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Information on the Family of Thomas Sexton

Generation No. 2

2. John² Sexton (Thomas¹) was born 1823 in AL. He married (1) Margaret Stokes 11 Apr 1850 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. She was born 1833 in AL. He married (2) Martha Jane Stokes 14 Jan 1864 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL.

Notes for John Sexton:
1850 Tuscaloosa Co., AL census - John 25 AL, wife Margaret 17 AL.

1855 Tuscaloosa Co., AL census index by Pauline Jones Gandrud - 2 males under 21, 1 male over 21, 3 females under 21, 2 females over 21 (p. 40).

1860 Tuscaloosa Co., AL, census, p. 732 - John Sexton 37 AL, Margerete 26 AL, Mary A. 6 AL, Eliz. M.S.J. 4 AL, James A. 1 AL,

1880 Tuscaloosa Co., AL census - John Sexton 50 AL SC SC, Marthy J. 40 AL NC NC, Wm. 18 AL AL AL, Haywood 13 AL AL AL, Yancey 12 AL AL AL, Samuel 1 AL AL AL, Jennie 10 AL AL AL, Dixie 6 AL AL AL, and William Stoker 18 stepson AL AL AL

Records indicate that a John Sexton married Martha Jane Stokes on 14 Jan 1864.

Marriage records indicate that James Stokes married Rebecca Maddox on 21 Jan 1883 at residence of John Sexton and that John Sexton "gives consent for son James Stokes." 1900 Fayette Co., AL, census, Berry Beat No. 4, p. 48A, 27/28 James Stokes, Aug 1862, 37 yrs old, married 17 years, AL AL AL; Rebecca, Nov. 1867, 32 yrs old, 9 children, 4 living, AL GA AL; Henry, Jan 1887, 13; Charley, Feb 1896, 4; Fred, May 1898, 2.

John Sexton is listed on Captain E. A. Powell's Company A, Tuscaloosa Prison Guards, organized at Tuscaloosa, AL, and mustered into service on 13 December 1861. Company was disbanded about 1862.

Marriage Notes for John Sexton and Margaret Stokes:
Marriage Records of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, 1823-1860, by Pauline Jones Gandrud, The Milestone Press, Memphis, TN, 1968. Performed by Benj. Blackburn, J.P.

Children of John Sexton and Margaret Stokes are:

12	i.	Mary A.³ Sexton, born Abt. 1854 in AL.
13	ii.	Elizabeth M.S.J. Sexton, born Abt. 1856 in AL.
14	iii.	James A. Sexton, born Abt. 1860 in AL.
15	iv.	William Sexton, born Abt. 1862.
16	v.	James Leon Stokes, born Aug 1862. He married Rebecca Hazeltine Maddox 21 Jan 1883 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL; born Nov 1867.

Notes for James Leon Stokes:
Marriage records indicate that James Stokes married Rebecca Maddox on 21 Jan 1883 at residence of John Sexton and that John Sexton "gives consent for son James Stokes."

1900 Fayette Co., AL, census, Berry Beat No. 4, p. 48A, 27/28 James Stokes, Aug 1862, 37 yrs old, married 17 years, AL AL AL; Rebecca, Nov. 1867, 32 yrs old, 9 children, 4 living, AL GA AL; Henry, Jan 1887, 13; Charley, Feb 1896, 4; Fred, May 1898, 2.

Children of John Sexton and Martha Stokes are:

Haywood³ Sexton, born Dec 1865 in AL. He married Mary A. ???; born Dec 1869 in AL.

Notes for Haywood Sexton:
1900 census, Fayette Co., AL, Berry Beat No. 4, p. 49B, 43/43: H-?- (unreadable) Sexton, Dec. 1865, age 34, married 10 yrs; Mary A., Dec 1869, age 30, 5 children, 4 living; Pleas L., Dec. 1892, 7; Ader E., Oct 1898, 2; Julis, Mar 1899, 1; Samuel J., brother, Sept 1870, age 29; Arney? Horton, male, servant, 1881, age 18; Vester Raney, male, servant, Dec. 1875, age 24.

ii.

Yancey O. Sexton, born 24 Jul 1867; died 23 May 1910 in Fayette Co., AL (Source: Viewed by J. C. Otts, Tombstone, 22 Jun 2000.). He married Martha A. Luke; born 16 Dec 1869 in Tennessee (Source: E-mail from Dennis Gurley <dlgjmk@bellsouth.net>, Nov. 2006.).

Notes for Yancey O. Sexton:
1900 Fayette Co., AL, census, Berry Beat No. 4, p. 48A, 28/29: Yancy O. Sexton, July 1867, 32 yrs old, married 11 years; Martha, July 1867, 32 yrs old, 6 children, 6 living, AL England, GA; Mary, 1886, 13; D-?- L. (daughter), Aug 1889, 10; Martha H., Apr 1892, 8; Perley, Oct 1894, 5; Anney, June 1896, 3; Nellie, Oct 1898, 1. [Note: Dennis L. Gurley believes Martha born Apr. 1892 is Mattie.]

1910 Berry, Fayette Co., AL, pct. 4, Apr. 25, 1910 by Robert L. Berry: Yancy Sexton, 45, AL; Martha, wife, 41, TN, Sissie, dau., 21, AL; Pearl, dau., 16, AL; Annie, dau., 13, AL; Nellie, dau., 11, AL; Dora, dau., 7, AL; Eva, dau., 4, AL; Willie M., dau., 2, AL; _?_ granddaughter, 2, AL. (1910 Census information from Dennis Gurley <dlgjmk@bellsouth.net>, Nov. 2006.)

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Yancey O. Sexton married Martha Luke, daughter of Alexander Luke (born in England) and Martha Frances Story/Storey. I see you don’t have her maiden name and thought that you could fill that in.
I am descended from one of Martha’s sisters, Sarah. You can check out my family tree on rootsweb.com for any other information you might want. (Ref: E-mail from Jennifer <jswalter@umich.edu>, Feb. 3, 2004.)

Notes for Martha A. Luke:
Parents: Alexander Luke (b. England) and Frances Story/Storey. (Ref: E-mail from Jennifer <jswalter@umich.edu>, Feb. 3, 2004.)

1920 census Jefferson Co., Alabama, Jan. 14 & 16, 1920: Martha Sexton, 50, widow; Dora E., dau., 16; Eva J., dau., 14; Willie Mae, dau., 12; Pearle FILER, 26, dau., widow; Lacey Lela Filer, dau., 7; Albert R. Filer, son, 5; Catherine H. Filer, dau., 2+. (Census information from Dennis Gurley)

iii.

Samuel J. Sexton, born 1877; died 1950 in Fayette Co., AL (Source: Viewed by J. C. Otts, Tombstone, 22 Jun 2000.). He married Hassie ???; born 1880; died 1950 in Fayette Co., AL (Source: Viewed by J. C. Otts, Tombstone, 22 Jun 2000.).

Notes for Samuel J. Sexton:
1900 census, Fayette Co., AL, Berry Beat No. 4, p. 49B, 43/43: H-?- (unreadable) Sexton, Dec. 1865, age 34, married 10 yrs; Mary A., Dec 1869, age 30, 5 children, 4 living; Pleas L., Dec. 1892, 7; Ader E., Oct 1898, 2; Julis, Mar 1899, 1; Samuel J., brother, Sept 1870, age 29; Arney? Horton, male, servant, 1881, age 18; Vester Raney, male, servant, Dec. 1875, age 24.

3. James² Sexton (Thomas¹) was born Abt. 1826 in AL, and died 08 Mar 1863 in Chattanooga, TN (Source: Hendrix, Beasey S. Jr. Tuskaloosa's Own, A Short History and Muster Roll of Confederate Units, from Tuskaloosa Co., Alabama, p. 45.). He married Quensady Mattox 08 Jul 1847 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. She was born Abt. 1833 in GA, and died Aft. 1880.

Notes for James Sexton:
James is listed on Roll of Co. G, 41st Regt. AL Infantry organized at Tuscaloosa, AL, April 1862. He died at Chattanooga, TN 3 March 1863. I've found no pension application from his wife.

1850 Tuscaloosa Co., AL Census has James Sexton 24 AL, Queene Anna 17 GA, Silas G. 2 GA, Sarah Jane 1 GA.

1855 Tuscaloosa Co., AL, census index by Pauline Jones Gandrud - 2 males under 21, 1 male over 21, 1 female over 21 (p. 38).

1860 Tuscaloosa Co., AL census, Western Dist. HH 674 James 31 farm manager AL, Queen 29 GA, Silas 11 AL, Wm. T. 6 AL, Martha 3 AL.

Patent issued to James Sexton on 2 July 1860 for the NE1/4NW1/4 sec. 3, T. 20 S., R. 11 W., 40 acres. This property was later mortgaged by Ellen Sexton (Deed Book 7, p. 428). It was also included in the real estate sold at public auction to settle her estate (E2NW4 sec. 3, T. 20, R. 11). Land purchased by Brown L. Bigham, husband of Mahaley Sexton. Need to get dates. (Ref: Orphans Court Minute Book 9, p. 48, 495, 577.

Notes for Quensady Mattox:
She is listed in the household of her son Silas on the 1880 Marion Co., AL, census.

Marriage Notes for James Sexton and Quensady Mattox:
Marriage Records of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, 1823-1860, by Pauline Jones Gandrud, The Milestone Press, Memphis, TN, 1968. Performed by Joel Rushing.

Children of James Sexton and Quensady Mattox are:

Silas Gaines³ Sexton (Source: Mollie E. Stinson, Hillsboro, TX, Correspondence, (15 Sept 1999), "Electronic."), born 16 Dec 1848; died 11 Mar 1881 in Marion Co., AL (Source: Mollie E. Stinson, Hillsboro, TX, Correspondence, (15 Sept 1999), "Electronic."). He married Eugenia D. Johnston; born 18 Sep 1851 in AL; died 11 Mar 1909 in Marion Co., AL.

Notes for Silas Gaines Sexton:
According to information from David Sexton, Silas and family are listed on 1880 Marion Co., AL, census (Beat 8). Mother Queensada is listed in household.

Following description of Silas Sexton from letter received from Mollie Stinson, Hillsboro, TX 76645 (Sept. 1999) who received the information from Opaleen Sexton Hawkins: "This Silas G. was a peaceful man until drunk then he became belligerent and would provoke a fight. He did get drunk and provoke a fight and had his intestines carved out. They fell on the ground and were put back in. Then he took pneumonia and died. (Unknown how much time elapsed.) William Curtis took over. (Dad said William Curtis was 10, but if the dates are correct he was nearly nine.) At any rate W. C. did not go to school and could not read or write, but had the first radio, refrigerator, etc.! Aunt Rosa read everything in the newspaper to him so he was always aware of everything going on."

Also researching this family is Susan Harris (Aug. 2006).
E-mail - sunnie_29f@yahoo.com

Physical description: Short, stocky, with dark beard.

1880 Marion Co., AL, census, p. 103C. Source: FHL Film 1254023. National Archives Film T9-0023: Silas SEXTON, farmer, 30, AL GA GA; Eugeinia [sic], 29, AL NC SC; William, 8, MS AL AL; Mary, 7, AL AL AL; Laura, 6, AL AL AL; John, 4, AL AL AL; Beldomus (dau.), 2 months, AL AL AL; Queensada, MOTHER, 50, AL AL AL

Notes for Eugenia D. Johnston:
Information on descendants of Silas and Eugenia from LaHonda Jo Morgan <morganet@televar.com> on 3 Sept 1999.

Buried as E. D. Sexton near her parents John and Mary "Polly" Price Johnston (Ref: Mollie Stinson <CrescentJ2@hillsboro.net> 18 Feb 2005.

Physical description: Heavy with black hair.

21	ii.	Sarah Jane Sexton, born Abt. 1850.
22	iii.	William T. Sexton, born Abt. 1854.
23	iv.	Martha Sexton, born Abt. 1857.

4. Flournor² Sexton (Thomas¹) was born 1829 in AL. He married Mahala Jane Stradly 15 Dec 1847 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. She was born 1829 in AL.

Notes for Flournor Sexton:
1850 Tuscaloosa Co., AL, census - F. 21 AL, Mahala Jane 21 AL, Martha Frances 1 AL. Next household was James Sexton 24 AL, Queene Anna 17 GA, Silas G. 2 GA, Sarah Jane 1 GA.

1860 Eastern Division Monroe Co., MS, census, p. 416 - F. Sexton 28 AL, Mehala 26 AL, Martha 10 AL, James 8 AL, unreadable male 4 AL, Robert A. 2 AL.

1870 Monroe Co., Arkansas, Roll 59 Book 1, p. 90b, image 14 of 20 at Genealogy.com. Census taken June 27, 1870. HH141/139 - Flournoy Sexton, 45, farmer, personal property $250, cannot read or write, born AL; Mahaly, 37, AL; James, 18, Miss., farm laborer; Benjamin, 16, Mississippi, farm laborer; Robert, 12, Mississippi, farm laborer; ?Je/iff, female, 8, Mississippi; Minnie, 6, Mississippi.

1880 Duncan, Monroe Co., Arkansas census. Source: FHL Film 1254051 National Archives Film T9-0051, page 330A. S. D. HIATT, 40, OH KY VA, brick mason; Martha F. [probably daughter of Flournoy but need to check marriage records], 30, relationship to head of household listed as "Other;" AL AL AL; Kentucky, dau., 5, AR OH AL; Garnet, dau., 4, AR OH AL; Virginia, dau., 3, MS OH AL; unnamed son, 1 month, AR OH AL; Andy JOHNSTON, relationship "Other," 17, MS (birth place of parents unlisted), labor on brickyard; Flernay SEXTON, relationship "Other," 50, AL AL AL, farming; Mary, relationship "Other," 48, AL AL AL, keeping house.

Marriage Notes for Flournor Sexton and Mahala Stradly:
Marriage Records of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, 1823-1860, by Pauline Jones Gandrud, The Milestone Press, Memphis, TN, 1968. Performed by Stephen B. Russell.

Gandrud's note mentions deed recorded 20 Aug. 1850 from Nathan Stradley, Flurnoy Sexton and Mahala J. Sexton. Need to check this deed.

Children of Flournor Sexton and Mahala Stradly are:

Martha Frances³ Sexton, born Abt. 1849 in AL. She married L. D. Hiatt 10 Feb 1870 in Monroe Co., Arkansas.

Notes for L. D. Hiatt:
Marriage record taken from Monroe Co., Arkansas web site at Rootsweb. The letters "L" and "S" often are confused in old documents. I believe this is the same person as in the 1880 census.

1880 Duncan, Monroe Co., Arkansas census. Source: FHL Film 1254051 National Archives Film T9-0051, page 330A. S. D. HIATT, 40, OH KY VA, brick mason; Martha F. [probably daughter of Flournoy but need to check marriage records], 30, relationship to head of household listed as "Other;" AL AL AL; Kentucky, dau., 5, AR OH AL; Garnet, dau., 4, AR OH AL; Virginia, dau., 3, MS OH AL; unnamed son, 1 month, AR OH AL; Andy JOHNSTON, relationship "Other," 17, MS (birth place of parents unlisted), labor on brickyard; Flernay SEXTON, relationship "Other," 50, AL AL AL, farming; Mary, relationship "Other," 48, AL AL AL, keeping house.

Marriage Notes for Martha Sexton and L. Hiatt:
Marriage Record Book D, p. 25, as shown on the Monroe Co., Arkansas web site at http://www.rootsweb.com/~armonro2/mrbd/mrbdpg:25.htm on March 21, 2003.
Marriage performed by G. B. Walker J.P. Jackson Township.

25	ii.	James Sexton, born Abt. 1852 in AL.
26	iii.	Benjanim Sexton, born Abt. 1856 in Mississippi.
27	iv.	Robert A. Sexton, born Abt. 1858 in Mississippi.
28	v.	Female Sexton, born Abt. 1862 in Mississippi.
29	vi.	Minnie Sexton, born Abt. 1864 in Mississippi.

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