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Martha Jane Hightower 1861–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 April 1861

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 6 April 1940

Death Location: Morgan Mill, Erath County, Texas, United States of America

Father: John Hightower

Mother: Mary Morris

Spouse(s): Wm Gordon

Children(s): Effie Gordon, Gallie Gordon, Bonnie Gordon, Marie Rider

The story of Martha Jane Hightower began in 1861 in Texas. In 1880, Martha Jane Hightower resided in Precinct 6, Erath, Texas, USA. In 1900, Martha Jane Hightower resided in Justice Precinct 6, Erath, Texas, USA. Martha Jane Hightower married Wm A Gordon, and had children including Bonnie L Gordon, Effie Gordon, Gallie A Gordon, Marie Rider. Martha Jane Hightower passed away in 1940 in Morgan Mill, Erath County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Jane Hightower began in 1861 in Texas.
  • In 1880, Martha Jane Hightower resided in Precinct 6, Erath, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Martha Jane Hightower resided in Justice Precinct 6, Erath, Texas, USA.
  • Martha Jane Hightower married Wm A Gordon, and had children including Bonnie L Gordon, Effie Gordon, Gallie A Gordon, Marie Rider.
  • Martha Jane Hightower passed away in 1940 in Morgan Mill, Erath County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Hightower's Ancestors

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Martha Hightower
1861–1940
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
John McPheres Bryan (Berryan) Hightower
1822–1876
Texas, USA
Mary Morris
1832–1885
Texas, USA
Grandparents
charnal Hightower
1796–1871
Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
ellen (elon) watts
1797–1856
Georgia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
thomas Hightower
1770–1819
Presley watts
1771–1815
Catherine heard
1770–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
joshua Hightower
1741–1841
Thomas watts
1750–
Hanna Bogges
1750–

Martha Hightower's Descendants

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Martha (Jane) Hightower (20 April 1861–6 April 1940) m. Wm (A) Gordon (May 1859–)
  1. 1. Effie Gordon 1881–
  2. 2. Gallie (A) Gordon 1887–
  3. 3. Bonnie (L) Gordon 1892–
  4. 4. Marie Rider 1903–

Martha Hightower's Timeline

4 Records

1861
20 April 1861
Birth of Martha Jane Hightower in Texas
Texas
1880
1880
Age 19
Martha Jane Hightower resided here in Precinct 6, Erath, Texas, USA
Precinct 6, Erath, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Martha Jane Hightower resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Erath, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Erath, Texas, USA
1940
6 April 1940
Age 79
Death of Martha Jane Hightower
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 April 1861
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 6, Erath, Texas; Roll: 1302; Page: 109A; Enumeration District: 154
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Erath, Texas; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1241632
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Erath, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 6, Erath, Texas; Roll: 1302; Page: 109A; Enumeration District: 154

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Erath, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Erath, Texas; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1241632

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 April 1940
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Morgan Mill, Erath County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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