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Riley Vernon Carlton 1892 – 1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Feb 1892

Birth Location: Vienna, Illinois

Death Date: 6 Sep 1960

Death Location: Potter, Texas

Father: John Carlton

Mother: Mittie Carlton

Spouse(s): Lucille Grissom

Children(s): Riley Carlton

The story of Riley Vernon Carlton began in 1892 in Vienna, Illinois. In 1900, Riley Vernon Carlton resided in Vienna, Johnson, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Riley Vernon Carlton resided in Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, USA. Riley Vernon Carlton married Lucille Thelma Grissom, and had children including Riley Vernon Carlton. Riley Vernon Carlton passed away in 1960 in Potter, Texas.

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Biography

  • The story of Riley Vernon Carlton began in 1892 in Vienna, Illinois.
  • In 1900, Riley Vernon Carlton resided in Vienna, Johnson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Riley Vernon Carlton resided in Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, USA.
  • Riley Vernon Carlton married Lucille Thelma Grissom, and had children including Riley Vernon Carlton.
  • Riley Vernon Carlton passed away in 1960 in Potter, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Carlton
1863 –
Birth Location: Illinois
JC
Mittie Carlton
1868 –
Birth Location: Illinois
MC

Spouses(s)

Lucille Grissom
1897 – 1990
Birth Location: Mt. Pleasant, Titus, Texas
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Children(s)

Riley Carlton
1925 – 2014
Birth Location: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, USA
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Riley Carlton's Ancestors

Self
Riley Carlton
1892 – 1960
Birth Place: Vienna, Illinois
Parents
John A Carlton
1863 –
Illinois
Mittie (A) Carlton
1868 –
Illinois
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Riley Carlton's Descendants

1.
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Riley (Vernon) Carlton (16 Feb 1892 – 6 Sep 1960) m. Lucille (Thelma) Grissom (2 Mar 1897 – 28 Sep 1990)
  1. 1. Riley (Vernon) Carlton (4 April 1925 – 18 November 2014) m. Margaret (Imogene) Bell (21 May 1925 – )
    1. 1. Deborah (Dale) Carlton (23 Feb 1952 – ) m. William (Louis) Outlaw (8 Oct 1948 – ) m. Bill Outlaw
    2. 2. Thomas (Craig) Carlton (27 Jul 1956 – ) m. Pamela K (1959 – ) m. Kimberly (Louise) Blackburn (13 Sep 1965 – )
    3. 3. Catherine (Elaine) Carlton (15 Dec 1957 – ) m. Don (Mark) Harton (20 Apr 1957 – )

Riley Carlton's Timeline

10 Records

1892
16 Feb 1892
Birth of Riley Vernon Carlton in Vienna, Illinois
Vienna, Illinois
1900
1900
Age 8
Riley Vernon Carlton resided here in Vienna, Johnson, Illinois, USA
Vienna, Johnson, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Riley Vernon Carlton resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 25
Riley Vernon Carlton resided here in Texas
Texas
1930
1930
Age 38
Riley Vernon Carlton resided here in Tulia, Swisher, Texas, USA
Tulia, Swisher, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
Riley Vernon Carlton resided here in Memphis, Hall, Texas
Memphis, Hall, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 48
Riley Vernon Carlton resided here in Boise City, Cimarron, Oklahoma, USA
Boise City, Cimarron, Oklahoma, USA
1942
1942
Age 50
Riley Vernon Carlton resided here in Lubbock, Texas, USA
Lubbock, Texas, USA
1954
1954
Age 62
Riley Vernon Carlton resided here in Amarillo, Texas, USA
Amarillo, Texas, USA
1960
6 Sep 1960
Age 68
Death of Riley Vernon Carlton in Potter, Texas
Potter, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1892
    Event Place: Vienna, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Boise City, Cimarron, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3284; Page: 81A; Enumeration District: 13-1
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Guymon, Texas, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03335; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 70-11
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tulia, Swisher, Texas; Roll: 2387; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 502.0; FHL microfilm: 2342121
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Roll: 1927367
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Vienna, Johnson, Illinois; Roll: 309; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1240309
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas; Roll: T624_1566; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1375579
    [10] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [11] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Vienna, Johnson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Vienna, Johnson, Illinois; Roll: 309; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1240309

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas; Roll: T624_1566; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1375579

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Roll: 1927367

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tulia, Swisher, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tulia, Swisher, Texas; Roll: 2387; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 502.0; FHL microfilm: 2342121

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Memphis, Hall, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Boise City, Cimarron, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3284; Page: 81A; Enumeration District: 13-1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Boise City, Cimarron, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Boise City, Cimarron, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3284; Page: 81A; Enumeration District: 13-1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Guymon, Texas, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03335; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 70-11

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Lubbock, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Amarillo, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Amarillo, Potter, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rural, Swisher, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Guymon, Texas, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03335; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 70-11

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1960
    Event Place: Potter, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
    [3] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [5] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [3] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
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