Who was Martha Helms?

Martha Helms (1840–1911) was born in , Barbour, Alabama, USA and died in Barbour, Alabama, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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Martha Helms 1840–1911

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Helms in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Apr 1840 · , Barbour, Alabama, USA

Died 3 Mar 1911 · Barbour, Alabama, USA

Father Hilliard M Helms Jr

Mother Mahalla Richardson

Siblings Aaron C Red Sam Helms, Barney Helms, Elizabeth A Betsey Helms, Henry H Helms, Hilliard Helms, James Russell Helms, Jesse John Helms, John Helms, Lucinda Helms, Luvinia Louisa Lucy Helms, Margaret Helms, Mary Jane Helms, Pinkney Lee Helms, Rachel Rena Helms, Sarah J Helms, William Thomas Helms

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Researchers connected through Martha Helms 1840–1911

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Immediate Family

Parents

Hilliard M Helms Jr

Mahalla Richardson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Martha Helms began in 1840 in, Barbour, Alabama, USA. Martha Helms passed away in 1911 in Barbour, Alabama, USA.

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Life Timeline

1840

Birth of Martha Helms in, Barbour, Alabama, USA

Birth

1911

Death of Martha Helms in Barbour, Alabama, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Helms

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to , Barbour, Alabama, USA (1840) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Martha Helms (1840–1911) was born in , Barbour, Alabama, USA and died in Barbour, Alabama, USA. 2 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.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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