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Robert G. Sexton 1864–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Dec 1864

Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 4 Aug 1940

Death Location: Spider, Knott, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Sexton

Mother: Verlina Sexton

Spouse(s): Rebbecca Smith

Children(s): Cassie Sexton, Silvester Sexton, Bud Sexton, John Sexton, Floyd Sexton, Dewey Sexton, Kernel Sexton, Ambros Sexton, William Sexton, Cordela Sexton

In 1864, Robert G. Sexton entered the world in Letcher, Kentucky, USA, born to William M Sexton And Verlina Paulina Sexton. In 1880, Robert G. Sexton resided in Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Robert G. Sexton resided in Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. Robert G. Sexton married Rebbecca Branham Smith, and had children including Ambros Sexton, Bud Sexton, Cassie Lee Sexton, Cordela Sexton, Dewey Sexton, Floyd Sexton, John Sexton, Kernel Sexton, Silvester Sexton, William Sexton. Robert G. Sexton passed away in 1940 in Spider, Knott, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1864, Robert G. Sexton entered the world in Letcher, Kentucky, USA, born to William M Sexton And Verlina Paulina Sexton.
  • In 1880, Robert G. Sexton resided in Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Robert G. Sexton resided in Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • Robert G. Sexton married Rebbecca Branham Smith, and had children including Ambros Sexton, Bud Sexton, Cassie Lee Sexton, Cordela Sexton, Dewey Sexton, Floyd Sexton, John Sexton, Kernel Sexton, Silvester Sexton, William Sexton.
  • Robert G. Sexton passed away in 1940 in Spider, Knott, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Sexton's Ancestors

Self
Robert Sexton
1864–1940
Birth Place: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William M. Sexton
1841–1900
Russell, Virginia, USA
Verlina (Paulina) Sexton
1841–1918
Estillville, Scott, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Sexton's Descendants

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Robert (G.) Sexton (25 Dec 1864–4 Aug 1940) m. Rebbecca (Branham) Smith (15 May 1861–6 Jun 1929)
  1. 1. Cassie (Lee) Sexton 1903–1959 m. Eva Collins 1903–1985
    1. 1. Oscar Sexton 1930–1987 m. Nana (Lois) White 1930–1991
  2. 2. Silvester Sexton 1896–1970
  3. 3. Bud Sexton 1893–
  4. 4. John Sexton 1894–1970
  5. 5. Floyd Sexton 1899–1931
  6. 6. Dewey Sexton 1898–1973 m. Ila Richardson 1901–1973
    1. 1. Agnes (Sue) Sexton 1919–2003 m. Ralph (Crawford) Sr. 1920–1995
      1. 1. Lawrence Crawford 1951–2013
    2. 2. Owen Sexton 1920–2009 m. Norma (Jean) Bates 1928–2003
    3. 3. Gordan (Bennet) Sexton 1922–1982 m. Mary (Belle) Webb 1922–1995
    4. 4. Banford Sexton 1925–
  7. 7. Kernel Sexton 1905–1951 m. Maggie Amburgey 1906–1986
    1. 1. Geraldine (Jerlean) Sexton 1926–2014 m. Orville Collins 1921–2001
    2. 2. Monette Sexton 1941–2018 m. Andrew (Jackson) Short 1937–2008
    3. 3. Audry Sexton 1939–1939
  8. 8. Ambros Sexton 1889–
  9. 9. William Sexton 1891–
  10. 10. Cordela Sexton 1900–1902

Robert Sexton's Timeline

6 Records

1864
25 Dec 1864
Birth of Robert G. Sexton in Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 16
Robert G. Sexton resided here in Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 36
Robert G. Sexton resided here in Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 46
Robert G. Sexton resided here in Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 56
Robert G. Sexton resided here in Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1940
4 Aug 1940
Age 76
Death of Robert G. Sexton in Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1864
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T625_577; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 50
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 538; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0076
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T624_482; Page: 14a; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374495
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 538; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0076

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T624_482; Page: 14a; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374495

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T625_577; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 50

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1940
    Event Place: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Spider, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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