YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Martha Jane Hightower 1872–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 February 1872

Birth Location: Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 3 May 1962

Death Location: Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana, USA

Father: George Sr.

Mother: Mary lyons

Spouse(s): Ed Schultz

Children(s):

In 1872, Martha Jane Hightower entered the world in Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana, USA, born to George W Hightower Sr And Mary Ellen Lyons. In 1880, Martha Jane Hightower resided in Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana, USA. In 1900, Martha Jane Hightower resided in Washington, Decatur, Indiana, USA. Martha Jane Hightower married Ed G Schultz. Martha Jane Hightower passed away in 1962 in Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana, USA.

Find more search results for Martha Hightower
MH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1872, Martha Jane Hightower entered the world in Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana, USA, born to George W Hightower Sr And Mary Ellen Lyons.
  • In 1880, Martha Jane Hightower resided in Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1900, Martha Jane Hightower resided in Washington, Decatur, Indiana, USA.
  • Martha Jane Hightower married Ed G Schultz.
  • Martha Jane Hightower passed away in 1962 in Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Sr.
1838–1923
Birth Location: Oakdale, Shelby County, Missouri, USA
GS
Mary lyons
1848–1923
Birth Location: Kentucky
Ml

Spouses(s)

Ed Schultz
1870–
Birth Location: Indiana
ES

Children(s)

Martha Hightower's Ancestors

Self
Martha Hightower
1872–1962
Birth Place: Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana, USA
Parents
George W. Hightower Sr.
1838–1923
Oakdale, Shelby County, Missouri, USA
Mary (Ellen) lyons
1848–1923
Kentucky
Grandparents
Archibald (D) Hightower
1830–
Kentucky
Mary Christy
1823–
Clark County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Hightower
1770–1845
francis hall
1774–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George hightower
1733–1820
Susannah Thorne
1741–1797
robert hall
1750–

Martha Hightower's Timeline

5 Records

1872
3 February 1872
Birth of Martha Jane Hightower in Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana, USA
Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 8
Martha Jane Hightower resided here in Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana, USA
Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 28
Martha Jane Hightower resided here in Washington, Decatur, Indiana, USA
Washington, Decatur, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
Martha Jane Hightower resided here in Greensburg Ward 1, Decatur, Indiana, USA
Greensburg Ward 1, Decatur, Indiana, USA
1962
3 May 1962
Age 90
Death of Martha Jane Hightower in Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana, USA
Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 February 1872
    Event Place: Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Greensburg Ward 1, Decatur, Indiana; Roll: T625_429; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 67
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana; Roll: 273; Family History Film: 1254273; Page: 488B; Enumeration District: 064; Image: 0808
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Decatur, Indiana; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1240366
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1962; Roll: 07

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana; Roll: 273; Family History Film: 1254273; Page: 488B; Enumeration District: 064; Image: 0808

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Decatur, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Decatur, Indiana; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1240366

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Greensburg Ward 1, Decatur, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Greensburg Ward 1, Decatur, Indiana; Roll: T625_429; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 67

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 May 1962
    Event Place: Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1962; Roll: 07

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Martha Hightower

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE