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Sherman Helton 1892–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1892

Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky

Death Date: 13 February 1977

Death Location: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA

Father: Charles Helton

Mother: Josephine Risner

Spouse(s): Cassie Hartsock, Della Rigsby

Children(s): Virgie Helton, Elmer Helton

The story of Sherman Helton began in 1892 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. In 1900, Sherman Helton resided in Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA. Sherman Helton married Cassie Mae Hartsock, Della Rigsby, and had children including Elmer Hassle Helton, Virgie D Helton. Sherman Helton passed away in 1977 in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Sherman Helton began in 1892 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
  • In 1900, Sherman Helton resided in Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.
  • Sherman Helton married Cassie Mae Hartsock, Della Rigsby, and had children including Elmer Hassle Helton, Virgie D Helton.
  • Sherman Helton passed away in 1977 in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Helton
1861–1950
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
CH
Josephine Risner
1869–1908
Birth Location: Kentucky
JR

Spouses(s)

Cassie Hartsock
1917–2008
Birth Location: Owsley County, Kentucky, USA
CH
Della Rigsby
1894–1990
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
DR

Children(s)

Virgie Helton
1912–1989
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
VH
Elmer Helton
1914–1984
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
EH

Sherman Helton's Ancestors

Self
Sherman Helton
1892–1977
Birth Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky
Parents
Charles Helton
1861–1950
Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
Josephine Risner
1869–1908
Kentucky
Grandparents
Samuel Hylton
1829–1910
Patrick County, Virginia, USA
Louise (Eliza Jane) Montgomery
1831–1900
Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Helton
1793–1864
Melinda Wade
1805–1879
Alexander IV
1780–1847
Elizabeth Addington
1789–1884
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Wade
1793–1864
Charity Ballinger
1723–1772
Alexander III
1762–
William *
1750–1805
Margaret *
1756–1830

Sherman Helton's Descendants

1.
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Sherman Helton (May 1892–13 February 1977) m. Cassie (Mae) Hartsock (29 Sep 1917–19 Feb 2008) m. Della Rigsby (24 Jan 1894–05 Jun 1990)
  1. 1. Virgie (D.) Helton 1912–1989 m. Dennie Francis 1906–
  2. 2. Elmer (Hassle) Helton 1914–1984

Sherman Helton's Timeline

9 Records

1892
18 May 1892
Birth of Sherman Helton in Tella, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Tella, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1892
May 1892
Birth of Sherman Helton in Magoffin County, Kentucky
Magoffin County, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 8
Sherman Helton resided here in Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Sherman Helton resided here in Flat Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Flat Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1918
1918
Age 26
Sherman Helton resided here in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
Sherman Helton resided here in Flat Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Flat Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
Sherman Helton resided here in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 48
Sherman Helton resided here in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
1977
13 February 1977
Age 85
Death of Sherman Helton in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1892
    Event Place: Tella, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1337; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 77-4B
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 403-14-3856; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Flat Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 72; Image: 919
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Magoffin; Roll: 1653655
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 541; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1240541
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Flat Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1374507

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1892
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 541; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1240541

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Flat Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Flat Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1374507

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1918
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Magoffin; Roll: 1653655

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Flat Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Flat Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 72; Image: 919

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1337; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 77-4B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1337; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 77-4B

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 February 1977
    Event Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 403-14-3856; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
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