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Samuel "Sam" Helton 1826–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 Apr 1826 or 1829

Birth Location: Patrick, Virginia, USA

Death Date: Aft. 1900

Death Location: Raccoon Con Creek, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States

Father: George Hilton

Mother: Malinda"Milly" Wade

Spouse(s): Eliza Montgomery

Children(s): John Helton, Ceilie Hylton, Mary Hylton, William Helton, Charles Hylton, Elizabeth Hylton, Louise Helton, Clarinda Hylton, Fench Helton, George Hylton, Samuel Hylton, Lucinda Hylton, Letta Helton

In 1826, Samuel "Sam" Helton entered the world in Patrick, Virginia, USA, born to George Hilton And Malinda Milly Wade. In 1830, Samuel "Sam" Helton was recorded in the census in PATRICK CO,VA.. In 1840, Samuel "Sam" Helton was recorded in the census in RUSSEL CO. VA.. Samuel "Sam" Helton married Eliza Jane Montgomery, and had children including Ceilie Cealey Hylton, Charles Hylton, Clarinda Lucinda Hylton, Elizabeth Hylton, Fench Helton, George Hylton, John Helton, Letta Elizabeth Lettie Helton, Louise Helton, Lucinda Hylton, Mary Jane Hylton, Samuel Hylton, William R Helton. Samuel "Sam" Helton passed away in 1900 in Raccoon Con Creek, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1826, Samuel "Sam" Helton entered the world in Patrick, Virginia, USA, born to George Hilton And Malinda Milly Wade.
  • In 1830, Samuel "Sam" Helton was recorded in the census in PATRICK CO,VA..
  • In 1840, Samuel "Sam" Helton was recorded in the census in RUSSEL CO. VA..
  • Samuel "Sam" Helton married Eliza Jane Montgomery, and had children including Ceilie Cealey Hylton, Charles Hylton, Clarinda Lucinda Hylton, Elizabeth Hylton, Fench Helton, George Hylton, John Helton, Letta Elizabeth Lettie Helton, Louise Helton, Lucinda Hylton, Mary Jane Hylton, Samuel Hylton, William R Helton.
  • Samuel "Sam" Helton passed away in 1900 in Raccoon Con Creek, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Hilton
1793–1864
Birth Location: Henry, Virginia, United States
GH
Malinda"Milly" Wade
1795–1880
Birth Location: PATRICK CO,VA.
MW

Spouses(s)

Eliza Montgomery
1831–1900
Birth Location: Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
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Children(s)

John Helton
1850–1928
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
JH
Ceilie Hylton
1868–
Birth Location: MORGAN CO., KY.
CH
Mary Hylton
1847–1938
Birth Location: Morgan, Kentucky, United States
MH
William Helton
1857–1922
Birth Location: Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
WH
Charles Hylton
1861–1922
Birth Location: MAGOFFIN CO, KY
CH
Elizabeth Hylton
1854–
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
EH
Louise Helton
1849–1920
Birth Location: Morgan, Kentucky, United States
LH
Clarinda Hylton
1857–1930
Birth Location: MORGAN CO., KY.
CH
Fench Helton
1866–1929
Birth Location: Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
FH
George Hylton
1871–1917
Birth Location: Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
GH
Samuel Hylton
1847–1860
Birth Location: , Morgan, Kentucky, USA
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Lucinda Hylton
1853–1930
Birth Location: , Morgan, Kentucky, USA
LH
Letta Helton
1856–
Birth Location: Morgan, Kentucky, United States
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Samuel Helton's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Helton
1826–1900
Birth Place: Patrick, Virginia, USA
Parents
George Hilton
1793–1864
Henry, Virginia, United States
Malinda"Milly" Wade
1795–1880
PATRICK CO,VA.
Grandparents
Nathaniel (Newman (Hylton)) Hilton
1744–1837
King and Queen County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Wade
1753–1820
Goochland, Virginia, USA
William Wade
1791–1850
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Hylton
1699–1770
Esther Unk
1700–1770
Jeremiah Wade
1724–1772
Charity Ballenger
1723–1780
Charles Wade
1724–1786
Isabella Boyd
1745–1813
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hilton
1665–1740
Elizabeth UNKNOWN
1666–1725
James Jr
1697–1743
Elizabeth Ballenger
1701–1772
Joseph Ballenger
1733–1778
Sarah Franklin
1737–1777
Robert Wade
1710–1770
Elizabeth Hampton
1710–
John Boyd
1712–1757
Margaret Lawson
1719–1779

Samuel Helton's Descendants

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Samuel ("Sam") Helton (06 Apr 1826 or 1829–Aft. 1900) m. Eliza (Jane) Montgomery (Apr 1831–Aft. 1900)
  1. 1. John Helton 1850–1928 m. Armilda Howard 1850–1943
    1. 1. George Helton 1874–
    2. 2. Jennetta Helton 1879–
    3. 3. Troy ("Toy") Helton 1876–1933 m. Elizabeth ("Eliza") Howard 1879–1965
      1. 1. Archie Helton 1920–
      2. 2. Walter Helton 1911–1999
      3. 3. Dressie Helton 1913–
      4. 4. Hobert Helton 1914–
      5. 5. Sedley Helton 1898–
      6. 6. Dennis Helton 1900–
      7. 7. Lester Helton 1901–1995
      8. 8. Rebecca Helton 1907–
      9. 9. Ada (May) Helton 1908–
      10. 10. Jesse Helton 1909–
      11. 11. Vessie Helton 1918–
      12. 12. Sadie Helton 1901–
      13. 13. Morris Helton 1923–
    4. 4. Benjamin Helton 1880–
    5. 5. Noah Helton 1892–
    6. 6. Rhoda Hylton 1887–
    7. 7. Stella Hylton 1892–1947 m. Clarence (Russell) May 1896–1980
      1. 1. Cecil (C) May 1915–
      2. 2. William (D) May 1917–
      3. 3. Virginia (F) May 1920–
      4. 4. Marjorie (L) May 1924–
      5. 5. Ora (M) May 1926–
    8. 8. Janette Helton 1879–
    9. 9. Genetie Helton 1879–
  2. 2. Ceilie (Cealey) Hylton 1868– m. Wiley Montgomery 1857–
  3. 3. Mary (Jane) Hylton 1847–1938 m. William (F.) Williams 1848–1917
    1. 1. Priscilla Williams 1884–1960
  4. 4. William (R.) Helton 1857–1922 m. Elizabeth (Alice) Williams 1857– m. Alice Mckenzie 1868–1932
    1. 1. Sam ((Sama)) Helton 1889–
    2. 2. Joseph Helton 1879–
    3. 3. Rosa Helton 1887–
    4. 4. Jimmy Helton 1891–
    5. 5. George Helton 1897–
    6. 6. Joe Helton 1880–
    7. 7. Joseph Helton 1879–
  5. 5. Charles Hylton 1861–1922 m. Druzil Montgomery 1870–
  6. 6. Elizabeth Hylton 1854– m. William (W.) Blanton 1865–
  7. 7. Louise Helton 1849–1920 m. John (Jackson) Patrick 1843–1910
    1. 1. Nancy Patrick 1874–1921 m. Columbus ("Lum") Jenkins 1874–1946
      1. 1. John (Ed) Jenkins 1902–1973
      2. 2. Nancy Jenkins 1901–
      3. 3. Franklin Jenkins 1906–
      4. 4. Ada Jenkins 1904–
      5. 5. Beulah Jenkins 1908–1999
      6. 6. Joe Jenkins 1910–2007
      7. 7. Willie Jenkins 1916–1985 m. Bertie 1919–2000
      8. 8. John (Oliver "Ollie") Patrick 1892–1929
      9. 9. Roy Patrick 1895–1920
      10. 10. Stella Patrick 1896–1960
      11. 11. Sam Patrick 1897–1988
      12. 12. Oscar Patrick 1899–1967
  8. 8. Clarinda (Lucinda) Hylton 1857–1930 m. Benjamin Ward 1852–1915
    1. 1. Ida Ward 1883–1966
    2. 2. Charlie Ward 1895–
    3. 3. Jasper Ward 1878–
    4. 4. Lewisa (or Louisa) Ward 1870–
    5. 5. Alice Ward 1872–
    6. 6. Ruth Ward 1875–1935
    7. 7. Rebecca Ward 1889–
    8. 8. Joseph (Joe) Ward 1883–1917
    9. 9. John Ward 1881–
    10. 10. Ballard Ward 1892–1959
  9. 9. Fench Helton 1866–1929
  10. 10. George Hylton 1871–1917
  11. 11. Samuel Hylton 1847–1860
  12. 12. Lucinda Hylton 1853–1930
  13. 13. Letta (Elizabeth "Lettie") Helton 1856–

Samuel Helton's Timeline

15 Records

1826
06 Apr 1826 or 1829
Birth of Samuel "Sam" Helton in Patrick, Virginia, USA
Patrick, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 4
Samuel "Sam" Helton appeared in census in PATRICK CO,VA.
PATRICK CO,VA.
1840
1840
Age 14
Samuel "Sam" Helton appeared in census in RUSSEL CO. VA.
RUSSEL CO. VA.
1850
1850
Age 24
Samuel "Sam" Helton appeared in census in MORGAN CO,KY.
MORGAN CO,KY.
1850
1850
Age 24
Samuel "Sam" Helton resided here in Morgan, Kentucky
Morgan, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 34
Samuel "Sam" Helton appeared in census in MAGOFFIN CO,KY.
MAGOFFIN CO,KY.
1860
1860
Age 34
Samuel "Sam" Helton resided here in Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
1863
1 July 1863
Age 37
Samuel "Sam" Helton resided here in Sub District, Kentucky, United States
Sub District, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 44
Samuel "Sam" Helton appeared in census in MAGOFFIN CO,KY.
MAGOFFIN CO,KY.
1870
1870
Age 44
Samuel "Sam" Helton resided here in Precinct 2, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 2, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 54
Samuel "Sam" Helton resided here in Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 74
Samuel "Sam" Helton appeared in census in MAGOFFIN CO,KY.
MAGOFFIN CO,KY.
1900
1900
Age 74
Samuel "Sam" Helton resided here in Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky
Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky
1900
Aft. 1900
Age 74
Death of Samuel "Sam" Helton in Raccoon Con Creek, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
Raccoon Con Creek, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
1910
1910
Age 84
Samuel "Sam" Helton resided here in Flat Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
Flat Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 Apr 1826 or 1829
    Event Place: Patrick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Family History Film: 1254431; Page: 630B; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 0574.
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T623_541; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 54.
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 495; Image: 71.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Flat Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_214; Page: 93A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: PATRICK CO,VA.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: RUSSEL CO. VA.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: RUSSEL CO. VA.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: MORGAN CO,KY.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_214; Page: 93A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1859
    Event Place: MORGAN CO,KY.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: MAGOFFIN CO,KY.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 495; Image: 71.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Sub District, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: MAGOFFIN CO,KY.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Family History Film: 1254431; Page: 630B; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 0574.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: MAGOFFIN CO,KY.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T623_541; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 54.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Flat Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Flat Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aft. 1900
    Event Place: Raccoon Con Creek, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
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