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Martha Ann Dobbs 1881–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 November 1881

Birth Location: DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 15 Sep 1971

Death Location: DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Sampson Dobbs

Mother: Susan Morris

Spouse(s): Newton Colwell

Children(s): Toy Colwell, Lillie Colwell, Dallas Colwell, Everett Colwell, Ocie Colwell, Ellen Colwell, Ada Griffin, Zelma Colwell

In 1881, Martha Ann Dobbs entered the world in DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Sampson Morgan Dobbs And Susan H Morris. In 1930, Martha Ann Dobbs resided in District 9, Dekalb, Tennessee. In 1950, Martha Ann Dobbs resided in DeKalb, Tennessee, USA. Martha Ann Dobbs married Newton Edgar Colwell, and had children including Ada Edna Griffin, Dallas N Colwell, Ellen A Colwell, Everett Auther Colwell, Lillie M Colwell, Ocie Colwell, Toy Brown Colwell, Zelma Colwell. Martha Ann Dobbs passed away in 1971 in DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1881, Martha Ann Dobbs entered the world in DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Sampson Morgan Dobbs And Susan H Morris.
  • In 1930, Martha Ann Dobbs resided in District 9, Dekalb, Tennessee.
  • In 1950, Martha Ann Dobbs resided in DeKalb, Tennessee, USA.
  • Martha Ann Dobbs married Newton Edgar Colwell, and had children including Ada Edna Griffin, Dallas N Colwell, Ellen A Colwell, Everett Auther Colwell, Lillie M Colwell, Ocie Colwell, Toy Brown Colwell, Zelma Colwell.
  • Martha Ann Dobbs passed away in 1971 in DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Dobbs's Ancestors

Self
Martha Dobbs
1881–1971
Birth Place: DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Sampson Morgan Dobbs
1862–1930
Tennessee, USA
Susan (H) Morris
1855–1881
Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
William (Riley) Dobbs
1825–1899
White County, Tennessee, USA
Nancy (J) Albright
1834–1909
White County, Tennessee, USA
Martha (E.) Shipp
1831–1881
Hickman Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Hiram Dobbs
1805–1860
Mary Grubb
1809–1869
James Albright
1807–1870
Martha Smith
1809–1870
William Shipp
1795–1870
Parthenia Griner
1797–1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Dobbs
1780–1851
Cynthia Oakes
1787–
John Grubb
1779–1842
Mary Shelley
1776–
Anna Albright
1773–1830
John Albright
1772–1845
Lydia Brazelton
1790–1852
Isaac Smith
1789–1856
Josiah Shipp
1770–1843
Mary Shipp
1774–1858
Robert Grinder
1767–1827

Martha Dobbs's Descendants

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Martha (Ann) Dobbs (4 November 1881–15 Sep 1971) m. Newton (Edgar) Colwell (27 October 1878–18 May 1952)
  1. 1. Toy (Brown) Colwell 1918–1974 m. Lydia Williams 1918–2007
    1. 1. John (B) Colwell 1941–2008
    2. 2. Calvin (Eugene) Colwell 1950–2021
    3. 3. James (Carl) Colwell 1944–1990
    4. 4. Martha (Colwell) Moore 1939–2022
  2. 2. Lillie (M) Colwell 1903–1981
  3. 3. Dallas (N) Colwell 1921–1995 m. Myrtle Usury 1922–2010
  4. 4. Everett (Auther) Colwell 1907–1967 m. Pressie (Odean) Colwell 1902–1987
    1. 1. Jimmy (Robins) Colwell 1943–1979
    2. 2. Willie (Oscar) Colwell 1933–2005
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Seals 1931–2014
  5. 5. Ocie Colwell 1904–1981 m. Joseph (C) O'Connor 1896–1945
    1. 1. Obie (D) O'Connor 1926–1990
    2. 2. Martha (Jane) Fowler 1938–1993
    3. 3. Patsy (Esther) Holton 1930–2006
    4. 4. Joseph (L.) O'Conner 1932–1999
    5. 5. Jack ((Jackie Reed) Reed) O'Connor 1941–2009
    6. 6. Ova (M.) Hayes 1926–2001
  6. 6. Ellen (A) Colwell 1908–1995 m. John (Raymond) Elrod 1893–1963
    1. 1. Rayvernell Dunn 1926–1970
    2. 2. Johnnie (Lee) Ebrod 1934–1999
  7. 7. Ada (Edna) Griffin 1910–1996
    1. 1. Ransom (Harold) Griffin 1938–1996
  8. 8. Zelma Colwell 1913–1989 m. Homer (Cleveland) Petty 1909–1952
    1. 1. John (Jewell) Petty 1945–1945
    2. 2. Homer (Petty) Jr 1929–1931
    3. 3. Opal (Odell) Waggoner 1931–2002
    4. 4. Virginia (Earlene) Rich 1935–2009
    5. 5. Grover (Cleveland) Petty 1934–1999

Martha Dobbs's Timeline

5 Records

1881
4 November 1881
Birth of Martha Ann Dobbs in DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America
DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 49
Martha Ann Dobbs resided here in District 9, Dekalb, Tennessee
District 9, Dekalb, Tennessee
1950
1950
Age 69
Martha Ann Dobbs resided here in DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
1965
1965
Age 84
Martha Ann Dobbs resided here in Tennessee
Tennessee
1971
15 Sep 1971
Age 90
Death of Martha Ann Dobbs in DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America
DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 November 1881
    Event Place: DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 9, Dekalb, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1965
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1971
    Event Place: DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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

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