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Martha Ann Gorham 1829–1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1829

Birth Location: Chowan County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 20 Jun 1884

Death Location: Linden, Marengo County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: James Gorham

Mother: Deborah Standin

Spouse(s): William Wakeman, Frederick McNeill

Children(s): Araminta Wakeman

In 1829, Martha Ann Gorham entered the world in Chowan County, North Carolina, USA, born to James Gorham And Deborah Standin. In 1850, Martha Ann Gorham resided in Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Martha Ann Gorham resided in District 1, Montgomery, Alabama, USA. Martha Ann Gorham married Frederick Augustus Mcneill, William B Wakeman, and had children including Araminta Louise Wakeman. Martha Ann Gorham passed away in 1884 in Linden, Marengo County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1829, Martha Ann Gorham entered the world in Chowan County, North Carolina, USA, born to James Gorham And Deborah Standin.
  • In 1850, Martha Ann Gorham resided in Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Martha Ann Gorham resided in District 1, Montgomery, Alabama, USA.
  • Martha Ann Gorham married Frederick Augustus Mcneill, William B Wakeman, and had children including Araminta Louise Wakeman.
  • Martha Ann Gorham passed away in 1884 in Linden, Marengo County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Gorham
1797–1838
Birth Location: Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
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Deborah Standin
1801–1882
Birth Location: Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
DS

Spouses(s)

William Wakeman
1818–
Birth Location: Maryland
WW
Frederick McNeill
1819–1895
Birth Location: Alabama
FM

Children(s)

Araminta Wakeman
1848–1889
Birth Location: Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
AW

Martha Gorham's Ancestors

Self
Martha Gorham
1829–1884
Birth Place: Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
James Gorham
1797–1838
Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
Deborah Standin
1801–1882
Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Ann Hassell
1773–1859
Tyrrell Co., NC
Lemuel Standin
1756–1803
Chowan, North Carolina, BNA
Parthenea Sutton
–1786
, Chowan, North Carolina, BNA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Hassell
1737–1793
Ann Snell
1740–1816
Henderson Standin
1732–1781
Miriam Gregory
1736–1783
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abraham Hassell
1713–1770
Priscilla Alexander
1715–1772
Roger Snell
1705–1766
Elizabeth Davenport
1715–

Martha Gorham's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Ann) Gorham (1829–20 Jun 1884) m. William (B.) Wakeman (abt 1818–) m. Frederick (Augustus) McNeill (19 October 1819–12 April 1895)
  1. 1. Araminta (Louise) Wakeman 1848–1889 m. George (Lemon) Herrin 1839–1895
    1. 1. William (Bethel Herrin) Sr 1872–1935 m. Irene Atkinson 1879–1970
      1. 1. Herrin 1910–1910
      2. 2. William (Bethel Herrin) Jr 1919–1992
      3. 3. Araminta Herrin 1910–
    2. 2. George (S.) Herrin 1875–1933 m. Mary (Lula) Keller 1875–1959
      1. 1. James (Edward) Herrin 1908–1988 m. Delessie Wallace 1916–2007
        1. 1. James (Edward) Herrin 1939–2008
      2. 2. Marie (C) Herrin 1903–1980
      3. 3. Ethel (Lauzdon) Herrin 1905–1982
      4. 4. George (Kenneth) Herrin 1914–1996
      5. 5. Edwina Herrin 1908–1908
    3. 3. Frederick (Wester) Herrin 1877–1945
    4. 4. James (Malcolm) Herrin 1879–1946
    5. 5. Martha (Herrin) Brown 1882–1954
    6. 6. Lula Herrin 1868–1870

Martha Gorham's Timeline

6 Records

1829
1829
Birth of Martha Ann Gorham in Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 21
Martha Ann Gorham resided here in Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina, USA
Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 31
Martha Ann Gorham resided here in District 1, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
District 1, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
1866
1866
Age 37
Martha Ann Gorham resided here in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 51
Martha Ann Gorham resided here in Linden, Marengo, Alabama, USA
Linden, Marengo, Alabama, USA
1884
20 Jun 1884
Age 55
Death of Martha Ann Gorham in Marengo County, Alabama, USA
Marengo County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1829
    Event Place: Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Linden, Marengo, Alabama; Roll: 23; Page: 715A; Enumeration District: 106
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Montgomery, Alabama; Roll: M653_19; Page: 157; Family History Library Film: 803019
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina; Roll: 625; Page: 109b
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina; Roll: 625; Page: 109b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Montgomery, Alabama; Roll: M653_19; Page: 157; Family History Library Film: 803019
    [2] 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archives in Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Eighth Census of the United States 1860; Series Number: M653; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Internal Revenue Assessment Lists for Alabama, 1865-1866; Series: M754; Roll: 3; Description: District 2; Annual Lists; 1865-1866 and Monthly and Special Lists; Sept.-Dec. 1865; Record Gro

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Linden, Marengo, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Linden, Marengo, Alabama; Roll: 23; Page: 715A; Enumeration District: 106

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1884
    Event Place: Marengo County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Linden, Marengo County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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