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Riley Edward SEXTON 1894–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Nov 1894

Birth Location: VA

Death Date: Jul 1967

Death Location: Wise, VA

Father: James SEXTON

Mother: Sarah SEXTON

Spouse(s): Lizzie L.

Children(s): Kenneth SEXTON, Ina SEXTON, Riley SEXTON, Gilmer SEXTON

In 1894, Riley Edward SEXTON entered the world in VA, born to James M Sexton And Sarah Catherine Sexton. In 1910, Riley Edward SEXTON resided in Gladeville, Wise, VA. In 1920, Riley Edward SEXTON resided in Lipps, Wise, VA. Riley Edward SEXTON married Lizzie L, and had children including Gilmer F Sexton, Hazel A Sexton, Ina R Sexton, Kenneth B Sexton, Riley E Sexton. Riley Edward SEXTON passed away in 1967 in Wise, VA.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Riley Edward SEXTON entered the world in VA, born to James M Sexton And Sarah Catherine Sexton.
  • In 1910, Riley Edward SEXTON resided in Gladeville, Wise, VA.
  • In 1920, Riley Edward SEXTON resided in Lipps, Wise, VA.
  • Riley Edward SEXTON married Lizzie L, and had children including Gilmer F Sexton, Hazel A Sexton, Ina R Sexton, Kenneth B Sexton, Riley E Sexton.
  • Riley Edward SEXTON passed away in 1967 in Wise, VA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Riley SEXTON's Ancestors

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Riley SEXTON
1894–1967
Birth Place: VA
Parents
James M. SEXTON
1854–1946
Hancock, TN
Sarah (Catherine) SEXTON
1854–1924
Scott, VA
Grandparents
Hatler (Hascue) SEXTON
1832–1914
Scott, VA
Tabitha (B.) SEXTON
1834–1918
Letcher, KY
Robert (Benjamin) SEXTON
1831–1864
Scott, VA
Nancy (Amanda) WHEATLEY
1835–
Scott, VA
Great-Grandparents
Solomon SEXTON
1803–
Suzie MOORE
1805–1846
William SEXTON
1810–
Nancy MOORE
1810–
Sampson SEXTON
1800–
Catherine LONG
1795–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elisha SEXTON
1774–
Tabitha
1774–1854
Elisha SEXTON
1774–
Tabitha
1774–1854

Riley SEXTON's Descendants

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Riley (Edward) SEXTON (13 Nov 1894–Jul 1967) m. Lizzie L. (abt 1903–)
  1. 1. Kenneth (B.) SEXTON 1923–
  2. 2. Ina (R.) SEXTON 1925–
  3. 3. Riley (E.) SEXTON 1919–
  4. 4. Gilmer (F.) SEXTON 1921–

Riley SEXTON's Timeline

5 Records

1894
13 Nov 1894
Birth of Riley Edward SEXTON in VA
VA
1910
1910
Age 16
Riley Edward SEXTON resided here in Gladeville, Wise, VA
Gladeville, Wise, VA
1920
1920
Age 26
Riley Edward SEXTON resided here in Lipps, Wise, VA
Lipps, Wise, VA
1930
1930
Age 36
Riley Edward SEXTON resided here in Lipps, Wise, VA
Lipps, Wise, VA
1967
Jul 1967
Age 73
Death of Riley Edward SEXTON in Wise, VA
Wise, VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1894
    Event Place: VA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 229-40-0770; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: 2464; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 1012.0; FHL microfilm: 2342198
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T624_1652; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1375665

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gladeville, Wise, VA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T624_1652; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1375665

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lipps, Wise, VA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lipps, Wise, VA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: 2464; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 1012.0; FHL microfilm: 2342198

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1967
    Event Place: Wise, VA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 229-40-0770; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951

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