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Robert Benjamin SEXTON 1831–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1831

Birth Location: Scott, VA

Death Date: 14 May 1864

Death Location: Richmond, Henrico, VA

Father: Sampson SEXTON

Mother: Catherine LONG

Spouse(s): Nancy WHEATLEY

Children(s): Robert SEXTON, Elbert SEXTON, Sarah SEXTON, William SEXTON, Julia SEXTON

In 1831, Robert Benjamin SEXTON entered the world in Scott, VA, born to Sampson Sexton And Catherine Long. In 1850, Robert Benjamin SEXTON resided in Western District, Scott, VA. In 1860, Robert Benjamin SEXTON resided in Scott, VA. Robert Benjamin SEXTON married Nancy Amanda Wheatley, and had children including Elbert Calhoun Sexton, Julia Ann Sexton, Robert Angeline Sexton, Sarah Catherine Sexton, William Riley Sexton. Robert Benjamin SEXTON passed away in 1864 in Richmond, Henrico, VA.

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Biography

  • In 1831, Robert Benjamin SEXTON entered the world in Scott, VA, born to Sampson Sexton And Catherine Long.
  • In 1850, Robert Benjamin SEXTON resided in Western District, Scott, VA.
  • In 1860, Robert Benjamin SEXTON resided in Scott, VA.
  • Robert Benjamin SEXTON married Nancy Amanda Wheatley, and had children including Elbert Calhoun Sexton, Julia Ann Sexton, Robert Angeline Sexton, Sarah Catherine Sexton, William Riley Sexton.
  • Robert Benjamin SEXTON passed away in 1864 in Richmond, Henrico, VA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert SEXTON's Ancestors

Self
Robert SEXTON
1831–1864
Birth Place: Scott, VA
Parents
Sampson SEXTON
1800–
Grayson, VA
Catherine LONG
1795–1852
NC
Grandparents
Elisha SEXTON
1774–
NC
Tabitha
1774–1854
NC
Great-Grandparents
Charles SEXTON
1745–1829
Elizabeth
1758–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John SEXTON
1720–1763

Robert SEXTON's Descendants

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Robert (Benjamin) SEXTON (abt 1831–14 May 1864) m. Nancy (Amanda) WHEATLEY (May 1835–)
  1. 1. Robert (Angeline) SEXTON 1864–1962
  2. 2. Elbert (Calhoun) SEXTON 1864–1910
  3. 3. Sarah (Catherine) SEXTON 1854–1924 m. James (M.) SEXTON 1854–1946
    1. 1. Riley (Edward) SEXTON 1894–1967 m. Lizzie L. 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–
    2. 2. Lucretia (A.) SEXTON 1883–
    3. 3. Filman (Mack) SEXTON 1884–1933 m. Bess B. 1894–
      1. 1. Filmon (Mack) SEXTON 1926–1984 m. Frankie (Alderson) McGEHEE 1930–1983
    4. 4. Emory (H.) SEXTON 1879–
    5. 5. James (E.) SEXTON 1881–
    6. 6. Logan SEXTON 1891–
    7. 7. Abura (Benjamin) SEXTON 1887–
    8. 8. Jerusha (S.) SEXTON 1893–
    9. 9. Tillman SEXTON 1899–
    10. 10. Milton (B.) SEXTON 1892–
  4. 4. William (Riley) SEXTON 1852–
  5. 5. Julia (Ann) SEXTON 1859–1952 m. James (Matthew) SEXTON 1861–1943
    1. 1. Jaley (Breckey) SEXTON 1882–1953 m. James (C.) JESSEE 1871–1915
      1. 1. Mary (Jane) JESSEE 1912–1989 m. Edward (John) WITZEL 1909–1978

Robert SEXTON's Timeline

5 Records

1831
abt 1831
Birth of Robert Benjamin SEXTON in Scott, VA
Scott, VA
1850
1850
Age 19
Robert Benjamin SEXTON resided here in Western District, Scott, VA
Western District, Scott, VA
1860
1860
Age 29
Robert Benjamin SEXTON resided here in Scott, VA
Scott, VA
1862
5 Apr 1862
Age 31
Robert Benjamin SEXTON resided here in Scott, VA
Scott, VA
1864
14 May 1864
Age 33
Death of Robert Benjamin SEXTON in Richmond, Henrico, VA
Richmond, Henrico, VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1831
    Event Place: Scott, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Scott, Virginia; Roll: M653_1376; Page: 355; Image: 367; Family History Library Film: 805376
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western District, Scott, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 410B; Image: 389

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Western District, Scott, VA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western District, Scott, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 410B; Image: 389

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Scott, VA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Scott, Virginia; Roll: M653_1376; Page: 355; Image: 367; Family History Library Film: 805376

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1862
    Event Place: Scott, VA
    Record Source: American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Confederacy; State served: Virginia; Enlistment date: 5 Apr 1862

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1864
    Event Place: Richmond, Henrico, VA

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