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Martha Jane Bennett 1855–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 November 1855

Birth Location: Gradyville, Adair County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 26 January 1923

Death Location: Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas, USA

Father: William Bennett

Mother: Eliza J

Spouse(s): John Taylor

Children(s): Chelcy Taylor, William Taylor

In 1855, Martha Jane Bennett entered the world in Gradyville, Adair County, Kentucky, USA, born to William Bennett And Eliza J. In 1860, Martha Jane Bennett resided in District 1, Adair, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Martha Jane Bennett resided in Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky, USA. Martha Jane Bennett married John Thomas Taylor, and had children including Chelcy Donie Taylor, William R Taylor. Martha Jane Bennett passed away in 1923 in Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Martha Jane Bennett entered the world in Gradyville, Adair County, Kentucky, USA, born to William Bennett And Eliza J.
  • In 1860, Martha Jane Bennett resided in District 1, Adair, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Martha Jane Bennett resided in Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky, USA.
  • Martha Jane Bennett married John Thomas Taylor, and had children including Chelcy Donie Taylor, William R Taylor.
  • Martha Jane Bennett passed away in 1923 in Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Bennett
1828–1907
Birth Location: Tennessee per census records
WB
Eliza J
1832–1904
Birth Location: Adair CO Kentucky
EJ

Spouses(s)

John Taylor
1855–1947
Birth Location: Bledsoe County, Tennessee
JT

Children(s)

Chelcy Taylor
1877–1958
Birth Location: Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky, United States
CT
William Taylor
1875–
Birth Location: Adair, Kentucky, USA
WT

Martha Bennett's Ancestors

Self
Martha Bennett
1855–1923
Birth Place: Gradyville, Adair County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William Bennett
1828–1907
Tennessee per census records
Eliza J
1832–1904
Adair CO Kentucky
Grandparents
William (Bennett) Jr
1790–
Maryland
Sally Barlow
1795–
Barren County, Kentucky, USA
John (Richard) Keltner
1804–1900
Wythe Co., Virginia
Mary (Polly) Coffey
1814–1901
Russell Co., Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Bennett's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Jane) Bennett (22 November 1855–26 January 1923) m. John (Thomas) Taylor (18 Mar 1855–09 Jan 1947)
  1. 1. Chelcy (Donie) Taylor 1877–1958 m. Orin (Jessie) Hall 1885–1954 m. Joseph (Lee Litchfield) Sr 1870–1939
    1. 1. Mark Litchfield 1894–1948
    2. 2. McCarty Litchfield 1897–1913
    3. 3. Harry Litchfield 1899–1945
    4. 4. Joseph (Lee Litchfield) Jr 1902–1939
    5. 5. Jack (Chelsey) Litchfield 1904–1979
    6. 6. Edith Litchfield 1906–1989
    7. 7. Kermit (William) Litchfield 1908–1991
  2. 2. William (R) Taylor 1875–

Martha Bennett's Timeline

6 Records

1855
22 November 1855
Birth of Martha Jane Bennett in Gradyville, Adair County, Kentucky, USA
Gradyville, Adair County, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 5
Martha Jane Bennett resided here in District 1, Adair, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Adair, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
Martha Jane Bennett resided here in Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky, USA
Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Martha Jane Bennett resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Hamilton, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Hamilton, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Martha Jane Bennett resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Nolan, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Nolan, Texas, USA
1923
26 January 1923
Age 68
Death of Martha Jane Bennett in Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas, USA
Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 November 1855
    Event Place: Gradyville, Adair County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Birth Records
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Nolan, Texas; Roll: T625_1837; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 180; Image: 772
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: 401; Family History Film: 1254401; Page: 84A; Enumeration District: 004; Image: 0172
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hamilton, Texas; Roll: 1641; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1241641
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: M653_353; Page: 144; Image: 144; Family History Library Film: 803353
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Adair, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: M653_353; Page: 144; Image: 144; Family History Library Film: 803353

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: 401; Family History Film: 1254401; Page: 84A; Enumeration District: 004; Image: 0172

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hamilton, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hamilton, Texas; Roll: 1641; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1241641

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Nolan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Nolan, Texas; Roll: T625_1837; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 180; Image: 772

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 January 1923
    Event Place: Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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