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Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross 1834 – 1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 1834

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 06 AUG 1918

Death Location: Sullivan Co., Tennessee

Father: Henry Davault

Mother: Matilda Weaver

Spouse(s): William Cross

Children(s): Hugh Cross, Jesse Cross, Florence Cross, Matilda Cross, Braxton Cross, Jenny Cross, Eliza Cross, Rieston Cross, Edna Cross, Ida Cross, Braxton Cross, Jenny Cross, Preston Cross, Royston Cross

The story of Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross began in 1834 in Tennessee. In 1850, Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross resided in Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross resided in District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA. Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross married William Anderson "Black Will" Cross, and had children including Hugh H. Cross, Jesse M. Cross, Florence Cross, Matilda E. Cross, Braxton Cross, Jenny Cross, Eliza Catherine Cross, Rieston Cross, Edna Florence Cross, Ida Hannah Cross, Braxton Bragg Cross, Jenny S. Cross, Preston Cross, Royston Hicks "Rice" Cross. Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross passed away in 1918 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross began in 1834 in Tennessee.
  • In 1850, Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross resided in Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross resided in District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.
  • Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross married William Anderson "Black Will" Cross, and had children including Hugh H. Cross, Jesse M. Cross, Florence Cross, Matilda E. Cross, Braxton Cross, Jenny Cross, Eliza Catherine Cross, Rieston Cross, Edna Florence Cross, Ida Hannah Cross, Braxton Bragg Cross, Jenny S. Cross, Preston Cross, Royston Hicks "Rice" Cross.
  • Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross passed away in 1918 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Cross's Ancestors

Self
Martha Cross
1834 – 1918
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Henry de Vault Davault
1807 – 1876
Sullivan Co., Tennessee
Matilda Weaver
1812 – 1892
Tennessee
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Cross's Descendants

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Martha (Catherine (DeVault)) Cross (Aug 1834 – 06 AUG 1918) m. William (Anderson "Black Will") Cross (31 Jan 1833 – 27 OCT 1910)
  1. 1. Hugh (H.) Cross (19 Nov 1855 – 30 Jun 1942)
  2. 2. Jesse (M.) Cross (22 Jul 1857 – 31 Aug 1862)
  3. 3. Florence Cross (Abt. 1859 – )
  4. 4. Matilda (E.) Cross (Abt 1860 – 21 May 1903)
  5. 5. Braxton Cross (Abt. 1862 – )
  6. 6. Jenny Cross (Abt. 1864 – )
  7. 7. Eliza (Catherine) Cross (03 Mar 1864 – 06 Jul 1864)
  8. 8. Rieston Cross (Abt. 1865 – )
  9. 9. Edna (Florence) Cross (29 Jul 1865 – 29 Nov 1923)
  10. 10. Ida (Hannah) Cross (31 Dec 1867 – 28 Jul 1949)
  11. 11. Braxton (Bragg) Cross (06 Jun 1871 – 24 Mar 1963)
  12. 12. Jenny (S.) Cross (12 Oct 1873 – 18 Jan 1957)
  13. 13. Preston Cross (Feb 1882 – 05 Dec 1961)
  14. 14. Royston (Hicks "Rice") Cross (06 Feb 1882 – 05 Dec 1961)

Martha Cross's Timeline

7 Records

1834
Aug 1834
Birth of Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross in Tennessee
Tennessee
1850
1850
Age 16
Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross resided here in Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 36
Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross resided here in District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross resided here in District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 66
Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross resided here in Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 76
Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross resided here in Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1918
06 AUG 1918
Age 84
Death of Martha Catherine (DeVault) Cross in Sullivan Co., Tennessee
Sullivan Co., Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 1834
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 1281; Page: 395A; Enumeration District: 019
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1565; Page: 457A; Family History Library Film: 553064
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1241600
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1522; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1375535
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 897; Page: 51a
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 897; Page: 51a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1565; Page: 457A; Family History Library Film: 553064

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 1281; Page: 395A; Enumeration District: 019

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1241600

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1522; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1375535

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 AUG 1918
    Event Place: Sullivan Co., Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Piney Flats, Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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