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Joshua Helton 1801–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1801

Birth Location: MONTGOMERY CO,VA.

Death Date: Aft. 1870

Death Location: MORGAN CO.,KY.

Father: Elisha Hylton

Mother: Sarah ?

Spouse(s): Laththa Delong

Children(s): George Helton, Isham Helton, Emigetta Helton, Sylvester Helton, Sarah Helton, Charles Helton

In 1801, Joshua Helton entered the world in MONTGOMERY CO,VA., born to Elisha Hylton And Sarah Brown. In 1840, Joshua Helton was recorded in the census in FLOYD CO,VA.. Joshua Helton married Laththa Tabitha Delong, and had children including Charles Lee Helton, Emigetta Helton, George Helton, Isham Helton, Sarah Helton, Sylvester Helton. Joshua Helton passed away in 1870 in MORGAN CO.,KY..

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Biography

  • In 1801, Joshua Helton entered the world in MONTGOMERY CO,VA., born to Elisha Hylton And Sarah Brown.
  • In 1840, Joshua Helton was recorded in the census in FLOYD CO,VA..
  • Joshua Helton married Laththa Tabitha Delong, and had children including Charles Lee Helton, Emigetta Helton, George Helton, Isham Helton, Sarah Helton, Sylvester Helton.
  • Joshua Helton passed away in 1870 in MORGAN CO.,KY..

Immediate Family

Parents

Elisha Hylton
1768–1825
Birth Location: Montgomery, Virginia, United States
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Sarah ?
1780–1828
Birth Location: MONTGOMERY CO,VA.
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Spouses(s)

Laththa Delong
1814–1870
Birth Location: MONTGOMERY CO,VA.
LD

Children(s)

George Helton
1851–
Birth Location: MORGAN CO,KY.
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Isham Helton
1848–
Birth Location: RUSSELL CO,VA.
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Emigetta Helton
1843–
Birth Location: MONTGOMERY CO, VA, or, Morgan, Co, Kentucky, USA
EH
Sylvester Helton
1841–
Birth Location: MONTGOMERY CO,VA.
SH
Sarah Helton
1846–
Birth Location: RUSSELL CO,VA.
SH
Charles Helton
1835–1910
Birth Location: Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
CH

Joshua Helton's Ancestors

Self
Joshua Helton
1801–1870
Birth Place: MONTGOMERY CO,VA.
Parents
Elisha Hylton
1768–1825
Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Sarah (Brown) ?
1780–1828
MONTGOMERY CO,VA.
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

Joshua Helton's Descendants

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Joshua Helton (1801–Aft. 1870) m. Laththa ("Tabitha") Delong (1814–Bef. 1870)
  1. 1. George Helton 1851– m. UNKNOWN Joanna 1856–
    1. 1. John Helton 1878–
    2. 2. Mandy (E.) Helton 1879–
  2. 2. Isham Helton 1848– m. Priscilla Patrick 1854–
    1. 1. Isom Helton 1881–1949 m. Nora Helton 1888–1918
      1. 1. Humbert Helton 1906–
  3. 3. Emigetta Helton 1843–
    1. 1. James (Monroe "Jim" Helton) Illegitimate 1862–1929 m. Sylvania Miles 1863–1942
  4. 4. Sylvester Helton 1841– m. Rebecca Cox 1837–
    1. 1. Charles Helton 1869–
    2. 2. Joannah Helton 1872–
    3. 3. Waulter (F.) Helton 1863–
    4. 4. James (W.) Helton 1865–
    5. 5. Tylatha Helton 1875–
    6. 6. Thomas (M.) Helton 1879–
    7. 7. Robert (F.) Helton 1861–
  5. 5. Sarah Helton 1846–
  6. 6. Charles (Lee) Helton 1835–1910 m. Minerva (Jane) Elam 1843–1910
    1. 1. Rhoda (E) Helton 1860–1935 m. Matthew (James) Elam 1860–1919
      1. 1. Ida (Lee) Pelbry 1882–
      2. 2. Easter Clenn 1893–
      3. 3. Isabell ("Isa") Elam 1881–1941
    2. 2. Andrew (Jackson) Helton 1864– m. Margaret ("Mary") Haney 1866–1937
      1. 1. William ("Willie" Paris) Helton 1885–1952 m. Nora (Ann Johnson -) Helton 1890–
        1. 1. Barta (Lee) Helton 1909–
        2. 2. William (V) Helton 1912–
        3. 3. Charles (R) Helton 1914–
        4. 4. James (C) Helton 1916–
        5. 5. Helen (May) Helton 1920–
      2. 2. James Helton 1887– m. Ida Moore 1894–
        1. 1. 1917–1917
        2. 2. Bertha ("Berthy") Helton 1920–1920
        3. 3. Irene Helton 1914–
        4. 4. Goldie Helton 1918–
        5. 5. Lily Helton 1922–
      3. 3. Nancy (F) Helton 1890–
      4. 4. Mattie (L) Helton 1893–1985
      5. 5. Minnie (A) Helton 1895–1983
      6. 6. Emma Helton 1900–
      7. 7. Dillard Helton 1907–
      8. 8. Annie Helton 1910–
      9. 9. Florence (M) Helton 1905–1984
      10. 10. Ida Helton 1902–1990
      11. 11. Nora (Pearl) Helton 1910–1945
    3. 3. Mary (Adelene) Helton 1866–1961
    4. 4. George (W.) Helton 1870–1945
    5. 5. Silas (H) Helton 1875–1945 m. Nannie (Lou) Goad 1890–1953
      1. 1. Leonard (Carl) Helton 1909–1978 m. Anna (V) Kleczinski 1910–1997
        1. 1. Carol (Ann) Helton-Robbins 1936–2005
      2. 2. Rega Helton 1922–
      3. 3. Ansel Hilton 1914–
      4. 4. Denzil Hilton 1913–1984 m. Reva Helton 1922–2011
        1. 1. Scottye Conte 1949–2007
    6. 6. Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Helton 1877–1956
    7. 7. William (A "Willie") Helton 1880–1938

Joshua Helton's Timeline

8 Records

1801
1801
Birth of Joshua Helton in MONTGOMERY CO,VA.
MONTGOMERY CO,VA.
1840
1840
Age 39
Joshua Helton appeared in census in FLOYD CO,VA.
FLOYD CO,VA.
1850
1850
Age 49
Joshua Helton appeared in census in RUSSEL CO. VA.
RUSSEL CO. VA.
1850
1850
Age 49
Joshua Helton resided here in District 54, Russell, Virginia
District 54, Russell, Virginia
1860
1860
Age 59
Joshua Helton appeared in census in MAGOFFIN CO,KY.
MAGOFFIN CO,KY.
1860
1860
Age 59
Joshua Helton resided here in Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 69
Joshua Helton resided here in River, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
River, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
1870
Aft. 1870
Age 69
Death of Joshua Helton in MORGAN CO.,KY.
MORGAN CO.,KY.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1801
    Event Place: MONTGOMERY CO,VA.
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_490; Page: 395A; Image: 157; Family History Library Film: 545989
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M653_385; Page: 491; Image: 67; Family History Library Film: 803385
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 329B; Image: 229

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1828
    Event Place: GRAYSON CO,VA.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: FLOYD CO,VA.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: RUSSEL CO. VA.

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: 329B; Image: 229

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: MAGOFFIN CO,KY.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M653_385; Page: 491; Image: 67; Family History Library Film: 803385

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_490; Page: 395A; Image: 157; Family History Library Film: 545989

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_490; Page: 395A; Image: 157; Family History Library Film: 545989

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aft. 1870
    Event Place: MORGAN CO.,KY.
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