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Martha Burnett 1841–1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 August 1841

Birth Location: Macon Co., N.C.

Death Date: 22 December 1922

Death Location: Cowee, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Matlock

Mother: Rebecca McGaha

Spouse(s): Enoch Burnette

Children(s): John Burnett, Kansas West, Alice Burnett, John West

In 1841, Martha Burnett entered the world in Macon Co., N.C., born to Benjamin Sharp Matlock And Rebecca Phillipe Mcgaha. In 1850, Martha Burnett resided in Cherokee, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Martha Burnett resided in Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA. Martha Burnett married E J A Burnett, Enoch John Buck Burnette, and had children including Alice J Burnett, John E Burnett, John W West, Kansas Maudenia West. Martha Burnett passed away in 1922 in Cowee, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1841, Martha Burnett entered the world in Macon Co., N.C., born to Benjamin Sharp Matlock And Rebecca Phillipe Mcgaha.
  • In 1850, Martha Burnett resided in Cherokee, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Martha Burnett resided in Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA.
  • Martha Burnett married E J A Burnett, Enoch John Buck Burnette, and had children including Alice J Burnett, John E Burnett, John W West, Kansas Maudenia West.
  • Martha Burnett passed away in 1922 in Cowee, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Matlock
1802–1859
Birth Location: Lee, Virginia, United States
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Rebecca McGaha
1802–
Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
RM

Spouses(s)

Enoch Burnette
1837–1861
Birth Location: Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
EB

Children(s)

John Burnett
1864–1925
Birth Location: North Carolina
JB
Kansas West
1861–1925
Birth Location: Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
KW
Alice Burnett
1862–
Birth Location: North Carolina
AB
John West
1851–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JW

Martha Burnett's Ancestors

Self
Martha Burnett
1841–1922
Birth Place: Macon Co., N.C.
Parents
Benjamin Sharp Matlock
1802–1859
Lee, Virginia, United States
Rebecca (Phillipe) McGaha
1802–
Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
John Matlock
1755–1827
Henry, Virginia, United States
Martha (Polly Patsy) Cox
1764–1845
North Carolina, Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Burnett's Descendants

1.
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Martha Burnett (14 August 1841–22 December 1922) m. Enoch (John "Buck") Burnette (1837–31 July 1861)
  1. 1. John (E.) Burnett 1864–1925 m. Elizabeth Burnett 1867–1908 m. America Burnette 1882– m. Emma Burnett 1864–
    1. 1. Frederick (B) Burnett 1885–
    2. 2. Easter (M) Burnett 1886–
    3. 3. Allice (M) Burnett 1888–
    4. 4. William (E) Burnett 1890–1913
    5. 5. Enich (V) Burnett 1895–
    6. 6. Vance (R) Burnett 1897–
    7. 7. Nancy (L) Burnett 1899–
    8. 8. Bessie (C) Burnett 1891–
    9. 9. Florence (E) Burnett 1894–
    10. 10. Hattie (I) Burnett 1897–
    11. 11. Fred Burnett 1884–1929
  2. 2. Kansas (Maudenia) West 1861–1925
  3. 3. Alice (J.) Burnett 1862–
  4. 4. John (W) West 1851–

Martha Burnett's Timeline

9 Records

1841
14 August 1841
Birth of Martha Burnett in Macon Co., N.C.
Macon Co., N.C.
1850
1850
Age 9
Martha Burnett resided here in Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 19
Martha Burnett resided here in Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 29
Martha Burnett resided here in Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Martha Burnett resided here in Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 59
Martha Burnett resided here in Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 69
Martha Burnett resided here in Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 79
Martha Burnett resided here in Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1922
22 December 1922
Age 81
Death of Martha Burnett in Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 August 1841
    Event Place: Macon Co., N.C.
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina
    [2] North Carolina, Deaths
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: 971; Page: 534C; Enumeration District: 121
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1146; Page: 282B; Family History Library Film: 552645
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1309; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 134
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1121; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1375134
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1241204
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cherokee, North Carolina; Roll: M432_625; Page: 15A; Image: 35
    [10] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: M653_904; Page: 285; Family History Library Film: 803904

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cherokee, North Carolina; Roll: M432_625; Page: 15A; Image: 35

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: M653_904; Page: 285; Family History Library Film: 803904

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1146; Page: 282B; Family History Library Film: 552645

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: 971; Page: 534C; Enumeration District: 121

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1241204

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1121; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1375134

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cowee, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1309; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 134

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 December 1922
    Event Place: Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cowee, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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