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Samuel Sexton 1828–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1828

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1865

Death Location: Dorchester, Macoupin, Illinois, USA

Father: David Sexton

Mother: Priscilla Sawyer

Spouse(s): Mary Mize

Children(s): Wesley Sexton, Sarah Sexton, Williamson Sexton, Frances Sexton, Priscilla Sexton

In 1828, Samuel Sexton entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to David Sexton And Priscilla Sawyer. In 1860, Samuel Sexton resided in Township 7 Range 7, Bunker Hill, Macoupin, Illinoi. Samuel Sexton married Mary Mize, and had children including Frances Sexton, Priscilla Sexton, Sarah Elizabeth Sexton, Wesley Sexton, Williamson Sexton. Samuel Sexton passed away in 1865 in Dorchester, Macoupin, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1828, Samuel Sexton entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to David Sexton And Priscilla Sawyer.
  • In 1860, Samuel Sexton resided in Township 7 Range 7, Bunker Hill, Macoupin, Illinoi.
  • Samuel Sexton married Mary Mize, and had children including Frances Sexton, Priscilla Sexton, Sarah Elizabeth Sexton, Wesley Sexton, Williamson Sexton.
  • Samuel Sexton passed away in 1865 in Dorchester, Macoupin, Illinois, USA.

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Samuel Sexton's Ancestors

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Samuel Sexton
1828–1865
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
David Sexton
1803–1866
Kentucky, USA
Priscilla Sawyer
1802–1845
Tyrell, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Samuel Sexton
1771–1840
Tyrrell, North Carolina, USA
Kezia Jarman
1781–1829
Tyrrell, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Sexton's Descendants

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Samuel Sexton (1828–1865) m. Mary Mize (6 January 1831–)
  1. 1. Wesley Sexton 1856–1929
  2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth) Sexton 1850–1893
  3. 3. Williamson Sexton 1849–1912 m. Phoebe (Caroline) Jarman 1852–1925
    1. 1. George (Robert) Sexton 1882–1958 m. Mary (Emily) Scoggins 1884–1956
      1. 1. Arthur (Leroy) Sexton 1909–1920
      2. 2. Velma (Carolina) Sexton 1904–1993 m. Cecil (Lloyd) Prater 1900–1966
        1. 1. Melvin (Duane) Tallman 1922–1922
        2. 2. Shirley (Marie) DalPozzo 1929–1996
      3. 3. Leola (Marie) Sexton 1903–1986 m. John (Thomas) Allen 1899–1971
        1. 1. Robert (Leo) Allen 1921–2002
        2. 2. Donald (Richard) Allen 1923–2008
    2. 2. Samuel (Henry) Sexton 1879–1956
    3. 3. Sylvia (May) Sexton 1889–1976 m. Jesse Graham 1889–1952
    4. 4. Edith (Irene Sexton aged) 17 1885–1901
    5. 5. William (Everett) Sexton 1874–1960
    6. 6. Lenora (Frances) Sexton 1872–1929 m. Edward (E) Purdy 1860–1912
      1. 1. Robert Purdy 1897–1968 m. Viola (Mae) Hand 1911–1984
      2. 2. Burt (Williamson) Purdy 1894–1937
    7. 7. Anna (Melissa) Sexton 1876–1962
  4. 4. Frances Sexton 1853–
  5. 5. Priscilla Sexton 1855–

Samuel Sexton's Timeline

3 Records

1828
1828
Birth of Samuel Sexton in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
Samuel Sexton resided here in Township 7 Range 7, Bunker Hill, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Township 7 Range 7, Bunker Hill, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1865
1865
Age 37
Death of Samuel Sexton in Dorchester, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Dorchester, Macoupin, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1828
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 7 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M653_206; Page: 532; Family History
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 644.001; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 7 Range 7, Bunker Hill, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 7 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M653_206; Page: 532; Family History

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Dorchester, Macoupin, Illinois, USA

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