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Martha A Bastain 1822–1903

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Bastain in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Dec 1822 · Jackson, Georgia, United States
Died 7 Apr 1903 · Chilton County, Alabama
Spouse James Washington Jim Collins Sr
Children Bina Collins, Hanah A Collins, John L Collins, Margarette Martha Collins, Martha Collins, Mary Mahala Collins, Penelope Nappie Collins, Sarah Collins
Records
1860 United States Federal Census
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Biography

Martha A Bastain was born in 1822 in Jackson, Georgia, United States. In 1860, Martha A Bastain resided in Montevallo, Shelby, Alabama, USA. Martha A Bastain married james washington jim collins sr, and had children including bina collins, hanah a collins, john l collins, margarette martha collins, martha collins, mary mahala collins, penelope nappie collins, sarah collins. Martha A Bastain passed away in 1903 in Chilton County, Alabama.

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1822
Birth of Martha A Bastain in Jackson, Georgia, United States
Birth
1860
Martha A Bastain resided here in Montevallo, Shelby, Alabama, USA
Residence
1903
Death of Martha A Bastain in Chilton County, Alabama
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Bastain

This ancestor line traces from Rowan, North Carolina, United States (1790) to Jackson, Georgia, United States (1822) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Bastain (1822–1903) was born in Jackson, Georgia, United States and died in Chilton County, Alabama. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Martha Bastain's Ancestors

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Martha A Bastain PTP
1822–1903
Jackson, Georgia, United States
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Martha A Bastain PTP 1822–1903