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Martha Jane Cecil 1858–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 January 1858

Birth Location: Jasper, Newton, Arkansas, United States

Death Date: 22 Dec 1948*

Death Location: Siloam Springs, Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Samuel Cecil

Mother: Nancy Harp

Spouse(s): John Buchanan

Children(s): Mary Buchanan, Alley Buchanan, Eula Buchanan

In 1858, Martha Jane Cecil entered the world in Jasper, Newton, Arkansas, United States, born to Samuel Cecil And Nancy Allie Harp. In 1870, Martha Jane Cecil resided in Jackson, Jasper, Newton, Arkansas, USA. In 1900, Martha Jane Cecil resided in Plumlee, Newton, Arkansas, USA. Martha Jane Cecil married John Thomas Buchanan, and had children including Alley J Buchanan, Eula F Buchanan, Mary E Buchanan. Martha Jane Cecil passed away in 1948 in Siloam Springs, Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Martha Jane Cecil entered the world in Jasper, Newton, Arkansas, United States, born to Samuel Cecil And Nancy Allie Harp.
  • In 1870, Martha Jane Cecil resided in Jackson, Jasper, Newton, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1900, Martha Jane Cecil resided in Plumlee, Newton, Arkansas, USA.
  • Martha Jane Cecil married John Thomas Buchanan, and had children including Alley J Buchanan, Eula F Buchanan, Mary E Buchanan.
  • Martha Jane Cecil passed away in 1948 in Siloam Springs, Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Cecil's Ancestors

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Martha Cecil
1858–1948
Birth Place: Jasper, Newton, Arkansas, United States
Parents
Samuel Cecil
1839–1914
Arkansas, United States
Nancy (Allie) Harp
1838–1907
Alabama, United States of America
Grandparents
Joseph Cecil
1796–1873
Dublin, Pulaski, Virginia, United States
Margaret (Buttram) Penn
1802–1888
North Carolina, United States of America
Solomon Harp
1790–1863
Granville County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Cecil
1764–1815
Priscilla Boydston
1759–1820
John Buttram
1765–1844
Jane Stevenson
1773–1865
William Harp
1760–1850
Sarah Stanton
1775–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Cecil
1719–1786
Rebecca White
1723–1815
James Boydstone
1738–1814
Mary Pruitt
1738–1809
William Buttram
1759–1853
Margaret Willis
1733–1784
James Stevenson
1720–1820
Sarah Kelly
1730–1820
Sarah Tudor
1735–1850
Hepsibah 6x
1759–1793

Martha Cecil's Descendants

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Martha (Jane) Cecil (19 January 1858–22 Dec 1948*) m. John (Thomas) Buchanan (29 Jan 1851–1927)
  1. 1. Mary (E) Buchanan 1885–
  2. 2. Alley (J) Buchanan 1890–
  3. 3. Eula (F) Buchanan 1896–

Martha Cecil's Timeline

5 Records

1858
19 January 1858
Birth of Martha Jane Cecil in Jasper, Newton, Arkansas, United States
Jasper, Newton, Arkansas, United States
1870
1870
Age 12
Martha Jane Cecil resided here in Jackson, Jasper, Newton, Arkansas, USA
Jackson, Jasper, Newton, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 42
Martha Jane Cecil resided here in Plumlee, Newton, Arkansas, USA
Plumlee, Newton, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 52
Martha Jane Cecil resided here in Plumlee, Newton, Arkansas, USA
Plumlee, Newton, Arkansas, USA
1948
22 Dec 1948*
Age 90
Death of Martha Jane Cecil in Siloam Springs, Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America
Siloam Springs, Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 January 1858
    Event Place: Jasper, Newton, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Plumlee, Newton, Arkansas; Roll: 70; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0089
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Plumlee, Newton, Arkansas; Roll: T624_59; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1374072
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1948; Roll: 4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jackson, Jasper, Newton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jackson, Newton, Arkansas; Roll: M593_59; Page: 156AB

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Plumlee, Newton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Plumlee, Newton, Arkansas; Roll: 70; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0089

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Plumlee, Newton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Plumlee, Newton, Arkansas; Roll: T624_59; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1374072

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newton, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1948*
    Event Place: Siloam Springs, Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1948; Roll: 4

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Siloam Springs, Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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