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James Helton 1820–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: JAN 1820

Birth Location: Harlan County, Kentucky

Death Date: 21 FEB 1918

Death Location: Harlan County, Kentucky

Father: John Helton

Mother: Barbara Shepherd

Spouse(s): Lucy Osborne

Children(s): Lucy None, Matilda Helton, George Helton, Ephriam Helton, Barbara Helton, Nancy Helton, James Helton

The story of James Helton began in 1820 in Harlan County, Kentucky. In 1850, James Helton resided in District 1, Harlan, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, James Helton resided in Harlan Courthouse, Harlan, Kentucky, USA. James Helton married Lucy Ann Osborne, and had children including Barbara Helton, Ephriam Helton, George Helton, James Helton, Lucy, Matilda Helton, Nancy Helton. James Helton passed away in 1918 in Harlan County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of James Helton began in 1820 in Harlan County, Kentucky.
  • In 1850, James Helton resided in District 1, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, James Helton resided in Harlan Courthouse, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
  • James Helton married Lucy Ann Osborne, and had children including Barbara Helton, Ephriam Helton, George Helton, James Helton, Lucy, Matilda Helton, Nancy Helton.
  • James Helton passed away in 1918 in Harlan County, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Helton
1760–1830
Birth Location: Goochland County, Virginia
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Barbara Shepherd
1766–1855
Birth Location: Ohio
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Spouses(s)

Lucy Osborne
1829–1904
Birth Location: Harlan County, Kentucky
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Children(s)

Lucy None
1854–1916
Birth Location: Harlan County, Kentucky
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Matilda Helton
1867–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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George Helton
1864–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Ephriam Helton
1859–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Barbara Helton
1847–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Nancy Helton
1853–
Birth Location: –
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James Helton
1857–
Birth Location: –
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James Helton's Ancestors

Self
James Helton
1820–1918
Birth Place: Harlan County, Kentucky
Parents
John Shadrach Helton
1760–1830
Goochland County, Virginia
Barbara Shepherd
1766–1855
Ohio
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Helton's Descendants

1.
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James Helton (JAN 1820–21 FEB 1918) m. Lucy (Ann) Osborne (JUL 1829–ABT 1904)
  1. 1. Lucy 1854–1916 m. James Brummett 1857–1950
    1. 1. George (Washington) Brummett 1877–1957 m. Polly 1880–1925
      1. 1. Cumile Brummett 1904–1986 m. Lyman Parriman 1900–1961
        1. 1. Vernon (A.) Parriman 1925–2000
      2. 2. Nathan Brummett 1897–1985 m. Sallie (Ann) Bishop 1898–1992
        1. 1. Alfred (D.) Brummett 1919–
        2. 2. Geneva Brummett 1921–
        3. 3. Myrtle Brummett 1918–
        4. 4. George (F.) Brummett 1926–
        5. 5. Dempsey (L.) Brummett 1928–2005 m. Lillie Bell 1933–1981
        6. 6. May (E.) Brummett 1923–
      3. 3. Dolena Brumett 1900–1967 m. George (Grant) Bishop 1897–1967
        1. 1. Red 1932–2020
        2. 2. Elmer (V.) Bishop 1919–1920
        3. 3. Rose Bishop 1924–1999 m. Omer (Alvin) Wilson 1918– m. Erk, Eartio 1922–2007 m. U. (S.) Osborne 1918– m. John Raley 1909–
        4. 4. Delbert (Lee) Bishop 1921–2002 m. Judith (Helen) Eaton 1940–1996 m. Callie Asher 1920–2005
        5. 5. Bonnie (Mae) Bishop 1934–2008 m. Chester Bradley 1933–1993
        6. 6. Beulah (Irene) Bishop 1926– m. Henry (Edward Broome) Sr. 1920–1989
        7. 7. Nina (Jean) Bishop 1939–2022 m. Don Cummins 1934–2019
        8. 8. Dessie (Lillian) Bishop 1929–1996 m. Paul (Verban Moberly) Sr. 1921–1989
        9. 9. June (Faye) Bishop 1937–2025 m. David (William) Hutcherson 1936–2003
    2. 2. Nathan Brummett 1881–
    3. 3. Ephriam Brummett 1876–1945
    4. 4. Harvey Brumett 1882–
    5. 5. Sylvary Brumett 1885–
    6. 6. Green Brumett 1887–
  2. 2. Matilda Helton 1867–
  3. 3. George Helton 1864–
  4. 4. Ephriam Helton 1859–
  5. 5. Barbara Helton 1847–
  6. 6. Nancy Helton 1853–
  7. 7. James Helton 1857–

James Helton's Timeline

7 Records

1820
JAN 1820
Birth of James Helton in Harlan County, Kentucky
Harlan County, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 30
James Helton resided here in District 1, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
James Helton resided here in Harlan Courthouse, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan Courthouse, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 50
James Helton resided here in District 6, Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
District 6, Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
James Helton resided here in District 6, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
District 6, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 80
James Helton resided here in Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1918
21 FEB 1918
Age 98
Death of James Helton in Harlan County, Kentucky
Harlan County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: JAN 1820
    Event Place: Harlan County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 203; Page: 35a
    [2] The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M653_371; Page: 390; Family History Library Film: 803371
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_468; Page: 42A
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 525; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0054
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 6, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 418; Page: 475b; Enumeration District: 046
    [6] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wallins Creek, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 6, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 6, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 418; Page: 475b; Enumeration District: 046

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 FEB 1918
    Event Place: Harlan County, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 525; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0054

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 6, Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_468; Page: 42A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harlan Courthouse, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M653_371; Page: 390; Family History Library Film: 803371

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 203; Page: 35a
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