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Cynthia T. Clayton 1921–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 May 1921

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: 26 February 1971

Death Location: Montrose, Jasper County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: Pierce Clayton

Mother: Mattie Bender

Spouse(s): William lll

Children(s): Annie Forte, Mattie Lyles, Bobby Lyles

In 1921, Cynthia T. Clayton entered the world in Mississippi, born to Pierce Clayton And Mattie L Bender. In 1930, Cynthia T. Clayton resided in Beat 4, Beat 4, Newton, Mississippi, USA. In 1950, Cynthia T. Clayton resided in , Newton, Mississippi, USA. Cynthia T. Clayton married William Robert Bo Lyles Lll, and had children including Annie Ruth Lyles Arrington Forte, Bobby Lyles, Dorothy Jean Clayton, Ellen Faye Lyles, Eva Mae Clayton, Linda R Evans, Mattie Ruth Lyles, William R Lyles Jr. Cynthia T. Clayton passed away in 1971 in Montrose, Jasper County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1921, Cynthia T. Clayton entered the world in Mississippi, born to Pierce Clayton And Mattie L Bender.
  • In 1930, Cynthia T. Clayton resided in Beat 4, Beat 4, Newton, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1950, Cynthia T. Clayton resided in , Newton, Mississippi, USA.
  • Cynthia T. Clayton married William Robert Bo Lyles Lll, and had children including Annie Ruth Lyles Arrington Forte, Bobby Lyles, Dorothy Jean Clayton, Ellen Faye Lyles, Eva Mae Clayton, Linda R Evans, Mattie Ruth Lyles, William R Lyles Jr.
  • Cynthia T. Clayton passed away in 1971 in Montrose, Jasper County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Cynthia Clayton's Ancestors

Self
Cynthia Clayton
1921–1971
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
Pierce Clayton
1891–
Jasper Co. MS
Mattie (L) Bender
1895–1980
Jasper County, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Pierce Clayton
1857–
Mississippi
Lucy Page
1858–1921
Mississippi, USA
Dennis Bender
1872–1947
Mississippi, USA
Fannie Chapman
1879–1902
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
Mary Hudson
1829–
Thomas Jr.
1806–1876
Calvin Sr.
1854–1943
Patsy Bender
1850–1933
Elias Chapman
1840–1935
Cytha Waltmann
1857–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1841–1900
Thomas Sr
1841–1900
George Marsh
1810–1889
George Marsh
1810–1889
Fannie.\cp (Enslave)
1820–

Cynthia Clayton's Descendants

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Cynthia (T.) Clayton (4 May 1921–26 February 1971) m. William (Robert 'Bo' Lyles) lll (18 Feb 1918–23 July 1997)
  1. 1. Annie (Ruth Lyles Arrington) Forte 1940–2020 m. Robert (Lee) Arrington 1938–1995
  2. 2. Mattie (Ruth) Lyles 1939–1999 m. James Ruffin 1937–2016
  3. 3. Bobby Lyles 1950–1950

Cynthia Clayton's Timeline

4 Records

1921
4 May 1921
Birth of Cynthia T. Clayton in Mississippi
Mississippi
1930
1930
Age 9
Cynthia T. Clayton resided here in Beat 4, Beat 4, Newton, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Beat 4, Newton, Mississippi, USA
1950
1950
Age 29
Cynthia T. Clayton resided here in , Newton, Mississippi, USA
, Newton, Mississippi, USA
1971
26 February 1971
Age 50
Death of Cynthia T. Clayton in Jasper County, Mississippi, USA
Jasper County, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 May 1921
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 4, Newton, Mississippi; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340896
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 4, Beat 4, Newton, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 4, Newton, Mississippi; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340896

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: , Newton, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1969
    Event Place: Union, Mississippi
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Union Appeal - 24 Apr 1969 - 11, 24 Apr 1969

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: S, Newton, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 February 1971
    Event Place: Jasper County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Montrose, Jasper County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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