Who was Carlow Helton?

Carlow Helton (1827–1887) was born in Harlan, Kentucky, USA and died in Freeman Fork, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Carlow "Carr" Helton 1827–1887

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Sep 1827 · Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Died 6 Oct 1887 · Freeman Fork, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States

Father John Shadrach Helton

Mother Barbara Shepherd

Siblings Alexander P Helton, Amelia Milla Millie Helton, Carlo Helton, Dau Helton, Easter Helton Brock, Elijah Helton, Elisha Helton, Elizabeth Helton, Ferbie Pherbia Helton, Feribe Helton, George Helton, George William Helton, Infant Helton, James Helton, John C Helton, John Colvin Helton, John Shadrick Helton, Martha Patsy Helton, Martha Patsy Helton, Millie Helton, Nancy Helton, Nancy Helton Roach, Shederick Helton, William Helton, Willie Helton

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Shadrach Helton

Barbara Shepherd

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Carlow "Carr" Helton began in 1827 in Harlan, Kentucky, USA. Carlow "Carr" Helton passed away in 1887 in Freeman Fork, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States.

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1827

Birth of Carlow "Carr" Helton in Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Birth

1887

Death of Carlow "Carr" Helton in Freeman Fork, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Carlow Helton

This ancestor line traces from South East, England (1665) to Harlan, Kentucky, USA (1827) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Carlow Helton (1827–1887) was born in Harlan, Kentucky, USA and died in Freeman Fork, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Carlow in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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