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Martha Emma Jones 1874 – 1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Aug 1874

Birth Location: Rockcastle County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 16 Feb 1935

Death Location: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Father: James Jones

Mother: Margaret Pigg

Spouse(s): Joel Sears

Children(s): Anna Sears, Walter Sears, James Sears, Minnie Sears, Leander Sears, Bertha Sears

In 1874, Martha Emma Jones entered the world in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, USA, born to James Franklin Jones and Margaret Elizabeth Pigg. In 1880, Martha Emma Jones resided in Raccoon, Laurel, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Martha Emma Jones resided in Bent and Nunnelly Springs, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA. Martha Emma Jones married Joel Lawrence Sears, and had children including Anna L Sears, Walter Greely Sears, James Ordea Sears, Minnie Sears, Leander Sears, Bertha Sears. Martha Emma Jones passed away in 1935 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Martha Emma Jones entered the world in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, USA, born to James Franklin Jones and Margaret Elizabeth Pigg.
  • In 1880, Martha Emma Jones resided in Raccoon, Laurel, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Martha Emma Jones resided in Bent and Nunnelly Springs, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA.
  • Martha Emma Jones married Joel Lawrence Sears, and had children including Anna L Sears, Walter Greely Sears, James Ordea Sears, Minnie Sears, Leander Sears, Bertha Sears.
  • Martha Emma Jones passed away in 1935 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Jones
1849 – 1917
Birth Location: London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
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Margaret Pigg
1853 – 1933
Birth Location: Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Joel Sears
1871 – 1919
Birth Location: Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
JS

Children(s)

Anna Sears
1895 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
AS
Walter Sears
1896 – 1966
Birth Location: London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
WS
James Sears
1899 – 1955
Birth Location: Kentucky
JS
Minnie Sears
1901 –
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MS
Leander Sears
1903 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
LS
Bertha Sears
1904 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
BS

Martha Jones's Ancestors

Self
Martha Jones
1874 – 1935
Birth Place: Rockcastle County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
James Franklin Jones
1849 – 1917
London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Margaret (Elizabeth) Pigg
1853 – 1933
Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
John (Solomon) Jones
1829 – 1876
Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
Malinda Magee
1835 – 1880
KY
James (Madison) Pigg
1813 – 1885
Lincoln, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (Mahala) Evans
1826 – 1897
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Jones
1804 – 1862
Mary
1797 – 1843
Magee
Paul Pigg
1768 –
Elizabeth Davenport
1770 –
Elijah Evans
1797 – 1865
Matilda Moore
1803 – 1892
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Jones
Rhoda Smith
Martin Davenport
George Evans
1760 –
Sarah
Jesse Moore
Margaret Cathers
1782 – 1835

Martha Jones's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Emma) Jones (23 Aug 1874 – 16 Feb 1935) m. Joel (Lawrence) Sears (Mar 1871 – 21 Jul 1919)
  1. 1. Anna (L) Sears (Dec 1895 – )
  2. 2. Walter (Greely) Sears (13 Dec 1896 – 15 Dec 1966) m. Ellie (Nora) Iselt (7 Feb 1902 – 3 Jan 1987)
  3. 3. James (Ordea) Sears (abt 1899 – 30 Oct 1955) m. Lillian (A) Simpson (abt 1901 – ) m. Roxie m. Ellice L (abt 1908 – )
  4. 4. Minnie Sears (1901 – ) m. Joseph (Franklyn) Bancroft (17 Aug 1887 – 8 Aug 1973)
    1. 1. Marion Bancroft (abt 1919 – )
  5. 5. Leander Sears (abt 1903 – )
  6. 6. Bertha Sears (abt 1904 – )

Martha Jones's Timeline

8 Records

1874
23 Aug 1874
Birth of Martha Emma Jones in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, USA
Rockcastle County, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 6
Martha Emma Jones resided here in Raccoon, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Raccoon, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
Martha Emma Jones resided here in Bent and Nunnelly Springs, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Bent and Nunnelly Springs, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Martha Emma Jones resided here in West Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
West Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
1919
22 Jul 1919
Age 45
Martha Emma Jones resided here in Arcola, Fort Bend, Texas, USA
Arcola, Fort Bend, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Martha Emma Jones resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Austin, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Austin, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
Martha Emma Jones resided here in Precinct 3, Fort Bend, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Fort Bend, Texas, USA
1935
16 Feb 1935
Age 61
Death of Martha Emma Jones in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1874
    Event Place: Rockcastle County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Austin, Texas; Roll: T625_1772; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 7
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 3, Fort Bend, Texas; Roll: 2333; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2342067
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bent and Nunnelly Springs, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: 549; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240549
    [5] MISSING for Stephen Jones: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Covington, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: T624_489; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1374502
    [6] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1783-1965

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Raccoon, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bent and Nunnelly Springs, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bent and Nunnelly Springs, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: 549; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240549

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: MISSING for Stephen Jones: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Covington, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: T624_489; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1374502

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1919
    Event Place: Arcola, Fort Bend, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Austin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Austin, Texas; Roll: T625_1772; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Fort Bend, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 3, Fort Bend, Texas; Roll: 2333; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2342067

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Iowa Colony, Brazoria, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1935
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000
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