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Martha Childress 1809–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1809

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: aft 1896

Death Location: Tennessee

Father: Robert Childress

Mother: Rebecca Bradley

Spouse(s): Robert Ray

Children(s): Leonard Ray, Isilla Ray, Ardena Ray, Parthenia Rhea, Learner Rea

The story of Martha Childress began in 1809 in Tennessee. In 1850, Martha Childress resided in District 11, Giles, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Martha Childress resided in Southern Subdivision, Bradshaw, Giles, Tennessee, . Martha Childress married Robert Ray, and had children including Ardena A Ray, Isilla J Ray, Learner B Rea, Leonard Blackburn Buddy Or Lonnie Ray, Parthenia Rhea. Martha Childress passed away in 1896 in Tennessee.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Childress began in 1809 in Tennessee.
  • In 1850, Martha Childress resided in District 11, Giles, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Martha Childress resided in Southern Subdivision, Bradshaw, Giles, Tennessee, .
  • Martha Childress married Robert Ray, and had children including Ardena A Ray, Isilla J Ray, Learner B Rea, Leonard Blackburn Buddy Or Lonnie Ray, Parthenia Rhea.
  • Martha Childress passed away in 1896 in Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Childress
1744–1801
Birth Location: –
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Rebecca Bradley
1755–1801
Birth Location: Halifax Co, VA?
RB

Spouses(s)

Robert Ray
1818–1880
Birth Location: Giles Co., TN
RR

Children(s)

Leonard Ray
1847–1900
Birth Location: Alabama
LR
Isilla Ray
1847–1860
Birth Location: Giles Co., TN
IR
Ardena Ray
1850–1860
Birth Location: Tennessee
AR
Parthenia Rhea
1854–1929
Birth Location: Tennessee
PR
Learner Rea
1848–
Birth Location: Giles Co., Tn
LR

Martha Childress's Ancestors

Self
Martha Childress
1809–1896
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Robert Childress
1744–1801
Rebecca (L) Bradley
1755–1801
Halifax Co, VA?
Grandparents
James Bradley
1729–1807
Christ Church Parish, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Margaret Beasley
1738–1816
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Richard Jr
1707–1785
Robert Beasley
1700–1800
Mary Ripley
1710–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Sr
1661–1749
Hannah "Alice"
1671–1749

Martha Childress's Descendants

1.
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Martha Childress (abt 1809–aft 1896) m. Robert Ray (abt 1818–bef 1880)
  1. 1. Leonard (Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie") Ray 1847–1900 m. Mary (Permelia) Lucy 1861–1897
    1. 1. Thomas (Mauldin) Ray 1886–1925 m. Ella (Mae) Brackin 1886–1968
      1. 1. Thomas (H) Ray 1912–1998 m. Preston (Ray) Leavee 1910–1994
      2. 2. Demetra Ray 1905–1992 m. George (H) Cassidy 1903–1991
        1. 1. Gerald (Henry) Cassidy 1927–2007 m. Jo (Ann) Cassidy 1929–2022
        2. 2. Margaret (Loretta) Poole 1931–1986 m. Billy (Baker) Poole 1928–2004
        3. 3. Ray (Elbert) Cassidy 1943–
        4. 4. Ralph Cassidy 1944–1998
      3. 3. Minnie (Lee) Ray 1907–2005 m. Grier (Peoples) Moore 1901–1967
        1. 1. Harrel (Royce) Moore 1922–2002
      4. 4. Mildred (A.) Ray 1911–1980 m. Hulon (Hall) Holmes 1905–1960
        1. 1. Billie (Jean) Holmes 1932–2009
        2. 2. Peggy Holmes 1926–2005 m. Harold (R) Moore 1923–2002
      5. 5. Robert (Elmer) Ray 1919–1970 m. Thelma (Ann) Ray 1923–1995
      6. 6. Willie (B) Ray 1917–1979 m. William (Vernon) Merritt 1916–1986
      7. 7. James (Lee Owen) Ray 1921–2017 m. Eveline Nesslerodt 1927–2002
      8. 8. Mauldin (Alexander) Ray 1924–2017 m. Willie (Ruth) Hill 1926–
      9. 9. Ella (Beatrice) Ray 1909–1914
      10. 10. Marie (Desda) Adams 1914–1984 m. Taylor Adams 1909–1979
        1. 1. Shirley (Ray) Adams 1936–1938
        2. 2. Richard Adams 1932–2002
    2. 2. Martha (Elizabeth) Dedmon 1890–1964
    3. 3. Robert (Henry) Ray 1879–1956
    4. 4. William (Blackburn "Will") Ray 1882–1953
    5. 5. Rebecca ("Becky" J) Ray 1884–1900
    6. 6. McAlister ("Max" Logan) Ray 1888–1962
    7. 7. Mary (Parthena "Thena") Ray 1893–1963
    8. 8. Annie (Lucy) Ray 1895–1966
  2. 2. Isilla (J) Ray 1847–1860
  3. 3. Ardena (A) Ray 1850–1860
  4. 4. Parthenia Rhea 1854–1929
  5. 5. Learner (B.) Rea 1848–

Martha Childress's Timeline

6 Records

1809
abt 1809
Birth of Martha Childress in Tennessee
Tennessee
1850
1850
Age 41
Martha Childress resided here in District 11, Giles, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Giles, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 51
Martha Childress resided here in Southern Subdivision, Bradshaw, Giles, Tennessee, USA
Southern Subdivision, Bradshaw, Giles, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 61
Martha Childress resided here in District 20, Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, USA
District 20, Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 71
Martha Childress resided here in District 8, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
District 8, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
1896
aft 1896
Age 87
Death of Martha Childress in Tennessee
Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1809
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 11, Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Southern Subdivision, Bradshaw, Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 20, Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 8, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: aft 1896
    Event Place: Tennessee
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