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John James Helton 1785–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1785

Birth Location: White, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States

Father: Pvt Helton

Mother: Sarah Woody

Spouse(s): Sarah Wade

Children(s): Riley Helton

The story of John James Helton began in 1785 in White, Tennessee, United States. In 1807, John James Helton resided in Maury, Tennessee, USA. In 1820, John James Helton resided in Maury, Tennessee, United States. John James Helton married Frances Brown, Sarah Wade, and had children including Riley Lee Helton. John James Helton passed away in 1880 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John James Helton began in 1785 in White, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1807, John James Helton resided in Maury, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1820, John James Helton resided in Maury, Tennessee, United States.
  • John James Helton married Frances Brown, Sarah Wade, and had children including Riley Lee Helton.
  • John James Helton passed away in 1880 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Pvt Helton
1763–1849
Birth Location: Albermarle County, Virginia
PH
Sarah Woody
1764–1815
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, United States
SW

Spouses(s)

Sarah Wade
1798–1840
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
SW

Children(s)

Riley Helton
1811–1892
Birth Location: Sparta, White, Tennessee, USA
RH

John Helton's Ancestors

Self
John Helton
1785–1880
Birth Place: White, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Pvt Edward Helton
1763–1849
Albermarle County, Virginia
Sarah Woody
1764–1815
Surry, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
John Hilton
1737–1815
King and Queen County, Virginia, USA
Obedience Cox
1742–1801
Douglas Reg, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Hylton
1699–1770
Esther Unk
1700–1770
John Cox
–1785
Elice Hicks
1710–1757
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hilton
1665–1740
Elizabeth UNKNOWN
1666–1725

John Helton's Descendants

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John (James) Helton (1785–1880) m. Sarah Wade (1798–1840)
  1. 1. Riley (Lee) Helton 1811–1892 m. Nancy (M) Morris 1809–1882 m. Elvira Lawson 1811–1842
    1. 1. Christopher (Columbus) Helton 1846–1902 m. Ella (M.) Stewart 1853–1901 m. Martha (Elizabeth "Bettie") Holland 1862–1940
      1. 1. Cleaveland (Columbus) Helton 1891–1947
      2. 2. Jesse (Jewell) Helton 1887–1943
      3. 3. James (E) Helton 1880–1957
      4. 4. Sarah (Frances) Helton 1881–1969
      5. 5. Nancy Helton 1884–1964
      6. 6. William Helton 1887–1965
      7. 7. Laura (Ann) Helton 1890–1971
      8. 8. Zana (E) Helton 1895–1965
      9. 9. John (I) Helton 1888–1926
      10. 10. Cleveland (Columbus) Helton 1891–1947
      11. 11. Jesse (Jewell) Helton 1887–1943
    2. 2. Edward (C) Helton 1848–1914 m. Mary (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Goodson 1846–1935
      1. 1. John (Richmond) Helton 1869–1894 m. Ida Haskins 1876–
      2. 2. Roxy (Ann) Helton 1871–1947 m. John (H) Hill 1875–1935
        1. 1. Martha (Elizabeth) Hill 1898–1937
        2. 2. Arch (Buchanan) Hill 1900–1966
        3. 3. Beckey Hill 1903–
        4. 4. Edward Hill 1904–1938
        5. 5. Maggie (Jo) Hill 1907–1976
        6. 6. John (R Hill) Jr. 1908–1990
        7. 7. Dora (Belle) Hill 1911–1999
        8. 8. Thurman (P.) Hill 1914–1977
        9. 9. Lottie Hill 1899–1906
        10. 10. Rebecca Hill 1902–1985
      3. 3. Eliza (Anne) Helton 1873–1937 m. John (B) Smith 1868–
        1. 1. James (E) Smith 1899–
        2. 2. Rufus Smith 1902–
        3. 3. Maggie (L) Smith 1903–
        4. 4. Cora (E) Smith 1906–
        5. 5. Elizabeth Smith 1910–
        6. 6. Lovie (M) Smith 1914–
      4. 4. Mike Helton 1875–1951 m. Mary (Edna) Brooks 1882–1975
        1. 1. Charles (Webster "Charlie") Helton 1902–1985
        2. 2. Eva (Pearl) Helton 1904–1984
        3. 3. Edward (Clay "Ed") Helton 1908–1994
        4. 4. Francis (Elizabeth) Helton 1912–1998
        5. 5. Verna (Lee) Helton 1922–1991
        6. 6. Phoebe (Grace) Helton 1914–1917
      5. 5. Mary (Lou "Lue") Helton 1877–1960 m. John (Frank) Gaither 1875–1925
        1. 1. Arta Gaither 1899–1995 m. William (Clarke) Roady 1897–1987
        2. 2. Earl Gaither 1900–
        3. 3. Lizzie Gaither 1903–
        4. 4. Nellie Gaither 1903–1998
        5. 5. Euel ("Evel" Hondson) Gaither 1908–1986 m. Mary (Lillian) Browner 1918–1991
        6. 6. Jerry (E) Gaither 1914–
      6. 6. Lee (Roy) Helton 1883–1952 m. Laura (Adeline "Addie") Wood 1882–1969
        1. 1. Donald (Lee Roy (Bill)) Helton 1906–1972
        2. 2. Hubert (Ray (Jack)) Helton 1908–1968 m. Ruby (Ethel) Helton 1910–2002
        3. 3. Arnold (Clevern (Ace)) Helton 1910–1969
        4. 4. Lethia (Marie) Helton 1913–
        5. 5. Gladine (Laura) Marshall 1913–2009
        6. 6. Jessie (Irene) Helton 1915–2000 m. Ernest (Edward) Thomas 1909–2006
        7. 7. Lawrence (Howard) Helton 1917–1974
        8. 8. Eugene (F) Helton 1922–
        9. 9. Letha (Marie) Helton 1912–1982
        10. 10. Arnold (C) Helton 1910–
      7. 7. James (Riley) Helton 1885–1970
      8. 8. Joe (Enis) Helton 1879–
      9. 9. Noah Helton 1880–
    3. 3. Martha (M Clark) Helton 1848–1860
    4. 4. Elizabeth Helton 1830– m. William (Clark) * 1830–
      1. 1. Jackson (Lane Clark) * 1857–
      2. 2. Clarinda Clark 1863–
      3. 3. William (H) Clark 1866–
      4. 4. Louisa (J Clark) * 1860–1870
    5. 5. Susanna Helton 1833–
    6. 6. William (Riley) Helton 1834–1922 m. Roxana (Roxie Roseanna McGowen) * 1833–1916
      1. 1. Mary (E) Helton 1860–
      2. 2. Pamelia (Permelia C.) Helton 1857–
      3. 3. Lee (Roy) Helton 1875–1964
      4. 4. James (M.) Helton 1858–
      5. 5. William (H.) Helton 1870–
      6. 6. Martha (Minda L.) Helton 1865–1948
      7. 7. Roxania Helton 1859–
    7. 7. James (M) Helton 1836–1865
    8. 8. Lawson (C) Helton 1838–1920
    9. 9. Lucinda Helton 1839–1870
    10. 10. Nancy (C) Helton 1842–1860
    11. 11. Leroy (C) Helton 1850–1860
    12. 12. Lucinda Helton 1840–

John Helton's Timeline

5 Records

1785
1785
Birth of John James Helton in White, Tennessee, United States
White, Tennessee, United States
1807
1807-1820
Age 22
John James Helton resided here in Maury, Tennessee, USA
Maury, Tennessee, USA
1820
1820
Age 35
John James Helton resided here in Maury, Tennessee, United States
Maury, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 45
John James Helton resided here in White County Tennessee, USA
White County Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 95
Death of John James Helton in Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States
Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: White, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1807-1820
    Event Place: Maury, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Maury County, Tennessee wills and settlements, 1807-1824 and 1820 census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Maury, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Maury, Tennessee; Page: 100; NARA Roll: M33_124; Image: 67

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: White County Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States
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