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Simon Gentry 1765–1845 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1765

Birth Location: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1845

Death Location: Monroe County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Richard SR

Mother: Samantha Bess

Spouse(s): Catherine Hudspeth

Children(s): Richard Gentry

In 1765, Simon Gentry entered the world in Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA, born to Richard Gentry Sr And Samantha Bess. In 1782, Simon Gentry resided in 02 08, Cumberland County, VA. In 1790, Simon Gentry resided in Edgefield, South Carolina, United States. Simon Gentry married Catherine Hudspeth, and had children including Richard Gentry. Simon Gentry passed away in 1845 in Monroe County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1765, Simon Gentry entered the world in Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA, born to Richard Gentry Sr And Samantha Bess.
  • In 1782, Simon Gentry resided in 02 08, Cumberland County, VA.
  • In 1790, Simon Gentry resided in Edgefield, South Carolina, United States.
  • Simon Gentry married Catherine Hudspeth, and had children including Richard Gentry.
  • Simon Gentry passed away in 1845 in Monroe County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard SR
1726–1812
Birth Location: Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America
RS
Samantha Bess
1733–1785
Birth Location: Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
SB

Spouses(s)

Catherine Hudspeth
1771–1859
Birth Location: Monroe County Kentucky USA
CH

Children(s)

Richard Gentry
1797–1891
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, United States
RG

Simon Gentry's Ancestors

Self
Simon Gentry
1765–1845
Birth Place: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
Parents
Richard Gentry SR
1726–1812
Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America
Samantha Bess
1733–1785
Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Samuel (B) Gentry
1692–1789
New Kent County, Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth (Anne) Allen
1703–1796
Pamunkey Neck, New Kent, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Gentry
1655–1736
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Younger
1627–1697
Margaret Draper
1633–1681

Simon Gentry's Descendants

1.
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Simon Gentry (1765–1845) m. Catherine Hudspeth (abt 1771–16 Sep 1859)
  1. 1. Richard Gentry 1797–1891 m. Emily ("Millie" Louise) Crawford 1800–1881
    1. 1. John Gentry 1824–1880 m. Sarah ("Sallie") Vaughn 1823–1902
      1. 1. Albert (Sidney "Sid") Gentry 1865–1928 m. Nettie (J) McDaniel 1868–1942
        1. 1. Albert (Guy Johnston Gentry) Sr. 1897–1975 m. Gertrude (Allen) Jones 1900–1989
        2. 2. Oden Gentry 1891–1955
        3. 3. Effie (M) Gentry 1893–1905
        4. 4. Virgie (Beulah) Gentry-Whitfield 1894–1986
        5. 5. Calla ("Callie") Gentry 1896–1971
        6. 6. Clyde (Golden Gentry) Junior 1902–1989
        7. 7. Lillie (Othma) Gentry 1906–
        8. 8. William (Carl) Gentry 1907–1987
        9. 9. Sallie (Jane "Janey") Gentry 1901–1972
        10. 10. Bealah (N) Bentry 1894–
        11. 11. Birthez Bentry 1898–1961
      2. 2. James (M) Gentry 1855–1941
      3. 3. Sarah (Catherine) Gentry 1857–
      4. 4. Malina Gentry 1862–
      5. 5. Melosia Gentry 1861–1918
      6. 6. William Gentry 1848–1933
      7. 7. Mary (Jane) Gentry 1850–1926
      8. 8. Richard (C.) Gentry 1851–1944
      9. 9. James (M. "Jim") Gentry 1853–1941
      10. 10. Sarah (Katherine "Kate") Gentry 1855–1933
      11. 11. John (E.) Gentry 1856–1892
      12. 12. Nancy (Frances) Gentry 1859–1934
      13. 13. Robert (E. (Lee)) Gentry 1867–1937
      14. 14. Millie (Rose Ann) Gentry 1869–1958
    2. 2. Isaac (Gill Ulysses) Gentry 1834–1888
    3. 3. William (M) Gentry 1822–1891
    4. 4. Catharine ("Katie") Gentry 1826–1865
    5. 5. Susannah (A. "Susan") Gentry 1829–1900
    6. 6. Nancy (Mary) Gentry 1831–1916
    7. 7. Simon Gentry 1832–1860
    8. 8. Samuel (George) Gentry 1837–1931
    9. 9. Lewis Gentry 1839–1905
    10. 10. Richard (A. Jr.) Gentry 1844–1898

Simon Gentry's Timeline

7 Records

1765
1765
Birth of Simon Gentry in Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
1782
1782
Age 17
Simon Gentry resided here in 02 08, Cumberland County, VA
02 08, Cumberland County, VA
1790
1790
Age 25
Simon Gentry resided here in Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 35
Simon Gentry resided here in Salisbury, Surry, North Carolina
Salisbury, Surry, North Carolina
1812
1812
Age 47
Simon Gentry resided here in No Township Listed, Greene County, TN
No Township Listed, Greene County, TN
1830
1830
Age 65
Simon Gentry resided here in Greene, Tennessee, USA
Greene, Tennessee, USA
1845
1845
Age 80
Death of Simon Gentry in Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
Monroe County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: 02 08, Cumberland County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Edgefield, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 510; Image: 323; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Salisbury, Surry, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Surry, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 32; Page: 656; Image: 660; Family History Library Film: 337908

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Greene County, TN
    Record Source: Tennessee, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Greene, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Greene, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 180; Page: 211; Family History Library Film: 0024538

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1792-1966; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Person County); Probate Place: Person, North Carolina
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Person, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1792-1966; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Person County); Probate Place: Person, North Carolina
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