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Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton 1898–1989 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 5 Oct 1898
Birth Location: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
Death Date: 23 June 1989
Death Location: Gray, Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America
Father: Ephraim Helton
Mother: JULIA BLANTON
Spouse(s): Lucy Chadwell, Clora Hutton
Children(s): Cecil Helton, Russel Helton
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton was born in 1898 in Harlan County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Ephraim H Helton And Julia Blanton. In 1900, Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided in Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided in Blacks, Knox, Kentucky, USA. Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton married Clora Hutton, Lucy J Chadwell, Martha Helton, and had children including Cecil Lee Helton, Eugene E Helton, Russel Helton. Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton passed away in 1989 in Gray, Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America.
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Biography
- Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton was born in 1898 in Harlan County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Ephraim H Helton And Julia Blanton.
- In 1900, Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided in Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
- In 1910, Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided in Blacks, Knox, Kentucky, USA.
- Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton married Clora Hutton, Lucy J Chadwell, Martha Helton, and had children including Cecil Lee Helton, Eugene E Helton, Russel Helton.
- Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton passed away in 1989 in Gray, Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America.
Immediate Family
Parents
Ephraim Helton
1859–1939
Birth Location: HARLAN CO,KY.
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JULIA BLANTON
1863–1960
Birth Location: HARLAN CO,KY.
JB
Spouses(s)
Lucy Chadwell
1899–1967
Birth Location: Kentucky
LC
Clora Hutton
1900–
Birth Location: Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America
CH
Children(s)
Cecil Helton
1930–1986
Birth Location: Kentucky
CH
Russel Helton
1923–2011
Birth Location: Kentucky
RH
Theophilus Helton's Ancestors
Self
Theophilus Helton
1898–1989
Birth Place: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Ephraim H. Helton
1859–1939
HARLAN CO,KY.
JULIA BLANTON
1863–1960
HARLAN CO,KY.
Grandparents
James (William) Blanton
1839–1906
Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Martha (J.) SIMPSON
1837–1917
Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Theophilus Helton's Descendants
1.
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Theophilus (A "Oppie") Helton
(5 Oct 1898–23 June 1989)
m. Lucy (J) Chadwell (8 Sep 1899–6 Aug 1967)
m. Clora Hutton (abt 1900–)
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1. Cecil (Lee) Helton 1930–1986
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2. Russel Helton 1923–2011
Theophilus Helton's Timeline
12 Records
1898
5 Oct 1898
Birth of Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton in Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 2
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Blacks, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Blacks, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 19
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Knox County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Blacks, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Blacks, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Cincinnati (Districts 1-250), Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Cincinnati (Districts 1-250), Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Gray, Place, Knox, Kentucky
Gray, Place, Knox, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 42
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Mag Dist #6, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist #6, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 52
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Knox, Kentucky, USA
Knox, Kentucky, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 53
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Kentucky
Kentucky
1989
30 Mar 1989
Age 91
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton was married in Knox, Kentucky
Knox, Kentucky
1989
23 June 1989
Age 91
Death of Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton in Whitley, Kentucky
Whitley, Kentucky
1898
5 Oct 1898
Birth of Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton in Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 2
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Blacks, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Blacks, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 19
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Knox County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Blacks, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Blacks, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Cincinnati (Districts 1-250), Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Cincinnati (Districts 1-250), Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Gray, Place, Knox, Kentucky
Gray, Place, Knox, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 42
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Mag Dist #6, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist #6, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 52
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Knox, Kentucky, USA
Knox, Kentucky, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 53
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton resided here in Kentucky
Kentucky
1989
30 Mar 1989
Age 91
Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton was married in Knox, Kentucky
Knox, Kentucky
1989
23 June 1989
Age 91
Death of Theophilus A "Oppie" Helton in Whitley, Kentucky
Whitley, Kentucky
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 5 Oct 1898
Event Place: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 292
[2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
[3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Blacks, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: T625_585; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 124
[5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0231; FHL microfilm: 2341548
[6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Knox County
[7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 525; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1240525
[8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blacks, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: T624_489; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1374502
[9] Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Index, 1973-1999
[10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[12] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
[13] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
[14] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184
[15] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lexington Herald-Leader; Publication Date: 24 Jun 1989; Publication Place: Lexington, Kentucky, USA; ,0.08605505,0.35281405,0.1368894&xid=3355
[16] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Knox, Kentucky; Roll
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 30 Mar 1989
Event Place: Knox, Kentucky
Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Index, 1973-1999
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 525; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1240525
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Blacks, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blacks, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: T624_489; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1374502
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1917-1918
Event Place: Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Knox County
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Blacks, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Blacks, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: T625_585; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 124
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Cincinnati (Districts 1-250), Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0231; FHL microfilm: 2341548
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Gray, Place, Knox, Kentucky
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Knox, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01326; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 61-14
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Mag Dist #6, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Knox, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01326; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 61-14
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1950
Event Place: Knox, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Knox, Kentucky; Roll
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: Before 1951
Event Place: Kentucky
Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 24 Jun 1989
Event Place: Lexington, Kentucky
Record Source: Newspapers.com - Lexington Herald-Leader - 24 Jun 1989 - Page 8, Obituary for Thoophitus Helton (Aged 90) 24 Jun 1989
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Corbin
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lexington Herald-Leader; Publication Date: 24 Jun 1989; Publication Place: Lexington, Kentucky, USA; ,0.08605505,0.35281405,0.1368894&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 14
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Gray, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 292
Genealogy Event 15
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Knox
Record Source:
[1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
[2] Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Index, 1973-1999
Genealogy Event 16
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 23 June 1989
Event Place: Whitley, Kentucky
Record Source:
[1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
[2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[5] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184
[6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lexington Herald-Leader; Publication Date: 24 Jun 1989; Publication Place: Lexington, Kentucky, USA; ,0.08605505,0.35281405,0.1368894&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 17
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Gray, Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 5 Oct 1898
Event Place: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 292
[2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
[3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Blacks, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: T625_585; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 124
[5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0231; FHL microfilm: 2341548
[6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Knox County
[7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 525; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1240525
[8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blacks, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: T624_489; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1374502
[9] Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Index, 1973-1999
[10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[12] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
[13] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
[14] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184
[15] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lexington Herald-Leader; Publication Date: 24 Jun 1989; Publication Place: Lexington, Kentucky, USA; ,0.08605505,0.35281405,0.1368894&xid=3355
[16] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Knox, Kentucky; Roll
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 30 Mar 1989
Event Place: Knox, Kentucky
Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Index, 1973-1999
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 525; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1240525
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Blacks, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blacks, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: T624_489; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1374502
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1917-1918
Event Place: Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Knox County
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Blacks, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Blacks, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: T625_585; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 124
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Cincinnati (Districts 1-250), Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0231; FHL microfilm: 2341548
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Gray, Place, Knox, Kentucky
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Knox, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01326; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 61-14
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Mag Dist #6, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Knox, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01326; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 61-14
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1950
Event Place: Knox, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Knox, Kentucky; Roll
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: Before 1951
Event Place: Kentucky
Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 24 Jun 1989
Event Place: Lexington, Kentucky
Record Source: Newspapers.com - Lexington Herald-Leader - 24 Jun 1989 - Page 8, Obituary for Thoophitus Helton (Aged 90) 24 Jun 1989
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Corbin
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lexington Herald-Leader; Publication Date: 24 Jun 1989; Publication Place: Lexington, Kentucky, USA; ,0.08605505,0.35281405,0.1368894&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 14
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Gray, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 292
Genealogy Event 15
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Knox
Record Source:
[1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
[2] Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Index, 1973-1999
Genealogy Event 16
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 23 June 1989
Event Place: Whitley, Kentucky
Record Source:
[1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
[2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[5] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184
[6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lexington Herald-Leader; Publication Date: 24 Jun 1989; Publication Place: Lexington, Kentucky, USA; ,0.08605505,0.35281405,0.1368894&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 17
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Gray, Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current