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Martha Jane Craig 1824–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 Sep 1824

Birth Location: Lower Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Canada

Death Date: 23 Apr 1909

Death Location: Central Lake, Antrim, Michigan, USA

Father: John Craig

Mother: Elizabeth ♦

Spouse(s): Lyman ♦

Children(s): Julia Deforest, Lena Deforest, Ziba Deforest, James Deforest, Mary Deforest, Martha Deforest, Eliza Deforest, Luther Deforest

The story of Martha Jane Craig began in 1824 in Lower Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Canada. Martha Jane Craig married Lyman Deforest, and had children including Eliza Elizabeth Deforest, James Deforest, Julia Deforest, Lena Ann Deforest, Luther Luke Deforest, Martha Maria Deforest, Mary M J Deforest, Ziba Burton Deforest. Martha Jane Craig passed away in 1909 in Central Lake, Antrim, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Jane Craig began in 1824 in Lower Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Canada.
  • Martha Jane Craig married Lyman Deforest, and had children including Eliza Elizabeth Deforest, James Deforest, Julia Deforest, Lena Ann Deforest, Luther Luke Deforest, Martha Maria Deforest, Mary M J Deforest, Ziba Burton Deforest.
  • Martha Jane Craig passed away in 1909 in Central Lake, Antrim, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Craig
1788–1852
Birth Location: Charlottetown, Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada
JC
Elizabeth ♦
1802–1874
Birth Location: Malpeque, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada
E♦

Spouses(s)

Lyman ♦
1834–1895
Birth Location: Clinton Twp, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada
L♦

Children(s)

Julia Deforest
1852–
Birth Location: Canada
JD
Lena Deforest
1856–
Birth Location: Port Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
LD
Ziba Deforest
1857–1945
Birth Location: Port Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
ZD
James Deforest
1861–1905
Birth Location: Port Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
JD
Mary Deforest
1872–1890
Birth Location: Port Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
MD
Martha Deforest
1863–1943
Birth Location: Port Huron, St. Clair Michigan, USA
MD
Eliza Deforest
1852–1936
Birth Location: Port Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
ED
Luther Deforest
1863–1930
Birth Location: Port Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
LD

Martha Craig's Ancestors

Self
Martha Craig
1824–1909
Birth Place: Lower Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Canada
Parents
John Craig
1788–1852
Charlottetown, Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Elizabeth (Lee Owen) ♦
1802–1874
Malpeque, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Grandparents
William Craig
1745–1828
Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
Kennedy Copeland
1751–1828
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Arthur (Owen) ♦
1756–1823
Topsham, Devon, England
Elizabeth (Lee) ♦
1761–1833
London, England
Great-Grandparents
John Craig
1716–
Janet Speir
1725–
Alexander Coupland
1718–
Elizabeth Johnston
1721–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Craig
1681–
Isabel Fullerton
1695–
William Speir
1695–
Janet Raside
1693–
William Copland
1690–
Christian Roy
1693–
William Johnston
–1750
Jean Sandilands
1684–1744

Martha Craig's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Jane) Craig (07 Sep 1824–23 Apr 1909) m. Lyman (Deforest) ♦ (1834–1895)
  1. 1. Julia Deforest 1852–
  2. 2. Lena (Ann) Deforest 1856–
  3. 3. Ziba (Burton) Deforest 1857–1945 m. Lucinda (Delong) ♦ 1864–1937
    1. 1. Charles (J) Deforest 1886–
    2. 2. Bessie (M.) Deforest 1892–
    3. 3. Bertha (Lula) Deforest 1900–1918
    4. 4. Larena Deforest 1909–
    5. 5. Grace (Lavina) Deforest 1899–1901
    6. 6. John Deforest 1905–1928
    7. 7. Mary (Lucinda) Deforest 1903–1982 m. Grant (Nelson Winters) ♦ 1899–1973
      1. 1. Audrey (Ferne Winters) ♥ 1924–1977 m. Nelson (Raymond Stites) ♦ 1916–1988
      2. 2. Burton (White Winters) ♥ 1931–1983
    8. 8. Orra (Wellington Deforest) ♥ 1894–1969 m. Hyacinth (Grace Cummings) ♦ 1900–1984
    9. 9. William (S.) Deforest 1890–1938 m. Gladys (Adeline Smith) ♦ 1895–
      1. 1. Garlund (L.) Deforest 1922–
      2. 2. Carrie Deforest 1916–
      3. 3. Reatha Deforest 1919–
    10. 10. Ernest Deforest 1896–1916
    11. 11. Martha (LOVENA) Deforest 1908–1993 m. Clarence (SID Patton) ♦ 1907–1989
      1. 1. Waneta (Jean) Patton 1938–2002
      2. 2. Mary (Yvonne Patton) ✔️ 1936–2012 m. Joseph (Garcia Narro) ✔️ 1929–1978
      3. 3. Shirley (Bess Patton) ✔️ 1940–2011 m. Burton (Olsen) Blodgett 1924–2000 m. Howard (John) Wolgamott 1938–1983
      4. 4. Mable (L. Patton) ✔️ 1926–2012 m. Hugh (Ralph) Watkins 1919–
    12. 12. Clarence (Thaddius) Deforest 1885–1959 m. Electa (Mae Barns Rodgers) ♦ 1894–1983
      1. 1. Betty Deforest 1926– m. Robert (Montgomery Horner) ♦ 1916–1969
      2. 2. Silvia Deforest 1923–
      3. 3. Ada (Lauree) Deforest 1922–1999 m. Roy (E. Peck) ♦ 1918–
        1. 1. Leroy Peck 1941–1943
      4. 4. Ruby (C.) Deforest 1911–1987
      5. 5. Goldie (Dorothy) Deforest 1917–1990 m. Roscoe (Charles Bancroft) ♦ 1906–1984
        1. 1. Lois (June) Bancroft 1937–1992 m. James (R. Swain) ♦ 1925–1992
      6. 6. Florence (Deforest) ✔️ 1920–2006
      7. 7. Pearl (Rosie) Deforest 1915–1995 m. George (Phillip Welsh) ♦ 1913–1932 m. Lyle (Martindale) ♦ 1910–1984 m. Vernold (Nelson Carpenter) ♦ 1916–1957
        1. 1. George (Bryce Welsh (No) Issue) 1931–1931
      8. 8. Opal (Marie) Deforest 1913–1999 m. Rance (L. Halladay) ♦ 1909–1967
    13. 13. James (Richard Deforest) ♥ 1884–1947 m. Abigail (M. Yettaw) ♦ 1879–
      1. 1. Sybil (Marie) Deforest 1906–1907
      2. 2. Gerald (Richard) Deforest 1904–1958 m. Alice (C. Cornell) ♦ 1907–1981
        1. 1. Marianne (Lille) Deforest 1933–2000 m. John (Martin Pearson) ♦ 1930–1984
  4. 4. James Deforest 1861–1905
  5. 5. Mary (M.J.) Deforest 1872–1890
  6. 6. Martha (Maria) Deforest 1863–1943 m. William (C Larkins) ♦ 1856–1931
    1. 1. Mary Larkins 1902–1945
    2. 2. Ray (C) Larkins 1892–1928
    3. 3. Vira (B) Larkins 1898–1981
    4. 4. Ida (Jane) Larkins 1907–1998 m. John (Bauer) ♦ 1892–
    5. 5. Loretta (E.) Larkins 1899–1975 m. Rendle (D Shaw) ♦ 1896–
    6. 6. Pearl (Melissa) Larkins 1895–1949 m. John (E Hall) ♦ 1888–1952
      1. 1. Alta (L.) Hall 1924–
      2. 2. Wilmot (C.) Hall 1921–1941
      3. 3. Bobbie Hall 1920–
      4. 4. Alma (Maxine) Hall 1933–2000
      5. 5. Ida Hall 1916–1979 m. Leo (M) Colmus 1912–
      6. 6. Lucy (Mae) Hall 1917–2000
      7. 7. Marion (Edward) Hall 1919–1981
      8. 8. Lucille (Loretta Hall) ✔️ 1922–2008 m. Ralph (Albert Funke) ♦ 1912–1986
        1. 1. Ruth (Anna Funke) ✔️ 1946–2015
  7. 7. Eliza (Elizabeth) Deforest 1852–1936 m. Arthur (William Maxwell) ♦ 1849–1927
    1. 1. Martha Maxwell 1892–
    2. 2. Isabel Maxwell 1879–
    3. 3. George (Emery) Maxwell 1888–1915 m. Hazel (Belle Thomas) ♦ 1891–1977
      1. 1. Helen Maxwell 1914–2000
  8. 8. Luther (Luke) Deforest 1863–1930 m. Ellen (Devernick) ♦ 1863–1954
    1. 1. Earl Deforest 1897–1982
    2. 2. Charlotte Drain 1896–1961 m. Leroy (James McPherson) ♦ 1892–1919
      1. 1. Clifford (Carl) McPherson 1916–1919
      2. 2. Jack (Hugh) McPherson 1919–1994 m. Anna (Mae Donaldson) ✔️ 1919–2011
    3. 3. Eva (M.) Deforest 1903–1993 m. Harry (Stanley Swain) ♦ 1900–
      1. 1. Clare (L.) Swain 1926–
      2. 2. Iva (G.) Swain 1924–

Martha Craig's Timeline

7 Records

1824
07 Sep 1824
Birth of Martha Jane Craig in Lower Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Canada
Lower Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Canada
1850
1850
Age 26
Martha Jane Craig resided here in Port Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Port Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1860
1860
Age 36
Martha Jane Craig resided here in Port Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Port Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 56
Martha Jane Craig resided here in Washington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Washington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 76
Martha Jane Craig resided here in Central Lake, Antrim, Michigan, USA
Central Lake, Antrim, Michigan, USA
1909
23 Apr 1909
Age 85
Martha Jane Craig resided here in Michigan, USA
Michigan, USA
1909
23 Apr 1909
Age 85
Death of Martha Jane Craig in Port Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Port Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Sep 1824
    Event Place: Lower Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008532636; Roll Number: 126; Certificate Number: 4
    [3] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] 1920 USA Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grant, Clare, Michigan; Roll: T625_760;Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 140; Image: 932
    [5] 1920 USA Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grant, Clare, Michigan; Roll: T625_760; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 140
    [6] 1880 USA Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 606;Family History Film: 1254606; Page: 255C; Enumeration District: 344;Image: 0092
    [7] 1900 USA Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Central Lake, Antrim, Michigan;Roll:T623_699; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 2.
    [8] 1900 USA Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Central Lake, Antrim, Michigan; Roll: 699;Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1240699
    [9] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [10] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls:1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008532636; Roll Number: 126;Certificate Number: 4
    [11] 1880 USA Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll:T9_606;Family History Film: 1254606; Page: 255.3000; EnumerationDistrict:344; Image: 0092.
    [12] 1920 USA Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grant, Clare, Michigan; Roll: T625_760;Page:4A; Enumeration District: 140; Image: .
    [13] 1880 USA Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 606; Family History Film: 1254606; Page: 255C; Enumeration District: 344; Image: 0092
    [14] 1860 USA Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: M653_558;Page: 934; Image: 430; Family History Library Film: 803558
    [15] 1850 USA Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: M432_363;Page: 3B; Image: 11
    [16] 1860 USA Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll:M653_558;Page: 0; Image: 427.
    [17] 1850 USA Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll:M432_363;Page: 3B; Image: .
    [18] 1850 USA Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: M432_363; Page: 3B; Image: 11
    [19] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [20] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920
    [21] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1833
    Event Place: Lower Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Canada
    Record Source: Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 04 Dec 1834
    Event Place: Lower Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] PEI the Past and Present of
    [2] 1900 USA Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Central Lake, Antrim, Michigan;Roll:T623_699; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 2.
    [3] 1880 USA Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll:606;Family History Film: 1254606; Page: 255C; Enumeration District:344;Image: 0092.
    [4] 1860 USA Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: ;Page:934; Image: 430.
    [5] 1850 USA Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll:M432_363;Page: 3B; Image: .
    [6] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Port Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 USA Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: M432_363;Page: 3B; Image: 11
    [2] 1850 USA Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll:M432_363;Page: 3B; Image: .
    [3] 1850 USA Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: M432_363; Page: 3B; Image: 11

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Port Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 USA Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: ;Page:934; Image: 430.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 USA Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll:T9_606;Family History Film: 1254606; Page: 255.3000; EnumerationDistrict:344; Image: 0092.
    [2] 1880 USA Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 606; Family History Film: 1254606; Page: 255C; Enumeration District: 344; Image: 0092

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1895
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 USA Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grant, Clare, Michigan; Roll: T625_760;Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 140; Image: 932
    [2] 1920 USA Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grant, Clare, Michigan; Roll: T625_760; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 140

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Central Lake, Antrim, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 USA Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Central Lake, Antrim, Michigan;Roll:T623_699; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 2.
    [2] 1900 USA Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Central Lake, Antrim, Michigan; Roll: 699;Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1240699

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1909
    Event Place: Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1909
    Event Place: Port Sanilac, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950
    [3] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008532636; Roll Number: 126; Certificate Number: 4
    [4] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [5] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [6] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls:1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008532636; Roll Number: 126;Certificate Number: 4
    [7] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [8] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Central Lake, Antrim, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index
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