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Martha R Brewster 1845–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 May 1845

Birth Location: Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 4 Jan 1929

Death Location: Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Henry Brewsler

Mother: Nancy Campbell

Spouse(s): David Douglas

Children(s): Henry Sr

The story of Martha R Brewster began in 1845 in Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania. In 1870, Martha R Brewster resided in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, Martha R Brewster resided in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA. Martha R Brewster married David B Douglas, and had children including Henry Rhea Douglas Sr. Martha R Brewster passed away in 1929 in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha R Brewster began in 1845 in Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1870, Martha R Brewster resided in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, Martha R Brewster resided in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Martha R Brewster married David B Douglas, and had children including Henry Rhea Douglas Sr.
  • Martha R Brewster passed away in 1929 in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Brewsler
1798–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
HB
Nancy Campbell
1818–
Birth Location: Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania
NC

Spouses(s)

David Douglas
1848–1890
Birth Location: Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
DD

Children(s)

Henry Sr
1875–1947
Birth Location: Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, PA
HS

Martha Brewster's Ancestors

Self
Martha Brewster
1845–1929
Birth Place: Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania
Parents
Henry Brewsler
1798–
Pennsylvania
Nancy Campbell
1818–
Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Brewster's Descendants

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Martha (R) Brewster (19 May 1845–4 Jan 1929) m. David (B.) Douglas (19 Apr 1848–30 November 1890)
  1. 1. Henry (Rhea Douglas) Sr 1875–1947 m. Ethel (H) Jones 1881–1966
    1. 1. Harry (Douglas) Jr. 1908– m. Adelaide (M) Douglas 1906–
    2. 2. Clara Douglas 1910–
    3. 3. Irvin Douglas 1914–
    4. 4. Henry (Rhea Douglas Jr) MD 1904–1976 m. Martha (Rebecca) Alter 1904–1976
    5. 5. Martha (Brewster) Douglas 1907–1992
    6. 6. Mary (Hudson) Douglas 1905–2005
    7. 7. Margaret (Robertson) Douglas 1909–1986
    8. 8. Jane (A) Douglas 1920–

Martha Brewster's Timeline

6 Records

1845
19 May 1845
Birth of Martha R Brewster in Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania
Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 25
Martha R Brewster resided here in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
Martha R Brewster resided here in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 75
Martha R Brewster resided here in Harrisburg Ward 9, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Harrisburg Ward 9, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
1928
1928
Age 83
Martha R Brewster resided here in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
1929
4 Jan 1929
Age 84
Death of Martha R Brewster in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 May 1845
    Event Place: Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 003001-006000
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 021451-024000
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Harrisburg Ward 9, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1558; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 95
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1134; Page: 315D; Enumeration District: 201
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1349; Page: 781A; Family History Library Film: 552848
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1349; Page: 781A; Family History Library Film: 552848

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1134; Page: 315D; Enumeration District: 201

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Harrisburg Ward 9, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Harrisburg Ward 9, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1558; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 95

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jan 1929
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 003001-006000
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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