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Sanford Helton 1858–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1858

Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 24 June 1951

Death Location: Williamstown, Grant County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Andrew ❤️

Mother: Delphia ❤️

Spouse(s): Opha Keeton

Children(s):

In 1858, Sanford Helton entered the world in Floyd, Kentucky, USA, born to Andrew Jackson Helton And Delphia Wireman. In 1860, Sanford Helton resided in Magoffin, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Sanford Helton resided in Precinct 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. Sanford Helton married Opha Keeton. Sanford Helton passed away in 1951 in Williamstown, Grant County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Sanford Helton entered the world in Floyd, Kentucky, USA, born to Andrew Jackson Helton And Delphia Wireman.
  • In 1860, Sanford Helton resided in Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Sanford Helton resided in Precinct 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • Sanford Helton married Opha Keeton.
  • Sanford Helton passed away in 1951 in Williamstown, Grant County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sanford Helton's Ancestors

Self
Sanford Helton
1858–1951
Birth Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Andrew Jackson Helton ❤️
1815–1880
Virginia
Delphia (Wireman) ❤️
1826–1877
Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Samuel (Helton) ❤️
1780–1819
Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Margaret ("Peggy" Clement) ❤️
1790–1866
Grayson, Virginia, United States or Lee VA
John (B Wireman III) ❤️
1796–1880
Adams, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Rebecca (Carpenter) ❤️
1801–1876
Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
John ❤️
1770–1875
Catherine ❤️
1754–1838
Fielding ❤️
1775–1853
Delphia ❤️
1780–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William ❤️
1746–1824
Hannah ❤️
1748–1836
Samuel ❤️
1705–1776
Barbara ❤️
1710–
Stephen ❤️
1737–1837
Rebecca ❤️
1745–1840
Steven ❤️
1750–1825
Elizabeth ❤️
1752–1832

Sanford Helton's Timeline

9 Records

1858
28 May 1858
Birth of Sanford Helton in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 2
Sanford Helton resided here in Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 12
Sanford Helton resided here in Precinct 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 62
Sanford Helton resided here in Grape Creek, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Grape Creek, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 72
Sanford Helton resided here in Camargo, Camargo, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA
Camargo, Camargo, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 77
Sanford Helton resided here in Camargo
Camargo
1940
1940
Age 82
Sanford Helton resided here in Magisterild District 4, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA
Magisterild District 4, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 92
Sanford Helton resided here in , Grant, Kentucky, USA
, Grant, Kentucky, USA
1951
24 June 1951
Age 93
Death of Sanford Helton in Grant County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grant County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1858
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: M593_461; Page: 528A
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M653_385; Page: 431; Family History Library Film: 803385
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M653_385; Page: 431; Family History Library Film: 803385

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: M593_461; Page: 528A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grape Creek, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Camargo, Camargo, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Camargo
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magisterild District 4, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: , Grant, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 June 1951
    Event Place: Grant County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Williamstown, Grant County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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