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Samuel Madison Sexton 1848–1911

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

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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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Sexton 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Dec 1848 · Grainger, Tennesee, USA
Died 4 Jul 1911 · Nowata, Oklahoma, USA
Father Elijah Harrison Pickney Sexton
Spouse Melvina V I Idol
Children William Henry Sexton

Researchers connected through Samuel Sexton 1848–1911

and 1 more tree owner connected with Samuel Sexton 1848–1911

Biography

The story of Samuel Madison Sexton began in 1848 in Grainger, Tennesee, USA. Samuel Madison Sexton married melvina v i idol, and had children including william henry sexton. Samuel Madison Sexton passed away in 1911 in Nowata, Oklahoma, USA.

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Life Timeline

1848
Birth of Samuel Madison Sexton in Grainger, Tennesee, USA
Birth
1911
Death of Samuel Madison Sexton in Nowata, Oklahoma, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Sexton

This ancestor line traces from Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States (1798) to Grainger, Tennesee, USA (1848) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Sexton (1848–1911) was born in Grainger, Tennesee, USA and died in Nowata, Oklahoma, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Samuel Sexton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Samuel Madison Sexton PTP
1848–1911
Grainger, Tennesee, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Sexton's Descendants

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Samuel Madison Sexton PTP 1848–1911