Jeremiah "Big Jerry" Denton
1779 - 1847 (68 years)1. Jeremiah "Big Jerry" Denton was born in 1779 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America (son of Pvt. Abraham John Denton, III and Mourning Hogg); died on 7 Sep 1847 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America; was buried in Old Jericho Cemetery, Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, United States of America. Jeremiah married Elizabeth Griggs on Yes, date unknown. Elizabeth was born in 1782 in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, United States of America; died on 4 Jul 1828 in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, United States of America; was buried in Old Jericho Cemetery, Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Blanton Denton was born in 1807 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America; died in 1865 in Bell County, Texas, United States of America.
- Colonel Hightower Denton was born in 1810 in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, United States of America; died in 1880 in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, United States of America; was buried in Old Jericho Cemetery, Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, United States of America.
- Sterling Denton was born in 1811 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America; died in 1880 in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, United States of America.
- Overton Denton was born in 1813 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America; died in 1885 in Pottsboro, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America.
- Waune Denton was born in 1815 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America; died in 1815 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America.
- Susannah Denton was born on 21 Apr 1817 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America; died on 19 Feb 1891 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America.
- Holland Denton was born on 6 Nov 1818 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America; died on 10 Dec 1896 in Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America.
- Hardin Denton was born in 1821 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America; died in 1870.
- Abraham Denton was born in 1823 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America; died in 1823 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America.
- Mourning Denton was born in 1824 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America; died in 1895.
- Edith Denton was born in 1826 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America; died after 1880 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America.
2. Pvt. Abraham John Denton, III was born in 1738 in Orange County, New York, United States of America (son of Captain Abraham John Denton, Jr. and Mary Sarah O'Dell); died in 1827 in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America; was buried in Unknown. Abraham married Mourning Hogg in 1769 in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America. Mourning was born in 1740; died in 1789 in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Mourning Hogg was born in 1740; died in 1789 in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America. Children:
- Sarah "Sally" Denton was born in 1771 in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America; died in 1812 in Clay County, Tennessee, United States of America.
- Elizabeth "Bettie" Denton was born in 1772 in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America; died in 1859 in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America.
- Isaac D. Denton was born in 1774 in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America; died in 1870 in Jackson, Clay County, Tennessee, United States of America.
- Nancy Mourning Denton was born in 1776 in Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America; died in 1855 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America.
- Samuel Denton was born on 11 Jul 1776 in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America; died in 1856 in Cedar Creek, Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America.
- Abraham Denton was born in 1778 in Obion, Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America; died in 1859 in Granville, Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America.
- 1. Jeremiah "Big Jerry" Denton was born in 1779 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America; died on 7 Sep 1847 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America; was buried in Old Jericho Cemetery, Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, United States of America.
- Margaret "Peggy" Denton was born in 1780 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America; died on 25 Oct 1858 in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America.
- Elijah Denton was born on 20 Dec 1782 in North Carolina, United States of America; died on 25 Oct 1870 in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, United States of America.
- Agnes Denton was born in 1785 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America; died in 1850.
- Martha Denton was born in 1787 in White County, Tennessee, United States of America; died in 1845 in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, United States of America.
Generation: 3
4. Captain Abraham John Denton, Jr. was born in May 1700 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America (son of Abraham Denton and Martha Thorne); died in Sep 1774 in Toms Brook, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America; was buried in Toms Brook Cemetery, Toms Brook, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America. Abraham married Mary Sarah O'Dell in 1725 in Orange County, New York, United States of America. Mary was born on 26 Mar 1702 in Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America; died in 1779 in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America; was buried in Toms Brook Cemetery, Toms Brook, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Mary Sarah O'Dell was born on 26 Mar 1702 in Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America; died in 1779 in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America; was buried in Toms Brook Cemetery, Toms Brook, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America. Children:
- Joseph Denton was born on 14 Feb 1729 in Orange County, New York, United States of America; died in 1800 in Stockton Valley, Clinton County, Kentucky, United States of America.
- Isaac Denton, Sr. was born in 1733 in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America; died on 14 Jul 1795 in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.
- Samuel Denton, Sr. was born in 1734 in Orange County, New York, United States of America; died in 1811 in Pendleton District, South Carolina, United States of America.
- James Denton was born in 1735 in Orange County, New York, United States of America; died in 1834 in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America.
- Martha "Mary" Denton was born on 22 Jul 1736 in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America; died in 1794 in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.
- Phoebe Denton was born in 1737 in Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America; died on 17 Dec 1794.
- 2. Pvt. Abraham John Denton, III was born in 1738 in Orange County, New York, United States of America; died in 1827 in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America; was buried in Unknown.
Generation: 4
8. Abraham Denton was born in 1675 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America (son of Admiral Samuel Denton and Mary Rock Smith); died in 1729 in Orange County, New York, United States of America. Abraham married Martha Thorne in 1699 in Orange County, New York, United States of America. Martha (daughter of William Thorne, Jr. and Winnifred Livingston) was born in 1679 in Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America; died in 1730 in Orange County, New York, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Martha Thorne was born in 1679 in Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America (daughter of William Thorne, Jr. and Winnifred Livingston); died in 1730 in Orange County, New York, United States of America. Children:
- 4. Captain Abraham John Denton, Jr. was born in May 1700 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America; died in Sep 1774 in Toms Brook, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America; was buried in Toms Brook Cemetery, Toms Brook, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America.
- Martha Denton was born in 1704; and died.
Generation: 5
16. Admiral Samuel Denton was born on 29 May 1631 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom; was christened on 29 May 1631 in Coley Chapel, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (son of Rev. Richard Denton, II and Helen Windebank); died on 15 Mar 1713 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America; was buried in Prospect Cemetery, Jamaica, Queens County, New York, United States of America . Samuel married Mary Rock Smith in 1656 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America. Mary (daughter of John Rock Smith, Jr. and June Strickland) was born on 20 Jul 1640 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America; died on 15 Mar 1713 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
17. Mary Rock Smith was born on 20 Jul 1640 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America (daughter of John Rock Smith, Jr. and June Strickland); died on 15 Mar 1713 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America. Children:
- Jane (Jean) Denton was born in 1659 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America; and died.
- Dinah Denton was born about 1661; and died.
- Benjamin Denton was born about 1663; and died.
- Samuel Denton was born in 1665 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America; died in Feb 1719.
- Mary Smith Denton was born in 1668 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America; died in 1698.
- James Denton was born in 1670 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America; died in 1723 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America.
- Hannah Denton was born in 1673 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America; died on 17 Aug 1748 in Smithtown, Suffolk County, New York, United States of America.
- 8. Abraham Denton was born in 1675 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America; died in 1729 in Orange County, New York, United States of America.
- Martha Denton was born in 1676 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America; and died.
- Jonas Denton was born in 1677 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America; died in 1717.
- Phoebe Denton was born in 1679 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America; died in 1728.
- Elizabeth Denton was born in 1683 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America; and died.
18. William Thorne, Jr. was born on 7 Apr 1642 in Dorset County, England, United Kingdom (son of William Thorne and Sarah Denton); died in 1688. William married Winnifred Livingston on Yes, date unknown. Winnifred was born on Yes, date unknown; died in 1713. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
19. Winnifred Livingston was born on Yes, date unknown; died in 1713. Children:
- Elizabeth Thorne was born on Yes, date unknown; and died.
- Joseph Thorne was born on Yes, date unknown; and died.
- William Thorne, III was born on Yes, date unknown; and died.
- Richard Thorne, I was born in 1675 in Flushing, Queens, New York City, Queens County, New York, United States of America; died in 1706.
- 9. Martha Thorne was born in 1679 in Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America; died in 1730 in Orange County, New York, United States of America.
Generation: 6
32. Rev. Richard Denton, II was born on 5 Apr 1603 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom; was christened on 19 Apr 1603 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (son of Sir Richard Denton and Susan Sibella); died in 1663 in Hempstead, Essex County, England, United Kingdom. Richard married Helen Windebank about 1618 in Marden Parish, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. Helen (daughter of Sir Thomas Windebank and Lady Frances Dymoke) was born on 1 Feb 1597 in Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom; and died in England, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
33. Helen Windebank was born on 1 Feb 1597 in Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (daughter of Sir Thomas Windebank and Lady Frances Dymoke); and died in England, United Kingdom. Children:
- Sarah Denton was born in 1623; and died.
- Major Daniel Denton was born in 1626 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom; was christened on 10 Jul 1632 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom; died in 1703 in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, Queens County, New York, United States of America.
- Timothy Denton was born on 23 Jul 1627 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom; and died.
- Nathaniel Denton was born on 9 Mar 1628 in Bolton, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom; died on 18 Oct 1690 in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, Queens County, New York, United States of America.
- Richard Denton, III was born in 1630 in Bolton, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom; died on 26 Dec 1658 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
- 16. Admiral Samuel Denton was born on 29 May 1631 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom; was christened on 29 May 1631 in Coley Chapel, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom; died on 15 Mar 1713 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America; was buried in Prospect Cemetery, Jamaica, Queens County, New York, United States of America .
- Phoebe Denton was born on 29 Sep 1634 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom; died on 18 Oct 1658 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America.
- John Denton was born in 1636 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America; and died.
34. John Rock Smith, Jr. was born in 1615 (son of John Rock Smith, Sr. and Isabel [---?---]); died in 1706 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America. John married June Strickland about 1630. June (daughter of John Strickland) was born on Yes, date unknown; died before 1665. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
35. June Strickland was born on Yes, date unknown (daughter of John Strickland); died before 1665. Children:
- Hannah Smith was born on Yes, date unknown; and died.
- John Smith was born on Yes, date unknown; died on 12 Mar 1683.
- Jonathan Smith was born on Yes, date unknown; died in 1724.
- Joseph Smith was born on Yes, date unknown; and died.
- Martha Smith was born on Yes, date unknown; died in 1690.
- 17. Mary Rock Smith was born on 20 Jul 1640 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America; died on 15 Mar 1713 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States of America.
36. William Thorne was born in 1606 in Dorset County, England, United Kingdom (son of John Thorne and Constance [---?---]); died in 1670 in England, United Kingdom. William married Sarah Denton in 1639 in England, United Kingdom. Sarah (daughter of Rev. Richard Denton, II and Helen Windebank) was born in 1623; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
37. Sarah Denton was born in 1623 (daughter of Rev. Richard Denton, II and Helen Windebank); and died. Children:
- John Thorne was born on Yes, date unknown; and died.
- Joseph Thorne was born on Yes, date unknown; and died.
- Samuel Thorne was born on Yes, date unknown; and died.
- Susannah Thorne was born on Yes, date unknown; and died.
- 18. William Thorne, Jr. was born on 7 Apr 1642 in Dorset County, England, United Kingdom; died in 1688.
- Denton Thorne was born in 1659; and died.