I
Civil War Research From the Robert B. Barker Papers
(My note: This is Calvin Lycurgus Hensley, son of Jefferson and Catherine Hensley and grandson of Amos and Susannah Hensley of Burke Co, NC.)
Hensley, Calvin L. Pvt. Co. G, 8th TN Cav., Union Army Vols., March 1, 1864 to September 11, 1865. He lived at Ducktown, Polk County, TN and filed claim for pension April 9, 1890 saying he was born in McDowell Co., NC June 7, 1829. He was married to Dicey Evaline Dale in Cherokee County, NC on April 7,1850 by Henry Moss, JP. She died January 21, 1898. Calvin married 2nd, Eliza Ann Richards (no date) and she died July 6, 1906. Calvin married 3rd Gallic Bates Thompson on august 18, 1907. Her former husband, J. L. Thompson was born August 12, 1862 and died May 19, 1893. Children of Calvin L. Hensley were: Mary A., born January 26, 1851; William J., 1853; John, 1855; J. C., 1857; Joseph, 1860; J. D., 1862; C. J., 1864; Emma, 1867; Thomas A., 1870 and Alias E., 1875. (Someone had written on this list, "That is the crop!") Pension received at $12 per month form July 18, 1890 but dropped form the rolls January 26, 1894 saying he was not disabled. Pension was resumed at $12 per month form July 23, 1894 and $20 per month from February 28, 1907. Calvin Hensley died at Unaka, Cherokee County, NC on April 11, 1910. No claim was filed by the widow. (SC 590891)