YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Charles Layton 1791–1867 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1791

Birth Location: Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 16 Nov 1867

Death Location: Green City, Hickory, Missouri, United States

Father: Capt. Sr.

Mother: Ann Metcalf

Spouse(s): Sarah Foster

Children(s): Murana Layton

In 1791, Charles Layton entered the world in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States, born to Capt Robert Layton Sr And Ann Nancy Metcalf. Charles Layton married Sarah Foster, and had children including Murana Messana Foster Layton. Charles Layton passed away in 1867 in Green City, Hickory, Missouri, United States.

Find more search results for Charles Layton
CL

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1791, Charles Layton entered the world in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States, born to Capt Robert Layton Sr And Ann Nancy Metcalf.
  • Charles Layton married Sarah Foster, and had children including Murana Messana Foster Layton.
  • Charles Layton passed away in 1867 in Green City, Hickory, Missouri, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Capt. Sr.
1746–1838
Birth Location: Fauquier, Virginia, United States
CS
Ann Metcalf
1750–1825
Birth Location: Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
AM

Spouses(s)

Sarah Foster
1794–1873
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
SF

Children(s)

Murana Layton
1831–1907
Birth Location: Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA
ML

Charles Layton's Ancestors

Self
Charles Layton
1791–1867
Birth Place: Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
Parents
Capt. Robert Layton Sr.
1746–1838
Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Ann ("Nancy") Metcalf
1750–1825
Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
George Leighton
1720–
Hutton Bushel, Yorkshire, England
Mary Burrace
1727–
Snaith, Yorkshire, England
Nancy (Ann) Metcalfe
1722–1828
, Fauquier, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ann Smith
1708–1774
Joseph Burrance
1707–
Sarah Pierson-Burrance
1709–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Smith
1677–1733
Lydia Smith
1677–1738

Charles Layton's Descendants

1.
CL
Charles Layton (1791–16 Nov 1867) m. Sarah Foster (1794–May 1873)
  1. 1. Murana (Messana Foster) Layton 1831–1907 m. John (Byrd) Bedford 1829–1911
    1. 1. Maude (Ellen) Bedford 1865–1954 m. John Biles
      1. 1. Ella (B.) Biles 1905–1999 m. Jesse (Ray) Jackson 1899–1986
        1. 1. Ruby (C.) Jackson 1928–2009 m. Glenn (Carlysle) Brown 1925–1999
        2. 2. Paul Jackson
        3. 3. Nellie (Mae) Jackson –2015
        4. 4. Jessie Jackson
    2. 2. Susan (Ellen) Bedford 1858–1933
    3. 3. Thomas (Archibald) Bedford 1856–1936
    4. 4. Robert (Stephen) Bedford 1852–1883
    5. 5. Lula (May) Bedford 1869–1953
    6. 6. Tabitha (Clay) Bedford 1861–1940
    7. 7. Mary (Virginia) Bedford 1850–1868
    8. 8. Sarah (Elizabeth) Bedford 1854–1946

Charles Layton's Timeline

2 Records

1791
1791
Birth of Charles Layton in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
1867
16 Nov 1867
Age 76
Death of Charles Layton in Green City, Hickory, Missouri, United States
Green City, Hickory, Missouri, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1791
    Event Place: Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Nov 1867
    Event Place: Green City, Hickory, Missouri, United States
Find more search results for Charles Layton

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE