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Richard Thomas Layton (1875 - 1937)

Richard Thomas "Tommye" Layton
Born in Simpson County, Mississippi, United Statesmap
[spouse(s) unknown]
Died at age 62 in Simpson County, Mississippi, United Statesmap
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Richard Layton is buried in Old Good Hope Cemetery.

Biography

Richard Thomas Layton [1] was born on Feb 22, 1875 in Simpson County, Mississippi, USA as the sixth child of Thomas Madison Layton and Lucy Ann Smith. [2] [3]

He had seven siblings, namely: William A, Alice Jane, Massoura A., Rosetta, Palistine, Rosena, and Lucy E.

He died on Apr 03, 1937 in Simpson County, Mississippi, USA (Age at Death: 62). [4] [5]

When he was 23, he married Mary Bell "Mollie" Myrick on Jan 02, 1899 in Simpson County, Mississippi, USA (also based upon 1900 census). [6]

After her death and when he was 54, he married Callie Garrett about 1930 (based upon 1930 census).

Richard Thomas Layton lived in Beat 1, Simpson, Mississippi, USA in 1880 (Age: 6; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son).

He lived in Beat 1, Simpson, Mississippi, USA in 1900 (Age: 26; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head).

He lived in Weathersby, Simpson, Mississippi, USA in 1910 (Age: 36; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Head).

He lived in Simpson County, Mississippi, USA between 1917–1918 (Age: 44).

He lived in Beat 1, Simpson, Mississippi, USA in 1920 (Age: 46; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head).

He lived in Beat 1, Beat 1, Simpson, Mississippi, USA in 1930 (StreetAddress: Good Hope and Magee Road; Age: 56; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: No; CanReadWrite: Yes; ClassofWorker: Working on own account; EnumerationDistrict: 0006; HomeOwnership: Owned; IsEmployed: Yes; LiveOnFarm: Yes; OwnedRadio: No; RegistrationDistrict: 0006; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Head; Occupation: Farmer). Race: (White) Unknown: (General Farm)

He was buried in Magee, Simpson, Mississippi, USA (Old Good Hope Cemetery). [7]

Richard Thomas Layton and Callie Garrett [8] had no children.

Richard Thomas Layton and Mary Bell "Mollie" Myrick [9] had the following children:

  1. Eugie Thomas Layton was born on Jul 23, 1900 in Mississippi, USA. He died on Jul 20, 1974 in Magee, Simpson, Mississippi, USA (Magee General Hospital; Age at Death: 73). [10]
  2. Richard Vyron Layton was born on Dec 08, 1901 in Mississippi, USA. He died on May 03, 1960 (at home Pleasant Hill community; Age at Death: 58). [11]
  3. Claude W. Layton was born on Jul 26, 1903 in Mississippi, USA. He died on Nov 23, 1948 in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA (a Jackson hospital; Age at Death: 45). [12]
  4. Otha W. Layton was born on Apr 09, 1905 in Mississippi, USA. He died on Nov 18, 1971 in Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, USA (Age at Death: 66). [13] [14]
  5. Estus Layton was born on Jul 31, 1907 in Mississippi, USA. He died on Aug 08, 1988 in Magee, Simpson, Mississippi, USA (at home; Age at Death: 81). [15]
  6. Annie Belle Craft was born on Sep 16, 1909 in Simpson County, Mississippi, USA. She died on Oct 27, 1953 in Mississippi, USA (traveling from Magee to Jackson; Age at Death: 44). [16] [17]
  7. Wilda Layton was born on Aug 22, 1911 in Mississippi, USA. She died on Sep 09, 1999 in Magee, Simpson, Mississippi, USA (Hillcrest Nursing Home; Age at Death: 88). [18]
  8. Baby Girl Layton was born and died on Aug 28, 1913 in Simpson County, Mississippi, USA. [19] [20]
  9. James Edward "Jimmy" Layton Sr was born on Aug 07, 1914 in Mississippi, USA. He died on Jun 29, 1990 in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA (St. Dominic Hospital; Age at Death: 75). [21]
  10. Baby Girl Layton was born and died on Aug 11, 1919. [22]
RICHARD THOMAS LAYTON [4]

"Twas near the dawn of day, on April 3, 1937, the Death Angel crept softly into our midst and carried our dear father's soul safely on high with our Heavenly Father, who giveth and taketh life.

Father was born February 22, 1874, being 63 years of age at the time of his death. He lived his entire life in Simpson county.

He was first married to Miss Mollie Myrick in the year 1899; to this union were born six sons and three daughters, one daughter having died in infancy, and our mother, who died in 1828.

He later married Miss Callie Garrett, who, with his eight children, Eugie T. Layton, Magee; Vyron Layton, Magee, Claude Layton, Jackson, Otha Layton, Laurel; Estus Layton, Jimmie Layton, Mrs. Marvin Craft and Mrs. Olon Craft, of Magee; one sister, Mrs. A. P. Bruce, thirteen grandchildren and a host of other relatives are left to mourn his passing.

Source: Simpson County News, 03 Jun 1937, Thu, Page 4

Research Notes

His birth year is in question. His WWI draft card has Feb 22, 1873. His death certificate and obituary has Feb 22, 1874. His headstone has Feb 22, 1875. Bishop-4082 23:17, 20 February 2018 (EST)

Sources

  1. "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZZ1-RDV : 12 December 2014), Richard Thomas Layton, 1917-1918; citing Simpson County, Mississippi, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,683,983.
  2. MS DC: 37-07713
  3. Obituary for Richard Thomas Layton 3 Clipped from Clarion-Ledger, 11 Apr 1937, Sun, Page 5
  4. 4.0 4.1 Obituary for Richard Thomas Layton Clipped from Simpson County News, 03 Jun 1937, Thu, Page 4
  5. Obituary for Richard Thomas Layton 2 Clipped from Clarion-Ledger, 11 Apr 1937, Sun, Page 2
  6. Simpson County Marriages: "J - L" Surnames TEXT: Layton, Richard -- Myrick, Mary B. -- 02 Jan 1899
  7. "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVK2-2CHB : 13 December 2015), Richard Thomas Layton, 1937; Burial, Martinville, Simpson, Mississippi, United States of America, Old Good Hope Cemetery; citing record ID 47631040, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
  8. Obituary for Callie Garrett Layton Clipped from The Magee Courier, 24 Jan 1985, Thu, Page 22
  9. Card of Thanks Mary Bell Myrick Layton family Clipped from Simpson County News, 20 Sep 1928, Thu, Page 4
  10. Obituary for Eugie Thomas Layton Clipped from Simpson County News, 25 Jul 1974, Thu, Page 13
  11. Obituary for Richard Vyron Layton Clipped from Simpson County News, 05 May 1960, Thu, Page 1
  12. Obituary for Claude W Layton Clipped from Simpson County News, 09 Dec 1948, Thu, Page 8
  13. "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J5MB-4YM : 20 May 2014), Otha Layton, Nov 1971; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
  14. "Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JKQC-S48 : 15 February 2018), Otha W. Layton, 18 Nov 1971; citing reference cn 29111, Department of Health, Montgomery; FHL microfilm 2,051,657.
  15. Obituary for Estus Layton Clipped from Simpson County News, 11 Aug 1988, Thu, Page 7
  16. Obituary for Annie Belle Layton Craft Clipped from Clarion-Ledger, 28 Oct 1953, Wed, Page 12
  17. Obituary for Annie Belle Layton Craft 2 Clipped from The Magee Courier, 29 Oct 1953, Thu, Page 1
  18. Obituary for Wilda Layton Craft Clipped from Clarion-Ledger, 11 Sep 1999, Sat, Main Edition, Page 15
  19. MS DC: 13-15441
  20. Headstone Inscription: Inf. Dau of R.T. & Molly Layton Aug 28, 1913
  21. Obituary for James Edward Layton Sr Clipped from The Magee Courier, 05 Jul 1990, Thu, Page 13
  22. Need source
  • Headstone
  • "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X9M8-QV7 : accessed 21 February 2018), Richard T Layton, Beat 1, Simpson, Mississippi, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 6, sheet 6B, line 78, family 121, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1165; FHL microfilm 2,340,900.
  • "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNTF-ZMC : accessed 21 February 2018), Richard T Layton, Beat 1, Simpson, Mississippi, United States; citing ED 132, sheet 3A, line 29, family 44, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 893; FHL microfilm 1,820,893.
  • "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MPDL-TDN : accessed 21 February 2018), Tom Layton, Weathersby, Simpson, Mississippi, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 122, sheet 9A, family 24, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 758; FHL microfilm 1,374,771.
  • "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9F9-Y8C : accessed 21 February 2018), Rich T Layton, Beat 1, Simpson, Mississippi, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 94, sheet 11B, family 194, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,827.
  • "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4PS-PN3 : 12 August 2017), Richard T Layton in household of Thos M Layton, Beat 1, Simpson, Mississippi, United States; citing enumeration district ED 99, sheet 199A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0664; FHL microfilm 1,254,664.




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My mom is the daughter of Wilda Layton Craft she said that grandpas Tommy’s was married to Mollie Myrick Layton
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