Over the misty blue hills

Captain John Denton, whom she refers to, is actually Abraham Denton III who was married to Mourning Hogg, daughter of Gideon and Judith(Pittman) Hogg. Mourning signed the charter to Big Pigeon baptist church. She refers to Abraham's father as Captain John Denton of Shendoh VA. His name was Abraham II. He was married to Mary Odell. Abraham Denton III had a son named Isaac Denton who was also a Reverend.