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Sallie (Rainwater) SEXTON Obituary 1885-1975 Stewart Co, TN, USA

kaitysmom — 2009-11-17 16:22:43Z

Source: “The Stewart-Houston Times” Newspaper, a weekly newspaper of Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee

Date of Newspaper: Tuesday, June 3, 1975
Page: A-2

Name: Sallie (Rainwater) Sexton
Age: 89
Born: September 6, 1885 in Stewart County, TN.
Died: May 21, 1975 at Trinity Hospital in Erin, Houston County, TN.
Funeral: May 24, 1975 with Nave Funeral Home in Erin, Houston County, TN.
Burial: Hart Cemetery
Parents: Pinkney Rainwater and Molly Hart
Deceased Spouse: Clifton Sexton
Surviving Children: None Listed
Surviving Siblings: Walter Rainwater, Gary L. Rainwater, Mrs. Manie Hickman, Mrs. Bertha Voss

If anyone is interested in a copy of the full and original obituary, I would be glad to share. Please contact me at my email address below.

Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky
E-Mail: kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

R: Elivira SEXTON of Kentucky, USA

johncolwell183 — 2009-11-14 10:51:13Z

Hello there,

My name is John Colwell and I am a direct descendant of Elvira Sexton as well. I have a ton of info if you are interested let me know. The person who you are looking for is Benjamin Tivis Collins. I was guessing also that Elvira and Benjamin may not be married but had no proof. Benjamin Tivis Collins fought in the civil war in the 19th Kentucky Vol's in the infantry.

George Washington Sexton (Collins) did file for a penson for civil war soldiers that had died in the war and left behind minor children. I do have these records and would be happy to share them with you. Although the interesting thing is on the application it shows Elvira as his wife but maybe that was done to excellerate the process. It also showed Elvira as dead which I know is incorrect I have her death record. I look forward to hearing back hopefully we can help each other.

John colwell

sexton fmily

2009-11-14 10:50:19Z

Hi Mary.
These are my gggrand parents, Elvira had a son abt, 1831 he was my ggrandfather, she was unmarried at the time, i'm trying to find out who she had G.W.Sexton by, I don't know if she had any other children,or married any info will be very helpful, Thank You-------Melissa

Andrew and Sarah Sexton

MAP4life — 2009-11-14 10:50:02Z

Andrew Sexton and Sarah are listed on the 1850 Letcher Co, KY census. They had the following children listed:
Elvira 18; Andrew 14; Henry 12; Jefferson 10; Rosa 8; Cenea (f) 6; and Marion (m) 4.

Andrew,Sarah, & Elvira SEXTON of Letcher Co. Ky, USA

JBissette6784 — 2009-11-14 10:49:51Z

Need information on Andrew,Sarah, & Elvira Sexton
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Lester and Lula SEXTON of Rains Co, Texas, USA

amyestabrooks — 2009-11-11 23:24:18Z

Looking for information on Lester and Lula Sexton. There parents are John G Sexton and Tennessee Sexton.
Tennie's maiden name is Rone.
Tennie's first husband was Daniel Richard Chambers. Her third husband was George Brock.
I believe Lula and Lester were born in or around Rains county, Texas. I'm not sure if they took the kids took the last name of Brock or not.

Benjamin Franklin Sexton, of Alabama, USA

2009-11-07 17:21:15Z

Benjamin Franklin Sexton of Tuscaloosa is my great grandfather and I have found information about the Sexton Family I can add with some additions and corrections with what is now shown on ancestry.com . Any relative out there please contact me.

Re: WV Sextons

lilntrevor1 — 2009-11-06 13:13:23Z

I married into the Sexton family and I'm trying to find info on the family to add to his family tree. I am also having a hard time finding info on the Sexton family in Cabell Co. My husband's father was Norman L. Sexton b.May 6,1937 d.Jan.27,1993. His father was Virgil Sexton b.April 10,1905 d.Sept. 1957. His father was, I believe, Henry C. Sexton b.1849 in Va. I have him married to Sarah Fudge b.1875 in Cabell Co. I have Henry's father as John N. Sexton b.Dec. 9,1802 in Greenbrier, Va., and he being married to Louisa Ann Woods b.abt. 1820 d.Dec. 30,1848. I have his father as William Sexton/Saxton and his mother as Elizabeth Black b. abt.1784. They were married April,28,1801. I'd appreciate any info, or corrections to what I already have. Thank You, Crystal Criss-Sexton

Re: Benjamin Franklin Sexton (Tuscaloosa, AL)

cammera04 — 2009-11-06 04:14:37Z

Hello,
My name is Cammera Sexton. My father is Jay Timothy Sexton. He was raised in Alabama. He has three brothers. Their names are Mike Sexton, Kendal Sexton (passed), and Bobby Sexton.

Re: Info wanted on Minerva SEXTON

pcbtaylor — 2009-10-23 15:39:11Z

I have just found my messages and I am replying. I would love info on minerva sexton...I've been told she had the twins and was cherokee giving them her last name. she ggggrand mother thru allen earnest sexton.

thanks pat pcbtaylor@aol.com

Re: Info wanted on Minerva SEXTON

kathy5112 — 2009-10-22 23:15:56Z

The Minerva on here that Pat Taylor etc. is referring to is Minerva Sexton d/o Solomon Sexton and Susie Moore. She was a half sister to my gr grandfather, Bailey Sexton.

Re: Info wanted on Minerva SEXTON

collygerecruiter — 2009-10-22 20:08:37Z

There was a Mary Minerva Clark that married a James Robert Sexton, Sr. She was from Missouri Mary Minerva Clark born 1841 and died 1931. James Robert Sexton died young, at age 30 approx., and Mary Minerva remarried a David Watkins.
On the census records you can see where Mary M. Watkins has a child in the household listed as a Stepson, names James R. Sexton, Jr.

I'm trying to connect my grandfather, Jesse "Jess" Sexton to a father & mother. I was thinking his father might be James Robert Sexton, Jr., child of Mary Minerva Clark.
Sharon Sexton Collyge
sharon.collyge@gmail.com

Re: Cousins?

dawn1679 — 2009-10-14 10:53:31Z

My grandfather was Theodore Codd Sexton. He went from Missoure to LA California then settled and married in the Detroit Michigan area. Last he moved to Beverly Hills Michigan near Southfield Michigan. Born 12-03-1901 and died in Royal Oak Michigan October 5, 1965. I'm researching the Poe-Sexton-Codd-Bradford families. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Re: Theodore Codd SEXTON b Kansas City, USA 1901

dawn1679 — 2009-10-13 10:15:16Z

Your father was my grandfather. He and Lawrence Bradford Sexton also had 2 siblings that died in infancy. Allen Edgar Sexton 1897/1898 and Katherine Sexton lived only months from March to December 1900.

Theodore Codd SEXTON b Kansas City, USA 1901

2009-10-13 10:14:50Z

Edgar Poe Sexton and Katherine Codd Sexton were the parents of my father Theodore Codd Sexton and his younger brother Lawrence Bradford Sexton. They were born in Kansas City, Missouri. My dad's birthday was 12/03/1901. I am just starting out on this quest for information about my family. Don't know if there is any connection for you. As for William, I never heard of him to my knowledge. My dad had no other siblings.

William and Lawrence Sexton

lindasexton99 — 2009-10-13 09:58:38Z

I am searching for information on William Harrison Sexton and his son Lawrence M. Sexton. I have a copy of Lawrence's original Social Security Application. It says that Lawrence's father's name was William Harrison Sexton and his mother was Mellissa Mathis. Lawrence was born in Dickinson County, KS, April 9, 1886. If anyone has any information, I would love to hear from you. Thanks, Linda Salisbury Sexton

Wythe co. Sexton

2009-10-11 17:05:28Z

Saw your message on the familyhistory.com message board. My greatgrandfather was William Harvey Sexton from Wythe co,VA. and we are suppose to have some Renfroe relations according to family oral history. Could Harvey Sexton and Cassandra Renfoe also be the parents of my greatgrandfather. Can you give me any help. Thanks. Carol

Wythe County Sextons

2009-10-11 17:04:50Z

Bill:
As you know, James Marshall Sexton was the father of Andrew J. Sexton,
and was the son of Asa. I have info that states that he had 12 children:
Matthew, John Henry, William David, Mary C., George, Calvin, Andrew Jackson,
Eliza Caroline, James Beecher, Lucy, Gladys Mae, and Mitchell Walker Sexton.
I also have that Andrew was born Jan. 18, 1886 in Wythe Co., Va. and died on
Aug. 27, 1955 in Midland Michigan. That's all I have on Andrew at the moment.
However, John Henry Sexton is my great grandfather, who is the father of
my grandfather, Sidney Jackson Sexton. He had three sons, Everett Mitchell,
Charles Edgar, and Wade Sexton...one daughter, Dorcas Faye.
If this helps, please let me know. Sincerely, Buster Sexton

wythe co. sexton

Cordelltaylor — 2009-10-11 17:04:12Z

check the taylor's of va.g-grandfather was thomas taylor of wythe co.married bettsey dales.grandfather george thomas taylor married margret jane sexton 1864 in va.her father was harvey sexton mother was cassandra renfroe.part cherokee indian.

RE: SEXTON family from Wythe Co, Virginia, USA 19C- now Grayson Co

joyceyam — 2009-10-11 17:03:47Z

Dick,
I am wondering if you have any knowledge of Hardin and Rosamonds daughter, Julia A. and if she had a son (4-1880) named Lonnie Martin? I know this may be a needle in a haystack! I am searching for my grandfathers family.Many tahnks!

RE: SEXTON family from Wythe Co, Virginia, USA 19C- now Grayson Co

2009-10-11 17:03:22Z

WHOOPS, I'M SORRY. THE SEXTON BRANCH I'M FROM IS GRAYSON COUNTY, VA. MY FATHER WAS BORN IN ENNICE, N.C.,JUST A MILE OR SO OVER THE N.C. STATE LINE. HIS YOUNGER BROTHER NOAH WAS BORN IN INDEPENDENCE, VA. GRANDDAD JOE MARRIED CORA ANDREWS MARCH 5, 1904, IN N.C. THEY LIVED IN GALAX,VA., OR CLOSE BY GALAX, UNTIL ABOUT 1918-20, THEN MOVED TO OXFORD, PA. MY GGRANDMOTHER, MARY ELLEN SHAW, BORN 1838, ORANGE COUNTY, N.C., DIED ABOUT 1880. MY GGRANDFATHER JAMES W. APPARENTLY REMARRIED. HE HAD ABOUT SEVEN CHILDREN BY MARY ELLEN, AND THE OLDEST, POLLY JANE, WAS ONLY ABOUT 14 WHEN HER MOTHER DIED. SHE MARRIED CHRISTOPHER BLAND AT THE AGE OF 16. I HAVEN'T FOUND MUCH INFORMATION FROM THAT POINT ON. MY YOUNGEST BROTHER GARY MET AN OLD INDIAN WOMAN, CHEROKEE, I THINK, IN THE EARLY 60'S WHO WAS A RELATIVE, POSSIBLY A GREAT AUNT, OF MY FATHER, BUT WE'RE NOT SURE. GARY WAS ONLY ABOUT SIX YRS. OLD AT THE TIME, AND UNDER-STANDABLY, DOESN'T REMEMBER MUCH ELSE. IT'S POSSIBLE THAT GRANDDAD JOE AND HIS YOUNGER BROTHER, NOAH, WERE RAISED BY SOMEONE OTHER THAN THEIR FATHER. I HAVE A LINEAGE, WHICH I BELIEVE TO BE ACCURATE. MY GRANDDAD JOE T. (JOSEPH),BORN 1878, HIS FATHER-JAMES W., BORN ABOUT 1847,(WIFE MARY ELLEN SHAW) HIS FATHER-HARDIN, BORN ABOUT 1825,(WIFE ROSAMOND, 1822) HIS FATHER-CHARLES, BORN ABOUT 1794, (WIFE RHODA B., 1797, VA). I WOULD LIKE TO GO BACK FURTHER THAN THAT BUT HAVE BEEN UNSUCESSFUL SO FAR. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO FIND OUT WHERE MY GRANDFATHER JOE WAS, BETWEEN 1880,AGE 2, AND MARCH 5,1904, WHEN HE MARRIED MY GRANDMOTHER, CORA BELLE ANDREWS, IN N.C. THIS SEEMS TO BE A MYSTERY. I'LL JUST HAVE TO KEEP HUNTING UNTIL I COME UP WITH SOMETHING. THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE. DICK

RE: SEXTON family from Wythe Co, Virginia, USA 19C

2009-10-11 17:02:41Z

Dick:
I'm not familiar with the Wythe County Sextons you mentioned, but I believe there might be a connection between your family and mine as I too am from Wythe County.
My Father was Evertt Mitchell Sexton, from Cripple Creek in the county, his father was Sidney Jackson Sexton (married to Dorcas Groseclose), his father was John Sexton,
son of James M. Sexton, son of Asa Sexton. I believe all were from Wythe Co., in the Cripple Creek vacinity. Do you know if any of your family came from there? If so,
it could be we may have a connection. Thanks for anything you may have.
Sincerely, Buster Sexton

SEXTON family from Wythe Co, Virginia, USA 19C

2009-10-11 17:01:55Z

I AM A DESCENDANT OF SEXTONS FROM WYTHE COUNTY. MY GRANDFATHER WAS JOE T. SEXTON, WIFE-CORA BELLE ANDREWS. I BELIEVE MY GGRANDFATHER WAS JAMES W. SEXTON, BUT I AM NOT POSITIVE ABOUT THAT. MY FATHER WAS KEMPER F. SEXTON. HE WAS BORN DEC 5,1910 IN ENNICE, N.C., AND WAS RAISED AROUND GALAX, VA. UNTIL GRANDFATHER JOE, (JOSEPH), MOVED HIS FAMILY TO THE OXFORD, PA. AREA ABOUT 1918-20. DO YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION THAT COULD HELP? THANKS

Re: Wythe County Sextons

joyceyam — 2009-10-11 03:14:20Z

Hi Nikki, did you ever find out if the Lin on your search could be a Lon or Lonnie Martin Sexton? I am trying to find his parents, he would be a grandparent. But I do have him married to someone in named Fannie.Thanks, Joyce

JOHN SEXTON m REBECCA ANN GUTHRIDGE, Salem Co., NJ, USA 1826

broadco_1 — 2009-10-06 10:23:59Z

I am looking for information on the John Sexton who married Rebecca Ann Guthridge in Salem County, New Jersey on 6 Aug 1826.

Who were John Sexton's parents? When was he born? What happened to John and Rebecca after their marriage?

There is a widowed Rebecca Sexton in the 1850 U.S. Federal Census for Cincinnati, Ohio (listed with five of her children). Could she be Rebecca Guthridge Sexton?

Any information would be much appreciated. I am trying to trace my father's family.

ASA SEXTON of Warren County, Ohio, USA b abt 1835

broadco_1 — 2009-10-06 10:23:23Z

I am trying to trace my great-great-great grandfather, Asa K. Sexton. I know that he was born c. 1835 in Ohio.

He married Phebe Smith on 30 December 1858 in Warren County, Ohio. In 1860, he was living in Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio with Phebe and their 4-month old daughter, Carrie.

Does anyone know who Asa's parents might have been? On one of the census forms, Asa said that his father and mother were from New Jersey. What does the K. stand for?

Any information on Asa or Phebe would be most appreciated.

Re: Info wanted on Minerva SEXTON

Fiona_Bathgate — 2009-09-28 12:30:45Z

And where??

Re: Info wanted on Minerva SEXTON

rjeppsen_1 — 2009-09-27 01:22:48Z

When was this Minerva Ssxton born?

Thomas Elzie Sexton Obituary 1883-1974 Houston Co,TN,USA

kaitysmom — 2009-09-18 09:30:44Z

Source: “The Stewart-Houston Times” Newspaper, a weekly newspaper of Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee

Date of Newspaper: Tuesday, December 3, 1974
Page: A-2

Name: Thomas Elzie Sexton
Age: 91
Born: November 6, 1883 in Houston County, TN.
Died: Exact date not listed, at Trinity Hospital in Erin, Houston County, TN.
Funeral: Exact date not listed, with Nave Funeral Home in Erin, Houston County, TN.
Burial: McMillan Cemetery in Houston County, TN.
Parents: William L. Sexton and Lora Booker
Surviving Spouse: Hannah (Kingsmill) Sexton
Surviving Children: James H. Sexton, Thomas Sexton
Surviving Siblings: None Listed

If anyone is interested in a copy of the full and original obituary, I would be glad to share. Please contact me at my email address below.

Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky
E-Mail: kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

SEXTON Thurman E. - Edmonton, Kentucky, USA 2009

Lace_Lynch — 2009-09-17 11:52:33Z

Thurman Edward Sexton, 85, Edmonton, KY, died Monday, September 14, 2009, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY.

Funeral services for Thurman Sexton will be held at 1:00pmCT, Thursday, September 17, 2009, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East ST, Edmonton, KY. Visitation will be from 4:00pmCT until 8:00pmCT, Wednesday, September 16, 2009, and after 9:00amCT, Thursday, September 17, at the funeral home.

He was the son of he late Joseph Edward and Minnie Mae Sexton. Mr. Sexton was a retired farmer and was a member of the Prices Creek Baptist Church in Adair County, Kentucky but attended the Red Lick United Methodist Church where he played the guitar.

He was a member of the Center Masonic Lodge. Mr. Sexton is survived by his wife of 57 years, Genola Gilpin Sexton, and the following:
Two daughters: Patricia Pedigo and Connie (Michael) Taylor, all of Edmonton, KY

One grandson: Jason Pedigo, Edmonton, KY

Two brothers: Eugene Sexton, Glasgow, KY; and Freeman Sexton, Edmonton, KY
Besides his parents, he was peceded in death by a son in law, Joe Pedigo; father and mother in law, John and Kizzie Gilpin; two brothers and three sisters, Harbert Sexton, Paul Shirley, Lena Wilson, Murrell Shaw, and Christine Clemmons.

Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Re: Elijah SEXTON d US Civil War abt 1863 bur Maryville, TN, USA

ToniCaldwell87 — 2009-09-14 13:33:47Z

Do you know his father and mothers name??I am also doing research on an Elijah Pinkney Sexton,born around 1847.His parents are listed as William Sexton and Martha Williams.Had a brother named James M.,and another one named,Reuben H. Sexton..Let me know if this helps you..I also have a census record that has Elija as the son of Hiram Sexton and Serena Elizabeth Bennett..HAVE TONS OF INFO ON BOTH FAMILIES..WILLING TO LET YOU KNOW WHAT I HAVE...JUST GIVE ME A YELL...EMAIL ME: gtcald1969@peoplepc.com

SEXTON Billy C and Verdie E and Billy C Jr Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. USA

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-01 10:01:21Z

SEXTON Billy C and Verdie E and Billy C Jr

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 206,332 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Sextons in Dawson, Illinois, USA 1880-1930

CCosta3674 — 2009-08-29 10:58:57Z

Looking for information on ancestors of Lafayette Sexton(1866-1939, Illinois)I believe they are James Sexton (1841-1891 and Sarah Hicks(1839-1899), both died Illinois. Sarah Hicks, daughter of Henry Hicks and Sarah Renn/Wren from Bath County, Kentucky, had a son Henry Hicks(1857-1938)prior to her marriage to Lafayette Sexton. This Henry remained in Bath County Kentucky living with grandparents and then moved to Roger Mills County, Oklahoma around 1910.
Thanks! Carol

Re: Sextons in Dawson, Illinois, USA 1880-1930

2009-08-29 10:58:20Z

Hi,

Thanks so much for the information you sent. I assume the cousin you will be getting in touch with is Charles Sexton. I have been in contact with him for about three years, and he has provided me with helpful information. Do you know Maude's married name and if she has any living descendants?

Thanks,
Vicki

Re: sexton,harold,charles,lonnie,norma jean,virginia

2009-08-26 10:57:20Z

HI Vicky, yep still looking. Have beeen really busy with a site I am running, Tribalsingles.com so haven't worked on the ancestory for awhile. Would really appreciate any info. you care to share. Thanks

sexton,harold,charles,lonnie,norma jean,virginia

2009-08-26 10:56:57Z

Our sexton family is from Arkansaw. my grandmotheres maiden was evans. My Aunt eileen married a Mc Donald. I am trying to find the name of my grandfather. Any info you can provide will be very appreciated.

Re: sexton,harold,charles,lonnie,norma jean,virginia

joyceyam — 2009-08-25 03:10:09Z

I am searching for my Sexton family, Norman Harold Sexton was my fahter,and his father was Lonnie Martin Sexton (4/1880) could this be a family member to your Lonnie? Thank you.

Re: Russell County VA Sextons

mpwife98 — 2009-08-17 11:17:09Z

Sorry but now I am confused. How can Charles Jr be born abt 1823 and be the father of Enoch born abt 1815? Perhaps you mis-typed the date or I am confused. Also, I found Phoebe Sexton born abt 1788 in the Russell County 1850 Census. She is listed as being Mulatto is this correct? If I am right at this time if you were not pure white you were considered Mulatto meaning that you could be mixed with African American, Indian, or other. Does anyone know? I know the family rumor was that there was Indian blood in the family from my grandfather's line but I honestly have no clue as to where. Enoch Sexton b. abt 1815 is my 3rd great-grandfather. My grandfather was Acy Ross Vaughn, son of James Cas Vaughn and Nancy "Nannie" Sexton born 1892 and Nancy's father was James Sexton born Nov 3, 1861 (Calvin's twin brother) and then James' father was Enoch Sexton born abt 1815.

Frank Or Bert Sexton Ky, Ohio, West Virginia

lotusmorningstar — 2009-08-14 21:08:47Z

I am looking for a Frank Or Bert Sexton, Who was married To a woman named Nettie Lou Runion? Or Brown.Possibly married in Kentucky, then divorced and then he went to west virginia where he was raised.Had a daughter, Grace Leona Sexton by his marriage with Nettie.Do not know if any other children. Nettie Died in scioto county, ohio.
Lori Pollard

Nancy Ann Sexton born 1894 in Kentucky, USA

Arkansaskitty — 2009-08-05 16:23:43Z

Iam researching Nancy "Nannie" Ann Sexton b Sept 8,1894 in Kentucky.She died in June 9,1927. She married Jacob Perkins. I do not have much on her just that she had a child named Mary Ophelia (Poston) I have been told that she is buried in Ft Smith, Arkansas in a unmarked graves. The cemtery is called Douglas Cemtery. Her daughter Mary is also buried there with her husband (Albert Poston)in a unmarked grave also.Most of what I have is from a family bible. Iam really having troubles with all these people listed so if anyone has these people in their line please I would be more appriecated for any help given. You can send me a email to kitty72956@aol or here. Thank you for any help given.

Rhonda

SEXTON Floence N 1894-1950 Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas.USA

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-30 12:56:33Z

SEXTON Floence N 1894-1950

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 205,049 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Thomas H SEXTON - Matilda CAZEE's family of Arkansas, USA mid 1930's

oltabc — 2009-07-29 09:18:45Z

locating sexton-cazee family crittondon ark, from mid 1930's

Re: William SEXTON b 1817 New Jersey, USA

lrmcg — 2009-07-28 13:37:07Z

Thanks for the reply, Kathleen. My interest is in Mary Elizabeth Aken (Akin) and her ancestry. If you have any information on that, it would be much appreciated. Also,if you have any information that would help me get in touch with any of her living descendants, that would also be useful.

Larry

Re: William SEXTON b 1817 New Jersey, USA

KathleenMiller24 — 2009-07-27 21:11:09Z

Hi Larry,
Sorry, I don't have any info on living descendants. I just know the names of the children of William and Mary Elizabeth - and where William/Mary are buried. I'm sure you have this info? George H., who is only in the 1850 census; Joseph, and Elizabeth.
When I read your query, I looked William and Mary Elizabeth up again in the census records. In one, there was an Edwin Aken living near them; his age would indicate being a brother.
Sorry I couldn't help. Good luck in your search!
Kathleen

Re: William SEXTON b 1817 New Jersey, USA

KathleenMiller24 — 2009-07-22 09:20:47Z

Hi Lawrence. I am also a Sexton descendent; not from William and Mary Elizabeth; but from William's uncle, John G. Sexton. Do you have/need information on the Sexton's, or are you just interested in William and Mary's line? I do know a little about them. Let me know if there is some way I can help you.
Kathleen

Re: Newton H SEXTON b Virginia, USA 1869 > Floyd Co., KY, USA

virginiagordon55 — 2009-07-16 22:27:10Z

Hello,great to get updates from you,so my father is Steve your grandfathers brother.Grandfather Newtons wife was Arzelia Patrick from Ky.I don't have much information on grandmother only where she lived and her date of birth and death.I am not able to find parents or siblings for her.Please feel free to send me anything that you may have on the family.Thank you so much for contacting me.I look forward to much more news.So now we are cousins seem long lost,but not any more.

Re: Newton H SEXTON b Virginia, USA 1869 > Floyd Co., KY, USA

tjpatterson1 — 2009-07-16 22:26:57Z

My grandfather, Malcum SEXTON, is the son of this Newton. I have found many records that indicate the parents of Newton are Jonathan SEXTON, b.1850 in Letcher Co, KY and mar 4 Jan 1877 to Isabella V. Jones (b. 1851 in Giles Co, VA). Parents of Jonathan are Stephen A. SEXTON b.1826 and Christina Woods b.1826. They were married 1846 in Letcher Co, KY. Stephen's parents are William SEXTON and Rebecah SEXTON and married 7 Jun 1825 in Scott Co, VA.

Stephen B Sexton b. ca 1805 Va, later of Morgan Co Ky

xxTeriPettit — 2009-07-16 18:24:22Z

(Query cross-posted to the Morgan Co Kentucky board.)

I am descended from John Sexton (b. 1775 VA, died after 1850 Morgan Co Ky) and Elizabeth Ingram, John being a son of Benjamin Sexton Sr. and Comfort Smith of Bath Co., Ky.

Benjamin Sr. and Comfort had a son Benjamin Jr., who married Nancy Taylor on 22 Aug 1806 in Grayson Co., Virginia, and who was in Montgomery Co., Kentucky by 1810.

Many online family trees (including my own) show the oldest son of Benjamin Sexton Jr. and Nancy Taylor as Stephen B. Sexton, but I now have strong reservations about that attribution, based primarily on the census trail.

The Benjamin Sexton Jr. family appears in Bath Co. in 1820 through 1860, with the early listings being:

1820 census of Bath Co., Ky, p. 206, line 25, lists:
Benjamin Sexton Jr., 2 m < 10, 2 m 10-15, 1 m 26-44, 3 f < 10, 2 f 26-44.

1830 census of Bath Co., Ky, lists on p. 207, line 12:
Benjamin Sexton, 1 male 5-9, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 40-49, 2 females < 5, 1 female 5-9, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 40-49.

1840 census of Bath Co., Ky, east of Slate Creek, lists on p. 63, line 3:
Benjamin Sexton, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 50-59, 2 females 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 50-59.

Moving on to his reputed son Stephen:

There is no Stephen Sexton or variant spelling listed as a head of household anywhere in the 1830 census of Kentucky (I searched on given name Ste*, any surname, S B, any surname, and on surname Sex*, Sax* and Lex*, any given name, since S is sometimes misread as L), and the 1830 census listing for Benjamin Sexton does not show an adult son.

He first appears in Kentucky in 1840:

1840 census of Bath Co., Ky, east of Slate Creek, lists on p. 83, line 26:
Stephen B. Sexton, 1 male 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 30-39, 1 female 30-39.

1850 census of Morgan Co., Ky, lists as family #302:
Sexton, Stephen B., 45, Va; Martha, 45, Ky; Isaac, 17, Ind.; William, 8, Ky; Enoch, 5, Ky; Richard, 2, Ky; Ira, 1/12, Ky.

The large gap in age between Isaac and William suggests that Martha may be a second wife.

If the birthplace of Stephen’s son Isaac in Indiana (from the 1850 census) is to be believed, and I see no reason not to, then Stephen may not have arrived in Kentucky until sometime after 1833, whereas the Benjamin Sexton family was in Kentucky by 1809.

Also, the relatively unusual name Enoch does not otherwise appear in the Benjamin Sexton descendants, whereas there are a large number of them in Indiana (including, in the 1850 and 1860 censuses, one born about 1795 in North Carolina, one born about 1813 in Virginia, and one born about 1816 in Virginia.) The given name Isaac also appears very frequently in the Indiana Sextons, and not otherwise in the children or grandchildren of Benjamin Sexton Jr. or Sr. These Indiana Sextons, who are clustered in adjacent Sullivan and Greene counties, appear to have stemmed from the same Russell Co., Virginia group that the Carter Co., Ky Sextons are from (and who also arrived in Kentucky in the late 1830's.)

It could be that one or more other researchers simply guessed at placing Stephen B. Sexton in the Benjamin Sexton and Nancy Taylor family, based perhaps on the fact that they were the only two Sexton families in the 1840 census of Bath Co. (although 20 pages apart), and the 1820 census of Bath Co. listed two sons 10-15 for Benjamin, and then everyone else copied it without question. (Including me, until recently.)

Stephen may instead be the following, however:
1830 census of Greene Co., Indiana, lists on p. 16, line 16:
Stephen Sexton, 1 male < 5, 1 male 5-9, 1 male 20-29, 1 female < 5, 1 female 20-29.

The ages fit well, and no match for the above Stephen Sexton appears in Indiana in 1840 or 1850, suggesting that he moved out of state. (There are a large number of other Sextons in Greene Co., though, so it is possible that he died instead.)

I cannot find a match for anyone from the Stephen B. Sexton of Morgan Co Ky family in 1860 or later except Enoch 1844-1918 (who was living with a Cox family in Morgan Co in 1860, and who is known to be Stephen and Martha’s son from his death certificate), unless Stephen and William are the following:

There is a Stephen Sexton age 55 born in Virginia listed in 1860 in Mercer Co., Missouri, with wife Edny age 59 born S.C. and son William age 21 born in Indiana, who also appears in 1870 in Greene Co., Indiana as Stephen B. Sexon, age 66 born Virginia with wife Edna age 68, born N.C., who does not match any other family (nationwide search) in 1850. So it could be the same person with the birthplace of William entered incorrectly in either 1850 or 1860, but if so, I do not know what happened to Martha, Richard and Ira.

Does anyone have any more clues about whether Stephen B. Sexton really belongs to the Benjamin Sexton Jr and Nancy Taylor family?

Re: Francis P Sexton Forida Sextons

lcdumas — 2009-07-13 08:07:00Z

Willie F. Sexton was the child of Willie F. and Pearlie Kennedy Sexton of Santa Rosa Co., FL His grandparents were
Daniel Savelle Sexton and Josephine Hughes. His great grandparents were Seth and Missouri Sexton and William Nathan and Nancy Melissa Sellers Hughes. William N. and Melissa were my ggrandparents. I can give you dates.

Re: Francis P Sexton Forida Sextons

2009-07-13 08:06:30Z

Grandfather was Willie F. Sexton, Milton Florida. I have
no information on his origins or his family except that he
arrived in the area with his twin sister, Willa.....any help
will be appreciated....