Who was James Hylton?

James Hylton (1902–1940) was born in Pike, Kentucky, USA and died in Floyd, Kentucky, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Corbet Hylton 1902–1940

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

Born 01 MAR 1902 · Pike, Kentucky, USA

Died 31 JUL 1940 · Floyd, Kentucky, USA

Father Robert Hylton

Mother Orpha Boling

Siblings Alice Louise Hylton, Azzie Hylton, Bart Hylton, Frank Bradley Hylton, Mausey E Hylton, Millburn Hylton, Philip Hylton, Robert Hylton, Virgie Hylton

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Hylton

Orpha Boling

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Children

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Biography

James Corbet Hylton was born in 1902 in Pike, Kentucky, USA, the child of robert hylton and orpha boling. James Corbet Hylton passed away in 1940 in Floyd, Kentucky, USA.

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1902

Birth of James Corbet Hylton in Pike, Kentucky, USA

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1940

Death of James Corbet Hylton in Floyd, Kentucky, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Hylton

This ancestor line traces from , Suffolk, , England (1590) to Pike, Kentucky, USA (1902) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Hylton (1902–1940) was born in Pike, Kentucky, USA and died in Floyd, Kentucky, USA. 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 James 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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