Georgianna Sheffer
F, b. June 5, 1856, d. October 19, 1922
Georgianna Sheffer|b. June 5, 1856\nd. October 19, 1922|p2101.htm#i4807|Harmon Sheffer|b. 1808\nd. before June 1, 1870|p2101.htm#i11861|Mary Marks|b. 1810\nd. November 19, 1893|p1483.htm#i11862|||||||||||||
Last Edited=August 29, 2005
Georgianna was born on Thursday, June 5, 1856 in Kentucky, USA.1,2 She was the daughter of Harmon Sheffer and Mary Marks. Georgianna, age 22, was married to John William Wesley Wayne Denton, age 22, son of John B. Denton and Mary Elizabeth Denton, Thursday, December 19, 1878 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 Georgianna died on Thursday, October 19, 1922 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 66 years, 4 months and 14 days.1,2 Her body was interred after October 19, 1922 in Liles Cemetery #1, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1,2
Georgianna (age 3) was listed as a household member living with Harmon Sheffer on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 119, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 Georgianna (age 13) was listed as a household member living with Mary Marks on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 141, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 As of Thursday, December 19, 1878, her married name was Denton. Georgianna (age 23) was listed as a daughter-in-law living with Mary Elizabeth Denton on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 166, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 As a result of John William Wesley Wayne's death, Georgianna became a widow, on May 9, 1899. Georgianna was listed as a neighbor of Robert Wayne McMullin on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 110, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7 Georgianna (age 43) was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 109, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7 Georgianna (age 53) was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 112, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.8 Georgianna (age 63) was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census, on January 1, 1920 in Household No. 152, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.9
Georgianna (age 3) was listed as a household member living with Harmon Sheffer on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 119, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 Georgianna (age 13) was listed as a household member living with Mary Marks on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 141, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 As of Thursday, December 19, 1878, her married name was Denton. Georgianna (age 23) was listed as a daughter-in-law living with Mary Elizabeth Denton on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 166, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 As a result of John William Wesley Wayne's death, Georgianna became a widow, on May 9, 1899. Georgianna was listed as a neighbor of Robert Wayne McMullin on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 110, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7 Georgianna (age 43) was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 109, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7 Georgianna (age 53) was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 112, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.8 Georgianna (age 63) was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census, on January 1, 1920 in Household No. 152, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.9
Children of Georgianna Sheffer and John William Wesley Wayne Denton
- Mary Fredonia Denton b. 11 Oct 1879, d. 14 Sep 1958
- James Benjamin Denton+ b. 27 Mar 1882, d. 16 Mar 1964
- Thany Ellen Denton b. 24 Feb 1884, d. 9 Dec 1968
- Rosa Katherine Denton+ b. 6 Mar 1886
- William Harmon Denton b. 2 Mar 1888, d. 3 Apr 1956
- Mamie Anna Denton+ b. 22 May 1890
- Lee Andrew Denton+ b. 3 Nov 1893, d. 21 Jul 1970
- Sarah Ethel Denton+ b. 20 Mar 1896, d. 11 Feb 1922
- Nellie Evelyn Denton+ b. 30 Aug 1898, d. 1971
Citations
- [S587] Henderson County Historical Society, compiler, Gone But Not Forgotten - Revised 1997 (Henderson, Kentucky: Henderson County Historical Society, Revised 1997), Page 304. Hereinafter cited as Gone But Not Forgotten - Rev. 1997.
- [S657] James L. Blue & Donald L. Hazelwood, Historical & Genealogical Records of Henderson County, Kentucky, Death Records 1911-1992 (Evansville, Indiana: Evansville Bindery, Inc., 1998), Page 196. Hereinafter cited as Henderson Co., KY Death Records 1911-1992.
- [S362] John W. Denton to Georgia Sheffer Marriage Record, Marriage Record, Marriage Book 015, Page Number 313, Henderson County, KY Clerk's Office, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Hereinafter cited as Denton, J. W. to Sheffer, G. Marriage Record.
- [S544] James L. Blue, 1860 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1860 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S546] James L. Blue, 1870 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1870 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S548] James L. Blue, 1880 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1880 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S558] Ancestry.com, 1900 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (n.p.: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1900 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S576] Ancestry.com, 1910 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Ancestry.com: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1910 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S549] James L. Blue, 1920 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1920 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
Harmon Sheffer
M, b. 1808, d. before June 1, 1870
Last Edited=August 28, 2005
Harmon was born in 1808 in Kentucky, USA. Harmon was married to Mary Marks circa 1835. Harmon died before June 1, 1870.
Harmon was listed as the head of a family with his wife Mary on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 158, District No. 2, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1 Harmon was listed as the head of a family with his wife Mary on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 119, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2 Harmon, as the father of the bride, attended Phoebe Sheffer and John Sheffer's wedding Tuesday, May 14, 1861 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.
Harmon was listed as the head of a family with his wife Mary on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 158, District No. 2, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1 Harmon was listed as the head of a family with his wife Mary on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 119, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2 Harmon, as the father of the bride, attended Phoebe Sheffer and John Sheffer's wedding Tuesday, May 14, 1861 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.
Children of Harmon Sheffer and Mary Marks
- Peter Sheffer b. 1836
- Mary Sheffer b. 1837
- Sarah J. Sheffer b. 1840
- Phoebe Sheffer b. 1842
- Eliza Sheffer b. 28 Nov 1844, d. 6 Jan 1920
- James B. Sheffer b. 1847
- Henry Sheffer b. 1849
- Samuel R. Sheffer b. 27 Apr 1852, d. 30 Nov 1911
- Martha E. Sheffer+ b. 11 Oct 1854, d. 8 Apr 1882
- Georgianna Sheffer+ b. 5 Jun 1856, d. 19 Oct 1922
Citations
- [S550] James L. Blue, 1850 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1850 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S544] James L. Blue, 1860 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1860 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
Henry Sheffer
M, b. 1849
Henry Sheffer|b. 1849|p2101.htm#i14187|Harmon Sheffer|b. 1808\nd. before June 1, 1870|p2101.htm#i11861|Mary Marks|b. 1810\nd. November 19, 1893|p1483.htm#i11862|||||||||||||
Last Edited=August 28, 2005
Henry was born in 1849 in Kentucky, USA. He was the son of Harmon Sheffer and Mary Marks.
Henry was listed as a household member living with Harmon Sheffer on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 158, District No. 2, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1 Henry was listed as a household member living with Harmon Sheffer on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 119, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2 Henry was listed as a household member living with Mary Marks on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 141, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3
Henry was listed as a household member living with Harmon Sheffer on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 158, District No. 2, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1 Henry was listed as a household member living with Harmon Sheffer on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 119, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2 Henry was listed as a household member living with Mary Marks on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 141, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3
Citations
- [S550] James L. Blue, 1850 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1850 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S544] James L. Blue, 1860 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1860 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S546] James L. Blue, 1870 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1870 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
Henry Sheffer
M, b. 1854
Henry Sheffer|b. 1854|p2101.htm#i15356|William Eldridge Sheffer|b. November 16, 1825\nd. March 12, 1888|p2104.htm#i12385|Elizabeth Alice Woody|b. May 10, 1828\nd. December 20, 1915|p2494.htm#i12386|||||||Hugh Woody|b. August 8, 1796\nd. September 15, 1836|p2494.htm#i12387|Sarah McMullin|b. circa 1799|p1579.htm#i12388|
Last Edited=June 27, 2007
Henry was born in 1854 in Kentucky, USA. He was the son of William Eldridge Sheffer and Elizabeth Alice Woody.
Henry was listed as a household member living with William Eldridge Sheffer on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 236, Webster Co., Kentucky, USA.1
Henry was listed as a household member living with William Eldridge Sheffer on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 236, Webster Co., Kentucky, USA.1
Citations
- [S703] Ancestry.com, 1860 Webster County Federal Census (n.p.: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1860 Webster County.
James B. Sheffer
M, b. 1847
James B. Sheffer|b. 1847|p2101.htm#i14186|Harmon Sheffer|b. 1808\nd. before June 1, 1870|p2101.htm#i11861|Mary Marks|b. 1810\nd. November 19, 1893|p1483.htm#i11862|||||||||||||
Last Edited=August 28, 2005
James was born in 1847 in Kentucky, USA. He was the son of Harmon Sheffer and Mary Marks. James was married to Parthenia Allgood Tuesday, March 25, 1873 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA; Recorded at the Henderson County, KY Courthouse. Marriage Book 010, Page 098.
James was listed as a household member living with Harmon Sheffer on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 158, District No. 2, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1 James was listed as a household member living with Harmon Sheffer on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 119, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2 James was listed as a son living with Mary Marks on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 171, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census, on January 1, 1900 in Household No. 9, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4
James was listed as a household member living with Harmon Sheffer on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 158, District No. 2, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1 James was listed as a household member living with Harmon Sheffer on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 119, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2 James was listed as a son living with Mary Marks on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 171, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census, on January 1, 1900 in Household No. 9, Robards, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4
Citations
- [S550] James L. Blue, 1850 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1850 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S544] James L. Blue, 1860 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1860 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S548] James L. Blue, 1880 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky: Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society). Hereinafter cited as 1880 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.
- [S558] Ancestry.com, 1900 Henderson County Kentucky Federal Census (n.p.: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1900 Henderson Co., KY Federal Census.





