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Martha Matilda Elam 1885–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Dec 1885

Birth Location: Bond, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 25 JUN 1964

Death Location: Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA

Father: Bolin Elam

Mother: Mary Davis

Spouse(s): William Painter

Children(s): John Painter, Myrtle (Gooch), Esther (McGlothlin), Goldie (Bunch), Clarence Painter, Charlie Painter, (Rev) Sr, George Painter, Roy Painter

The story of Martha Matilda Elam began in 1885 in Bond, Illinois, United States. In 1900, Martha Matilda Elam resided in Rochester, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. In 1920, Martha Matilda Elam resided in Springfield Precinct 51, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Martha Matilda Elam married William Student Painter, and had children including Charlie Wesley Painter, Clarence E Painter, Esther Evelyn Evaline Painter Mcglothlin, George Painter, Goldie M Painter Bunch, John Henry Painter, Myrtle Marie Painter Gooch, Rev Chester Jacob Painter Sr, Roy Everett Painter. Martha Matilda Elam passed away in 1964 in Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Matilda Elam began in 1885 in Bond, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1900, Martha Matilda Elam resided in Rochester, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1920, Martha Matilda Elam resided in Springfield Precinct 51, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • Martha Matilda Elam married William Student Painter, and had children including Charlie Wesley Painter, Clarence E Painter, Esther Evelyn Evaline Painter Mcglothlin, George Painter, Goldie M Painter Bunch, John Henry Painter, Myrtle Marie Painter Gooch, Rev Chester Jacob Painter Sr, Roy Everett Painter.
  • Martha Matilda Elam passed away in 1964 in Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bolin Elam
1844–
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
BE
Mary Davis
1850–1905
Birth Location: Illinois
MD

Spouses(s)

William Painter
1883–1941
Birth Location: Berry Sangam, Illinois
WP

Children(s)

John Painter
1908–1978
Birth Location: Rochester, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
JP
Myrtle (Gooch)
1915–1973
Birth Location: Sangamon, Illinois, United States
M(
Esther (McGlothlin)
1904–1969
Birth Location: Rochester, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
E(
Goldie (Bunch)
1906–1986
Birth Location: Fidelity, Greene, Illinois, United States
G(
Clarence Painter
1909–1982
Birth Location: Illinois
CP
Charlie Painter
1912–1979
Birth Location: Rochester, Sangamon, Illinois
CP
(Rev) Sr
1912–2004
Birth Location: Rochester, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
(S
George Painter
1918–1986
Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
GP
Roy Painter
1902–1971
Birth Location: Illinois
RP

Martha Elam's Ancestors

Self
Martha Elam
1885–1964
Birth Place: Bond, Illinois, United States
Parents
Bolin A Elam
1844–
Illinois, USA
Mary (Ann) Davis
1850–1905
Illinois
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Elam's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Matilda) Elam (11 Dec 1885–25 JUN 1964) m. William (Student) Painter (18 JUL 1883–4 Jun 1941)
  1. 1. John (Henry) Painter 1908–1978 m. Marjorie (Imo) Halley 1913–1996 m. Jessie (M.) (Painter) 1908–
  2. 2. Myrtle (Marie Painter) (Gooch) 1915–1973
  3. 3. Esther (Evelyn\Evaline Painter) (McGlothlin) 1904–1969
    1. 1. Robert (M) McGlothin 1921–1973
    2. 2. Ruby (D) McGlothin 1924–2004
      1. 1. Richard (H) Hartley 1945–2013
  4. 4. Goldie (M. Painter) (Bunch) 1906–1986 m. Robert (E Bunch) Sr 1901–1969
    1. 1. Betty (Mae Bunch) (Brown) 1933–2012 m. Clarence ("Brownie" Brown) Sr 1927–2014
  5. 5. Clarence (E) Painter 1909–1982 m. Lillian (A Peters) (Painter) 1906–1981
    1. 1. Joseph"Joe" (Thomas Painter) Sr 1929–1992
  6. 6. Charlie (Wesley) Painter 1912–1979 m. Anna (B Banzin) (Painter) 1909–1987
  7. 7. (Rev) (Chester Jacob Painter) Sr 1912–2004 m. Mary (Ingram) (Painter) 1913–1987
    1. 1. Garry (E) Painter 1946–1963
    2. 2. Chester (Jacob Painter) Jr 1933–1979
    3. 3. Charles Painter 1933–1999
    4. 4. Carl (Truman) Painter 1943–1987
    5. 5. Larry (Wayne) Painter 1946–1946
    6. 6. Roy (Elmer) Painter 1934–1935
    7. 7. Sharron (Ann) Painter 1941–1941
  8. 8. George Painter 1918–1986
  9. 9. Roy (Everett) Painter 1902–1971 m. Mabel (A Sauerbrun) (Painter) 1904–1995
    1. 1. Roy (William) Painter 1923–1968
    2. 2. Robert (John Painter) Sr 1929–1989
    3. 3. Edward"Edwin"Everett Painter 1924–2000

Martha Elam's Timeline

9 Records

1885
11 Dec 1885
Birth of Martha Matilda Elam in Bond, Illinois, United States
Bond, Illinois, United States
1900
1900
Age 15
Martha Matilda Elam resided here in Rochester, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Rochester, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Martha Matilda Elam resided here in Springfield Precinct 51, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield Precinct 51, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Martha Matilda Elam resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 50
Martha Matilda Elam resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 55
Martha Matilda Elam resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1964
25 JUN 1964
Age 79
Death of Martha Matilda Elam in Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
1964
25 JUN 1964
Age 79
Death of Martha Matilda Elam in Springfield, Illinois Rochester Cemetery
Springfield, Illinois Rochester Cemetery
1964
25 JUN 1964
Age 79
Death of Martha Matilda Elam in Springfield, Illinois Rochester Cemetery
Springfield, Illinois Rochester Cemetery

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1885
    Event Place: Bond, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T627_885; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 84-37
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Springfield Precinct 51, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T625_407; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 169; Image: 538
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 559; Page: 38B; Enumeration District: 0049; Image: 993.0; FHL microfilm: 2340294
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 344; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1240344
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rochester, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 344; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1240344

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Springfield Precinct 51, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Springfield Precinct 51, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T625_407; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 169; Image: 538

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 559; Page: 38B; Enumeration District: 0049; Image: 993.0; FHL microfilm: 2340294

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T627_885; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 84-37

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T627_885; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 84-37

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 JUN 1964
    Event Place: Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 JUN 1964
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois Rochester Cemetery

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 JUN 1964
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois Rochester Cemetery

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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