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Robert Hilton 1868 – 1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 October 1868

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 19 March 1948

Death Location: Kershaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA

Father: William Hilton

Mother: Nancy Belk

Spouse(s): Fannie Jones

Children(s): Vannie Hilton, Farris Hilton, Willie Hilton, Bulah Hilton, Eva Hilton, Yancy Helton, Sarah Hilton, John Helton, Norman Helton, Charlie Helton, Frances Helton, Siss Hilton

In 1868, Robert Hilton entered the world in South Carolina, born to William N. Hilton and Nancy Mahala Belk. In 1880, Robert Hilton resided in Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States. In 1900, Robert Hilton resided in Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina. Robert Hilton married Fannie Estelle Jones, and had children including Vannie Hilton, Farris Hilton, Willie Davis Hilton, Bulah Hilton, Eva Hilton, Yancy Helton, Sarah Jane Hilton, John Helton, Norman Helton, Charlie Helton, Frances Helton, Siss Hilton. Robert Hilton passed away in 1948 in Kershaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1868, Robert Hilton entered the world in South Carolina, born to William N. Hilton and Nancy Mahala Belk.
  • In 1880, Robert Hilton resided in Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1900, Robert Hilton resided in Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina.
  • Robert Hilton married Fannie Estelle Jones, and had children including Vannie Hilton, Farris Hilton, Willie Davis Hilton, Bulah Hilton, Eva Hilton, Yancy Helton, Sarah Jane Hilton, John Helton, Norman Helton, Charlie Helton, Frances Helton, Siss Hilton.
  • Robert Hilton passed away in 1948 in Kershaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Hilton's Ancestors

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Robert Hilton
1868 – 1948
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
William N. Hilton
1831 – 1918
South Carolina
Nancy (Mahala) Belk
1832 – 1899
North Carolina
Grandparents
David Hilton
1795 – 1872
Hickory Head, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Hilton's Descendants

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Robert Hilton (18 October 1868 – 19 March 1948) m. Fannie (Estelle) Jones (12 Sep 1876 – 20 Jan 1919)
  1. 1. Vannie Hilton (Jun 1877 – )
  2. 2. Farris Hilton (1898 – )
  3. 3. Willie (Davis) Hilton (20 Nov 1898 – 29 Dec 1968) m. Etta (Mae) Brasington (2 October 1910 – 9 December 1958)
    1. 1. James (William) Hilton (23 October 1931 – 26 Dec 1994) m. Sara Newman (Sep 1933 – 6 May 2018)
      1. 1. James (William "Junior") Hilton (21 June 1956 – 17 Jun 2008) m. Laura (Lea) Watkins (1 Jul 1963 – )
        1. 1. Amanda (Marie) Hilton (11 Apr 1986 – ) m. Kent Williams (15 May 1982 – )
        2. 2. Angela (Lynn) Hilton (24 Dec 1993 – )
    2. 2. Robert (Lewis) Hilton (1 October 1933 – 9 April 1934)
    3. 3. Etta (Belle) Hilton (8 October 1938 – 19 March 1949)
    4. 4. Hazel Hilton (19 Oct 1939 – 6 December 2011) m. Bobbie (Lousie) Hunter (10 Aug 1939 – 6 Aug 2000)
      1. 1. Dean Hunter
      2. 2. Mike Hunter
  4. 4. Bulah Hilton (1903 – )
  5. 5. Eva Hilton (1906 – )
  6. 6. Yancy Helton (1907 – )
  7. 7. Sarah (Jane) Hilton (1908 – )
  8. 8. John Helton (1911 – )
  9. 9. Norman Helton (1913 – )
  10. 10. Charlie Helton (1914 – )
  11. 11. Frances Helton (1915 – )
  12. 12. Siss Hilton (1916 – )

Robert Hilton's Timeline

6 Records

1868
18 October 1868
Birth of Robert Hilton in South Carolina
South Carolina
1880
1880
Age 12
Robert Hilton resided here in Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 32
Robert Hilton resided here in Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina
Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina
1920
1920
Age 52
Robert Hilton resided here in Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina
Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina
1930
1930
Age 62
Robert Hilton resided here in Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina
Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina
1948
19 March 1948
Age 80
Death of Robert Hilton in Kershaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
Kershaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 October 1868
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1700; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 72; Image: 578
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: 2202; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 276.0; FHL microfilm: 2341936
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: 1232; Family History Film: 1255232; Page: 150C; Enumeration District: 074
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: 1532; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1241532
    [5] South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1955
    [6] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: 1232; Family History Film: 1255232; Page: 150C; Enumeration District: 074

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: 1532; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1241532

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1700; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 72; Image: 578

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: 2202; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 276.0; FHL microfilm: 2341936

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 March 1948
    Event Place: Kershaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1955
    [2] Web: Richland County, South Carolina, Obituary Index, 1892-2000
    [3] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2011

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lancaster County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2011

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