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General Denton Albertson 1882–1945

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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2 researchers on YourRoots have General Albertson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Nov 1882 · Missouri
Died 21 Jul 1945 · Kenton, Kentucky
Father Catena Albertson
Mother Vernette Albertson
Spouse Hattie S Avans
Children Lena Albertson, Vola Albertson
Siblings Alpha I Albertson, Estella P Albertson, Laura E Albertson, Mack K Albertson, Martha A Albertson, Mary J Albertson, Nolia H Albertson

Researchers connected through General Albertson 1882–1945

and 1 more tree owner connected with General Albertson 1882–1945

Biography

The story of General Denton Albertson began in 1882 in Missouri. In 1900, General Denton Albertson resided in Harriman, Roane, Tennessee. In 1930, General Denton Albertson resided in Covington, Kenton, Kentucky. General Denton Albertson married hattie s avans, and had children including lena albertson, vola albertson. General Denton Albertson passed away in 1945 in Kenton, Kentucky.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Death Records Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

  4. 4
    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

Life Timeline

1882
Birth of General Denton Albertson in Missouri
Birth
1900
General Denton Albertson resided here in Harriman, Roane, Tennessee
Residence
1930
General Denton Albertson resided here in Covington, Kenton, Kentucky
Residence
1945
Death of General Denton Albertson in Kenton, Kentucky
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from General Albertson

This ancestor line traces from Tennessee (1855) to Missouri (1882) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

General Albertson (1882–1945) was born in Missouri and died in Kenton, Kentucky. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have General 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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General Albertson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
General Denton Albertson PTP
1882–1945
Missouri
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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General Albertson's Descendants

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General Denton Albertson PTP 1882–1945