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Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley 1847–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Sep 1847

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 24 Feb 1925

Death Location: Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Father: Hickman Hensley

Mother: Sarah Langley

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Newton Hensley, Willard Hensley, John Hensley, Decatur Hensley, Walter Hensley, George Hensley, Columbus Hensley, Joseph Hensley, Rachel Hensley, Nutan Hensley, Sarah Hensley

The story of Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley began in 1847 in Kentucky. In 1850, Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley resided in District 5, Lewis, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley resided in District 6, Lewis, Tennessee, USA. Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley had children including Columbus Hensley, Decatur Wayne Hensley, George Hensley, John Hickman Hensley, Joseph Hensley, Newton Mattison Hensley, Nutan M Hensley, Rachel Hensley, Sarah Josephine Marie Hensley, Walter Hensley, Willard Frank Hensley. Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley passed away in 1925 in Harlan, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley began in 1847 in Kentucky.
  • In 1850, Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley resided in District 5, Lewis, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley resided in District 6, Lewis, Tennessee, USA.
  • Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley had children including Columbus Hensley, Decatur Wayne Hensley, George Hensley, John Hickman Hensley, Joseph Hensley, Newton Mattison Hensley, Nutan M Hensley, Rachel Hensley, Sarah Josephine Marie Hensley, Walter Hensley, Willard Frank Hensley.
  • Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley passed away in 1925 in Harlan, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sarah Hensley's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Hensley
1847–1925
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Hickman Franklin Hensley
1815–1859
Kentucky
Sarah ("Sallie") Langley
1820–
Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sarah Hensley's Descendants

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Sarah (Matilda "Tilda") Hensley (15 Sep 1847–24 Feb 1925)
  1. 1. Newton (Mattison) Hensley 1877–1952
  2. 2. Willard (Frank) Hensley 1891–1972
  3. 3. John (Hickman) Hensley 1875–1962 m. Susan (Nelvinia) Stephens 1879–1941
    1. 1. Dollie (M.) Hensley 1906–2002
    2. 2. Mattie (V.) Hensley 1908–1982
    3. 3. Delphia (Onez) Hensley 1915–2004
    4. 4. Woodrow (W.) Hensley 1913–1979
    5. 5. Commodore (Claude) Hensley 1899–1972
    6. 6. Baltimore (D. "Roy") Hensley 1910–1997
    7. 7. Theodore (Washington) Hensley 1902–1983
  4. 4. Decatur (Wayne) Hensley 1880–1976
  5. 5. Walter Hensley 1873–
  6. 6. George Hensley 1875–
  7. 7. Columbus Hensley 1879–
  8. 8. Joseph Hensley 1872–
  9. 9. Rachel Hensley 1876–
  10. 10. Nutan (M) Hensley 1880–
  11. 11. Sarah (Josephine Marie) Hensley 1915–2008

Sarah Hensley's Timeline

7 Records

1847
15 Sep 1847
Birth of Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley in Kentucky
Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 3
Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley resided here in District 5, Lewis, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Lewis, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 23
Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley resided here in District 6, Lewis, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Lewis, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley resided here in Civil District 9, Lewis, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Lewis, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 63
Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley resided here in Kimmins, Lewis, Tennessee, USA
Kimmins, Lewis, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 73
Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley resided here in Civil District 9, Lewis, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Lewis, Tennessee, USA
1925
24 Feb 1925
Age 78
Death of Sarah Matilda "Tilda" Hensley in Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1847
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 10
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 9, Lewis, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1751; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 100
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Lewis, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1543; Page: 131B; Family History Library Film: 553042
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Lewis, Tennessee; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1241584
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kimmins, Lewis, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1509; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375522
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 5, Lewis, Tennessee; Roll: M432_887; Page: 391A; Image: 10

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 5, Lewis, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 5, Lewis, Tennessee; Roll: M432_887; Page: 391A; Image: 10

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 6, Lewis, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Lewis, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1543; Page: 131B; Family History Library Film: 553042

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Lewis, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Lewis, Tennessee; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1241584

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Kimmins, Lewis, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kimmins, Lewis, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1509; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375522

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Lewis, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 9, Lewis, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1751; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 100

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1925
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky Death Index

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