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Alva Payton 1915–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 February 1915

Birth Location: Milton, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 10 July 1980

Death Location: Salt Rock, Cabell County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: William Payton

Mother: Elizabeth Heath

Spouse(s): Alberta Birch

Children(s): Janet Payton, Deloris Payton

The story of Alva Payton began in 1915 in Milton, West Virginia, USA. In 1920, Alva Payton resided in Grant, Cabell, West Virginia, USA. In 1930, Alva Payton resided in Grant, Cabell, West Virginia, USA. Alva Payton married Alberta Birch, and had children including Bea Payton, Deloris Payton, Geneva Faye Grose, Gerald Lee Payton, Janet Payton, Loreen Payton. Alva Payton passed away in 1980 in Salt Rock, Cabell County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Alva Payton began in 1915 in Milton, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Alva Payton resided in Grant, Cabell, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Alva Payton resided in Grant, Cabell, West Virginia, USA.
  • Alva Payton married Alberta Birch, and had children including Bea Payton, Deloris Payton, Geneva Faye Grose, Gerald Lee Payton, Janet Payton, Loreen Payton.
  • Alva Payton passed away in 1980 in Salt Rock, Cabell County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Payton
1886–1970
Birth Location: West Virginia
WP
Elizabeth Heath
1884–1974
Birth Location: Cabell County, West Virginia
EH

Spouses(s)

Alberta Birch
1919–2015
Birth Location: West Virginia
AB

Children(s)

Janet Payton
1943–2007
Birth Location: Cabell County, West Virginia, United States of America
JP
Deloris Payton
1939–2017
Birth Location: Cabell County, West Virginia, United States of America
DP

Alva Payton's Ancestors

Self
Alva Payton
1915–1980
Birth Place: Milton, West Virginia, USA
Parents
William C Payton
1886–1970
West Virginia
Elizabeth (F (Lizzie)) Heath
1884–1974
Cabell County, West Virginia
Grandparents
Franklin (Pierce) Payton
1852–1953
West Virginia
Annie McCallister
1860–1920
Cabell, West Virginia, USA
George (Andrew) Heath
1838–1929
Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Mary (Ann) Dodson
1848–1905
Cabell County, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Harrison Peyton
1821–1899
Elizabeth Peyton
1827–1900
Richard Jr
1792–1867
Cynthia McCallister
1825–1874
Benjamin Heathe
1800–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Peyton
1789–1870
Judah Moorman
1793–1850
Richard McCallister
1756–1825
Margaret Nickell
1761–
Richard Co)
1802–1859
Sarah Nicholas
1801–1861

Alva Payton's Descendants

1.
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Alva Payton (24 February 1915–10 July 1980) m. Alberta Birch (20 Jan 1919–17 Oct 2015)
  1. 1. Janet Payton 1943–2007 m. Ottis (J.) Frye 1937–2008
  2. 2. Deloris Payton 1939–2017 m. Elba Frye 1934–2010

Alva Payton's Timeline

7 Records

1915
24 February 1915
Birth of Alva Payton in Milton, West Virginia, USA
Milton, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 5
Alva Payton resided here in Grant, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
Grant, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Alva Payton resided here in Grant, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
Grant, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Alva Payton resided here in Cabell, West Virginia
Cabell, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 25
Alva Payton resided here in Grant, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
Grant, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 35
Alva Payton resided here in Grant, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
Grant, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
1980
10 July 1980
Age 65
Death of Alva Payton in United States of America
United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 February 1915
    Event Place: Milton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 373
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grant, Cabell, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04399; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 6-73
    [3] West Virginia, Births Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 233-22-2647; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grant, Cabell, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1951; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 6
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grant, Cabell, West Virginia; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2342263
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Grant, Cabell, West

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grant, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grant, Cabell, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1951; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 6

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grant, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grant, Cabell, West Virginia; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2342263

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cabell, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grant, Cabell, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04399; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 6-73

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Grant, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 373
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grant, Cabell, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04399; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 6-73

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Grant, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Grant, Cabell, West

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 July 1980
    Event Place: United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 233-22-2647; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salt Rock, Cabell County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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