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Almira Martin 1829–1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Jun 1829

Birth Location: Kershaw, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 05 Oct 1897

Death Location: Marion, Mississippi, USA

Father: Samuel Martin

Mother: Rebecca Flemming

Spouse(s): Nathaniel Merritt

Children(s): William Merritt, Rebecca Merritt, Nancy Merritt, Eliza Merritt, James Merritt, Samuel Merritt, Sarah Merritt, Elijah Merritt, Margaret Merritt, Mary Merritt, Caleb Merritt, Susan Merritt, Sarah Merritt

The story of Almira Martin began in 1829 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA. In 1850, Almira Martin resided in Madison, Mississippi, USA. Almira Martin married Nathaniel Merritt, and had children including Caleb Merritt, Elijah Merritt, Eliza Merritt, James Merritt, Margaret Merritt, Mary Merritt, Nancy Merritt, Rebecca Merritt, Samuel Merritt, Sarah Merritt, Susan Merritt, William Merritt. Almira Martin passed away in 1897 in Marion, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Almira Martin began in 1829 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Almira Martin resided in Madison, Mississippi, USA.
  • Almira Martin married Nathaniel Merritt, and had children including Caleb Merritt, Elijah Merritt, Eliza Merritt, James Merritt, Margaret Merritt, Mary Merritt, Nancy Merritt, Rebecca Merritt, Samuel Merritt, Sarah Merritt, Susan Merritt, William Merritt.
  • Almira Martin passed away in 1897 in Marion, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Martin
1799–1874
Birth Location: Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America
SM
Rebecca Flemming
1805–1900
Birth Location: Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America
RF

Spouses(s)

Nathaniel Merritt
1807–1880
Birth Location: South Carolina
NM

Children(s)

William Merritt
1846–1925
Birth Location: Mississippi
WM
Rebecca Merritt
1844–
Birth Location: Mississippi
RM
Nancy Merritt
1847–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
NM
Eliza Merritt
1849–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
EM
James Merritt
1854–1908
Birth Location: Marion, MS, USA
JM
Samuel Merritt
1852–1931
Birth Location: Marion, Mississippi, United States
SM
Sarah Merritt
1853–
Birth Location: Mississippi
SM
Elijah Merritt
1857–
Birth Location: Mississippi
EM
Margaret Merritt
1859–
Birth Location: Mississippi
MM
Mary Merritt
1861–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
MM
Caleb Merritt
1864–1926
Birth Location: Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, USA
CM
Susan Merritt
1868–
Birth Location: Mississippi
SM
Sarah Merritt
1856–
Birth Location: Mississippi
SM

Almira Martin's Ancestors

Self
Almira Martin
1829–1897
Birth Place: Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Samuel Houston Martin
1799–1874
Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America
Rebecca Flemming
1805–1900
Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Samuel Martin
1770–1807
Kershaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
Mary Bailey
1770–1836
Ireland
Mary (Ann) Jackson
1756–1816
Orange County, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Martin
1770–1836
Nancy Lindsey
1740–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rebecca SWETTENHAM
1727–1793

Almira Martin's Descendants

1.
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Almira Martin (04 Jun 1829–05 Oct 1897) m. Nathaniel Merritt (abt 1807–bef 1880)
  1. 1. William Merritt 1846–1925
  2. 2. Rebecca Merritt 1844– m. Charlie Martin 1843–1885
    1. 1. Alzada Martin 1872–
    2. 2. Warren Martin 1880–1913
    3. 3. Mattie Martin 1885–
    4. 4. Bailey (Franklin) Martin 1871– m. Ella Parnell 1883–1941
      1. 1. Henry Martin 1906–
      2. 2. Columbus Martin 1908– m. Dorothy (Jane) McLoud 1910–
        1. 1. Vera (Nell) Martin 1927–1981 m. Samuel (C.) Chambley 1925–1983
      3. 3. Otis Martin 1911–
      4. 4. Ida (Oneda) Merritt 1913–2004
      5. 5. Hopie Martin 1916–
      6. 6. Opal Martin 1920–
      7. 7. Loxie (Hersel) Martin 1916–1936
      8. 8. Henry Martin 1906–
      9. 9. Otis Martin 1911–
      10. 10. Onetta Martin 1913–
      11. 11. Hopie Martin 1916–
      12. 12. Opal Martin 1920–
      13. 13. Toxey Martin 1916–
    5. 5. Daniel Martin 1875–
  3. 3. Nancy Merritt 1847–
  4. 4. Eliza Merritt 1849–
  5. 5. James Merritt 1854–1908
  6. 6. Samuel Merritt 1852–1931
  7. 7. Sarah Merritt 1853–
  8. 8. Elijah Merritt 1857–
  9. 9. Margaret Merritt 1859–
  10. 10. Mary Merritt 1861–
    1. 1. Myrtice (Myrtle) Rester 1901–1988
      1. 1. Mary (Alice) Edwards 1927–2005
  11. 11. Caleb Merritt 1864–1926 m. Melissa McNabb 1879–1944
    1. 1. Joe Merritt 1911–1980
    2. 2. Quentin (Q.) Merritt 1908–1980
    3. 3. Arthur (A.) Merritt 1900–1961
    4. 4. Florence Merritt 1900–
    5. 5. Homer Merritt 1906–
    6. 6. Robert Merritt 1913–
    7. 7. Emmie Regan 1914–1995 m. Clifton Regan 1905–1967
      1. 1. Ted Regan 1936–2014
      2. 2. Jeanette Regan 1929–2004
      3. 3. Ben (Cliff) Reagan 1951–2010
      4. 4. Willie (O'Neal) Reagan 1932–2015
  12. 12. Susan Merritt 1868–
    1. 1. Mary Weldy 1887–1967
      1. 1. William (Henry) Reagan 1910–1984
  13. 13. Sarah Merritt 1856–
    1. 1. Luella Breland 1892–1949
      1. 1. Lavonne Camp 1929–2013
      2. 2. Dorothy Camp 1926–2007
      3. 3. Loyd Camp 1925–

Almira Martin's Timeline

6 Records

1829
04 Jun 1829
Birth of Almira Martin in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
1844
23 Jan 1844
Age 15
Almira Martin was married in Madison, Mississippi, USA
Madison, Mississippi, USA
1850
1850
Age 21
Almira Martin resided here in Madison, Mississippi, USA
Madison, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 31
Almira Martin resided here in Southern District, Perry, Mississippi
Southern District, Perry, Mississippi
1870
1870
Age 41
Almira Martin resided here in Washington, Louisiana, USA
Washington, Louisiana, USA
1897
05 Oct 1897
Age 68
Death of Almira Martin in Marion, Mississippi, USA
Marion, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Jun 1829
    Event Place: Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 6, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: M593_535; Page: 252B; Image: 228510; Family History Library Film: 552034
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern District, Perry, Mississippi; Roll: M653_589; Page: 324; Family History Library Film: 803589
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Madison, Mississippi; Roll: M432_376; Page: 141B; Image: 285
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1844
    Event Place: Madison, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Mississippi Marriages

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Madison, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Madison, Mississippi; Roll: M432_376; Page: 141B; Image: 285

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Southern District, Perry, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern District, Perry, Mississippi; Roll: M653_589; Page: 324; Family History Library Film: 803589

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 6, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: M593_535; Page: 252B; Image: 228510; Family History Library Film: 552034

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 Oct 1897
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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