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John Helton 1850–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jan 1850

Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 5 Aug 1928

Death Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Samuel Hylton

Mother: Louise Montgomery

Spouse(s): Armilda Howard

Children(s): George Helton, Toy Helton, Stella Helton, Rhoda Helton, Noah Helton, Jennetta Helton, Benjamin Helton

In 1850, John Helton entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA, born to Samuel Hylton And Louise Eliza Jane Montgomery. In 1860, John Helton resided in Licking Station, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, John Helton resided in Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA. John Helton married Armilda Howard, and had children including Benjamin Helton, George Helton, Jennetta Helton, Noah Helton, Rhoda Helton, Stella Helton, Toy Helton. John Helton passed away in 1928 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1850, John Helton entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA, born to Samuel Hylton And Louise Eliza Jane Montgomery.
  • In 1860, John Helton resided in Licking Station, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, John Helton resided in Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.
  • John Helton married Armilda Howard, and had children including Benjamin Helton, George Helton, Jennetta Helton, Noah Helton, Rhoda Helton, Stella Helton, Toy Helton.
  • John Helton passed away in 1928 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Hylton
1829–1910
Birth Location: Patrick County, Virginia, USA
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Louise Montgomery
1831–1900
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Armilda Howard
1855–1943
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
AH

Children(s)

George Helton
1874–1917
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
GH
Toy Helton
1876–1933
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
TH
Stella Helton
1892–1947
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
SH
Rhoda Helton
1887–
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
RH
Noah Helton
1892–
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
NH
Jennetta Helton
1879–
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
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Benjamin Helton
1882–
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
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John Helton's Ancestors

Self
John Helton
1850–1928
Birth Place: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Samuel Hylton
1829–1910
Patrick County, Virginia, USA
Louise (Eliza Jane) Montgomery
1831–1900
Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
George Helton
1793–1864
Patrick County, Virginia
Melinda Wade
1805–1879
Patrick County, Virginia
Alexander ((Sander) Montgomery) IV
1780–1847
Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Addington
1789–1884
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Wade
1793–1864
Charity Ballinger
1723–1772
Alexander III
1762–
William *
1750–1805
Margaret *
1756–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander II
1740–
Martha Walker
1747–

John Helton's Descendants

1.
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John Helton (12 Jan 1850–5 Aug 1928) m. Armilda Howard (15 Dec 1855–27 Dec 1943)
  1. 1. George Helton 1874–1917 m. Alvana Howard 1873–1950
    1. 1. John Helton 1908–
    2. 2. Henry Helton 1891–1964
      1. 1. Columbus (T.) Helton 1920–1979
    3. 3. Chester Helton 1906–1930
    4. 4. Claude (A.) Helton 1893–1979 m. Bassie Howard 1895–1983
      1. 1. Clyde Helton 1919–1941
      2. 2. Mabel Helton 1931–1932
      3. 3. Billy Helton 1933–1934
      4. 4. Peachie Helton 1924–1987 m. Goebel Howard 1926–2014
      5. 5. Hassel Helton 1917–1996 m. Myrtle (Marie) Montgomery 1923–2010
      6. 6. Hazel Helton 1926–1934
    5. 5. Leonard Helton 1899–
    6. 6. Cinda Helton 1911–1986 m. James (Lyon) Sr. 1910–1974
      1. 1. Harry Lyon 1933–1998 m. Patricia (A.) Schoolcraft 1939–1998
      2. 2. Shirley (A. Lyon) \\ 1935–2018
      3. 3. Douglas Lyon 1940–2015
      4. 4. James (Lyon) Jr. 1944–2018
  2. 2. Toy Helton 1876–1933 m. Eliza (E. (Lizzie)) Howard 1877–1965
    1. 1. Walter Helton 1913–
    2. 2. Archie Helton 1921–
    3. 3. Lester Helton 1902–1995
    4. 4. Rebecca ((Becky)) Helton 1904–1952 m. John Ward 1886–1936
      1. 1. Haden Ward 1932–1990
    5. 5. Ada (May) Helton 1905–
    6. 6. Jesse Helton 1907–
    7. 7. Dessie Hilton 1913–
    8. 8. Hobert Hilton 1915–
    9. 9. Vessie Helton 1918–
    10. 10. Sidney (or Sedley) Helton 1897–1976
    11. 11. Sadie Helton 1900–1992 m. George Mann 1898–1977
    12. 12. Morris Helton 1922–1960 m. Rella (Faye) Gibson 1932–2007
    13. 13. Dennis Helton 1900–
  3. 3. Stella Helton 1892–1947 m. Clarence (Russell) May 1896–1980
    1. 1. Ora (M.) May 1926–2009 m. Willie (Arnold (Bill)) Dingus 1923–1988
    2. 2. Oklie May 1917–1983
    3. 3. John (Carson) May 1929–2007
    4. 4. Ishmel May 1924–1926
    5. 5. Estelena ((Lena)) May 1920–2007 m. Edgar Lyon 1912–1998
      1. 1. Louis Lyon 1948–1952
  4. 4. Rhoda Helton 1887–
  5. 5. Noah Helton 1892–
  6. 6. Jennetta Helton 1879–
    1. 1. Laura (B.) Howard 1903– m. Abel Crace 1902–
      1. 1. Sola (Diane) Crase 1934–1994
      2. 2. Geneva Crace 1922–2009 m. John (Louis) Owen 1918–2002
      3. 3. Faye Crace 1925–
      4. 4. Everett (Truely) Crace 1920–1993 m. Mary (Ellen) McNeese 1920–1997 m. Ora (Lee) Hamm 1921–1996
        1. 1. Phyllis (Ann) Crace 1941–1997
  7. 7. Benjamin Helton 1882–

John Helton's Timeline

4 Records

1850
12 Jan 1850
Birth of John Helton in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 10
John Helton resided here in Licking Station, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Licking Station, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 30
John Helton resided here in Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1928
5 Aug 1928
Age 78
Death of John Helton in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1850
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Family History Film: 1254431; Page: 635C; Enumeration District: 064; Image: 0583
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, 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: Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M653_385; Page: 495; Family History Library Film: 80338

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Licking Station, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, 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: Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M653_385; Page: 495; Family History Library Film: 80338

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Family History Film: 1254431; Page: 635C; Enumeration District: 064; Image: 0583

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1928
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
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