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Lena Martin 1905 – 1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Mar 1905

Birth Location: Hamilton, West Virginia

Death Date: 28 Aug 1939

Death Location: Preston, West Virginia

Father: William MARTIN

Mother: Mary PITZER

Spouse(s): Samuel Sponsler

Children(s):

In 1905, Lena Martin entered the world in Hamilton, West Virginia, born to William Wade MARTIN and Mary Ann "Mollie" PITZER. In 1910, Lena Martin resided in Fetterman, Taylor, West Virginia. In 1920, Lena Martin resided in Leadsville, Randolph, West Virginia, USA. Lena Martin married Samuel Sponsler. Lena Martin passed away in 1939 in Preston, West Virginia.

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Biography

  • In 1905, Lena Martin entered the world in Hamilton, West Virginia, born to William Wade MARTIN and Mary Ann "Mollie" PITZER.
  • In 1910, Lena Martin resided in Fetterman, Taylor, West Virginia.
  • In 1920, Lena Martin resided in Leadsville, Randolph, West Virginia, USA.
  • Lena Martin married Samuel Sponsler.
  • Lena Martin passed away in 1939 in Preston, West Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lena Martin's Ancestors

Self
Lena Martin
1905 – 1939
Birth Place: Hamilton, West Virginia
Parents
William Wade MARTIN
1882 – 1958
Hambleton, Tucker, West Virginia
Mary (Ann "Mollie") PITZER
1874 – 1922
,, Wv, Usa
Grandparents
John (Thomas) MARTIN
1863 – 1900
West Virginia, United States
Hester (A) PITZER
1863 – 1933
Barbour, West Virginia, United States
Richard (Silas) PITZER
1844 –
Barbour, VA
Matilda (J.) Summerfield
1845 –
of, Randolph, VA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Martin
1821 – 1887
Elizabeth Hines
1843 – 1882
John PITZER
1822 – 1869
Elizabeth Shaffer
1814 – 1885
John PITZER
1822 – 1869
Elizabeth Shaffer
1814 – 1885
Rachael Summerfield
1823 – 1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Martin
1793 – 1859
Sarah Cassaday
1795 – 1869
John PITZER
1792 – 1850
Hester MARTIN
1804 –
John Shaffer
1788 – 1865
Mary Nester
1793 – 1886
John PITZER
1792 – 1850
Hester MARTIN
1804 –
John Shaffer
1788 – 1865
Mary Nester
1793 – 1886
David Summerfield
1792 – 1870
Jemima Skidmore
1789 – 1858

Lena Martin's Timeline

5 Records

1905
26 Mar 1905
Birth of Lena Martin in Hamilton, West Virginia
Hamilton, West Virginia
1910
1910
Age 5
Lena Martin resided here in Fetterman, Taylor, West Virginia
Fetterman, Taylor, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 15
Lena Martin resided here in Leadsville, Randolph, West Virginia, USA
Leadsville, Randolph, West Virginia, USA
1939
28 Aug 1939
Age 34
Death of Lena Martin in Preston, West Virginia
Preston, West Virginia
1939
1 Sep 1939
Age 34
Burial of Lena Martin in United States
United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Hamilton, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Leadsville, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1971; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 154
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fetterman, Taylor, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fetterman, Taylor, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fetterman, Taylor, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Leadsville, Randolph, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Leadsville, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1971; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 154

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cascade, Preston, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1939
    Event Place: Preston, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1939
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973

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