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Martha Elizabeth Carter 1879 – 1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1879

Birth Location: Pulaski, Kentucky

Death Date: 31 Mar 1963

Death Location: Scioto, Ohio

Father: John Carter

Mother: Permelia Gossett

Spouse(s): James Roy

Children(s): Henry Roy, Jordan Roy, Jason Roy, Vola Roy, William Roy, Albert Roy, George Roy, Mary Roy, Permelia Roy, John Roy, Lucy Roy, Lola Roy, James Roy

In 1879, Martha Elizabeth Carter entered the world in Pulaski, Kentucky, born to John Henry Carter and Permelia Ellen Gossett. In 1880, Martha Elizabeth Carter resided in District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States. Martha Elizabeth Carter married James Perry Roy, and had children including Henry Madison (Matt) Roy, Jordan Roy, Jason Roy, Vola Tremble Roy, William Everett Roy, Albert Hunter Roy, George Elmer Roy, Mary Margaret Roy, Permelia Amelia Roy, John Marion Roy, Lucy Roy, Lola Roy, James Perry Roy. Martha Elizabeth Carter passed away in 1963 in Scioto, Ohio.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Martha Elizabeth Carter entered the world in Pulaski, Kentucky, born to John Henry Carter and Permelia Ellen Gossett.
  • In 1880, Martha Elizabeth Carter resided in District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States.
  • Martha Elizabeth Carter married James Perry Roy, and had children including Henry Madison (Matt) Roy, Jordan Roy, Jason Roy, Vola Tremble Roy, William Everett Roy, Albert Hunter Roy, George Elmer Roy, Mary Margaret Roy, Permelia Amelia Roy, John Marion Roy, Lucy Roy, Lola Roy, James Perry Roy.
  • Martha Elizabeth Carter passed away in 1963 in Scioto, Ohio.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Carter
1858 – 1919
Birth Location: Fishing Creek, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
JC
Permelia Gossett
1858 – 1929
Birth Location: Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
PG

Spouses(s)

James Roy
1876 – 1959
Birth Location: , Pulaski, KY
JR

Children(s)

Henry Roy
1897 – 1982
Birth Location: , Pulaski, KY
HR
Jordan Roy
1899 – 1972
Birth Location: , Pulaski, KY
JR
Jason Roy
1899 – 1958
Birth Location: Pulaski County, Indiana, United States of America
JR
Vola Roy
1901 – 1981
Birth Location: Kentucky
VR
William Roy
1902 – 1972
Birth Location: Kentucky
WR
Albert Roy
1904 – 1905
Birth Location: –
AR
George Roy
1906 – 1986
Birth Location: Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America
GR
Mary Roy
1908 – 1932
Birth Location: Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America
MR
Permelia Roy
1911 – 2005
Birth Location: Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America
PR
John Roy
1913 – 1980
Birth Location: Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America
JR
Lucy Roy
1915 – 1996
Birth Location: Pointer, Pulaski, KY
LR
Lola Roy
1916 – 1933
Birth Location: , Pulaski, KY
LR
James Roy
1918 – 1928
Birth Location: Kentucky
JR

Martha Carter's Ancestors

Self
Martha Carter
1879 – 1963
Birth Place: Pulaski, Kentucky
Parents
John Henry Carter
1858 – 1919
Fishing Creek, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
Permelia (Ellen) Gossett
1858 – 1929
Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Hugh (L) Carter
1830 – 1862
Kentucky, United States
Elizabeth (H.) Garner
1838 – 1906
Rock Lick, Pulaski, Kentucky
William (Brent) Gossett
1816 – 1870
Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
Martha (Jane) Lester
1820 – 1899
Pulaski Co. Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Tilman Carter
1796 – 1865
Nelly Anderson
1802 – 1865
Dearborn Garner
1814 – 1855
Elizabeth Evans
1816 – 1852
Reuben Gossett
1774 – 1858
Elizabeth Brock
1788 – 1854
Vincent Lester
1795 – 1874
Catharine Baker
1800 – 1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Carter
1767 – 1806
Jane Dove
1761 – 1816
Vincent Garner
1771 – 1851
Susannah Howard
1773 – 1833
William Evans
1785 –
Pheby Wilson
1787 – 1857
Shadrick Gossett
1750 – 1798
Nancy Spangler
1754 – 1815
Vincent LESTER
1765 – 1850
Sarah OBANION
1775 – 1820
Jahean Baker
1770 – 1859
Nancy Mounce
1778 – 1830

Martha Carter's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Elizabeth) Carter (Feb 1879 – 31 Mar 1963) m. James (Perry) Roy (12 Sep 1876 – 16 Sep 1959)
  1. 1. Henry (Madison (Matt)) Roy (27 Sep 1897 – 20 April 1982)
  2. 2. Jordan Roy (17 Feb 1899 – 19 Feb 1972)
    1. 1. Loyd Roy (abt 1931 – )
  3. 3. Jason Roy (29 February 1899 – 21 December 1958)
  4. 4. Vola (Tremble) Roy (1901 – 16 February 1981)
  5. 5. William (Everett) Roy (12 March 1902 – 12 February 1972)
  6. 6. Albert (Hunter) Roy (20 July 1904 – 19 December 1905)
  7. 7. George (Elmer) Roy (11 June 1906 – 12 April 1986)
  8. 8. Mary (Margaret) Roy (7 December 1908 – 2 August 1932)
  9. 9. Permelia (Amelia) Roy (9 November 1911 – 7 July 2005)
  10. 10. John (Marion) Roy (30 June 1913 – 5 August 1980)
  11. 11. Lucy Roy (31 May 1915 – 26 Mar 1996)
  12. 12. Lola Roy (16 Nov 1916 – 26 September 1933)
  13. 13. James (Perry) Roy (17 October 1918 – 4 June 1928)

Martha Carter's Timeline

11 Records

1879
Feb 1879
Birth of Martha Elizabeth Carter in Pulaski, Kentucky
Pulaski, Kentucky
1880
7 January 1880
Age 1
Birth of Martha Elizabeth Carter in Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 1
Martha Elizabeth Carter resided here in District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 21
Martha Elizabeth Carter resided here in Hickory Nut, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Hickory Nut, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Martha Elizabeth Carter resided here in Hickorynut, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Hickorynut, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Martha Elizabeth Carter resided here in Hickorynut, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Hickorynut, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Martha Elizabeth Carter resided here in District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Martha Elizabeth Carter resided here in District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
1935
9 Feb 1935
Age 56
Death of Martha Elizabeth Carter in Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
1935
Feb 1935
Age 56
Burial of Martha Elizabeth Carter in Bethlehem Church cemetery, Science Hill, Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America
Bethlehem Church cemetery, Science Hill, Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America
1963
31 Mar 1963
Age 84
Death of Martha Elizabeth Carter in Scioto, Ohio
Scioto, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 January 1880
    Event Place: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: 440; Family History Film: 1254440; Page: 72D; Enumeration District: 084; Image: 0149
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1879
    Event Place: Pulaski, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: 440; Family History Film: 1254440; Page: 72D; Enumeration District: 084; Image: 0149

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hickory Nut, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hickorynut, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hickorynut, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1935
    Event Place: Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1963
    Event Place: Scioto, Ohio

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Feb 1935
    Event Place: Bethlehem Church cemetery, Science Hill, Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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