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Henry "Harry" Hensley (bef 1753) and Barbara Angel of Rowan, Surry, Burke Buncombe and Yancey Co, NC[Commentary] [Children] [Researcher List] [Register Report] [A Note about sources] [How to contact me] [Home] I (Marty Grant) am not related to Henry Hensley as far as I know. First of all, I need to say that there has been a great deal of misinformation passed around on Henry Hensley and his family. I'm hoping that with this web page, I'll be able to correct a lot of those errors, and dispel old inaccurate family myths regarding this family. Henry Hensley was born before 1753, presumably in Virginia. I base his approximate birth year on several things. First of all, he was listed as age "45 and up" on the 1800 census, so that shows he was born before 1755. Second, he was listed on the 1774 Tax List (Surry Co, NC) as a tithable, so that probably shows he was at least 21 then. That would put his birth year at ca 1753 or before. Third, he was listed with his father Benjamin on the 1768 tax list (Rowan Co, NC) and that he probably means he was between 16 and 21 then, so born between ca 1747 and ca 1752. Henry Hensley is a proven child of Benjamin and Elizabeth Hensley. The primary proof is the 1768 tax list for Rowan Co, NC where Benjamin Hensley is taxed, and also taxed for his "sons James and Harry". The record actually lists them as his sons, so that is good proof. He also fits based on circumstantial evidence, though we don't need any of that in this case. I don't know where Henry was born precisely, but it was most likely in Virginia (some list North Carolina, but that is not likely). His father Benjamin did not come into North Carolina until the 1760's. I don't know where Benjamin was in the 1750's, as there were several men named Benjamin Hensley turning up in VA records then. I don't know (yet) which one was Henry's father, so I can't narrow down what county he was probably born in. Henry Hensley was often referred to as "Harry", which was a common nickname for "Henry". Henry Hensley came with his parents and siblings from Virginia into Western North Carolina in the 1760's. They settled in Rowan Co, NC in an area that later became Surry County (and later became Stokes County). Henry Hensley first appeared on the records in 1768 when he was listed on the Rowan Co, NC tax list. His father Benjamin was listed and taxed for 3 tithables, including himself and his "sons James and Harry". So this record shows that Henry was Benjamin's son, and James' brother. In 1771, Surry County was formed from the section of Rowan where the Hensleys lived. It was around this timeframe (ca 1771-1773) that Henry Hensley married Barbara Angel in Surry Co, NC. Barbara (or "Barbary") was born ca 1754/55 in North Carolina (based on the 1850 census record showing her as age 95, and born in North Carolina). Barbara is a proven child of Charles Angel and Sibella (Washington). There is some bad information going around that Henry was married twice, second to "Mary Elizabeth Halen", however, this is totally wrong. Henry married Barbara Angel before 1773 and she was still living as of 1850, so if he couldn't have married "a second time", as Barbara outlived him. Others list this fictitious wife as his first wife and mother of his child "Henry Halen Hensley" who was born in 1781. This also does not work, as Henry married Barbara before 1773. These dates are contradictory. I don't know where this information about "Mary Elizabeth Halen" originated, but as far as I can tell, there is no truth to it. If Henry was married before Barbara Angel, then it was a brief marriage, and there were no known children. There is a surviving 1771 and 1772 tax list for Surry Co, NC, but Henry was not listed on either one. That probably means that he was not yet 21 then. On 17 Jul 1773, Charles Angel (Henry's father-in-law) made his Will in Surry Co, NC (recorded in Surry Co, NC Will Book 1 page 68). He mentioned his plantation on the south side of the Dan River and on the north side of the Dan River. He named his wife Sibbela, and several children including three daughters who were married to Hensleys: Jamima Hansly ... Frances Hansly ... Barbra Hansly ... (Thanks to Laura Schreibman for sharing this Will). Though Charles Angel had three daughters who married Hensley men, his Will did not state who their husbands were. We know Barbara Angel was married to Henry Hensley from other sources, but we don't yet know who Jamima and Frances Angel married, though it is likely they were married to brothers of Henry Hensley. Henry Hensley was listed on the 1774 tax list in Surry Co, NC. Apparently all of these Hensleys moved to Henry Co, VA by 1778 (Henry Co, VA bordered Surry Co, NC in those days). Henry Hensley and several of his siblings were listed on the 1778 tax list (or militia list) in Henry Co, VA. This was the Revolutionary War timeframe, and I believe Henry and his siblings and some cousins all served in the same Henry Co, VA Militia unit. I do not have the records, but Laura Schreibman and others have searched these records carefully and found several Hensleys, including Henry Hensley serving in Jonathan Hanby's Company, which was at the Battle of Guilford Court House (North Carolina). Henry Hensley was listed on the 1783 tax list in Henry Co, VA. Henry Hensley was listed on the 1784 tax list in Henry Co, VA. Henry Hensley and many (or all) of his siblings moved from Henry Co, VA to Western North Carolina in the mid 1780's. They settled in what is now both Yancey and Madison Co, NC, but was still part of Burke County at that time. The 1787 State Census for Burke County, NC shows four Hensley households listed, however, the edge of the pages were damaged, so none of the given names survived, so I can't really tell which was which. However, one of these was certainly Henry Hensley. The other three were probably Hickman, James and Benjamin Hensley. I'm including the listing that I think is Henry's, but keep in mind that it could be one of the other Hensleys instead. 1784-1787 NC census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1787 Burke Co, NC pg 15 --- Hensley 1-3-4-0-0 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 21 - 60 (1726-1766) Henry HENSLEY (bef 1755) s/o Benj & Elizabeth 3 Male(s) -21 +60 (1766-1787) Henry HENSLEY (1780/81) Son James HENSLEY (1779/80) Son Washington HENSLEY (1774/84) son 4 Female(s) all ages (bef 1787) Barbara ANGEL Hensley (1754/55) wife Barbara HENSLEY (1774/84) daughter Daughter? (Bef 1787) Daughter? (Bef 1787)
Henry Hensley was listed on the 1790 census in Burke County, NC in the 12th Company. He was listed between Elijah Bunis and John Renfren (probably "Rentfrow"). Several relatives were very close by as well, including John Hensley (2 houses away), and a little further away, but in the same company was James Hensley and Hickman Hensley (Henry's brothers). 1790 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1790 Burke Co, NC pg 110 Henry Hensly 1-5-5-0-0 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 16 and Up (before 1774) Henry HENSLEY (bef 1753) s/o Benjamin & Eliz 5 Male(s) under 16 (1774/1790) Son? (1774/90) Washington (1774/84) -> Hd 1800 Son? (1774/84) James HENSLEY (1779/80) son Son? (1774/84) Henry HENSLEY (1780/81) son Son? (1784/90) Son? (1784/90) Lewis HENSLEY (1784/90) Son 5 Female(s) any age (before 1790) Barbara ANGEL Hensley (1754/55) wife Daughter? (Bef 1790) --> gone by 1800 Daughter? (Bef 1790) --> gone by 1800 Daughter? (1774/84) Daughter? (1784/90) In 1791, Buncombe County was created from the section of Burke County where Henry Hensley and family resided. In April 1792, Henry Hensley, Hickman Hensley and others were ordered to be on a jury to lay off a road from Waggon Ford of Rime Creek to Turkey Cove to Robert Hintons on Lindseys Creek of Cove River. (Buncombe Co, NC Court Minutes, published in Old Buncombe Co, NC Genealogical Society Journal). In Jul 1792, Henry Hensley, James Hensley and others were ordered to be on a jury to lay off a road from Ivy River to Caney River. (Buncombe Co, NC Court Minutes, published in Old Buncombe Co, NC Genealogical Society Journal). In April 1793, Henry Hensley, John Hensley and others were ordered to appear as Jurors for the next court, the July 1793 term. (Buncombe Co, NC Court Minutes, published in Old Buncombe Co, NC Genealogical Society Journal). In July 1793, "Harry Hensely" was listed on a Grand Jury. (Buncombe Co, NC Court Minutes, published in Old Buncombe Co, NC Genealogical Society Journal). In Court in July 1793, it was ordered that Colbert Hensley, John Hensley, Harry Hensley and others were to be a jury to view and lay off a road from Hintons Mill the nearest and best way to Austin Choates on Ivy River. (Buncombe Co, NC Court Minutes, published in Old Buncombe Co, NC Genealogical Society Journal). In April 1794, it was ordered that Henry Hensley, James Hensley, John Hensley, Colbert Hensley and others were to be a jury to view and lay off a road from Hintons Mill on Caney River the nearest and best way to Austin Choates on Ivy River. (Buncombe Co, NC Court Minutes, published in Old Buncombe Co, NC Genealogical Society Journal). Henry Hensley was listed on the 1800 census in Buncombe Co, NC. Unfortunately this census was alphabetical, so I can't tell who Henry's neighbors were. Henry had 1 slave according to the 1800 census (he had none back in 1790). 1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1800 Buncombe Co, NC pg 172 Henry Hensley 42201-21101-0-1 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 45 & up (before 1755) Henry HENSLEY (bef 1755) s/o Benjamin & Eliz 2 Male(s) 16-25 (1774-1784) Son? (1774/84) James (1779/80) --> Hd 1810 Son? (1774/84) Henry (1780/81) --> Hd 1810 2 Male(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Son? (1784/90) Lewis (1784/90) --> Hd 1810 Son? (1784/90) --> gone by 1810 (unless 1784/94) 4 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Son? (1790/1800) Benjamin (1792/93) –> Hd 1810 Son? (1790/1800) –> gone by 1810 (unless 1784/94) William A. HENSLEY (1797/98) son Son? (1790/1800) --> gone by 1810 1 Female(s) 45 & up (before 1755) Barbara ANGEL Hensley (1754/55) wife 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1774-1784) Daughter (1774/84) --> gone by 1810 1 Female(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Daughter (1784/90) 2 Female(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Barbara HENSLEY (1792) daughter Zania HENSLEY (1792/93) daughter Henry Hensley was listed on the 1810 census in Buncombe Co, NC. He was listed between Jesse Hews and John Gardner. James Hensley (c1780), Washington Hensley (1774/84) and John Hensley (1794/1800) were all fairly close by as well. Henry had 1 slave, just as he did back in 1800. 1810 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1810 Buncombe Co, NC pg 78 Harry Hensly 01101-01201-0-1 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 45 and up (bef 1765) Henry HENSLEY (bef 1755) s/o Benjamin & Eliz 1 Male(s) 16-25 (1784-1794) Son? (1784/94) –> gone by 1820 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) William A. HENSLEY (1797/98) son 1 Female(s) 45 & up (before 1765) Barbara ANGEL Hensley (1754/55) wife 2 Female(s) 16-25 (1784-1794) Daughter? (1784/90) --> gone by 1820 Barbara HENSLEY (1792) daughter --> m by 1812 1 Female(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) Zania HENSLEY (1792/93) daughter Henry Hensley was listed on the 1820 census in Buncombe Co, NC. He was just two houses from his probable son Benjamin Hensley (c1793). Henry was listed between William Bird and Stephen Edwards. As in both 1800 and 1810, he had 1 slave listed. This census provided more details on the slaves, and shows one female slave in the "26" column, which I believe means she was between age 15 and 25, or born ca 1794/1805. (In 1822 Henry sold a Negro girl named "Dice" to William Hensley, so this is probably her.). 1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1820 Buncombe Co, NC pg 100 Harry Hensley (Sen) 101301-00101 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 45 & up (before 1775) Henry HENSLEY (bef 1755) s/o Benjamin & Eliz 3 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Son? (1794/1804) * Not in 1820 (unless 1784/94) William A. HENSLEY (1797/98) Son Son? Grandson? (1802/1804) Not in 1810) 1 Male(s) 16-17 (1802-1804) * 1 Male(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Son? Grandson? (1815/20) –> w/William A in 1830 1 Female(s) 45 & up (before 1775) Barbara ANGEL Hensley (1754/55) wife 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Zania HENSLEY (1792/93) daughter Henry Hensley died sometime between 1820 and 1830 in Buncombe (now Yancey) Co, NC. Barbara Angel Hensley lived out her remaining years with her son William A. Hensley. She was apparently with him in the 1830 and 1840 census (or at least he had someone her age with him then), and she was still with him for the 1850 census in Washington Co, TN. She was listed as 95 years old, and born in North Carolina.
1850 WASHINGTON CO, TN Page 198 House/Family # 1342/1371 - 4th Subdivision Twp HENSLY WILLIAM A 52 M W FARMER NC 1797/1798 HENSLY LUCINDA 45 F W NC 1804/1805 HENSLY ROBERT B 18 M W FARMER NC 1831/1832 HENSLY ELIZABETH 16 F W NC 1833/1834 HENSLY JANE 14 F W NC 1835/1836 HENSLY RICHMOND 12 M W NC 1837/1838 HENSLY JOHN 9 M W NC 1840/1841 HENSLY BARBARY 6 F W NC 1843/1844 HENSLY SILAS 4 M W NC 1845/1846 HENSLY BARBARY 95 F W NC 1754/1755 HENSLY ZANA 57 F W NC 1792/1793 Barbara Angel Hensley died sometime between 1850 and 1860 in Washington Co, TN. ChildrenHenry and Barbara had a very large family according to the census records. I have a list of children for them, that I believe to be fairly accurate, but I can't prove them all. In fact, there are only three children that I'm absolutely positive of: William A. Hensley (1798-1889), since Barbara was with him in 1830, 1840 and 1850. Also with him those same years (and 1860) was an apparent sister Zania Hensley (c1793). Therefore, in my mind, only Zania and William A. are proven. One more proven child is Barbara Hensley who married Holland Higgins. They are proven by a letter written in 1892 by their grandson John S. Higgins. Unknown Daughter (before 1790) Unknown Daughter (before 1790) Unknown Son (1774/1790). Henry Hensley had an apparent son this age with him in 1790 (5 sons "under 16", or born ca 1774/90). One of these five was gone by 1800, so probably had married or died by then. I suspect that this is Washington Hensley (1774/84). He first appeared on the 1800 census, and in 1810 was just a few houses from Henry Hensley. He moved to Wayne Co, TN by 1820. I have no direct proof that Washington Hensley is a son of Henry and Barbara, but the 1892 letter written by John S. Higgins to his Cousin William Holland Higgins states that their grandmother (Barbara Hensley Holland) had a brother named "Washington". This letter is the only evidence (other than circumstantial evidence) showing that Washington was a child of Henry and Barbara. See his own page for additional information. Unknown Daughter (before 1790). In 1790, Henry Hensley had 5 females listed with him, 1 of which was his wife Barbara, the other 4 were presumably daughters. Two of those girls were no longer with him in 1800. This was one of those two who were gone. Presumably, she either married or died in the 1790/1800 timeframe, I have no clue who this daughter might have been. Unknown Daughter (before 1790). In 1790, Henry Hensley had 5 females listed with him, 1 of which was his wife Barbara, the other 4 were presumably daughters. Two of those girls were no longer with him in 1800. This was one of those two who were gone. Presumably, she either married or died in the 1790/1800 timeframe, I have no clue who this daughter might have been. Unknown Son (1774/84). Henry Hensley had an apparent son this age with him for the 1790 census (age "under 16", born ca 1774/90) and with him in 1800 (age 16-25, born ca 1774/84), but he was gone by 1810, so married or dead by then. I believe this might actually be James Hensley (c1780). James married Nancy --- (perhaps "Anderson") in the 1800-1810 timeframe, and he was just a few houses from Henry Hensley on the 1810 census. I have no direct evidence that James is Henry's son, and the circumstantial evidence is sparse as well, but it is a good fit. James really doesn't fit anywhere else. However, some good solid evidence connecting them would be helpful. Unknown Son (1774/84). Henry Hensley had an apparent son this age with him for the 1790 census (age "under 16", born ca 1774/90) and with him in 1800 (age 16-25, born ca 1774/84), but he was gone by 1810, so married or dead by then. I believe this is probably Henry Hensley (c1781). Henry (Jr) married Mary Howard ca 1803. I have no direct evidence that Henry Jr is Henry's son, and the circumstantial evidence is sparse as well, but it is a good fit. Henry Jr really doesn't fit anywhere else. However, some good solid evidence connecting them would be helpful. Since he and Lewis Hensley married sisters, that supports (but doesn't prove) that they may be brothers. Unknown Daughter (1774/84). Henry Hensley had an apparent daughter this age with him for the 1790 census (no ages given, so born before 1790) and with him in 1800 (age 16-25, born ca 1774/84), but she was gone by 1810, so married or dead by then. I don't know who this might have been. Unknown Son (1784/90). Henry Hensley had an apparent son this age with him for the 1790 census (age "under 16", born ca 1774/90) and with him in 1800 (age 10-15, born ca 1784/90), but he was gone by 1810, so married or dead by then. I suspect that this was Lewis Hensley (c1784/90). Lewis married Nancy Howard in 1803. I have no direct evidence that Lewis is Henry's son, and the circumstantial evidence is sparse as well, but it is a good fit. Lewis really doesn't fit anywhere else. However, some good solid evidence connecting them would be helpful. Since he and Henry Hensley (Jr) married sisters, that supports (but doesn't prove) that they may be brothers. Unknown Son (1784/90). Henry Hensley had an apparent son this age with him for the 1790 census (age "under 16", born ca 1774/90) and with him in 1800 (age 10-15, born ca 1784/90). I'm not sure if this son was still home with Henry in 1810 or not. In 1810, Henry had 1 son with him age 16-25 (born ca 1784/94). This could be this son, or it could be one of those he had born ca 1790/1800. I can't narrow it down enough from the 1810 census enumerations to be sure. This son (1784/90) was not with Henry by 1820, so married or dead by then for sure. I have no strong suspects for who this child was. Unknown Daughter (1784/90). Henry Hensley had an apparent daughter this age with him for the 1790 census (no ages given, so born before 1790) and with him in 1800 (age 10-15, born ca 1784/90). She was still home with Henry in 1810 (age 16-25, born ca 1784/94), but she was gone by 1820, so married or dead by then. I don't know who this might have been. Unknown Son (1790/1800). Henry Hensley had an apparent son this age with him for the 1800 census (age "under 10", born ca 1790/1800), but he was gone by 1810, so married or dead by then. I believe this could be Benjamin Hensley (c1793). Benjamin married Louisa --- ca 1807. I have no direct proof that Benjamin was a son of Henry, but he fits, and he was near him on the 1820 census. He apparently named one of his sons "Henry", so that is good clue. Unknown Son (1790/1800). Henry Hensley had an apparent son this age with him for the 1800 census (age "under 10", born ca 1790/1800), but he was gone by 1810, so married or dead by then. I don't know who this was. Unknown Son (1790/1800). Henry Hensley had an apparent son this age with him for the 1800 census (age "under 10", born ca 1790/1800). I don't know if he was still with Henry in 1810. Henry did have 1 son age 16-25 with him in 1810 (born ca 1784/94) which could be this son, if born ca 1790/94, or it could be an older son born ca 1784/90. In 1820 there was a male born ca 1794/1804 with Henry, who could be this same person. The only way to reconcile all three census records (1800= ca 1790/1800; 1810= ca 1784/94; and 1820= ca 1794/1804) is for a person born ca 1794. I don't know who this was. Barbara Hensley was born ca 1790/91 in Buncombe (now Yancey) Co, NC. I have her birth date as 27 Dec 1792, which I think is from her tombstone at the Higgins Chapel Cemetery in Unicoi Co, TN. She was apparently with Henry Hensley for the 1800 census (age "under 10", born ca 1790/1800) and with him in 1810 (age 16-25, born ca 1784/94). Barbara (also known as "Barbary") Hensley married Holland Higgins ca 1810/1812 in Buncombe (now Yancey Co, NC). I have not yet them on the 1820 census, though I think they had moved over into neighboring Washington Co, TN by that time. Holland Higgins was killed by David Greer "a Turk" on 30 Nov 1824. I have not yet looked for Barbara Higgins on the 1830 and 1840 census, but I suspect she was listed on the Washington Co, TN census for those years. She was living with her son Samuel Higgins in 1850, in Washington Co, TN. I don't have this listing typed up yet. Barbara died in Washington (now Unicoi) Co, TN on 17 Jun 1882. Much of what I have on this family is from a letter written by John Higgins (1835) to his 1st cousin William Holland Higgins. The letter was dated 18 Jan 1892, Flag Pond, TN. (Thanks to Kenneth C. Wilde and Laura Schreibman for sharing this with me).
Zana Hensley was born ca 1792/93 in Buncombe (now Yancey) Co, NC. She was apparently with Henry Hensley for the 1800 census (age "under 10", born ca 1790/1800) and with him in 1810 (age 16-25, born ca 1784/94), and with him in 1820 (age 16-25, born ca 1794/1804). She apparently never married. After her fathers death in the 1820's, Zana continued living with her widowed mother and with her brother William A. Hensley. Zana was apparently with William for the 1830 census (age 30-39, born ca 1790/1800), and with him still in 1840 (age 40-49, born ca 1790/1800). She was with him still for the 1850 census listed as age 57 (born ca 1792/93), and with him still in 1860 (age 67, born ca 1792/93). I didn't find her in 1870, so I suspect she died ca 1860/70 in Washington Co, TN. William A. Hensley was born ca 1797/98 in Buncombe (now Yancey) Co, NC. He was apparently with Henry Hensley for the 1800 census (age "under 10", born ca 1790/1800) and with him in 1810 (age 10-15, born ca 1794/1800), and with him in 1820 (age 16-25, born ca 1794/1804). William A. Hensley was listed as head of household in 1830 Buncombe Co, NC with (apparently) his widowed mother and several siblings and other relatives residing with him. His mother continued residing with him, and was apparently with him in 1840 and she was definitely with him in 1850. This fact is what makes me positive that William is a son of Henry and Barbara, the fact that she lived with him for over 20 years after Henry died. See his own page for additional information. Unknown Son (1802/04). Henry Hensley had no apparent son this age with him in 1810. However, in 1820 he had 3 males age 16-25 living with him (born ca 1794/1804). One of the three was also enumerated in the age 16-17 column (born ca 1802/1804). (This column included any males age 16 and 17. These males would also be enumerated in the 16-25 age group). I don't know who this is. Since he wasn't with Henry in 1810, it seems likely that he was not his son, but possibly a grandson, nephew or other boarder. Unknown Son (1815/20). Henry Hensley had an apparent son this age with him for the 1820 census (age "under 10", born ca 1810/20). In 1830, William A. Hensley (1798) (Henry's son) had several "extra" people with him including his mother and sister. He also had an "extra" male age 10-14, (born ca 1815/20) who could be the same person from 1820. I don't know who this was. He probably was not a son of Henry and Barbara, as Barbara would have been 60 years old in 1815. However, he could be a grandson, nephew or other boarder. Researcher ListPersons researching this family (click here for data on how to get on or off of this list):
Register Report1. Henry "Harry"1 Hensley, born bef 1753 in VA; died 1820/30 in Buncombe Co, NC, son of Benjamin Hensley and Elizabeth (---). He married bef 17 Jul 1773 in VA Barbara Angel, born 1754/55 in NC; died 1850/60 in Washington Co, TN, daughter of Charles Angel and Sibella Washington.
Children of Henry "Harry" Hensley and Barbara Angel were as follows: 2 i Washington2 Hensley, born 1774/84 in Henry Co, VA. + 3 ii James2 Hensley, born 1779/80 in Henry Co, VA; died 16 Oct 1859 in Clay Co, KY. He married Nancy (---). + 4 iii Henry2 Hensley, born 1780/81 in Burke Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died 1850/60 in Yancey Co, NC. He married Mary W Howard. + 5 iv Lewis2 Hensley, born 1784/90 in Burke Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died 1846 in Harlan Co, KY. He married Nancy Howard. + 6 v Barbara2 Hensley, born 27 Dec 1792 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died 17 Jun 1882 in Unicoi Co, TN. She married Holland Higgins. + 7 vi Benjamin2 Hensley, born 1792/93 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died 1860/62 in Washington Co, TN (now Unicoi Co, TN). He married Louisa (---). 8 vii Zania2 Hensley, born 1792/93 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1860 in Washington Co, TN. + 9 viii William A2 Hensley, born 18 Sep 1798 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died 5 Nov 1889 in Unicoi Co, TN. He married Lucinda Maney.
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3. James2 Hensley (Henry "Harry"1), born 1779/80 in Henry Co, VA; died 16 Oct 1859 in Clay Co, KY. He married in 1800/10 in Buncombe Co, NC Nancy (---), born 1787/88 in VA; died 18 Jul 1862 in Clay Co, KY.
Children of James Hensley and Nancy (---) were as follows: + 10 i Levi3 Hensley, born 1815/16 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC). He married Anna (---).
4. Henry2 Hensley (Henry "Harry"1), born 1780/81 in Burke Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died 1850/60 in Yancey Co, NC. He married in 1800/10 in Buncombe Co, NC Mary W Howard, born 1787/88 in VA; died 1870/80 in Yancey Co, NC, daughter of Samuel Howard and Chloe Osborne.
Children of Henry Hensley and Mary W Howard were as follows: + 11 i Nancy Verlin3 Hensley, born 1814/15 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died in Unicoi Co, TN. She married David Shelton. + 12 ii Andrew Jackson3 Hensley, born 1817/18 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died aft 1880 in Yancey Co, NC. He married Nancy (---). + 13 iii Wallace3 Hensley, born 1817/18 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died 1870/80 in Yancey Co, NC. He married (1) Mariah (---); (2) Emaline (---). + 14 iv Henry3 Hensley, born 1825/26 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died 1870/80 in Yancey Co, NC. He married Jane A (---).
5. Lewis2 Hensley (Henry "Harry"1), born 1784/90 in Burke Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died 1846 in Harlan Co, KY. He married on 1 Sep 1803 in Knox Co, KY (now Harlan Co, KY) Nancy Howard, born 1789/90 in VA; died aft 1860 in Breathitt Co, KY, daughter of Samuel Howard and Chloe Osborne.
Children of Lewis Hensley and Nancy Howard were as follows: + 15 i Andrew3 Hensley, born 1809/10 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC). He married Happy Pink Howard. + 16 ii Samuel3 Hensley, born 1817/18 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC). He married Mary "Polly" Howard. + 17 iii George Washington3 Hensley, born 1819/20 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died in Harlan Co, KY. He married Sarah Noe.
6. Barbara2 Hensley (Henry "Harry"1), born 27 Dec 1792 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died 17 Jun 1882 in Unicoi Co, TN. She married in 1810/12 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC) Holland Higgins, born 1779 in VA; died 30 Nov 1824 in Washington Co, TN, son of (---) Higgins and Margaret "Peggy" Ellis.
Children of Barbara Hensley and Holland Higgins were as follows: + 18 i Ellis3 Higgins, born 9 Feb 1812 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC). He married Ruth Tilson. + 19 ii John3 Higgins, born 1813 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died 15 May 1891. He married Lucinda (---). + 20 iii Sarah "Sallie"3 Higgins, born 1815/16 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC). She married Hugh H Bell. 21 iv Nancy3 Higgins, born in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC). 22 v James3 Higgins, born 1816/17 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC). + 23 vi Samuel3 Higgins, born 1818/19 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC). He married Elizabeth (---). + 24 vii Barbara3 Higgins, born 1821/22 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died aft 1880 in Unicoi Co, TN. She married Armstrong Hensley. + 25 viii George Washington3 Higgins, born 1825/26 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died abt 1861/65. He married Mary (---). 26 ix Malinda3 Higgins, born in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC). 27 x Margaret3 Higgins, born in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC).
7. Benjamin2 Hensley (Henry "Harry"1), born 1792/93 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died 1860/62 in Washington Co, TN (now Unicoi Co, TN). He married in 1800/08 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC) Louisa (---), born 1790/91 in VA; died 1860/70 in Washington Co, TN (now Unicoi Co, TN).
Children of Benjamin Hensley and Louisa (---) were as follows: + 28 i John3 Hensley, born 1807/08 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died aft 1880 in Unicoi Co, TN. He married (1) Usla (---); (2) Mary Cordelia Bailey. + 29 ii William S3 Hensley, born 1810/11 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died 1860/70 in Washington Co, TN (now Unicoi Co, TN). He married Mary (---). + 30 iii Lewis3 Hensley, born 1811/12 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died aft 1880 in Unicoi Co, TN. He married Elizabeth Metcalf. + 31 iv Nancy3 Hensley, born 1810/15 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC). She married Jason Harris. + 32 v Benjamin3 Hensley, born 1819/20 in Washington Co, TN (now Unicoi Co, TN). He married Elizabeth (---).
9. William A2 Hensley (Henry "Harry"1), born 18 Sep 1798 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died 5 Nov 1889 in Unicoi Co, TN. He married in 1830/33 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC) Lucinda Maney, born 1804/05 in NC; died aft 1880 in Unicoi Co, TN.
Children of William A Hensley and Lucinda Maney were as follows: + 33 i Robert Burton3 Hensley, born 2 Mar 1833 in Yancey Co, NC; died 25 Feb 1905 in Unicoi Co, TN. He married Catherine J Edwards. 34 ii Elizabeth3 Hensley, born 1833/34 in Yancey Co, NC. + 35 iii Louisa Jane3 Hensley, born 1835/36 in Yancey Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Unicoi Co, TN. She married Howell Edwards. 36 iv Richmond3 Hensley, born 1837/38 in Yancey Co, NC. + 37 v John3 Hensley, born 1840/41 in Yancey Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Unicoi Co, TN. He married Mary K Edwards. 38 vi Barbary3 Hensley, born 1843/44 in Yancey Co, NC. + 39 vii Silas3 Hensley, born 2 Nov 1845 in Yancey Co, NC; died 2 Nov 1935 in Unicoi Co, TN. He married Sarah (---).
Generation 3
10. Levi3 Hensley (James2, Henry "Harry"1), born 1815/16 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC). He married in 1830/32 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC) Anna (---), born 1819/20 in NC.
Children of Levi Hensley and Anna (---) were as follows: + 40 i Squire4 Hensley, born 1831/32 in Yancey Co, NC. He married Elizabeth (---). + 41 ii Andrew4 Hensley, born 1834/35 in Yancey Co, NC. He married Sylvania (---). 42 iii John4 Hensley, born 1836/37 in Yancey Co, NC. 43 iv Matilda4 Hensley, born 1837/38 in Yancey Co, NC. 44 v Sally4 Hensley, born 1839/40 in Yancey Co, NC. 45 vi Henry4 Hensley, born 1844/45 in Clay Co, KY. 46 vii Judy4 Hensley, born 1846/47 in Clay Co, KY. 47 viii Isham4 Hensley, born 1848/49 in Clay Co, KY. 48 ix Julian4 Hensley, born 1852/53 in Clay Co, KY. 49 x Mary4 Hensley, born 1853/54 in Clay Co, KY.
11. Nancy Verlin3 Hensley (Henry2, Henry "Harry"1), born 1814/15 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died in Unicoi Co, TN. She married in 1830/34 in Yancey Co, NC David Shelton, born 1813/14 in NC.
Children of Nancy Verlin Hensley and David Shelton were as follows: 50 i Elizabeth4 Shelton, born 1833/34 in Yancey Co, NC. 51 ii Samuel4 Shelton, born 1835/36 in Yancey Co, NC. 52 iii Esau4 Shelton, born 1836/37 in Yancey Co, NC. 53 iv Sarah4 Shelton, born 1838/39 in Yancey Co, NC. 54 v Nicy4 Shelton, born 1839/40 in Yancey Co, NC. 55 vi Silva4 Shelton, born 1843/44 in Yancey Co, NC. 56 vii William4 Shelton, born 1845/46 in Yancey Co, NC. 57 viii James4 Shelton, born 1846/47 in Yancey Co, NC. 58 ix Caroline4 Shelton, born 1848/49 in Yancey Co, NC.
12. Andrew Jackson3 Hensley (Henry2, Henry "Harry"1), born 1817/18 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died aft 1880 in Yancey Co, NC. He married in 1840/42 in Yancey Co, NC Nancy (---), born 1819/20 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC); died aft 1880 in Yancey Co, NC.
Children of Andrew Jackson Hensley and Nancy (---) were as follows: 59 i Wallace4 Hensley, born 1841/42 in Yancey Co, NC. 60 ii Cornelius4 Hensley, born 1845/46 in Yancey Co, NC. 61 iii Lorenzo4 Hensley, born 1848/49 in Yancey Co, NC. He married in 1860/70 in Yancey Co, NC Rachel (---), born 1846/47 in NC; died 1870/80 in Yancey Co, NC. 62 iv Sarah L4 Hensley, born 1850/51 in Yancey Co, NC. 63 v Phebe C4 Hensley, born 1854/55 in Yancey Co, NC. She married on 10 Jun 1877 in Yancey Co, NC Abraham Ledford, born 1851/52 in Yancey Co, NC. + 64 vi Enos4 Hensley, born 1856/57 in Yancey Co, NC. He married Vira Ledford. 65 vii Mary J4 Hensley, born 1857/58 in Yancey Co, NC. 66 viii Martha A4 Hensley, born 1870/71 in Yancey Co, NC.
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