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Walter Hilton 1845 – 1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 February 1845

Birth Location: Brunersburg, Defiance County, Ohio, United States of America

Death Date: 1 August 1924

Death Location: Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, United States of America

Father: Brice Hilton

Mother: Sophia Umbenhour

Spouse(s): Margaret Moore

Children(s): Evelyn Hilton

In 1845, Walter Hilton entered the world in Brunersburg, Defiance County, Ohio, United States of America, born to Brice Hilton and Sophia Umbenhour. In 1850, Walter Hilton resided in Noble, Defiance, Ohio, USA. In 1860, Walter Hilton resided in Noble, Brunersburg, Defiance, Ohio, USA. Walter Hilton married Margaret F Moore, and had children including Evelyn Hilton. Walter Hilton passed away in 1924 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Walter Hilton entered the world in Brunersburg, Defiance County, Ohio, United States of America, born to Brice Hilton and Sophia Umbenhour.
  • In 1850, Walter Hilton resided in Noble, Defiance, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1860, Walter Hilton resided in Noble, Brunersburg, Defiance, Ohio, USA.
  • Walter Hilton married Margaret F Moore, and had children including Evelyn Hilton.
  • Walter Hilton passed away in 1924 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Brice Hilton
1808 – 1899
Birth Location: Starks, Somerset County, Maine, United States of America
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Sophia Umbenhour
1821 – 1894
Birth Location: Virginia, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Moore
1848 – 1928
Birth Location: Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, United States of America
MM

Children(s)

Evelyn Hilton
1877 – 1967
Birth Location: Brunersburg, Defiance, Ohio
EH

Walter Hilton's Ancestors

Self
Walter Hilton
1845 – 1924
Birth Place: Brunersburg, Defiance County, Ohio, United States of America
Parents
Brice Hilton
1808 – 1899
Starks, Somerset County, Maine, United States of America
Sophia Umbenhour
1821 – 1894
Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Johan (Phillip) Umbenhauer
1773 – 1854
Bern, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth Boltz
1784 – 1865
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Franz Umbenhauer
1751 – 1812
Anna Engle
1751 – 1822
Jacob Boltz
1760 – 1842
Elizabeth Knob
1764 – 1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Balthazar Umbenhauer
1730 – 1799
Maria Brossman
1730 – 1815

Walter Hilton's Descendants

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Walter Hilton (12 February 1845 – 1 August 1924) m. Margaret (F) Moore (4 July 1848 – 26 May 1928)
  1. 1. Evelyn Hilton (8 Jul 1877 – 15 Dec 1967) m. Benjamin (B) Boone (abt 1884 – )
    1. 1. Gordon Boone (abt 1910 – )
    2. 2. Corinne Boone (abt 1919 – 16 May 1943)

Walter Hilton's Timeline

10 Records

1845
12 February 1845
Birth of Walter Hilton in Brunersburg, Defiance County, Ohio, United States of America
Brunersburg, Defiance County, Ohio, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 5
Walter Hilton resided here in Noble, Defiance, Ohio, USA
Noble, Defiance, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 15
Walter Hilton resided here in Noble, Brunersburg, Defiance, Ohio, USA
Noble, Brunersburg, Defiance, Ohio, USA
1870
1870
Age 25
Walter Hilton resided here in Noble, Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, USA
Noble, Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
Walter Hilton resided here in Noble, Defiance, Ohio, USA
Noble, Defiance, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 55
Walter Hilton resided here in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1910
1910
Age 65
Walter Hilton resided here in Precinct 10, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Precinct 10, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1920
1920
Age 75
Walter Hilton resided here in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1924
1924
Age 79
Walter Hilton resided here in Tucson, Arizona, USA
Tucson, Arizona, USA
1924
1 August 1924
Age 79
Death of Walter Hilton in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, United States of America
Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 February 1845
    Event Place: Brunersburg, Defiance County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T625_213; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 342
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Noble, Defiance, Ohio; Roll: 1011; Page: 130a; Enumeration District: 235
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 164; Page: 26; Enumeration District: 0140
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Noble, Defiance, Ohio; Roll: M653_947; Page: 337; Family History Library Film: 80
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 10, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T624_155; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0221; FHL microfilm: 1374168
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [8] Arizona, U.S., Death Records, 1887-1968
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Arizona Daily Star; Publication Date: 3 Aug 1924; Publication Place: Tucson, Arizona, USA; ,0.23331152,0.36762205,0.3046665&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Noble, Defiance, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Noble, Brunersburg, Defiance, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Noble, Defiance, Ohio; Roll: M653_947; Page: 337; Family History Library Film: 80

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Noble, Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Noble, Defiance, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Noble, Defiance, Ohio; Roll: 1011; Page: 130a; Enumeration District: 235

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 164; Page: 26; Enumeration District: 0140

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 10, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 10, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T624_155; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0221; FHL microfilm: 1374168

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T625_213; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 342

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Tucson, Arizona, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: District of Columbia and Arizona
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Arizona Daily Star; Publication Date: 3 Aug 1924; Publication Place: Tucson, Arizona, USA; ,0.23331152,0.36762205,0.3046665&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 August 1924
    Event Place: Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Arizona, U.S., Death Records, 1887-1968
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Arizona Daily Star; Publication Date: 3 Aug 1924; Publication Place: Tucson, Arizona, USA; ,0.23331152,0.36762205,0.3046665&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, United States of America
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