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     Sarah was born circa 1867 in Tennessee, USA. She was the daughter of Ozias Denton and Parilla Whitson.
     Sarah was listed as a household member living with Ozias Denton on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 122, Jackson Co., Tennessee, USA.¹ Sarah was listed as a daughter living with Ozias Denton on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 137, Clay Co., Tennessee, USA.¹

     Shelford was born in September, 1893 in Tennessee, USA. He was the son of George W. Denton and Helen Collins.
     Shelford (age 6) was listed as a son living with George W. Denton on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 146, De Kalb Co., Tennessee, USA.¹ Shelford (age 16) was listed as a son living with George W. Denton on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 80, Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.²

     Shipman was born in 1804 in Tennessee, USA. He was the son of Benjamin Denton and Jane Shipman. Shipman was married to Sarah Shumate circa 1825. Shipman died in 1870 in Drew Co., Arkansas, USA, at age 66 years.
     Shipman was listed as the Head of the Family with his wife Sarah on the 1830 Census, on June 1, 1830 in Perry Co., Tennessee, USA.¹ Shipman was listed as head of household with his wife Sarah on the 1840 Census, on June 1, 1840 in Marshall Co., Mississippi, USA.¹ Shipman was the executor of Benjamin Denton's estate Saturday, November 11, 1843 in Holly Springs, Marshall Co., Mississippi, USA.² Shipman was listed as the head of a family with his wife Sarah on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 206, Bartholomew Twp., Drew Co., Arkansas, USA.¹ Shipman was listed as a neighbor of Ozias Denton on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 207, Bartholomew Twp., Drew Co., Arkansas, USA.¹ They was listed as a beneficiary in an unknown person 's will Thursday, November 28, 1850 in Holly Springs, Marshall Co., Mississippi, USA.³ Shipman was listed as the head of a family with his wife Sarah on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 125, Collins, Drew Co., Arkansas, USA.¹

     Sibia was born on Thursday, November 19, 1846 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Frederick Denton and Mary Frances Whitledge. Sibia, age 16, was married to Robert Benjamin Gibson, age 19, son of John Gregory Gibson and Mahala Caroline Busby, Monday, March 23, 1863 in Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., Illinois, USA. Sibia died on Monday, August 5, 1872 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 25 years, 8 months and 17 days.^1,2 Her body was interred after August 5, 1872 in Denton Cemetery (Hickory Grove Road), Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.^1,2
     Sibia Denton also went by the name of Sibbie. Sibia (age 3) was listed as a household member living with John Frederick Denton on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 114, District No. 2, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.³ Sibia (age 13) was listed as a household member living with John Frederick Denton on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 26, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.⁴ As of Monday, March 23, 1863, her married name was Gibson. Sibia (age 23) was listed as a household member living with Robert Benjamin Gibson on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household Number 220, Cairo, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.⁵

     Silas was born on Monday, November 16, 1840 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. He was the son of Turner Jack Denton and Julia A. Durphy. Silas, age 25, was married to Martha J. Towler, daughter of James Bradley Towler and Nancy D. Robards, Sunday, November 11, 1866 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.¹ Silas, age 36, was married to Amanda Francis Connoway Wednesday, June 6, 1877 in Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.² Silas died on Thursday, April 12, 1900 at age 59 years, 4 months and 27 days.
     Silas (age 9) 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.³ Silas was listed as a neighbor of Turner Jack Denton on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 15, Hebberdsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.⁴ Silas Marion Denton was employed as a Farmer as of June 1, 1870 in Hebberdsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Silas (age 29) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Martha on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 14, Hebberdsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.⁴ Silas Marion Denton was employed as a Farmer as of June 1, 1880 in Hebberdsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA. Silas (age 39) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Amanda on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 70, Hebberdsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.⁵ Silas was listed as a neighbor of John Theodore Denton on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 69, Hebberdsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.⁵ Silas was listed as a neighbor of James Robert Pruitt on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household Number 71, Hebberdsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.⁵