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James Walter "Buck" Denton

Male Abt 1892 - 1948  (~ 56 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James Walter "Buck" Denton was born Abt 1892, Tennessee (son of William Roten Denton and Susan Melvina Thornton); died 31 Jan 1948, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried Reverend John Huff Family Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    James — Queen Esther Hurst. Queen (daughter of Samuel "Windy" Hurst and Dorinda Hurst) was born 21 Apr 1899, Tennessee; died 4 Jan 1978, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Reverend John Huff Family Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Dorothy Denton was born Abt 1939.
    2. Hooper Enloe "Dick" Denton was born 3 Nov 1910, Tennessee; died 5 Nov 1964; was buried Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    3. Rhoten Scott Denton was born 30 Dec 1913, Tennessee; died 13 Sep 1986, Washington County, Tennessee; was buried Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    4. Ella Mae Denton was born Abt 1915, Tennessee; died Bef 19 Nov 2008.
    5. James Walter Denton, Jr. was born Abt 1919, Tennessee; died Bef 19 Nov 2008.
    6. Pat Dallas "Zeke" Denton was born 5 Feb 1922, Tennessee; died 19 Nov 2008, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    7. Balger Buck "Joe" Denton was born 11 Aug 1926, Tennessee; died 6 Jun 1993.
    8. Alma Jean Denton was born 24 Feb 1928, Tennessee; died Jul 1997.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Roten Denton was born 17 Dec 1862, Jefferson County, Tennessee (son of John Denton and Mary Duncan); died 21 Sep 1903; was buried Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, District 4, Sevier County, Tennessee

    William married Susan Melvina Thornton 12 Sep 1882, Jefferson County, Tennessee. Susan (daughter of John D. Thornton and Mahala Layman) was born Abt 1865, Jefferson County, Tennessee; died 15 Nov 1894; was buried Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Susan Melvina Thornton was born Abt 1865, Jefferson County, Tennessee (daughter of John D. Thornton and Mahala Layman); died 15 Nov 1894; was buried Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 1. James Walter "Buck" Denton was born Abt 1892, Tennessee; died 31 Jan 1948, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried Reverend John Huff Family Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Denton was born Abt 1837, Tennessee (son of Sally).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, District 11, Cocke County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1870, District 4, Sevier County, Tennessee

    John — Mary Duncan. Mary was born Abt 1838, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Duncan was born Abt 1838, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, District 4, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. Jonathan Denton was born Abt 1858, Tennessee.
    2. Sarah Francis Denton was born 2 Dec 1859, Tennessee; died 22 Sep 1942, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried 23 Sep 1942, Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    3. 2. William Roten Denton was born 17 Dec 1862, Jefferson County, Tennessee; died 21 Sep 1903; was buried Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    4. Elizabeth J. Denton was born Abt 1865, Tennessee.
    5. David W. Denton was born Abt 1869, Tennessee.
    6. John Denton was born 10 Feb 1874, Jefferson County, Tennessee; died 5 May 1963, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 7 May 1963, Nelson Chapel Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  John D. Thornton was born Dec 1839, Jefferson County, Tennessee (son of Thornton).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 17, Jefferson County, Tennessee

    John — Mahala Layman. Mahala (daughter of James Layman and Lavina Fox) was born 16 Dec 1837, Jefferson County, Tennessee; died 11 May 1886; was buried Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mahala Layman was born 16 Dec 1837, Jefferson County, Tennessee (daughter of James Layman and Lavina Fox); died 11 May 1886; was buried Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. William Asa Thornton was born 11 May 1864, Tennessee; died 12 Jul 1960; was buried Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    2. 3. Susan Melvina Thornton was born Abt 1865, Jefferson County, Tennessee; died 15 Nov 1894; was buried Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    3. Julia Thursa Thornton was born 7 Sep 1866, Tennessee; died 4 May 1935; was buried Chestnut Hill Cemetery.
    4. James Jessie Thornton was born 18 Nov 1867; died 21 Sep 1938; was buried Chestnut Hill Cemetery.
    5. John Alfred N. Thornton was born 5 Feb 1869, Jefferson County, Tennessee; died 29 Aug 1945, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried 30 Aug 1945, Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    6. Martha J. E. Thornton was born Abt 1872, Tennessee.
    7. Calvin Lee Thornton was born 22 Oct 1872, Tennessee; died 17 Jun 1948; was buried Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    8. Joseph C. Thornton was born 22 May 1872, Tennessee; died 26 Jul 1947, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Jul 1947, Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    9. Daniel Slover Thornton was born 10 Jun 1877, Tennessee; died 15 Apr 1952; was buried Burchfield Memorial Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 9.  Sally was born Abt 1800, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, District 11, Cocke County, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. 4. John Denton was born Abt 1837, Tennessee.
    2. Harriet Denton was born Abt 1847, Tennessee.

  2. 12.  Thornton (son of Barnabas Thornton and Sarah Hill).
    Children:
    1. 6. John D. Thornton was born Dec 1839, Jefferson County, Tennessee.

  3. 14.  James Layman was born 9 Jul 1812, Tennessee; died 19 Apr 1899; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    James — Lavina Fox. Lavina (daughter of George Fox and Christina Eversall) was born 5 Feb 1810, Tennessee; died 19 Jul 1881; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Lavina Fox was born 5 Feb 1810, Tennessee (daughter of George Fox and Christina Eversall); died 19 Jul 1881; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and its Heritage", 1994, p 204.

    Children:
    1. Margaret Layman was born Abt 1832, Tennessee.
    2. Christena Layman was born Abt 1833, Tennessee.
    3. George Layman was born 4 Apr 1835, Tennessee; died 18 Feb 1913; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Sarah Layman was born Abt 1836, Tennessee.
    5. 7. Mahala Layman was born 16 Dec 1837, Jefferson County, Tennessee; died 11 May 1886; was buried Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    6. Asa C. Layman was born 24 Sep 1839, Tennessee; died 22 Aug 1927; was buried 23 Aug 1927, Burchfield Memorial Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Hetty Layman was born Abt 1841, Tennessee.
    8. Dialtha Layman was born Abt 1845, Tennessee.
    9. Elizabeth Layman was born Abt 1846, Tennessee.
    10. Martha Layman was born Abt 1839, Tennessee.


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