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Martha Jane Estep 1855–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 MAY 1855

Birth Location: Johnson Co., Kentucky

Death Date: 8 JUN 1915

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

Father: Lilburn Estep

Mother: Rachel Lemaster

Spouse(s): Jesse Gillam

Children(s): Rachel Gillam

The story of Martha Jane Estep began in 1855 in Johnson Co., Kentucky. In 1860, Martha Jane Estep resided in Johnson, Kentucky. In 1870, Martha Jane Estep resided in Flatgap, Johnson, Kentucky, USA. Martha Jane Estep married Jesse Gillam, and had children including Rachel Ann Gillam. Martha Jane Estep passed away in 1915 in Johnson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Jane Estep began in 1855 in Johnson Co., Kentucky.
  • In 1860, Martha Jane Estep resided in Johnson, Kentucky.
  • In 1870, Martha Jane Estep resided in Flatgap, Johnson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Martha Jane Estep married Jesse Gillam, and had children including Rachel Ann Gillam.
  • Martha Jane Estep passed away in 1915 in Johnson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lilburn Estep
1835–1904
Birth Location: Scott Co., Kentucky
LE
Rachel Lemaster
1834–1912
Birth Location: Floyd Co., Kentucky
RL

Spouses(s)

Jesse Gillam
1852–1878
Birth Location: , Morgan, Kentucky
JG

Children(s)

Rachel Gillam
1874–1934
Birth Location: Johnson, Kentucky, USA
RG

Martha Estep's Ancestors

Self
Martha Estep
1855–1915
Birth Place: Johnson Co., Kentucky
Parents
Lilburn Hanford Estep
1835–1904
Scott Co., Kentucky
Rachel Lemaster
1834–1912
Floyd Co., Kentucky
Grandparents
Elijah Estep
1813–1889
Russell Co., Virginia
Frances Chase
1812–1870
Johnson Co., Kentucky
Richard (Thomas) Lemaster
1807–1887
Harlan County, Kentucky, United States
Rebecca (Bexey) Christian
1813–1878
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joel Estep
1788–1877
Nancy Nelson
1791–1831
Ambrose Chase
1778–1834
Salley Sherman
1774–1857
Eleazer Lemaster
1760–1857
Rachel Ramey
1771–1848
Thomas Christian
1780–1840
Margaret Pine
1779–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Shadrach Estep
1760–1840
Mary Lane
1765–1840
George Nelson
1745–1824
Sabre Garrett
1745–1825
Abel Chase
1750–1806
Elizabeth Elliot
1753–1818
Aaron Sherman
1748–1806
Sarah Kimball
1754–1834

Martha Estep's Descendants

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Martha (Jane) Estep (23 MAY 1855–8 JUN 1915) m. Jesse Gillam (1852–BET 1878 AND 1941)
  1. 1. Rachel (Ann) Gillam 1874–1934 m. John (Elliot) Adams 1873–1961
    1. 1. Ben (Harrison) Adams 1927–1960 m. Connie Conley 1926–2005
    2. 2. Charle (McKinnley) Adams 1897–1963 m. Sarah Mullins 1913–1997
    3. 3. Clova Adams 1908–1989 m. Frank Fairchild 1906–1977
    4. 4. James (Milton) Adams 1899–1958 m. Elizaberth Dalton 1906–
    5. 5. Lesta Adams 1912–
    6. 6. Levena Adams 1901–1972 m. Oscar Patrick 1899–1967
    7. 7. Mart Adams 1910–1966 m. Nova Cantrell 1909–1986
    8. 8. Sanford (Noble) Adams 1895–1966
    9. 9. Stella (Jane) Adams 1892–1966 m. Floyd Lemaster 1884–1938 m. Clabe Pennington 1883–1947
    10. 10. Thurman (Kendrick) Adams 1906–1989 m. Esther Rigsby 1914–1999
    11. 11. Virsie Adams 1906–1983 m. Sam Jenkins 1900–1969

Martha Estep's Timeline

8 Records

1855
23 MAY 1855
Birth of Martha Jane Estep in Johnson Co., Kentucky
Johnson Co., Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 5
Martha Jane Estep resided here in Johnson, Kentucky
Johnson, Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 15
Martha Jane Estep resided here in Flatgap, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
Flatgap, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
Martha Jane Estep resided here in Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
Martha Jane Estep resided here in Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 45
Martha Jane Estep resided here in Magisterial District 4, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 4, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Martha Jane Estep resided here in Magisterial District 4, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 4, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
1915
8 JUN 1915
Age 60
Death of Martha Jane Estep in Johnson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Johnson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 MAY 1855
    Event Place: Johnson Co., Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: 425; Page: 148A; Enumeration District: 044
    [3] Public Member Trees
    [4] Public Member Trees
    [5] Public Member Trees
    [6] Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Johnson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: 425; Page: 148A; Enumeration District: 044
    [2] Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: 425; Page: 148A; Enumeration District: 044

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 JUN 1915
    Event Place: Johnson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] Public Member Trees
    [3] Public Member Trees
    [4] Public Member Trees
    [5] Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Johnson, Kentucky
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Flatgap, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 4, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 4, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees
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