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Riley Henson 1829–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Aug 1829

Birth Location: Simpson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 19 May 1911

Death Location: Franklin, Simpson, Kentucky, USA

Father: Riley Sr

Mother: Delila Durnell

Spouse(s): Betsy Wright

Children(s): Lucinda Henson, Virgil Henson, Enoch Henson

In 1829, Riley Henson entered the world in Simpson, Kentucky, USA, born to Riley Henson Sr Sr And Delila Durnell. In 1860, Riley Henson resided in USA. Riley Henson married Betsy Wright, and had children including Enoch Henson, Lucinda Jane Henson, Virgil Henson. Riley Henson passed away in 1911 in Franklin, Simpson, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1829, Riley Henson entered the world in Simpson, Kentucky, USA, born to Riley Henson Sr Sr And Delila Durnell.
  • In 1860, Riley Henson resided in USA.
  • Riley Henson married Betsy Wright, and had children including Enoch Henson, Lucinda Jane Henson, Virgil Henson.
  • Riley Henson passed away in 1911 in Franklin, Simpson, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Riley Sr
1805–1889
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
RS
Delila Durnell
1810–1840
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
DD

Spouses(s)

Betsy Wright
1825–1920
Birth Location: Simpson County, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Lucinda Henson
1853–1889
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
LH
Virgil Henson
1872–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
VH
Enoch Henson
1868–1950
Birth Location: Franklin, Simpson, Kentucky, USA
EH

Riley Henson's Ancestors

Self
Riley Henson
1829–1911
Birth Place: Simpson, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Riley Henson Sr Sr
1805–1889
Kentucky, USA
Delila Durnell
1810–1840
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Riley Henson's Descendants

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Riley Henson (10 Aug 1829–19 May 1911) m. Betsy Wright (12 Sep 1825–25 Jul 1920)
  1. 1. Lucinda (Jane) Henson 1853–1889
  2. 2. Virgil Henson 1872–
  3. 3. Enoch Henson 1868–1950 m. Mary (Francis Fannie) Dowell 1874–1933
    1. 1. Zula (Mary) Henson 1896–1969 m. Wid (Aaron) Craft 1892–1938
      1. 1. Deward (Edward) Craft 1915–2003 m. Elam (C) Halcomb 1924–2012 m. Louise Craft 1915–
        1. 1. Joe (Leslie) Craft 1947–1947
      2. 2. Clarence (Estal) Craft 1916–1952 m. Hazel (Mae) Uhls 1916–1952
        1. 1. Michael (N) Craft 1942–2008
      3. 3. Walter (Garlin) Craft 1918–2004
      4. 4. Shirley (Willard) Craft 1920–1921
      5. 5. Linville (Eron) Craft 1921–1974
      6. 6. Bonnie (Lee) Craft 1924–2017
      7. 7. Mary (Inez) Craft 1934–2005
    2. 2. Edna (Earline) Halcomb 1913–1943 m. Lucian Holcomb 1913–1992 m. Lee Henson 1896–1972
      1. 1. Mary (DeLois) Holcomb 1935–1985 m. James (Donald) Mathias 1935–2005

Riley Henson's Timeline

4 Records

1828
10 Aug 1828
Birth of Riley Henson in Simpson, Kentucky, USA
Simpson, Kentucky, USA
1829
10 Aug 1829
Birth of Riley Henson
None
1860
1860
Age 31
Riley Henson resided here in USA
USA
1911
19 May 1911
Age 82
Death of Riley Henson in Franklin, Simpson, Kentucky, USA
Franklin, Simpson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1828
    Event Place: Simpson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1829
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1911
    Event Place: Franklin, Simpson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees
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