YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Martha dorsey Cheney 1865–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 January 1865

Birth Location: Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 30 October 1928

Death Location: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Levin Dorsey

Mother: Lydia Susan

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Leaven Cheney

The story of Martha dorsey Cheney began in 1865 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America. In 1880, Martha dorsey Cheney resided in Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. Martha dorsey Cheney married D Harrison Cheney, and had children including Leaven L Cheney. Martha dorsey Cheney passed away in 1928 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Find more search results for Martha Cheney
MC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Martha dorsey Cheney began in 1865 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.
  • In 1880, Martha dorsey Cheney resided in Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Martha dorsey Cheney married D Harrison Cheney, and had children including Leaven L Cheney.
  • Martha dorsey Cheney passed away in 1928 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Cheney's Ancestors

Self
Martha Cheney
1865–1928
Birth Place: Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Levin Lawrence Dorsey
1819–1888
Jefferson Kentucky
Lydia Susan
1829–1914
Kentucky
Grandparents
Elias (Dorsey) Sr
1796–1872
Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Martha Booker
1796–1832
Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Edward Dorsey
1762–1804
Susannah Lawrence
1769–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
benjamin Lawrence
1741–1814
Urith Owings
1738–1807

Martha Cheney's Descendants

1.
MC
Martha (dorsey) Cheney (27 January 1865–30 October 1928)
  1. 1. Leaven (L) Cheney 1891–

Martha Cheney's Timeline

5 Records

1865
27 Jan 1865
Birth of Martha dorsey Cheney in Jefferson, Kentucky
Jefferson, Kentucky
1865
27 January 1865
Birth of Martha dorsey Cheney in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 15
Martha dorsey Cheney resided here in Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 35
Martha dorsey Cheney resided here in Louisville Ward 6, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville Ward 6, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1928
30 October 1928
Age 63
Death of Martha dorsey Cheney in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1865
    Event Place: Jefferson, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 421; Family History Film: 1254421; Page: 79D; Enumeration District: 090
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Louisville Ward 6, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 530; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240530
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 January 1865
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 421; Family History Film: 1254421; Page: 79D; Enumeration District: 090

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Louisville Ward 6, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Louisville Ward 6, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 530; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240530

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 October 1928
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE