6. 6. Mary (Catherine) Henson 1846–1886
    7. 7. Martha (Jane) Henson 1840–1875
    8. 8. Layfayette Henson 1850–1860
    9. 9. Samuel (L) Henson 1836–1911
    10. 10. Amanda (Elizabeth) Henson 1852–1905
  5. 5. William (Perry) Henson 1828–1906 m. Mary (Henson) Silvers 1829–1902
    1. 1. Serena (E. Cooper) Henson 1861–1925 m. William (Lewis) Watson 1855–1929
      1. 1. William ("Luke" Lewis Watson) Jr 1893–1974 m. Mable (Louise) Stone 1895–1978
        1. 1. Arnold (Lee) Watson 1916–1968 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Moore 1924–1992 m. Lillie (R.) Thompson 1916–1992
        2. 2. Nadine (Vashti) Watson 1917–2000
        3. 3. Hubert (Alton (Doodle)) Watson 1923–2010
        4. 4. William (Robert (Billie Bob)) Watson 1927–2004
    2. 2. Elisha (Caston) Henson 1849–1928 m. Margaret (Elizabeth) MEEKS 1851–1940
      1. 1. Isaiah Henson 1873–1956 m. Mary (Belle) Mankin 1876–1948
        1. 1. Emmett (Ulyssess) Henson 1905–1954
        2. 2. Patrick (Henry) Henson 1913–1968
        3. 3. James (Caston) Henson 1896–1978
        4. 4. Phillip (Sheridan) Henson 1897–1967
        5. 5. Rosa (Vienna) Henson 1901–1968
        6. 6. Myrtle (Mae) Henson 1908–1976
        7. 7. Herbert (Hoover Hadley) Henson 1909–1980
        8. 8. Violet (Adele) Henson 1915–2005 m. Robert (Bilby) Samuel 1911–2004
        9. 9. Burton (Boyd "Buster") Henson 1902–1975
        10. 10. Roy (L) Henson 1903–1968
      2. 2. Merrel Henson 1878–1951
      3. 3. Oscar Henson 1886–1964
      4. 4. George (Tyler) HENSON 1872–1880
      5. 5. James (Arthur "Garfield") Henson 1881–1966
      6. 6. Lloyd (Ray) HENSON 1896–1978
      7. 7. Margaret (E.) HENSON 1883–1955
      8. 8. Norma (Belle) HENSON 1890–1990
      9. 9. Jason (Calvin) HENSON 1893–1968
    3. 3. Matthew (C) Henson 1853–1928 m. Aletha (Tennessee) King 1857–1948
      1. 1. Minnie Henson 1876–1961
      2. 2. King (H) Henson 1882–1955
      3. 3. Winnie Henson 1873–1949
      4. 4. Laufeia ("Luffie") Henson 1877–1968
      5. 5. Ola ((Sis)) Henson 1880–1982
      6. 6. Johnnie (Aletha "Allie") Henson 1896–1973
      7. 7. Scott Henson 1885–1950
      8. 8. Lena ((Buddie) L) Henson 1898–1990 m. Walter (Warren) Edrington 1898–1976
        1. 1. Walter (Olda) Edrington 1927–2014 m. Peggy (Ann) Nichols 1931–1998
        2. 2. Carlynne (June) Edrington 1931–1994
      9. 9. Harry Henson 1889–
    4. 4. Zachariah (Isaac) Henson 1851–1890
    5. 5. Martha (Susan) Henson 1866–
    6. 6. William (Perry Henson) Jr 1868–1949
    7. 7. Asa (Potter) Henson 1871–1930
    8. 8. Elihu (Marcus) Henson 1858–1908
    9. 9. Louisa (J) Henson 1855–
    10. 10. Jackson (T) Henson 1848–1923
    11. 11. Allace Silvers 1863–
    12. 12. Laurea Silvers 1866–
    13. 13. John Silvers 1861–
    14. 14. Melisa Silvers 1859–
    15. 15. Melinda (L) Henson 1863–1935
    16. 16. Jacob (D) Henson 1847–1923
  6. 6. Elizabeth (Susan) Henson 1818–1859 m. John (Dillard) Still 1809–1880
    1. 1. Rebecca STILLS 1840–1910 m. Henry BEGLEY 1821–1905
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Samantha) Begley 1856–1916 m. James (Franklin) Younger 1855–1917
        1. 1. Rebecca (Viola Younger *6 DNA Matches to) R.O.* 1885–1936
        2. 2. Damey (Elizabeth Younger) * 1875–1963
        3. 3. Ellea (Alberta\Arizona Younger) * 1881–1945
        4. 4. Lonnie (Franklin) Younger 1889–1901
        5. 5. Mary (Luanna Younger) * 1887–1959
        6. 6. Lillea (Samantha) Younger 1889–1968
        7. 7. Ernest (Harket) Younger 1892–1962 m. Alice (Agnes) King 1910–2005 m. Dorothy (Callie Mae) Sudduth 1897–1976
        8. 8. Daniel (Floyd) Younger 1894–1960
        9. 9. Rosie (Etta) Younger 1897–1991
        10. 10. Minnie (Vera Younger) * 1900–1974
        11. 11. Amanda ("Mandy" Florence Younger) * 1873–1941
        12. 12. Pinkie (Irene Younger) * 1878–1965
      2. 2. Mary (Jane) Begley 1854–1938
      3. 3. William (L) Begley 1863–1930
      4. 4. Lucreca (Louisa C) Begley 1867–1868
      5. 5. John (Solomon) Begley 1876–1962
      6. 6. Henry (B) Begley 1860–1873
      7. 7. Shelby Begley 1879–1880
      8. 8. Mary (Jane) Begley 1884–1885
    2. 2. William (Hickey) Still 1853–1928
    3. 3. Elisabeth (C) Still 1852–
    4. 4. Andrew (Jackson H P) Still 1856–1929
    5. 5. David ("Dade") Still 1859–1879
    6. 6. Abel Still 1836–1912
    7. 7. Mary (M) Still 1838–1921
    8. 8. Stephen (Jeptha) Still 1843–1918
    9. 9. John (Meredith) Still 1846–1910
    10. 10. Samuel Still 1847–1937
    11. 11. Martha (E.) Still 1857–
  7. 7. Susan (Monroe) Henson 1821–1861
  8. 8. Demaris Henson 1807–1892 m. Margaret Howard 1830–1875 m. Betty ("Betsy" Ann) Walker 1811–1846
    1. 1. Hannah (D) Henson 1866–1937
    2. 2. Marriah Henson 1862–1934
    3. 3. John (D.) Henson 1864–
    4. 4. Clara Henson 1869–1873
    5. 5. Mary (Catherine) Henson 1852–1926
    6. 6. William ('Allen') Henson\Hinson 1849–1865
    7. 7. George (Washington) Henson\Hinson 1856–1929
    8. 8. Jesse (Bennett) Henson 1844–1914
    9. 9. Millicent (F. "Millie" "Milly") Henson 1847–1944
    10. 10. Mary (Elizabeth) Henson 1851–1926
    11. 11. Martha (Elizabeth) Henson 1853–1926
    12. 12. Susan (M.) Henson\Hinson 1859–1926
    13. 13. Rebecca Henson 1841–1916
    14. 14. Thomason (M.) Henson 1838–1863
    15. 15. Andrew (J) Henson 1828–1862
    16. 16. Nancy Henson 1829–
    17. 17. T (L) Henson 1831–
    18. 18. Eliza (J) Henson 1833–
    19. 19. Sarah (Ann) Henson 1835–1859
    20. 20. Zechariah Henson 1842–1890
  9. 9. Susan (Elizabeth) Henson 1809–1846
  10. 10. Martha (Jane) Henson 1825–1875
  11. 11. Mary Henson 1809–1846 m. John (Dillard) Still 1809–1885
    1. 1. Rebecca Still 1840–1910
    2. 2. Mary (M) Still 1838–1921
    3. 3. Abel Still 1836–1912
  12. 12. Thomas (D) Hinson 1816–1900
    1. 1. Albert (W.) Henson 1876– m. Mollie M 1875–1954
      1. 1. Henry (Lee) Henson 1895–1983 m. Lillie (Mae) Bone 1910–1989
        1. 1. Estell (Marie) Henson 1934–2018
        2. 2. Myrtle Henson 1925–2017
        3. 3. Arlen ("Pee Wee" Willard) Henson 1925–2001
        4. 4. Geneva Henson 1938–1985
        5. 5. Mary (Alice) Henson 1932–2018
      2. 2. Jessee Henson 1898–
  13. 13. Sarah (Sallie Elizabeth) Henson 1818–1873 m. William (Harrison) Sullivan 1814–1876
    1. 1. Rachal (Elizabeth) Sullivan 1847–1886 m. William (Haywood) Byrd 1840–1886
      1. 1. William (Allen Byrd) (Bird) 1871–1936 m. Alice (Leah) Lewis 1875–1929
        1. 1. Lillian (Evelyn) Byrd 1921–1980
        2. 2. William (Hayward) Byrd 1898–1925
        3. 3. Mollie Byrd 1906–1991
        4. 4. Sallie (Leona) Byrd 1900–1925
        5. 5. Mellie (Mae) Byrd 1903–1990
        6. 6. Thomas (Ervin "Tom") Byrd 1914–1995
        7. 7. Edward (Allen) Byrd 1909–1996
        8. 8. Oscar (Franklin) Byrd 1916–1933
        9. 9. William (Alvin) Byrd 1911–1967 m. Carrie (Vara) Robinette 1916–2003
    2. 2. John (Harrison) Sullivan 1839–1924
    3. 3. Martha (Ann) Sullivan 1840–1905
    4. 4. Stephen Sullivan 1842–
    5. 5. William (Toby) Sullivan 1843–
    6. 6. Sarah (Frances) Sullivan 1843–1923
    7. 7. Phillips (H) Sullivan 1848–1926
    8. 8. Malisey (Lizzie) Sullivan 1860–1914
    9. 9. Susan (Sophronia) Sullivan 1854–1931
  14. 14. Sarah (Ellen) Henson 1831–1865 m. John (Edward) Melton 1828–1875
    1. 1. Rebecca (Ann) Melton 1855–1910
    2. 2. Martha (Josephine) Melton 1859–1918
    3. 3. Ailcey (Catherine "Mary") Melton 1850–1931 m. John (Wesley) Davis 1845–1895
      1. 1. John (Edward) Davis 1870–1953
      2. 2. Martha ("Mattie" E.) Davis 1872–1961
      3. 3. Cheltia (E.) Davis 1874–1895
      4. 4. Samuel (Wesley) Davis 1877–1910
      5. 5. Esther ("Eliza" Lavina) Davis 1880–1905
      6. 6. Charles (William) Davis 1882–1958
      7. 7. Christopher (Columbus) Davis 1885–1957
      8. 8. Bessie (Mae) Davis 1887–1933
      9. 9. Thomas (Hugh) Davis 1890–1967
      10. 10. Maude (Evaline) Davis 1891–1970
      11. 11. Ella Davis 1883–1884
      12. 12. Mary (Isabelle) Davis 1868–1909 m. Lewis (Whitson) Daily 1860–1930
        1. 1. Inez Daily 1906–1992
        2. 2. Albert (M) Daily 1887–
        3. 3. Della (M) Daily 1893–1917
        4. 4. Nellie (E) Daily 1892–1913
        5. 5. Omar Daily 1897–1965
        6. 6. Wesley (Archie) Daily 1897–1900
      13. 13. Evelyn Davis 1875–1875
      14. 14. Alice Davis 1875–1875
      15. 15. Alice Davis 1875–1875
      16. 16. Infant Davis 1876–1900
      17. 17. Cheltia (E.) Davis 1874–1895
      18. 18. Bessie (Mae) Davis 1887–1933
      19. 19. John (Edward) Davis 1870–1953
      20. 20. Ella Davis 1883–1884
      21. 21. Charles (William) Davis 1882–1958
      22. 22. Christopher (Columbus) Davis 1885–1957
      23. 23. Evelyn Davis 1875–1875
      24. 24. Thomas (Hugh) Davis 1890–1967
      25. 25. Esther ("Eliza" Lavina) Davis 1880–1905
      26. 26. Maude (Evaline) Davis 1891–1970
      27. 27. Martha ("Mattie" E.) Davis 1872–1961
      28. 28. Samuel (Wesley) Davis 1845–1910
      29. 29. Mattie Davis 1868–1868
      30. 30. Chelly Davis 1875–
      31. 31. Eliza Davis 1880–
      32. 32. Samuel Davis 1877–

Rebecca Henson's Timeline

5 Records

1789
15 Feb 1789
Birth of Rebecca Henson in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
1789
13 Feb 1789
Birth of Rebecca Henson in Chatham, Granville, North Carolina, United States
Chatham, Granville, North Carolina, United States
1789
15 February 1789
Birth of Rebecca Henson in Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
1865
2 Jul 1865
Age 76
Death of Rebecca Henson in Flat Creek, Stone, Missouri, USA
Flat Creek, Stone, Missouri, USA
1865
2 July 1865
Age 76
Death of Rebecca Henson in Stone County, Missouri, USA
Stone County, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1789
    Event Place: Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1789
    Event Place: Chatham, Granville, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 February 1789
    Event Place: Chatham County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1865
    Event Place: Flat Creek, Stone, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 July 1865
    Event Place: Stone County, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: McCord Bend, Stone County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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