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I (Marty Grant) am not related to Jeremiah Hensley as far as I know.
Jeremiah Hensley was born ca 1792/93 (per 1850 and 1860 census) in North Carolina, county unknown. It is quite possible (and very likely) that he was from Buncombe, now Yancey County, but that isn't proven, just speculation.
I don't know who Jeremiah's parents were, but it is possible that he was a brother to Charles Hensley (c1792/93), also born in NC. They both lived in White Co, TN at the same time, and Jeremiah named one of his sons "Charles". This does not prove they are siblings, but it is of interest and suggests a relationship.
Jeremiah would have been home with his parents for the 1800 and 1810 census, but since I don't know if he was still in North Carolina then, or in Tennessee already, it will be hard to pin down suspected parents for him.
By 1817, Jeremiah was in Greene County, Tennessee, for on 19 Mar 1817 he obtained a marriage bond to marry Elizabeth Welty. The marriage record shows they married on the 10th, but that is before the bond date, so one of these is probably in error. Elizabeth was born ca 1790/91 in Virginia, county unknown. I don't know who her parents were.
They were probably somewhere in Eastern Tennessee (possibly Greene County) for the 1820 census, but unfortunately, the 1820 census is lost for all of the eastern part of the state.
By the time of the 1830 census, Jeremiah had moved west to White County, Tennessee. Charles Hensley (c1793) was also listed there that year, but not close by.
1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 White Co, TN pg 18 Jeremiah Hensley 1220010000000-0000010000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 30-39 (1790-1800) Jeremiah HENSLEY (1792/93) s/o ? 2 Male(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Son? (1815/20) --> gone by 1840 Willis HENSLEY (1819/20) son 2 Male(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Martin HENSLEY (1820/21) son George W. HENSLEY (1822/23) son 1 Male(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Alfred A. HENSLEY (1826/27) son 1 Female(s) 30-39 (1790-1800) Elizabeth WELTY Hensley (1790/91) wife
In the 1840's, Jeremiah and family moved even further west into Hardeman County, Tennessee, which borders Tippah County, Mississippi (where he later moved). For the 1840 census, Jeremiah's family was the only Hensleys listed in Hardeman County.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Hardeman Co, TN pg 309 Jeremiah Hinsley 0212101000000-0100001000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 40-49 (1790-1800) Jeremiah HENSLEY (1792/93) s/o ? 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Willis HENSLEY (1819/20) son 2 Male(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) Martin HENSLEY (1820/21) son George W. HENSLEY (1822/23) son 1 Male(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Alfred A. HENSLEY (1826/27) son 2 Male(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) William HENSLEY (1833/34) son Charles HENSLEY (1835/36) son 1 Female(s) 40-49 (1790-1800) Elizabeth WELTY Hensley (1790/91) wife 1 Female(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Margaret HENSLEY (1831/32) daughter
At some point in the 1840's, Jeremiah and family moved across the border into Tippah County, Mississippi. They were listed in that county for the 1850 census next door to probable son Martin Hensley. Elizabeth White (c1836) was residing with them. She could be a granddaughter. A W. White (male) (c1830) was residing with Jeremiah's probable son George a few houses away. I'm not sure how they are all related.
1850 TIPPAH CO, MS Page 547 House/Family # 796/ 796 - 3rd DIVISION HENSELY JEREMIAH 57 M W FARMER 400 NC 1792/1793 HENSELY ELIZABETH 59 F W VA 1790/1791 HENSELY ALFRED A 23 M W TN 1826/1827 HENSELY MARGARET 18 F W TN 1831/1832 HENSELY WILLIAM 16 M W TN 1833/1834 HENSELY CHARLES 14 M W TN 1835/1836 WHITE ELIZABETH 14 F W TN 1835/1836
Elizabeth Welty Hensley died sometime between 1850 and 1860 in Tippah Co, MS.
Jeremiah was listed on the 1860 census in Tippah County living with son Alfred and his family. He was listed as a Shoe Maker.
1860 TIPPAH CO, MS Page 540 House/Family # 693/ 633 -- NORTHERN DIVISION Twp HENSLEY ALFRED 33 M W FARMER 1860 800 TN 1826/1827 HENSLEY MANERVA 31 F W NC 1828/1829 HENSLEY JOSIAH 6 M W MS 1853/1854 HENSLEY JULIA M 6 F W MS 1853/1854 HENSLEY MARGARET 4 F W MS 1855/1856 HENSLEY H E 2 F W MS 1857/1858 HENSLEY JEREMIAH 67 M W SHOE MAKER NC 1792/1793
I have no data on Jeremiah after 1860.
Jeremiah and Elizabeth had several children per the various census records. Some are not identified yet.
Unknown Son (1815/20). Jeremiah Hensley had an apparent son this age. He was home in 1830 (age 10-14), but gone by 1840, so probably married or dead by then.
I have no clue who this might have been.
Willis Hensley was born ca 1819/20 in Tennessee, presumably in Greene County. I don't have solid proof that he was Jeremiah's son, but it seems very likely. He was apparently home with parents for the 1830 census (age 10-14, born ca 1815/20) and still home in 1840 (age 20-29, born ca 1810/20).
Willis Hensley married Elizabeth --- between 1840 and ca 1843, probably in Hardeman County, Tennessee (no marriage record found). Elizabeth was born ca 1821/22 in North Carolina. I don't know her maiden name.
Willis and wife remained in Tennessee until moving to Tippah County, Mississippi between ca 1845 and ca 1847 (based on birth places and dates for their children).
They were listed in Tippah Co, MS for the 1850 census just a few houses from his parents and from siblings George and Martin.
1850 TIPPAH CO, MS Page 546B House/Family # 785/ 785 - 3rd DIVISION Twp HENSELY WILLIS 30 M W FARMER 1500 TN 1819/1820 HENSELY ELIZABETH 28 F W NC 1821/1822 HENSELY FELICIA A 7 F W TN 1842/1843 HENSELY JOSEPH 5 M W TN 1844/1845 HENSELY MARGARET E 3 F W MS 1846/1847
They were still in Tippah County for the 1860 census, and had several extra people with them, including a new son-in-law and several others, relationship unknown. Nephew Samuel Hensley (c1850) was also with them. He was son of brother Martin Hensley who may have died before 1860.
1860 TIPPAH CO, MS Page 542 House/Family # 710/ 650 -- NORTHERN DIVISION Twp HENSLEY WILLIS 42 M W TANNER 2000 8900 TN 1817/1818 HENSLEY E 35 F W NC 1824/1825 HENSLEY JASPER 16 M W TN 1843/1844 HENSLEY MARGARET 14 F W MS 1845/1846 GLOVER WILLIAM 0 M W TANNER (age blank) TN 1859/1860 GLOVER FELICIA ANN 20 F W TN 1839/1840 DAVIS A 23 M W FARMER TN 1836/1837 DUNCAN JOHN 24 M W FARMER TN 1835/1836 HENSLEY SAMUEL 10 M W TN 1849/1850 HARLAN FREDRICK 65 M W SADLER TN 1794/1795
** I don't have them in 1870 yet.
Elizabeth apparently died before 1880, for on that census, Willis had a new wife: Lovey S. ---, born ca 1840/41 in North Carolina. I don't know her maiden name, nor when they were married (other than sometime before 1880).
Willis and wife were on the 1880 census in Tippah County, in Sand Hill Township. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
Martin Hensley was born ca 1820/21 in Tennessee, presumably in Greene County. I don't have solid proof that he was Jeremiah's son, but it seems very likely. He was in Hardeman Co, TN and Tippah Co, MS when Jeremiah was in both places, and he lived near Jeremiah, and Jeremiah did have an apparent son this age, so it all fits.
He was apparently home with parents for the 1830 census (age 5-9, born ca 1820/25) and still home in 1840 (age 15-19, born ca 1820/25).
On 22 Jan 1846 Martin Hensley obtained a marriage bond in Hardeman Co, TN to marry Rachel M. C. Thrasher. They married the next day (23 Jan 1846). Rachel was born ca 1830/31 in Tennessee, daughter of John C. Thrasher (c1800 GA) (who was living with them in 1850).
They moved to Tippah Co, MS before 1850 and were listed there on that census next door to his parents. John Thrasher was living with them, and he was presumably Rachel's father.
1850 TIPPAH CO, MS Page 547 House/Family # 795/ 795 - 3rd DIVISION Twp HENSELY MARTIN 29 M W FARMER TN 1820/1821 HENSELY RACHEL M 19 F W TN 1830/1831 HENSELY SAMUEL S 0 M W 1/12 MS 1849/1850 THRASHER JOHN C 50 M W GA 1799/1800
I did not find Martin and family after 1850. For the 1860 census their son Samuel was residing with his Uncle Willis Hensley. I suspect this could mean that both Martin and Rachel died prior to 1860.
George W. Hensley was born ca 1822/23 in Tennessee, presumably in Greene County. I don't have solid proof that he was Jeremiah's son, but it seems very likely. He was in Hardeman Co, TN and Tippah Co, MS when Jeremiah was in both places, and he lived near Jeremiah, and Jeremiah did have an apparent son this age, so it all fits.
He was apparently home with parents for the 1830 census (age 5-9, born ca 1820/25) and still home in 1840 (age 15-19, born ca 1820/25).
On 7 Jun 1843 George W. Hensley obtained a marriage bond in Hardeman Co, TN to marry Margaret Crawford. They married on 13 Jun 1843. Margaret was born ca 1822/23 in Tennessee. I don't know who her parents were.
They moved to Tippah Co, MS before 1847 and were listed there on that census a few houses from his parents. A "W. White" age 20 was with them, and brother Alfred Hensley was with them also (and also listed with his parents). A James Hensley age 14 (born ca 1835/36) was living with them. I don't know if he was a younger brother, or a nephew or what.
1850 TIPPAH CO, MS Page 545B House/Family # 776/ 776 - 3rd DIVISION Twp HENSELY GEORGE 35 M W FARMER TN 1814/1815 HENSELY MARGARET 27 F W TN 1822/1823 HENSELY MARY 7 F W TN 1842/1843 HENSELY JOHN 5 M W TN 1844/1845 HENSELY JAMES 2 M W MS 1847/1848 HENSELY ALFRED 0 M W 8/12 MS 1849/1850 HENSELY ALFRED 28 M W FARMER 300 TN 1821/1822 WHITE W 20 M W FARMER TN 1829/1830 HENSELY JAMES 14 M W TN 1835/1836
They moved back to neighboring Hardeman Co, TN before 1860. They were listed there on the 1860 census, in fact, the only Hensleys in that county that year.
1860 HARDEMAN CO, TN Page 201 House/Family # 755/ 718 -- DISTRICT 10 Twp HENCELY GEORGE 37 M W FARMER 1000 800 TN 1822/1823 HENCELY MARGARET 33 F W TN 1826/1827 HENCELY JOHN 14 M W TN 1845/1846 HENCELY JAMES 12 M W TN 1847/1848 HENCELY AFORD A 10 M W TN 1849/1850 HENSLEY MARGARET J 8 F W TN 1851/1852 HENSLEY NANCY N 7 F W TN 1852/1853 HENSLEY REBECCA J 4 F W TN 1855/1856 HENSLEY JULIA A 2 F W TN 1857/1858 HENSLEY JEREMIAH 0 M W 6/12 TN 1859/1860
They were still in Hardeman in 1870. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
Margaret Crawford Hensley died sometime between 1870 and 1880, presumably in Hardeman Co, TN.
George Hensley married Lavicey --- before 1880, probably in Hardeman County. I don't know her maiden name, but she may have been married twice before, for the 1880 census shows two step-sons with the family, both with different surnames. One was Lettrell the younger one Box.
The 1880 census record shows the family in District 10 of Hardeman County. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
Alfred A. Hensley was born ca 1826/27 in Tennessee, either in Greene or White County. He was apparently home with parents for the 1830 census (age "under 5", born ca 1825/30) and still home in 1840 (age 10-14, born ca 1825/30), and still home in 1850 ("Alfred A." age 23), and apparently also living with brother George in 1850 ("Alfred" age 28), unless that was a different Alfred with George (and I doubt that).
Alfred married Minerva --- between 1850 and ca 1854 in Tippah Co, MS. She was born ca 1828/29 in North Carolina. I don't know her maiden name.
They were listed in Tippah Co, MS for the 1860 census, with Alfred's widowed father residing with them.
1860 TIPPAH CO, MS Page 540 House/Family # 693/ 633 -- NORTHERN DIVISION Twp HENSLEY ALFRED 33 M W FARMER 1860 800 TN 1826/1827 HENSLEY MANERVA 31 F W NC 1828/1829 HENSLEY JOSIAH 6 M W MS 1853/1854 HENSLEY JULIA M 6 F W MS 1853/1854 HENSLEY MARGARET 4 F W MS 1855/1856 HENSLEY H E 2 F W MS 1857/1858 HENSLEY JEREMIAH 67 M W SHOE MAKER NC 1792/1793
** I don't have them in 1870 yet, but they were probably still in Tippah County.
For the 1880 census, they were in Tippah County, in Sand Hill Township. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
Margaret Hensley was born ca 1831/32 in Tennessee, probably in White County. She was apparently home with parents for the 1840 census (age 5-9, born ca 1830/35) and still home in 1850 ("Margaret" age 18).
She was not found in 1860, so probably married by then.
William Hensley was born ca 1833/34 in Tennessee, probably in White County. He was apparently home with parents for the 1840 census (age 5-9, born ca 1830/35) and still home in 1850 ("William" age 16).
William Hensley married Louisa --- between 1850 and ca 1855 in Tippah Co, MS. Louisa was born ca 1833/34 in North Carolina. I don't know her maiden name.
They were listed on the 1860 census next to his father.
1860 TIPPAH CO, MS Page 540 House/Family # 694/ 634 -- NORTHERN DIVISION Twp HENSLEY WILLIAM 26 M W TANNER 450 150 TN 1833/1834 HENSLEY LOUISA 26 F W NC 1833/1834 HENSLEY R W 5 M W MS 1854/1855 HENSLEY W M 3 M W MS 1856/1857 HENSLEY J ANN 1 F W MS 1858/1859
I have no record of them after 1860.
Charles Hensley was born ca 1835/36 in Tennessee, possibly in White County or perhaps in Hardeman County. He was apparently home with parents for the 1840 census (age 5-9, born ca 1830/35) and still home in 1850 ("Charles" age 14).
I have no record of Charles after 1850.
James Hensley was born ca 1835/36 in Tennessee, possibly in White County or perhaps in Hardeman County. I don't know if he is a son of Jeremiah or not. I kind of doubt it, but he was living with George Hensley in 1850, listed after George's own children. Jeremiah had no "extra" sons this age with him in 1840, so it is quite possible that James was a nephew of Jeremiah instead, though I can't be sure.
I have no record of James after 1850.
Persons researching this family (click here for data on how to get on or off of this list):
1. Jeremiah1
Hensley , born 1792/93 in NC;
died aft 1860 in Tippah Co, MS.
He married abt 19 Mar 1817 in Greene Co, TN Elizabeth Welty , born
1790/91 in VA; died 1850/60 in Tippah Co, MS.
Children
of Jeremiah Hensley and Elizabeth Welty were as follows:
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2
i
Willis2
Hensley , born 1819/20 in Greene
Co, TN; died aft 1880 in Tippah Co, MS.
He married (1) Elizabeth (---) ; (2)
Lovey S (---) .
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3
ii
Martin2
Hensley , born 1820/21 in Greene
Co, TN; died aft 1850 in Tippah Co, MS.
He married Rachel M C Thrasher .
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4
iii
George W2
Hensley , born 1822/23 in Greene
Co, TN; died aft 1880 in Hardeman Co, TN.
He married (1) Margaret Crawford ; (2)
Lavicey (---) .
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5
iv
Alfred A2
Hensley , born 1826/27 in White
Co, TN; died aft 1880 in Tippah Co, MS.
He married Minerva (---) .
6
v
Margaret2
Hensley , born 1831/32 in White
Co, TN.
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7
vi
William2
Hensley , born 1833/34 in White
Co, TN. He married Louisa
(---) .
8
vii
Charles2
Hensley , born 1835/36 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
9
viii
James2
Hensley , born 1835/36 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
Generation 2
2. Willis2
Hensley
(Jeremiah1),
born 1819/20 in Greene Co, TN; died aft 1880 in Tippah Co, MS.
He married (1) in 1840/43 in Hardeman Co, TN Elizabeth (---) , born
1821/22 in NC; died bef 1880 in Tippah Co, MS; (2) bef 1880 in Tippah Co, MS
Lovey S (---) , born
1840/41 in NC.
Children
of Willis Hensley and Elizabeth (---) were as follows:
10
i
Felicia Ann3
Hensley , born
1842/43 in Hardeman Co, TN. She
married in 1850/60 in Tippah Co, MS William Glover , born in TN.
11
ii
Joseph3
Hensley , born 1844/45 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
12
iii
Margaret E3
Hensley , born 1846/47 in Tippah
Co, MS.
3. Martin2
Hensley
(Jeremiah1),
born 1820/21 in Greene Co, TN; died aft 1850 in Tippah Co, MS.
He married on 23 Jan 1846 in Hardeman Co, TN Rachel M C
Thrasher , born
1830/31 in TN, daughter of John C Thrasher .
Children
of Martin Hensley and Rachel M C Thrasher were as follows:
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13
i
Samuel S3
Hensley , born 1850 in Tippah
Co, MS. He married Amanda
(---) .
4. George W2
Hensley
(Jeremiah1),
born 1822/23 in Greene Co, TN; died aft 1880 in Hardeman Co, TN.
He married (1) on 13 Jun 1843 in Hardeman Co, TN Margaret
Crawford , born
1822/23 in TN; died 1870/80 in Hardeman Co, TN; (2) in 1870/80 in Hardeman Co,
TN Lavicey (---) , born
1850/51 in TN.
Children
of George W Hensley and Margaret Crawford were as follows:
14
i
Mary3
Hensley , born 1842/43 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
15
ii
John C3
Hensley , born 1844/45 in
Hardeman Co, TN. He married in
1860/70 in Hardeman Co, TN M C (---) , born 1852/53 in TN.
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16
iii
James M3
Hensley , born 1847/48 in Tippah
Co, MS. He married Rebecca A
Thompson .
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17
iv
Alfred A3
Hensley , born 1849 in Tippah
Co, MS. He married Louisa J
(---) .
18
v
Margaret3
Hensley , born 1851/52 in Tippah
Co, MS.
19
vi
Nancy N3
Hensley , born 1852/53 in Tippah
Co, MS.
20
vii
Rebecca A3
Hensley , born 1855/56 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
21
viii
Julia A3
Hensley , born 1857/58 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
22
ix
Jeremiah M3
Hensley , born 1859/60 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
23
x
G Russell3
Hensley , born 1860 in Hardeman
Co, TN.
24
xi
Joedisor3
Hensley , born 1864/65 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
5. Alfred A2
Hensley
(Jeremiah1),
born 1826/27 in White Co, TN; died aft 1880 in Tippah Co, MS.
He married in 1850/54 in Tippah Co, MS Minerva (---) , born
1828/29 in NC; died aft 1880 in Tippah Co, MS.
Children
of Alfred A Hensley and Minerva (---) were as follows:
25
i
Josiah3
Hensley , born 1853/54 in Tippah
Co, MS.
26
ii
Julia M3
Hensley , born 1853/54 in Tippah
Co, MS.
27
iii
Margaret3
Hensley , born 1845/46 in Tippah
Co, MS.
28
iv
H E3
Hensley , born 1857/58 in Tippah
Co, MS.
29
v
M Jane3
Hensley , born 1862/63 in Tippah
Co, MS.
30
vi
Robert M3
Hensley , born 1863/64 in Tippah
Co, MS.
31
vii
Mary E3
Hensley , born 1865/66 in Tippah
Co, MS.
7. William2
Hensley
(Jeremiah1),
born 1833/34 in White Co, TN. He
married in 1850/55 in Tippah Co, MS Louisa (---) , born 1833/34 in NC.
Children
of William Hensley and Louisa (---) were as follows:
32
i
R W3
Hensley , born 1854/55 in Tippah
Co, MS.
33
ii
W M3
Hensley , born 1856/57 in Tippah
Co, MS.
34
iii
J Ann3
Hensley , born 1858/59 in Tippah
Co, MS.
Generation 3
13. Samuel S3
Hensley
(Martin2,
Jeremiah1),
born 1850 in Tippah Co, MS. He
married in 1870/77 in Tippah Co, MS Amanda (---) , born 1850/51 in MS.
Children
of Samuel S Hensley and Amanda (---) were as follows:
35
i
Hiram4
Hensley , born 1876/77 in Tippah
Co, MS.
36
ii
Edward4
Hensley , born 1878/79 in Tippah
Co, MS.
16. James M3
Hensley
(George W2,
Jeremiah1),
born 1847/48 in Tippah Co, MS. He
married in 1860/67 in Hardeman Co, TN Rebecca A Thompson , born
1847/48 in TN.
Children
of James M Hensley and Rebecca A Thompson were as follows:
37
i
John W4
Hensley , born 1866/67 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
38
ii
Joe E4
Hensley , born 1868/69 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
39
iii
Robert N4
Hensley , born 1872/73 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
40
iv
Margaret A4
Hensley , born 1875/76 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
41
v
Lillie F4
Hensley , born 1877/78 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
17. Alfred A3
Hensley
(George W2,
Jeremiah1),
born 1849 in Tippah Co, MS. He
married bef 1869 in Hardeman Co, TN Louisa J (---) , born
1851/52 in IL.
Children
of Alfred A Hensley and Louisa J (---) were as follows:
42
i
Minerva A4
Hensley , born 1868/69 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
43
ii
Margaret I B4
Hensley , born 1871/72 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
44
iii
William P4
Hensley , born 1872/73 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
45
iv
Mary E4
Hensley , born 1875/76 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
46
v
Rebecca J4
Hensley , born 1876/77 in
Hardeman Co, TN.
47 vi George W4 Hensley , born 1879 in Hardeman Co, TN.
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