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Martha Sturgill 1858–1939

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Sturgill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 2 independent trees

Born 13 Jan 1858 · Pike County, KY
Died 8 Oct 1939 · Pike, Kentucky
Father William M Sturgill
Mother Rebecca Roten Akers Gilliam
Siblings Amy F Sturgell, Andrew Sturgill, Breckinridge Sturgill, Elizabeth Sturgill, Ida Belle Sturgill, John Jefferson Sturgill, Lewis Emory Sturgell, Lewis Emory Sturgill, Malinda Susan Minnie Sturgill Harkness, Mary Jane Polly Jane Sturgill Haynes, William Butler Sturgill
Records
1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965 Kentucky Death Index
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Martha Sturgill began in 1858 in Pike County, KY. Martha Sturgill passed away in 1939 in Pike, Kentucky.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Death Records Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

  5. 5
    Death Records Kentucky Death Index

Life Timeline

1858
Birth of Martha Sturgill in Pike County, KY
Birth
1939
Death of Martha Sturgill in Pike, Kentucky
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Sturgill

This ancestor line traces from Lenham, Kent, England (1555) to Pike County, KY (1858) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Sturgill (1858–1939) was born in Pike County, KY and died in Pike, Kentucky. 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 9 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

William M Sturgill
Father
Rebecca Roten Akers Gilliam
Mother

Martha Sturgill's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Sturgill PTP
1858–1939
Pike County, KY
Parents
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Grandparents
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Martha Sturgill's Descendants

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Martha Sturgill PTP 1858–1939