An American Family History

Isaac Denton

Isaac Denton was born about 1733 in what was then Orange County, Virginia. It became Frederick and then Shenandoah County. He was the son of Abraham Denton and Mary Odell.

He married Ann Whitson.

Elizabeth Denton (1757, married Littleberry White),
Martha Denton (1759),
Jeremiah Denton (1762),
Isaac Denton (1768, married Martha Crouch),
Agnes Denton (1770, married James Crouch),
Susannah Denton.

Isaac's will was proved in May, 1795 in Washington County, Tennessee (Will Book 1, p. 54). He mentioned his wife, Ann, and children Isaac, Jeremiah, Martha, Agnes, Elizabeth, and. Susannah. The executors were Jesse Whitson and David Jobe.

Pages 9 – 10 Isaac Denton Jul 1794
Washington County, Territory south of the River Ohio.

Two Sons Isaac and Jeremiah: all lands to be equally divided.
Wife Ann: to have estate in her possession, 20 pounds or 66 dollars and 4 shillings for the upkeep of my son Isaac.
Children: Jeremiah, Isaac, Martha, Agge, Elizabeth, to equally divide the rest of the estate.
On the death of my wife Susana Rider shall have 10 pounds..

Executors: friends Jese Whatson, David Job
Witnesses: Jessee Whitson, David Job