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Margaret Elmira Martin 1854–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: June 1854

Birth Location: Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America

Death Date: 1931

Death Location: Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: George Martin

Mother: Elizabeth Johnson

Spouse(s): Alex McSwain

Children(s): Ophelia Swain, Azaline Swain, Martha Swain, Lucious McSwain, Theodore Swain, George McSwain, Ida Swain, Ernest Swain, Fannie Mcswain

The story of Margaret Elmira Martin began in 1854 in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America. In 1860, Margaret Elmira Martin resided in Southern District, Perry, Mississippi. In 1880, Margaret Elmira Martin resided in Washington, Louisiana, USA. Margaret Elmira Martin married Alex Mcswain, and had children including Azaline M Mc Swain, Ernest Mc Swain, Fannie A Mcswain, George P Mcswain, Ida Belle Mc Swain, Lucious Alexander Mcswain, Martha Miranda Mc Swain, Ophelia M Mc Swain, Theodore J Mc Swain. Margaret Elmira Martin passed away in 1931 in Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Margaret Elmira Martin began in 1854 in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America.
  • In 1860, Margaret Elmira Martin resided in Southern District, Perry, Mississippi.
  • In 1880, Margaret Elmira Martin resided in Washington, Louisiana, USA.
  • Margaret Elmira Martin married Alex Mcswain, and had children including Azaline M Mc Swain, Ernest Mc Swain, Fannie A Mcswain, George P Mcswain, Ida Belle Mc Swain, Lucious Alexander Mcswain, Martha Miranda Mc Swain, Ophelia M Mc Swain, Theodore J Mc Swain.
  • Margaret Elmira Martin passed away in 1931 in Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Martin
1834–1862
Birth Location: Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
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Elizabeth Johnson
1836–1880
Birth Location: Perry, Mississippi, USA
EJ

Spouses(s)

Alex McSwain
1848–1924
Birth Location: Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America
AM

Children(s)

Ophelia Swain
1887–1973
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
OS
Azaline Swain
1855–1972
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
AS
Martha Swain
1875–1959
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
MS
Lucious McSwain
1880–1969
Birth Location: Marion County, Mississippi, USA
LM
Theodore Swain
1882–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
TS
George McSwain
1891–1970
Birth Location: Washington Par. LA
GM
Ida Swain
1895–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
IS
Ernest Swain
1899–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
ES
Fannie Mcswain
1878–1953
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
FM

Margaret Martin's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Martin
1854–1931
Birth Place: Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America
Parents
George Wesley Martin
1834–1862
Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Johnson
1836–1880
Perry, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
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
William (Gordon) Johnson
1800–1865
North Carolina
Alethia (Ellen) Lancaster
1816–1905
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Martin
1770–1807
Mary Bailey
1770–1836
Mary Jackson
1756–1816
Daniel Johnston
1770–1842
Sarah ?
1764–1837
Benjamin Lancaster
1790–1851
Hannah Hodge
1800–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Martin
1770–1836
Nancy Lindsey
1740–1800
Mary ?
1740–
Margaret Gaston
1728–1807
Jesse Sr
1750–1829
Agnes Langston
1751–1851

Margaret Martin's Descendants

1.
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Margaret (Elmira) Martin (June 1854–1931) m. Alex McSwain (July 1848–1924)
  1. 1. Ophelia (M Mc) Swain 1887–1973 m. Samuel (Earl "Early") Martin 1883–1947
    1. 1. Lydia (M) Young 1907–1992 m. Henry (Gilbert) Young 1893–1954
      1. 1. Ruby (Y.) Blackburn 1928–2005 m. Robert (Reed Blackburn) Sr. 1924–1988
      2. 2. Alfred (Laverne Young) Sr 1930–2014 m. Iva (Loye) Parker 1930–2004
      3. 3. John (David) Martin 1925–1998 m. Willie (C) Jones 1932–2011 m. Willie (C) Schilling 1934–2011
      4. 4. Mary (Lou) Young 1941–2016
    2. 2. Thomas (Clarence) Martin 1911–1989 m. Lula (Mae) Martin 1915– m. Geraldine (Myrtis) Martin 1924–2000
      1. 1. Carolyn (Ann) Martin 1942–2016 m. Frank (H) Jones 1937–2008
    3. 3. Alexander (McSwain Martin) Sr 1918–1978 m. Fern Fornea 1927–2010
      1. 1. Samuell (Russell) Martin 1947–1966
    4. 4. Joyce (Irene) Martin 1914–1992 m. James (Clifton) Mohon 1910–1999
      1. 1. Patsy (Jean) Mohon 1935–1993 m. William (Arthur) Duncan 1924–1985
      2. 2. Flora (Joe) Mohan 1943–2019
    5. 5. Henry Martin 1912–
    6. 6. Lettie Martin 1915–
  2. 2. Azaline (M Mc) Swain 1855–1972 m. Clarence ("Mack" Daniel) Martin 1881–1954
    1. 1. Gertrude Martin 1903–1903
    2. 2. William (Clarence) Martin 1904–1969 m. Era Lewis 1908–1987
    3. 3. Exie (Vivian) Martin 1909–1982 m. Willie (Doyle) Lee 1906–1998
      1. 1. Virginia Rouillier 1930–2013 m. Robert (Ademar) Rouillier 1928–1999
        1. 1. Robert (Ademar Rouillier) Jr 1948–1991
    4. 4. Henry Martin 1911–1912
    5. 5. Kinson (Leon) Martin 1917–1997 m. Dorothy (Mae) Obrien 1922–1995
      1. 1. Donald (McDaniel) Martin 1951–1981
  3. 3. Martha (Miranda Mc) Swain 1875–1959 m. George Martin 1871–1942
    1. 1. Ernest Martin 1899–1985 m. Kansas Martin 1897–1983
      1. 1. Buford Martin 1923–1932
      2. 2. Lucious (Lafayett (Pete)) Martin 1933–1989
      3. 3. Early (C) Buckley 1919–1996
    2. 2. Ollis Martin 1903–1978 m. Bonnie (Mae) Martin 1915–1976
    3. 3. Robert Martin 1904–
    4. 4. Letha Martin 1906–
    5. 5. Hustave Martin 1914–
    6. 6. Jack Martin 1912–1977
    7. 7. JAMES (HOUSTON) MARTIN 1912–1976
  4. 4. Lucious (Alexander) McSwain 1880–1969 m. Lula (A) Rayborn 1880–
    1. 1. Carrie (Bell) McSwain 1914–2006
      1. 1. Paul (A. lambert) Jr. 1932–2005
      2. 2. Wilfred (Lee) Lambert 1935–2015
    2. 2. Burley McSwain 1912–2002 m. Velma (Mc) Swain 1923–
    3. 3. Isaiah Mcswain 1908–
    4. 4. Montgomery Mcswain 1910–1988 m. Wessie (D. K.) McSwain 1911–1993
  5. 5. Theodore (J Mc) Swain 1882–
  6. 6. George (P) McSwain 1891–1970 m. Lela (Jane) Rester 1901–1990
  7. 7. Ida (Belle Mc) Swain 1895– m. Alonzo Lowe 1887–
    1. 1. Richard (N.) Lowe 1922–1963 m. Nola (S) Lowe 1916–
    2. 2. Louise Thomas 1920–
      1. 1. Betty (Lou) Thomas 1934–2005
  8. 8. Ernest (Mc) Swain 1899–
  9. 9. Fannie (A.) Mcswain 1878–1953 m. James Martin 1871–1939

Margaret Martin's Timeline

8 Records

1854
June 1854
Birth of Margaret Elmira Martin in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America
Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 6
Margaret Elmira Martin resided here in Southern District, Perry, Mississippi
Southern District, Perry, Mississippi
1880
1880
Age 26
Margaret Elmira Martin resided here in Washington, Louisiana, USA
Washington, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 46
Margaret Elmira Martin resided here in Marion, Mississippi, USA
Marion, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 56
Margaret Elmira Martin resided here in Marion, Mississippi, USA
Marion, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 66
Margaret Elmira Martin resided here in Marion, Mississippi, USA
Marion, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 76
Margaret Elmira Martin resided here in Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi, USA
1931
1931
Age 77
Death of Margaret Elmira Martin in Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America
Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: June 1854
    Event Place: Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: T625_886; Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 116; Image: 863
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: 1155; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2340890
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Edward Dykes, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 473; Family History Film: 1254473; Page: 166A; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 0683
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ball, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: 819; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1240819
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern District, Perry, Mississippi; Roll: M653_589; Page: 323; Family History Library Film: 803589
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: T624_751; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1374764
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 323; Family History Library Film: 803589

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Edward Dykes, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 473; Family History Film: 1254473; Page: 166A; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 0683

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ball, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: 819; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1240819

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: T624_751; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1374764

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: T625_886; Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 116; Image: 863

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: 1155; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2340890

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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