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Walter Leonidas Layton 1869–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 February 1869

Birth Location: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA

Death Date: 26 July 1907

Death Location: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA

Father: Lewis Layton

Mother: Virginia Fitchett

Spouse(s): Henrietta Fitchett

Children(s): Eugiene Layton, Earl Layton, Daniel Layton

The story of Walter Leonidas Layton began in 1869 in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA. In 1870, Walter Leonidas Layton resided in Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas. In 1900, Walter Leonidas Layton resided in Taylor, Williamson, Texas. Walter Leonidas Layton married Henrietta Fitchett, and had children including Daniel Tyson Layton, Earl Walter Layton, Eugiene Layton. Walter Leonidas Layton passed away in 1907 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Leonidas Layton began in 1869 in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA.
  • In 1870, Walter Leonidas Layton resided in Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas.
  • In 1900, Walter Leonidas Layton resided in Taylor, Williamson, Texas.
  • Walter Leonidas Layton married Henrietta Fitchett, and had children including Daniel Tyson Layton, Earl Walter Layton, Eugiene Layton.
  • Walter Leonidas Layton passed away in 1907 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Layton's Ancestors

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Walter Layton
1869–1907
Birth Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
Parents
Lewis Walter Layton
1818–1891
Perry, Missouri, USA
Virginia (Elizabeth) Fitchett
1831–1914
Mobile, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
John (Walter) Layton
1786–1844
St Mary's, Maryland, USA
Mary (Eleanor) Montgomery
1798–1850
Washington, Kentucky, USA
Daniel (Tyson) Fitchett
1797–1842
Accomack, Virginia, USA
Mary Bostick
1806–1892
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Layton
1762–1809
Mary Downs
1760–1802
Charles Montgomery
1750–1809
Mary Elder
1761–1842
Jonathon Fitchett
1756–1817
Nancy Tyson
1765–1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Layton
1730–1813
Jane Pearce
1740–1820

Walter Layton's Descendants

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Walter (Leonidas) Layton (16 February 1869–26 July 1907) m. Henrietta Fitchett (June 1871–)
  1. 1. Eugiene Layton 1896–
  2. 2. Earl (Walter) Layton 1893–1974 m. Winnifred (I) Gore 1898–
    1. 1. Donald (Walter) Layton 1927–2005
    2. 2. Patricia Layton 1923–
    3. 3. Patricia (E) Layton 1923–
  3. 3. Daniel (Tyson) Layton 1891–1938

Walter Layton's Timeline

4 Records

1869
16 February 1869
Birth of Walter Leonidas Layton in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
1870
1870
Age 1
Walter Leonidas Layton resided here in Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas
Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas
1900
1900
Age 31
Walter Leonidas Layton resided here in Taylor, Williamson, Texas
Taylor, Williamson, Texas
1907
26 July 1907
Age 38
Death of Walter Leonidas Layton in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 February 1869
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas; Roll: M593_1595; Page: 524; Image: 276.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Taylor, Williamson, Texas; Roll: T623_1680; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 136.
    [4] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas; Roll: M593_1595; Page: 524; Image: 276.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Taylor, Williamson, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Taylor, Williamson, Texas; Roll: T623_1680; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 136.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 July 1907
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

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