Who was Martha O'Neal?

Martha O'Neal (1824–1882) was born in Willson Co., TN and died in Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Martha McCloud O'Neal 1824–1882

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Oct 1824 · Willson Co., TN

Died 17 May 1882 · Illinois, USA

Father James Mullen O Neal

Mother Nancy Elizabeth Caplinger

Spouse James Burrell Baker

Children John Robert Baker, Montgomery Baker, Sarah Elizabeth Baker, William Thomas Baker

Siblings Anna Ault O Neal, Esther Jane O Neal, Franklin Thomas O Neal, James Mullen O Neal Jr, Nancy Elizabeth O Neal, Ralleigh S O Neal, Samuel Caplinger O Neal, William Martin O Neal

Records

1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920 Illinois Marriages to 1850 Illinois, County Marriage Records FamilySearch Family Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Mullen O Neal

Nancy Elizabeth Caplinger

Spouse(s)

James Burrell Baker

Children

John Robert Baker

Montgomery Baker

Sarah Elizabeth Baker

William Thomas Baker

Biography

Martha McCloud O'Neal was born in 1824 in Willson Co., TN, the child of james mullen o neal and nancy elizabeth caplinger. In 1850, Martha McCloud O'Neal resided in, Williamson, Illinois, USA. In 1850, Martha McCloud O'Neal resided in Williamson county, Williamson, Illinois, United St. Martha McCloud O'Neal married james burrell baker, and had children including john robert baker, montgomery baker, sarah elizabeth baker, william thomas baker. Martha McCloud O'Neal passed away in 1882 in Illinois, USA.

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Marriage Records Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920
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Marriage Records Illinois Marriages to 1850
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Marriage Records Illinois, County Marriage Records
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Life Timeline

1824

Birth of Martha McCloud O'Neal in Willson Co., TN

Birth

1850

Martha McCloud O'Neal resided here in, Williamson, Illinois, USA

Residence

1850

Martha McCloud O'Neal resided here in Williamson county, Williamson, Illinois, United States

Residence

1850

Martha McCloud O'Neal resided here in Williamson, Illinois

Residence

1860

Martha McCloud O'Neal resided here in Township 9 Range 4 E, Grants Valley, Williamson, Illinois, USA

Residence

1860

Martha McCloud O'Neal resided here in Township 9 Range 4 E, Williamson, Illinois

Residence

1860

Martha McCloud O'Neal resided here in Township 9 Range 4 E, Williamson, Illinois, United States

Residence

1880

Martha McCloud O'Neal resided here in Murphysboro, Jackson, Illinois, United States

Residence

1882

Death of Martha McCloud O'Neal in Illinois, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha O'Neal

This ancestor line traces from Evangelisch, Nieder Florstadt, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany (1657) to Willson Co., TN (1824) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Martha O'Neal (1824–1882) was born in Willson Co., TN and died in Illinois, 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 (A) 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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