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Sexton, William Murton Jr.

Sexton, William Murton Jr.

Male 1838 - 1902  (~ 63 years)

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  • Name Sexton, William Murton 
    Suffix Jr. 
    Birth Jan 1838  Perry, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Military 1862–1865 
    as a private with the 13th Kentucky Cavalry (CSA) 
    Census 1880  Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3] 
    • The household was enumerated as follows:
      William, 45, Ky.
      Paulina, 35, Ky.
      Rebecca, 20
      Elizabeth, 17
      Susan, 12
      Martha, 9
      Robert, 8
      Floyd, 6
      Mary, 5
      Lucinda, 5
      James E., 1
      William Sr., 89 [appears to be mistranscribed; should be 69], father, Va.
    Census 1900  Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Address:
    Magisterial District 3 
    Death 1902  Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Gibson and Sexton Cemetery, Colson, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Person ID I14685  Pioneers of the Appalachian Highlands
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2020 

    Father Sexton, William Murton,   b. Abt 1810, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft Jun 1880, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 70 years) 
    Mother Moore, Nancy,   b. Abt 1812, Scott, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1881, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 69 years) 
    Marriage 18 Feb 1831  Scott, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F6023  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Sexton, Verlina,   b. 13 Feb 1844, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Aug 1918, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1859  Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Sexton, Rebecca,   b. Feb 1859, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1941 (Age ~ 81 years)
     2. Sexton, Elizabeth,   b. 1863, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
    +3. Sexton, Susan,   b. 1 Jun 1866, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Jul 1936, Deane, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)
    +4. Sexton, Martha,   b. 27 Mar 1870, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Apr 1942, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years)
     5. Sexton, Robert,   b. 1872, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1940, Farraday, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years)
    +6. Sexton, Elam,   b. Abt 1874, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
    +7. Sexton, W. Floyd,   b. 1874, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Dec 1927, Knott, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years)
    +8. Sexton, Loucinda,   b. 7 May 1877   d. 10 May 1930, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years)
     9. Sexton, James E.,   b. 1879, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
    +10. Sexton, Mary,   b. Feb 1882   d. 15 Mar 1948, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 66 years)
    Family ID F6021  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - Jan 1838 - Perry, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Abt 1859 - Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1880 - Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - Address:
    Magisterial District 3 - 1900 - Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, United States    		 Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 1902 - Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Populated Place Township Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S29268] William Sexton, "United States Census, 1880".

    2. [S586] 1880 Census Letcher Co KY, 7-582.

    3. [S107980] William Sexton, "United States Census, 1880".

    4. [S107978] William Sextan in household of James Sexton, "United States Census, 1900".

    5. [S107979] William Sexton, "Find A Grave Index".