Benjamin Denton
M, b. February, 1862
Benjamin Denton|b. February, 1862|p573.htm#i18102|John W. Denton|b. May, 1844\nd. after January 1, 1920|p679.htm#i2431|Frances A. Brummett|b. January, 1846\nd. before January 1, 1920|p263.htm#i2436|Benjamin Denton , Sr.|b. 1802\nd. before June 1, 1870|p573.htm#i2337|Elizabeth Huff|b. December 29, 1812\nd. April 10, 1876|p1413.htm#i2425|||||||
Relationship=3rd cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Talbott Denton.
Last Edited=October 6, 2010
Benjamin was born in February, 1862 in Kentucky, USA. He was the son of John W. Denton and Frances A. Brummett. Benjamin was married to Dora (?) circa 1893.
Benjamin (age 8) was listed as a household member living with John W. Denton on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 445, Wayne Co., Kentucky, USA.1 Benjamin (age 18) was listed as a son living with John W. Denton on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 5, Monticello, Wayne Co., Kentucky, USA.1 Benjamin was listed as a neighbor of Charles S. Denton on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 4, Mercer Co., Kentucky, USA.1 Benjamin (age 38) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Dora (age 24) on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 3, Mercer Co., Kentucky, USA.1 Benjamin was listed as a neighbor of John W. Denton on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 33, Monticello, Wayne Co., Kentucky, USA.1 Benjamin (age 48) was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 34, Monticello, Wayne Co., Kentucky, USA.1
Benjamin (age 8) was listed as a household member living with John W. Denton on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 445, Wayne Co., Kentucky, USA.1 Benjamin (age 18) was listed as a son living with John W. Denton on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 5, Monticello, Wayne Co., Kentucky, USA.1 Benjamin was listed as a neighbor of Charles S. Denton on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 4, Mercer Co., Kentucky, USA.1 Benjamin (age 38) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Dora (age 24) on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 3, Mercer Co., Kentucky, USA.1 Benjamin was listed as a neighbor of John W. Denton on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 33, Monticello, Wayne Co., Kentucky, USA.1 Benjamin (age 48) was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 34, Monticello, Wayne Co., Kentucky, USA.1
Children of Benjamin Denton and Dora (?)
- Lena B. Denton b. Aug 1895
- Mary Denton b. Feb 1897
- Unknown Denton b. c 1904
Citations
- [S163] Ancestry.com, online http://www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
Benjamin Denton , Sr.
M, b. 1802, d. before June 1, 1870
Benjamin Denton , Sr.|b. 1802\nd. before June 1, 1870|p573.htm#i2337|John Dalton Denton|b. 1777\nd. after May 17, 1817|p675.htm#i2328|Sarah Starck|b. 1776\nd. 1850|p2498.htm#i2329|Benjamin Denton|b. 1753\nd. 1810|p571.htm#i22|Priscilla R. Wiggins|b. 1755\nd. 1808|p2744.htm#i23|James Starck|b. 1727|p2498.htm#i4816|Jane Rowland|b. 1774|p2224.htm#i4817|
Relationship=1st cousin 4 times removed of Raymond Talbott Denton.
Last Edited=October 5, 2010
Benjamin was born in 1802 in Monticello, Wayne Co., Kentucky, USA. He was the son of John Dalton Denton and Sarah Starck. Benjamin was married to Elizabeth Huff, age 18 Thursday, November 3, 1831 in Wayne Co., Kentucky, USA. Benjamin died before June 1, 1870.
Benjamin was listed as the head of a family with his wife Elizabeth (37) on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 5, Wayne Co., Kentucky, USA.1
Benjamin was listed as the head of a family with his wife Elizabeth (37) on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 5, Wayne Co., Kentucky, USA.1
Children of Benjamin Denton , Sr. and Elizabeth Huff
- Martha A. Denton b. 1832
- "Girl" Denton b. a 1832
- Robert Marion Denton+ b. Apr 1834
- Isaac Newton Denton+ b. Mar 1837
- Phillip Denton b. 11 May 1840, d. 10 Dec 1915
- Mary S. Denton b. 1844
- John W. Denton+ b. May 1844, d. a 1 Jan 1920
- James W. Denton b. 1846, d. 1935
- William M. Denton+ b. 1847
- George Denton b. 4 Jul 1854
- Elizabeth Denton b. c 1856
Citations
- [S163] Ancestry.com, online http://www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
Benjamin Archibald Denton
M, b. March 1, 1870, d. February 22, 1909
Benjamin Archibald Denton|b. March 1, 1870\nd. February 22, 1909|p573.htm#i3438|Benjamin Franklin Denton|b. September 12, 1836\nd. March 21, 1915|p574.htm#i3428|Mary Elizabeth Sheffer|b. July 21, 1840\nd. April 12, 1920|p2359.htm#i3436|John F. Denton|b. September 20, 1805\nd. May 12, 1868|p677.htm#i2303|Mary F. Whitledge|b. February 4, 1813\nd. November 1, 1874|p2731.htm#i3423|William Sheffer|b. April 2, 1805\nd. May 11, 1892|p2361.htm#i4242|Rebecca Jones|b. November 9, 1815\nd. February 4, 1865|p1483.htm#i4243|
Relationship=3rd cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Talbott Denton.
Last Edited=April 25, 2005
Benjamin was born on Tuesday, March 1, 1870 in Kentucky, USA. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Denton and Mary Elizabeth Sheffer. Benjamin, age 22, was married to Laura B. Higginson, daughter of James S. Higginson and Elizabeth Shilo Allgood, Wednesday, December 21, 1892 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1 Benjamin died on Monday, February 22, 1909 at age 38 years, 11 months and 21 days.
Benjamin was listed as a household member living with Benjamin Franklin Denton on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 111, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2 Benjamin (age 10) was listed as a son living with Benjamin Franklin Denton on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 135, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 Benjamin (age 30) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Laura on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 518, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 Benjamin Archibald Denton and Rufus C. Denton was mentioned in the will of Benjamin Franklin Denton on Saturday, April 18, 1914.
Benjamin was listed as a household member living with Benjamin Franklin Denton on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 111, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.2 Benjamin (age 10) was listed as a son living with Benjamin Franklin Denton on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 135, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 Benjamin (age 30) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Laura on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 518, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 Benjamin Archibald Denton and Rufus C. Denton was mentioned in the will of Benjamin Franklin Denton on Saturday, April 18, 1914.
Child of Benjamin Archibald Denton and Laura B. Higginson
- Charles W. Denton b. 13 Dec 1896, d. 15 Nov 1967
Benjamin Franklin Denton
M, b. circa 1808
Benjamin Franklin Denton|b. circa 1808|p573.htm#i32|Samuel Denton|b. 1775\nd. January 8, 1845|p767.htm#i20|Mary Elizabeth Mitchell|b. circa 1779\nd. before April 19, 1821|p1829.htm#i21|Benjamin Denton|b. 1753\nd. 1810|p571.htm#i22|Priscilla R. Wiggins|b. 1755\nd. 1808|p2744.htm#i23|Major Mitchell|b. circa 1758\nd. 1803|p1829.htm#i4838|Molly Wiggins|b. after 1754|p2744.htm#i4839|
Relationship=2nd great-granduncle of Raymond Talbott Denton.
Last Edited=May 9, 2006
Benjamin was married to Caroline (?). Benjamin was married to Nancy Hammon. Benjamin was born circa 1808 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. He was the son of Samuel Denton and Mary Elizabeth Mitchell.
His Ancestral File Number is AFN:QS6C-V1.
His Ancestral File Number is AFN:QS6C-V1.
Benjamin Franklin Denton
M, b. November 3, 1833, d. May 31, 1876
Benjamin Franklin Denton|b. November 3, 1833\nd. May 31, 1876|p573.htm#i379|Turner Jack Denton|b. March 10, 1810\nd. April 19, 1885|p799.htm#i31|Julia A. Durphy|b. February 3, 1806\nd. November 28, 1882|p865.htm#i81|Samuel Denton|b. 1775\nd. January 8, 1845|p767.htm#i20|Mary E. Mitchell|b. circa 1779\nd. before April 19, 1821|p1829.htm#i21|Elisha Durphy|b. 1771\nd. 1825|p865.htm#i3907||||
Relationship=1st cousin 3 times removed of Raymond Talbott Denton.
Last Edited=April 13, 2003
Benjamin was born on Sunday, November 3, 1833 in Kentucky, USA.1,2 He was the son of Turner Jack Denton and Julia A. Durphy. Benjamin, age 27, was married to Almelia F. Towler, daughter of James Bradley Towler and Nancy D. Robards, Wednesday, April 10, 1861 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.3 Benjamin died on Wednesday, May 31, 1876 at age 42 years, 6 months and 28 days.1,2 His body was interred in June, 1876 in Denton-Schaeffer Cemetery, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.1,2
Benjamin (age 16) was listed as a household member living with Turner Jack Denton on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 416, District No. 1, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 Benjamin (age 26) was listed as a household member living with Turner Jack Denton on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 432, Spottsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 Benjamin (age 36) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Almelia on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 6, Hebberdsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 He is listed as Surety at the marriage of Mary Frances Denton and David William Agnew Thursday, September 28, 1871 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7 He is listed as Surety at the marriage of Genevia Mahala Towler and John Theodore Denton Wednesday, February 18, 1874 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.8 As a result of his death, Almelia F. became a widow, on May 31, 1876.
Benjamin (age 16) was listed as a household member living with Turner Jack Denton on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 416, District No. 1, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.4 Benjamin (age 26) was listed as a household member living with Turner Jack Denton on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 432, Spottsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.5 Benjamin (age 36) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Almelia on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 6, Hebberdsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.6 He is listed as Surety at the marriage of Mary Frances Denton and David William Agnew Thursday, September 28, 1871 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.7 He is listed as Surety at the marriage of Genevia Mahala Towler and John Theodore Denton Wednesday, February 18, 1874 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.8 As a result of his death, Almelia F. became a widow, on May 31, 1876.
Child of Benjamin Franklin Denton and Almelia F. Towler
- Hillera M. Denton b. 9 Jul 1864, d. 16 Jul 1864
Citations
- [S152] Henderson County Historical Society, compiler, Gone But Not Forgotten - 1982 (Henderson, Kentucky: Henderson County Historical Society, 1982), Page 311. Hereinafter cited as Gone But Not Forgotten - 1982.
- [S587] Henderson County Historical Society, compiler, Gone But Not Forgotten - Revised 1997 (Henderson, Kentucky: Henderson County Historical Society, Revised 1997), Page 302. Hereinafter cited as Gone But Not Forgotten - Rev. 1997.
- [S371] Benjamin F. Denton to Ameda Towler Marriage Record, Marriage Record, Marriage Book 005, Page Number 159, Henderson County, KY Clerk's Office, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Hereinafter cited as Denton, B. F. to Towler, A. Marriage Record.
- [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.
- [S460] David W. Agnew to Mary F. Denton Marriage Record, Marriage Record, Marriage Book 011, Page Number 234, Henderson County, KY Clerk's Office, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Hereinafter cited as Agnew, D. W. to Denton, M. F. Marriage Record.
- [S374] John T. Denton to Genivia Towler Marriage Record, Marriage Record, Marriage Book 013, Page Number 316, Henderson County, KY Clerk's Office, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Hereinafter cited as Denton, J. T. to Towler, G. Marriage Record.
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