Who was Martha Keathley?

Martha Keathley (1866–1908) was born in Floyd, Kentucky, United States and died in Floyd, Kentucky, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Martha Ellen Keathley 1866–1908

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

Born 29 May 1866 · Floyd, Kentucky, United States

Died 11 Nov 1908 · Floyd, Kentucky, United States

Father Henry Ross Roscoe Keathley

Mother Patience Jane Sturgill

Siblings Elizabeth Lutisha Keathley, Francis H Keathley, Frank Keathley, Gether Irick, Grover Cleveland Keathley, Henry Ross Keathley, John Trimble Keathley, Malinda Jane Keathley, Phoebe Keathley, Sarah Susan Keathley

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Ross Roscoe Keathley

Patience Jane Sturgill

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

Martha Ellen Keathley was born in 1866 in Floyd, Kentucky, United States, the child of henry ross roscoe keathley and patience jane sturgill. Martha Ellen Keathley passed away in 1908 in Floyd, Kentucky, United States.

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1866

Birth of Martha Ellen Keathley in Floyd, Kentucky, United States

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1908

Death of Martha Ellen Keathley in Floyd, Kentucky, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Keathley

This ancestor line traces from Lenham, Kent, England (1555) to Floyd, Kentucky, United States (1866) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Martha Keathley (1866–1908) was born in Floyd, Kentucky, United States and died in Floyd, Kentucky, United States. 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 10 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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