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Silas "Black Fox" Hensley 1882–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jun 1882

Birth Location: Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 17 Nov 1954

Death Location: Keith, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: William Sr

Mother: Juda ✔️

Spouse(s): Sylvania Dean

Children(s): Perry Hensley, Larry Hensley, Harley Hensley, Mattie Hensley, Lara Hensley

In 1882, Silas "Black Fox" Hensley entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to William Burton Gabby Burt Hensley Sr And Juda Josephine Hensley. In 1900, Silas "Black Fox" Hensley resided in Magisterial District 5, Upper Martins Fork, Harlan. In 1910, Silas "Black Fox" Hensley resided in Lee, VA. Silas "Black Fox" Hensley married Sylvania Mammy Dean, and had children including Harley Hensley, Lara Hensley, Larry Hensley, Leona Hensley, Mary Hensley, Mattie Hensley, Perry Hensley, Rosie Hensley. Silas "Black Fox" Hensley passed away in 1954 in Keith, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1882, Silas "Black Fox" Hensley entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to William Burton Gabby Burt Hensley Sr And Juda Josephine Hensley.
  • In 1900, Silas "Black Fox" Hensley resided in Magisterial District 5, Upper Martins Fork, Harlan.
  • In 1910, Silas "Black Fox" Hensley resided in Lee, VA.
  • Silas "Black Fox" Hensley married Sylvania Mammy Dean, and had children including Harley Hensley, Lara Hensley, Larry Hensley, Leona Hensley, Mary Hensley, Mattie Hensley, Perry Hensley, Rosie Hensley.
  • Silas "Black Fox" Hensley passed away in 1954 in Keith, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sr
1834–1906
Birth Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
WS
Juda ✔️
1854–1914
Birth Location: Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
J✔

Spouses(s)

Sylvania Dean
1884–1964
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SD

Children(s)

Perry Hensley
1904–1982
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
PH
Larry Hensley
1911–1972
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
LH
Harley Hensley
1918–
Birth Location: Lee, Virginia, USA
HH
Mattie Hensley
1909–
Birth Location: –
MH
Lara Hensley
1911–
Birth Location: –
LH

Silas Hensley's Ancestors

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Silas Hensley
1882–1954
Birth Place: Kentucky, USA
Parents
William Burton 'Gabby Burt' Hensley Sr
1834–1906
Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Juda (Josephine Hensley) ✔️
1854–1914
Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
George (Washington) Hensley
1809–1873
Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
Ruth Edwards
1815–1880
Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
Samuel (Levi) Hensley
1804–1887
Buncombe Co, North Carolina
Martha (Patsy") Tipton
1818–1888
Buncombe Co, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Silas Hensley's Descendants

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Silas ("Black Fox") Hensley (13 Jun 1882–17 Nov 1954) m. Sylvania ("Mammy") Dean (15 May 1884–25 Dec 1964)
  1. 1. Perry Hensley 1904–1982 m. Zilla Hensley 1886–1969 m. Matilda Hensley 1904–1925
    1. 1. Fred Hensley 1925–1926
    2. 2. Freda Hensley 1923–2011
    3. 3. Perry (Wayne) Hensley 1949–1994
    4. 4. Ralph (Roy) Hensley 1942–1993
    5. 5. Barbara (Marie) Hensley 1934–2013
    6. 6. Jeanette Hensley 1933–1947
  2. 2. Larry Hensley 1911–1972
  3. 3. Harley Hensley 1918–
  4. 4. Mattie Hensley 1909–
  5. 5. Lara Hensley 1911–

Silas Hensley's Timeline

8 Records

1882
13 Jun 1882
Birth of Silas "Black Fox" Hensley in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
Silas "Black Fox" Hensley resided here in Magisterial District 5, Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky
Magisterial District 5, Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 28
Silas "Black Fox" Hensley resided here in Lee, VA
Lee, VA
1910
1910
Age 28
Silas "Black Fox" Hensley resided here in Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia
Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia
1920
1920
Age 38
Silas "Black Fox" Hensley resided here in Grays Knob, Harlan, Kentucky
Grays Knob, Harlan, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 38
Silas "Black Fox" Hensley resided here in Grays Knob, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Grays Knob, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Silas "Black Fox" Hensley resided here in District 7, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
District 7, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1954
17 Nov 1954
Age 72
Death of Silas "Black Fox" Hensley in Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1882
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grays Knob, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_574; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 78
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [5] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 5, Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lee, VA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grays Knob, Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grays Knob, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grays Knob, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_574; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 78

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 7, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grays Knob, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_574; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 78

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1954
    Event Place: Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Keith, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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