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Lafayette "Fate" Martin 1877–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 August 1877

Birth Location: Coldwater, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Death Date: 8 Mar 1918

Death Location: Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Abner Martin

Mother: Sarah Murrah

Spouse(s): Mary Irby, Laura Hammett

Children(s): Elmer Martin, Lewell Martin, Ivy Martin, Elvy Martin, Arnold Martin, Oscar Martin, Archie Martin, Fay Marten, Herman Martin, Maning Marten

In 1877, Lafayette "Fate" Martin entered the world in Coldwater, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America, born to Abner Lafayette Abb Martin And Sarah Cornelia Murrah. In 1880, Lafayette "Fate" Martin resided in 8th Ward, Winn, Louisiana, United States. In 1900, Lafayette "Fate" Martin resided in Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana. Lafayette "Fate" Martin married Laura Hammett, Mary Irene Irby, and had children including Archie Martin, Arnold Martin, Elmer Martin, Elvy Martin, Fay Marten, Herman Martin, Ivy Martin, Lewell Martin, Maning Marten, Oscar Doc Martin. Lafayette "Fate" Martin passed away in 1918 in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1877, Lafayette "Fate" Martin entered the world in Coldwater, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America, born to Abner Lafayette Abb Martin And Sarah Cornelia Murrah.
  • In 1880, Lafayette "Fate" Martin resided in 8th Ward, Winn, Louisiana, United States.
  • In 1900, Lafayette "Fate" Martin resided in Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana.
  • Lafayette "Fate" Martin married Laura Hammett, Mary Irene Irby, and had children including Archie Martin, Arnold Martin, Elmer Martin, Elvy Martin, Fay Marten, Herman Martin, Ivy Martin, Lewell Martin, Maning Marten, Oscar Doc Martin.
  • Lafayette "Fate" Martin passed away in 1918 in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lafayette Martin's Ancestors

Self
Lafayette Martin
1877–1918
Birth Place: Coldwater, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Parents
Abner Lafayette Abb Martin
1848–1923
Lauderdale, Lauderdale, Mississippi, United States
Sarah (Cornelia) Murrah
1850–1930
Hazelhurst, Copiah, Mississippi, United States
Grandparents
William (Valentine) Martin
1808–1871
Tennessee, United States
Sarah (Telitha) Holman
1808–1870
South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Martin
1774–1855
Nancy Walker
1775–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Valentine Martin
1739–1800
Ann Scott
1745–1790

Lafayette Martin's Descendants

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Lafayette ("Fate") Martin (7 August 1877–8 Mar 1918) m. Mary (Irene) Irby (8 Mar 1872–19 Jul 1900) m. Laura Hammett (4 Apr 1880–15 Oct 1967)
  1. 1. Elmer Martin 1898–1994
  2. 2. Lewell Martin 1917–2009 m. Ella McNeely 1923–2014 m. Patsy (Williamson) Martin 1919–2002 m. Ella McNeely 1923–
    1. 1. Rodney Martin 1941–2009
  3. 3. Ivy Martin 1896–1897
  4. 4. Elvy Martin 1900–1900
  5. 5. Arnold Martin 1902–1979
  6. 6. Oscar (Doc) Martin 1907–1992
  7. 7. Archie Martin 1909–2004
  8. 8. Fay Marten 1913–2004
  9. 9. Herman Martin 1909–1979
  10. 10. Maning Marten 1911–1934

Lafayette Martin's Timeline

7 Records

1877
7 August 1877
Birth of Lafayette "Fate" Martin in Coldwater, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Coldwater, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 3
Lafayette "Fate" Martin resided here in 8th Ward, Winn, Louisiana, United States
8th Ward, Winn, Louisiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 23
Lafayette "Fate" Martin resided here in Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana
Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana
1910
1910
Age 33
Lafayette "Fate" Martin resided here in Police Jury Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana
1918
8 Mar 1918
Age 41
Death of Lafayette "Fate" Martin in Winn, Winn, Louisiana, United States
Winn, Winn, Louisiana, United States
1920
1920
Age 43
Lafayette "Fate" Martin resided here in Police Jury Ward 10, Winn, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 10, Winn, Louisiana
1930
1930
Age 53
Lafayette "Fate" Martin resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Caldwell, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 1, Caldwell, Louisiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 August 1877
    Event Place: Coldwater, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T625_636; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 115; Image: .
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Caldwell, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 8th Ward, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: 474; Family History Film: 1254474; Page: 564B; Enumeration District: 053; Image: 0634.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T623_586; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 120.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 8th Ward, Winn, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 8th Ward, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: 474; Family History Film: 1254474; Page: 564B; Enumeration District: 053; Image: 0634.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T623_586; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 120.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Winn, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 10, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T625_636; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 115; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Caldwell, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Caldwell, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1918
    Event Place: Winn, Winn, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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