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Emma Speer 1859–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Aug 1859

Birth Location: Georgia, United States

Death Date: 29 Aug 1931

Death Location: Porterdale, Newton County, Georgia, USA

Father: Wiley Durden

Mother: Henrietta Skinner

Spouse(s): Alfred Speer

Children(s): Maude Speer, James Speer, Ella Speer, Thomas Speer

The story of Emma Speer began in 1859 in Georgia, United States. In 1870, Emma Speer resided in Morgan, Georgia, United States. In 1920, Emma Speer resided in Porterdale, Newton, Georgia, USA. Emma Speer married Alfred C Speer, and had children including Ella Speer, James Lon Speer, Maude Speer, Peggy Speer, Rosa Nell Speer, Shack Speer, Thomas Franklin Tom Speer. Emma Speer passed away in 1931 in Porterdale, Newton County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Emma Speer began in 1859 in Georgia, United States.
  • In 1870, Emma Speer resided in Morgan, Georgia, United States.
  • In 1920, Emma Speer resided in Porterdale, Newton, Georgia, USA.
  • Emma Speer married Alfred C Speer, and had children including Ella Speer, James Lon Speer, Maude Speer, Peggy Speer, Rosa Nell Speer, Shack Speer, Thomas Franklin Tom Speer.
  • Emma Speer passed away in 1931 in Porterdale, Newton County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Emma Speer's Ancestors

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Emma Speer
1859–1931
Birth Place: Georgia, United States
Parents
Wiley Tillman Durden
1819–1886
Emanuel, Georgia, United States
Henrietta (Mariah) Skinner
1836–1880
Henry, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Elisha Durden
1722–1782
Nansemond County, Virginia
Mary (Elizabeth) Williamson
1841–1873
Bramwell/Barmwell, South???
John (T) Skinner
1799–1878
Georgia, USA
Martha Turner
1798–1864
Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Carr
1687–1784
Archibald Skinner
1760–1858
William Turner
1768–1840
Bolivia H.
–1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Carr
1670–1735
Mary Tooke
1666–1687

Emma Speer's Descendants

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Emma Speer (21 Aug 1859–29 Aug 1931) m. Alfred (C) Speer (23 Jan 1853–17 Nov 1930)
  1. 1. Maude Speer 1896–1980 m. James (Leavy) Hilton 1897–1952
    1. 1. James (Leavy Hilton) Jr 1925–
  2. 2. James (Lon) Speer 1884–1956
    1. 1. Bertha Speer 1908–
  3. 3. Ella Speer 1887–1955
  4. 4. Thomas (Franklin Tom) Speer 1900–

Emma Speer's Timeline

5 Records

1859
21 Aug 1859
Birth of Emma Speer in Georgia, United States
Georgia, United States
1870
1870
Age 11
Emma Speer resided here in Morgan, Georgia, United States
Morgan, Georgia, United States
1920
1920
Age 61
Emma Speer resided here in Porterdale, Newton, Georgia, USA
Porterdale, Newton, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 71
Emma Speer resided here in Porterdale, Newton, Georgia, USA
Porterdale, Newton, Georgia, USA
1931
29 Aug 1931
Age 72
Death of Emma Speer in Porterdale, Newton, Georgia
Porterdale, Newton, Georgia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1859
    Event Place: Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Porterdale, Newton, Georgia; Roll: T625_271; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 120; Image: 747
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Porterdale, Newton, Georgia; Roll: 379; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 229.0; FHL microfilm: 2340114
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Morgan, Georgia; Roll: M593_167; Page: 443A; Image: 197; Family History Library Film: 545666
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Morgan, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Morgan, Georgia; Roll: M593_167; Page: 443A; Image: 197; Family History Library Film: 545666

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Porterdale, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Porterdale, Newton, Georgia; Roll: T625_271; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 120; Image: 747

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Porterdale, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Porterdale, Newton, Georgia; Roll: 379; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 229.0; FHL microfilm: 2340114

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Madison, Morgan, Georgia
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Morgan, Georgia; Roll: M593_167; Page: 443A; Image: 197; Family History Library Film: 545666

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1931
    Event Place: Porterdale, Newton, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Death Index, 1919 - 1998, Certificate Number: 21053
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Porterdale, Newton County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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