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The author (Marty Grant) is not related to Isom Hensley
as far as can be proven. He did live in the same county (Scott Co.,
VA) as my ancestor Larkin
Hensley (c1761-1806), though he moved there several years after Larkin
died.
Special Thanks to Jim Brown, Peg Shannon, and Ruthe Muench for information shared on
this family.
Isom Hensley was born ca 1797/98 per his age of 52
on the 1850 census. The 1860 and 1870 census show him as 61 and 71 both of
which works out to ca 1798/99.
He was born in Tennessee per the same sources (1850, 1860
& 1870 census.) I would suspect he was born in Sullivan County, though
Hawkins is also a possibility, but I believe his father was in Sullivan in
the 1790's.
I have seen no direct proof of who Isom Hensley's parents
were, but it seems very likely that he is a son of
Isom Hensley (1760/70-1849).
This is based entirely on circumstantial evidence, though quite
compelling. They were both in the same area for many years, Isom Sr's
other children (also not proven) were associated with Isom Jr, and so
forth. This isn't solid evidence that Isom Jr is a son of Isom Sr, but it
is the best we can find at present. I am quite confident that it is
correct.
Isom Hensley would have been about 2 years old by the time
of the 1800 census. Unfortunately this census is lost for Tennessee and
Virginia.
Isom Hensley would have been about 12 years old by the
time of the 1810 census. Unfortunately this census is lost for Tennessee
and much of Virginia. He lived in Scott Co., VA later on. In 1810 Scott
didn't exist yet, but the territory was still part of Washington, Lee and
Russell Counties. The 1810 census survives for Washington, but not Lee and
Russell. There were Hensleys in Washington County in 1810. Isom Sr was not
listed there, and I suspect he was still in Tennessee at that point, and
so was his probable son Isom Jr.
Looking at those Hensleys in Washington Co., VA
in 1810. Two of the five have sons about Isom's age:
William Hensley (1765/84) had two boys aged 10-15 (1794/1804).
Either of those could easily be Isom Hensley (c1798). Fielding Hensley (1761). had one son
that age. I seriously doubt Isom was a son of William or Fielding. The
primary reason is that they lived in the eastern part of Scott County near
the Washington County line, whereas Isom and his kin lived in the central
part on the Tennessee line. This doesn't preclude them all being related,
but it suggests some distance.
Isom Hensley would have turned 16 years old around 1814 or
thereabouts. He does not appear on the Scott County tax lists until 1825,
so he was probably still in Tennessee up until that point.
Isom Hensley would have been about 22 by the time of the
1820 census. He was not listed on his own, at least not in Virginia. He
was probably still in Tennessee at this point. Unfortunately the 1820
census is lost for Eastern Tennessee including Sullivan and Hawkins
Counties.
Sometime before ca 1820 Isom Hensley married Jane
McDavid either in Scott Co., VA or Hawkins Co., TN. She was born ca
1799/1800 per her age of 50 on the 1850 census (and 60 and 70 on the 1860
and 1870 census). Those same records show her born in Tennessee. I have
seen no proof that she was a McDavid, but Jim Brown and others believe so,
and it does fit. Michael McDavid (1760/70) was a neighbor of theirs for
many years, and they named a son Michael Hensley. Michael McDavid was the
proven father of Catherine McDavid who married
Samuel Hensley, Isom's
suspected brother.
Isom Hensley Jr was on the 1825 tax list in Scott
Co., VA with 1 white
male over 16 and no horses. His father Isom Sr was also listed as was his
brother Benjamin. None of them were listed in 1824, so they must have
moved there around that time (mid to late 1824 or very early 1825).
Isom Hensley was not on the 1826 tax list for some
reason, though his father was listed as Isom Sr. Isom Jr probably
went back across the border for a few years. He was not listed on
the Scott County tax lists in 1827, 1828, 1829 or 1830.
Isom Hensley was listed on
the 1830 census in Hawkins Co., TN. Several other Hensleys were in the
county, but none were listed nearby. Michael McDavid (1760/70) was next
door. Perhaps he is Jane's father. That would explain the name of their
child "Michael Hensley."
1830 census analysis (based on
available evidence): (Explanation of
this census)
1830 Hawkins Co., TN pg 61 Isham Hensley 1200010000000-1000010000000
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 30-39 (1790-1800) Isom Hensley (1797/98)
2 Male(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Son? (1820/25) James M. Hensley (c1821)
Michael Hensley (1822/23) Son
1 Male(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Isom Hensley (1827/28) Son
1 Female(s) 30-39 (1790-1800) Jane McDavid Hensley (1799/1800) Wife
1 Female(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Daughter? (c1826)
On the 1832 Scott Co., VA Tax List, there is a listing for
Isom Hensley and one for Isom F. Hensley. Presumably one of these is Isom
Sr, the other Jr, but I don't know which is which. I would guess
that the one with the "F" initial is the younger man, for middle names
were very uncommon for people in Isom Sr's generation. Isom had 1 white
male over 16 and either 2 or 3 horses, while Isom F. had 1 male over 16
and no horses.
Isom Hensley was on the 1833 tax list with 1 white
male over 16, and 2 horses. I believe this is Jr, but it could be Sr. Only
one person of this name was listed.
Isom Hensley was on the 1834 tax list with 1 white
male over 16, and 1 horse.
Isom Hensley was on the 1835 tax list with 1 white
male over 16, and 1 horse.
Isom Hensley was on the 1836 tax list with 1 white
male over 16, and no horses.
Isom Hensley was on the 1837 tax list with 2 white
males over 16, and no horses. The second white male over 16 could be his
oldest son (who is probably James-1821). Michael (c1823) wasn't quite 16
yet.
Isom Hensley was on the 1838 tax list with 2 white
males over 16, and no horses.
Isom Hensley was on the 1839 tax list with 2 white
males over 16, and no horses. By this time Michael (c1823) would be over
16, and this second male could be him. The 2nd male from 1837 and 1838 is
probably the James Hensley who appears on the 1839 list for the first time in
his own name. It is impossible to say for sure though. James was a
neighbor of Isom's in 1850.
Isom Hensley is listed on the 1840 census in Scott Co.,
VA. There are other Hensleys there too, but none listed nearby. Once again
Michael McDavid (1760/70) was nearby, just two houses away. Mathias
McDavid (1810/20) was next door, perhaps a brother-in-law. (They did name
a child "Mathias Hensley.") Several of the other nearby surnames were the
same as in 1830 in Hawkins Co., TN. Perhaps they didn't move at all, but
the border was adjusted or uncertain.
1840 census analysis (based on
available evidence): (Explanation of
this census)
1840 Scott Co, VA pg 298 Isom Hensley 2021010000000-1010010000000
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) Isom Hensley (1797/98)
1 Male(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) Michael Hensley (1822/23) Son
2 Male(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Isom Hensley (1827/28) Son
William Hensley (1832/33) Son
2 Male(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Samuel Hensley (1835/36) Son
Mathias Hensley (1839/40) Son
1 Female(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) Jane McDavid Hensley (1799/1800) Wife
1 Female(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Mary Hensley (c1826) Daughter
1 Female(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Nancy Hensley (1837/38) Daughter
Isom Hensley and family were
listed on the 1850 census in Scott Co., VA. Several Hensleys were nearby,
James (c1821) (probable son) was two houses away; Isom (c1828)
probably son, was four houses away; Michael (c1823) probable son was five
houses away. Letitia Hensley
(c1810), relationship unknown, was seven houses away.
- 1850 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
SCOTT CO., VA Page 358B H/F # 115/ 115- - WESTERN DISTRICT Twp
HENSLEY ISOM 52 M W FARMER TN 1797/1798
HENSLEY JANE 50 F W TN 1799/1800
HENSLEY WILLIAM 17 M W FARMER VA 1832/1833
HENSLEY SAMUEL 14 M W VA 1835/1836
HENSLEY NANCY 12 F W VA 1837/1838
HENSLEY MATTHIAS W 10 M W VA 1839/1840
HENSLEY MARGARET C 6 F W VA 1843/1844
They were listed on the 1860 census in Scott County.
Son Isom was nearby and son Michael not too far away.
- 1860 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
SCOTT CO., VA Page 393B House/Family # 1068/1068 -- Twp ESTILLVILLE P.O.
HENSLEY ISOM 61 M W MILLER 115 TN 1798/1799
HENSLEY JANE 60 F W SPINSTER TN 1799/1800
HENSLEY MATHIAS W 18 M W FARM HAND TN 1841/1842
HENSLEY MARGARET 16 F W SPINSTER TN 1843/1844
HENSLEY ELIZABETH 18 F W SPINSTER VA 1841/1842
They were still in Scott for the 1870 census. They had
several apparent grandchildren home with them.
- 1870 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
SCOTT CO., VA Page 485 House/Family # 140/ 138--ESTILLVILLE Twp ESTILLVILLE P.O.
HENSLEY ISOM 71 M W FARM LABORER TN 1798/1799
HENSLEY JANE 70 F W KEEPING HOUSE TN 1799/1800
HENSLEY MARGARET 24 F W WITHOUT OCCUPATION TN 1845/1846
HENSLEY JAMES P 10 M W AT HOME VA 1859/1860
HENSLEY MARTHA J 8 F W AT HOME VA 1861/1862
HENSLEY ELLEN 4 F W AT HOME VA 1865/1866
HENSLEY No name 0 M W 1/12 May VA 1869/1870
I was unable to find either Isom or Jane on the 1880
census. I suspect they both died in the 1870's in Scott Co., VA.
Children of Isom and Jane (McDavid) Hensley.
Isom Hensley and wife Jane McDavid have a large family. The 1850 census shows
them with five children. Earlier
census records show a few more unidentified children.
Unknown Son (c1820/25)
Michael "Black Mike" Hensley
(c1823)
Mary Hensley (c1826)
Isom Hensley (c1828)
William F. Hensley (c1833)
Samuel Hensley (c1836)
Nancy Hensley (c1838)
Mathias W. Hensley (c1840)
Margaret C. Hensley (c1844)
Unknown Son (1820/25). Isom Hensley had
an apparent son this age. He was with him for the 1830 census aged 5-9 (born ca
1820/25), but gone by 1840.
This could be
James M. Hensley (c1821). He is a perfect age match and he lived very close
to Isom. Other than that I have no hard proof that James is his son, but I feel
he probably is. See his own page for additional information.
Michael "Black Mike" Hensley was born ca 1822/23
in TN, presumably in Hawkins County. I have not seen definitive proof that he is
a son of Isom & Jane but it seems very likely. Jim Brown believes so, and I
agree with his reasoning on this.
According to Jim Brown, Michael was called
"Black Mike" to distinguish himself from his first cousin Michael "Red Mike"
Hensley, son of Benjamin Hensley.
I'm assuming the color had to do with their hair.
Michael was apparently with his parents for the
1830 census, aged 5-9 (born ca 1820/25), and still home in 1840 aged 15-19 (born
ca 1825/25).
Michael Hensley married Mary Arnold on 28
Aug 1842 in Hawkins Co, TN.
They were listed on the 1850 census in Scott Co,
VA five houses from his parents.
- 1850 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
SCOTT CO., VA Page 359 H/F # 120/ 120- - WESTERN DISTRICT Twp
HENSLEY MICHAEL 27 M W FARMER TN 1822/1823
HENSLEY POLLY 29 F W TN 1820/1821
HENSLEY NANCY E 7 F W TN 1842/1843
HENSLEY MARGARET G 5 F W VA 1844/1845
HENSLEY WILLIAM W 1 M W VA 1848/1849
Michael was still in Scott Co, VA for the 1860
census.
- 1860 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
SCOTT CO., VA Page 391 House/Family # 1051/1051 -- Twp ESTILLVILLE P.O.
HENSLEY MICHAEL 37 M W FARMER 75 TN 1822/1823
HENSLEY MARY L 39 F W SPINSTER TN 1820/1821
HENSLEY NANCY E 16 F W SPINSTER TN 1843/1844
HENSLEY MARGARET J 13 F W TN 1846/1847
HENSLEY WILLIAM W 10 M W TN 1849/1850
HENSLEY LEWIS C 8 M W TN 1851/1852
HENSLEY SARAH E 5 F W TN 1854/1855
HENSLEY MARY L 1 F W TN 1858/1859
By the time of the 1870 census they had moved to
nearby Greene Co, TN. They were listed next to brother Isom and near other
Hensley relatives.
- 1870 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
GREENE CO., TN Page 370 House/Family # 123/ 123--CIVIL DISTRICT 17 Twp CLEAR CREEK P.O.
HENSLEY MICHEAL 47 M W FARMER 400 TN 1822/1823
HENSLEY POLLY 49 F W KEEPING HOUSE TN 1820/1821
HENSLEY SARAH 16 F W TN 1853/1854
HENSLEY MARY 11 F W TN 1858/1859
HENSLEY MICHAEL 8 M W TN 1861/1862
DEVER HESAKIA 28 M W FARM LABOR VA 1841/1842
DEVER NANCY E 24 F W TN 1845/1846
DEVER ALSIE 1 F W TN 1868/1869
According to Jim Brown, Mary Arnold Hensley died
in 1896 and Michael in 1898, both in Greene Co., TN.
Mary Hensley was born ca 1825/26 in VA, presumably
in Scott County. She was home with her parents in 1830, aged under 5 (born ca
1825/30), and home in 1840, aged 10-14 (born ca 1825/30).
I had this daughter (1825/30) listed as
unidentified until Jim Brown told me it was Mary Hensley wife of Stephen Arnold.
I'm not sure what the proof of that is, but it works.
Mary Hensley married Stephen Arnold
sometime before ca 1847 in either Scott Co., VA or Hawkins Co., TN. No marriage
record found.
They were listed on the 1850 census next door to
her parents in Scott Co., VA. They were still in Scott for the 1860, 1870 and
1880 census also.
Mary Hensley Arnold died sometime between 1880
and 1900, for Stephen was listed on the 1900 census (Scott Co., VA) as a
widower.
Isom Hensley was born ca 1827/28 per his age of 22
and 32 on the 1850 and 1860 census. He was born in TN, presumably in Hawkins County. I have not seen definitive proof that he is
a son of Isom & Jane but it seems very likely. Jim Brown believes so, and I
agree with his reasoning on this.
Isom was apparently with his parents for the
1830 census, aged under 5 (born ca 1825/30), and still home in 1840 aged 10-14 (born
ca 1825/30).
On 29 Nov 1845 Isom Hensley obtained a marriage
bond in Hawkins Co., TN to marry Catherine McCulluh. They married the
next day on 30 Nov 1845. Prudence
Catherine McCullough was born Feb 1830 in Tennessee, presumably in Hawkins
County. I don't know who her parents were.
They were listed on the 1850 census in Scott Co,
VA four houses from his parents.
- 1850 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
SCOTT CO., VA Page 358B H/F # 119/ 119- - WESTERN DISTRICT Twp
HENSLEY ISOM Jr 22 M W FARMER TN 1827/1828
HENSLEY CATHARINE 20 F W TN 1829/1830
HENSLEY FLARINTHA 3 F W TN 1846/1847
HENSLEY FLOYD 2 M W TN 1847/1848
They were still in Scott Co, VA for the 1860
census, just five houses from his parents.
- 1860 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
SCOTT CO, VA Page 393 House/Family # 1063/1063 -- Twp ESTILLVILLE P.O.
HENSLEY ISOM 32 M W FARMER 450 264 TN 1827/1828
HENSLEY PRUDENCE C 30 F W SPINSTER TN 1829/1830
HENSLEY FLORENTTY 13 F W TN 1846/1847
HENSLEY FLOID 11 M W TN 1848/1849
HENSLEY WILLIAM F 8 M W TN 1851/1852
HENSLEY LAFAYETT 5 M W TN 1854/1855
HENSLEY NORRIS 2 M W TN 1857/1858
HENSLEY MICHAEL 0 M W 1/12 TN 1859/1860
By 1870 they had moved to Greene Co, TN and were
listed on the census there next door to brother Michael Hensley.
- 1870 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
GREENE CO., TN P-H-F 370B-124-124--CIVIL DISTRICT 17 Twp CLEAR CREEK P.O.
HENSLEY ISAM 45 M W FARM LABOR 200 TN 1824/1825
HENSLEY CATHARINE 40 F W KEEPING HOUSE TN 1829/1830
HENSLEY WILLIAM 19 M W FARM LABOR TN 1850/1851
HENSLEY LAFFET 15 M W FARM LABOR TN 1854/1855
HENSLEY NORIS 13 M W TN 1856/1857
HENSLEY MICHAEL 9 M W TN 1860/1861
HENSLEY WAITON C 6 M W TN 1863/1864
HENSLEY RICHARD 4 M W TN 1865/1866
HENSLEY SERENIA 1 F W TN 1868/1869
By the time of the 1880 census they were in
Union Co., TN which is about three counties west of Greene.
- 1880 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
UNION CO., TN Page 123B House/Family # 95/ 110 -- FIRST CIVIL DISTRICT Twp
HENSLEY ISHAM W M 53 M FARMER TN TN TN 1826/1827
HENSLEY PRUDENCE W F 50 WF M KEEPING HOUSE TN TN TN 1829/1830
HENSLEY NORRIS W M 21 S S LABORER TN TN TN 1858/1859
HENSLEY WINTON W M 17 S S LABORER TN TN TN 1862/1863
HENSLEY RICHARD W M 14 S S LABORER TN TN TN 1865/1866
HENSLEY CATHERINE V W F 11 D S NO OCCUPATION TN TN TN 1868/1869
HENSLEY MARGARETT W F 8 D S TN TN TN 1871/1872
Isom Hensley apparently died between 1880 and
1900, presumably in Union Co., TN, for Prudence was listed as head of household
on the 1900 census there as a widow. She was living alone and listed as a
pauper.
- 1900 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The birth dates given
in 1900 were part of the original census record)
UNION CO, TN Pg: 132B Sh: SD: H-F: 70- 70 Twp: 1st CIVIL DISTRICT
HENSLEY PRUDY HD W F FEB 1830 70 W TN TN TN COUNTY PAUPER
I didn't find her in 1910, so she may have died
in the 1900-10 period.
William F. Hensley was born ca 1832/33 in Scott
Co, VA. He was apparently home with his parents for the 1840 census. He was with
them in 1850 in Scott Co, VA, "William" age 17.
On 28 Jul 1853 William Hensley married
Mary Jane Peters in Scott Co., VA. The marriage record did not give their
parents names. She was born ca 1830/31 in Virginia, presumably Scott County. I
believe she is the same Mary J. Peters who was a daughter of George Peters and
Elizabeth (---) of Scott Co., VA.
They were listed on the 1860 census in Scott
Co., VA, but not near any of the other Hensleys.
- 1860 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
SCOTT CO., VA Page 519B House/Family # 1910/1910 -- Twp ESTILLVILLE P.O.
HENSLEY WILLIAM 28 M W FARMER 1600 340 VA 1831/1832
HENSLEY MARY 29 F W SPINSTER VA 1830/1831
HENSLEY SILVESTER 7 M W VA 1852/1853
HENSLEY TILMON 5 M W VA 1854/1855
HENSLEY ELIZA C 3 F W VA 1856/1857
HENSLEY Not 0 M W 2/12 VA 1859/1860
They were listed on the 1870 census in Scott
Co., VA about 10 houses from his parents.
- 1870 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
SCOTT CO., VA Page 485B House/Family # 150/ 148--ESTILLVILLE Twp ESTILLVILLE P.O.
HENSLEY WILLIAM F 38 M W FARMING 600 250 VA 1831/1832
HENSLEY MARY J 40 F W KEEPING HOUSE VA 1829/1830
HENSLEY SILVESTER 15 M W FARM LABORER VA 1854/1855
HENSLEY TILLMAN 14 M W FARM LABORER VA 1855/1856
HENSLEY CATHARINE 11 F W AT HOME VA 1858/1859
HENSLEY ROBERT 10 M W AT HOME VA 1859/1860
HENSLEY MARTHA 5 F W AT HOME VA 1864/1865
HENSLEY CORDELIA 3 F W AT HOME VA 1866/1867
HENSLEY GEORGE 0 M W 6/12 Nov VA 1869/1870
They were still in Scott County for the 1880
census.
- 1880 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
SCOTT CO., VA Page 272B House/Family # 234/ 236 -- ESTILLVILLE Twp
HENSLEY WILLIAM F W M 48 M FARMER VA VA VA 1831/1832
HENSLEY MARY J W F 50 WF M KEEPING HOUSE VA VA VA 1829/1830
HENSLEY SYLVESTER M W M 26 S S WORKS ON FARM VA VA VA 1853/1854
HENSLEY ROBERT H W M 20 S S WORKS ON FARM VA VA VA 1859/1860
HENSLEY MARTHA A W F 16 D S AT HOME VA VA VA 1863/1864
HENSLEY SERANA W F 14 D S AT HOME VA VA VA 1865/1866
HENSLEY GEORGE P W M 11 S S WORKS ON FARM VA VA VA 1868/1869
HENSLEY ELIZABETH J W F 8 D S VA VA VA 1871/1872
HENSLEY JAHUE W W M 3 S S VA VA VA 1876/1877
I couldn't find them on the 1900 census.
Samuel Hensley was born ca 1835/36 in Scott Co,
VA. He was apparently home with his parents for the 1840 census aged under 5
(born ca 1835/40). He was with them in 1850 "Samuel" age 14.
On 10 Sep1857 Samuel Hensley married Franky J. Degarn in Scott Co.,
VA. The marriage record listed him as a son of Isom & Jane, and her as a
daughter of Benjamin and Sara. I'm not sure if the surname is Degarne or
Dezarne.
They were listed on the 1860 census just a few
houses from brother James Hensley.
- 1860 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
SCOTT CO, VA Page 277 House/Family # 304/ 304 -- Twp ESTILLVILLE P.O.
HENSLEY SAMUEL 25 M W FARMER 175 VA 1834/1835
HENSLEY FRANKY J 25 F W HOUSE WIFE VA 1834/1835
HENSLEY WILLIAM H 1 M W VA 1858/1859
HENSLEY SARAH J 0 F W 6/12 VA 1859/1860
They were listed on the 1870 census in Scott
near several Hensley relations.
- 1870 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
SCOTT CO., VA Page 495B House/Family # 284/ 279--ESTILLVILLE Twp ESTILLVILLE P.O.
HENSLEY SAMUEL 36 M W FARMING 250 200 VA 1833/1834
HENSLEY FRANCES J 35 F W KEEPING HOUSE VA 1834/1835
HENSLEY SARAH J 10 F W AT HOME VA 1859/1860
HENSLEY HEZEKIAH 8 M W AT HOME VA 1861/1862
HENSLEY JOHN 3 M W AT HOME VA 1866/1867
GIBSON SAMUEL 15 M W FARM LABORER TN 1854/1855
FOWLER ALLICE E 20 F W DOMESTIC SERVANT TN 1849/1850
Franky died sometime between 1870 and 27 Mar
1877 for on that date Samuel Hensley married Alice Fowler in Scott Co.,
VA. (She was living with them in 1870 as a domestic servant.) Alice was born ca
1848/49 in Washington Co., TN. The marriage record gave her mother's name as
Nancy, but listed no father.
Nancy Fowler was a single mother and associated
with the Hensleys over many years, so possibly related somehow. She (Nancy) was
listed on the 1850 census in Washington Co., TN with Alcy Fowler (c1775 NC) and
Betsy Fowler (c1800 TN) and young daughter Alcy Fowler (c1849) I would assume
that Alcy (1775) was the mother of Betsy, who in turn was mother of Nancy. I
could be wrong about that, but that is how it seems. This means that young Alice
(or Alcy) was named after her great grandmother.
In 1860 Nancy Fowler was in Sullivan Co., TN
residing in the household of
Benjamin Hensley (1795) an
uncle to Samuel Hensley. By this time she had three children in addition
to Alcy / Alice (who was also there.)
As noted above, Alice was with Samuel Hensley in
1870 listed as a servant. Her mother Nancy was back in Washington Co., TN
for that census. Alcy was listed at home with her too, so that raises the
thought that perhaps the Alice Fowler with Samuel Hensley in 1870 was a
different person, but perhaps not, it wasn't uncommon for a person to be listed
twice on the census. There is no doubt which one married Samuel though, for the
marriage record listed her as a daughter of Nancy Fowler.
For the 1880 census, Samuel Hensley and family
were listed in Union Co., TN near his brother Isom. (Alice's mother Nancy Fowler
was in Washington Co., TN in 1880.)
- 1880 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
UNION CO., TN Page 123B House/Family # 98/ 114 -- FIRST CIVIL DISTRICT Twp
HENSLEY SAMUEL W M 45 M FARM LABOR VA VA VA 1834/1835
HENSLEY ALLACE E W F 29 WF M TN TN TN 1850/1851
HENSLEY JOHN K W M 10 S S NO OCCUPATION VA VA VA 1869/1870
HENSLEY DAVID W M 9 S S VA VA VA 1870/1871
HENSLEY NANCY E M J W F 8 D S TN TN TN 1871/1872
HENSLEY LOUISA W F 6 D S TN TN VA 1873/1874
HENSLEY GEORGE W W M 5 S S TN VA VA 1874/1875
HENSLEY SCOTT W M 0 S S 9/12 SEP TN VA VA 1879/1880
They were still in Union Co., TN for the 1900
and 1910 census. I didn't find them in 1920.
Nancy Hensley was born ca 1837/38 in Scott Co, VA.
She was apparently home with her parents for the 1840 census aged under 5 (born
ca 1835/40). She was with them in 1850 in Scott Co, VA, "Nancy" age 12.
On 12 Aug 1858 Nancy Hensley married James D.
Fletcher in Scott Co., VA. The marriage record gave her parents as Isom and
Jane, and his as Isaac and Elizabeth.
They were in Scott Co., VA in 1860 next to
brother Samuel Hensley. They were still in Scott for the 1870 and 1880 census,
also.
Mathias W. Hensley was born ca 1839/40 in Scott Co,
VA. He was apparently home with his parents for the 1840 census aged under 5
(born ca 1835/40). He was with them in 1850 in Scott Co, VA "Matthias W." age
10.
On 24 May 1860, Mathias W. Hensley married
Elizabeth Degarn (or Dezarne) in Scott Co., VA. She is a sister to Franky
who married Mathias' older brother Samuel.
They were listed on the 1860 census in Scott
Co., VA in the household of his parents.
- 1860 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
SCOTT CO., VA Page 393B House/Family # 1068/1068 -- Twp ESTILLVILLE P.O.
HENSLEY ISOM 61 M W MILLER 115 TN 1798/1799
HENSLEY JANE 60 F W SPINSTER TN 1799/1800
HENSLEY MATHIAS W 18 M W FARM HAND TN 1841/1842
HENSLEY MARGARET 16 F W SPINSTER TN 1843/1844
HENSLEY ELIZABETH 18 F W SPINSTER VA 1841/1842
They were still in Scott County for the 1870
census a few houses from brother Samuel Hensley.
- 1870 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
SCOTT CO., VA Page 496 House/Family # 287/ 282--ESTILLVILLE Twp ESTILLVILLE P.O.
HENSLEY MATHIAS W 28 M W FARM LABORER VA 1841/1842
HENSLEY ELIZABETH 29 F W KEEPING HOUSE VA 1840/1841
HENSLEY SARAH J 8 F W AT HOME TN 1861/1862
HENSLEY ISAAC 3 M W AT HOME VA 1866/1867
HENSLEY MARY C 1 F W VA 1868/1869
They were still in Scott for the 1880 census.
- 1880 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
SCOTT CO., VA Page 285 House/Family # 148/ 151 -- ESTILLVILLE Twp
HENSLEY MATHIAS W W M 41 M FARMER VA TN TN 1838/1839
HENSLEY ELIZABETH W F 42 WF M KEEPING HOUSE VA VA TN 1837/1838
HENSLEY SARAH J W F 19 D S AT HOME TN VA VA 1860/1861
HENSLEY ISAAC T W M 13 S S WORKS ON FARM TN VA VA 1866/1867
HENSLEY MARY C W F 12 D S AT HOME VA VA VA 1867/1868
HENSLEY IRENA F W F 10 D S AT HOME VA VA VA 1869/1870
HENSLEY CORDELIA W F 8 D S AT HOME VA VA VA 1871/1872
HENSLEY LURENNA? W F 6 D S AT HOME VA VA VA 1873/1874
HENSLEY CINDA M W F 3 D S AT HOME VA VA VA 1876/1877
HENSLEY WILLIAM H W M 0 S S 6/12 Dec VA VA VA 1879/1880
I couldn't find them on the 1900 census.
Margaret C. Hensley was born ca 1843/44 per her
age of 6 and 16 on the 1850 and 1860 census. Her birth place is in question
though, for the 1850 census shows Virginia, while the 1860 and 1870 census shows
Tennessee.
Margaret was home with her parents in 1850
"Margaret C." age 6, and with them in 1860, "Margaret" age 16.
She was still with them in 1870, but by this
time she had several children born out of wedlock. This census does not state
the relationships between them and her, but the 1880 census confirms that she
was their mother and she was single.
They were still in Scott for the 1870 census. They had
several apparent grandchildren home with them.
- 1870 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
SCOTT CO., VA Page 485 House/Family # 140/ 138--ESTILLVILLE Twp ESTILLVILLE P.O.
HENSLEY ISOM 71 M W FARM LABORER TN 1798/1799
HENSLEY JANE 70 F W KEEPING HOUSE TN 1799/1800
HENSLEY MARGARET 24 F W WITHOUT OCCUPATION TN 1845/1846
HENSLEY JAMES P 10 M W AT HOME VA 1859/1860
HENSLEY MARTHA J 8 F W AT HOME VA 1861/1862
HENSLEY ELLEN 4 F W AT HOME VA 1865/1866
HENSLEY No name 0 M W 1/12 May VA 1869/1870
Margaret was head of household in 1880.
- 1880 census abstract: (Explanation
of this census)
- (Note: The dates at the end of
each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth
years based on age)
Scott Co., VA Page 283B House/Family # 121/ 124 -- ESTILLVILLE Twp
HENSLEY MARGARET W F 42 S KEEPING HOUSE VA VA VA 1837/1838
HENSLEY ELLEN E W F 14 D S AT HOME VA VA VA 1865/1866
HENSLEY SAMUEL W W M 10 S S WORKS ON FARM VA VA VA 1869/1870
HENSLEY NANCY A W F 7 D S AT HOME VA VA VA 1872/1873
HENSLEY MARY L W F 4 D S AT HOME VA VA VA 1875/1876
HENSLEY JOHN R W M 3 S S VA VA VA 1876/1877
HENSLEY MELINDA W F 0 D S 1/12 Apr VA VA VA 1879/1880
Margaret Hensley may be listed on the 1900
census in Scott County, but I'm not sure if it is her. She is listed as born Dec
1844, age 55, single, residing as a "boarder" with Isaac Hensley (1842) and his
family. Isaac is a son of James Hensley and
Eleanor Peters, no known relationship to the Isom Hensley family. Margaret's
relationship is listed as "boarder" so that doesn't help narrow down the
connection, if there is one. It is possible this isn't the same Margaret, but
I'm thinking it is. As far as I know, this would be the only record found
showing any connection between the Isom Hensley family and the Hensley families
of eastern Scott County.
Researcher List
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Register Report
1. Isom1
Hensley
, born 1797/98 in Sullivan Co,
TN; died aft 1870 in Scott Co, VA, son of Isom Hensley
and ? (---)
. He married abt 1821 in
Hawkins Co, TN Jane McDavid
, born 1799/1800 in TN; died aft
1870 in Scott Co, VA, daughter of Michael McDavid
.
Children
of Isom Hensley and Jane McDavid were as follows:
+ 2
i James M2
Hensley
, born 1820/21 in Hawkins Co,
TN; died aft 1880 in Knox Co, TN. He married (1) Sarah
"Sally" Davis
; (2) Ellen (---)
.
+ 3
ii Michael "Black Mike"2
Hensley
, born 1822/23 in Hawkins Co,
TN; died 1898 in Greene Co, TN. He married Mary L
Arnold
.
+ 4
iii Mary2
Hensley
, born 1825/26 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1880 in Scott Co, VA. She married Stephen
Arnold
.
+ 5
iv Isom2
Hensley
, born 1827/28 in Hawkins Co,
TN; died aft 1880 in Union Co, TN. He married Prudence
Catherine McCullough
.
+ 6
v William F2
Hensley
, born 1832/33 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1880 in Scott Co, VA. He married Mary Jane
Peters
.
+ 7
vi Samuel2
Hensley
, born 1835/36 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1910 in Union Co, TN. He married (1) Franky Jane
Dezarne
; (2) Alice E Fowler
.
+ 8
vii Nancy2
Hensley
, born 1837/38 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1880 in Scott Co, VA. She married James D
Fletcher
.
+ 9
viii Mathias W2
Hensley
, born 1839/40 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1880 in Scott Co, VA. He married Elizabeth
Dezarne
.
+ 10
ix Margaret C2
Hensley
, born 1843/44 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1880 in Scott Co, VA. She married ? (---)
.
Generation 2
2. James M2
Hensley
(Isom1),
born 1820/21 in Hawkins Co, TN; died aft 1880 in Knox Co, TN. He
married (1) on 5 Mar 1845 in Hawkins Co, TN Sarah "Sally"
Davis
, born 1822/23 in Hawkins Co,
TN; died bef 1880 in TN; (2) bef 1880 in Knox Co, TN Ellen
(---)
, born 1837/38 in TN.
Children
of James M Hensley and Sarah "Sally" Davis were as follows:
+ 11
i Stephen A3
Hensley
, born 1846/47 in Hawkins Co,
TN. He married Elizabeth F Jones
.
+ 12
ii Griffith H3
Hensley
, born 1847/48 in Hawkins Co,
TN; died aft 1880 in Knox Co, TN. He married Sidney C
Bradshaw
.
+ 13
iii Emanuel3
Hensley
, born 1851/52 in Scott Co, VA.
He married Susan Jane Bradshaw
.
14
iv David J3
Hensley
, born 1858/59 in Scott Co, VA.
Children
of James M Hensley and Ellen (---) were as follows:
15
i Adaline3
Hensley
, born 1867/68 in Hawkins Co,
TN.
16
ii Kimbro3
Hensley
, born 1869/70 in Hawkins Co,
TN.
17
iii Tiny B3
Hensley
, born 1872/73 in Hawkins Co,
TN.
3. Michael "Black Mike"2
Hensley
(Isom1),
born 1822/23 in Hawkins Co, TN; died 1898 in Greene Co, TN. He
married on 28 Aug 1842 in Hawkins Co, TN Mary L Arnold
, born 16 Feb 1821 in Hawkins
Co, TN; died 10 Jun 1896 in Greene Co, TN, daughter of Claiborne
Arnold
.
Children
of Michael "Black Mike" Hensley and Mary L Arnold were as follows:
+ 18
i Nancy Ellen3
Hensley
, born 1842/43 in Hawkins Co,
TN. She married (1) James Bellamy
; (2) Hezekiah Deaver
.
19
ii Margaret C3
Hensley
, born 1844/45 in Scott Co, VA.
+ 20
iii William Winston3
Hensley
, born 6 Mar 1849 in Scott Co,
VA; died 26 Nov 1924 in Sullivan Co, TN. He married (1) Dicy
Hensley
; (2) Nancy Elmira
Fowler
.
21
iv Lewis C3
Hensley
, born 1851/52 in Hawkins Co,
TN.
22
v Sarah Elizabeth3
Hensley
, born 1 Mar 1855 in Hawkins Co,
TN.
23
vi Mary Lucinda3
Hensley
, born 1858/59 in Hawkins Co,
TN.
24
vii Michael3
Hensley
, born 1861/62 in Hawkins Co,
TN.
25
viii Washington F3
Hensley
, born Apr 1865 in Scott Co, VA;
died 28 Nov 1865 in Scott Co, VA.
4. Mary2
Hensley
(Isom1),
born 1825/26 in Scott Co, VA; died aft 1880 in Scott Co, VA. She
married in 1840/47 in Scott Co, VA Stephen Arnold
, born Oct 1826 in TN; died aft
1900 in Scott Co, VA.
Children
of Mary Hensley and Stephen Arnold were as follows:
26
i Malinda3
Arnold
, born Nov 1847 in Hawkins Co,
TN; died aft 1900 in Scott Co, VA.
27
ii Sarah J3
Arnold
, born 1847/48 in Hawkins Co,
TN.
28
iii Eliza3
Arnold
, born 1848/49 in Hawkins Co,
TN.
29
iv James3
Arnold
, born 1850 in Scott Co, VA.
30
v William H3
Arnold
, born 1851/52 in Scott Co, VA.
31
vi Nancy A3
Arnold
, born 1854/55 in Scott Co, VA.
32
vii George C3
Arnold
, born 1855/56 in Scott Co, VA.
33
viii Isom3
Arnold
, born 1856/57 in Scott Co, VA.
34
ix Lucinda E3
Arnold
, born 1858/59 in Scott Co, VA.
35
x Andrew J3
Arnold
, born 1859 in Scott Co, VA.
36
xi Samuel3
Arnold
, born Jan 1862 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1900 in Scott Co, VA.
37
xii Melvina3
Arnold
, born 1862/63 in Scott Co, VA.
38
xiii John3
Arnold
, born 1864/65 in Scott Co, VA.
39
xiv Mary C3
Arnold
, born Nov 1867 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1900 in Scott Co, VA.
40
xv Arthur T3
Arnold
, born 1868/69 in Scott Co, VA.
41
xvi Orlena A3
Arnold
, born Mar 1870 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1900 in Scott Co, VA.
5. Isom2
Hensley
(Isom1),
born 1827/28 in Hawkins Co, TN; died aft 1880 in Union Co, TN.
He married on 30 Nov 1845 in Hawkins Co, TN Prudence Catherine
McCullough
, born Feb 1830 in Hawkins Co,
TN; died aft 1900 in Union Co, TN.
Children
of Isom Hensley and Prudence Catherine McCullough were as follows:
+ 42
i Florinthy3
Hensley
, born 1846/47 in Hawkins Co,
TN; died aft 1880 in Union Co, TN. She married Isaiah
Wilson
.
+ 43
ii Floyd3
Hensley
, born 1847/48 in Hawkins Co,
TN; died aft 1880 in Union Co, TN. He married Julia C
(---)
.
44
iii William F3
Hensley
, born 1851/52 in Hawkins Co,
TN; died aft 1870 in Greene Co, TN.
45
iv Lafayette3
Hensley
, born 1854/55 in Hawkins Co,
TN; died aft 1870 in Greene Co, TN.
46
v Norris3
Hensley
, born 1857/58 in Hawkins Co,
TN; died aft 1880 in Union Co, TN.
47
vi Michael3
Hensley
, born 1860 in Hawkins Co, TN;
died aft 1870 in Greene Co, TN.
48
vii Winton C3
Hensley
, born 1863/64 in Hawkins Co,
TN; died aft 1880 in Greene Co, TN.
49
viii Richard3
Hensley
, born 1865/66 in Greene Co, TN;
died aft 1880 in Greene Co, TN.
50
ix Catherine Serena3
Hensley
, born 1868/69 in Greene Co, TN;
died aft 1880 in Union Co, TN.
51
x Margaret3
Hensley
, born 1871/72 in Greene Co, TN;
died aft 1880 in Union Co, TN.
6. William F2
Hensley
(Isom1),
born 1832/33 in Scott Co, VA; died aft 1880 in Scott Co, VA. He
married on 28 Jul 1853 in Scott Co, VA Mary Jane Peters
, born 1830/31 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1880 in Scott Co, VA, daughter of George Peters
and Elizabeth (---)
.
Children
of William F Hensley and Mary Jane Peters were as follows:
+ 52
i Sylvester M3
Hensley
, born Jun 1854 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1900 in Scott Co, VA. He married Rosa E (---)
.
53
ii Tilmon3
Hensley
, born 1854/55 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1870 in Scott Co, VA.
54
iii Eliza Catherine3
Hensley
, born 1856/57 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1870 in Scott Co, VA.
+ 55
iv Robert H3
Hensley
, born 1860 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1900 in Washington Co, TN. He married Alvira D
Pierson
.
56
v Martha A3
Hensley
, born 1863/64 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1880 in Scott Co, VA. She married on 12 Sep 1889 in
Scott Co, VA John Stanley
, born in Mitchell Co, NC.
57
vi Savannah Cordelia3
Hensley
, born Dec 1867 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1900 in Scott Co, VA. She married on 22 Jun 1885 in
Scott Co, VA Hiram Quillan
, born Sep 1856 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1900 in Scott Co, VA, son of C C Quillan
and Mahala (---)
.
58
vii George P3
Hensley
, born Nov 1869 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1900 in Scott Co, VA. He married in 1894/95 in Scott
Co, VA Ida (---)
, born May 1868 in TN.
59
viii Elizabeth J3
Hensley
, born 1871/72 in Scott Co, VA.
60
ix Jahue W3
Hensley
, born 1876/77 in Scott Co, VA;
died aft 1880 in Scott Co, VA.
7. Samuel2
Hensley
(Isom1),
born 1835/36 in Scott Co, VA; died aft 1910 in Union Co, TN. He
married (1) on 10 Sep 1857 in Scott Co, VA Franky Jane
Dezarne
, born 1835/36 in Scott Co, VA;
died 1870/77 in Scott Co, VA, daughter of Benjamin Dezarne
and Sarah (---)
; (2) on 27 Mar 1877 in Scott
Co, VA Alice E Fowler
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