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Thomas Sexton 1786–1847 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Mar 1786

Birth Location: Northampton Co, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: Bef. May 1847

Death Location: Halifax Co, North Carolina, USA

Father: Mark Sexton

Mother: Elizabeth Graham

Spouse(s): Mary Jenkins

Children(s): Martha Sexton, Julia Sexton, Betsy Sexton, Mildred Sexton, William Sexton, Rebecca Sexton, Mary Sexton, John Sexton

The story of Thomas Sexton began in 1786 in Northampton Co, North Carolina, USA. In 1790, Thomas Sexton resided in Northampton, North Carolina, USA. In 1800, Thomas Sexton resided in Hallifax, Northampton, North Carolina. Thomas Sexton married Mary Polly Jenkins, and had children including Betsy Jane Sexton, John Thomas Sexton, Julia Sexton, Martha Ann Sexton, Mary Ann Sexton, Mildred Milley Sexton, Rebecca Jane Sexton, William H Sexton. Thomas Sexton passed away in 1847 in Halifax Co, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Sexton began in 1786 in Northampton Co, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1790, Thomas Sexton resided in Northampton, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1800, Thomas Sexton resided in Hallifax, Northampton, North Carolina.
  • Thomas Sexton married Mary Polly Jenkins, and had children including Betsy Jane Sexton, John Thomas Sexton, Julia Sexton, Martha Ann Sexton, Mary Ann Sexton, Mildred Milley Sexton, Rebecca Jane Sexton, William H Sexton.
  • Thomas Sexton passed away in 1847 in Halifax Co, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mark Sexton
1760–1830
Birth Location: Brunswick Co, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Graham
1760–1830
Birth Location: Greensville Co, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Jenkins
1788–1855
Birth Location: Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
MJ

Children(s)

Martha Sexton
1827–1863
Birth Location: Nash Co, North Carolina, USA
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Julia Sexton
1818–1891
Birth Location: Northampton Co, North Carolina, USA
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Betsy Sexton
1803–
Birth Location: Northampton Co, North Carolina, USA
BS
Mildred Sexton
1815–1880
Birth Location: Northampton Co, North Carolina, USA
MS
William Sexton
1821–1910
Birth Location: Nash Co, North Carolina, USA
WS
Rebecca Sexton
1833–1861
Birth Location: Nash County, North Carolina, USA
RS
Mary Sexton
1810–1880
Birth Location: Northhampton, North Carolina, USA
MS
John Sexton
1825–1896
Birth Location: Nash County, North Carolina, USA
JS

Thomas Sexton's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Sexton
1786–1847
Birth Place: Northampton Co, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Mark Sexton
1760–1830
Brunswick Co, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Graham
1760–1830
Greensville Co, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Samuel Sexton
1710–1807
England or Ireland
Elizabeth
–1774
Unknow (father) Graham
1740–
Great-Grandparents
Liswell Sexton
1690–1767
Milley Sexton
–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Sexton's Descendants

1.
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Thomas Sexton (16 Mar 1786–Bef. May 1847) m. Mary (Polly) Jenkins (1788–1855)
  1. 1. Martha (Ann) Sexton 1827–1863 m. William ("Wiley" Willis) Johnson 1826–1914
    1. 1. Lucy (Caroline) Johnson 1857–1948 m. James (Henry) Dixon 1843–1906
      1. 1. Julia (Ann) Dixon 1887–1981 m. William (Henry Rose) Jr 1882–1978
        1. 1. Tommie (Alton) Rose 1918–1989 m. Maxine (Helen) Spence 1927–1976 m. Alice (Adele) Harper 1920–1981
        2. 2. Willie (Wise) Rose 1916–1996 m. Shirley (Mildred) Bradley 1916–1978 m. Dorothene Hyde 1919–2015
        3. 3. Lossie (Mae) Rose 1908–1968 m. Ollen (Spivey) Combs 1908–1977
        4. 4. James (Otto) Rose 1911–1993 m. Sidney (May) Bradley 1917–1985 m. Gladys (Marie) Rose 1928–2005
        5. 5. Selma (Leigh) Rose 1922–2011 m. Atlas (Franklin) Joyner 1919–1980
        6. 6. Erma (Estell) Rose 1914–2002 m. Dennis (Caswell) Bradley 1890–1957
        7. 7. Vivian (Janie) Rose 1924–2009 m. Howard (Henry) Barnes 1920–1986 m. Julius (Graham Woody) Jr. 1933–
        8. 8. Jimmy (Van Rose) Sr 1929–2012 m. Mollie (Clay) Collie 1931–1977
        9. 9. J (C) Rose 1920–2016 m. Lovest (Dora) Andrews 1921–2002
        10. 10. Edward (Ray) Rose 1926–2023 m. Charlotte Fields 1929–2004 m. Phyllis (Ann) Levensaler 1934–2016
      2. 2. Mary (Magdeline "Maggie") Dixon 1891–1970
      3. 3. William (Henry) Dixon 1878–1947 m. Maggie TAYLOR 1877– m. Mary (Elizabeth "Bettie") SMITH 1878–1948
      4. 4. John (Calvin "Bob") Dixon 1878–1966
      5. 5. Pattie (Mae) Dixon 1884–1966
      6. 6. Fannie Dixon 1868–
      7. 7. Lucy (Belle) Dixon 1905–2000
      8. 8. William (Wesley "Jack") Dixon 1888–1936 m. Maggie (P) Fountain 1875–1938
      9. 9. Lula Dixon 1880–1958 m. Alexander (Andrew "Alex") Wells 1875–1955
        1. 1. Baby Wells 1926–1926
        2. 2. Lula (Annie) Wells 1921–1984
        3. 3. Willie (Jeanette) Wells 1923–1988
        4. 4. Jeff Wells 1920–
        5. 5. Theoplous (Craven) Wells 1913–1962
        6. 6. Thomas (Daniel Wells) Sr 1900–1948
        7. 7. John (Andrew) Wells 1904–1977
        8. 8. Lucy (Sue) Wells 1906–1992
        9. 9. Blanche Wells 1907–1983
        10. 10. Pattie Wells 1909–1993
        11. 11. Bertha (Mae Wells) Neville 1911–1980
        12. 12. Mary Wells 1915–1936
        13. 13. Charlie (Martin "Mutt") Wells 1917–1975
        14. 14. Aderson (Elliott) Wells 1919–2002
        15. 15. Magnolia Wells 1902–1918
      10. 10. Martha (Ann "Pattie") Dixon 1883–1966 m. Walter (Lee) Armstrong 1882–1956
      11. 11. Ken Dixon 1882–1945 m. Missouria ("Zura" Luna) Phipps 1881–1956
    2. 2. James (Douglas) Johnson 1850–1922
    3. 3. Nicholas (William) Johnson 1858–
    4. 4. Arthur (Cofield) Johnston 1854–1927
    5. 5. Julia (Ann) Johnson 1847–1933
  2. 2. Julia Sexton 1818–1891
  3. 3. Betsy (Jane) Sexton 1803–
  4. 4. Mildred ("Milley") Sexton 1815–1880
  5. 5. William (H) Sexton 1821–1910
  6. 6. Rebecca (Jane) Sexton 1833–1861
  7. 7. Mary (Ann) Sexton 1810–1880
  8. 8. John (Thomas) Sexton 1825–1896

Thomas Sexton's Timeline

9 Records

1786
16 Mar 1786
Birth of Thomas Sexton in Northampton Co, North Carolina, USA
Northampton Co, North Carolina, USA
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 4
Thomas Sexton resided here in Northampton, North Carolina, USA
Northampton, North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 14
Thomas Sexton resided here in Hallifax, Northampton, North Carolina
Hallifax, Northampton, North Carolina
1808
abt 1808
Age 22
Thomas Sexton was married in Northampton Co, North Carolina, USA
Northampton Co, North Carolina, USA
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 24
Thomas Sexton resided here in Northampton, North Carolina, USA
Northampton, North Carolina, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 34
Thomas Sexton resided here in Northampton, North Carolina, USA
Northampton, North Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 44
Thomas Sexton resided here in Wake, North Carolina, USA
Wake, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 54
Thomas Sexton resided here in Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1847
Bef. May 1847
Age 61
Death of Thomas Sexton in Halifax Co, North Carolina, USA
Halifax Co, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1786
    Event Place: Northampton Co, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: abt 1808
    Event Place: Northampton Co, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Northampton, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Northampton, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 572; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Hallifax, Northampton, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Hallifax, Northampton, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 34; Page: 477; Image: 123; Family History Library Film: 337910

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Northampton, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Northampton, North Carolina; Roll: 42; Page: 746; Image: Ncm252_42-0143; FHL Roll: 0337915

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Northampton, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Northampton, North Carolina; Page: 258; NARA Roll: M33_85; Image: 203

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Wake, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 125; Page: 467; Family History Library Film: 0018091

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 362; Page: 9; Family History Library Film: 0018094

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Bef. May 1847
    Event Place: Halifax Co, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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