Family Group Sheet
NameJames “Jim” William Sexton, Half 2C4R
Birth5 Mar 1879, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Birth1879, Kentucky
Death16 Nov 1949, Morgan Co., Kentucky
BurialNew Alfrey Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherObediah S. Sexton (1850-)
MotherEmily E. Brown (1853-)
Other spousesRosa C. Bowman
Marriage7 Jun 1914, Morgan Co., Kentucky
SpouseMyrtle Perry
Birth22 Jun 1891, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death6 Dec 1948
BurialNew Alfrey Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherWillis Green Perry (1853-1948)
MotherLucy J. Sargent (1857-1923)
Other spousesMr. Utterback
Children
1 MKermit R. [Utterback] Sexton (Stepchild of father (child of mother)), Half 3C3R
Birth1 Jan 1911, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death23 Jan 1992, Wyandotte, Wayne Co., Michigan
SpouseBessie Mae Roberts
2 FGrace Sexton, Half 3C3R
Birth24 Feb 1915, Morgan Co., Kentucky
3 MWillis M. Sexton, Half 3C3R
Birth12 Feb 1916, Rowan Co., Kentucky
4 FLucy E. Sexton, Half 3C3R
Birth12 Sep 1917, Rowan Co., Kentucky
5 MGlenmore Sexton (Died as Infant), Half 3C3R
Birth17 Sep 1918, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death29 Jun 1919, Rowan Co., Kentucky
6 FAllene L. Sexton, Half 3C3R
Birth28 Feb 1920, Rowan Co., Kentucky
7 MTommy Roy Sexton, Half 3C3R
Birth15 Jun 1921, Morgan Co., Kentucky
8 FElizabeth M. Sexton, Half 3C3R
Birth9 May 1924, Rowan Co., Kentucky
9 MDenzil H. Sexton, Half 3C3R
Birth2 Dec 1927, Rowan Co., Kentucky
10 FGeneva P. Sexton , Half 3C3R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
Notes for James “Jim” William Sexton
His WW I draft registration card, filed 12 Sep 1918, records James William Sexton, age 39, residence Craney, Rowan Co., Ky, born 5 March 1879, farming, self employed, nearest relative Myrtle Sexton, same address.
His death certificate (Vol. 53, #26308) records James William Sexton, age 70 years 8 months 11 days, widowed, born 5 March 1879 in Rowan Co., died 16 Nov 1949 in Morgan Co., father Obidah Sexton, mother’s maiden name Emily Brown, cause of death coronary disease, informant Ora Moore, Craney, Ky, burial in Hargis Cemetery.
His gravestone says James Will Sexton, 1879 - 1949. He is buried with his second wife Myrtle Perry, with the dates 1891-1948. I cannot find a record for her in the Kentucky death index.
His death certificate (Vol. 53, #26308) records James William Sexton, age 70 years 8 months 11 days, widowed, born 5 March 1879 in Rowan Co., died 16 Nov 1949 in Morgan Co., father Obidah Sexton, mother’s maiden name Emily Brown, cause of death coronary disease, informant Ora Moore, Craney, Ky, burial in Hargis Cemetery.
His gravestone says James Will Sexton, 1879 - 1949. He is buried with his second wife Myrtle Perry, with the dates 1891-1948. I cannot find a record for her in the Kentucky death index.
Census
1910 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Farmers precinct, enumerated 19 April, lists on p. 2B as family #20/21:
Sexton, Jim W., 31; Rosie, 30, first marriage for both, married 13 years, mother of 7 children, 5 living; Ovie D., son, 11; Will H., son, 8; Iva, dau, 7; Myrtle, dau, 3; Sylvia, dau, 1 1/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, precinct #9 (Wagoner), lists as family #25/28:
Sexton, J. W., 40; Myrtle, 26; Obie, 20; Henry, 17; Iva, 16; Myrtle, 12; Sylva, 10; Kermit, 9; Nella, 8; Gracie, 4; Willie, 3; Lucy, 2; Emma, 69, mother.
Obie through Sylva, as well as Nella, are children of Jim’s first wife Rosa. Kermit is a son of Myrtle by her first marriage. Gracie through Lucy are children of Jim and Myrtle.
1930 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Farmers precinct, enumerated 4 April, lists on p. 1A as family #1, on Slab Camp Road:
Sexton, J. W., 51, age at first marriage 19, farmer; Murtie, wife, 38, age at first marriage 24; Will H., son, 31; Iva, son, 26; Grace, dau, 25; Willis, dau, 15; Lucy E., son, 14; Allene, dau, 12; Elizabeth, dau, 10; Roy, son, 8; Obe, son, 6. All born Ky Ky Ky.
There is something wrong with this listing. A lot of the ages and genders seem to be shifted onto the wrong rows. I think the “dau, 15” is meant for Grace, the “son, 14” is meant for Willis, the “dau, 12” is meant for Lucy, and the “dau, 10” is meant for Allene. Elizabeth should be 6, and younger than Roy. Obe may be a grandson or a nephew, since Jim had a son named Obe born in 1898 by his first wife.
Sexton, Jim W., 31; Rosie, 30, first marriage for both, married 13 years, mother of 7 children, 5 living; Ovie D., son, 11; Will H., son, 8; Iva, dau, 7; Myrtle, dau, 3; Sylvia, dau, 1 1/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, precinct #9 (Wagoner), lists as family #25/28:
Sexton, J. W., 40; Myrtle, 26; Obie, 20; Henry, 17; Iva, 16; Myrtle, 12; Sylva, 10; Kermit, 9; Nella, 8; Gracie, 4; Willie, 3; Lucy, 2; Emma, 69, mother.
Obie through Sylva, as well as Nella, are children of Jim’s first wife Rosa. Kermit is a son of Myrtle by her first marriage. Gracie through Lucy are children of Jim and Myrtle.
1930 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Farmers precinct, enumerated 4 April, lists on p. 1A as family #1, on Slab Camp Road:
Sexton, J. W., 51, age at first marriage 19, farmer; Murtie, wife, 38, age at first marriage 24; Will H., son, 31; Iva, son, 26; Grace, dau, 25; Willis, dau, 15; Lucy E., son, 14; Allene, dau, 12; Elizabeth, dau, 10; Roy, son, 8; Obe, son, 6. All born Ky Ky Ky.
There is something wrong with this listing. A lot of the ages and genders seem to be shifted onto the wrong rows. I think the “dau, 15” is meant for Grace, the “son, 14” is meant for Willis, the “dau, 12” is meant for Lucy, and the “dau, 10” is meant for Allene. Elizabeth should be 6, and younger than Roy. Obe may be a grandson or a nephew, since Jim had a son named Obe born in 1898 by his first wife.
Notes for Myrtle Perry
The dates 1891 - 1948 are from her gravestone. I cannot find a death record for her.
Notes for James “Jim” William & Myrtle (Family)
Morgan Co., Ky marriage records list the marriage on 7 June 1914 of J. W. Sexton and Mertie Perry.
