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Winifred 'Winnie' Henson 1755–1825 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1755

Birth Location: Ashe, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: Nov 1825

Death Location: Leslie, Kentucky, United States

Father: Paul Henson

Mother: Elizabeth Stroeher

Spouse(s): Cpl pioneer

Children(s): Mary cousin, Andrew Lewis, John Lewis,, Henry Lewis, Nathaniel Lewis

In 1755, Winifred 'Winnie' Henson entered the world in Ashe, North Carolina, United States, born to Paul Hilliard Henson And Elizabeth Stroeher. Winifred 'Winnie' Henson married Cpl James Theophilus Lewis Us War For Independence North Carolina Militia Pioneer, and had children including Absolom Lewis, Andrew Lewis, Henry M Lewis, John Lewis, Mary Polly Lewis Henneger Married 1St Cousin, Nathaniel Lewis. Winifred 'Winnie' Henson passed away in 1825 in Leslie, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1755, Winifred 'Winnie' Henson entered the world in Ashe, North Carolina, United States, born to Paul Hilliard Henson And Elizabeth Stroeher.
  • Winifred 'Winnie' Henson married Cpl James Theophilus Lewis Us War For Independence North Carolina Militia Pioneer, and had children including Absolom Lewis, Andrew Lewis, Henry M Lewis, John Lewis, Mary Polly Lewis Henneger Married 1St Cousin, Nathaniel Lewis.
  • Winifred 'Winnie' Henson passed away in 1825 in Leslie, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Paul Henson
1724–1796
Birth Location: Williamsburg, James, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Stroeher
1727–1792
Birth Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Cpl pioneer
1735–1825
Birth Location: Wales
Cp

Children(s)

Mary cousin
1796–1880
Birth Location: USA
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Andrew Lewis
1791–1800
Birth Location: Ashe, North Carolina, USA
AL
John Lewis,
1782–1878
Birth Location: New River, Ashe, North Carolina, United States
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Henry Lewis
1780–
Birth Location: Leslie County, Kentucky, USA
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Nathaniel Lewis
1783–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Winifred Henson's Ancestors

Self
Winifred Henson
1755–1825
Birth Place: Ashe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Paul Hilliard Henson
1724–1796
Williamsburg, James, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Stroeher
1727–1792
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England
Grandparents
William (Paul) Henson
1700–1765
Williamsburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Zora (Elizabeth) Wilson
1705–1792
Ireland
Johanes (Matteis) Stroeher
1704–1767
Bombogen Parish Wittlich Deaner, Trier, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Anna (Margaretha Dorothea) Schmid
1710–1760
Bombogen, Wittlich Deanery, Trier Diocese, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Robert Henson
1680–1742
Elizabeth Crawford
1690–1761
Joannis Stroh
1675–1775
Anna Gertrudis
1680–1718
Johannés Schmid
1681–1758
Magdalena Brust
1686–1710
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Hinson
1655–1704
Margaret Hoyle
1658–1697
Joannis Stroh\Stroher
1640–1693
Catharina Burgermeister
1645–1690
Nicolaus Schmidt
1639–1717
Magdalena Brust
1646–1710
Hans Brust
1620–1670
Anna (Schonter?)
1613–1679

Winifred Henson's Descendants

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Winifred ('Winnie') Henson (1755–Nov 1825) m. Cpl (James Theophilus Lewis, US War for Independence: North Carolina Militia,) pioneer (9 Aug 1735–1 Sep 1825)
  1. 1. Mary (Polly Lewis, ( Henneger) married 1st) cousin 1796–1880 m. Pvt (James T Henson Jr, War of 1812; DNA) match 1790–1869
    1. 1. Lewis ((J W =James ?)) Henson 1814–1852 m. Ellen (Smith ( Henson),) servant 1828–1918 m. Sarah ('Sally' DeHart) Deheart 1815–1878
      1. 1. Mack (Henry) Henson 1845–1855
        1. 1. Henry (J (or Mack Henry) Henson, farm laborer, owner Hambleton) Ferry 1866–1943 m. 1879–1935
      2. 2. Martha (Henson) (Skaggs) 1853–1926 m. William Skaggs 1848–
        1. 1. Ethel (Dally Dollie Skaggs) (Wynn) 1893–1980 m. Alvin Wynn 1891– m. Robert Carter 1892–
        2. 2. Hattie Skaggs 1884–
        3. 3. Andrew Skaggs 1882–1960
        4. 4. Mollie Scaggs 1880–
      3. 3. Nancy Henson 1835–
      4. 4. James (E) Henson 1849–1919 m. Lucy (A) Henson 1853–
        1. 1. William (Perry) Henson 1878–1942 m. Martha Henson 1879–1971
        2. 2. Artie (C J) Henson 1889–1974 m. Lee (A) Prather 1883–1957
        3. 3. Lueana Hensen 1873–
      5. 5. Katharine Henson 1848–1906
      6. 6. Vica Henson 1844–
      7. 7. Squire Henson 1843–
      8. 8. Jamima (Henson) (Foster) 1840–
      9. 9. Pricey (“Sarah” Henson) (Stephens) 1839–1902 m. James (G) Stephens 1836–
        1. 1. Jasper (Newton) Stephens 1866–1946 m. Melvina Mauk 1875–1948
        2. 2. Dickson Stephens 1869–
        3. 3. Harrison (M) Stephens 1874–
        4. 4. S. (T.) Stephens 1877–
      10. 10. Abigail (G Henson) (Hannah) 1849–1929
      11. 11. Lewis Henson 1852–1854
    2. 2. Martha (Patsy Henson () Deheart) 1815–1872 m. Gabriel DeHart 1807–1880
      1. 1. Gabriel (Hazelrigg) Dehart 1861–1947 m. Mary Dehart 1879–1900
        1. 1. Oscar Dehart 1886–1965
        2. 2. Arthur (Clinton) Dehart 1888–1970
        3. 3. Goldie (M.) Dehart 1889–1963
        4. 4. Prentice Dehart 1890–1981
        5. 5. Pearl Dehart 1897–1928
        6. 6. Escue (William) Dehart 1899–1973
      2. 2. Mary (Lou "Polly") Dehart 1842–1880 m. Samuel Adkins 1844–
      3. 3. Joshua DeHart 1843–1906
      4. 4. Susan (Susannah) DeHart 1837–
      5. 5. Phebe DeHart 1836–
      6. 6. Jesse Dehart 1848–1913
      7. 7. Catherine Dehart 1850–1928
      8. 8. John (Morrell) DeHart 1855–1930
      9. 9. Perlina (Polinas De) Hart 1860–1924
      10. 10. Sarah (J) Deheart 1853–1904
      11. 11. James (W) Dehart 1840–1913
    3. 3. Phebe Henson 1816–1866 m. Stephen Stephens 1811–1896
      1. 1. Gilbert Stephens 1855–1928
      2. 2. James (H) Stephens 1834–1862
      3. 3. William (Harmon) Stephens 1837–1917
      4. 4. Nancy Stephens 1843–1910
      5. 5. Daniel Stephens 1849–1915
      6. 6. Gabriel (Penn) Stephens 1840–1922
      7. 7. Margaret Stephens 1847–1880
      8. 8. Martha (E) Stephens 1857–
    4. 4. Winifred ("Winney") Henson 1820–
    5. 5. Rachel (C) Henson 1822–1858
    6. 6. James (A) Henson 1828–1880 m. Mary (Mahalie) Stevens 1839–1916
      1. 1. Henry (Jackson) Henson 1869–1940 m. Samantha (Canzada Vitula Henson) (Driskill) 1876–1961
        1. 1. Isa (Lee) Henson 1896–1896
        2. 2. Bennett Henson 1902–1989 m. Melva Driskill 1899–1991
        3. 3. Dollie (Happie Henson) (McGough) 1905–1992
        4. 4. Leona (Marie Henson) (Egbert) 1897–1978
        5. 5. Rual (E Henson (mid initial E is not given) name) 1899–1978 m. Bessie (Otelia) Lapradd 1905–1984
        6. 6. Bessie (Mae Henson) (Ramage) 1907–1996
        7. 7. Willard (Garrett) Henson 1912–1991
        8. 8. Monie (Tilene Tylene) Henson 1909–1991 m. Herman (Kern) Lowery 1907–1991
        9. 9. Deliah (Wilmouth) Henson 1915–1991 m. Arthur (Blaine) Wheeler 1913–1975
      2. 2. William Henson 1872–
      3. 3. Nancy (M) Henson 1858–1910
      4. 4. Thomas Henson 1862–
      5. 5. Tillie Henson 1877–
      6. 6. Huey Henson 1873–
      7. 7. Ruth Henson 1867–
      8. 8. Mary (E) Henson 1864–
      9. 9. Joseph (Hugh Henson (no) issue) 1870–1927
    7. 7. Daniel Henson 1834– m. Sytha (Ison) (Roberts) 1838–1912
      1. 1. Daniel Henson 1851–1853
      2. 2. Margaret Henson 1853–1853
      3. 3. Mary Henson 1856–
    8. 8. James ('Jack' Henson,) Jr 1836–1851 m. Elizabeth (Bettie 'Betsy') Moore 1830–1918
      1. 1. Allen Henson 1856–
      2. 2. Mary (Polly Ann) Henson 1853–1911
      3. 3. Lewis Henson 1854–1935
      4. 4. James (Buchanan) Henson 1846–1947 m. Margaret (Bell) Tuggle 1855–
        1. 1. Silas (B) Henson 1875–
        2. 2. Maj (Elisha Kidd) Henson 1881–1934
        3. 3. Longan (G) Henson 1878–
        4. 4. Isah (N) Henson 1880–
        5. 5. Manervia (M) Henson 1884–
        6. 6. William (D) Henson 1886–
        7. 7. Joseph (H) Henson 1890–
        8. 8. Benjamin (F) Henson 1892–
      5. 5. Albert Henson 1860–1933 m. Martha Baker 1877–1944
        1. 1. Arthur Henson 1923–2000
        2. 2. Cora (Henson) Young 1898–1925
        3. 3. Cassie Henson 1906–1970
        4. 4. Orville Henson 1904–1957
        5. 5. Clay Henson 1920–1979
        6. 6. Artemis ('Tea') Henson 1912–1941
        7. 7. Jane Henson 1908–1984
      6. 6. Sarah (Sally) Henson 1867–
      7. 7. Joshua Henson 1869–
    9. 9. Jesse Henson 1843–
    10. 10. Margaret (Mary "Peggy") Henson 1832– m. Henry (James Elye Adams,) Sr 1825–1899
      1. 1. Henry (James Elye Adams,) Jr. 1850–1919
      2. 2. William (George) Adams 1893–
      3. 3. Anna (E.) Adams 1855–1930
      4. 4. Adams (John) W 1849–
    11. 11. Ephorn (Abba) Henson 1809–
    12. 12. John (B) Henson 1837–1923 m. Sarah Williams 1832–
      1. 1. Gabriel (Henson,) Sr 1869–1896
      2. 2. Mary Henson 1859–1883
      3. 3. James Henson 1864–
      4. 4. Abigail (Abby) Henson 1866–
      5. 5. John Henson 1871–1900
      6. 6. Sarah (Jane) Henson 1874–1912 m. George (Washington) Morris 1866–1945
      7. 7. Frederick Henson 1876–
      8. 8. Berry Henson 1879–
      9. 9. Martha Henson 1861–
      10. 10. Serrena Henson 1865–
      11. 11. Rachel (J) Henson 1867–
      12. 12. Nancy Henson 1874–
  2. 2. Andrew Lewis 1791–1800
  3. 3. John Lewis, 1782–1878
  4. 4. Henry (M) Lewis 1780–
  5. 5. Nathaniel Lewis 1783–1860
    1. 1. Jerry Lewis 1827–1915

Winifred Henson's Timeline

2 Records

1755
1755
Birth of Winifred 'Winnie' Henson in Ashe, North Carolina, United States
Ashe, North Carolina, United States
1825
Nov 1825
Age 70
Death of Winifred 'Winnie' Henson in Leslie, Kentucky, United States
Leslie, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Ashe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1190.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: HCB

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 1825
    Event Place: Leslie, Kentucky, United States
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