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Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton 1784–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1784

Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 14 Jul 1860

Death Location: Mac, Taylor County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Major (Hilton)Hylton

Mother: Judith Wright

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Pepper

Children(s): Parthena Helton, Susan Helton, Arena Helton, Sally Helton, Arnold Helton, Samuel Helton

In 1784, Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton entered the world in Bedford County, Virginia, USA, born to Major Jesse Hilton Hylton And Judith Judah Wright. In 1820, Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton resided in Summersville, Green, Kentucky, United States. In 1830, Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton resided in Green, Kentucky, United States. Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton married Elizabeth Betsy Pepper, and had children including Arena Helton, Arnold Helton, Parthena Helton, Sally Sarah Helton, Samuel Helton, Susan Helton. Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton passed away in 1860 in Mac, Taylor County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1784, Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton entered the world in Bedford County, Virginia, USA, born to Major Jesse Hilton Hylton And Judith Judah Wright.
  • In 1820, Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton resided in Summersville, Green, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1830, Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton resided in Green, Kentucky, United States.
  • Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton married Elizabeth Betsy Pepper, and had children including Arena Helton, Arnold Helton, Parthena Helton, Sally Sarah Helton, Samuel Helton, Susan Helton.
  • Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton passed away in 1860 in Mac, Taylor County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Major (Hilton)Hylton
1755–1823
Birth Location: Goochland County, Virginia
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Judith Wright
1754–1821
Birth Location: Bedford County, Va
JW

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Pepper
1785–1886
Birth Location: Virginia
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Children(s)

Parthena Helton
1825–1891
Birth Location: On Alex Fork Pitman Creek, Green, Kentucky, United States
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Susan Helton
1814–1894
Birth Location: Green, Kentucky, United States
SH
Arena Helton
1822–1856
Birth Location: Green, Kentucky, USA
AH
Sally Helton
1810–1883
Birth Location: Green County, Kentucky, or Virginia
SH
Arnold Helton
1825–1859
Birth Location: Green County, Kentucky
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Samuel Helton
1812–
Birth Location: Green, Kentucky, USA
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Thomas Helton's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Helton
1784–1860
Birth Place: Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Major Jesse (Hilton)Hylton
1755–1823
Goochland County, Virginia
Judith ("Judah") Wright
1754–1821
Bedford County, Va
Grandparents
James Hilton
1730–1786
St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Lucy Wade
1747–1800
ALBEMARLE CO,VA.
Great-Grandparents
George Hylton
1699–1770
Esther Unk
1700–1770
Jeremiah Wade
1724–1772
Charity Ballenger
1723–1780
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

Thomas Helton's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (J 'Arnold') Helton (1784–14 Jul 1860) m. Elizabeth (Betsy) Pepper (1785–13 Mar 1886)
  1. 1. Parthena Helton 1825–1891 m. William (C.) Wright 1823–1859 m. William (Henry) Morris 1827–1881 m. Aaron (H) Dewitt 1810–1878
    1. 1. William (C) Wright 1855–1936
    2. 2. Jefferson (Jeffie) Wright 1851–1872
    3. 3. Susan Wright 1846–1906
    4. 4. John (H) Wright 1859–1859
    5. 5. Nancy Wright 1842–
    6. 6. Sarah (Ellen) Wright 1841–1922
    7. 7. John Wright 1849–1915
    8. 8. Emily Wright 1845–1920
  2. 2. Susan Helton 1814–1894 m. David Nelson 1805–1888
    1. 1. Catharine Nelson 1832–1880
    2. 2. Elizabeth Nelson 1831–1880
    3. 3. Sarah Nelson 1837–1909
    4. 4. Caroline (L) Nelson 1839–1915
    5. 5. John (Thomas) Nelson 1840–1916
    6. 6. Mary Nelson 1844–1845
    7. 7. David Nelson 1852–1853
  3. 3. Arena Helton 1822–1856
  4. 4. Sally (Sarah) Helton 1810–1883
  5. 5. Arnold Helton 1825–1859
  6. 6. Samuel Helton 1812–

Thomas Helton's Timeline

7 Records

1784
1784
Birth of Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton in Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
1820
1820
Age 36
Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton resided here in Summersville, Green, Kentucky, United States
Summersville, Green, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 46
Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton resided here in Green, Kentucky, United States
Green, Kentucky, United States
1840
1840
Age 56
Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton resided here in Green, Kentucky, United States
Green, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 66
Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton resided here in Division 2, Taylor, Kentucky
Division 2, Taylor, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 76
Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton resided here in Taylor, Kentucky, United States
Taylor, Kentucky, United States
1860
14 Jul 1860
Age 76
Death of Thomas J 'Arnold' Helton in Taylor County, Kentucky, USA
Taylor County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Bedford County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Taylor, Kentucky; Roll: M653_396; Page: 537; Image: 27; Family History Library Film: 803396
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 2, Taylor, Kentucky; Roll: M432_219; Page: 133A; Image: 131
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Summersville, Green, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Green, Kentucky; Page: 66; NARA Roll: M33_20; Image: 78
    [2] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Green, Kentucky; Page: 80; NARA Roll: M33_20; Image: 92

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Green, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Green, Kentucky; Page: 15; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 37; Family History Film: 0007816

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Green, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Green, Kentucky; Roll: 112; Page: 214; Image: 432; Family History Library Film: 0007826

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 2, Taylor, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 2, Taylor, Kentucky; Roll: M432_219; Page: 133A; Image: 131

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Taylor, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Taylor, Kentucky; Roll: M653_396; Page: 537; Image: 27; Family History Library Film: 803396

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1860
    Event Place: Taylor County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mac, Taylor County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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