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Charles Leland Colton 1880–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Feb 1880

Birth Location: Evansville, Washington, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 31 May 1952

Death Location: Evansville, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: James Colton

Mother: Sarah Bacon

Spouse(s): Elda Hoffman

Children(s): Jimmie Colton, Walter Colton, Sarah Colton, Nova Colton, James Colton, Bertha Colton, Robert Colton, Ruby Colton, Lilly Colton, Angalina Colton, Charles Colton, Clint Colton

In 1880, Charles Leland Colton entered the world in Evansville, Washington, Arkansas, USA, born to James P Jimmy Colton And Sarah Catherine Bacon. In 1880, Charles Leland Colton resided in Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas, USA. In 1907, Charles Leland Colton established residence. Charles Leland Colton married Elda Mary Hoffman, and had children including Angalina Mary Colton, Bertha Colton, Charles Bennet Colton, Clint Colman Colton, James Patrick Colton, Jimmie Lucille Colton, Lilly Clorine Colton, Nova Marie Colton, Robert Leland Colton, Ruby Katherine Kate Colton, Sarah Margaret Colton, Walter Lee Tex Colton. Charles Leland Colton passed away in 1952 in Evansville, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1880, Charles Leland Colton entered the world in Evansville, Washington, Arkansas, USA, born to James P Jimmy Colton And Sarah Catherine Bacon.
  • In 1880, Charles Leland Colton resided in Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1907, Charles Leland Colton established residence.
  • Charles Leland Colton married Elda Mary Hoffman, and had children including Angalina Mary Colton, Bertha Colton, Charles Bennet Colton, Clint Colman Colton, James Patrick Colton, Jimmie Lucille Colton, Lilly Clorine Colton, Nova Marie Colton, Robert Leland Colton, Ruby Katherine Kate Colton, Sarah Margaret Colton, Walter Lee Tex Colton.
  • Charles Leland Colton passed away in 1952 in Evansville, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Colton
1836–1892
Birth Location: Donegal, County Ulster, Ireland
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Sarah Bacon
1844–1888
Birth Location: Prairie, Madison County, Arkansas, USA
SB

Spouses(s)

Elda Hoffman
1887–1967
Birth Location: Evansville, Washington, Arkansas, United States
EH

Children(s)

Jimmie Colton
1913–1994
Birth Location: Evansville, Washington, Arkansas, United States
JC
Walter Colton
1928–1995
Birth Location: Evansville, Washington, Arkansas, USA
WC
Sarah Colton
1926–1988
Birth Location: Stilwell, Adair, Oklahoma, USA
SC
Nova Colton
1907–1977
Birth Location: Evansville, Washington, Arkansas, USA
NC
James Colton
1909–1966
Birth Location: Evansville, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
JC
Bertha Colton
1906–1952
Birth Location: Oklahoma, United States
BC
Robert Colton
1911–1980
Birth Location: Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas, USA
RC
Ruby Colton
1915–1984
Birth Location: Washington County, Arkansas, USA
RC
Lilly Colton
1917–1989
Birth Location: Evansville, Washington, Arkansas, United States of America
LC
Angalina Colton
1919–1998
Birth Location: Stillwill, Oklahoma
AC
Charles Colton
1922–1996
Birth Location: Stilwell, Adair County, Oklahoma, USA
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Clint Colton
1930–1956
Birth Location: Evansville, Washington, Arkansas, USA
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Charles Colton's Ancestors

Self
Charles Colton
1880–1952
Birth Place: Evansville, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Parents
James P. "Jimmy" Colton
1836–1892
Donegal, County Ulster, Ireland
Sarah (Catherine) Bacon
1844–1888
Prairie, Madison County, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Amon (Hale) Bacon
1818–1870
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Catherine Lee
1825–1899
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Charles Bacon
1788–1847
Uratha Hale
1788–1830
William Lea
1798–1847
Nancy Whiteley
1799–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Bacon
1747–1842
Mary Brown
1750–1787
Amon Hale
1759–1843
Mary Carter
1764–1849
MAJOR Lea
1770–1840
Lavina Jarnagin
1770–1849

Charles Colton's Descendants

1.
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Charles (Leland) Colton (17 Feb 1880–31 May 1952) m. Elda (Mary) Hoffman (29 Apr 1887–20 Jan 1967)
  1. 1. Jimmie (Lucille) Colton 1913–1994 m. Walter (Edward) Lovejoy 1903–1981
    1. 1. Elda (Charlean) Lovejoy 1937–2014 m. Hugh (Densmore) Walker 1898–1964 m. Orville (Layfayette) Perry 1927–1980 m. Sammy (Ernest) Napier 1940–2007 m. James (Tony) Beavers 1929–1990
    2. 2. Mamie (Burlean) Lovejoy 1938–1992 m. Bobby (Joe) Dunham 1936–1969 m. Albert (Elmer "Tub") Eby 1935–2017
    3. 3. Edna (Ann) Lovejoy 1940–2007 m. Darrell (Dean) Kidd 1936–2022
  2. 2. Walter (Lee "Tex") Colton 1928–1995 m. Hazel (Ethel) Lane 1930–2020
  3. 3. Sarah (Margaret) Colton 1926–1988 m. Charles (Allan) Pudas 1920–
  4. 4. Nova (Marie) Colton 1907–1977 m. John (Leonard) Caswell 1901–1967
    1. 1. Arley (Eugene) Caswell 1927–1998 m. Delores (Elizabeth) Terrill 1930–2013
    2. 2. Leonard (James) Caswell 1926–2003
    3. 3. Geneva (Marie) Caswell 1930–2007 m. Robert (Edward) Neff 1921–2000
  5. 5. James (Patrick) Colton 1909–1966 m. Ruby (Mae Bell) Morton 1911–1950 m. Erma (Bell) Hardisty 1910–2000
    1. 1. David (Blake) Colton 1937–2003
    2. 2. Deana (Mozel) Colton 1939–2004
  6. 6. Bertha Colton 1906–1952
  7. 7. Robert (Leland) Colton 1911–1980 m. Mamie (Elizabeth) Phillips 1917–2002
    1. 1. Wanda (Lou) Colton 1940–1981 m. Clyde (Leon) Rauch 1937–2018
    2. 2. Lorna (Sue) Colton 1943–2011 m. John (Wayne) Arthur 1941–2002
    3. 3. Infant Colton 1938–1938
  8. 8. Ruby (Katherine "Kate") Colton 1915–1984 m. George (Clebern) Reed 1916–1981
    1. 1. Charles (Doyle) Reed 1943–2017
  9. 9. Lilly (Clorine) Colton 1917–1989 m. Melvin (Lelbern) Phillips 1914–1971
  10. 10. Angalina (Mary) Colton 1919–1998 m. Waring (Edward) Schmidt 1913–2004
  11. 11. Charles (Bennet) Colton 1922–1996 m. Lois (Ann) Haasl 1929–2009 m. Doreen (Marie) Jackson 1929–2001
    1. 1. Charles (Michael) Colton 1950–2011
  12. 12. Clint (Colman) Colton 1930–1956

Charles Colton's Timeline

13 Records

1880
17 Feb 1880
Birth of Charles Leland Colton in Evansville, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Evansville, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Charles Leland Colton resided here in Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1907
abt 1907
Age 27
Charles Leland Colton resided here
None
1909
abt 1909
Age 29
Charles Leland Colton resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 30
Charles Leland Colton resided here in Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1911
abt 1911
Age 31
Charles Leland Colton resided here
None
1915
abt 1915
Age 35
Charles Leland Colton resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 40
Charles Leland Colton resided here in Lee Creek, Adair, Oklahoma, USA
Lee Creek, Adair, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Charles Leland Colton resided here in Vineyard, Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Vineyard, Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 55
Charles Leland Colton resided here in Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas
Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 60
Charles Leland Colton resided here in Vineyard Township, Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Vineyard Township, Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 70
Charles Leland Colton resided here in Montesano, Grays Harbor, Washington, USA
Montesano, Grays Harbor, Washington, USA
1952
31 May 1952
Age 72
Death of Charles Leland Colton in Evansville, Washington, Arkansas, United States
Evansville, Washington, Arkansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1880
    Event Place: Evansville, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 59; Page: 662B; Enumeration District: 213
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: 1880
    [5] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1952; Roll: 3

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 59; Page: 662B; Enumeration District: 213

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1907
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1909
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1911
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1880

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1915
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lee Creek, Adair, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lee Creek, Adair, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1451; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 6

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Vineyard, Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2339832

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00179; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 72-43

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Vineyard Township, Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Vineyard, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00179; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 72-43

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Montesano, Grays Harbor, Washington, 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: Montesano, Grays Har

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1952
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Arkansas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Northwest Arkansas Times - 3 Jun 1952 - Page 3, Obituary 3 Jun 1952

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washington, D.C., Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 May 1952
    Event Place: Evansville, Washington, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1952; Roll: 3

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Evansville, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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