YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Martha Coleman 1830–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 August 1830

Birth Location: South Carolina, United States

Death Date: Mar 1880

Death Location: Union, Mississippi, United States

Father: Wiley Coleman

Mother: Nancy Elam

Spouse(s): Benjamin Tapley

Children(s): Alice Coleman, Robert Tapley

The story of Martha Coleman began in 1830 in South Carolina, United States. In 1860, Martha Coleman resided in District 3, Angelina, Texas, United States. In 1880, Martha Coleman resided in Cherino, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States. Martha Coleman married Benjamin Franklin Tapley, and had children including Alice Coleman, Robert Edward Tapley. Martha Coleman passed away in 1880 in Union, Mississippi, United States.

Find more search results for Martha Coleman
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 Coleman began in 1830 in South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1860, Martha Coleman resided in District 3, Angelina, Texas, United States.
  • In 1880, Martha Coleman resided in Cherino, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States.
  • Martha Coleman married Benjamin Franklin Tapley, and had children including Alice Coleman, Robert Edward Tapley.
  • Martha Coleman passed away in 1880 in Union, Mississippi, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wiley Coleman
1792–1835
Birth Location: –
WC
Nancy Elam
1793–1865
Birth Location: –
NE

Spouses(s)

Benjamin Tapley
1827–1870
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
BT

Children(s)

Alice Coleman
1860–
Birth Location: South Carolina
AC
Robert Tapley
1868–1940
Birth Location: Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States
RT

Martha Coleman's Ancestors

Self
Martha Coleman
1830–1880
Birth Place: South Carolina, United States
Parents
Wiley Fitz Coleman
1792–1835
Nancy Elam
1793–1865
Grandparents
David (Roe) Coleman
1765–1855
Edith Beam
1765–1825
Martin Elam
1755–1826
Mary Phillips
1755–1829
Great-Grandparents
Robert Coleman
1747–1809
Elizabeth Roe
1749–1825
Sarah Halsel
1740–1803
Richard Elam
1712–1770
Sarah Archer
1714–1769
George Phillips
1725–1785
Susan Dyer
1725–1768
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Mathis
1730–1779
Sarah Gudgin
1722–1774
Mary Moberly
1722–1750
Robert Elam
1684–1753
Elizabeth Boling
1690–1754
John Archer
1677–1718
George Phillips
1692–1763
Elizabeth Clarke
1693–1743
Robert Dyer
1700–1766

Martha Coleman's Descendants

1.
MC
Martha Coleman (4 August 1830–Mar 1880) m. Benjamin (Franklin) Tapley (1827–May 1870)
  1. 1. Alice Coleman 1860–
  2. 2. Robert (Edward) Tapley 1868–1940 m. Susie (Eugenia) Courtney 1871–1951
    1. 1. William Tapley 1891–1953
    2. 2. Frank Tapley 1892–1969
    3. 3. Lizzie Tapley 1893–1974
    4. 4. Evrette Tapley 1895–1940
    5. 5. Walter Tapley 1896–1951
    6. 6. Anniee Tapley 1899–1950
    7. 7. Ollie Tapley 1888–1970 m. William (H) Crocker 1866–1940 m. Charles (Thomas) Jackson 1872–1957 m. Charles (Newton) Massey 1888–1915
      1. 1. Jerrey (R) Crocker 1924–
      2. 2. Alvin Crocker 1900– m. Francis Crocker 1904–
        1. 1. Jery (Ray) Crocker 1924–
        2. 2. Lillie (Etta) Crocker 1926–
      3. 3. Francis Crocker 1904– m. Alvin Crocker 1900–
      4. 4. Billie (Louerne) Massey 1908–1908
      5. 5. Clarence (Chester) Massey 1913–1996 m. Lettie Massey 1919–
      6. 6. Curtis Crocker 1903–
      7. 7. Robert (C) Crocker 1919–1979
      8. 8. Eula (Mae) Crocker 1924–1996
      9. 9. Janie (Louise Crocker Ray) Devall 1929–1998
      10. 10. Leroy Massey 1911–1974 m. Billie (Ruth) Massey 1922–2004 m. Ruby (Thena) Pike 1918–1993
        1. 1. Velma (Lois) Massey 1938–2025 m. Edward (M) Elliott 1931– m. Walter (Charles) Jones 1936–1990
        2. 2. Elmer (Ray) Massey 1936–1937
        3. 3. Ruby (Joyce Massey) Rippy 1935–2019 m. Carmon (Ray) Wilson 1922– m. Ben (Alfred) Keith 1922–1980 m. Bobby (Daniel "Robert") Rippy 1934–2014

Martha Coleman's Timeline

5 Records

1830
4 August 1830
Birth of Martha Coleman in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 30
Martha Coleman resided here in District 3, Angelina, Texas, United States
District 3, Angelina, Texas, United States
1880
1880
Age 50
Martha Coleman resided here in Cherino, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States
Cherino, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States
1880
1880
Age 50
Martha Coleman resided here in District 59, Emanuel, Georgia, USA
District 59, Emanuel, Georgia, USA
1880
Mar 1880
Age 50
Death of Martha Coleman in Union, Mississippi, United States
Union, Mississippi, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 August 1830
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: District 59, Emanuel, Georgia
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cherino, Nacogdoches, Texas; Roll: 1321; Family History Film: 1255321; Page: 244A; Enumeration District: 050; Image: .
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: District 3, Angelina, Texas; Roll: M653_1287; Page: 119; Image: 246; Family History Library Film: 805287

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 3, Angelina, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: District 3, Angelina, Texas; Roll: M653_1287; Page: 119; Image: 246; Family History Library Film: 805287

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cherino, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cherino, Nacogdoches, Texas; Roll: 1321; Family History Film: 1255321; Page: 244A; Enumeration District: 050; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 59, Emanuel, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: District 59, Emanuel, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 1880
    Event Place: Union, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880
Find more search results for Martha Coleman

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