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Benjamin Taylor Helton 1875–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Oct 1875

Birth Location: Valeria, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 15 Mar 1957

Death Location: Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Elder Helton

Mother: Mary Swango

Spouse(s): Eliza Kash

Children(s): Carl Sr., Harlan Helton, Nettie Helton, Carmie Helton, Roy Helton, Elsie Helton, Percy Helton, Benjamin Jr, Stanley Helton, Edith Helton, Carl Mcgraw, Lizzie Mcgraw, Erschel Mcgraw

In 1875, Benjamin Taylor Helton entered the world in Valeria, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA, born to Elder Henry Daniel Smith Helton And Mary Swango. In 1880, Benjamin Taylor Helton resided in Precinct 1, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States. In 1900, Benjamin Taylor Helton resided in Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky. Benjamin Taylor Helton married Eliza C Kash, and had children including Benjamin Thomas Helton Jr, Carl H Mcgraw, Carl Percy Helton Sr, Carmie Helton, Edith Helton, Elsie Helton, Erschel Lee Mcgraw, Harlan Helton, Lizzie Mcgraw, Nettie Helton, Percy Rutt Helton, Roy Helton, Stanley Helton. Benjamin Taylor Helton passed away in 1957 in Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1875, Benjamin Taylor Helton entered the world in Valeria, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA, born to Elder Henry Daniel Smith Helton And Mary Swango.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Taylor Helton resided in Precinct 1, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Taylor Helton resided in Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky.
  • Benjamin Taylor Helton married Eliza C Kash, and had children including Benjamin Thomas Helton Jr, Carl H Mcgraw, Carl Percy Helton Sr, Carmie Helton, Edith Helton, Elsie Helton, Erschel Lee Mcgraw, Harlan Helton, Lizzie Mcgraw, Nettie Helton, Percy Rutt Helton, Roy Helton, Stanley Helton.
  • Benjamin Taylor Helton passed away in 1957 in Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elder Helton
1851–1931
Birth Location: Russell, Virginia, United States
EH
Mary Swango
1859–1932
Birth Location: Valeria, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
MS

Spouses(s)

Eliza Kash
1888–1971
Birth Location: WOLFE CO. KY.
EK

Children(s)

Carl Sr.
1906–1973
Birth Location: WOLFE CO. KY.
CS
Harlan Helton
1898–1983
Birth Location: Kentucky
HH
Nettie Helton
1912–2003
Birth Location: Valeria Wolf, Kentucky
NH
Carmie Helton
1908–1981
Birth Location: Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
CH
Roy Helton
1923–1994
Birth Location: Valeria Wolf, Kentucky
RH
Elsie Helton
1920–1999
Birth Location: Valeria, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
EH
Percy Helton
1919–2007
Birth Location: Wolfe Co., Kentucky, USA
PH
Benjamin Jr
1910–1911
Birth Location: Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
BJ
Stanley Helton
1914–1915
Birth Location: Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
SH
Edith Helton
1916–1917
Birth Location: Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA
EH
Carl Mcgraw
1896–
Birth Location: Kentucky
CM
Lizzie Mcgraw
1903–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LM
Erschel Mcgraw
1908–
Birth Location: Kentucky
EM

Benjamin Helton's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Helton
1875–1957
Birth Place: Valeria, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Elder Henry Daniel Smith Helton
1851–1931
Russell, Virginia, United States
Mary Swango
1859–1932
Valeria, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Harvey (Gray) Helton
1825–1911
of Dickensonville, Russell, Virginia
Virginia (Slade) Hurt
1833–1870
Prince William County, Virginia, USA or Russell County Virginia
Andrew Swango
1833–1898
WOLFE CO. KY.
Great-Grandparents
John Helton
1797–1850
Susanna Wilson
1790–1850
James Hurt
1803–1846
Susan Eewel
1815–
George Swango
1811–1889
Lucinda Hollon
1813–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Helton
1773–1851
Mary Smith
1755–1813
John Wilson
1759–1851
Rhoda Lawson
1770–1851
Abraham Swango
1790–1865
Deborah Ogden
1796–1862

Benjamin Helton's Descendants

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Benjamin (Taylor) Helton (13 Oct 1875–15 Mar 1957) m. Eliza (C) Kash (28 Nov 1888–25 Feb 1971)
  1. 1. Carl (Percy (?) Helton) Sr. 1906–1973 m. Golda (Myrtle "Goldie") Helton 1908–1981
    1. 1. George Helton 1942–2003
    2. 2. Carl (Helton) Jr 1925–
    3. 3. Mabel (Helton -) Wigginton 1933–1991
    4. 4. Geneva (Irene) Helton 1928–2015 m. Joday (V) Piercey 1909–1988
    5. 5. Opal (Helton -) Leeds 1931–2021 m. Kenneth (F Leeds) Sr 1929–1994
    6. 6. Benjamin (Thomas "BT") Helton 1926–2018 m. Opal (Lee) Agee 1927–2011
      1. 1. Joseph (Larry) Helton 1945–2015
      2. 2. Edward (Dale) Helton 1948–2015
      3. 3. Rumilda (Lee) Helton 1946–1947
    7. 7. Charles Helton 1938–1984
  2. 2. Harlan Helton 1898–1983 m. Glenna M 1909–
    1. 1. La (Vern) Helton 1922–
    2. 2. Donald Helton 1924–
    3. 3. Harlan Helton 1926–
  3. 3. Nettie Helton 1912–2003
  4. 4. Carmie Helton 1908–1981 m. Charlie Lane 1899–1976
    1. 1. Percy (May) Lane 1940–2003
  5. 5. Roy Helton 1923–1994
  6. 6. Elsie Helton 1920–1999
  7. 7. Percy (Rutt) Helton 1919–2007 m. Maxine Lawson 1933–2015
  8. 8. Benjamin (Thomas Helton) Jr 1910–1911
  9. 9. Stanley Helton 1914–1915
  10. 10. Edith Helton 1916–1917
  11. 11. Carl (H) Mcgraw 1896–
  12. 12. Lizzie Mcgraw 1903–
  13. 13. Erschel (Lee) Mcgraw 1908–

Benjamin Helton's Timeline

16 Records

1875
13 Oct 1875
Birth of Benjamin Taylor Helton in Valeria, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Valeria, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 5
Benjamin Taylor Helton resided here in Precinct 1, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 1, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 25
Benjamin Taylor Helton resided here in Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky
Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky
1905
Abt. 1905
Age 30
Benjamin Taylor Helton was married In Wolfe Co. KY.
WOLFE CO. KY.
1910
1910
Age 35
Benjamin Taylor Helton resided here in Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky
Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky
1917
1917-1918
Age 42
Benjamin Taylor Helton resided here in Wolfe, Kentucky
Wolfe, Kentucky
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 42
Benjamin Taylor Helton resided here in Wolfe, Kentucky
Wolfe, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 45
Benjamin Taylor Helton resided here in Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky
Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 45
Benjamin Taylor Helton resided here in Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
1930
1930
Age 55
Benjamin Taylor Helton resided here in Lee City, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Lee City, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 55
Benjamin Taylor Helton resided here in Lee City, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Lee City, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 55
Benjamin Taylor Helton resided here in Lee City, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
Lee City, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
1935
1935
Age 60
Benjamin Taylor Helton resided here in Rural, Wolfe, Kentucky
Rural, Wolfe, Kentucky
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 65
Benjamin Taylor Helton resided here in Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 65
Benjamin Taylor Helton resided here in Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1957
15 Mar 1957
Age 82
Death of Benjamin Taylor Helton in Valeria, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
Valeria, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1875
    Event Place: Valeria, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1364; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 119-5
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T625_602; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 241; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lee City, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 779; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 423.0; FHL microfilm: 2340514
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Wolfe; Roll: 1653897
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Family History Film: 1254446; Page: 275A; Enumeration District: 115; Image: 0540.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T623_555; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 98.
    [8] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 21802.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: WAY
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pomeroyton, Menifee, Kentucky; Roll: T624_493; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1374506
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [11] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Abt. 1905
    Event Place: WOLFE CO. KY.
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T623_555; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 98.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Family History Film: 1254446; Page: 275A; Enumeration District: 115; Image: 0540.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T623_555; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 98.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pomeroyton, Menifee, Kentucky; Roll: T624_493; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1374506
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Wolfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Wolfe; Roll: 1653897

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Wolfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Wolfe; Roll: 1653897

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T625_602; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 241; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lee City, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lee City, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 779; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 423.0; FHL microfilm: 2340514

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lee City, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lee City, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 779; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 423.0; FHL microfilm: 2340514

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lee City, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pomeroyton, Menifee, Kentucky; Roll: T624_493; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1374506
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clifty, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Wolfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1364; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 119-5

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1364; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 119-5

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1364; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 119-5

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1957
    Event Place: Lexington, Kentucky
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Lexington Herald - 16 Mar 1957 - Page 8, 16 Mar 1957

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wolfe
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1957
    Event Place: Valeria, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012
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