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John Alston 1860–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1860

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 16 Sep 1928

Death Location: Fork, Warren, North Carolina, USA

Father: Allen Alston

Mother: Winny Williams

Spouse(s): Melissa Williams

Children(s): Zell Alston, Zell Alston, Junius Alston, Eslten Alston, Lucy Alstin, Jmin Alstin, Major Alston, Millie Alston

The story of John Alston began in 1860 in North Carolina. John Alston married Melissa Williams, and had children including Eslten Alston, Jmin Alstin, Junius June Alston, Lucy Alstin, Major Alston, Millie Alston, Zell Alston. John Alston passed away in 1928 in Fork, Warren, North Carolina, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of John Alston began in 1860 in North Carolina.
  • John Alston married Melissa Williams, and had children including Eslten Alston, Jmin Alstin, Junius June Alston, Lucy Alstin, Major Alston, Millie Alston, Zell Alston.
  • John Alston passed away in 1928 in Fork, Warren, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Allen Alston
1820–
Birth Location: North Carolina
AA
Winny Williams
1805–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Melissa Williams
1868–1950
Birth Location: North Carolina
MW

Children(s)

Zell Alston
1892–
Birth Location: North Carolina
ZA
Zell Alston
1892–
Birth Location: North Carolina
ZA
Junius Alston
1883–1957
Birth Location: N C
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Eslten Alston
1884–
Birth Location: N C
EA
Lucy Alstin
1889–
Birth Location: N C
LA
Jmin Alstin
1898–
Birth Location: N C
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Major Alston
1900–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Millie Alston
1904–
Birth Location: North Carolina
MA

John Alston's Ancestors

Self
John Alston
1860–1928
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Allen Alston
1820–
North Carolina
Winny Williams
1805–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Alston's Descendants

1.
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John Alston (Abt. 1860–16 Sep 1928) m. Melissa Williams (abt 1868–26 Apr 1950)
  1. 1. Zell Alston 1892– m. Lee Watson 1890–
    1. 1. Helen (Ruth) Watson 1913–1914
    2. 2. Roderick Watson 1914–1975 m. Addie (Burwell) Drumgold 1918–1992
    3. 3. Viola Watson 1920–
    4. 4. Lucy (Mae) Watson 1922–
    5. 5. Susie Watson 1924–
    6. 6. Edith Watson 1926–
  2. 2. Zell Alston 1892–
  3. 3. Junius ("June") Alston 1883–1957
  4. 4. Eslten Alston 1884–
  5. 5. Lucy Alstin 1889–
  6. 6. Jmin Alstin 1898–
  7. 7. Major Alston 1900–
  8. 8. Millie Alston 1904–

John Alston's Timeline

12 Records

1856
Jan 1856
Birth of John Alston in , Warren, North Carolina, USA
, Warren, North Carolina, USA
1858
abt 1858
Birth of John Alston in North Carolina
North Carolina
1858
Abt. 1858
Birth of John Alston in North Carolina
North Carolina
1860
abt 1860
Birth of John Alston in North Carolina
North Carolina
1860
Abt. 1860
Birth of John Alston in North Carolina
North Carolina
1880
1880
Age 20
John Alston resided here in Fishing Creek, Warren, North Carolina, USA
Fishing Creek, Warren, North Carolina, USA
1881
1881
Age 21
John Alston was married
None
1910
1910
Age 50
John Alston resided here in Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 60
John Alston resided here in Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 60
John Alston resided here in Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1928
16 Sep 1928
Age 68
Death of John Alston in Fork, Warren, North Carolina, USA
Fork, Warren, North Carolina, USA
1928
16 Sep 1928
Age 68
Death of John Alston in Fork, Warren, North Carolina, USA
Fork, Warren, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1856
    Event Place: , Warren, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1303; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 458
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fishing Creek, Warren, North Carolina; Roll: 985; Family History Film: 1254985; Page: 155B; Enumeration District: 287; Image: 0680
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1115; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1375128
    [4] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1858
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1860
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1858
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1860
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1881

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fishing Creek, Warren, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fishing Creek, Warren, North Carolina; Roll: 985; Family History Film: 1254985; Page: 155B; Enumeration District: 287; Image: 0680

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1115; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1375128

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1303; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 458

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1928
    Event Place: Fork, Warren, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1928
    Event Place: Fork, Warren, North Carolina, USA
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