Fifth Generation (Continued)
Moses HENSON (Thomas4, Paul3, William2, Paul1).
Born abt 1838 in Clay County, Kentucky, USA. Occupation: farm laborer.
- 1860 USA Federal census, Clay, Kentucky, Roll M63_363, page 0, image 157, Manchester Post Office, taken 28 Jul 1860, living with parents and new wife:
Moses Henson, 22, born Clay Co, Ky, farm labourer, married within the year, cannot read & write
Josephine Henson, 16, born Clay Co, Ky, married within the year
- 1870 USA Federal census, Precinct 1, Clay Kentucky, Roll M593_456, page 148, image 297, Manchester Post Office, dwelling 116, taken 4 July 1870:
Moses Henson, 29, born Kentucky, works on farm, personal estate $100, cannot read and write
Josephine Henson, 28, housekeeper, cannot write
Sally A Henson, 3
Note: living next door to William Henson, 49, born Tennessee, farmer
- 1880 census, Manchester, Clay, Kentucky, Roll: T9_410; Family History Film: 1254410; Page: 471.2000; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 0146:
Moses Henson, Age: 45, abt 1835
Birthplace: Kentucky
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Josephine
Father's birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Moses Henson 45, abt 1835, Ky, head, both parents born Ky
Josephine Henson 40, abt 1840, Ky, wife, both parents born Ky
Sallie Henson 15, abt 1865, Ky, daughter, both parents born Ky
David Henson 12, abt 1868, Ky, son, both parents born Ky
Lizzie Henson 7, abt 1873, Ky, daughter, both parents born Ky
Susan Henson 4, abt 1876, Ky, daughter, both parents born Ky
- 1910 USA Federal census, Poplar Creek, Knox, Kentucky, Roll T624_489, page 3B, Enum Dist 115, image 1007, :
Moses Henson, 72, married, born Kentucky, father born Kentucky, mother born USA, married 50 years
Josephine Henson, 65, born Kentucky, father born N Carolina, mother born USA, married 50 years, had 12 children, 7 now living
Susa Henson, 37, daughter, single, born Kentucky as were both parents
Ben H Henson, 22, son, single, born Kentucky as were both parents
Safa Henson, 11, granddaughter, single, born Kentucky as were both parents
RESEARCH NOTES:
- may have had a son William T Henson abt 1861 - if so must have died as an infant as is not shown on 1870 census.
Abt 1860 when Moses was 22, he married Josephine RHODES in Clay County, KY, USA. Born abt 1844 in Clay County, Kentucky, USA.
- 1910 census, Josephine Henson, 65, born Kentucky, father born N Carolina, mother born USA, married 50 years, had 12 children, 7 now living
They had the following children:
Hugh HENSON (Thomas4, Paul3, William2, Paul1).
Born abt 1842 in Clay County, Kentucky, USA.
- 1860 USA Federal census, Clay, Kentuck, Roll M63_363, page 0, image 157, Manchester Post Office, taken 28 Jul 1860: living with parents,
Hugh Henson, 18, born Clay Co, Ky, idiot
Artemilla (Attendance) HENSON (Thomas4, Paul3, William2, Paul1).
Born abt 1847 in Clay County, Kentucky, USA.
- 1860 USA Federal census, Clay, Kentuck, Roll M63_363, page 0, image 157, Manchester Post Office, taken 28 Jul 1860, living with parents:
Arta Malicco [Malicea?] Henson, 17, born Clay Co, Ky, female, attended school in past year
RESEARCH NOTES
- birth listed as abt 1847 and abt 1845
Daniel J HENSON (Thomas4, Paul3, William2, Paul1).
Born abt 1845 in Clay County, Kentucky, USA.
- 1860 USA Federal census, Clay, Kentuck, Roll M63_363, page 0, image 157, Manchester Post Office, taken 28 Jul 1860, living with parents:
Damiel T Henson [indexed as Malicco] , 15, born Clay Co, Ky, idiot
RESEARCH NOTES:
- birth listed as abt 1845 and abt 1849
William HENSON (Thomas4, Paul3, William2, Paul1).
Born in 1853 in Clay County, Kentucky, USA.
- 1860 USA Federal census, Clay, Kentucky, Roll M63_363, page 0, image 157, Manchester Post Office, taken 28 Jul 1860, living with parents:
William Henson [indexed as Malicco] , 6, born Clay Co, Ky,
RESEARCH NOTES:
- Wife originally listed as Sarah Smith - think Sarah was married another William (born abt 1849, also in KY, son of Granville Henson) - there are 2 William Smith’s both born Ky, both married to a Sarah Smith, one born 1853, the other 1849
- A William Henson married a Malicia Jones, 28 Jul 1870, Clay, Kentucky - possibly this William.
- 1880 census Manchester, Clay, Kentucky, found William Henson, 26, abt 1854, farmer living with wife Sylvia Henson, 22, no others listed. OR
- 1880 census, Big Creek, Clay, Kentucky, found William Henson 27 living with wife Melissa 23, son Charles 9, and daughter May 4. [On same page as Kate Henson 40 and children Taylor 14, Theophulus 12, John 7 and Danile 4; also Jessee 69 and Elizabeth 73 Henson; also Govenor Henson 29, Jan 19 and George 2.
William married Melissa?. Born ca 1854.
RESEARCH NOTES:
- Name likely Melissa or Sylvia, not sure which (at least 2 possibilities in 1880 census). Probably not Sarah Smith as she married a slightly older William Henson (1849) as per 1880 census. Probably Melissa, also living in Big Creek, Clay, Kentucy
They had the following children: