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 1784 - 1851 (~ 67 years)
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| Name |
William Denney |
| Birth |
~ 1784 |
Henry County, Virginia  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
0___ 1851 |
Van Buren County, Tennessee [1] |
 Probate |
1 Sep 1851 |
Van Buren County, Tennessee [1] |
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| Burial |
Big Fork Cemetery, Van Buren County, Tennessee [1] |
| Person ID |
I43631 |
The Hennessee Family |
| Last Modified |
3 Sep 2015 |
| Father |
James Denney, b. 1745-1750, Albermarle County, Virginia d. 0___ 1821, Wayne County, Kentucky (Age 71 years) |
| Mother |
Esther Small |
| Marriage |
Y [1] |
| Residence (Family) |
13 Sep 1777 |
Albermarle County, Virginia [1] |
| Residence (Family) |
0___ 1801 |
Wayne County, Kentucky [1] |
| Family ID |
F15856 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family |
Martha "Patsy" Burnett, b. 1787-1790, Rockcastle Creek, Henry County, Virginia d. Bef 1850, Van Buren County, Tennessee (Age 59 years) |
| Marriage |
28 Feb 1806 |
Wayne County, Kentucky [1] |
| Children |
| | 1. Ann Denney, b. 0___ 1813, Van Buren County, Tennessee d. 0___ 1885, Van Buren County, Tennessee (Age ~ 72 years) |
| | 2. James Preston Denney, Sr., b. 13 Feb 1826, (Van Buren County) Tennessee d. 17 Dec 1883, Van Buren County, Tennessee (Age 57 years) |
| | 3. Emaline Denney, b. 0___ 1827, Van Buren County, Tennessee d. 0___ 1890, Van Buren County, Tennessee (Age ~ 63 years) |
| | 4. Nathan Austin "Austin" Denney, b. 1831-1832, (Van Buren County) Tennessee d. 0___ 1884, Van Buren County, Tennessee (Age 52 years) |
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| Family ID |
F15855 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
30 Apr 2023 |
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| Notes |
- WILLIAM DENNEY was born about 1784 in Henry Co, VA and died 1851 in Van Buren Co, TN. He moved with his parents, JAMES DENNEY and ESTHER SMALL to Wayne County, KY on Turkey Creek in 1801 and on 28 Feb 1806, William married MARTHA / Patsy BURNETT. The Bondsman was William's brother-in-law, JOHN AUSTIN. Consent note: "Mr. Taul, 9th Feb 1806 } This is to certify that I am willing that William Denney should wed with my daughter Patsey /s/ Jeremiah Burnett. Teste: Thomas Small." John Austin married RACHEL DENNEY, 30 June 1802. William Denney was the Bondsman. (Wayne Co, KY Marriages & Vital Records, Vol 1, p.10,88, by Bork).
Martha/Patsy Burnett was born about 1787/90 on Rockcastle Creek in Henry Co, VA in that part that became Patrick Co in 1791 and died before 1850 in Van Buren Co, TN. Both she and William were buried in Big Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Van Buren Co.
The Denneys and Smalls were formerly from Albemarle Co, VA. James Denney was born in Albemarle Co about 1745/50. He took the Oath of Allegiance in Henry Co on 13 Sep 1777. James died between May and Oct 1821 in Wayne Co, KY. James, Esther and Charles Denney are said to be buried under a stack of rocks in the Denney Cemetery behind Clay Hill Church on Hwy 92 in Wayne County. In 1810, Esther Small Denney was a member of the Old Bethel Church in Wayne.
Jeremiah Burnett II, b. 1740 in Albemarle Co, VA; served in Rev. War under Capt. James Franklin's Company of Amherst. Jeremiah died 1816 Wayne Co, KY in house of James Hurt and his wife Ursula Burnett Hurt. Jeremiah Burnett and all of his children left Patrick Co, VA and removed to Wayne Co and settled on Turkey Creek with the Denneys by 1805 except two sons,
Jeremiah Burnett III, b. 1760; d. 1848 Jackson Co, MO, married EFFANIAH CRAWLEY/CROWLEY and his brother
Obadiah Burnett who married Sarah Mayo.
Children of William Denney and Martha Burnett:
1) John D. Denney, b. 17 Mar 1807 in Wayne Co, KY; d. before 1877 Carroll Co, AR (Estate Settlement date); m. 1/ ___; m.2/ Martha ____.
2) Burnett Denney, b. 1808 in White Co, TN; 1850 Census Madison Co, AR; had wife Priscilla ___, b. 1807 SC.
3) Charles Crockett Denney, b. 1810 White Co, TN; d. in Civil War in Little Rock, AR; m. Mary Bryan (1809-1899) of White Co, TN, dau of Wm Bryan Jr & Jane Gillespie. Charles was Administrator of his father's estate; went to Arkansas about 1860.
4) William Denney Jr, b. 1812; died in Civil War; buried Baker-Bussey Cemetery in Carroll Co, AR; m. Nancy Jane, b. 1820 GA.
5) Nancy Ann Denney, b. 1813, d. 1885 Van Buren Co, TN; m. c1835 to JOSEPH CUMMINGS JR, b. c1802 Fauquier Co,VA; d.1868 in Cummingsville, Van Buren Co, TN; buried Big Fork Cem; son of Joseph Cummings Sr and Rosannah Colyer/Seilers. Joseph Cummings Sr. was a Rev. War pensioner and Justice of Peace of Van Buren Co.
NANCY A. DENNEY and JOSEPH CUMMINGS JR had dau:
(A) Sarah Carter Cummings, b. 21 Aug 1848; d. 6 Mar 1936 in Van Buren Co; m. 1 Oct 1876 in White Co, TN to BYRD/BIRD LEWIS, b. 23 Nov 1846 in White Co, TN; died there 2 Aug 1937; buried Hickory Valley Cem. Bird, son of THOMAS LEWIS, b. 5 Jun 1812; d. 4 Nov 1900 White Co; m. there 12 Jul 1840 to MARTHA CRAWLEY, b. 3 Feb 1815 White Co, dau of THOMAS & MARGARET CRAWLEY. In Sep 1842, THOMAS CRAWLEY, and wife Margaret of Van Buren Co Co sold 150 acres & entered into agreement to give personal property to THOMAS LEWIS of White Co in exchange for his provision & care of them.
Thomas Crawley, b. 1755 Albemarle Co, VA; d. 1843 in Van Buren Co; served in Rev. War. Thomas & Martha Lewis were living 1860 White Co, River Hill Post Office, p.29).
6) Martha/Mattie Denney, b.24 Oct 1814 in White Co. TN; m. 1837 to WILLIAM BURRELL CUMMINGS, b.11 May 1810 TN; d. 1884; son of Joseph Cummings Sr.; lived Van Buren Co.
7) Mary Elizabeth Denney, b. 2 Aug 1821 in Sparta, White Co. TN; d. 8 Jun 1898 Carroll Co, AR; m. 23 Dec 1838 in White Co, TN to Jamison Bussey (1821-1858)
8) James Preston Denney, b. 13 Feb 1826 in White Co. TN; m.1/ 21 May 1851 Van Buren Co to HANNAH SHOCKLEY, dau of Samuel Shockley & Darcus Arminda Hoodenpyle. Hannah Denney had two children, Theola Denney and William Denney, all three are buried in Big Fork Cemetery in Van Buren Co; James P. Denney m. 2/ Sarah Grissom and had large family.
James Preston and brother Austin Denney went to Texas but returned to TN..
WILLIAM SHOCKLEY, a bro of Samuel, b. 1785 Carroll Co, VA; m. 29 Dec 1810 in Grainger Co, TN to MARY CRAWLEY, b. 1795 Surry Co, NC.
The 1790 Census of Surry Co, NC shows SAMUEL CRAWLEY & THOMAS CRAWLEY, who both served in Rev. War. The name of CRAWLEY has been found as Crowley, Croley, Craley, Cralle, Creely, etc. The a's and o's appear the same in ancient script plus the old court clerks spelled a name as they heard it.
9) Jane Denney, b. 27 Apr 1829 in White Co. TN; d. 1 Aug 1886 Van Buren Co; m. there 3 Dec 1846 to William Carroll Haston, b. 2 Mar 1828 White Co; d. 11 Jan 1902. (www.danielhaston.com)
10) Nathan Austin Denney, (called Austin), b. 1831/2 in White Co. TN; d. there 1882; m. 1/ 11 Oct 1851 to Sarah Bryan; m. 2/ 1854 to Martha Sparkman. All children born at Bond Cave in Van Buren Co.
1851 Sep 01 - Van Buren Co, TN - Court Order Bk 2:-352-3:
JOSEPH CUMMINGS, CHARLES DENNEY, WILLIAM DENNEY, JAMES P. DENNEY, AUSTIN DENNEY, WILLIAM C. HASTON & W.B. CUMMINGS came into Court & presented a
Petition..
To the Worshipful County Court of Van Buren County, the Petition of
John Denney
Burnet Denney
Charles Denney
William Denney
James P. Denney
Austin Denney
Joseph Cummings [Jr] & his wife Nancy Ann
William B. Cummings and his wife Martha
William F. Carter & his wife Sarah
Jamison Bussey & Mary
William C. Haston & his wife Jane
show that WILLIAM DENNEY SR lately departed this life seized of lands where he lived and several tracts adjoining in all about 238 acres; also 1/2 of a tract of about 4,489 acres on the mountain...that said lands are not subject to division to advantages and it works manifestly to this advantage to have the lands sold for division: The above petitioners further show that the above named WILLIAM DENNEY SR departed this life seized of four (4) Slaves, to wit: FAN & her child FRANK, DICE & ROSE and that said Slaves are not subject to division.. To sell said Slaves fordivision which they may.
JOHN DENNEY and other heirs of WILLIAM DENNEY SR, dec'd - Petition to sell land & Slaves.
The above petition was heard by the Court and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court for the lands and Slaves first giving 20 days notice of the time and place to be sold at the late residence of William Denney, dec'd.. The lands to be sold on a credit of 1, 2 & 3 years with Bond & good security from the purchaser and retain a Lien on said land until paid... and the Slaves to be sold on credit of one year Bond and Security & report same at November Term of Court ... It is further ordered that a minimum price of the lands to be at $6.00 per acre and the mountain lands mentioned at 1 cent per acre and the slaves:
FAN & her child FRANK to be at $650.00.. DICE at $600.. ROSE at $600 and that $25.00 out of the purchase price of the HOME TRACT be paid in advance..
Ordered by the Court that JOSEPH CUMMINGS be Administrator of the Estate of WILLIAM DENNEY SR, dec'd to have further time to return an inventory of said estate.
(Records submitted by Mrs. Eugene Denney of Grants Pass, Or & Marie Graves of Lakeland, FL,1990; Published: Burnetts & Their Connections, Vol 1, pp.259-265; 502-506 by June Baldwin Bork, 1989 - www.junebaldwinbork.com)
1850 Van Buren Co, TN - 3rd dist 6 sep p.373a #86
Eliza Denney 40 Tn living with Joseph C. Kaston (Haston?)
1850 Van Buren Co, TN - 3rd dist 6 sep p.373b - #88
William Denney 71 [1779] SC; farmer; 1500
Austin (son) 18 TN{son Austin named after Uncle John Austin)
1850 Van Buren Co, TN - p.375a - 3rd Dist - 7 Sep 1850
#118
James T. Crewley 64 [1786] TN; laborer
Lucy C. 43 Tn
Sion C. 05 TN
Margaret 01Tn
1850 Van Buren Co, TN -
p.375a - 3rd Dist - 7 Sep 1850
#119
William Denney36 [1814] TN; farmer 900
Jane 30 GA
BURNETT 12 TN
m/Preston 10 TN
m/Malachi 09 Tn
m/Polk 07 Tn
John 05 TN
William 01 Tn
Mordicai Brown18 GA
p.386b - 7th dist
16 Sep
#267
Emerline Creely 15 TN
living with M.Y. Brookett
p.387b/ 388a
#281
Angeline Creely 12 Tn; (living w/Love family
Isaac Creeley 9 TN [1]
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