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Alta Myrtle Martin 1890–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 April 1890

Birth Location: Mercer County, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 8 February 1986

Death Location: Walnut, Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: Aaron Martin

Mother: Samantha Smalley

Spouse(s): John Arnold

Children(s): Opal Arnold, Valgene Arnold, Goldie Arnold

The story of Alta Myrtle Martin began in 1890 in Mercer County, Missouri, USA. In 1900, Alta Myrtle Martin resided in Somerset, Mercer, Missouri, USA. In 1920, Alta Myrtle Martin resided in Attica, Harper, Kansas, USA. Alta Myrtle Martin married John Jacob Arnold, and had children including Goldie Irene Arnold, Opal May Arnold, Valgene M Arnold. Alta Myrtle Martin passed away in 1986 in Walnut, Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Alta Myrtle Martin began in 1890 in Mercer County, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1900, Alta Myrtle Martin resided in Somerset, Mercer, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1920, Alta Myrtle Martin resided in Attica, Harper, Kansas, USA.
  • Alta Myrtle Martin married John Jacob Arnold, and had children including Goldie Irene Arnold, Opal May Arnold, Valgene M Arnold.
  • Alta Myrtle Martin passed away in 1986 in Walnut, Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Aaron Martin
1860–1939
Birth Location: Illinois
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Samantha Smalley
1862–1928
Birth Location: Missouri
SS

Spouses(s)

John Arnold
1885–1970
Birth Location: Lorraine, Ellsworth Co, Kansas, USA
JA

Children(s)

Opal Arnold
1918–2007
Birth Location: Attica Harpe, Kansas
OA
Valgene Arnold
1917–1993
Birth Location: Kansas
VA
Goldie Arnold
1921–
Birth Location: Missouri
GA

Alta Martin's Ancestors

Self
Alta Martin
1890–1986
Birth Place: Mercer County, Missouri, USA
Parents
Aaron Martin
1860–1939
Illinois
Samantha (Jane) Smalley
1862–1928
Missouri
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alta Martin's Descendants

1.
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Alta (Myrtle) Martin (9 April 1890–8 February 1986) m. John (Jacob) Arnold (12 September 1885–22 January 1970)
  1. 1. Opal (May) Arnold 1918–2007 m. William (Wesley) Doolin 1913–2002
    1. 1. Lois (May Doolin) Sherffius 1941–1980 m. Billy (Joe) Potter 1938–1998
  2. 2. Valgene (M) Arnold 1917–1993 m. Doris (Mable) Anderson 1925–2013
    1. 1. Valgene (Martin Arnold) Jr. 1947–1947
    2. 2. John (Edgar) Arnold 1951–1951
  3. 3. Goldie (Irene) Arnold 1921– m. Lawrence (Willard) Hershberger 1916–

Alta Martin's Timeline

9 Records

1890
9 April 1890
Birth of Alta Myrtle Martin in Mercer County, Missouri, USA
Mercer County, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 10
Alta Myrtle Martin resided here in Somerset, Mercer, Missouri, USA
Somerset, Mercer, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
Alta Myrtle Martin resided here in Attica, Harper, Kansas, USA
Attica, Harper, Kansas, USA
1925
1925
Age 35
Alta Myrtle Martin resided here in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
1929
1929
Age 39
Alta Myrtle Martin resided here in Wichita, Kansas, USA
Wichita, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Alta Myrtle Martin resided here in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
Alta Myrtle Martin resided here in Rural, Harper, Kansas
Rural, Harper, Kansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 50
Alta Myrtle Martin resided here in Walnut, Crawford, Kansas, USA
Walnut, Crawford, Kansas, USA
1986
8 February 1986
Age 96
Death of Alta Myrtle Martin in Walnut, Crawford, Kansas, USA
Walnut, Crawford, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 April 1890
    Event Place: Mercer County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Attica, Harper, Kansas; Roll: T625_533; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 78
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas; Roll: 721; Page: 35B; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 2340456
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Somerset, Mercer, Missouri; Roll: 874; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1240874
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Parsons Sun; Publication Date: 9 Jul 1986; Publication Place: Parsons, Kansas, United States of America; ,0.53473437,0.19496669,0.77980477&xi

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Somerset, Mercer, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Somerset, Mercer, Missouri; Roll: 874; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1240874

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Attica, Harper, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Attica, Harper, Kansas; Roll: T625_533; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 78

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Wichita, Kansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas; Roll: 721; Page: 35B; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 2340456

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Harper, Kansas

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Walnut, Crawford, Kansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1986-07-09
    Event Place: Parsons, Kansas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Parsons Sun - 1986-07-09 - Page 4, 1986-07-09

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1986
    Event Place: Parsons, Kansas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Parsons Sun - 9 Jul 1986 - Page 4, Obituary for Alta M Arnold, 1890-1986 (Aged 96) 9 Jul 1986

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Walnut
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Parsons Sun; Publication Date: 9 Jul 1986; Publication Place: Parsons, Kansas, United States of America; ,0.53473437,0.19496669,0.77980477&xi

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 February 1986
    Event Place: Walnut, Crawford, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Parsons Sun; Publication Date: 9 Jul 1986; Publication Place: Parsons, Kansas, United States of America; ,0.53473437,0.19496669,0.77980477&xi

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Walnut, Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America
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