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Silas A Hensley 1815–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1815

Birth Location: Yancey, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1853

Death Location: Bee Log, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Asberry Hensley

Mother: Elizabeth Littleton

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Howell Hensley

In 1815, Silas A Hensley entered the world in Yancey, North Carolina, United States, born to Asberry Berry Hensley And Elizabeth Littleton. In 1840, Silas A Hensley resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Silas A Hensley resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA. Silas A Hensley married Lottie Briggs, and had children including Howell M Hensley. Silas A Hensley passed away in 1853 in Bee Log, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1815, Silas A Hensley entered the world in Yancey, North Carolina, United States, born to Asberry Berry Hensley And Elizabeth Littleton.
  • In 1840, Silas A Hensley resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Silas A Hensley resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • Silas A Hensley married Lottie Briggs, and had children including Howell M Hensley.
  • Silas A Hensley passed away in 1853 in Bee Log, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Silas Hensley's Ancestors

Self
Silas Hensley
1815–1853
Birth Place: Yancey, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Asberry "Berry" Hensley
1783–1870
Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Littleton
1786–1860
Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Sgt (Henry Harry) Hensley
1750–1821
Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
Barbara Angel
1755–1859
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Hensley
1826–1910
Mary Lyttle
1736–
Charles Angel
1736–1776
Elizabeth Washington
1717–1736
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Hensley
1794–1881
Harriette Rust
1796–1876
*Col. Angell
1707–1772
John Washington
1692–1746
Catherine Whiting
1694–1744

Silas Hensley's Descendants

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Silas (A) Hensley (1815–1853)
  1. 1. Howell (M) Hensley 1844–1929
    1. 1. Crate Hensley 1884–1965
    2. 2. Mary (Jane) Pate 1873–1944

Silas Hensley's Timeline

5 Records

1815
1815
Birth of Silas A Hensley in Yancey, North Carolina, United States
Yancey, North Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 25
Silas A Hensley resided here in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 35
Silas A Hensley resided here in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1853
1853
Age 38
Death of Silas A Hensley in Yancey County, North Carolina
Yancey County, North Carolina
1917
1917
Age 102
Silas A Hensley resided here in Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M432_649; Page: 445A; Image: 397
    [2] North Carolina, Deaths
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: 374; Page: 258; Family History Library Film: 0018098

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M432_649; Page: 445A; Image: 397

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Asheville, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: Yancey County, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bee Log, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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