James Corbet Hylton 1902–1940
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Hylton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through James Hylton 1902–1940
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Immediate Family
Biography
James Corbet Hylton was born in 1902 in Pike, Kentucky, United States, the child of robert bob hylton and orphia bowling hylton. James Corbet Hylton passed away in 1940 in Floyd, Kentucky, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Hylton
This ancestor line traces from , Suffolk, , England (1590) to Pike, Kentucky, USA (1902) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Hylton (1902–1940) was born in Pike, Kentucky, United States and died in Floyd, 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.
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James Hylton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record