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Ada Sexton 1897–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jun 1897

Birth Location: Reinbeck, Grundy County, Iowa, United States of America

Death Date: 19 August 1971

Death Location: Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: James Hollowell

Mother: Mary Sears

Spouse(s): Leo Sr

Children(s): Leo Jr, Mary Sexton, Norma Sexton, Norma Sexton, Baby Sexton

Ada Sexton was born in 1897 in Reinbeck, Grundy County, Iowa, United States of America, the child of James Edward Hollowell And Mary Elizabeth Sears. In 1900, Ada Sexton resided in Black Hawk, Grundy, Iowa, USA. In 1910, Ada Sexton resided in St Joseph Ward 10, Buchanan, Missouri, USA. Ada Sexton married Leo Edward Sexton Sr, and had children including Baby Boy Sexton, Leo Edward Sexton Jr, Mary Lou Sexton, Norma L Sexton, Norma Lee Sexton. Ada Sexton passed away in 1971 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Ada Sexton was born in 1897 in Reinbeck, Grundy County, Iowa, United States of America, the child of James Edward Hollowell And Mary Elizabeth Sears.
  • In 1900, Ada Sexton resided in Black Hawk, Grundy, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1910, Ada Sexton resided in St Joseph Ward 10, Buchanan, Missouri, USA.
  • Ada Sexton married Leo Edward Sexton Sr, and had children including Baby Boy Sexton, Leo Edward Sexton Jr, Mary Lou Sexton, Norma L Sexton, Norma Lee Sexton.
  • Ada Sexton passed away in 1971 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Hollowell
1860–1939
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
JH
Mary Sears
1857–1928
Birth Location: Mercer, Mercer County, Missouri, United States of America
MS

Spouses(s)

Leo Sr
1902–1972
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
LS

Children(s)

Leo Jr
1932–2008
Birth Location: Saint Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
LJ
Mary Sexton
1934–2017
Birth Location: Missouri
MS
Norma Sexton
1928–1986
Birth Location: Missouri
NS
Norma Sexton
1929–1986
Birth Location: St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
NS
Baby Sexton
1937–1937
Birth Location: Saint Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
BS

Ada Sexton's Ancestors

Self
Ada Sexton
1897–1971
Birth Place: Reinbeck, Grundy County, Iowa, United States of America
Parents
James Edward Hollowell
1860–1939
Missouri, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Sears
1857–1928
Mercer, Mercer County, Missouri, United States of America
Grandparents
David Hallowell
1833–
O
Elizabeth Hallowell
1838–
O
James (C) Sears
1825–1886
Kentucky, United States of America
Sarah (Elisabeth) Sears
1827–1890
Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
James Sears
1799–1880
Mary Foley
1800–1884
Peter PFAFF
1797–1880
Leah Kelly
1800–1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Anna Meeks
1780–1844
Rev Sears
1778–1844
Joseph Pfaff
1768–1815
Anna Hege
1769–1805
Louisa Green
1756–1860
Benjamin Kelly
1750–1823

Ada Sexton's Descendants

1.
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Ada Sexton (6 Jun 1897–19 August 1971) m. Leo (Edward Sexton) Sr (12 Feb 1902–10 Feb 1972)
  1. 1. Leo (Edward Sexton) Jr 1932–2008 m. Helen (Elaine) Orcutt 1934–2023
  2. 2. Mary (Lou) Sexton 1934–2017
  3. 3. Norma (L) Sexton 1928–1986
  4. 4. Norma (Lee) Sexton 1929–1986
  5. 5. Baby (Boy) Sexton 1937–1937

Ada Sexton's Timeline

11 Records

1897
6 Jun 1897
Birth of Ada Sexton in Reinbeck, Grundy County, Iowa, United States of America
Reinbeck, Grundy County, Iowa, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 3
Ada Sexton resided here in Black Hawk, Grundy, Iowa, USA
Black Hawk, Grundy, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Ada Sexton resided here in St Joseph Ward 10, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
St Joseph Ward 10, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
Ada Sexton resided here in St Joseph Ward 10, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
St Joseph Ward 10, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 33
Ada Sexton resided here in Washington, Washington, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
Washington, Washington, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
Ada Sexton resided here in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri
St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 43
Ada Sexton resided here in Washington Township, St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
Washington Township, St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
1942
1942
Age 45
Ada Sexton resided here in St Joseph, Missouri, USA
St Joseph, Missouri, USA
1950
1950
Age 53
Ada Sexton resided here in Washington, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
Washington, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 54
Ada Sexton resided here in Missouri
Missouri
1971
19 August 1971
Age 74
Death of Ada Sexton in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, United States of America
Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1897
    Event Place: Reinbeck, Grundy County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02089; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 11-69
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Joseph Ward 10, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: T625_908; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 130
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Buchanan, Missouri; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 2340914
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Black Hawk, Grundy, Iowa; Roll: 433; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0038
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Joseph Ward 10, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: T624_771; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1374784
    [7] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1971
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Washington, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: 2567; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 11-27

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Black Hawk, Grundy, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Black Hawk, Grundy, Iowa; Roll: 433; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0038

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: St Joseph Ward 10, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Joseph Ward 10, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: T624_771; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1374784

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: St Joseph Ward 10, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Joseph Ward 10, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: T625_908; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 130

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Buchanan, Missouri; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 2340914

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02089; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 11-69

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington Township, St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02089; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 11-69

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: St Joseph, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Washington, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Washington, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: 2567; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 11-27

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Missouri
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bolckow
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Savannah Reporter and Andrew County Democrat; Publication Date: 24 Jun 1927; Publication Place: Savannah, Missouri, USA; ,0.5830998,0.6915785,0.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: St Joseph
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Savannah Reporter and Andrew County Democrat; Publication Date: 24 Jun 1927; Publication Place: Savannah, Missouri, USA; ,0.5830998,0.6915785,0.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 August 1971
    Event Place: Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1971
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Missouri, U.S., Death Records, Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Index, 1968 - 2015

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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