YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Oscar Helton 1916–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1916

Birth Location: Laurel County, Kentucky

Death Date: 28 Nov 1987

Death Location: Shelburn, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: John Helton

Mother: Mary Sevier

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Oscar Helton began in 1916 in Laurel County, Kentucky. In 1917, Oscar Helton resided in Barbourville, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, Oscar Helton resided in McHargue, Laurel, Kentucky, USA. Oscar Helton passed away in 1987 in Shelburn, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States of America.

Find more search results for Oscar Helton
OH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Oscar Helton began in 1916 in Laurel County, Kentucky.
  • In 1917, Oscar Helton resided in Barbourville, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, Oscar Helton resided in McHargue, Laurel, Kentucky, USA.
  • Oscar Helton passed away in 1987 in Shelburn, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Oscar Helton's Ancestors

Self
Oscar Helton
1916–1987
Birth Place: Laurel County, Kentucky
Parents
John Lewis Helton
1879–1938
Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America
Mary (Ann) Sevier
1878–1938
Grays, , Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Robert (Warren) Sevier
1853–1935
Clay, Kentucky, USA
Eliza (Jane) Hodge
1862–1906
, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sevier
1825–1919
Permelia Hibbard
1832–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sevier
1777–1869
Susannah Warren
1779–1860

Oscar Helton's Timeline

11 Records

1916
12 May 1916
Birth of Oscar Helton in Laurel County, Kentucky
Laurel County, Kentucky
1917
2 Feb 1917
Age 1
Oscar Helton resided here in Barbourville, Kentucky, USA
Barbourville, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
Oscar Helton resided here in McHargue, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
McHargue, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Oscar Helton resided here in District 6, District 6, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
District 6, District 6, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Oscar Helton resided here in Laurel, Kentucky
Laurel, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 24
Oscar Helton resided here in Mag Dist No 2, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist No 2, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1949
22 Nov 1949
Age 33
Oscar Helton resided here in Jasper, Indiana, USA
Jasper, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 34
Oscar Helton resided here in Reeve, Daviess, Indiana, USA
Reeve, Daviess, Indiana, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 35
Oscar Helton resided here in Kentucky
Kentucky
1971
Abt 1971
Age 55
Oscar Helton resided here in Springville
Springville
1987
28 Nov 1987
Age 71
Death of Oscar Helton in Sullivan, Sullivan, Indiana, USA
Sullivan, Sullivan, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1916
    Event Place: Laurel County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 292
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01327; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 63-7
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017
    [10] Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Records of Marriage 1961-2005; Roll Number: 06
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Reeve, Daviess, Indiana; Roll: 4333; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 14-17

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1917
    Event Place: Barbourville, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Mountain Advocate; Publication Date: 2 Feb 1917; Publication Place: Barbourville, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: McHargue, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 6, District 6, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Laurel, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01327; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 63-7

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist No 2, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01327; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 63-7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1949
    Event Place: Jasper, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Herald; Publication Date: 22 Nov 1949; Publication Place: Jasper, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Reeve, Daviess, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Reeve, Daviess, Indiana; Roll: 4333; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 14-17

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1971
    Event Place: Springville
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Bedford Daily-Times Mail; Publication Date: 8 Aug 1971; Publication Place: Bedford, Indiana, USA; ,0.3885178,0.44103095,0.97413206&xid=339

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grays, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 292

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Montgomery, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Shelburn, Sullivan, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1987
    Event Place: Sullivan, Sullivan, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shelburn, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE