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William Hensley 1797–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1797

Birth Location: Washington, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Albermarle, Virginia, United States

Father: FIELDING Hensley

Mother: NANCY PETERS

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Mcgee

Children(s): James Hensley, Lavenia Hensley, Joseph Hensley, Charles Hensley, Malinda Hensley, Matilda Hensley, Sylvester Hensley, Andrew Hensley, Robert Hensley

In 1797, William Hensley entered the world in Washington, Virginia, United States, born to Fielding Hensley And Nancy Peters. In 1840, William Hensley resided in Scott, Virginia, United States. In 1850, William Hensley resided in District 31, Lee, Virginia. William Hensley married Elizabeth Mcgee, and had children including Andrew C Hensley, Charles William Hensley, James J Hensley, Joseph N Hensley, Lavenia Hensley, Malinda Hensley, Matilda Hensley, Robert Mcgee Hensley, Sylvester Hensley. William Hensley passed away in 1880 in Albermarle, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1797, William Hensley entered the world in Washington, Virginia, United States, born to Fielding Hensley And Nancy Peters.
  • In 1840, William Hensley resided in Scott, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1850, William Hensley resided in District 31, Lee, Virginia.
  • William Hensley married Elizabeth Mcgee, and had children including Andrew C Hensley, Charles William Hensley, James J Hensley, Joseph N Hensley, Lavenia Hensley, Malinda Hensley, Matilda Hensley, Robert Mcgee Hensley, Sylvester Hensley.
  • William Hensley passed away in 1880 in Albermarle, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

FIELDING Hensley
1767–1833
Birth Location: Washington, Virginia, USA
FH
NANCY PETERS
1770–1852
Birth Location: Buckingham, Virginia, USA
NP

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Mcgee
1799–1870
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
EM

Children(s)

James Hensley
1821–1880
Birth Location: Bristol, Washington, Virginia, United States
JH
Lavenia Hensley
1843–
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, United States
LH
Joseph Hensley
1844–
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, United States
JH
Charles Hensley
1825–
Birth Location: –
CH
Malinda Hensley
1819–1884
Birth Location: Washington, Virginia, United States
MH
Matilda Hensley
1824–
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, USA
MH
Sylvester Hensley
1828–1862
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, USA
SH
Andrew Hensley
1836–1911
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, USA
AH
Robert Hensley
1831–1919
Birth Location: Lee, Virginia, United States
RH

William Hensley's Ancestors

Self
William Hensley
1797–1880
Birth Place: Washington, Virginia, United States
Parents
FIELDING Hensley
1767–1833
Washington, Virginia, USA
NANCY PETERS
1770–1852
Buckingham, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin Hensley
1738–1803
VA, USA
Elizabeth Hickman
1739–1830
Hanover, Virginia, United States
Johann (Jacob) Peters
1744–1823
Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Anna Dalke
1748–1848
Altenfeld, Hochsauerlandkreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Hensley
1694–1788
Martha Ellis
1704–1752
Peter Hickman
1710–1788
Abigal Faucit
1776–1842
Johann PETERS
1723–1801
Anna Iback
1721–1750
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Hensley
1642–1705
Susanna Newcomb
1665–1730

William Hensley's Descendants

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William Hensley (1797–1880) m. Elizabeth Mcgee (1799–AFT 1870)
  1. 1. James (J.) Hensley 1821–1880 m. Elizabeth (J) Harvey 1824–1861 m. Nancy Jane 1842–
    1. 1. John Hensley 1866–1938
    2. 2. Jane Hensley 1860–
    3. 3. Martha Hensley 1869–1962
    4. 4. Vincent Hensley 1867–
    5. 5. Isaac Hensley 1858–1945 m. Mary (J) Hensley 1867– m. Martha (Story) (Storie) 1859–
      1. 1. Arther (C.) Hensley 1878–
      2. 2. Sara (Elizabeth) Hensley 1880–1954 m. Odie (Prentis) Crockett 1880–1952
        1. 1. Virgie (Inis) Crockett 1907–1999
        2. 2. Ina (Rose) Crockett 1902–1985
        3. 3. Earnest Crockett 1913–1985
        4. 4. Shelley (Owen) Crockett 1910–1983
        5. 5. Pearl (Jennie) Crockett 1916–1997
        6. 6. Alva Crockett 1919–1985
        7. 7. Hobert (Oakley) Crockett 1905–1985
      3. 3. Paylow Hensley 1876–1944
      4. 4. W (T) Hensley 1896–
      5. 5. D (H) Hensley 1900–
      6. 6. B (F) Hensley 1892–
      7. 7. R (M) Hensley 1894–
      8. 8. Tillie (Lee) Hensley 1904–
    6. 6. Jane HENSLEY 1860–
    7. 7. Thomas HENSLEY 1855–
    8. 8. Marion HENSLEY 1870–1916
    9. 9. Mary (L.) HENSLEY 1856–
    10. 10. Haley (Belle) HENSLEY 1876–1951 m. George (Washington) SWAFFORD 1877–1936
      1. 1. Henry (Leo) SWAFFORD 1907–1970
      2. 2. William (Garfield) SWAFFORD 1898–1930
      3. 3. Leona SWAFFORD 1902–1954
      4. 4. Mary SWAFFORD 1905–
      5. 5. John SWAFFORD 1896–
    11. 11. W. (L.) Hensley 1878–
    12. 12. Ann Hensley 1870–
    13. 13. William (J) Hensley 1841– m. Harriet Breden 1839–
    14. 14. Mary (L) Hensley 1858–
    15. 15. Isaac (F) Hensley 1849–1939 m. Martha Story 1844–
      1. 1. Mertie Hensley 1886–
      2. 2. Alta Hensley 1884–
      3. 3. Otto Hensley 1883–
      4. 4. Aurhur (O.) Hensley 1877–1944
      5. 5. Palo (E) Hensley 1876–1944
    16. 16. George (Washington) Hensley 1852–1923 m. Matilda ((Tilda)) Story 1850–1922
      1. 1. Nellie Hensley 1900–
      2. 2. Henry (Taylor) Hensley 1893– m. Polly (F) Hensley 1916–
      3. 3. Vinnie (Vina J) Hensley 1891–
      4. 4. Martha Hensley 1884–1910
      5. 5. Arthur (Thomas) Hensley 1887–1962 m. Nancy (Catherine) Brown 1892–1941
        1. 1. Edith (Irine) Hensley 1928–2001
        2. 2. Silas (Glen) Hensley 1934–1978
        3. 3. Sara (Pauline) Hensley 1918–1978 m. Jerry (G) Jennings 1938–1982 m. John (Wiley "J.W.") Smart 1914–1975 m. Edgar (Marion) Taylor 1908–1982
        4. 4. Clifton (Thomas) Hensley 1920–1979
        5. 5. Lloyd (Weldon) Hensley 1924–1986 m. Thelma (Elizabeth) Watkins 1932–1999
        6. 6. Hester (Katherine) Hensley 1926–2003
        7. 7. Elvin (Printes) Hensley 1916–1991 m. Opal (Lee) Wade 1921–1989
        8. 8. James (Kenith) Hensley 1921–1977 m. Ruby (Mae) Hensley 1927–1989
      6. 6. Mary (Ellen) Hensley 1877–1971 m. Issac Reed 1856–1924
        1. 1. Florence Reed 1906–1960 m. William (Hiley) Harvey 1882–1962
    17. 17. Robert Hensley 1847–
    18. 18. James (M) Hensley 1843–1864
    19. 19. Henry (Elbert) Hensley 1845–1902 m. Martha (Jane) Davis 1845–1928
      1. 1. Cordelia Hensley 1883–1973
      2. 2. Louisa Hensley 1872–
      3. 3. Grover (C) Hensley 1886–
      4. 4. Elvena Hensley 1871–
      5. 5. Sarah (Elizabeth) Hensley 1880–1967 m. Joseph (Handy) Sells 1874–1963
        1. 1. Elbert (Leander) Sells 1901–1994
        2. 2. Marila Sells 1899–
        3. 3. Sherman (Lyman) Sells 1906–1988
        4. 4. Monnie (Villa) Sells 1904–1988
        5. 5. Velma (Amanda) Sells 1911–1999
        6. 6. Hershell (Samuel) Sells 1896–1977
        7. 7. Oscar (Hopper) Sells 1911–2000
        8. 8. Arnold (Hughes) Sells 1919–
        9. 9. Thomas (Edison) Sells 1922–2011
        10. 10. Martha (Maude) Sells 1898–1982
      6. 6. Christopher (Columbus (Lum)) Hensley 1870–1945
      7. 7. Ziller (A) Hensley 1880–
      8. 8. Mary (E.) Hensley 1878–
      9. 9. James ((Jim) P) Hensley 1870– m. Alice (Bell) Skiner 1879–1966
        1. 1. Byron Hensley 1901–
        2. 2. Allie Hensley 1902–
        3. 3. Lester (Alvin) Hensley 1897–1977 m. Jessie (Virgle) Tuck 1898–1984
        4. 4. Ennon Hensley 1904–
      10. 10. Clothilda ((Lona)) Hensley 1888–
      11. 11. Parilla ((Rilla) Elizabeth) Hensley 1877–1967
    20. 20. Sarah (E) Hensley 1845–
    21. 21. Margaret Hensley 1873–
  2. 2. Lavenia Hensley 1843–
  3. 3. Joseph (N) Hensley 1844–
  4. 4. Charles (William) Hensley 1825–
  5. 5. Malinda Hensley 1819–1884
  6. 6. Matilda Hensley 1824–
  7. 7. Sylvester Hensley 1828–1862
  8. 8. Andrew (C) Hensley 1836–1911
  9. 9. Robert (Mcgee) Hensley 1831–1919 m. Margaret (Jane) Young 1844–1923 m. Rebecca (Allen) Smith 1830–1888
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Hensley 1880–1927
    2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Mays 1880–1927
    3. 3. Henry (Sheridan) Hensley 1881–1928
    4. 4. Charles (Andrew) Hensley 1878–1926
    5. 5. Richard ("Dick") Stevens 1847–1924

William Hensley's Timeline

4 Records

1797
1797
Birth of William Hensley in Washington, Virginia, United States
Washington, Virginia, United States
1840
1840
Age 43
William Hensley resided here in Scott, Virginia, United States
Scott, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 53
William Hensley resided here in District 31, Lee, Virginia
District 31, Lee, Virginia
1880
1880
Age 83
Death of William Hensley in United States
United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1797
    Event Place: Washington, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 31, Lee, Virginia; Roll: M432_955;Page: 305A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 31, Lee, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 31, Lee, Virginia; Roll: M432_955;Page: 305A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Place: Albermarle, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Scott, Virginia, United States
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