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Samuel Denton 1775–1845 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1775

Birth Location: British Colony, Granville, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 08 Jan 1845

Death Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Father: Benjamin Denton

Mother: Selia\Priscilla Wiggins

Spouse(s): Temperance Dickerson, Lucy Chambers

Children(s): Frederick Denton, Elizabeth Denton, Jordan Denton, Madison Denton, James Denton, Turner Denton, Benjamin Denton, Samuel Denton, Julius\James Denton, Michael Denton, Mitchel Denton

The story of Samuel Denton began in 1775 in British Colony, Granville, North Carolina, USA. Samuel Denton married Amanda Durphy, Elisabeth Mitchell, Lucy Chambers, Temperance Dickerson, and had children including Benjamin T Denton, Elizabeth Butler Denton, Frederick Collins Denton, James T Denton, Jordan Denton, Julius James Elmus Denton, Madison Denton, Michael Denton, Mitchel Davison Denton, Samuel David Denton, Turner Jack Denton. Samuel Denton passed away in 1845 in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Samuel Denton began in 1775 in British Colony, Granville, North Carolina, USA.
  • Samuel Denton married Amanda Durphy, Elisabeth Mitchell, Lucy Chambers, Temperance Dickerson, and had children including Benjamin T Denton, Elizabeth Butler Denton, Frederick Collins Denton, James T Denton, Jordan Denton, Julius James Elmus Denton, Madison Denton, Michael Denton, Mitchel Davison Denton, Samuel David Denton, Turner Jack Denton.
  • Samuel Denton passed away in 1845 in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Denton
1753–1810
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, USA
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Selia\Priscilla Wiggins
1755–1808
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Temperance Dickerson
1823–1830
Birth Location: Warrick, Indiana, USA
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Lucy Chambers
1806–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Frederick Denton
1828–1885
Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
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Elizabeth Denton
1824–1887
Birth Location: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
ED
Jordan Denton
1798–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
JD
Madison Denton
1804–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MD
James Denton
1802–1835
Birth Location: Granville, Putnam, Illinois, USA
JD
Turner Denton
1807–1887
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
TD
Benjamin Denton
1808–1885
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
BD
Samuel Denton
1818–1866
Birth Location: Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
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Julius\James Denton
1840–1875
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
JD
Michael Denton
1842–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MD
Mitchel Denton
1843–1921
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
MD

Samuel Denton's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Denton
1775–1845
Birth Place: British Colony, Granville, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Benjamin Denton
1753–1810
Granville, North Carolina, USA
Selia\Priscilla (Rebecca) Wiggins
1755–1808
Grandparents
Samuel (Denton) Sr
1736–1811
Goshen, Orange, New York, USA
Mary (Margaret) Moore
–1780
Sampson, North Carolina, USA
Thomas Wiggins
1730–1799
Dareville, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth ((Tabitha)) Cooper
1735–1764
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Captain Jr.
1700–1774
Mary O'Dell
1702–1779
Samuel Moore
–1769
Benjamin Cooper
1701–1761
Elizabeth Cannon
1710–1759
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Dr. Sr.
1675–1729
William II
1654–1732
John II
1688–1734

Samuel Denton's Descendants

1.
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Samuel Denton (1775–08 Jan 1845) m. Temperance Dickerson (14 Jun 1823–Bef. 01 Jun 1830) m. Lucy Chambers (abt 1806–)
  1. 1. Frederick (Collins) Denton 1828–1885 m. Eliza Spencer 1823–1893
    1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Nunn 1855–1916 m. Mark (Y.) Nunn 1850–1922
      1. 1. Olga (Bell) Sights 1876–1922 m. Eugene (G.) Sights 1873–1943
        1. 1. Marvin (Frampton) Sights 1902–1963 m. Alma Unknown 1911–1977
        2. 2. Pauline Sights 1910–1912
        3. 3. Willie (Virginia R) Sights 1898–1897
        4. 4. Lorene Maddux 1906–1983 m. Jim Maddux 1900–1982
        5. 5. Lewis (Yewell) Sights 1898–1967 m. Hannah (Lucille) Cockrill 1909–1999
        6. 6. James (Yeargin) Sights 1900–1918
        7. 7. Mary (Louise) Sights 1904–1967 m. George (Charles) Knippa 1903–2000
        8. 8. Margaret (Hazel) Sights 1913–1967 m. Bertram (Joseph McNelly) Sr. 1909–1963
        9. 9. Wood (Preston Sights) Sr 1908–1982 m. Ellen (E) Unknown 1906–1965 m. Rhoene Funchess 1909–1997 m. Santiaga (Ramirez) Gomez 1927–2016
      2. 2. Dr. (Frederick Warren) Nunn 1877–1935 m. Mary (Louise) Harris 1869–1965
        1. 1. Mark (Yergan) Nunn 1902–1989
        2. 2. Frederick (Bruce) Nunn 1906–1967
        3. 3. Mary (Charlotte) Nunn 1909–1997 m. Henry (Reed Van Deusen) Jr. 1909–1986
        4. 4. Violet Nunn 1899–1899
      3. 3. Clarance (A) Nunn 1874–1908 m. Eva (L) Fireline 1878–1910
        1. 1. Clarice Nunn 1909–
    2. 2. Mary (Ann) Denton 1852–1929 m. James (Wesley) Denton 1848–1919
    3. 3. Henry (E) Denton 1861–1947 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Cates 1866–1946
      1. 1. Ira (L.) Denton 1889–
      2. 2. Starling Denton 1887–
      3. 3. Ruth (Furman) Denton 1891–1966 m. Fred (R.) Royster 1885–1958
        1. 1. Infant (Daughter) Royster 1917–1917
        2. 2. Valara (Ruth) Royster 1926–2019
        3. 3. Wimberly (Calvin) Royster 1925–2014
        4. 4. Ferd (N) Royster 1919–
      4. 4. Abner (Norris) Denton 1899–
    4. 4. Robert (Alney) Denton 1863–1943
    5. 5. Ida (B) Denton 1859–1892
    6. 6. Alice (Temperance) Denton 1849–1888 m. William (A.) Seitz 1853–
      1. 1. Mattie (Seitz) (Townsley) 1882–
    7. 7. David (Marion) Denton 1850–1850
  2. 2. Elizabeth (Butler) Denton 1824–1887
  3. 3. Jordan Denton 1798–
  4. 4. Madison Denton 1804–
  5. 5. James (T) Denton 1802–1835
  6. 6. Turner (Jack) Denton 1807–1887 m. Julia Durphy 1808–1882
  7. 7. Benjamin (T) Denton 1808–1885 m. Caroline Farmer 1813– m. Martha (A.) Sammons 1820–
  8. 8. Samuel (David) Denton 1818–1866 m. Sarah (Jane) Agnew 1820–1910
  9. 9. Julius\James (Elmus) Denton 1840–1875 m. Matilda (Moss Pink) Reeder 1843–
    1. 1. Albert (Sidney) Denton 1867–1928
    2. 2. Julius (Elmus "Buzz" Denton) II 1870–1938
    3. 3. Capitola Denton 1860–
    4. 4. Catharine Denton 1862–
  10. 10. Michael Denton 1842–
  11. 11. Mitchel (Davison) Denton 1843–1921 m. Iris (Dean) Dumer 1856–1938 m. Sallie (T.) Hicks 1847–1881

Samuel Denton's Timeline

11 Records

1775
1775
Birth of Samuel Denton in Granville, North Carolina, USA
Granville, North Carolina, USA
1775
1775
Birth of Samuel Denton in Granville, North Carolina, USA
Granville, North Carolina, USA
1775
1775
Birth of Samuel Denton in Granville, North Carolina, USA
Granville, North Carolina, USA
1775
1775
Birth of Samuel Denton in British Colony, Granville, North Carolina, USA
British Colony, Granville, North Carolina, USA
1798
3 May 1798
Age 23
Samuel Denton was married in Granville County, North Carolina, USA
Granville County, North Carolina, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 45
Samuel Denton resided here in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1830
1830
Age 55
Samuel Denton resided here in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1840
1840
Age 65
Samuel Denton resided here in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1845
08 Jan 1845
Age 70
Death of Samuel Denton in Hebbardsville Cemetery, Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Hebbardsville Cemetery, Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1845
08 Jan 1845
Age 70
Death of Samuel Denton
None
1846
8 January 1846
Age 71
Death of Samuel Denton in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1775
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1775
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1775
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1775
    Event Place: British Colony, Granville, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 3 May 1798
    Event Place: Granville County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky; Page: 14; NARA Roll: M33_24; Image: 25

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Henderson, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 37; Page: 251; Family History Library Film: 0007816

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 114; Page: 237; Family History Library Film: 0007827

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 January 1846
    Event Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Jan 1845
    Event Place: Hebbardsville Cemetery, Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Jan 1845

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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