Family Group Sheet
NameJoseph H. Sexton, 2C5R
Birth29 May 1850, Kentucky
Death3 Dec 1927, Ringos Mills, Fleming Co., Kentucky
FatherStephen B. Sexton (~1805-)
MotherMartha [Sexton] (~1805-)
Other spousesMary Elizabeth Prater
Marriage20 Dec 1903, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseSarah L. Brown
Birth15 Feb 1875, Elliott Co., Kentucky
Death30 Jun 1942, Fleming Co., Kentucky
FatherWiley Jefferson Brown (~1842-)
MotherDolly Crum (~1846-)
Other spousesGeorge Darnell
Children
1 MClyde Oliver Sexton, 3C4R
Birth5 Oct 1905, Fleming Co., Kentucky
Death27 Jun 1929, Fleming Co., Kentucky
SpouseDora Catherine Johnson
2 MGlenn Sexton, 3C4R
Birthabt 1910, Fleming Co., Kentucky
Notes for Joseph H. Sexton
His death certificate records Joe Sexton, age 77, born 29 May 1850 in Kentucky, died 3 Dec 1927 in Fleming Co., Ky, married, parents unknown, cause of death blood poison due to chronic prostatis, informant Mrs. Sexton, Ringos Mills, Ky, burial in Fairview, Ky.
Census
In 1900 Joseph is living with his brother Enoch, along with his son Asa from his marriage to Ellen Highley. He is recorded as married 2 years (which would be his marriage to Mary E. Gee), but no wife is living with him.
1900 census of Fleming Co., Ky, district 5, enumerated 18 June, lists on p. 10B as family #204/205:
Sexton, Enoch, 55, b. Sep 1844, b. Ky Ireland Ky; Susan, wife, 38, b. Oct 1861, married 5 years, mother of 2 children, 2 living; Adkins, Lucy A., stepdau, 15, b. Jan 1885; Sexton, Ida M., dau, 5, b. May 1895; Joseph H., brother, 50, married 2 years, b. Ky Ireland Ky; Asa W., nephew, 10, b. May 1890.
1900 census of Fleming Co., Ky, district 5, enumerated 18 June, lists on p. 10B as family #204/205:
Sexton, Enoch, 55, b. Sep 1844, b. Ky Ireland Ky; Susan, wife, 38, b. Oct 1861, married 5 years, mother of 2 children, 2 living; Adkins, Lucy A., stepdau, 15, b. Jan 1885; Sexton, Ida M., dau, 5, b. May 1895; Joseph H., brother, 50, married 2 years, b. Ky Ireland Ky; Asa W., nephew, 10, b. May 1890.
Notes for Sarah L. Brown
Elliott Co., Ky birth report lists Sarah L. Brown, born 15 Feb 1875 in Elliott Co., father Wily J. Brown, mother’s maiden name Dolly Crum.
Her death certificate records Sarah L. Sexton, age 68 years 4 months 28 days, born 16 Feb 1874 in Ky, died 30 June 1942 in Fleming Co., Ky, widow, father W. J. Brown, mother’s maiden name Dolly Crumb, both born in Ky, cause of death old dry fibrulous T.B., informant Nick Brown, Sharky, Ky, burial in Pis. gy.
Her death certificate records Sarah L. Sexton, age 68 years 4 months 28 days, born 16 Feb 1874 in Ky, died 30 June 1942 in Fleming Co., Ky, widow, father W. J. Brown, mother’s maiden name Dolly Crumb, both born in Ky, cause of death old dry fibrulous T.B., informant Nick Brown, Sharky, Ky, burial in Pis. gy.
Notes for Joseph H. & Sarah L. (Family)
Rowan Co., Ky, marriage book 4, p. 401, records the marriage of Joseph H. Sexton, 52, 4th marriage, residence Ringos Mills, born in Morgan Co., father born in Ireland, mother born in Bath Co., to Sarah Darnoll, residence Nici, Ky, born in and both parents born in Elliott Co., at Saraha Darnol’s by E. C. Sexton, witnesses Frank Hamilton and Rose Hamilton.
Census
1910 census of Fleming Co., Ky, Hillsboro precinct, enumerated 2 May, lists on p. 12B as family #227/228 (the last family in the district):
Sexton, Joseph, 59, farmer; Sarah, wife, 36, 2nd marriage for both, married 6 years, mother of 5 children, 2 living; Asa, son, 19; Zetta D., dau, 8; Clyde, son, 4. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Fleming Co., Ky, Hillsboro precinct, enumerated 4 Feb, lists on p. 15B as family #296/297:
Secton, Joseph, 68, farmer; Sarah, wife, 50; Clyde, son, 12; Glenn, son, 9; Darnal, Zettie, stepdau, 20. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Sexton, Joseph, 59, farmer; Sarah, wife, 36, 2nd marriage for both, married 6 years, mother of 5 children, 2 living; Asa, son, 19; Zetta D., dau, 8; Clyde, son, 4. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Fleming Co., Ky, Hillsboro precinct, enumerated 4 Feb, lists on p. 15B as family #296/297:
Secton, Joseph, 68, farmer; Sarah, wife, 50; Clyde, son, 12; Glenn, son, 9; Darnal, Zettie, stepdau, 20. All born Ky Ky Ky.
