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William Riley Hinkle 1828–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Oct 1828

Birth Location: Indian Creek, Wayne County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 25 Feb 1902

Death Location: Mountain View, Stone, Arkansas, USA

Father: William Hinkle

Mother: Sarah Downing

Spouse(s): Nancy Byler, Frances Majors, Mary Taylor

Children(s): Jessie Hinkle, Joshua Hinkle, Andrew Hinkle, Caledonia Hinkle, Cora Hinkle, John Hinkle

In 1828, William Riley Hinkle entered the world in Indian Creek, Wayne County, Tennessee, USA, born to William Hollis Hinkle And Sarah Sally Downing. In 1850, William Riley Hinkle resided in Franklin, Izard, Arkansas, USA. William Riley Hinkle married Frances Melissa Majors, Mary Frances Taylor, Nancy L Byler, and had children including Andrew C Hinkle, Caledonia Meredia Hinkle, Cora Delcenia Hinkle, Jessie E Hinkle, John A Hinkle, Joshua M Hinkle. William Riley Hinkle passed away in 1902 in Mountain View, Stone, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1828, William Riley Hinkle entered the world in Indian Creek, Wayne County, Tennessee, USA, born to William Hollis Hinkle And Sarah Sally Downing.
  • In 1850, William Riley Hinkle resided in Franklin, Izard, Arkansas, USA.
  • William Riley Hinkle married Frances Melissa Majors, Mary Frances Taylor, Nancy L Byler, and had children including Andrew C Hinkle, Caledonia Meredia Hinkle, Cora Delcenia Hinkle, Jessie E Hinkle, John A Hinkle, Joshua M Hinkle.
  • William Riley Hinkle passed away in 1902 in Mountain View, Stone, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Hinkle
1792–1867
Birth Location: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
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Sarah Downing
1790–1854
Birth Location: Chester County, South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Byler
1833–1904
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Frances Majors
1835–1877
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Mary Taylor
1836–1856
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Jessie Hinkle
1863–1931
Birth Location: Blue Mountain, Stone, Arkansas, USA
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Joshua Hinkle
1867–1951
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Andrew Hinkle
1869–1947
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Caledonia Hinkle
1871–1967
Birth Location: Mountain View, Stone, Arkansas, USA
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Cora Hinkle
1874–1942
Birth Location: Arkansas
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John Hinkle
1855–1859
Birth Location: Mt View, Stone, Arkansas, USA
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William Hinkle's Ancestors

Self
William Hinkle
1828–1902
Birth Place: Indian Creek, Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
William Hollis Hinkle
1792–1867
Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
Sarah (Sally) Downing
1790–1854
Chester County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Jesse (Issac) Hinkle
1763–1832
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Frances Riley
1760–1828
Virginia, United States
John (W) Downing
1740–1802
Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary Pagan
1746–1832
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1737–1804
Maria Graff
1739–1784
William Downing
1722–1788
Ellen John
1718–1765
Andrew Pagan
1724–1789
Mary
1725–1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Georg Henckel
1701–1778
Maria Apfel
1703–1780
Hans Graff
1696–1780
Elizabeth Carpenter
1711–1780
Thomas Downing
1691–1772
Thomazine Beer
1692–1754
Samuel Rev
1680–1766
Margaret Scott
1684–1774
James Pagan
1700–1730

William Hinkle's Descendants

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William (Riley) Hinkle (27 Oct 1828–25 Feb 1902) m. Nancy (L) Byler (10 Dec 1833–9 Nov 1904) m. Frances (Melissa) Majors (3 Dec 1835–14 Sept 1877) m. Mary (Frances) Taylor (30 Nov 1836–28 Oct 1856)
  1. 1. Jessie (E) Hinkle 1863–1931 m. Sarah (Clemantine) Vinson 1870–1937
    1. 1. Winfred (Eldridge) Hinkle 1890–1983
    2. 2. Hardy (Leonard) Hinkle 1896–1986
    3. 3. Mellissia (Elma) Herrod 1912–2015 m. Victor (Audley) Robison 1908–1970 m. E (H) Herrod 1910–
      1. 1. Jerry (Albert) Robison 1935–1937
    4. 4. Oren (Kenneth) Hinkle 1902–1976
    5. 5. Robert (Melton) Hinkle 1905–1989
    6. 6. Lonnie (Maben) Hinkle 1908–1976
    7. 7. Ethel ('Effie') Hinkle 1888–1956
  2. 2. Joshua (M.) Hinkle 1867–1951 m. Ella (Malona) Hinkle 1878–1957
  3. 3. Andrew (C) Hinkle 1869–1947 m. Dora Haynes 1880–1962
    1. 1. Ruby (Pearl) Hinkle 1912–1991
    2. 2. Alvis (C) Hinkle 1921–
  4. 4. Caledonia (Meredia) Hinkle 1871–1967 m. Andrew (Washington) Lancaster 1868–1921
    1. 1. Jessie (F) Lancaster 1902–
    2. 2. Mary (M) Lancaster 1905–
    3. 3. Powel (E) Lancaster 1908–
    4. 4. Harley (F) Lancaster 1911–
    5. 5. Ruby (H) Lancaster 1913–
    6. 6. Ewing (Riley) Lancaster 1895–1966
    7. 7. Esra (O) Lancaster 1892–
    8. 8. Eula (D) Lancaster 1895–
    9. 9. Andrew (Dow) Lancaster 1897–1973 m. Gladys (M) Hollingswort 1906–1976
      1. 1. Ozie (L) Lancaster 1924–2003
      2. 2. Mona (Jo) Lancaster 1930–2003
    10. 10. Erin (R) Lancaster 1891–
    11. 11. Pamel Lancaster 1909–
  5. 5. Cora (Delcenia) Hinkle 1874–1942 m. James (Carol) Risener 1874–1971
    1. 1. Edgar (Ray) Risener 1900–1970 m. Edith (Grace) Haley 1901–1987
      1. 1. Noel Risener 1922–1955
    2. 2. Bertha Risner 1898–1972 m. Robert (K Whitfield) Sr 1892–1966
      1. 1. James (Richard) Whitfield 1923–2008
      2. 2. R. (K. Whitfield) Jr 1922–2001
      3. 3. Maxine Whitfield 1929–1930
      4. 4. Evelyn Whitfield 1926–
  6. 6. John (A) Hinkle 1855–1859

William Hinkle's Timeline

10 Records

1828
27 Oct 1828
Birth of William Riley Hinkle in Indian Creek, Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
Indian Creek, Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
1828
27 Oct 1828
Birth of William Riley Hinkle in Indian Creek, Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
Indian Creek, Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 22
William Riley Hinkle resided here in Franklin, Izard, Arkansas, USA
Franklin, Izard, Arkansas, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
William Riley Hinkle resided here in Blue Mountain, Izard, Arkansas, USA
Blue Mountain, Izard, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
William Riley Hinkle resided here in Blue Mountian, Izard, Arkansas, United States
Blue Mountian, Izard, Arkansas, United States
1870
1870
Age 42
William Riley Hinkle resided here in Blue Mountian, Riggsville, Izard, Arkansas, USA
Blue Mountian, Riggsville, Izard, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
William Riley Hinkle resided here in Blue Mountain, Stone, Arkansas, USA
Blue Mountain, Stone, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
William Riley Hinkle resided here in Blue Mountain, Stone, Arkansas, USA
Blue Mountain, Stone, Arkansas, USA
1902
25 Feb 1902
Age 74
Death of William Riley Hinkle in Mt View, Stone County, Arkansas, USA
Mt View, Stone County, Arkansas, USA
1902
25 Feb 1902
Age 74
Death of William Riley Hinkle in Mountain View, Stone, Arkansas, USA
Mountain View, Stone, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1828
    Event Place: Indian Creek, Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Blue Mountian, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: M593_55; Page: 263B; Image: 528; Family History Library Film: 545554

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1828
    Event Place: Indian Creek, Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations, compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865; Catalog ID: 586957; Record Group #: 109; Roll #: 195
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blue Mountain, Stone, Arkansas; Roll: 57; Family History Film: 1254057; Page: 186C; Enumeration District: 195; Image: 0679
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Blue Mountian, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: M593_55; Page: 263B; Image: 528; Family History Library Film: 545554
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Blue Mountain, Stone, Arkansas; Roll: 77; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1240077
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Blue Mountain, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: M653_43; Page: 492; Image: 496; Family History Library Film: 803043
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Franklin, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: M432_27; Page: 33A; Image: 72
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Franklin, Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Franklin, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: M432_27; Page: 33A; Image: 72

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Blue Mountain, Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Blue Mountain, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: M653_43; Page: 492; Image: 496; Family History Library Film: 803043

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Arkansas, Page 1 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Arkansas 1862

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Arkansas, Page 2 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Arkansas 1862

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Arkansas, Page 3 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Arkansas 1862

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Arkansas, Page 4 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Arkansas 1862

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Arkansas, Page 5 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Arkansas 1862

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Blue Mountian, Izard, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Blue Mountian, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: M593_55; Page: 263B; Image: 528; Family History Library Film: 545554

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Blue Mountian, Riggsville, Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Blue Mountian, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: M593_55; Page: 263B; Image: 528; Family History Library Film: 545554

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Blue Mountain, Stone, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blue Mountain, Stone, Arkansas; Roll: 57; Family History Film: 1254057; Page: 186C; Enumeration District: 195; Image: 0679

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Blue Mountain, Stone, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Blue Mountain, Stone, Arkansas; Roll: 77; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1240077

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1902
    Event Place: Mt View, Stone County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1902
    Event Place: Mountain View, Stone, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mountain View, Stone, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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