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John Jackson Litton 1847–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Feb 1847

Birth Location: Elk Garden, Russell, Virginia

Death Date: 19 May 1937

Death Location: Solomon Litton Hollow, Russell, Virginia

Father: James Litton

Mother: Margaret Litton

Spouse(s): Sarah Garrett

Children(s): Arthur Litton, William Litton, James Litton, Aker Litton, Lula Litton, Caldona Litton, Margaret Litton, Walter Litton, Zachariah Litton, Minerva Litton, Charles Litton

The story of John Jackson Litton began in 1847 in Elk Garden, Russell, Virginia. In 1850, John Jackson Litton resided in District 54, Russell, Virginia. In 1860, John Jackson Litton resided in Russell County, Virginia, USA. John Jackson Litton married Sarah Ann Garrett, and had children including Aker Edward Litton, Arthur Vincent Litton, Caldona J Litton, Charles Paul Litton, James M Litton, Lula C Litton, Margaret Lee Louise Litton, Minerva Alice Litton, Walter V Litton, William Taylor Litton, Zachariah T Litton. John Jackson Litton passed away in 1937 in Solomon Litton Hollow, Russell, Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of John Jackson Litton began in 1847 in Elk Garden, Russell, Virginia.
  • In 1850, John Jackson Litton resided in District 54, Russell, Virginia.
  • In 1860, John Jackson Litton resided in Russell County, Virginia, USA.
  • John Jackson Litton married Sarah Ann Garrett, and had children including Aker Edward Litton, Arthur Vincent Litton, Caldona J Litton, Charles Paul Litton, James M Litton, Lula C Litton, Margaret Lee Louise Litton, Minerva Alice Litton, Walter V Litton, William Taylor Litton, Zachariah T Litton.
  • John Jackson Litton passed away in 1937 in Solomon Litton Hollow, Russell, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Litton's Ancestors

Self
John Litton
1847–1937
Birth Place: Elk Garden, Russell, Virginia
Parents
James Fullen Litton
1818–1881
Elk Garden, Russell, Virginia, USA
Margaret (Eunice) Litton
1825–1897
Whitley County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
John (Whitley) Litton
1775–1854
Lebanon, Washington, Virginia
Sarah (Ann Pearl) Fullen
1771–1843
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Solomon (Caleb Litton) Jr.
1783–1862
Fort Detroit, Ontario, Canada (Michigan)
Judith Shoemaker
1785–1852
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Sr.
1751–1844
Martha Duncan
1756–1821
Solomon Sr.
1751–1844
Martha Duncan
1756–1821
James Shoemaker
1757–1822
Catherine .
1757–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John *
1726–1804
Sarah *
1728–1808
John *
1726–1804
Sarah *
1728–1808

John Litton's Descendants

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John (Jackson) Litton (14 Feb 1847–19 May 1937) m. Sarah (Ann) Garrett (05 Feb 1852–1931)
  1. 1. Arthur (Vincent) Litton 1879–1967 m. Sarah (Ellen) Blevins 1888–1970
    1. 1. Ira (Jackson) Litton 1903–1960
  2. 2. William (Taylor) Litton 1872–1949
  3. 3. James (M.) Litton 1874–
  4. 4. Aker (Edward) Litton 1876–1959 m. Nora (Ellen) Fink 1882–1916 m. Viola (E.) Rose 1895–
    1. 1. Eulah Litton 1901–
    2. 2. Kyle Litton 1902–
    3. 3. Paul Litton 1904–
    4. 4. Margaret Litton 1907–
    5. 5. Claude Litton 1909–
    6. 6. Jay Litton 1918–
    7. 7. Woodrow (Wilson) Litton 1920–
    8. 8. Roy (Ancil) Litton 1926–
  5. 5. Lula (C.) Litton 1882–
  6. 6. Caldona (J.) Litton 1884–
  7. 7. Margaret (Lee Louise) Litton 1885–
  8. 8. Walter (V.) Litton 1888–
  9. 9. Zachariah (T.) Litton 1890–
  10. 10. Minerva (Alice) Litton 1892– m. William (C.) Turner 1893–
    1. 1. Iona (O.) Turner 1916–
    2. 2. Clifford (M.) Turner 1923–
  11. 11. Charles (Paul) Litton 1880–

John Litton's Timeline

6 Records

1847
14 Feb 1847
Birth of John Jackson Litton in Elk Garden, Russell, Virginia
Elk Garden, Russell, Virginia
1850
1850
Age 3
John Jackson Litton resided here in District 54, Russell, Virginia
District 54, Russell, Virginia
1860
1860
Age 13
John Jackson Litton resided here in Russell County, Virginia, USA
Russell County, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
John Jackson Litton resided here in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, United States
Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, United States
1900
19 May 1900
Age 53
John Jackson Litton resided here in Cleveland, Russell, Virginia
Cleveland, Russell, Virginia
1937
19 May 1937
Age 90
Death of John Jackson Litton in Finney, Virginia
Finney, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1847
    Event Place: Elk Garden, Russell, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-1_046; Roll #: 46; Roll Description: Richmond County to Russell County
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia; Roll: 1389; Family History Film: 1255389; Page: 81A; Enumeration District: 069; Image: .
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cleveland, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T623_31077_4117933; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1241727.
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Russell, Virginia; Roll: M653_1376; Page: 27; Family History Library Film: 805376
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 315B; Image: .
    [6] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [7] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 315B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Russell County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Russell, Virginia; Roll: M653_1376; Page: 27; Family History Library Film: 805376

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia; Roll: 1389; Family History Film: 1255389; Page: 81A; Enumeration District: 069; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 May 1900
    Event Place: Cleveland, Russell, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-1_046; Roll #: 46; Roll Description: Richmond County to Russell County
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cleveland, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T623_31077_4117933; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1241727.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1937
    Event Place: Finney, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2011

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Solomon Litton Hollow, Russell, Virginia

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