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Rebecca Layton 1829–1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 April 1829

Birth Location: Ohio

Death Date: 29 November 1898

Death Location: Saint Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois, United States of America

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Mother:

Spouse(s): Samuel Kepner

Children(s): Infant Kepner, Elizabeth Kepner, Nicholas Kepner, Samuel Kepner, Helen Kepner, Ida Kepner, Delilah Kepner, Arminda Kepner, Mary Kepner

In 1829, Rebecca Layton entered the world in Ohio, born to John Layton And Elizabeth Barks. In 1870, Rebecca Layton resided in Sefton, Fayette, Illinois, USA. In 1880, Rebecca Layton resided in Altamont, Effingham, Illinois, USA. Rebecca Layton married Samuel F Kepner, and had children including Arminda Jane Kepner, Delilah Miriam Kepner, Elizabeth Catherine Kate Kepner, Helen Saphronia Kepner, Ida Ann Kepner, Infant Son Kepner, Mary Frances Kepner, Nicholas Layton Kepner, Samuel Grant Kepner. Rebecca Layton passed away in 1898 in Saint Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1829, Rebecca Layton entered the world in Ohio, born to John Layton And Elizabeth Barks.
  • In 1870, Rebecca Layton resided in Sefton, Fayette, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1880, Rebecca Layton resided in Altamont, Effingham, Illinois, USA.
  • Rebecca Layton married Samuel F Kepner, and had children including Arminda Jane Kepner, Delilah Miriam Kepner, Elizabeth Catherine Kate Kepner, Helen Saphronia Kepner, Ida Ann Kepner, Infant Son Kepner, Mary Frances Kepner, Nicholas Layton Kepner, Samuel Grant Kepner.
  • Rebecca Layton passed away in 1898 in Saint Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Samuel Kepner
1822–1909
Birth Location: Marion County, Ohio, United States of America
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Children(s)

Infant Kepner
1867–1867
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Kepner
1856–1884
Birth Location: Illinois
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Nicholas Kepner
1852–1852
Birth Location: –
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Samuel Kepner
1866–1866
Birth Location: –
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Helen Kepner
1849–1931
Birth Location: Indiana
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Ida Kepner
1863–1888
Birth Location: Illinois
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Delilah Kepner
1859–1950
Birth Location: Sefton, Fayette, Illinois, USA
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Arminda Kepner
1853–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Mary Kepner
1868–1944
Birth Location: Fayette County, Illinois, United States of America
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Rebecca Layton's Ancestors

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Rebecca Layton
1829–1898
Birth Place: Ohio
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Rebecca Layton's Descendants

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Rebecca Layton (4 April 1829–29 November 1898) m. Samuel (F) Kepner (16 March 1822–20 May 1909)
  1. 1. Infant (Son) Kepner 1867–1867
  2. 2. Elizabeth (Catherine "Kate) Kepner 1856–1884
  3. 3. Nicholas (Layton) Kepner 1852–1852
  4. 4. Samuel (Grant) Kepner 1866–1866
  5. 5. Helen (Saphronia) Kepner 1849–1931 m. Alfred (W) Cooley 1847– m. John (William Woodworth) Fish 1844–1888 m. Samuel Hobson 1842–1920
    1. 1. Samuel (Oscar) Fish 1876–1891
    2. 2. Charles (Nelson) Fish 1867–1956
    3. 3. Lewis (Franklin) Fish 1869–1906
    4. 4. Wm Fish 1869–
  6. 6. Ida (Ann) Kepner 1863–1888 m. Samuel (Maxie) McGraw 1858–1936
    1. 1. Carrie (Layton) McGraw 1882–1898
    2. 2. Pearl (Griffith) McGraw 1885–1973 m. Floyd (A) Rathroff 1887–
      1. 1. David (A) Rathroff 1918–
    3. 3. Claude (Monroe) Mcgraw 1886–1942
  7. 7. Delilah (Miriam) Kepner 1859–1950
    1. 1. Amy (Aurora) Cole 1889–
    2. 2. Rowland (Walter) Cole 1890–
    3. 3. Clarence (Clifford) Cole 1894–1985 m. Ruth (Venita) Cole 1899–1977
      1. 1. Don Cole 1933–2012
      2. 2. John (D) Cole 1925–
  8. 8. Arminda (Jane) Kepner 1853– m. John Nirider 1833–
    1. 1. Byron (Ishmael) Nirider 1886–1942 m. Stella (A) Lamont 1888–1971
    2. 2. Clyde (Noel) Nirider 1891–1934
  9. 9. Mary (Frances) Kepner 1868–1944 m. John (Alexander) Tipsword 1854–1942
    1. 1. Jessie (Nellie) Parkison 1890–
    2. 2. Infant (son) Parkison 1892–1892
    3. 3. Nancy (E twin) Parkison 1893–
    4. 4. Robert (Nelson twin) Parkison 1893–
    5. 5. Rebecca Tipsword 1901–1932
    6. 6. Violet (Naomi) Parker 1905–1941

Rebecca Layton's Timeline

4 Records

1829
4 April 1829
Birth of Rebecca Layton in Ohio
Ohio
1870
1870
Age 41
Rebecca Layton resided here in Sefton, Fayette, Illinois, USA
Sefton, Fayette, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 51
Rebecca Layton resided here in Altamont, Effingham, Illinois, USA
Altamont, Effingham, Illinois, USA
1898
29 November 1898
Age 69
Death of Rebecca Layton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 April 1829
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Altamont, Effingham, Illinois; Roll: 205; Page: 386A; Enumeration District: 136
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sefton, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: M593_220; Page: 724A; Family History Library Film: 545719
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sefton, Fayette, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sefton, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: M593_220; Page: 724A; Family History Library Film: 545719

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Altamont, Effingham, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Altamont, Effingham, Illinois; Roll: 205; Page: 386A; Enumeration District: 136

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 November 1898
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Saint Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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