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Martha Jane Ashley 1839–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Aug 1839

Birth Location: Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: Mar 06, 1928

Death Location: Shrewsbury, Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Welcome Ashley

Mother: Basheba Decker

Spouse(s): George Nelson

Children(s): Thomas Nelson, Artie Nelson, Edd Nelson, George Nelson, Rebecca Nelson, Esquire Nelson, John Nelson, Nicholas Nelson, Lucy Nelson, James Nelson, Nancy Nelson

Martha Jane Ashley was born in 1839 in Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Welcome Martin Ashley And Basheba Bell Basha Decker. Martha Jane Ashley married George F Nelson, and had children including Artie Mary Jane Nelson, Edd T Nelson, Esquire Mcclellan Babe Nelson, George W Nelson, James Robert Bob Nelson, John William Nelson, Lucy Nelson, Nancy Mary Nelson, Nicholas Calvin Nelson, Rebecca Nelson, Thomas Milton Nelson. Martha Jane Ashley passed away in 1928 in Shrewsbury, Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Martha Jane Ashley was born in 1839 in Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Welcome Martin Ashley And Basheba Bell Basha Decker.
  • Martha Jane Ashley married George F Nelson, and had children including Artie Mary Jane Nelson, Edd T Nelson, Esquire Mcclellan Babe Nelson, George W Nelson, James Robert Bob Nelson, John William Nelson, Lucy Nelson, Nancy Mary Nelson, Nicholas Calvin Nelson, Rebecca Nelson, Thomas Milton Nelson.
  • Martha Jane Ashley passed away in 1928 in Shrewsbury, Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Ashley's Ancestors

Self
Martha Ashley
1839–1928
Birth Place: Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Welcome Martin Ashley
1801–1880
Kentucky
Basheba (Bell "Basha") Decker
1802–1890
Mercer County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Cary Ashley
1770–1820
Surrey County, North Carolina, United States
Mary Hardin
1775–1823
North Carolina, United States
Henry Decker
1768–1845
Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Patsy ((Martha)) Talley
1769–1847
Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Ashley
1755–1856
Sarah Hall
–1804
Mark Hardin
1749–
Ann Hartley
1735–1784
William Sr
1745–1836
Frances Bugg
1745–1830
John Tally
1749–1843
Martha Overby
1750–1792
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sr
1710–1785
Susan ❤️
1710–1810
Martin Hardin
1716–1780
John GGF
1688–1754
Sarah GGM
1704–1785
Hendrick DECKER
1716–1768
Anne Coleman
1720–1782
John Bugg
1715–1750
Frances Burleson
1718–1770
Sarah Tucker
1725–1782
Sterling OVERBY
1728–1812
Polly Overby
1730–

Martha Ashley's Descendants

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Martha (Jane) Ashley (16 Aug 1839–Mar 06, 1928) m. George (F) Nelson (2 Feb 1827–1912)
  1. 1. Thomas (Milton) Nelson 1861–1940 m. Sarah (Elizabeth Self) (Vanhook) 1864–1929
    1. 1. Calvin (L) Nelson 1899–1935 m. Laura (Mae) Chappell 1903–1994
      1. 1. Dorothy Nelson 1935–2025 m. Edward (Gerald) Hargraves 1933–1991
      2. 2. hazel nelson 1925–2002
      3. 3. calvin (( Bob)) nelson 1928–2016
      4. 4. Eugene Nelson 1930–1985
      5. 5. clara (lee) nelson 1932–2015
      6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Miller 1925–1991
    2. 2. Artie (Jane) Smith 1890–1969
    3. 3. Dennie Nelson 1892–1965
    4. 4. Kirby (Cloverport) Nelson 1894–1974
    5. 5. Floyd Nelson 1898–1976
    6. 6. Dimie Nelson 1892–
    7. 7. Guy Nelson 1895–1967
    8. 8. Laura Nelson 1902–1989
    9. 9. Guffy Nelson 1906–
      1. 1. Edgar (O.) Bryant 1925–1993
  2. 2. Artie (Mary Jane) Nelson 1880–1955
  3. 3. Edd (T) Nelson 1867–1939
  4. 4. George (W) Nelson 1856–1942
  5. 5. Rebecca Nelson 1869–1906
  6. 6. Esquire (McClellan "Babe") Nelson 1864–1945
  7. 7. John (William) Nelson 1858–1942
    1. 1. William Nelson 1894–1945
  8. 8. Nicholas (Calvin) Nelson 1873–1905
  9. 9. Lucy Nelson 1871–1930
  10. 10. James (Robert "Bob") Nelson 1877–1966
  11. 11. Nancy (Mary) Nelson 1875–1953

Martha Ashley's Timeline

2 Records

1839
16 Aug 1839
Birth of Martha Jane Ashley in Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA
Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA
1928
Mar 06, 1928
Age 89
Death of Martha Jane Ashley in Grayson County, Kentucky
Grayson County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1839
    Event Place: Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Caneyville, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_572; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 30
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sand Spring, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 416; Page: 541a; Enumeration District: 049
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cany, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_465; Page: 253B
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shrewsbury, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 523; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0025
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_369; Page: 440; Family History Library Film: 803369
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Driskill, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_477; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1374490
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 202; Page: 48b
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M86.0539
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 06, 1928
    Event Place: Grayson County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M86.0539
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shrewsbury, Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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