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Richard Whitfield Stratton 1859–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Oct 1859

Birth Location: Appomattox County, Virginia

Death Date: 8 Dec 1918

Death Location: Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Burwell Stratton

Mother: Emily Wilson

Spouse(s): Cornelia Hilldrup

Children(s): Burwell Stratton, Annie Stratton, Hilldrup Stratton, Virginia Stratton, Richard Stratton, John Stratton

The story of Richard Whitfield Stratton began in 1859 in Appomattox County, Virginia. In 1900, Richard Whitfield Stratton resided in Rustburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA. In 1910, Richard Whitfield Stratton resided in Rustburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA. Richard Whitfield Stratton married Cornelia Nena Elizabeth Hilldrup, and had children including Annie Hilldrup Stratton, Burwell Thornhill Stratton, Hilldrup Stratton, John Wesley Hilldrup Stratton, Richard Whitfield Stratton, Virginia Churchill Stratton. Richard Whitfield Stratton passed away in 1918 in Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Whitfield Stratton began in 1859 in Appomattox County, Virginia.
  • In 1900, Richard Whitfield Stratton resided in Rustburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Richard Whitfield Stratton resided in Rustburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA.
  • Richard Whitfield Stratton married Cornelia Nena Elizabeth Hilldrup, and had children including Annie Hilldrup Stratton, Burwell Thornhill Stratton, Hilldrup Stratton, John Wesley Hilldrup Stratton, Richard Whitfield Stratton, Virginia Churchill Stratton.
  • Richard Whitfield Stratton passed away in 1918 in Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Stratton's Ancestors

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Richard Stratton
1859–1918
Birth Place: Appomattox County, Virginia
Parents
Burwell Churchill Stratton
1818–1868
Campbell Co, Virginia, USA
Emily (Lucy) Wilson
1835–1880
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John (Stratton) Jr.
1779–1848
Powhatan, Powhatan, Virginia, United States
Sarah (Ann) Towler
1782–1860
Powhatan, Powhatan, Virginia, United States
Warlor Wilson
1792–
Virginia, USA
Nancy Wilbourn
1791–
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Stratton
1734–1805
Susan Douglas
1744–1805
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Stratton
1710–1773
Elizabeth Elam
1710–1735
Robert Douglas
1721–1786

Richard Stratton's Descendants

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Richard (Whitfield) Stratton (15 Oct 1859–8 Dec 1918) m. Cornelia ((Nena) Elizabeth) Hilldrup (15 May 1874–22 Oct 1936)
  1. 1. Burwell (Thornhill) Stratton 1911–1987 m. William (Lowell) Gibson 1897–1990
    1. 1. Margaret (Stratton) Gibson 1936–1996 m. James Mowery 1933–2005
    2. 2. William (Lowell Gibson) Jr. 1950–1997
    3. 3. Jerry (Ann) Gibson 1934–2012 m. Raymond (Neil) Dempsey 1932–2001 m. Joseph (Allan) Benson 1931–2009
  2. 2. Annie (Hilldrup) Stratton 1896–1930
  3. 3. Hilldrup Stratton 1898–1903
  4. 4. Virginia (Churchill) Stratton 1902–1920 m. Edward (Caswell) Coleman 1894–1963
    1. 1. Edward (Caswell Coleman) Jr. 1924–
    2. 2. Patrick (Hughes) Coleman 1925–
    3. 3. Joseph (Whitfield) Coleman 1929–1995
  5. 5. Richard (Whitfield) Stratton 1906–1952
  6. 6. John (Wesley Hilldrup) Stratton 1908–1986 m. Katherine (Susann) Dowdy 1921–

Richard Stratton's Timeline

5 Records

1859
15 Oct 1859
Birth of Richard Whitfield Stratton in Appomattox County, Virginia
Appomattox County, Virginia
1900
1900
Age 41
Richard Whitfield Stratton resided here in Rustburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA
Rustburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Richard Whitfield Stratton resided here in Rustburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA
Rustburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA
1914
1914
Age 55
Richard Whitfield Stratton resided here in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
1918
8 Dec 1918
Age 59
Death of Richard Whitfield Stratton in Lynchburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA
Lynchburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1859
    Event Place: Appomattox County, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rustburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rustburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rustburg, Campbell, Virginia; Roll: T624_1624; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1375637

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1918
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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