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Hensley Families Table of Contents - North Carolina


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North Carolina 

           Map showing Hensleys in western NC

           Map showing Hensleys in NC 1860 and earlier


Ashe County, NC [1799 from Wilkes]

           Also see Hensleys of Grayson Co., VA

           Elizabeth Hensley (c1828 Ashe) and Walter Brown (c1807 Wilkes) married here in 1849. of NC (Ashe, Wilkes). They are in Wilkes in 1850, in Alleghany in 1860, Wise Co., VA in 1870. Not found in 1880.

           Margaret Hensley (c1817 VA) and William Magrady married here in 1843. They are here for the 1850 census. Not found in 1860.

           Martin Hensley (c1820) and Nancy Lawrence and Catherine (---) of NC (Ashe); VA (Grayson), IA (Keokuk), NE (Butler)

           Taliaferro Hensley (1770/75) and Diadamy Gorman (c1765) of VA (Pittsylvania, Franklin) and TN (Jefferson)

           Z. C. "Hencely" (male) (c1840 VA) listed here in 1850 with John Ross family *


Bertie County, NC [1722 from Chowan]

           John Hindsley (1765/84) listed here in 1810 *


Buncombe County, NC [1791 from Burke, Rutherford]

           Abishai Hensley (c1789) and Mary (c1792) of NC (Buncombe), KY (Calloway)

           Abram Hensley (c1800/10) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           Amos Hensley (c1803) and Arty Norton of NC (Buncombe, Yancey, Madison) and TN (Greene)

           Ann Hensley (c1810 NC), apparent widow, here in 1860, * with children: James (c1838), William (c1840), Thomas (c1842), Eliza (c1844) and Charles (c1845). *

           Benjamin Hensley (c1730s) and Elizabeth --- of VA (Albemarle, Halifax, Bedford, Pittsylvania, Henry) and NC (Rowan, Surry, Burke, Buncombe, Yancey)

           Benjamin Hensley (bef 1755-aft 1810) of NC (Burke, McDowell)

           Benjamin Hensley (bef 1755-1820s) and Eleanor Hampton of VA (Pittsylvania), NC (Lincoln, Buncombe, Henderson) and SC (Greenville).

           Benjamin Hensley (c1793) and Louisa --- of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Washington)

           Berry Hensley (c1783) and Elizabeth (c1787) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           Blasen Jim Hensley (c1800/10) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and KY (Clay)

           Charles Hensley (c1796) and Rhoda Franklin of NC (Buncombe, Yancey, Madison)

           Colbert Hensley (c1760/65) and Elizabeth Stanton of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Greene)

           Henry Hensley (bef 1753) and Barbara Angel of VA (Henry) and NC (Burke, Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Washington)

           Henry Hensley (c1781) and Mary W. Howard (c1788) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           Hickman Hensley (1759) and Agness Fisher and Elizabeth Rentfrow of VA (Henry), NC (Burke, Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Hickman, Lewis)

           Hickman M. Hensley (c1804) and Nancy Silver, Elizabeth --- of NC (Buncombe, Yancey, Madison)

           James Hensley (bef 1750-1810/20) of VA, NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           James Hensley (c1780) and Nancy (Anderson) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Washington) and KY (Clay)

           James Hensley (c1795) and Mary Ann Erwin of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Roane, Greene)

           James A. Hensley (c1805) and Sally Morgan of NC (Buncombe, Rutherford, McDowell)

           James B. Hensley (c1805) and Nancy (---) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           James Hensley (c1832) of NC (Buncombe)

           Jesse Hensley (c1804) and Matilda --- of NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           Joab Hensley (1796) and Nancy (1800) of NC (Buncombe) and AR (Greene) and KY (Calloway)

           John Hensley (1765/72-1810/15) and Martha --- NC (Burke, Buncombe, Yancey)

           John Hensley (c1794/1800) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           John Hensley (c1800/10) of NC (Buncombe)

           John Hensley (c1810/20) of NC (Buncombe)

           Larkin Hensley (1779) and Margaret Hinson of NC (Buncombe) and TN (Wayne, Hickman, Lewis)

           Lawrence Hensley (c1809) and Cecelia of NC (Buncombe, Yancey, Madison)

           Lewis Hensley (c1784/90) and Nancy Howard of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and KY (Harlan, Breathitt)

           Lucinda Hensley (c1820) of NC (Buncombe, Madison) and TN (Washington)

           Nancy Hensley (c1795) and Jesse Lewis (1789) * Lived Buncombe, Yancey, Madison. * Some researchers list her as child of Henry and Barbara Hensley, I've seen no proof that she is their daughter, or even a Hensley *

           Pleasant Hensley (c1799) and Elizabeth of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Washington) and KY (Clay)

           Samuel Hensley (c1800) and Margaret and Sarah of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and KY (Clay, Breathitt)

           Samuel Hensley (c1805) and Martha Tipton of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and KY (Harlan)

           Washington Hensley (c1774/84) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Wayne)

           William A. Hensley (1798) and Lucinda Higgins of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Washington)

           William S. Hensley (c1811) and Mary (c1804) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Washington)

           William M. Hensley (c1810) and Delilah McIntosh of NC (Buncombe, Yancey)


Burke County, NC [1777 from Rowan]

           Amos Hensley (c1775/78) and Susannah --- of NC (Burke, McDowell)

           Amos Madison Hensley (c1814) and Lavina --- of NC (Burke, McDowell)

           Benjamin Hensley (c1730s) and Elizabeth --- of VA (Albemarle, Halifax, Bedford, Pittsylvania, Henry) and NC (Rowan, Surry, Burke, Buncombe, Yancey)

           Benjamin Hensley (bef 1755-aft 1810) of NC (Burke, McDowell)

           Benjamin Hensley (c1776) and Elizabeth --- of NC (Burke, McDowell), and TN (Monroe) and GA (Union)

           Berry R. Hensley (c1802) and Nancy (c1807) of NC (Burke, Yancey)

           Calvin L. Hensley (1829) and Evaline Dicy Dale, Eliza Ann Richards, Callie Bates of NC (Burke, McDowell, Cherokee) and TN (Monroe, Polk) and GA (Fannin)

           Henry Hensley (bef 1753) and Barbara Angel of VA (Henry) and NC (Burke, Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Washington)

           Hickman Hensley (1759) and Agness Fisher and Elizabeth Rentfrow of VA (Henry), NC (Burke, Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Hickman, Lewis)

           James Hensley (bef 1750-1810/20) of VA, NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           Jefferson Hensley (c1804/10) and Catherine --- of NC (Burke, McDowell) and GA (Gilmer)

           John Hensley (1765/72-1810/15) and Martha --- NC (Burke, Buncombe, Yancey)


Caswell County, NC [1777 from Orange]

           Addison Hensley (c1820) and Eliza Parks and Rachel Musting of NC (Caswell)

           Artelia Hensley (c1823) and John H. Caynor married here in 1847. In Greene Co, MO in 1850. *

           Azariah Hensley (c1800/10) and Frances Vaughan of NC (Caswell), TN (Lincoln)

           Bedford W. Hensley (c1809) and Lucinda Stamps of NC (Caswell) and MO (Greene)

           Benjamin Hensley (c1775/94) and Elizabeth Bruce of NC (Caswell) and SC (Laurens)

           Benjamin H. Hensley (c1810/20) listed here in 1840 * No further information *

           David Hensley (c1755/65) and Mary Payne of NC (Caswell, Rockingham) and GA (Franklin) and AL (Cherokee)

           Dorothy Hensley and James M. Barker married here in 1846. *

           Enoch Hensley (c1786) and Amy Hastings of NC (Caswell, Rockingham), GA (Franklin, Hall, Carroll) and AR (Saline)

           Francis Hensley and Benjamin Massey married here in 1835. *

           Frankey Hensley and Isaac George married here in 1805, with Enoch Hensley (c1786) as bondsman. *

           John Hensley (bef 1755-1816) and Rachel Cantrell of NC (Caswell)

           John Hensley listed here in 1830 *

           John Hensley (c1792) and Matilda Kemp See: Macksfield Hensley (c1727-1800/10) of NC (Caswell)

           John Hensley and Artelia Parks married here in 1840. *

           Joseph Hensley (c1804) and Elizabeth --- of NC (Caswell), TN (Lincoln)

           Lee Henslee (c1847) (male) * Here in 1860 with Addison Morgan (c1816) and Mary Morgan (c1809) *

           Lucinda Hensley and Robert Parks married here in 1825. *

           Mackfield Henslee (c1726-1801) and Martha Sneed of VA (Hanover) and NC (Caswell)

           Mackfield Henslee (c1778) and Frances Jones of NC (Caswell)

           Mackfield Hensley (c1810 NC) and --- and Elvira --- of NC (Caswell, Rockingham), GA (Carroll), AR (Saline) and TX (Johnson)

           Mary J. Hensley (c1846) here in 1850 with William Kimbrough (c1817) and Sarah Kimbrough (c1828) *

           Micajah Hensley and Nancy Harrison married here in 1836. *

           Rachael Hensley and Nathaniel McKinney married here in 1833. *

           Richard Henslee (1775) and Sarah Johnson of NC (Caswell, Granville, Orange) and GA (Franklin, Putnam)

           Ruffin Henslee (c1815/20-1848) and Sallie --- of NC (Caswell)

           Sarah Henslee (c1826) married Aquilla Barton in 1842 Caswell. In Greene Co, MO in 1850 *

           Sydney T. L. Hensley * Here in 1850 with William Kimbro (c1774) and Elizabeth Kimbro (c1781). Sydney married Selia Bowls here in 1855 *

           Thomas Hensley (c1780/90) and Lois Bush of NC (Caswell) and MO (Greene)

           Thomas Hensley (c1818) and Elizabeth Milton See: Thomas Hensley (c1780/90) and Lois Bush

           William Hensley (c1788) and Mary Pleasant of NC (Caswell, Orange)

           William Hensley (c1800 NC) and Sarah Payne of NC (Caswell, Rockingham) and GA (Franklin, Troup), AL (Cherokee) and AR (Saline)


Chatham County, NC [1770 from Orange]

           The Chatham County family almost always used the Hinesley spelling, which is pronounced with a long “I” sound, like Heinze-lee, so probably not a variation of “Hensley.”

           Abel Hinesley (c1800) and Mariah --- listed here in 1830, 1840 and 1850 *

           Alfred Hinesley (c1829) here in 1850 with Mary Buchanan (c1798) *

           Benjamin Hinesley (bef 1755) listed here in 1790, 1800, 1810, died 1817 *

           Benjamin Hinesley (1775/84) listed here in 1810, probably same one in 1820 Jones Co, GA *

           B. B. Hinesley (c1810/20) listed here in 1840 *

           Branson Hinesley (c1815) and Mary --- of NC (Chatham) and TN (Lauderdale)

           Elias Hinesley (c1812) and Hannah (c1815) of NC (Chatham) and TN (Haywood)

           Eliza Hinesley and Anderson Dickens married here in 1845. *

           Harriett Hinesley (c1822) with Groves Brazier (c1816) and Elizabeth M. Brazier (c1815) *

           James Hinesley (c1828) here in 1850 with Robert Sloan (c1804) and Annis Sloan (c1817) *

           James Hinesley (c1842) here in 1850 with Squire Holt (c1801) and Rebuah Holt (c1801) *

           Jane Hinesley (c1804/05) listed here in 1840, 1850 *

           Lucy Hinesley (c1820) listed here in 1850 *

           Lucy Ann Hinesley (c1839) listed here in 1850 with William Womac (c1818) and Elizabeth Womac (c1821) *

           Nathaniel Hinesley (bef 1755) listed here in 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820 *

           Robert Hinesley (c1775 NC) and --- and Jane Hicks of NC (Chatham) and GA (Jasper, Jones)

           Ruffin Hinesley (c1827) and Mary Ann --- * Here in 1850 *

           Thomas Hinesley (1761-1834) of NC (Chatham) and GA (Carroll) *

           Thomas Hinesley (c1795) and Polly --- listed here in 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850 *

           Thomas Hinesley (c1826) and Lucy --- listed here in 1850 *

           William Hinesley (1765/74-1823) and Nancy (1774/84) listed here in 1800, 1810, 1820 *

           William Hinesley (c1811) and Ann E (c1835) of NC (Chatham) and TN (Haywood)


Cherokee County, NC [1839 from Macon]

           Calvin L. Hensley (1829) and Evaline Dicy Dale, Eliza Ann Richards, Callie Bates of NC (Burke, McDowell, Cherokee) and TN (Monroe, Polk) and GA (Fannin)

           John Johnson Rose (c1816) and Rebecca Hensley (c1820-c1852/60) * John J. Rose and Rebecca Hensley were married in 1836 in Macon Co, NC. They remained in Macon until ca 1844 when they moved to the Unaka area (Beaverdam township) of Cherokee County. I haven't found a connection yet, but it seems likely that Rebecca is related to the Benjamin Hensley family of Burke, McDowell and Cherokee Co, NC. I don't have any records of any other Hensley's in Macon co, NC in the 1836 timeframe, so what was Rebecca doing there? Had her family moved there briefly, then moved on to somewhere else? Rebecca Hensley died in the 1850's and during that same time frame, John J. Rose married again. *

           Ralzamore M. Hensley (c1814) and Sarah Morgan of NC (Burke, McDowell, Cherokee) and GA (Union, Towns)

           Randal Hensley (1807) and Clementine Johnson of NC (Burke, McDowell, Cherokee) and TN (Monroe) and GA (Cherokee) and AL (Etowah)


Chowan County, NC [1685 Name changed from Shaftesbury, formed 1670 from Albemarle]

           The Chowan families seemed to be Hinesley (or Hinsley) instead of Hensley

           Elizabeth Hensley and Michael McGuire married here in 1800. *

           James Hinsley listed here in 1820 *

           Joseph Hinsley (bef 1755) listed here in 1800 *

           Martha Hinsley listed here in 1790 *


Cumberland County, NC [1754 from Bladen]

           Alfred Hinesley and Letia Elkins married here in 1819. *

           William Hinesley (c1843) listed here in 1850 with Alsa Earp (c1812 NC) and Sarah Earp (c1814 NC) family. *


Granville County, NC [1746 from Edgecombe]

           Richard Henslee (1775) and Sarah Johnson of NC (Caswell, Granville, Orange) and GA (Franklin, Putnam)


Guilford County, NC [1770 from Rowan, Orange]

           Lucy Hensley and Littleton Harvey married here in 1838. *

           Nelly Hensley and George Nicholas married here in 1774. *


Halifax County, NC [1758 from Edgecombe]

           The Halifax families seemed to be Hinesley instead of Hensley

           Joel Hinesley (bef 1774) listed here in 1790 *

           John Hinesley (bef 1774) listed here in 1790 *


Haywood County, NC [1808 from Buncombe]

           Polly Hensley and Henson S. Frayday married here in 1833. *


Henderson County, NC [1838 from Buncombe]

           Benjamin Hensley (bef 1755-1820s) and Eleanor Hampton of VA (Pittsylvania), NC (Lincoln, Buncombe, Henderson) and SC (Greenville).

           Terry H. Hensley (c1797-aft 1880) and Adelaide Morgan of VA (Washington, Scott), AL (Jefferson), TN (Rhea), SC (Anderson, Greenville) and NC (Henderson)


Lincoln County, NC [1779 from Tryon]

           Benjamin Hensley (bef 1755-1820s) and Eleanor Hampton of VA (Pittsylvania), NC (Lincoln, Buncombe, Henderson) and SC (Greenville).


McDowell County, NC [1842 from Burke, Rutherford]

           Amos Hensley (c1775/78) and Susannah --- of NC (Burke, McDowell)

           Amos Madison Hensley (c1814) and Lavina --- of NC (Burke, McDowell)

           Ann E. Matilda Hensley (c1834) and Wilford Huskins married here in 1847. See: Jefferson Hensley (c1804/10)

           Benjamin Hensley (c1776) and Elizabeth --- of NC (Burke, McDowell), and TN (Monroe) and GA (Union)

           Calvin L. Hensley (1829) and Evaline Dicy Dale, Eliza Ann Richards, Callie Bates of NC (Burke, McDowell, Cherokee) and TN (Monroe, Polk) and GA (Fannin)

           Charles M. Hensley (c1824) and Eliza (c1817) See: Amos Hensley (c1775/78) and Susannah —

           James A. Hensley (c1805) and Sally Morgan of NC (Buncombe, Rutherford, McDowell)

           Jefferson Hensley (c1804/10) and Catherine --- of NC (Burke, McDowell) and GA (Gilmer)

           John Hervey Hensley (c1821) and Jane Hall of NC (Burke, McDowell)

           William Hensley (1826) and Martha (1838) See: Amos Hensley (c1775/78) and Susannah ---


Macon County, NC [1828 from Haywood]

           Samuel B. C. Wilson (c1804-1850/60) and Elizabeth Hensley (c1807). * Samuel and Margaret were both born in Yancey (then Buncombe), and moved to Macon Co, NC in the 1840's. She may be a sister to Margaret Hensley Wild who lived nearby in Macon County. *

           John Wild (1792-1863) and Margaret Hensley (1799-1886) * John and Margaret were both born in Buncombe County, and probably married there (probably in the section that later became Yancey), and moved to Macon Co, NC in the 1820's. I don't know who Margaret's parents were, nor have I seen any direct proof she was a Hensley (though I don't doubt it is true). She may be a sister to Elizabeth Hensley Wilson, who lived nearby. *

           John Johnson Rose (c1816) and Rebecca Hensley (c1820-c1852/60) * John J. Rose and Rebecca Hensley were married in 1836 in Macon Co, NC. They remained in Macon until ca 1844 when they moved to the Unaka area (Beaverdam township) of Cherokee County. I haven't found a connection yet, but it seems likely that Rebecca is related to the Benjamin Hensley family of Burke, McDowell and Cherokee Co, NC. I don't have any records of any other Hensley's in Macon co, NC in the 1836 timeframe, so what was Rebecca doing there? Had her family moved there briefly, then moved on to somewhere else? Rebecca Hensley died in the 1850's and during that same time frame, John J. Rose married again. *


Madison County, NC [1851 from Buncombe, Yancey]

           Amos Hensley (c1803) and Arty Norton of NC (Buncombe, Yancey, Madison) and TN (Greene)

           Benjamin Hensley (c1730s) and Elizabeth --- of VA (Albemarle, Halifax, Bedford, Pittsylvania, Henry) and NC (Rowan, Surry, Burke, Buncombe, Yancey)

           Beverly Hensley (c1825) and Minerva Jane Haire of NC (Yancey, Madison)

           Charles Hensley (c1796) and Rhoda Franklin of NC (Buncombe, Yancey, Madison)

           Colbert Hensley (c1760/65) and Elizabeth Stanton of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Greene)

           George Hensley (c1826) and Glumdalclitch --- and Troy Franklin of NC (Yancey) and TN (Greene)

           Hickman M. Hensley (c1804) and Nancy Silver, Elizabeth --- of NC (Buncombe, Yancey, Madison)

           Lawrence Hensley (c1809) and Cecelia of NC (Buncombe, Yancey, Madison)

           Lucinda Hensley (c1820) of NC (Buncombe, Madison) and TN (Washington)

           Martha Hensley (c1827) of NC (Madison)

           Mary Hensley (c1810) of NC (Madison)

           Nancy Hensley (c1795) and Jesse Lewis (1789) * Lived Buncombe, Yancey, Madison. * Some researchers list her as child of Henry and Barbara Hensley, I've seen no proof that she is their daughter, or even a Hensley *

           Sallie Hensley (c1809) * Here in 1860 living alone *

           William K. Hensley (c1827) and Elvira (c1827) of NC (Yancey, Madison) and TN (Washington)


Montgomery County, NC [1778 from Anson]

           Joseph Hensley (c1800/10) listed here in 1830 * Not actually Hensleys.

           Joshua Hensley (c1760/70) listed here in 1830 * Not actually Hensleys.

           Walker Hensley (c1790/1800) listed here in 1830 * Not actually Hensleys.


New Hanover County, NC [1729 from Craven]

           The New Hanover County family almost always used the Hansley spelling, so probably not connected with Hensleys. Probably all from Onslow originally.

           Owen Hansley listed here in 1820, 1840 *

           Samuel G. Hansley listed here in 1840 *

           William Hansley (c1755/74) listed here in 1800 *

           William Hansley listed here in 1820, 1840 *

           William Hansley listed here in 1840 *

           Winnifred Hansley listed here in 1830 *


Onslow County, NC [1734 from New Hanover]

           The Onslow County family almost always used the Hansley spelling, so probably not connected with Hensleys.

           Betsey Hensley (c1775/94) listed here in 1820 *

           Braddock Hansley (c1808) and Hopia (c1808) of NC (Onslow) *

           David Hansley (c1803) and Lovy (c1806) of NC (Onslow) *

           Even Hansley (c1784/94) listed here in 1810 *

           Elizabeth Hansley (c1800/10) listed here in 1830 *

           John Hansley (1755/1765) listed here in 1790, 1800, 1810 *

           John Hansley Jr (1765/84) listed here in 1810 *

           Levi Hansley (c1813) and Clarry (c1824) of NC (Onslow) *

           Owen Hansley (c1824) and Emmy (c1827) of NC (Onslow) *

           William Hansley (c1755/74) listed here in 1790 *

           William Hansley (c1775/94) listed here in 1820 *


Orange County, NC [1752 from Bladen, Granville, Johnston]

           Charity Hensley ("Free colored") listed here in 1840, no further information *

           Richard Henslee (1775) and Sarah Johnson of NC (Caswell, Granville, Orange) and GA (Franklin, Putnam)

           Spivey Hensley (c1812) and Artelia F. --- of NC (Person, Orange)

           William Hensley (c1788) and Mary Pleasant of NC (Caswell, Orange)

           William B. Henslee (c1820 NC) and E. S. --- of NC (Orange) and GA (Sumter, Putnam)


Person County, NC [1791 from Caswell]

           Spivey Hensley (c1812) and Artelia F. --- of NC (Person, Orange)

           Thomas Hensley listed here in 1830 *


Randolph County, NC [1778 from Guilford]

           Gabriel Hensley (c1765/70) and Ann Priddy of KY (Fayette, Franklin), OH (Butler), NC (Randolph) and IN (Franklin)


Rockingham County, NC [1785 from Guilford]

           Calvin Hensley and Susan Martin married here in 1835. *

           David Hensley (c1755/65) and Mary Payne of NC (Caswell, Rockingham) and GA (Franklin) and AL (Cherokee)

           Elizabeth Hensley and Martin Hugh Banks married here in 1793. *

           Elizabeth Hensley and Henry Cotton married here in 1843. *

           Enoch Hensley (c1786) and Amy Hastings of NC (Caswell, Rockingham), GA (Franklin, Hall, Carroll) and AR (Saline)

           John P. Hensley and Sally Suitor (m 1813) See: Macksfield Hensley (c1727-1800/10) of NC (Caswell)

           Mackfield Hensley (c1810 NC) and --- and Elvira --- of NC (Caswell, Rockingham), GA (Carroll), AR (Saline) and TX (Johnson)

           Polly Hensley and John Williams married here in 1808. *

           William Hensley (c1800 NC) and Sarah Payne of NC (Caswell, Rockingham) and GA (Franklin, Troup), AL (Cherokee) and AR (Saline)


Rowan County, NC [1753 from Anson]

           Benjamin Hensley (c1730s) and Elizabeth --- of VA (Albemarle, Halifax, Bedford, Pittsylvania, Henry) and NC (Rowan, Surry, Burke, Buncombe, Yancey)

           Benjamin Hensley (bef 1755-aft 1810) of NC (Burke, McDowell)

           Charles Hensley (bef 1741-aft 1790) of VA (Halifax, Washington, Russell) and NC (Rowan, Surry) and KY (Nelson).

           Henry Hensley (bef 1753-1820/30) and Barbara Angel (c1755) of VA and NC

           James Hensley (bef 1750-1800/10) of VA, NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           Michael Hensley * Here in 1810 * This is actually Michael Helsley who was here in 1790 and 1800 also, though clearly written as "Hensley" in 1810, he is not a "Hensley" as far as I can tell. *


Rutherford County, NC [1779 from Tryon]

           James A. Hensley (c1805) and Sally Morgan of NC (Buncombe, Rutherford, McDowell)

           Nancy Hensley (c1818) and James F. Hawkins married here in 1841. *


Stokes County, NC [1789 from Surry]

           Sarah Hensley and Abraham Massey married here in 1831. *


Surry County, NC [1770 from Rowan]

           

Benjamin Hensley (c1730s) and Elizabeth --- of VA (Albemarle, Halifax, Bedford, Pittsylvania, Henry) and NC (Rowan, Surry, Burke, Buncombe, Yancey)

           Charles Hensley (bef 1741-aft 1790) of VA (Halifax, Washington, Russell) and NC (Rowan, Surry) and KY (Nelson).

           Gideon Hensley (c1778-aft 1850) and Jane (c1788) of TN (Giles, Maury, Gibson)


Wake County, NC [1770 from Cumberland, Johnston, Orange]

           Benjamin Hensley (c1800/10) listed here in 1830 *


Wilkes County, NC [1777 Surry, Washington]

           Elizabeth Hensley (c1828 Ashe) and Walter Brown (c1807 Wilkes) married in Ashe in 1849. of NC (Ashe, Wilkes) *


Yancey County, NC [1833 from Buncombe, Burke]

           Abram Hensley (c1800/10) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           Abram Hensley (c1837) and Ellender McMahan of NC (Yancey)

           Amos Hensley (c1803) and Arty Norton of NC (Buncombe, Yancey, Madison) and TN (Greene)

           Andrew Jackson Hensley (c1818) and Nancy (Whitson) of NC (Yancey)

           Bannister Hensley (c1811) and Jane Briggs of NC (Yancey)

           Benjamin Hensley (c1730s) and Elizabeth --- of VA (Albemarle, Halifax, Bedford, Pittsylvania, Henry) and NC (Rowan, Surry, Burke, Buncombe, Yancey)

           Benjamin Hensley (c1793) and Louisa --- of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Washington)

           Benjamin Hensley (c1814) and Susan (c1821) of NC (Yancey) and KY (Clay)

           Berry Hensley (c1783) and Elizabeth (c1787) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           Berry R. Hensley (c1802) and Nancy (c1807) of NC (Burke, Yancey)

           Beverly Hensley (c1825) and Minerva Jane Haire of NC (Yancey, Madison)

           Blanchey Hensley (c1805) of NC (Yancey)

           Blanchey Hensley (c1827) See: Berry Hensley (c1783) and Elizabeth of NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           Blasen Jim Hensley (c1800/10) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and KY (Clay)

           Charles Hensley (c1796) and Rhoda --- of NC (Buncombe, Yancey, Madison)

           Colbert Hensley (c1760/65) and Elizabeth Stanton of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Greene)

           Dorcas Hensley (c1795) widow of ? (2nd marriage John Gaddis) of NC (Yancey)

           Elias Hensley (c1817) and Mary of NC (Yancey)

           Enos Hensley (c1816) and Caroline (c1822) of NC (Yancey) and KY (Harlan)

           Fielding Hensley (c1813) and Nicy --- of NC (Yancey)

           George W. Hensley (1809) and Ruth Edwards of NC (Yancey) and KY (Harlan)

           George Hensley (c1825-1847) and Sophronia --- of NC (Yancey)

           George Hensley (c1826) and Glumdalclitch --- and Troy Franklin of NC (Yancey) and TN (Greene)

           George W. Hensley (c1826) and Elizabeth (McCoury) of NC (Yancey)

           Henry Hensley (bef 1753) and Barbara Angel of VA (Henry) and NC (Burke, Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Washington)

           Henry Hensley (c1781) and Mary W. Howard (c1788) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           Henry Hensley (c1826) and Jane --- (c1833) of NC (Yancey)

           Hickman Hensley (1759) and Agness Fisher and Elizabeth Rentfrow of VA (Henry), NC (Burke, Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Hickman, Lewis)

           Hickman M. Hensley (c1804) and Nancy Silver, Elizabeth --- of NC (Buncombe, Yancey, Madison)

           James Hensley (bef 1750-1810/20) of VA, NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           James Hensley (c1780) and Nancy (Anderson) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Washington) and KY (Clay)

           James Hensley (c1795) and Mary Ann Erwin of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Roane, Greene)

           James B. Hensley (c1805) and Nancy (---) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           James Hensley (c1838) and Sarah E. --- of NC (Yancey)

           Jamima Hensley (c1823) See: Berry Hensley (c1783) and Elizabeth of NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           Jane Hensley (c1832) of NC (Yancey)

           Jesse Hensley (c1804) and Matilda --- of NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           John Hensley (1765/72-1810/15) and Martha --- NC (Burke, Buncombe, Yancey)

           John Hensley (c1794/1800) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           John Hensley (c1796) and Margaret McMahan of NC (Yancey)

           John E. Hensley (c1816) and Louise (c1810/20) See: Henry Hensley (bef 1753-1820/30) of VA and NC

           John Hensley (c1832) of NC (Yancey)

           John Hensley (c1835) and Clarissa Wheeler of NC (Yancey)

           John A. Hensley (c1829) and Anna M --- of NC (Yancey)

           John W. Hensley (c1830) and Martha (c1834) See: James Hensley (bef 1750-1800/10) of VA and NC

           Larkin Hensley (1779) and Margaret Hinson of NC (Buncombe) and TN (Wayne, Hickman, Lewis)

           Lawrence Hensley (c1809) and Cecelia of NC (Buncombe, Yancey, Madison)

           Levi Hensley (c1816) and Anna (c1820) of NC (Yancey) and KY (Clay)

           Lewis Hensley (c1784/90) and Nancy Howard of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and KY (Harlan, Breathitt)

           Margaret L. Hensley (c1845) of NC (Yancey)

           Miriam Hensley (c1821) and Alfred Briggs, and Berry C. Calloway of NC (Yancey)

           Nancy Hensley (c1795) and Jesse Lewis (1789) * Lived Buncombe, Yancey, Madison. * Some researchers list her as child of Henry and Barbara Hensley, I've seen no proof that she is their daughter, or even a Hensley *

           Nancy Hensley (c1835) of NC (Yancey)

           Pleasant Hensley (c1799) and Elizabeth of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Washington) and KY (Clay)

           Robert J. Hensley (c1817) and Nancy Barrett of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and KY (Clay)

           Samuel Hensley (c1800) and Margaret and Sarah of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and KY (Clay, Breathitt)

           Samuel Hensley (c1805) and Martha Tipton of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and KY (Harlan)

           Samuel Hensley (c1826) and Nancy E. --- of NC (Yancey)

           Sarah A. Hensley (c1843) of NC (Yancey)

           Sibba Hensley (c1790) of NC (Yancey)

           Silas A. Hensley (c1816) and Charlotte Briggs of NC (Yancey)

           Wallace Hensley (c1818) and Maria (Whitson) of NC (Yancey)

           Washington Hensley (c1774/84) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Wayne)

           William A. Hensley (1798) and Lucinda Higgins of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Washington)

           William B. Hensley (c1821) and Elizabeth (Cooper) of NC (Yancey) and TN (Washington)

           William H. Hensley (c1813) and Sultana of NC (Yancey)

           William H. Hensley (c1828) and Kisiah (c1833) of NC (Yancey)

           William K. Hensley (c1827) and Elvira (c1827) of NC (Yancey, Madison) and TN (Washington)

           William M. Hensley (c1810) and Delilah McIntosh of NC (Buncombe, Yancey)

           William S. Hensley (c1811) and Mary (c1804) of NC (Buncombe, Yancey) and TN (Washington)



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