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James Leavy Hilton 1897–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Aug 1897

Birth Location: South Carolina,United States of America

Death Date: 27 June 1952

Death Location: Covington, Newton County, Georgia, USA

Father: William Hilton

Mother: Nancy Hilton

Spouse(s): Maude Speer

Children(s): James Jr

In 1897, James Leavy Hilton entered the world in South Carolina,United States of America, born to William Munroe Hilton And Nancy Alice Nannie Blackmon Hilton. In 1900, James Leavy Hilton resided in Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA. In 1910, James Leavy Hilton resided in Lewisville, Chester, South Carolina, USA. James Leavy Hilton married Maude Speer, and had children including James Leavy Hilton Jr, Thomas Franklin Hilton. James Leavy Hilton passed away in 1952 in Covington, Newton County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1897, James Leavy Hilton entered the world in South Carolina,United States of America, born to William Munroe Hilton And Nancy Alice Nannie Blackmon Hilton.
  • In 1900, James Leavy Hilton resided in Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, James Leavy Hilton resided in Lewisville, Chester, South Carolina, USA.
  • James Leavy Hilton married Maude Speer, and had children including James Leavy Hilton Jr, Thomas Franklin Hilton.
  • James Leavy Hilton passed away in 1952 in Covington, Newton County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Hilton's Ancestors

Self
James Hilton
1897–1952
Birth Place: South Carolina,United States of America
Parents
William Munroe Hilton
1868–
Monroe, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Nancy (Alice "Nannie" Blackmon) Hilton
1877–1952
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Sgt. (Richard Burrell Hilton) Jr
1842–1864
Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
Nancy (Williams) Hilton
1840–1916
James Blackmon
1820–1876
Mary (Hinson) (Blackmon)
1856–1928
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
RICHARD HILTON
1782–1860
ELIZABETH MAXWELL
1794–1888
William Blackmon
1830–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
SAMUEL HILTON
1765–1826
Edith Brewer
1771–1829
Andrew Maxwell
1738–
Katherine Fairful
1751–
Levi Blackmon
1793–1862
Mary Small
1803–1868

James Hilton's Descendants

1.
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James (Leavy) Hilton (20 Aug 1897–27 June 1952) m. Maude Speer (1896–23 Feb 1980)
  1. 1. James (Leavy Hilton) Jr 1925–

James Hilton's Timeline

9 Records

1897
20 Aug 1897
Birth of James Leavy Hilton in South Carolina,United States of America
South Carolina,United States of America
1900
1900
Age 3
James Leavy Hilton resided here in Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
James Leavy Hilton resided here in Lewisville, Chester, South Carolina, USA
Lewisville, Chester, South Carolina, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 20
James Leavy Hilton resided here in Elbert, Georgia
Elbert, Georgia
1920
1920
Age 23
James Leavy Hilton resided here in Porterdale, Newton, Georgia, USA
Porterdale, Newton, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 33
James Leavy Hilton resided here in Militia District 462, Newton, Georgia, USA
Militia District 462, Newton, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
James Leavy Hilton resided here in Porterdale, Newton, Georgia
Porterdale, Newton, Georgia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
James Leavy Hilton resided here in Porterdale, Newton, Georgia, USA
Porterdale, Newton, Georgia, USA
1952
27 June 1952
Age 55
Death of James Leavy Hilton in Covington, Newton, Georgia, USA
Covington, Newton, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1897
    Event Place: South Carolina,United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Porterdale, Newton, Georgia; Roll: T627_699; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 107-15
    [2] Georgia, Death Index, 1919 - 1998, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 12863
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Porterdale, Newton, Georgia; Roll: T625_271; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 120; Image: 753
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Militia District 462, Newton, Georgia; Roll: 379; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 121.0; FHL microfilm: 2340114
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Georgia; Registration County: Elbert; Roll: 1557031
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: 1533; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1241533
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lewisville, Chester, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1455; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1375468
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: 1533; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1241533

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lewisville, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lewisville, Chester, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1455; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1375468

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Elbert, Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Georgia; Registration County: Elbert; Roll: 1557031

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Porterdale, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Porterdale, Newton, Georgia; Roll: T625_271; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 120; Image: 753

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Militia District 462, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Militia District 462, Newton, Georgia; Roll: 379; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 121.0; FHL microfilm: 2340114

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Porterdale, Newton, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Porterdale, Newton, Georgia; Roll: T627_699; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 107-15

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Porterdale, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Porterdale, Newton, Georgia; Roll: T627_699; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 107-15

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Death Index, 1919 - 1998, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 12863

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Porterdale, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Georgia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 June 1952
    Event Place: Covington, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Death Index, 1919 - 1998, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 12863
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Covington, Newton County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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