YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Allison Hensley 1798–1889 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 September 1798

Birth Location: Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 5 November 1889

Death Location: Coffee Ridge, Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Henry Hensley

Mother: Barbara Angle

Spouse(s): Lucinda Hensley

Children(s): John Hensley, Barbara Hensley

In 1798, William Allison Hensley entered the world in Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Henry Harry Hensley And Barbara Angle. In 1860, William Allison Hensley resided in District 18, Flag Ponds, Washington, Tennessee, US. William Allison Hensley married Lucinda Hensley, and had children including Barbara Hensley, John Hensley. William Allison Hensley passed away in 1889 in Coffee Ridge, Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Find more search results for William Hensley
WH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1798, William Allison Hensley entered the world in Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Henry Harry Hensley And Barbara Angle.
  • In 1860, William Allison Hensley resided in District 18, Flag Ponds, Washington, Tennessee, US.
  • William Allison Hensley married Lucinda Hensley, and had children including Barbara Hensley, John Hensley.
  • William Allison Hensley passed away in 1889 in Coffee Ridge, Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Hensley's Ancestors

Self
William Hensley
1798–1889
Birth Place: Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Henry Harry Hensley
1754–1819
Virginia
Barbara Angle
1755–1852
Pine Hall, Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Capt. (Benjamin Ellis Hensley) Jr
1738–1788
Albermarle, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Jane) Hickman
1739–1830
Hanover, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Hensley's Descendants

1.
WH
William (Allison) Hensley (18 September 1798–5 November 1889) m. Lucinda Hensley (abt 1804–)
  1. 1. John Hensley 1840–1927 m. Mary (C.) Hensley 1844–1900
    1. 1. Robert (Burton) Hensley 1878–1958
    2. 2. Nancy (Elizabeth) Fox 1863–1898
    3. 3. Thomas (Watsel) Hensley 1876–1953
    4. 4. Martha (Catherine) Higgins 1866–1950
  2. 2. Barbara Hensley 1843–

William Hensley's Timeline

3 Records

1798
18 September 1798
Birth of William Allison Hensley in Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 62
William Allison Hensley resided here in District 18, Flag Ponds, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 18, Flag Ponds, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1889
5 November 1889
Age 91
Death of William Allison Hensley in Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America
Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 September 1798
    Event Place: Bald Creek, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 18, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1277; Page: 206; Family History Li
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 18, Flag Ponds, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 18, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1277; Page: 206; Family History Li

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 November 1889
    Event Place: Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Coffee Ridge, Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE