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Walter Jay Horton 1879–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Aug 1879

Birth Location: Calhoun Gord, Georgia

Death Date: 20 February 1972

Death Location: Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: John Horton

Mother: Odelonia Gideon

Spouse(s): Mary Horton

Children(s):

In 1879, Walter Jay Horton entered the world in Calhoun Gord, Georgia, born to John R Horton And Odelonia Barreta Gideon. In 1880, Walter Jay Horton resided in Calhoun, Gordon, Georgia, USA. In 1900, Walter Jay Horton resided in Memphis Ward 10, Shelby, Tennessee, USA. Walter Jay Horton married Mary D Horton. Walter Jay Horton passed away in 1972 in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Walter Jay Horton entered the world in Calhoun Gord, Georgia, born to John R Horton And Odelonia Barreta Gideon.
  • In 1880, Walter Jay Horton resided in Calhoun, Gordon, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter Jay Horton resided in Memphis Ward 10, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.
  • Walter Jay Horton married Mary D Horton.
  • Walter Jay Horton passed away in 1972 in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Horton
1852–
Birth Location: Georgia
JH
Odelonia Gideon
1849–1916
Birth Location: Georgia
OG

Spouses(s)

Mary Horton
1884–
Birth Location: Arkansas
MH

Children(s)

Walter Horton's Ancestors

Self
Walter Horton
1879–1972
Birth Place: Calhoun Gord, Georgia
Parents
John R Horton
1852–
Georgia
Odelonia (Barreta) Gideon
1849–1916
Georgia
Grandparents
Berry (Wilson) Gideon
1801–1884
Jackson County, Georgia, United States
Lillie Parks
1807–1884
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
James Gideon
1766–1803
Elizabeth Camp
1785–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Camp
1745–1832
Winifred Tarpley
1748–1832

Walter Horton's Timeline

7 Records

1879
24 Aug 1879
Birth of Walter Jay Horton in Calhoun Gord, Georgia
Calhoun Gord, Georgia
1880
1880
Age 1
Walter Jay Horton resided here in Calhoun, Gordon, Georgia, USA
Calhoun, Gordon, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Walter Jay Horton resided here in Memphis Ward 10, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis Ward 10, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Walter Jay Horton resided here in Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Walter Jay Horton resided here in Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 63
Walter Jay Horton resided here in Ruston, Louisiana, USA
Ruston, Louisiana, USA
1972
20 February 1972
Age 93
Death of Walter Jay Horton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1879
    Event Place: Calhoun Gord, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Louisiana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana; Roll: T625_617; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 50
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340526
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Lincoln; Roll: 1684810
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Calhoun, Gordon, Georgia; Roll: 149; Page: 122A; Enumeration District: 111
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Memphis Ward 10, Shelby, Tennessee; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1241598
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] 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

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Calhoun, Gordon, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Calhoun, Gordon, Georgia; Roll: 149; Page: 122A; Enumeration District: 111

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Memphis Ward 10, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Memphis Ward 10, Shelby, Tennessee; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1241598

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana; Roll: T625_617; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 50

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340526

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Ruston, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Louisiana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Lincoln; Roll: 1684810

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 February 1972
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 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

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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