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Robert Denton 1695–1778 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1695

Birth Location: Jamaica, Long Island, New York

Death Date: 1778

Death Location: Hampshire, Virginia, United States

Father: Jonah Denton

Mother: Jane Seaman

Spouse(s): Jane Moon

Children(s): Robert Denton, Mary Denton, Elizabeth Denton, Thomas Denton, Sarah Denton, Margaret Denton, John Denton, Jacob Denton

The story of Robert Denton began in 1695 in Jamaica, Long Island, New York. Robert Denton married Jane Moon, and had children including Elizabeth Denton, Jacob Denton, John Denton, Margaret Denton, Mary Denton, Robert Denton, Sarah Denton, Thomas Denton. Robert Denton passed away in 1778 in Hampshire, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Denton began in 1695 in Jamaica, Long Island, New York.
  • Robert Denton married Jane Moon, and had children including Elizabeth Denton, Jacob Denton, John Denton, Margaret Denton, Mary Denton, Robert Denton, Sarah Denton, Thomas Denton.
  • Robert Denton passed away in 1778 in Hampshire, Virginia, United States.

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Children(s)

Robert Denton's Ancestors

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Robert Denton
1695–1778
Birth Place: Jamaica, Long Island, New York
Parents
Jonah Jonas Denton
1677–1750
Hempstead, Long Island, New York
Jane Seaman
1679–1711
Hempstead, Nassau, New York
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Denton's Descendants

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Robert Denton (1695–1778) m. Jane Moon (1714–31 Mar 1787)
  1. 1. Robert Denton 1759–
  2. 2. Mary Denton 1752–1753
  3. 3. Elizabeth Denton 1749–1831
  4. 4. Thomas Denton 1746–1807
  5. 5. Sarah Denton 1745–1788
  6. 6. Margaret Denton 1747–1813
  7. 7. John Denton 1742–1824
  8. 8. Jacob Denton 1741–1814 m. Mary Claypool 1737–1833
    1. 1. Elizabeth Denton 1799–1855
    2. 2. Jean Denton 1777–
    3. 3. Joseph Denton 1771–1840
    4. 4. Margaret Denton 1771–1851
    5. 5. Mary (Polly) Denton 1769–1814
    6. 6. Jane Denton 1767–
    7. 7. Catherine Denton 1765–1848
    8. 8. Jacob Denton 1761–1840 m. Sarah Robinson 1778–1841
      1. 1. James (P.) Denton 1816–1899 m. Elminda ("Melvina") Walker 1822–1861 m. Martha (Ann) Parrott 1831–1921
        1. 1. M. (J.) Denton 1844–
        2. 2. Ada ("Adey") Denton 1874–1965
        3. 3. Sarah (Elizabeth "Sallie") Denton 1872–
        4. 4. Martha (Ann) Denton 1861–1942 m. William Hinkle 1857–1938
        5. 5. Magnolia (Eliza "Nola") Denton 1867–1951 m. Joseph (B.) Burchfiel 1854–1935 m. James (Isaac) Slover 1860–1897
        6. 6. James (Ray) Denton 1864–1890
        7. 7. Dicie (P.) Denton 1857–1927
        8. 8. Mary (Louisa "Eliza") Denton 1851–1932 m. William (Carroll) Layman 1848–1911
        9. 9. Montgomery (G.) Denton 1853–
        10. 10. Rebecca (J.) Denton 1848–1929 m. Campbell (L. "Cam") Fox 1839–1922
        11. 11. Nancy (P.) Denton 1855–1913
        12. 12. John (D.) Denton 1844–1923 m. Mahala Zirkle 1845–1930
        13. 13. William (Harrison) Denton 1846–1920 m. Laura (Virginia) Trotter 1861–1935 m. Elizabeth (Jane "Lizzie") Fox 1846–1885
      2. 2. Joseph (Grove) Denton 1810–1896
      3. 3. Joel (Robinson) Denton 1810–1840
      4. 4. Priscilla Denton 1808–1880 m. William ("Michael") Reneau 1804–1892
        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
        12. 12. John (Roberson) Reneau 1826–1865
      5. 5. Benjamine Denton 1808–
      6. 6. Mary Denton 1805–
      7. 7. John Denton 1803–
      8. 8. Jacob (Gideon) Denton 1801–1880 m. Deborah Lichlyter 1796–1874 m. Sally Armstong 1798–1890
        1. 1. David (L. "Dave") Denton 1830–1915 m. Mary ("Jane") Peerman 1835–1905
      9. 9. George Denton 1800–1873
      10. 10. Margaret (Peggy) Denton 1800–
      11. 11. Rebecca Denton 1798–1842
      12. 12. Isaac Denton 1796–1826

Robert Denton's Timeline

2 Records

1695
1695
Birth of Robert Denton in Jamaica, Long Island, New York
Jamaica, Long Island, New York
1778
1778
Age 83
Death of Robert Denton in Hampshire, Virginia, United States
Hampshire, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1695
    Event Place: Jamaica, Long Island, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1695; Birth city: Jamaica; Birth state: NY.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1695; Birth city: Jamaica; Birth state: NY.
    [3] Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: Hampshire, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1695; Birth city: Jamaica; Birth state: NY.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1695; Birth city: Jamaica; Birth state: NY.

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