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Martha Ellis 1849–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1849

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 1 December 1905

Death Location: Russell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Clayton Ellis

Mother: Martha Baugh

Spouse(s): John Collins

Children(s): Clayton Collins, Ollie Knight

Martha Ellis was born in 1849 in Kentucky, the child of Clayton Ellis And Martha Ann Baugh. In 1850, Martha Ellis resided in District 1, Russell, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Martha Ellis resided in Russell, Russell, Kentucky, USA. Martha Ellis married John B Collins, and had children including Clayton Edward Collins, Ollie Lee Knight. Martha Ellis passed away in 1905 in Russell County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Martha Ellis was born in 1849 in Kentucky, the child of Clayton Ellis And Martha Ann Baugh.
  • In 1850, Martha Ellis resided in District 1, Russell, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Martha Ellis resided in Russell, Russell, Kentucky, USA.
  • Martha Ellis married John B Collins, and had children including Clayton Edward Collins, Ollie Lee Knight.
  • Martha Ellis passed away in 1905 in Russell County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Clayton Ellis
1810–1897
Birth Location: Kentucky
CE
Martha Baugh
1816–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MB

Spouses(s)

John Collins
1842–1875
Birth Location: Kentucky
JC

Children(s)

Clayton Collins
1867–1914
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
CC
Ollie Knight
1890–1915
Birth Location: –
OK

Martha Ellis's Ancestors

Self
Martha Ellis
1849–1905
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Clayton Ellis
1810–1897
Kentucky
Martha (Ann) Baugh
1816–
Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Ellis's Descendants

1.
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Martha Ellis (Feb 1849–1 December 1905) m. John (B) Collins (abt 1842–20 Jun 1875)
  1. 1. Clayton (Edward) Collins 1867–1914 m. Permella, (Mellie) Collins 1870– m. Amelia (F) Burris 1870–
    1. 1. Zacharah (E) Collins 1894–1935 m. Pearl Cheeks 1903–1991
      1. 1. Leroy Collins 1926–2005 m. Lola (Belle) Hale 1925–
        1. 1. Carolyn (Sue) Collins 1946– m. Richard (Allen) Nelson 1939–1984
      2. 2. Ruby (Mae) Collins 1921–1993 m. Walter Russell 1911–
        1. 1. Collins 1935–1935
        2. 2. Minnie (Edith) Russell 1936–1993
      3. 3. Jack Collins 1923–
      4. 4. Charles (William) Collins 1922–1981
      5. 5. Robert (Condy) Collins 1934–1958
    2. 2. William (D) Collins 1898–
    3. 3. Liddia (F) Collins 1896–
    4. 4. Albert (L) Collins 1889–1967 m. Viola (M) Nelson 1895–
    5. 5. Myodie (A) Collins 1891–
    6. 6. Susie (M) Collins 1900– m. Cuba Johnson 1898–
      1. 1. Lucille Johnson 1919–1989
    7. 7. William (D) Collins 1898–
    8. 8. Liddia (F) Collins 1896–
    9. 9. Myodie (A) Collins 1891–
  2. 2. Ollie (Lee) Knight 1890–1915

Martha Ellis's Timeline

8 Records

1849
Feb 1849
Birth of Martha Ellis in Kentucky
Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 1
Martha Ellis resided here in District 1, Russell, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Russell, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 11
Martha Ellis resided here in Russell, Russell, Kentucky, USA
Russell, Russell, Kentucky, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 14
Martha Ellis resided here in Barren, Kentucky, United States
Barren, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 21
Martha Ellis resided here in Precinct 1, Russell, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 1, Russell, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 31
Martha Ellis resided here in Creelsborough, Russell, Kentucky, USA
Creelsborough, Russell, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 51
Martha Ellis resided here in Jamestown, Russell, Kentucky, USA
Jamestown, Russell, Kentucky, USA
1905
1 December 1905
Age 56
Death of Martha Ellis
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1849
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [3] U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the AGO, 1780s-1917; Record Group #: 94; Series Number: M397; Roll #: 0171
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Creelsborough, Russell, Kentucky; Roll: 441; Page: 499D; Enumeration District: 099
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jamestown, Russell, Kentucky; Roll: 550; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0159; FHL microfilm: 1240550
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Russell, Russell, Kentucky; Roll: M653_394; Page: 695; Family History Library Fil
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 1, Russell, Kentucky; Roll: 217; Page: 232a
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Russell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 1, Russell, Kentucky; Roll: 217; Page: 232a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Russell, Russell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Russell, Russell, Kentucky; Roll: M653_394; Page: 695; Family History Library Fil

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Barren, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Russell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Creelsborough, Russell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Creelsborough, Russell, Kentucky; Roll: 441; Page: 499D; Enumeration District: 099

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jamestown, Russell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jamestown, Russell, Kentucky; Roll: 550; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0159; FHL microfilm: 1240550

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives At Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Russell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 December 1905
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Russell County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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