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James Marshall Helton 1847–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1847

Birth Location: Russell Co., VA.

Death Date: Bef. 1920

Death Location: Kentucky United States

Father: William Helton

Mother: Patience Boyd

Spouse(s): Martha Centers

Children(s): William Helton, John Helton, Laura Helton, George Hilton, Thurston Helton, Nancy Helton, Solomon Helton, Victoria Helton, Polly Helton, Gorge Helton

The story of James Marshall Helton began in 1847 in Russell Co., VA.. In 1850, James Marshall Helton was recorded in the census in RUSSEL CO. VA.. In 1850, James Marshall Helton resided in District 54, Russell, Virginia. James Marshall Helton married Martha Ann Centers, and had children including George Washington Hilton, Gorge W Helton, John Henry Helton, Laura A Helton, Nancy Belle Helton, Polly E Helton, Solomon Helton, Thurston Helton, Victoria Helton, William Calvin Helton. James Marshall Helton passed away in 1920 in Kentucky United States.

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Biography

  • The story of James Marshall Helton began in 1847 in Russell Co., VA..
  • In 1850, James Marshall Helton was recorded in the census in RUSSEL CO. VA..
  • In 1850, James Marshall Helton resided in District 54, Russell, Virginia.
  • James Marshall Helton married Martha Ann Centers, and had children including George Washington Hilton, Gorge W Helton, John Henry Helton, Laura A Helton, Nancy Belle Helton, Polly E Helton, Solomon Helton, Thurston Helton, Victoria Helton, William Calvin Helton.
  • James Marshall Helton passed away in 1920 in Kentucky United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Helton
1820–1878
Birth Location: PATRICK CO, VA.
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Patience Boyd
1818–1872
Birth Location: PATRICK CO, VA.
PB

Spouses(s)

Martha Centers
1853–
Birth Location: WOLFE CO. KY.
MC

Children(s)

William Helton
1873–1934
Birth Location: Wolfe Co, Kentucky, USA
WH
John Helton
1872–
Birth Location: WOLFE CO. KY.
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Laura Helton
1890–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LH
George Hilton
1881–
Birth Location: MENIFEE CO,KY.
GH
Thurston Helton
1877–
Birth Location: Kentucky
TH
Nancy Helton
1874–1951
Birth Location: Powell, Kentucky
NH
Solomon Helton
1881–1936
Birth Location: W0LFE CO,KY.
SH
Victoria Helton
1892–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Polly Helton
1894–1957
Birth Location: Kentucky
PH
Gorge Helton
1883–
Birth Location: Kentucky
GH

James Helton's Ancestors

Self
James Helton
1847–1920
Birth Place: Russell Co., VA.
Parents
William Helton
1820–1878
PATRICK CO, VA.
Patience Boyd
1818–1872
PATRICK CO, VA.
Grandparents
George Hilton
1793–1864
Henry, Virginia, United States
Malinda"Milly" Wade
1795–1880
PATRICK CO,VA.
Joseph Boyd
1769–1852
Franklin, Virginia, USA
Nancy Aaron
1770–1870
Albemarle, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Hilton
1744–1837
Elizabeth Wade
1753–1820
William Wade
1791–1850
Joseph ?
1737–1820
Benjamin Aaron
1750–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Hylton
1699–1770
Esther Unk
1700–1770
Jeremiah Wade
1724–1772
Charity Ballenger
1723–1780
Charles Wade
1724–1786
Isabella Boyd
1745–1813

James Helton's Descendants

1.
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James (Marshall) Helton (Oct 1847–Bef. 1920) m. Martha (Ann) Centers (26 Jan 1853–)
  1. 1. William (Calvin) Helton 1873–1934 m. Lucy (P) Tolson 1878–1923
    1. 1. Laura (Belle) Helton 1903–1974 m. Virgil Sparks 1910–1963
    2. 2. Dora (Alice) Helton 1912–1951
    3. 3. Lucretia Helton 1902–1978
  2. 2. John (Henry) Helton 1872– m. Mary (E "Nellie") Lewis 1894– m. Sarah Luke 1875–1912
    1. 1. James (M.) Helton 1900–
    2. 2. General (Marion) Helton 1905–1938
    3. 3. Charles Helton 1895–1983 m. Eva (Grace) Smith 1904–1985
      1. 1. Virginia (Irene) Helton 1924–1990 m. Willard Roe 1922–2000
        1. 1. Phyllis (Ann) Roe 1949–2016
      2. 2. Hazel (Mae) Helton 1926–2011 m. Nelson (E) White –2012
      3. 3. Willard (Clayton Helton) Sr 1922–1995 m. Dora (Elizabeth) Sharkey 1928–2011
      4. 4. Earl (Whitney) Helton 1928–2007 m. Georgia (Helen (Monroe) )Cammack 1928–2010
      5. 5. Betty (Jean) Helton 1939–1994
    4. 4. Lucy Helton 1901–1975 m. Louis Delaney 1905–1969
    5. 5. Eva (C) Benningfield 1914–
    6. 6. Dorothy Helton 1918–
    7. 7. Gladys Helton 1920–
  3. 3. Laura (A) Helton 1890–
  4. 4. George (Washington) Hilton 1881– m. UNKNOWN Leora 1891–
    1. 1. Vernon Helton 1913–
    2. 2. Zelma Helton 1919–
  5. 5. Thurston Helton 1877–
  6. 6. Nancy (Belle) Helton 1874–1951 m. H. (L. "Linc") Miller 1872–
    1. 1. Hassie (Clay) Miller 1895–1968 m. William (Lloyd) Williams 1892–1973
      1. 1. Billy (Lloyd) Williams 1931–2004
      2. 2. Shelby (K.) Williams 1913–1971
      3. 3. Willie (Mae) Miller-Snowden 1916–2002
      4. 4. Dallas (Reis) Williams 1920–
  7. 7. Solomon Helton 1881–1936 m. Nancy ("Nannie" B.) Brewer 1890–1940
    1. 1. Russell (Willie) Helton 1906–
    2. 2. John (Barls) Helton 1908–
    3. 3. Ray (C) Helton 1911–
    4. 4. Ada (L) Helton 1919–
    5. 5. Ida (M) Helton 1921– m. James (Wesley) Kendrick 1920–
      1. 1. Kenneth (W.) Kendrick –2005
    6. 6. Reese Helton 1923–2014
  8. 8. Victoria Helton 1892–
  9. 9. Polly (E) Helton 1894–1957 m. Jessie Hilton 1881–1945
    1. 1. James (Carter Helton) Jr. 1916–
    2. 2. Sherman Helton 1918–
    3. 3. Elizabeth Helton 1922–
    4. 4. Clircy Helton 1924–
    5. 5. Reece Helton 1926–1949
    6. 6. Green Helton 1920–
  10. 10. Gorge (W) Helton 1883–

James Helton's Timeline

16 Records

1847
Oct 1847
Birth of James Marshall Helton in Russell Co., VA.
Russell Co., VA.
1850
1850
Age 3
James Marshall Helton appeared in census in RUSSEL CO. VA.
RUSSEL CO. VA.
1850
1850
Age 3
James Marshall Helton resided here in District 54, Russell, Virginia
District 54, Russell, Virginia
1860
1860
Age 13
James Marshall Helton appeared in census in MORGAN CO,KY.
MORGAN CO,KY.
1870
1870
Age 23
James Marshall Helton appeared in census in W0LFE CO,KY.
W0LFE CO,KY.
1870
1870
Age 23
James Marshall Helton resided here in Precinct 1, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 1, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 33
James Marshall Helton appeared in census in W0LFE CO,KY.
W0LFE CO,KY.
1880
1880
Age 33
James Marshall Helton resided here in Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 33
James Marshall Helton resided here in Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 53
James Marshall Helton appeared in census in MENIFEE CO,KY.
MENIFEE CO,KY.
1900
1900
Age 53
James Marshall Helton resided here in Magisterial District 5, Menifee, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 5, Menifee, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 63
James Marshall Helton appeared in census in MARION CO,FL.
MARION CO,FL.
1910
1910
Age 63
James Marshall Helton resided here in Fort McCoy, Marion, Florida
Fort McCoy, Marion, Florida
1910
1910
Age 63
James Marshall Helton resided here in Fort McCoy, Marion, Florida
Fort McCoy, Marion, Florida
1910
1910
Age 63
James Marshall Helton resided here in Fort McCoy, Marion, Florida
Fort McCoy, Marion, Florida
1920
Bef. 1920
Age 73
Death of James Marshall Helton in Kentucky United States
Kentucky United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1847
    Event Place: Russell Co., VA.
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the AGO, 1780s-1917; Record Group #: 94; Series Number: M395; Roll #: 0163
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Family History Film: 1254446; Page: 330A; Enumeration District: 118; Image: 0648.
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: M593_504; Page: 400B; Image: 224; Family History Library Film: 552003
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 5, Menifee, Kentucky; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1240543
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fort McCoy, Marion, Florida; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 342A; Image: 254

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: RUSSEL CO. VA.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 342A; Image: 254

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: MORGAN CO,KY.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: W0LFE CO,KY.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: M593_504; Page: 400B; Image: 224; Family History Library Film: 552003

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: W0LFE CO,KY.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Family History Film: 1254446; Page: 330A; Enumeration District: 118; Image: 0648.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Family History Film: 1254446; Page: 330A; Enumeration District: 118; Image: 0648.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: MENIFEE CO,KY.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 5, Menifee, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 5, Menifee, Kentucky; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1240543

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: MARION CO,FL.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fort McCoy, Marion, Florida
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fort McCoy, Marion, Florida; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fort McCoy, Marion, Florida
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fort McCoy, Marion, Florida; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fort McCoy, Marion, Florida
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fort McCoy, Marion, Florida; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: M593_504; Page: 400B; Image: 224; Family History Library Film: 552003

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Bef. 1920
    Event Place: Kentucky United States
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