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Martha Busey Holmes 1808–1868 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Dec 1808

Birth Location: Franklin, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 14 Apr 1868

Death Location: Driftwood twp, Jackson, Indiana, USA

Father: Fergus Holmes

Mother: Agnes Holmes

Spouse(s): Azariah Empson

Children(s): Mary Empson, Omer Empson, Martha Empson, Azariah Jr, Isadore Empson, Daniel Empson, William Empson, Nancy Empson, Juliann Empson, Francis Empson, John Empson

The story of Martha Busey Holmes began in 1808 in Franklin, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, Martha Busey Holmes resided in Grassy Fork, Jackson, Indiana. Martha Busey Holmes married Azariah Prince Empson, and had children including Azariah Empson Jr, Daniel Empson, Francis Marion Empson, Isadore Empson, John Empson, Juliann Empson, Martha B Empson, Mary Katharine Empson, Nancy Empson, Omer Empson, William Empson. Martha Busey Holmes passed away in 1868 in Driftwood twp, Jackson, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Busey Holmes began in 1808 in Franklin, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, Martha Busey Holmes resided in Grassy Fork, Jackson, Indiana.
  • Martha Busey Holmes married Azariah Prince Empson, and had children including Azariah Empson Jr, Daniel Empson, Francis Marion Empson, Isadore Empson, John Empson, Juliann Empson, Martha B Empson, Mary Katharine Empson, Nancy Empson, Omer Empson, William Empson.
  • Martha Busey Holmes passed away in 1868 in Driftwood twp, Jackson, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Fergus Holmes
1778–1827
Birth Location: , Iredell, North Carolina, USA
FH
Agnes Holmes
1778–1859
Birth Location: Lewes, Sussex, Delaware, United States
AH

Spouses(s)

Azariah Empson
1808–1854
Birth Location: Clark, Kentucky, USA
AE

Children(s)

Mary Empson
1850–1854
Birth Location: Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, United States
ME
Omer Empson
1847–1927
Birth Location: Driftwood, Jackson, Indiana, United States
OE
Martha Empson
1845–1868
Birth Location: Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, United States
ME
Azariah Jr
1843–1926
Birth Location: Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, United States
AJ
Isadore Empson
1841–1923
Birth Location: Jackson, Jackson, Indiana, United States
IE
Daniel Empson
1839–1929
Birth Location: Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, United States
DE
William Empson
1837–1922
Birth Location: Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, United States
WE
Nancy Empson
1836–1841
Birth Location: Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, United States
NE
Juliann Empson
1834–1854
Birth Location: Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, United States
JE
Francis Empson
1833–1933
Birth Location: Vallonia, Jackson, Indiana, USA
FE
John Empson
1831–1841
Birth Location: Jackson, Jackson, Indiana, United States
JE

Martha Holmes's Ancestors

Self
Martha Holmes
1808–1868
Birth Place: Franklin, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Fergus Graham Holmes
1778–1827
, Iredell, North Carolina, USA
Agnes (B) Holmes
1778–1859
Lewes, Sussex, Delaware, United States
Grandparents
Fergus (Francis) Holmes
1750–
Emerald Isle, Carteret, North Carolina, United States
Margaret Graham
1755–
Robert Holmes
1753–1806
, Sussex, Delaware, British Colony
Patience Salmon
1756–1799
Colony, Laurel, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Holmes
1718–1775
Ann Pope
1724–1804
Benjamin Salmon
1728–1765
Agnes Butcher
1730–1778
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Holmes
1695–1754
Jannet
1695–1769
Francis Pope
1685–1724
Margaret Porter
1690–1767
William Salmon
1714–1743
Jane Aydelott
1705–1736

Martha Holmes's Descendants

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Martha (Busey) Holmes (4 Dec 1808–14 Apr 1868) m. Azariah (Prince) Empson (10 Dec 1808–26 Aug 1854)
  1. 1. Mary (Katharine) Empson 1850–1854
  2. 2. Omer Empson 1847–1927 m. Isabelle Jamison 1852–1927
    1. 1. Stella Empson 1871–
    2. 2. Pearl Empson 1875–1959 m. John (Freemont) Wright 1864–1949
      1. 1. Robert (Wayne Wright) Sr 1896–1963
      2. 2. Alta Wright 1905–
    3. 3. Robert (Festus) Empson 1876–1965 m. Louise (M) Behr 1878–1980
    4. 4. Florence (E.) Empson 1878–1971 m. William (Curtis) Brewer 1873–1965
      1. 1. C. (Empson) Brewer 1905–
      2. 2. Donald (Jefferson) Brewer 1907–1999
      3. 3. Isabelle Brewer 1903–
      4. 4. Dorothy (G.) Brewer 1907–
      5. 5. Jane Brewer 1913–
    5. 5. Linnet Empson 1883–
    6. 6. Azariah (Holmes) Empson 1887–1966 m. Minnie (May) Warren 1886–
      1. 1. Azariah (Holmes) Empson 1918–1966
      2. 2. Mary (Helen) Empson 1920–
  3. 3. Martha (B) Empson 1845–1868
  4. 4. Azariah (Empson) Jr 1843–1926 m. Harriet (Louise) Copeland 1854–1920
    1. 1. Gabriel (Gillmore) Empson 1876– m. William (Frederick) Turmail 1863–1945 m. Ishmael Curry 1869–1900
    2. 2. Phebe Empson 1876–
  5. 5. Isadore Empson 1841–1923 m. William Fulbright 1835–1913
    1. 1. Jay Fulbright 1866–1923
    2. 2. Zoe (Maude) Fulbright 1876–1938
    3. 3. Clyde Fulbright 1865–1865
    4. 4. Bartow (or Barton) Fulbright 1869–1876
  6. 6. Daniel Empson 1839–1929 m. Sarah (Jane) Waskom 1849–1921
    1. 1. Frankie Empson 1871–1872
    2. 2. Maggie Empson 1873–1899
    3. 3. Ida Empson 1875–1949
    4. 4. Annette ("Nettie") Empson 1877–1934
    5. 5. Annetta Empson 1877–
    6. 6. Wade Empson 1878–1961
    7. 7. Robert (Budd) Empson 1879–1968
    8. 8. Blaine Empson 1881–1912
    9. 9. Marion Empson 1883–1967
    10. 10. Mattie Empson 1889–1968
  7. 7. William Empson 1837–1922 m. Elizabeth Stutsman 1846–1871 m. Mary (Jane) Copeland 1852–
    1. 1. Viola Empson 1868–
    2. 2. Eva (Mae) Empson 1876–1877
    3. 3. Willie Empson 1878–1981
    4. 4. Azariah Empson 1879–1879
    5. 5. Blanche Empson 1881–1968
    6. 6. Ethel Empson 1883–1905
    7. 7. Clyde Empson 1885–
    8. 8. Inez Empson 1887–
    9. 9. Glenn (Raymond) Empson 1891–1947
  8. 8. Nancy Empson 1836–1841
  9. 9. Juliann Empson 1834–1854
  10. 10. Francis (Marion) Empson 1833–1933 m. Sally (Ann) Wood 1840–1923
    1. 1. Henrietta Empson 1863–
    2. 2. Martha (Brown) Empson 1865–1916
    3. 3. Marie (J) Empson 1882– m. John (O) Foss 1873–
      1. 1. Willard (Homer) Foss 1906–1968 m. Verda (Ruth) Lillie 1911–1942 m. Helen (B) Carter 1913–
      2. 2. Ethel Foss 1900–
    4. 4. Theodore Empson 1861–1956
    5. 5. Emma Empson 1863–
    6. 6. Ida (Luella) Empson 1867–1955 m. George (B.) Townsdin 1860–1946
      1. 1. Lola (Blanche) Townsdin 1886–1949
      2. 2. Vincent (Paul) Townsdin –1946
    7. 7. Daniel (Homer) Empson 1870–1961 m. Ella R 1872–
      1. 1. Roy (L) Empson 1892–
      2. 2. Richard (R) Empson 1894–
      3. 3. Sadie Empson 1896–
      4. 4. Lauren (J) Empson 1898–
      5. 5. Francis (Marion) Empson 1904–
      6. 6. Bessie (L) Empson 1906–
      7. 7. Leo (W) Empson 1909–
      8. 8. Goldie Empson 1914–
      9. 9. Jesse Empson 1916–
    8. 8. Minza (B) Empson 1872–1961 m. Eva (Rilla) Slater 1878–1976
      1. 1. Lola (Ruth) Empson 1898–1985
      2. 2. Jesse (Holmes) Empson 1902–1980
      3. 3. Guy (Wadsworth) Empson 1904–1976
      4. 4. Bert (Leonard) Empson 1905–1983
      5. 5. Rachel (Mildered) Empson 1909–2004
      6. 6. Grover (Leslie) Empson 1912–1998
      7. 7. Eugene (Ellis) Empson 1918–1986
      8. 8. Ruby (P) Empsun 1899–
      9. 9. Cecil Empson 1912–
      10. 10. Bupha Empson 1914–
      11. 11. Vivian Empson 1918–
    9. 9. Arminta (B. "Mintie") Empson 1879–
    10. 10. Alexander Empson 1859–1874
    11. 11. Mattie Empson 1876–1880
  11. 11. John Empson 1831–1841

Martha Holmes's Timeline

3 Records

1808
4 Dec 1808
Birth of Martha Busey Holmes in Franklin, Kentucky, USA
Franklin, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 42
Martha Busey Holmes resided here in Grassy Fork, Jackson, Indiana
Grassy Fork, Jackson, Indiana
1868
14 Apr 1868
Age 60
Death of Martha Busey Holmes in Driftwood twp, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Driftwood twp, Jackson, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Dec 1808
    Event Place: Franklin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Grassy Fork, Jackson, Indiana; Roll: M432_152; Page: 233B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Grassy Fork, Jackson, Indiana
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Grassy Fork, Jackson, Indiana; Roll: M432_152; Page: 233B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1868
    Event Place: Driftwood twp, Jackson, Indiana, USA
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