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Martha Viola Goodman 1836 – 1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1836

Birth Location: Chowan, North Carolina

Death Date: 27 Sept 1914

Death Location: Harrellsville, Hertford County, North Carolina

Father: Alexander Jones

Mother: Sarah Carr

Spouse(s): Alexander Jones

Children(s): Thomas Jones, Jesse Jones, Allice Jones, M. Jones, W. Jones

Martha Viola Goodman was born in 1836 in Chowan, North Carolina, the child of Alexander Jones and Sarah Jones Carr. In 1850, Martha Viola Goodman resided in Person, North Carolina, USA. Martha Viola Goodman married Alexander Jones, and had children including Thomas Melvin Jones, Jesse A. Jones, Allice J Jones, M. L Jones, W. R Jones. Martha Viola Goodman passed away in 1914 in Harrellsville, Hertford County, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • Martha Viola Goodman was born in 1836 in Chowan, North Carolina, the child of Alexander Jones and Sarah Jones Carr.
  • In 1850, Martha Viola Goodman resided in Person, North Carolina, USA.
  • Martha Viola Goodman married Alexander Jones, and had children including Thomas Melvin Jones, Jesse A. Jones, Allice J Jones, M. L Jones, W. R Jones.
  • Martha Viola Goodman passed away in 1914 in Harrellsville, Hertford County, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Jones
1820 – 1875
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Sarah Carr
1800 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
SC

Spouses(s)

Alexander Jones
1820 – 1875
Birth Location: Chowan, North Carolina
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Children(s)

Thomas Jones
1858 – 1947
Birth Location: Chowan, North Carolina
TJ
Jesse Jones
1874 –
Birth Location: Hertford Co., N. C.
JJ
Allice Jones
1861 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
AJ
M. Jones
1870 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
MJ
W. Jones
1875 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
WJ

Martha Goodman's Ancestors

Self
Martha Goodman
1836 – 1914
Birth Place: Chowan, North Carolina
Parents
Alexander Jones
1820 – 1875
North Carolina
Sarah (Jones) Carr
1800 –
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Goodman's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Viola) Goodman (1836 – 27 Sept 1914) m. Alexander Jones (abt 1820 – 1875)
  1. 1. Thomas (Melvin) Jones (29 Dec 1858 – 18 Mar 1947) m. Christian (Ophelia "Kitty" (twin)) Saunders (abt 1859 – 1902)
    1. 1. Sam Jones (abt 1895 – ) m. Estelle Jones (abt 1904 – 2 Dec 1983)
      1. 1. Janie Jones (abt 1922 – )
      2. 2. Evelyn Jones (abt 1924 – )
      3. 3. Ruby Jones (abt 1926 – )
      4. 4. Lena Jones (abt 1928 – 20 Sep 2006) m. Alvin Digmann (abt 1922 – 23 November 2004)
        1. 1. Sue (Ellen) Digmann (Mar 1953 – ) m. Samuel (Evans) Turner (1942 – )
        2. 2. Elaine (Marie) Stone (10 May 1954 – ) m. James (Edwin) Stone
        3. 3. Alan (L) Digmann (23 Jan 1957 – 9 Sep 2010)
        4. 4. Carol (Louise) Digmann (25 Aug 1962 – 1 May 1978)
      5. 5. Hilton Jones (abt 1930 – )
      6. 6. Alton Jones (abt 1932 – )
      7. 7. Frances Jones (abt 1936 – )
      8. 8. Paul Jones (abt 1938 – )
      9. 9. Bernard Jones (abt 1939 – )
      10. 10. Alice Jones (abt 1948 – )
  2. 2. Jesse (A.) Jones (1874 – )
  3. 3. Allice (J) Jones (Abt 1861 – )
  4. 4. M. (L) Jones (Abt 1870 – )
  5. 5. W. (R) Jones (Abt 1875 – )

Martha Goodman's Timeline

10 Records

1835
about 1835
Birth of Martha Viola Goodman in Gates, Gates, North Carolina, United States
Gates, Gates, North Carolina, United States
1836
1836
Birth of Martha Viola Goodman in Chowan, North Carolina
Chowan, North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 14
Martha Viola Goodman resided here in Person, North Carolina, USA
Person, North Carolina, USA
1858
02 April 1858
Age 22
Martha Viola Goodman was married
None
1858
1858-04-02
Age 22
Martha Viola Goodman was married in Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 34
Martha Viola Goodman resided here in Winton, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
Winton, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 44
Martha Viola Goodman resided here in Winton, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
Winton, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 74
Martha Viola Goodman resided here in Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
1914
27 Sep 1914
Age 78
Death of Martha Viola Goodman in Pitt, North Carolina
Pitt, North Carolina
1914
27 Sept 1914
Age 78
Death of Martha Viola Goodman in Harrellsville, Hertford County, North Carolina
Harrellsville, Hertford County, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: about 1835
    Event Place: Gates, Gates, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Winton, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: 968; Page: 442D; Enumeration District: 071
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Winton, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1143; Page: 424B
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1117; Page: 31a; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1375130
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Gates, North Carolina; Roll: 631; Page: 3a
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Person, North Carolina; Roll: 640; Page: 482a
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Chowan, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 02 April 1858

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1858-04-02
    Event Place: Chowan County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Person, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Gates, North Carolina; Roll: 631; Page: 3a
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Person, North Carolina; Roll: 640; Page: 482a

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Winton, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Winton, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1143; Page: 424B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Winton, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Winton, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: 968; Page: 442D; Enumeration District: 071

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1117; Page: 31a; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1375130

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1914
    Event Place: Pitt, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Sept 1914
    Event Place: Harrellsville, Hertford County, North Carolina
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