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Martha Emerson 1882–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Sep 1882

Birth Location: Chatham County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 4 Feb 1977

Death Location: Goldston, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Oran Emerson

Mother: Sallie Dark

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Lorena Emerson, Hilda Emerson, Mella Emerson, Caldwell Emerson, Nathel Emerson, Myrtle Emerson

The story of Martha Emerson began in 1882 in Chatham County, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Martha Emerson resided in Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Martha Emerson resided in Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA. Martha Emerson had children including Caldwell Emerson, Hilda Emerson, Lorena Emerson, Mella Emerson, Myrtle Emerson, Nathel Lee Emerson. Martha Emerson passed away in 1977 in Goldston, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Emerson began in 1882 in Chatham County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Martha Emerson resided in Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Martha Emerson resided in Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA.
  • Martha Emerson had children including Caldwell Emerson, Hilda Emerson, Lorena Emerson, Mella Emerson, Myrtle Emerson, Nathel Lee Emerson.
  • Martha Emerson passed away in 1977 in Goldston, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Oran Emerson
1859–1900
Birth Location: Pocket, Lee, North Carolina, USA
OE
Sallie Dark
1860–1936
Birth Location: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
SD

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lorena Emerson
1914–2004
Birth Location: North Carolina
LE
Hilda Emerson
1918–
Birth Location: North Carolina
HE
Mella Emerson
1921–
Birth Location: North Carolina
ME
Caldwell Emerson
1922–1998
Birth Location: North Carolina
CE
Nathel Emerson
1923–
Birth Location: Chatham, North Carolina
NE
Myrtle Emerson
1910–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Martha Emerson's Ancestors

Self
Martha Emerson
1882–1977
Birth Place: Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Oran Emerson
1859–1900
Pocket, Lee, North Carolina, USA
Sallie (A) Dark
1860–1936
Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Isham Emerson
1826–1914
North Carolina
Martha (Ann Headen) Emerson
1837–1931
Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
Wade Dark
1831–1910
North Carolina
Patsy Johnson
1840–1920
Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
rosanna emerson
1806–1865
John Emerson
1792–1886
Annis Watson
1822–1922
Issac Johnson
1815–1880
Lucy Johnson
1815–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Atlas slaveowner
1775–1852
Hannah Rubottom
1768–1840
James Jr
1759–1860
Sarah Evans
1761–1855
John Watson
1791–1840
John ♥
1791–1850
Anne ♥
1795–1860
Drury Honeycutt
1775–1820

Martha Emerson's Descendants

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Martha Emerson (1 Sep 1882–4 Feb 1977)
  1. 1. Lorena Emerson 1914–2004
  2. 2. Hilda Emerson 1918–
  3. 3. Mella Emerson 1921–
  4. 4. Caldwell Emerson 1922–1998
  5. 5. Nathel (Lee) Emerson 1923–
  6. 6. Myrtle Emerson 1910–

Martha Emerson's Timeline

8 Records

1882
1 Sep 1882
Birth of Martha Emerson in Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
Martha Emerson resided here in Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Martha Emerson resided here in Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Martha Emerson resided here in Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Martha Emerson resided here in Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 58
Martha Emerson resided here in Goldston, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Goldston, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
1966
1966
Age 84
Martha Emerson resided here in North Carolina
North Carolina
1977
4 Feb 1977
Age 95
Death of Martha Emerson in Sanford, Lee, North Carolina, USA
Sanford, Lee, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1882
    Event Place: Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1289; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 9
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2341414
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1241188
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1102; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1375115
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1241188

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1102; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1375115

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1289; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 9

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2341414

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Goldston, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 110

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1966
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chatham
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Indexes

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1977
    Event Place: Sanford, Lee, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Goldston, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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