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Martha Francis 1854–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 November 1854

Birth Location: Wayne County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 06 April 1943

Death Location: Skeens Cemetery, East Lynn, Wayne, West Virginia, USA

Father: Jess Francis

Mother: Malinda Osborn

Spouse(s): Mars Griffin

Children(s): Almeda Gilkerson, Malinda Buell, Mollie Gilkerson, Thomas Griffin, Mack Griffin

The story of Martha Francis began in 1854 in Wayne County, West Virginia, USA. In 1875, Martha Francis established residence. In 1880, Martha Francis resided in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA. Martha Francis married Leander Gilkerson, Mars Griffin, and had children including Almeda Twin Gilkerson, Mack Griffin, Malinda Buell, Mollie Twin Gilkerson, Thomas Griffin. Martha Francis passed away in 1943 in Skeens Cemetery, East Lynn, Wayne, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Francis began in 1854 in Wayne County, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1875, Martha Francis established residence.
  • In 1880, Martha Francis resided in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA.
  • Martha Francis married Leander Gilkerson, Mars Griffin, and had children including Almeda Twin Gilkerson, Mack Griffin, Malinda Buell, Mollie Twin Gilkerson, Thomas Griffin.
  • Martha Francis passed away in 1943 in Skeens Cemetery, East Lynn, Wayne, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jess Francis
1824–1912
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
JF
Malinda Osborn
1827–1896
Birth Location: Cabell County, Virginia, USA
MO

Spouses(s)

Mars Griffin
1852–1900
Birth Location: Mt. Sterling, Mason County, Kentucky, USA
MG

Children(s)

Almeda Gilkerson
1881–
Birth Location: –
AG
Malinda Buell
1875–1916
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
MB
Mollie Gilkerson
1881–
Birth Location: –
MG
Thomas Griffin
1879–1955
Birth Location: Wayne, West Virginia, USA
TG
Mack Griffin
1872–1957
Birth Location: Adkins Mill, West Virginia
MG

Martha Francis's Ancestors

Self
Martha Francis
1854–1943
Birth Place: Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Jess Francis
1824–1912
West Virginia, USA
Malinda Osborn
1827–1896
Cabell County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Osburn) Sr.
1798–1860
Lee County, Virginia, USA
Cynthia Ferguson
1790–1831
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edmund Osburn
1770–1842
Mary Noe
1776–1869
John Sr.
1767–1855
Peggy Ferguson
1769–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Noe
1732–1816
Elizabeth Patrick
1760–1817
Ensign Ferguson
1744–1825
Mary Jameson
1746–1827

Martha Francis's Descendants

1.
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Martha Francis (14 November 1854–06 April 1943) m. Mars Griffin (1852–13 July 1900)
  1. 1. Almeda ((Twin)) Gilkerson 1881–
  2. 2. Malinda Buell 1875–1916
  3. 3. Mollie ((Twin)) Gilkerson 1881–
  4. 4. Thomas Griffin 1879–1955 m. Laura Ross 1876–1938
    1. 1. May Griffin 1911–1911
    2. 2. Martha (Jane) Griffin 1901–1916
    3. 3. Beda Griffin 1896–1899
    4. 4. Charles Griffin 1899–1928 m. Georgie Hale 1897–1964
    5. 5. Lottie Griffin 1910–2006 m. Vessie Davis 1910–1987
      1. 1. Henry (L.) Davis 1942–2006
      2. 2. Lula Davis 1932–2016 m. Raymond (Hale) Sr. 1923–2007
        1. 1. Judy (Kay) Hale 1948–2017
      3. 3. Hester Spence 1935–1998 m. Tolbert (Spence) Jr. 1934–1992
      4. 4. Shockley Davis 1929–1976 m. Donna (Chloe) Sterling 1929–2017 m. Paralee Fry 1932–2009
        1. 1. Glenn (Thomas) Davis 1951–2024
        2. 2. Vonda (Lee) Davis 1949–2024 m. Walter (James) Saum 1945–2011
      5. 5. Billo (Jean) Davis 1931–2017
    6. 6. Frank (M) Griffin 1908–1975 m. Artie Spence 1910–1999
      1. 1. Yvonie Griffin 1937–1937
      2. 2. Kenneth (Ray) Griffin 1947–1947
      3. 3. William (Thomas) Griffin 1934–1980 m. Lois (Ann) Dague 1939–1977
      4. 4. Charles (Kay) Griffin 1932–1982
    7. 7. Lula Griffin 1905–1997
    8. 8. Lucian Griffin 1914–1989 m. Ruby Hale 1917–1989
  5. 5. Mack Griffin 1872–1957 m. Cynthia 1879–1962
    1. 1. Minnie Griffin 1914–
    2. 2. Edith Griffin 1919–
    3. 3. Virgil Griffin 1911–
    4. 4. Martha Griffin 1899–
    5. 5. Delcie Griffin 1916–
    6. 6. Sadie Griffin 1905–
    7. 7. Curtis Griffin 1924–
    8. 8. Mildred Griffin 1921–
    9. 9. Jesse (B.) Griffin 1908–1962 m. Virginia Jackson 1913–
    10. 10. Clifford (Benjamin) Griffin 1903–1977 m. Ethel (P) Griffin 1911–1963
      1. 1. James (Franklin) Griffin 1934–2006
    11. 11. Fannie (Lovejoy) Griffin 1901–1980 m. Wayne (Lester) Stamper 1893–1949
      1. 1. Freida (Rose) Stamper 1929–1998 m. Arlie (Marvin) Adkins 1927–2001

Martha Francis's Timeline

8 Records

1854
14 November 1854
Birth of Martha Francis in Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
1875
1875
Age 21
Martha Francis resided here
None
1880
1880
Age 26
Martha Francis resided here in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 76
Martha Francis resided here in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 81
Martha Francis resided here in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1940
01 April 1940
Age 86
Martha Francis resided here in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1943
04 April 1943
Age 89
Death of Martha Francis in East Lynn, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
East Lynn, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1943
06 April 1943
Age 89
Burial of Martha Francis in Skeens Cemetery, East Lynn, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Skeens Cemetery, East Lynn, Wayne, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 November 1854
    Event Place: Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Findagrave.com, Skeens Family Cemetery, George Thomas Griffen, East Lynn, Wayne, WestVirginia
    [2] Findagrave.com, Skeens Family Cemetery Martha (Francis) Griffen, East Lynn, Wayne,West Vriginia, USA
    [3] Linda E. Griffen - Csatlos - Wise - Researcher
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: 2556; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 1167.0; FHL microfilm: 2342290
    [5] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012
    [6] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4450; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 50-18
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [8] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4450; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 50-18
    [9] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: 2556; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 1167.0; FHL microfilm: 2342290
    [10] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: 1415; Family History Film: 1255415; Page: 246A; Enumeration District: 140
    [11] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1963

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1875
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: 1415; Family History Film: 1255415; Page: 246A; Enumeration District: 140

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: 2556; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 1167.0; FHL microfilm: 2342290
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: 2556; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 1167.0; FHL microfilm: 2342290

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4450; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 50-18
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4450; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 50-18

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 April 1940
    Event Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4450; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 50-18
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4450; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 50-18

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 April 1943
    Event Place: East Lynn, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Findagrave.com, Skeens Family Cemetery Martha (Francis) Griffen, East Lynn, Wayne,West Vriginia, USA
    [2] Linda E. Griffen - Csatlos - Wise - Researcher
    [3] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [4] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012
    [5] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 06 April 1943
    Event Place: Skeens Cemetery, East Lynn, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Findagrave.com, Skeens Family Cemetery Martha (Francis) Griffen, East Lynn, Wayne,West Vriginia, USA
    [2] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [3] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012
    [4] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave Index
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