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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): Frances CANNON

Children(s): Samuel Gentry, Nancy Gentry

The story of Samuel Reuben Gentry began in 1778 in Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, United States. 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 Frances Uphamey Famey Cannon, 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

  • The story of Samuel Reuben Gentry began in 1778 in Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, United States.
  • 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 Frances Uphamey Famey Cannon, 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)

Frances CANNON
1788–1855
Birth Location: NC
FC

Children(s)

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

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. Frances (Uphamey (Famey)) CANNON (1788–11 Mar 1855)
  1. 1. Samuel (Richard) Gentry 1816–1875 m. Mary (Agnes) Bailey 1817–1904
    1. 1. Minos (Bailey) Gentry 1838–1904 m. Lamisa Gentry 1842–1917
      1. 1. George (Washington) Gentry 1885–1977 m. Temperance (Lovenia (Tempie Lou)) Sanders 1883–1966 m. Ida (Mai) KINCAID 1899–1987
        1. 1. Earnest Gentry 1908–1970 m. Gladys Hodge 1909–1979
        2. 2. Fred (Spencer) Gentry 1913–1992 m. Jonnie (Inies) Gentry 1912–1993
        3. 3. Felix (Welcome) Gentry 1911–1986
        4. 4. Lerline (Elizabeth) Gentry 1915–2013
        5. 5. Pearly Gentry 1905–
        6. 6. Alice (Maude) Gentry 1906–1991 m. David (Eddie) Rawls 1901–1991
        7. 7. Pearlie (Mary) Gentry 1905–
        8. 8. William (McKinley Gentry) Sr. 1902–1979
        9. 9. Pearlie (Mary) Gentry 1905–1951
        10. 10. Mckenley Gentry 1903–
        11. 11. Earnest Gentry 1909–1970
        12. 12. Mckenley Gentry 1903–
        13. 13. Frances Gentry 1921–
        14. 14. Marie Gentry 1922–
        15. 15. Tilitha (Frances) Gentry 1920–2011 m. Carlos (Franklin) Jenkins 1922–2007
        16. 16. Alice (Maude) Rawls 1906–1991
        17. 17. Pearlie (Mai) Ryan 1904–1951
      2. 2. Lucy (Emmy) Gentry 1870–1944
      3. 3. Minos (M) Gentry 1877–1883
      4. 4. Charles (Wesley) Gentry 1868–1957 m. Bettie (A) Lamb 1869–
        1. 1. 1892–
        2. 2. Altia Gentry 1910–
        3. 3. Ophalie Gentry 1896–
        4. 4. Aaron Gentry 1900–
        5. 5. Webster Gentry 1898–1922
        6. 6. Lozzier Gentry 1902–
        7. 7. Lonia Gentry 1906–
      5. 5. John (Bell) Gentry 1864–1883
      6. 6. Thomas (Felix) Gentry 1862–1945 m. C (D) Killingsworth 1860–
        1. 1. Roy Gentry 1886–
      7. 7. William (H.) Gentry 1872–1949 m. Lillie Gentry 1888–
      8. 8. Samuel (James) Gentry 1861–1927
      9. 9. Nicholos (Payne) Gentry 1866–1942
      10. 10. Talitha (J.M.) Gentry 1879–1886
      11. 11. Martha (J) Gentry 1873–1953
      12. 12. Wade Gentry 1881–1952
      13. 13. Nancy Gentry 1859–1860
      14. 14. Talitha (Cumi) Gentry 1879–1886
      15. 15. Nancy (E) Gentry 1868–
      16. 16. Nancy (E) Snodlery 1868–
      17. 17. Nickless (P.) Gentry 1867–
      18. 18. Lucy (Emma) Frances 1870–
  2. 2. Nancy (Cannon) Gentry 1811–1848

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, 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, Will Books, July, 1800 - March 1963; Author: Tennessee County Court (Williamson County); Probate Place: Williamson, Tennessee
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