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Michael Saxten \ Sexton 1786–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1786

Birth Location: date by longsdorf records

Death Date: 26 Oct 1840

Death Location: Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: James Saxten

Mother: Maria Saxten

Spouse(s): Sarah Hoch

Children(s): Mary Saxton, Sarah Saxton, Carolina Saxton, Agnes Saxton, Elizabeth Saxton, William Saxton, Mary None

Michael Saxten \ Sexton was born in 1786 in date by longsdorf records, the child of James Saxten And Maria Elizabeth Saxten. In 1810, Michael Saxten \ Sexton resided in Juniata, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1840, Michael Saxten \ Sexton resided in Silver Spring, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. Michael Saxten \ Sexton married Sarah Sallie Hoch, and had children including Agnes Saxton, Carolina Saxton, Elizabeth Saxton, Mary, Mary Saxton, Sarah Ann Saxton, William Saxton. Michael Saxten \ Sexton passed away in 1840 in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Michael Saxten \ Sexton was born in 1786 in date by longsdorf records, the child of James Saxten And Maria Elizabeth Saxten.
  • In 1810, Michael Saxten \ Sexton resided in Juniata, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1840, Michael Saxten \ Sexton resided in Silver Spring, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Michael Saxten \ Sexton married Sarah Sallie Hoch, and had children including Agnes Saxton, Carolina Saxton, Elizabeth Saxton, Mary, Mary Saxton, Sarah Ann Saxton, William Saxton.
  • Michael Saxten \ Sexton passed away in 1840 in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Michael Sexton's Ancestors

Self
Michael Sexton
1786–1840
Birth Place: date by longsdorf records
Parents
James Saxten
1765–
Maria (Elizabeth) Saxten
1768–1805
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Michael Sexton's Descendants

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Michael (Saxten \) Sexton (1786–26 Oct 1840) m. Sarah ((Sallie)) Hoch (1790–1850)
  1. 1. Mary Saxton 1811–1871 m. Robert (Callender) Gibson 1814–1860
    1. 1. Benjamin (F) Gibson 1836–1921 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Meeks 1839–1887 m. Barbara (Ann) Gibson 1836–1914
      1. 1. Noah (Thomas "Thomas") Gibson 1863–1933 m. Martha (Elizabeth) Terrel 1870–1951
        1. 1. Edith (Mary) Gibson 1908–1965 m. Paul (Bruce) Massie 1899–1964
        2. 2. Myrtle (Ethel "Minnie") Gibson 1896–1980
        3. 3. Jewel Gibson 1912–1988 m. Paul (Robertson) Shultz 1913–1996 m. Henry (Roy) Lore 1899–
        4. 4. Charles (Franklin) Gibson 1889–1966
        5. 5. Martha (A) Gibson 1893–1956
        6. 6. Clifton (Boley) Gibson 1899–1959
        7. 7. Tommy Gibson 1904–1961
        8. 8. Elsie (Gibson) Dennis 1902–1994
      2. 2. Mary (E.) Gibson 1860–
      3. 3. Leanna (E) Gibson 1866–
      4. 4. James (Mason "Mace") Gibson 1868–1951
      5. 5. Margaret (E) Gibson 1870–
      6. 6. Nancy (J) Gibson 1868–1872
      7. 7. Henry Gibson 1874–1901
      8. 8. John (W.) Gibson 1877–
      9. 9. Benjamin (Theodore) Gibson 1879–1964
        1. 1. Velma (Mae) Gibson 1945–2023
      10. 10. Rachal (S) Gibson 1857–
    2. 2. Martha Gibson 1838–1902
    3. 3. Sarah Gibson 1839–1902
    4. 4. Barba Gibson 1850–1919
    5. 5. Easter Gibson 1848–1870
    6. 6. James Gibson 1855–
    7. 7. John Gibson 1852–
    8. 8. Samuel Gibson 1843–1895
    9. 9. Thomas Gibson 1846–1880
      1. 1. Josiah (Elsworth) Gibson 1866–
        1. 1. Alice (P Frances) Gibson 1891–1968
    10. 10. Ann Gibson 1841–1913
    11. 11. Rachel Gibson 1843–1860
  2. 2. Sarah (Ann) Saxton 1816–1884
  3. 3. Carolina Saxton 1827–1904
  4. 4. Agnes Saxton 1824–
  5. 5. Elizabeth Saxton 1817–1896
  6. 6. William Saxton 1821–1904
  7. 7. Mary 1818–1870

Michael Sexton's Timeline

5 Records

1786
1786
Birth of Michael Saxten \ Sexton in date by longsdorf records
date by longsdorf records
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 24
Michael Saxten \ Sexton resided here in Juniata, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Juniata, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1840
1840
Age 54
Michael Saxten \ Sexton resided here in Silver Spring, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Silver Spring, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1840
26 Oct 1840
Age 54
Death of Michael Saxten \ Sexton in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1840
31 Oct 1840
Age 54
Michael Saxten \ Sexton - Probate in Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: date by longsdorf records
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Juniata, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Juniata, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 48; Page: 61; Image: Pam252_48-0064; FHL Roll: 0193674

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Silver Spring, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Silver Spring, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 455; Page: 155; Family History Library Film: 0020543

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1840
    Event Place: Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills
    [2] U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1840
    Event Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1750-1908; Admin Books, 1750-1906; Author: Cumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills

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