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Martha Bays 1858–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 October 1858

Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 22 July 1940

Death Location: Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: William Bays

Mother: Nancy Carter

Spouse(s): William Burgan

Children(s): John Burgin, Electa Burgin, Maude Burgin, Volantus Burgin, Lary Birgin, Winnie Burgin, Dolly Burgin, Laura Burgin

The story of Martha Bays began in 1858 in Scott, Virginia, USA. In 1935, Martha Bays resided in West Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky. In 1940, Martha Bays resided in Pulaski, Kentucky, USA. Martha Bays married William J Burgan, and had children including Dolly Burgin, Electa Fidella Burgin, John Simpson Burgin, Lary E Birgin, Laura E Burgin, Maude Burgin, Volantus K Burgin, Winnie Burgin. Martha Bays passed away in 1940 in Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Bays began in 1858 in Scott, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1935, Martha Bays resided in West Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky.
  • In 1940, Martha Bays resided in Pulaski, Kentucky, USA.
  • Martha Bays married William J Burgan, and had children including Dolly Burgin, Electa Fidella Burgin, John Simpson Burgin, Lary E Birgin, Laura E Burgin, Maude Burgin, Volantus K Burgin, Winnie Burgin.
  • Martha Bays passed away in 1940 in Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Bays's Ancestors

Self
Martha Bays
1858–1940
Birth Place: Scott, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Anderson Bays
1839–1911
, Russell, VA*
Nancy Carter
1842–1921
Scott County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
James Bayse
1818–1878
Russell, Scott, Virginia, United States
Matilda (Collins) Purcell
1820–1894
Maces Spring, Scott, Virginia, USA
Dulaney (Carter) Sr
1811–1877
Rye Cove, Scott, Virginia, USA
Rebecca Carter
1806–1894
Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
James Rev
1781–1850
Ruth Roberts
1787–1860
William Purcell
1788–1834
Eleanor Burke
1798–1866
Williamson Carter
1773–1853
Martha England
1795–1870
John Smith
1760–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. III
1750–1801
Hannah Barker
1724–1820
John Purcell
1758–1808
Ursula Purcell
1765–1852
John JR
1777–1840
Betsey Green
1786–1850
Norris Carter
1748–1816
John England
1767–1840
Nancy Parsons
1768–1850

Martha Bays's Descendants

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Martha Bays (24 October 1858–22 July 1940) m. William (J.) Burgan (27 January 1855–14 March 1918)
  1. 1. John (Simpson) Burgin 1886–1948 m. Montus (L.) Burgin 1888–1956
    1. 1. Hewey (Jasper) Burgin 1909–1970
    2. 2. Scott (L) Burgin 1907–1970
    3. 3. Lois Loveless 1911–1973
  2. 2. Electa (Fidella) Burgin 1879–1950 m. Everett (Fields) Zachary 1878–1959 m. John (G) Daulton 1872–1964 m. John (G) Daulton 1872–1964
    1. 1. Etta Brotherton 1903–1987 m. Walter Brotherton 1900–1935
      1. 1. Bernard Brotherton 1921–1953
      2. 2. Thelma Brotherton 1926–
    2. 2. Audie (J.) Dalton 1896–1925 m. Hattie Smith 1898–1926
      1. 1. Margaret Dalton 1918–1998
      2. 2. Grace Dalton 1921–2006
      3. 3. Edgar Dalton 1915–1963
    3. 3. Lonnie (I) Burgin 1898–1973 m. Audrey Parson 1908–2000
    4. 4. James (Porter) Zachary 1906–1965 m. Geneva Woods 1914–1995
  3. 3. Maude Burgin 1889–
  4. 4. Volantus (K) Burgin 1892–1955
  5. 5. Lary (E) Birgin 1881–
  6. 6. Winnie Burgin 1900–1988
  7. 7. Dolly Burgin 1896–1986
  8. 8. Laura (E) Burgin 1881–1959

Martha Bays's Timeline

4 Records

1858
24 October 1858
Birth of Martha Bays in Scott, Virginia, USA
Scott, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 77
Martha Bays resided here in West Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky
West Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 82
Martha Bays resided here in Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1940
22 July 1940
Age 82
Death of Martha Bays in Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Pulaski, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 October 1858
    Event Place: Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01352; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 100-12
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: West Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01352; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 100-12

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01352; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 100-12

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 July 1940
    Event Place: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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