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William Meridith Henley 1847–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 JAN 1847

Birth Location: Putnam Co. Tenn.

Death Date: 18 AUG 1921

Death Location: Fountain Run, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Thomas Henley

Mother: Elizabeth Gentry

Spouse(s): Sarah Wells

Children(s): Mary Henley, Lucretia Henley, James Henley, Seay Henley, Berlin Henley

The story of William Meridith Henley began in 1847 in Putnam Co. Tenn.. In 1850, William Meridith Henley resided in District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, William Meridith Henley resided in District 13, Putnam, Tennessee, USA. William Meridith Henley married Sarah Wells, and had children including Berlin Holmes Henley, James William Henley, Lucretia B Henley, Mary Elizabeth Henley, Seay Henley. William Meridith Henley passed away in 1921 in Fountain Run, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Meridith Henley began in 1847 in Putnam Co. Tenn..
  • In 1850, William Meridith Henley resided in District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, William Meridith Henley resided in District 13, Putnam, Tennessee, USA.
  • William Meridith Henley married Sarah Wells, and had children including Berlin Holmes Henley, James William Henley, Lucretia B Henley, Mary Elizabeth Henley, Seay Henley.
  • William Meridith Henley passed away in 1921 in Fountain Run, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Henley
1812–1890
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Elizabeth Gentry
1817–1897
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Wells
1854–
Birth Location: Kentucky
SW

Children(s)

Mary Henley
1871–
Birth Location: –
MH
Lucretia Henley
1873–
Birth Location: –
LH
James Henley
1878–1975
Birth Location: Monroe Co Ky
JH
Seay Henley
1887–1977
Birth Location: Foutain Run Monroe Co Ky
SH
Berlin Henley
1896–1975
Birth Location: Foutain Run Monroe Co Ky
BH

William Henley's Ancestors

Self
William Henley
1847–1921
Birth Place: Putnam Co. Tenn.
Parents
Thomas Aden Henley
1812–1890
Georgia, United States
Elizabeth Gentry
1817–1897
Tennessee
Grandparents
Rev. (Joel) Hendley
1787–1874
,,North Carolina,USA
Mary (Horne) (Henley)
1788–1870
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Henley
1760–1824
Catherine Griffin
1765–1855
John Sr
1650–1720
Sally Horn
1758–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Handley
1734–
Marrianne Smith
1738–1788
John I
1625–1688
Ann King
1625–1667
Waddy Horn
1730–1801

William Henley's Descendants

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William (Meridith) Henley (26 JAN 1847–18 AUG 1921) m. Sarah Wells (Aug 1854–)
  1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Henley 1871–
  2. 2. Lucretia (B) Henley 1873–
  3. 3. James (William) Henley 1878–1975
    1. 1. Ethel (Byrd) Henley 1909–1974
    2. 2. Lesley (Holmes) Henley 1912–1984
  4. 4. Seay Henley 1887–1977 m. Loula (Mae Dixon) Vandine 1890–1969
    1. 1. Jewel Henley 1899–1982
    2. 2. Seay (Jr) Henley 1912–1987
    3. 3. Francis (Marion) Hendley 1917–1986
  5. 5. Berlin (Holmes) Henley 1896–1975 m. Lettie Calaspell 1901–1980
    1. 1. Emmerson Henley 1922–
    2. 2. Edna (Lorainne) Henley 1924–
    3. 3. Edith (Lavern) Henley 1926–

William Henley's Timeline

9 Records

1847
26 JAN 1847
Birth of William Meridith Henley in Putnam Co. Tenn.
Putnam Co. Tenn.
1850
1850
Age 3
William Meridith Henley resided here in District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
William Meridith Henley resided here in District 13, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 23
William Meridith Henley resided here in Precinct 1, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 1, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
William Meridith Henley resided here in Gum, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Gum, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
William Meridith Henley resided here in Gum, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Gum, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 63
William Meridith Henley resided here in Fountain Run, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Fountain Run, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 73
William Meridith Henley resided here in Fountain Run, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Fountain Run, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1921
18 AUG 1921
Age 74
Death of William Meridith Henley in Monroe Co Ky
Monroe Co Ky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 JAN 1847
    Event Place: Putnam Co. Tenn.
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fountain Run, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: T625_592; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 186
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gum, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: 434; Page: 251C; Enumeration District: 198
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: M593_489; Page: 104B; Family History Library Film: 545988
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gum, Monroe, Kentucky; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1240544
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 13, Putnam, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1269; Page: 84; Family History Library Film: 805269
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fountain Run, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_496; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1374509
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_885; Page: 178B; Image: 45
    [10] Arizona, Death Records, Arizona Department of Health Services; Phoenix, AZ, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_885; Page: 178B; Image: 45

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 13, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 13, Putnam, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1269; Page: 84; Family History Library Film: 805269

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: M593_489; Page: 104B; Family History Library Film: 545988

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Gum, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gum, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: 434; Page: 251C; Enumeration District: 198

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gum, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gum, Monroe, Kentucky; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1240544

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fountain Run, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fountain Run, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_496; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1374509

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fountain Run, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fountain Run, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: T625_592; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 186

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 AUG 1921
    Event Place: Monroe Co Ky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fountain Run, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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