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Martha Josephine Giles 1840–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Aug 1840

Birth Location: Coffee County, TN

Death Date: 12 Apr 1916

Death Location: Madison County, Alabama, USA

Father: Allen Giles

Mother: Mary McFarland

Spouse(s): William Atkins

Children(s): Mary Atkins, Rosanna Atkins, Sarah Atkins, Joseph Atkins, Emanuel Atkins

In 1840, Martha Josephine Giles entered the world in Coffee County, TN, born to Allen Benjamin Giles And Mary Ellen Polly Mcfarland. In 1850, Martha Josephine Giles resided in District 3, Coffee, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Martha Josephine Giles resided in North Western Division, Madison, Alabama, USA. Martha Josephine Giles married William A Atkins, and had children including Emanuel Alexander Atkins, Joseph Henry Atkins, Mary Elizabeth Atkins, Rosanna A L Atkins, Sarah F Atkins. Martha Josephine Giles passed away in 1916 in Madison County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1840, Martha Josephine Giles entered the world in Coffee County, TN, born to Allen Benjamin Giles And Mary Ellen Polly Mcfarland.
  • In 1850, Martha Josephine Giles resided in District 3, Coffee, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Martha Josephine Giles resided in North Western Division, Madison, Alabama, USA.
  • Martha Josephine Giles married William A Atkins, and had children including Emanuel Alexander Atkins, Joseph Henry Atkins, Mary Elizabeth Atkins, Rosanna A L Atkins, Sarah F Atkins.
  • Martha Josephine Giles passed away in 1916 in Madison County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Allen Giles
1807–1862
Birth Location: Prince Edward, Virginia, United States
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Mary McFarland
1822–1890
Birth Location: Shelbyville, Bedford Co, TN
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Spouses(s)

William Atkins
1832–1880
Birth Location: Alabama
WA

Children(s)

Mary Atkins
1863–1912
Birth Location: Madison Co, AL
MA
Rosanna Atkins
1865–1897
Birth Location: Madison Co, AL
RA
Sarah Atkins
1866–1880
Birth Location: Madison Co, AL
SA
Joseph Atkins
1868–1935
Birth Location: Madison Co, AL
JA
Emanuel Atkins
1875–1944
Birth Location: Madison Co, AL
EA

Martha Giles's Ancestors

Self
Martha Giles
1840–1916
Birth Place: Coffee County, TN
Parents
Allen Benjamin Giles
1807–1862
Prince Edward, Virginia, United States
Mary (Ellen "Polly") McFarland
1822–1890
Shelbyville, Bedford Co, TN
Grandparents
Josiah (Joe E) Giles
1756–1837
Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
Martha (Patsy) Abbott
1772–1854
Buckingham County, Virginia, USA
Robert (Benjamin) McFarland
1776–1850
Gullford, NC
Sarah Hayes
1778–1856
Rockingham, NC
Great-Grandparents
Lucy Trent
1712–1788
Benjamin McFarland
1750–1823
Elizabeth Nelson
1755–1854
Lieut Hays
1739–1817
Sarah Browne
1738–1831
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Trent
1686–1768
Arthur McFarland
1715–1750
Elizabeth Porter
1725–1750
Robert Nelson
1719–1792
Alice Bohn
1717–1802

Martha Giles's Descendants

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Martha (Josephine) Giles (18 Aug 1840–12 Apr 1916) m. William (A.) Atkins (1832–before 1880)
  1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Atkins 1863–1912
  2. 2. Rosanna (A L) Atkins 1865–1897 m. Thomas (Lorenzo) Frame 1864–1940
    1. 1. Martha ((Mattie) Elizabeth) Frame 1890– m. J. (Allen Thurman) Hayes 1888–1942
      1. 1. Gordon (Ermon) Hayes 1920–1994
      2. 2. Thomas (Frame) Hayes 1927–2000
      3. 3. Margaret (Marie) Hayes 1924–2002
      4. 4. Allan (Thurman) Hayes 1921–2006
    2. 2. Annie Frame 1888–
    3. 3. Mattie Frame 1890–
    4. 4. Annie (Wade) Frame 1894–1956
    5. 5. Fannie (Mae) Frame 1892–1936
    6. 6. Birdie (Idella) Frame 1899–1949
    7. 7. William (Thomas Tommy) Frame 1903–1984
  3. 3. Sarah (F.) Atkins 1866–1880
  4. 4. Joseph (Henry) Atkins 1868–1935 m. Adella 1872– m. Florence (Ella) Couch 1861–1932 m. Callie (Graham) Arnett –1898
    1. 1. Buthie Atkins 1900–
    2. 2. Wheeler Atkins 1891–
    3. 3. Callie Atkins 1895–1971 m. Grover (Cleveland) Smithart 1892–1971
      1. 1. Flora (B.) Smithart 1919–
      2. 2. Grover (Cleveland Smithart) Jr 1920–1972
      3. 3. Mary (M) Smithart 1922–
      4. 4. Frankie (C) Smithart 1924–1945
      5. 5. Marcus (Hall) Smithart 1926–1952
      6. 6. Thelma (Marie) Smithart 1928–1997
      7. 7. Glenn (Allen) Smithart 1933–1999
      8. 8. Joseph (Lloyd) Smithart 1925–1927
  5. 5. Emanuel (Alexander) Atkins 1875–1944

Martha Giles's Timeline

9 Records

1840
18 Aug 1840
Birth of Martha Josephine Giles in Coffee County, TN
Coffee County, TN
1850
1850
Age 10
Martha Josephine Giles resided here in District 3, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
District 3, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 20
Martha Josephine Giles resided here in North Western Division, Madison, Alabama, USA
North Western Division, Madison, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 30
Martha Josephine Giles resided here in Township 2 Range 2 Subdivision 53, Madison, Alabama, USA
Township 2 Range 2 Subdivision 53, Madison, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 40
Martha Josephine Giles resided here in Beat 16, Madison, Alabama, USA
Beat 16, Madison, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 60
Martha Josephine Giles resided here in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 70
Martha Josephine Giles resided here in Dallas, Madison, Alabama, USA
Dallas, Madison, Alabama, USA
1911
1911
Age 71
Martha Josephine Giles resided here in Huntsville, Alabama, USA
Huntsville, Alabama, USA
1916
12 Apr 1916
Age 76
Death of Martha Josephine Giles in Madison County, Alabama, USA
Madison County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1840
    Event Place: Coffee County, TN
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 16, Madison, Alabama; Roll: 22; Page: 253B; Enumeration District: 219
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 2 Range 2 Subdivision 53, Madison, Alabama; Roll: M593_27; Page: 120A; Family History Library Film: 545526
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1240028
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: North Western Division, Madison, Alabama; Roll: M653_15; Page: 12; Family History Library Film: 803015
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dallas, Madison, Alabama; Roll: T624_24; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1374037
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 3, Coffee, Tennessee; Roll: M432_875; Page: 23A; Image: 51

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 3, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 3, Coffee, Tennessee; Roll: M432_875; Page: 23A; Image: 51

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: North Western Division, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: North Western Division, Madison, Alabama; Roll: M653_15; Page: 12; Family History Library Film: 803015

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 2 Range 2 Subdivision 53, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 2 Range 2 Subdivision 53, Madison, Alabama; Roll: M593_27; Page: 120A; Family History Library Film: 545526

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beat 16, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 16, Madison, Alabama; Roll: 22; Page: 253B; Enumeration District: 219

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1240028

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dallas, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dallas, Madison, Alabama; Roll: T624_24; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1374037

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Huntsville, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1916
    Event Place: Madison County, Alabama, USA
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