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Silas Benton Tennant 1876–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Aug 1876

Birth Location: Tyler County, West Virginia

Death Date: 20 Nov 1938

Death Location: United States

Father: Lorenzo Tennant

Mother: Rachel Burris

Spouse(s): Suzanna Thomas, Margaret Dillon

Children(s): Francis Sr., Danie Tenants, Delcie Tennant, Harlie Tennant, Earnest Tennant, Vonda Tennant, Garnet Tennant, Betty Tennant, Harley Tennant, David Tennant

The story of Silas Benton Tennant began in 1876 in Tyler County, West Virginia. In 1910, Silas Benton Tennant resided in Mcelroy, Tyler, West Virginia, USA. In 1917, Silas Benton Tennant resided in Tyler County, West Virginia, USA. Silas Benton Tennant married Margaret Elizabeth Dillon, Suzanna M Thomas, and had children including Betty Lee Tennant, Danie E Tenants, David Tennant, Delcie Elizabeth Tennant, Earnest Brook Tennant, Francis Wayne Tennant Sr, Garnet Deloris Tennant, Harley Tennant, Harlie G Tennant, Vonda Bell Tennant. Silas Benton Tennant passed away in 1938 in United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Silas Benton Tennant began in 1876 in Tyler County, West Virginia.
  • In 1910, Silas Benton Tennant resided in Mcelroy, Tyler, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1917, Silas Benton Tennant resided in Tyler County, West Virginia, USA.
  • Silas Benton Tennant married Margaret Elizabeth Dillon, Suzanna M Thomas, and had children including Betty Lee Tennant, Danie E Tenants, David Tennant, Delcie Elizabeth Tennant, Earnest Brook Tennant, Francis Wayne Tennant Sr, Garnet Deloris Tennant, Harley Tennant, Harlie G Tennant, Vonda Bell Tennant.
  • Silas Benton Tennant passed away in 1938 in United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Silas Tennant's Ancestors

Self
Silas Tennant
1876–1938
Birth Place: Tyler County, West Virginia
Parents
Lorenzo Tennant
1853–1911
Monongalia, West Virginia
Rachel (Jane) Burris
1854–1892
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Silas Tennant's Descendants

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Silas (Benton) Tennant (25 Aug 1876–20 Nov 1938) m. Suzanna (M.) Thomas (3 Oct 1896–18 Nov 1967) m. Margaret (Elizabeth) Dillon (22 Jul 1884–21 Sep 1912)
  1. 1. Francis (Wayne Tennant) Sr. 1926–2016 m. Garnett (Evlin) Gaston 1916–2000
  2. 2. Danie (E) Tenants 1905–1986
  3. 3. Delcie (Elizabeth) Tennant 1907–1992
  4. 4. Harlie (G) Tennant 1911–1988
  5. 5. Earnest (Brook) Tennant 1918–1928
  6. 6. Vonda (Bell) Tennant 1920–1928
  7. 7. Garnet (Deloris) Tennant 1922–1928
  8. 8. Betty (Lee) Tennant 1924–1928
  9. 9. Harley Tennant 1911–
  10. 10. David Tennant 1905–

Silas Tennant's Timeline

6 Records

1876
25 Aug 1876
Birth of Silas Benton Tennant in Tyler County, West Virginia
Tyler County, West Virginia
1910
1910
Age 34
Silas Benton Tennant resided here in Mcelroy, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
Mcelroy, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 41
Silas Benton Tennant resided here in Tyler County, West Virginia, USA
Tyler County, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
Silas Benton Tennant resided here in McElroy, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
McElroy, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
Silas Benton Tennant resided here in McElroy, McElroy, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
McElroy, McElroy, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
1938
20 Nov 1938
Age 62
Death of Silas Benton Tennant in McElroy, Tyler, West Virginia
McElroy, Tyler, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1876
    Event Place: Tyler County, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Tyler County

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mcelroy, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mcelroy, Tyler, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1698; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1375711

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Tyler County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Tyler County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: McElroy, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: McElroy, Tyler, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1972; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 140

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: McElroy, McElroy, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1938
    Event Place: McElroy, Tyler, West Virginia
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973

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