Family Group Sheet
NameWilliam Thomas Sexton, 3C4R
Birth12 Jul 1873 or 1874, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death3 Apr 1930, Bath Co., Kentucky
FatherMartin Prinston Sexton (?1843-1913)
MotherMary Ann Tincher (1836-1915)
Marriageabt 1893
SpouseAmanda Sarah Copher
Birth4 Jun 1875, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death7 Jul 1963, Mt. Sterling, Montgomery Co., Kentucky
FatherJacob Copher (1848-1906)
MotherSarah Elizabeth Craig (1847-1935)
Notes for William Thomas Sexton
Be careful not to confuse him with William Floyd Sexton born Jan 1873, son of William Martin Sexton and Martha Jane Nelson, who married Amanda Jane Carpenter and lived in Elliott Co.
His death certificate records William T. Sexton, age 50 years 8 months 22 days, born 12 July 1879 in Ky, died 3 Apr 1930 in Owingsville, Bath Co., Ky, farmer, married, husband of Amanda Sexton, father Martin Sexton, mother’s maiden name Mary Tincher, both born in Ky, cause of death carcinoma of bowels, informant Thos Copher, burial in Owingsville Cem.
The reported birthdate is inconsistent with census records.
His death certificate records William T. Sexton, age 50 years 8 months 22 days, born 12 July 1879 in Ky, died 3 Apr 1930 in Owingsville, Bath Co., Ky, farmer, married, husband of Amanda Sexton, father Martin Sexton, mother’s maiden name Mary Tincher, both born in Ky, cause of death carcinoma of bowels, informant Thos Copher, burial in Owingsville Cem.
The reported birthdate is inconsistent with census records.
Census Notes for William Thomas & Amanda Sarah (Family)
1900 census of Bath Co., Ky, Owingsville precinct, enumerated 5 June, lists on p. 4B as household #73:
Allen, Frank, 41, b. June 1858, single, farmer; Sexton, William, boarder, 26, b. July 1874, farm hand; Amanda, wife, 24, b. Apr 1876, married 7 years, mother of 0 children, 0 living. All born Ky Ky Ky.
I have not found this family in 1910.
1920 census of Bath Co., Ky, Owingsville precinct, enumerated 17 Jan, lists on p. 9A as family #155/156:
Sexton, W. T., 45, farmer; Amanda, 44, wife. Both born Ky Ky Ky.
Allen, Frank, 41, b. June 1858, single, farmer; Sexton, William, boarder, 26, b. July 1874, farm hand; Amanda, wife, 24, b. Apr 1876, married 7 years, mother of 0 children, 0 living. All born Ky Ky Ky.
I have not found this family in 1910.
1920 census of Bath Co., Ky, Owingsville precinct, enumerated 17 Jan, lists on p. 9A as family #155/156:
Sexton, W. T., 45, farmer; Amanda, 44, wife. Both born Ky Ky Ky.
