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Descendants of Jesse Roland Clanton
1 Jesse Roland Clanton b: May 03, 1835 in Henry Co., VA d: February 11, 1896 in Barrows Mill, VA
. +Nannie H. King b: September 06, 1841 in Henry Co., VA d: April 14, 1867 in Henry Co., VA m: March 07, 1861
2 Willie C. Clanton b: June 27, 1862
.... +Harriet Taylor
*2nd Wife of Willie C. Clanton:
.... +Carrie Pratt
... 3 Kinnie K. Clanton
... 3 Clarence L. Clanton
... 3 Mainard Clanton
2 Thomas T. Clanton b: January 03, 1867 d: October 01, 1867
*2nd Wife of Jesse Roland Clanton:
. +Sarah Columbus King b: February 09, 1847 in Henry Co., VA d: June 19, 1907 in Roanoke, VA m: October 14, 1869
2 Mary T. Clanton b: October 23, 1870
2 Sallie S. Clanton b: September 19, 1872
.... +Gabriel Breckenridge Hylton b: 1858 in Patrick Co, VA m: October 16, 1912
2 Lillie R. Clanton b: June 16, 1874 d: November 12, 1895
2 George Columbus Clanton b: August 05, 1877 in Henry Co., Virginia d: June 22, 1922
.... +Minnie G. Martin b: November 29, 1880 d: May 1978 in Tappahannock, VA
... 3 Elizabeth Clanton
... 3 George C. Clanton b: January 22, 1911 d: December 30, 1999
....... +Anna Frantz
... 3 Jesse Roland Clanton b: November 13, 1916 d: August 17, 1991 in Tappahannock, VA
....... +Edith Rogers
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2 Susan E. Clanton b: October 26, 1879 d: May 25, 1880
2 Nannie K. Clanton b: May 13, 1881 d: September 23, 1895
2 Jesse Turner Clanton b: August 05, 1884 d: 1944
.... +Mildred Carter b: in Leesville, VA
... 3 Jesse T Clanton b: January 31, 1918 d: July 1985 in Richmond, VA
... 3 Mildred Carter Clanton
....... +Irving Russell Berkness m: December 26, 1942 in Bruton Parish Church; Williamsburg, VA
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... *2nd Husband of Mildred Carter Clanton:
....... +Robert S. Ferguson m: Aft. 1943
... 3 John R Clanton
2 Robert Lee Clanton b: August 30, 1887 in Henry County, VA d: September 21, 1971 in Lynchburg, VA
.... +Olive Kathryn Harvey b: November 12, 1891 in Vandola, VA d: May 21, 1966 in Lynchburg, VA m: October 04, 1911 in Danville, VA
... 3 Living Clanton
... 3 Living Clanton
3 Robert Lee Clanton, Jr. b: July 24, 1914 in Altavista, VA d: May 1984 in Lynchburg, VA
2 Susan E. Clanton b: February 18, 1890 d: May 29, 1907
Looking for descendants of Jesse Roland Clanton or other Clanton kin of Henry County, VA origins.
Sue Clanton Simpson
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Descendants of Jesse Roland Clanton
Generation No. 1
1. JESSE ROLAND7 CLANTON (WILLIAM6, GEORGE5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM3, EDWARD2, EDWARD1) was born May 03, 1835 in Henry Co., VA, and died February 11, 1896 in Barrows Mill, VA. He married (1) NANNIE H. KING March 07, 1861, daughter of CAMILLUS KING and SARAH HYLTON. She was born September 06, 1841 in Henry Co., VA, and died April 14, 1867 in Henry Co., VA. He married (2) SARAH COLUMBUS KING October 14, 1869, daughter of COLUMBUS KING and SARAH STOCKTON. She was born February 09, 1847 in Henry Co., VA, and died June 19, 1907 in Roanoke, VA.
Notes for JESSE ROLAND CLANTON:
Name: Jesse R. Clanton, Company: F; Unit: 57 Virginia Infantry.; Rank - Induction: Private; Rank - Discharge: Private; Allegiance: Confederate
June 29, 1860 Census - Jesse R. is a 24 year old merchant in the southern district of Pittsylvania Co., VA.. He is boarding with a variety of folks - Joseph Robertson, a 68 year old farmer; William Shelton, 20, who is listed as an idiot; Martha Shelton, 40; Joseph D. Dobbs, 25 - merchant; George Griggs, 20; Bartholomew Grogan, 66 year old miller
In the 1870 census, (August 11) he has $2000 in real estate and a personal estate worth $300. Their postoffice is Horsepasture. He is a farmer and his wife, Sarah S is 22. Wiliam is 8.
In the 1880 Census, Jesse is a 45 year old farmer in Martinsville District. His wife Sarah C. is 33. Mary is 9, Sally is 7 and Lilly is 6 and George is 2. Sarah is shown as born in Missouri.
Notes for SARAH COLUMBUS KING:
1900 Census - Sallie C. Clanton is a 52 year old widow who is farming. She is in the Reed Creek District of Henry County, VA. Mary is 27 and Sallie is 26. Jesse T. is 15 and Robert L is 11. Bessie E. is 10. Sallie is listed as having had 9 children and 6 living. Sallie (King) Reynolds, her mother, is 81 and living with them. She is listed as having 2 children and 2 living.
Nickname: Sally or Lumbie
Children of JESSE CLANTON and NANNIE KING are:
2. i. WILLIE C.8 CLANTON, b. June 27, 1862.
ii. THOMAS T. CLANTON, b. January 03, 1867; d. October 01, 1867.
Children of JESSE CLANTON and SARAH KING are:
iii. MARY T.8 CLANTON, b. October 23, 1870.
iv. SALLIE S. CLANTON, b. September 19, 1872; m. GABRIEL BRECKENRIDGE HYLTON, October 16, 1912; b. 1858, Patrick Co, VA.
Notes for GABRIEL BRECKENRIDGE HYLTON:
In the 1910 census, Gabriel is 59, is single, and farming. His 78 year old mother, Mary A. Hylton is living with him. Mary is listed as having 3 children. Also, a 28 year old niece, Annie Gregory, is living there and I can't tell but it looks like she may have been divorced.
In the 1920 census, they are farming Mayo River District of Patrick County. He is 63 and she is 47. He is listed as Gabiel here.
In the 1930 Census, Breckenridge is 73 and Sallie is 57. They are farming in the Mayo River District of Patrick County. They didn't marry until he was 56 and she was 40.
v. LILLIE R. CLANTON, b. June 16, 1874; d. November 12, 1895.
3. vi. GEORGE COLUMBUS CLANTON, b. August 05, 1877, Henry Co., Virginia; d. June 22, 1922.
vii. SUSAN E. CLANTON, b. October 26, 1879; d. May 25, 1880.
viii. NANNIE K. CLANTON, b. May 13, 1881; d. September 23, 1895.
4. ix. JESSE TURNER CLANTON, b. August 05, 1884; d. 1944.
5. x. ROBERT LEE CLANTON, b. August 30, 1887, Henry County, VA; d. September 21, 1971, Lynchburg, VA.
xi. SUSAN E. CLANTON, b. February 18, 1890; d. May 29, 1907.
Generation No. 2
2. WILLIE C.8 CLANTON (JESSE ROLAND7, WILLIAM6, GEORGE5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM3, EDWARD2, EDWARD1) was born June 27, 1862. He married (1) HARRIET TAYLOR. He married (2) CARRIE PRATT.
Notes for WILLIE C. CLANTON:
1880 Census - William is 17 and living with his grandparents, Camillus and Sarah King in Horsepasture, VA. Camillus is 68 and Sarah is 56. They are farming.
1910 Census in Horsepasture, Henry Co. , VA - Willie C. is 47 and a farmer. His wife, Carrie, is 37. They have been married 8 years and have had 3 kids, 2 are living. It's hard to read their names, a daughter who is 7 and a son who is 2.
January 14 & 15, 1920 in Horsepasture - William is 56. his wife, Carrie, is 46. Kinnie K is 16. Clarence L. is 11 and Mainard C. is 7.
May 5, 1930 Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA - William is 66. his wife, Carrie, is 56. Age at marriage, he was 35 and she was 25. They live next to Hylton C. Clanton. It's on Moore's Mill Road maybe next to Mayo Road. Maynard is 18.
Children of WILLIE CLANTON and CARRIE PRATT are:
i. KINNIE K.9 CLANTON.
ii. CLARENCE L. CLANTON.
iii. MAINARD CLANTON.
3. GEORGE COLUMBUS8 CLANTON (JESSE ROLAND7, WILLIAM6, GEORGE5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM3, EDWARD2, EDWARD1) was born August 05, 1877 in Henry Co., Virginia, and died June 22, 1922. He married MINNIE G. MARTIN. She was born November 29, 1880, and died May 1978 in Tappahannock, VA.
Notes for GEORGE COLUMBUS CLANTON:
1910 Census in Danville - GC Clanton is a 33 year old transfer clerk at the depot. Minnie is 29 and they have been married 7 years. Elizabeth is 4. They live at 125 Campbell Street in Danville's 5th Ward. His sister, Sallie, is 37 and lives with them. Jesse also lives there and is 26.
WWI Draft Registration 1918 - George Columbus Clanton is 41, born Aug 5, 1877. He lives at 700 N. Main St. in Danville. He is an agent for Danville & Westwall (sp?) Company. He is 5'6" and 150 or 250 lbs. with brown eyes and dark hair.
In the Feb. 6, 1920 census, Patrick Co., VA - George is listed as a 40 year old hardware merchant in Stuart town in the Dan River Township of Patrick Co., VA. His wife's name (39) is hard to make out but close to Minnie. His daughter, Elizabeth is 14. George C, Jr is 7 and Jesse R is 3.
Burial: Stuart Cemetery #2; Stuart; Patrick County; Virginia, USA
Notes for MINNIE G. MARTIN:
1930 Census; May 6 - White Stone District; Lancaster - Minnie M. (or "W")Clanton is a 49 year old widow who is the proprietress of a hotel. Roland is 13. Minnie was 22 when wed. Live on "Irvington??" Road.
Children of GEORGE CLANTON and MINNIE MARTIN are:
i. ELIZABETH9 CLANTON.
6. ii. GEORGE C. CLANTON, b. January 22, 1911; d. December 30, 1999.
7. iii. JESSE ROLAND CLANTON, b. November 13, 1916; d. August 17, 1991, Tappahannock, VA.
4. JESSE TURNER8 CLANTON (JESSE ROLAND7, WILLIAM6, GEORGE5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM3, EDWARD2, EDWARD1) was born August 05, 1884, and died 1944. He married MILDRED CARTER. She was born in Leesville, VA.
Notes for JESSE TURNER CLANTON:
1900 Census - Jesse is 15 and listed as a farm laborer living with his mom, grandmother and siblings.
1910 Census - Jess is 26 and living in Danville with his brother GC Clanton; Sallie Clanton is also living there. 125 Campbell St. He is a clerk at the depot.
WWI Draft Registration 1918 - Jesse is 34, born August 5, 1884. He is a merchant at Clanton's Drug Store in Danville, VA. He is 5'11", 210 lbs. with brown eyes and dark hair.
1920 Census - Jesse is living in Danville, Ward 5. He is 35 and a druggist. Mildred is 27. They rent their home. Jesse Jr. is 1 and 11 months. Grace Lehwigh is a 16 year old black nurse living there.
1930 Census - Jesse is in Danville working at a drug store. Search needs to say "Clayton" He is 42 and Mildred is 36. They are living at 830 North Main. Jess Jr. is 12; Mildred C is 9 and Jack is 6. He owns his house and the value is either $10,000 or $16,000 - can't tell.
WWII Draft Registration - Residence - Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA; Birth - Martinsville, VA; Age - 57; Born August 5, 1884; Telephone 553J; Employer: College Pharmacy, Williamsburg; 5' 10", 190 lbs; brown eyes, gray hair; light complexion
More About JESSE TURNER CLANTON:
Fact 1: Pharmacist
Children of JESSE CLANTON and MILDRED CARTER are:
8. i. JESSE T9 CLANTON, b. January 31, 1918; d. July 1985, Richmond, VA.
9. ii. MILDRED CARTER CLANTON.
10. iii. JOHN R "Jack" CLANTON.
5. ROBERT LEE8 CLANTON (JESSE ROLAND7, WILLIAM6, GEORGE5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM3, EDWARD2, EDWARD1) was born August 30, 1887 in Henry County, VA, and died September 21, 1971 in Lynchburg, VA. He married OLIVE KATHRYN HARVEY October 04, 1911 in Danville, VA, daughter of WILLIAM HARVEY and MARY HINES. She was born November 12, 1891 in Vandola, VA, and died May 21, 1966 in Lynchburg, VA.
Notes for ROBERT LEE CLANTON:
In 1918 draft registration, they were living at 840 N. Main, Danville, VA. He lists occupation as registered druggist at Clanton's Drug in Danville. He is listed as medium height, medium build with brown eyes & black hair.
January 8, 1920; South Hill, Mecklenburg Co, VA - Robert L Clanton is 32. He is a druggist. Olive is 28. They are living at 62 Mecklenburg Ave. Robert is 6; F------ is 3. Their cook is Libby Mayo, age 20.
April 10, 1930 Census in Altavista, VA - Robert L Clanton is 40, married at 22. He is a pharmacist at a drug store. Olive is 37, married at 19. They are living at 312 Broad Street. Robert is 16; F----- is 13; P---- is 5. George Mergler, 27, and Effie Mergler, 29, are lodgers. George was married at 23. He was born in Ohio as were his parents. He is a shipping clerk at the Cedar Plant (Lane Co.) Effie was married at 25 and is a sales lady at a dry goods store, EA Smith's. She and her parents were born in North Carolina.
WWII Draft Registration, April 27, 1942 (signed by Elizabeth Davies) - RL is 5'7", 173 lbs with brown eyes and hair and light skin. He is living at 505 10th St. and gets mail at PO Box 432. He is employed at 500 Main St. in Altavista. He is 54.
More About ROBERT LEE CLANTON:
Education: Medical College of VA, Richmond, VA
Elected: Member of 1st Town Council for Altavista
Occupation: Pharmacist in Altavista, VA
Religion: Member of 1st Baptist Church
Residence: 505 10th St., Altavista, VA
Children of ROBERT CLANTON and OLIVE HARVEY are:
i. ROBERT LEE CLANTON, JR., b. July 24, 1914, Altavista, VA; d. May 1984, Lynchburg, VA.
ii. Living CLANTON (F)
iii. Living CLANTON (M)
Generation No. 3
6. GEORGE C.9 CLANTON (GEORGE COLUMBUS8, JESSE ROLAND7, WILLIAM6, GEORGE5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM3, EDWARD2, EDWARD1) was born January 22, 1911, and died December 30, 1999. He married ANNA FRANTZ.
Children of GEORGE CLANTON and ANNA FRANTZ are:
i. Living CLANTON (F)
ii. Living CLANTON (F)
7. JESSE ROLAND9 CLANTON (GEORGE COLUMBUS8, JESSE ROLAND7, WILLIAM6, GEORGE5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM3, EDWARD2, EDWARD1) was born November 13, 1916, and died August 17, 1991 in Tappahannock, VA. He married EDITH ROGERS.
Notes for JESSE ROLAND CLANTON:
More About JESSE ROLAND CLANTON:
Occupation: Hardware store
Child of JESSE CLANTON and EDITH ROGERS is:
i. Living CLANTON (M) .
8. JESSE T9 CLANTON (JESSE TURNER8, JESSE ROLAND7, WILLIAM6, GEORGE5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM3, EDWARD2, EDWARD1) was born January 31, 1918, and died July 1985 in Richmond, VA.
Notes for JESSE T CLANTON:
Children of JESSE T CLANTON are:
i. Living CLANTON (F)
ii. Living CLANTON (F) .
9. MILDRED CARTER9 CLANTON (JESSE TURNER8, JESSE ROLAND7, WILLIAM6, GEORGE5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM3, EDWARD2, EDWARD1) She married (1) IRVING RUSSELL BERKNESS December 26, 1942 in Bruton Parish Church; Williamsburg, VA, son of OLAF DANIEL BERKNESS. She married (2) ROBERT S. FERGUSON Aft. 1943.
Child of MILDRED CLANTON and IRVING BERKNESS is:
i. Living BERKNESS.
Child of MILDRED CLANTON and ROBERT FERGUSON is:
ii. Living FERGUSON.
10. JOHN R9 CLANTON (JESSE TURNER8, JESSE ROLAND7, WILLIAM6, GEORGE5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM3, EDWARD2, EDWARD1)
Children of JOHN R CLANTON are:
i. Living CLANTON (F) .
ii. Living CLANTON (M)
iii. Living CLANTON (F)
iv. Living CLANTON (F)
v. Living CLANTON (F) .
11. LIVING CLANTON (ROBERT LEE8, JESSE ROLAND7, WILLIAM6, GEORGE5, WILLIAM4, WILLIAM3, EDWARD2, EDWARD1) married LIVING GREGORY
Children are:
12. i. Living CLANTON (F)
13. ii. Living CLANTON (M)
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