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Samuel Reuben Gentry 1778 – 1816 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Feb 1778

Birth Location: Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 16 Feb 1816

Death Location: Eaglesville, Williamson, Tennessee, United States

Father: Nicolas Gentry

Mother: Elizabeth Gibson\Mayfield

Spouse(s): Fanny Gentry

Children(s): Nancy Gentry, Samuel Gentry

In 1778, Samuel Reuben Gentry entered the world in Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, United States, born to Nicolas Samuel Ruben Gentry and Elizabeth Perkins Gibson\Mayfield. In 1790, Samuel Reuben Gentry resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. In 1800, Samuel Reuben Gentry resided in Spartanburg District, South Carolina. Samuel Reuben Gentry married Fanny Gentry, and had children including Nancy Cannon Gentry, Samuel Richard Gentry. Samuel Reuben Gentry passed away in 1816 in Eaglesville, Williamson, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1778, Samuel Reuben Gentry entered the world in Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, United States, born to Nicolas Samuel Ruben Gentry and Elizabeth Perkins Gibson\Mayfield.
  • In 1790, Samuel Reuben Gentry resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, Samuel Reuben Gentry resided in Spartanburg District, South Carolina.
  • Samuel Reuben Gentry married Fanny Gentry, and had children including Nancy Cannon Gentry, Samuel Richard Gentry.
  • Samuel Reuben Gentry passed away in 1816 in Eaglesville, Williamson, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nicolas Gentry
1751 – 1782
Birth Location: Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Gibson\Mayfield
1750 – 1830
Birth Location: Davidson, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Fanny Gentry
1788 – 1855
Birth Location: NC
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Children(s)

Nancy Gentry
1811 – 1848
Birth Location: Williamson, Tennessee
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Samuel Gentry
1816 – 1875
Birth Location: Bedford, Tennessee, USA
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Samuel Gentry's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Gentry
1778 – 1816
Birth Place: Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Nicolas Samuel Ruben Gentry
1751 – 1782
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Perkins) Gibson\Mayfield
1750 – 1830
Davidson, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Randolph (Randall) Gibson
1721 – 1794
Clogher, Tyrone, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Gentry's Descendants

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Samuel (Reuben) Gentry (24 Feb 1778 – 16 Feb 1816) m. Fanny Gentry (1788 – 11 Mar 1855)
  1. 1. Nancy (Cannon) Gentry (24 Feb 1811 – 3 Jul 1848)
  2. 2. Samuel (Richard) Gentry (24 Feb 1816 – 16 Nov 1875) m. Mary (Agnes) Bailey (12 April 1817 – 15 Nov 1904)
    1. 1. Minos (Bailey) Gentry (10 May 1838 – 11 April 1904) m. Lumiza (Frances Jane) Arnold (Nov 1842 – 4 May 1917)
      1. 1. Nancy Gentry (1859 – 26 Jul 1860)
      2. 2. Samuel (James) Gentry (4 Jan 1861 – 25 Feb 1927)
      3. 3. Thomas (Felix) Gentry (8 Sep 1862 – 23 Dec 1945) m. C (D) Killingsworth (Aug 1860 – )
        1. 1. Roy Gentry (Jul 1886 – )
      4. 4. John (Bell) Gentry (2 Aug 1864 – 14 Jul 1883)
      5. 5. Nicholos (Payne) Gentry (4 Jun 1866 – 9 Apr 1942)
      6. 6. Nickless (P.) Gentry (abt 1867 – )
      7. 7. Charles (Wesley) Gentry (1868 – 25 Aug 1957) m. Bettie (A) Lamb (Abt 1869 – )
        1. 1. (abt 1892 – )
        2. 2. Ophalie Gentry (abt 1896 – )
        3. 3. Webster Gentry (abt 1898 – 25 Apr 1922)
        4. 4. Aaron Gentry (abt 1900 – )
        5. 5. Lozzier Gentry (abt 1902 – )
        6. 6. Lonia Gentry (abt 1906 – )
        7. 7. Altia Gentry (abt 1910 – )
      8. 8. Nancy (E) Gentry (Feb 1868 – )
      9. 9. Nancy (E) Snodlery (Feb 1868 – )
      10. 10. Lucy (Emma) Frances (1870 – )
      11. 11. Lucy (Emmy) Gentry (14 Jan 1870 – 6 Aug 1944)
      12. 12. William (H.) Gentry (Abt 1872 – 4 Aug 1949) m. Etter Cates m. Lillie Gentry (abt 1888 – )
      13. 13. Martha (J) Gentry (1873 – 1953)
      14. 14. Minos (M) Gentry (Abt 1877 – 1883)
      15. 15. Talitha (J.M.) Gentry (Sep Abt 1879 – 3 December 1886)
      16. 16. Talitha (Cumi) Gentry (1 Oct 1879 – 3 Sep 1886)
      17. 17. Wade Gentry (Aug 1881 – 1952)
      18. 18. George (Washington) Gentry (11 Jan 1885 – 18 November 1977) m. Temperance (Lovenia (Tempie Lou)) Sanders (06 Nov 1883 – 27 August 1966) m. Ida (Mai) KINCAID (29 Nov 1899 – 17 Mar 1987)
        1. 1. William (McKinley) Gentry (21 Jul 1902 – 28 February 1979)
        2. 2. Mckenley Gentry (abt 1903 – )
        3. 3. Mckenley Gentry (abt 1903 – )
        4. 4. Pearlie (Mai) Ryan (29 August 1904 – 21 December 1951)
        5. 5. Pearly Gentry (abt 1905 – )
        6. 6. Pearlie (Mary) Gentry (abt 1905 – )
        7. 7. Pearlie (Mary) Gentry (abt 1905 – 21 Dec 1951)
        8. 8. Alice (Maude) Gentry (03 Oct 1906 – 3 February 1991) m. David (Eddie) Rawls (24 November 1901 – 13 December 1991)
        9. 9. Alice (Maude) Rawls (3 October 1906 – 3 February 1991)
        10. 10. Earnest (Earl) Gentry (26 November 1908 – 18 November 1970) m. Gladys Gentry (26 October 1909 – 19 October 1979)
        11. 11. Earnest Gentry (abt 1909 – 1970)
        12. 12. Felix (Welcome) Gentry (28 Jan 1911 – 25 Dec 1986)
        13. 13. Fred (Spencer) Gentry (22 Jan 1913 – 14 December 1992) m. Jonnie (Inies) Gentry (30 October 1912 – 9 January 1993)
        14. 14. Lerline (Elizabeth) Gentry (12 Aug 1915 – 14 September 2013)
        15. 15. Tilitha (Frances) Gentry (23 December 1920 – 24 March 2011) m. Carlos (Franklin) Jenkins (28 October 1922 – 11 May 2007)
        16. 16. Frances Gentry (abt 1921 – )
        17. 17. Marie Gentry (abt 1922 – )
        18. 18. Mc (Coy) Adamson
        19. 19. Ray Cox

Samuel Gentry's Timeline

8 Records

1778
24 Feb 1778
Birth of Samuel Reuben Gentry in Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, United States
Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 12
Samuel Reuben Gentry resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 22
Samuel Reuben Gentry resided here in Spartanburg District, South Carolina
Spartanburg District, South Carolina
1803
1803
Age 25
Samuel Reuben Gentry was married in Bedford, Tennessee, USA
Bedford, Tennessee, USA
1810
1810
Age 32
Samuel Reuben Gentry resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1816
16 Feb 1816
Age 38
Death of Samuel Reuben Gentry in Eaglesville, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
Eaglesville, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
1816
Apr 1816
Age 38
Samuel Reuben Gentry - Probate in Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Williamson, Tennessee, USA
1818
24 Aug 1818
Age 40
Samuel Reuben Gentry was married in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1778
    Event Place: Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8820.914; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1803
    Event Place: Bedford, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1818
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 18; Image: 31; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Spartanburg District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Spartanburg District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 184; Image: 363; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 440; Image: 00341; Family History Library Film: 0181420

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1816
    Event Place: Eaglesville, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008, Will Books, July, 1800 - March 1963; Author: Tennessee County Court (Williamson County); Probate Place: Williamson, Tennessee
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: Apr 1816
    Event Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008, Will Books, July, 1800 - March 1963; Author: Tennessee County Court (Williamson County); Probate Place: Williamson, Tennessee
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