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Martha Jane Golden 1855–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Nov 1855

Birth Location: Florida, USA

Death Date: 22 Jun 1917

Death Location: Karnes, Texas, United States

Father: Christian Golden

Mother: Eliza ELSUM

Spouse(s): Louis Hartsfield, William Higdon

Children(s): James Higdon, William Hartsfield, Susie Hartsfield, Lillie Hartsfield, Willie Hartsfield, Josie Hartsfield, Jesse Hartsfield, MARY HIGDON, Edward Higdon, James Higdon

In 1855, Martha Jane Golden entered the world in Florida, USA, born to Christian Golden And Eliza Mary Elsum. In 1880, Martha Jane Golden resided in Precinct 4, Jackson, Texas, USA. In 1900, Martha Jane Golden resided in Justice Precinct 4, Karnes, Texas, USA. Martha Jane Golden married Louis E Hartsfield, William Robert Higdon, and had children including Edward Carmack Higdon, James Ezekiel Higdon, James Robert Higdon, Jesse David Hartsfield, Josie Hartsfield, Lillie Cemanthy Hartsfield, Mary Elizabeth Higdon, Susie H Hartsfield, William Henry Hartsfield, Willie Hartsfield. Martha Jane Golden passed away in 1917 in Karnes, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Martha Jane Golden entered the world in Florida, USA, born to Christian Golden And Eliza Mary Elsum.
  • In 1880, Martha Jane Golden resided in Precinct 4, Jackson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Martha Jane Golden resided in Justice Precinct 4, Karnes, Texas, USA.
  • Martha Jane Golden married Louis E Hartsfield, William Robert Higdon, and had children including Edward Carmack Higdon, James Ezekiel Higdon, James Robert Higdon, Jesse David Hartsfield, Josie Hartsfield, Lillie Cemanthy Hartsfield, Mary Elizabeth Higdon, Susie H Hartsfield, William Henry Hartsfield, Willie Hartsfield.
  • Martha Jane Golden passed away in 1917 in Karnes, Texas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Golden's Ancestors

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Martha Golden
1855–1917
Birth Place: Florida, USA
Parents
Christian Golden
1821–1880
Warren County, Georgia, USA
Eliza (Mary) ELSUM
1830–
Alabama, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Henry Golden
1800–1866
Warren, Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Golden's Descendants

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Martha (Jane) Golden (Nov 1855–22 Jun 1917) m. Louis (E.) Hartsfield (10 November 1850–20 August 1915) m. William (Robert) Higdon (30 SEP 1845–24 OCT 1875)
  1. 1. James (Robert) Higdon 1874–1941 m. Emily (Malvina) Baugh 1882–1952
    1. 1. Christine Higdon 1914–1918
    2. 2. Ezekiel Higdon 1909–1960
    3. 3. Everett (Carl Higdon) Jr 1906–1971 m. Estelle Vaughn 1914–1994
      1. 1. Joyce (Lavern) Higdon 1933–2017 m. Lawrence Davis 1931–2006
        1. 1. Loys (Lee Jr.) Davis 1949–1994
        2. 2. Betty (Lou) Davis 1951–1991
      2. 2. Betty (Ray) Higdon 1940–1999 m. Joseph (Delano) Callan 1933–2018
      3. 3. Elvin (Otis) Higdon 1932–2007
      4. 4. James (Elmer) Higdon 1931–2019
      5. 5. Mary (Lou) Higdon 1930–2009 m. John (F Valchar) Sr 1921–1996
    4. 4. Myrtle (V) Higdon 1901–1970
    5. 5. Andy (J) Higdon 1910–1962
    6. 6. William (Arthur) Higdon 1922–1982
    7. 7. Katie (Marie) Higdon 1903–1987
    8. 8. Lucile Higdon 1921–1986
  2. 2. William (Henry) Hartsfield 1878–1921
  3. 3. Susie (H) Hartsfield 1883–
  4. 4. Lillie (Cemanthy) Hartsfield 1886–1969
  5. 5. Willie Hartsfield 1886–
  6. 6. Josie Hartsfield 1889–
  7. 7. Jesse (David) Hartsfield 1891–1971
  8. 8. MARY (ELIZABETH) HIGDON 1875–1967
  9. 9. Edward (Carmack) Higdon 1873–
  10. 10. James (Ezekiel) Higdon 1872–1944

Martha Golden's Timeline

4 Records

1855
Nov 1855
Birth of Martha Jane Golden in Florida, USA
Florida, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
Martha Jane Golden resided here in Precinct 4, Jackson, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Jackson, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Martha Jane Golden resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Karnes, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Karnes, Texas, USA
1917
22 Jun 1917
Age 62
Death of Martha Jane Golden in Karnes, Texas, United States
Karnes, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 1855
    Event Place: Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Jackson, Texas; Roll: 1313; Page: 107d; Enumeration District: 083
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Karnes, Texas; Roll: 1650; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0063

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Jackson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Jackson, Texas; Roll: 1313; Page: 107d; Enumeration District: 083

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Karnes, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Karnes, Texas; Roll: 1650; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0063

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1917
    Event Place: Karnes, Texas, United States

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