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Martha Jane Jordan 1861–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Mar 1861

Birth Location: Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 22 Oct 1938

Death Location: Smith Mills, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: John Jordan

Mother: Martha Buckingham

Spouse(s): Benjamin Sr

Children(s): Charles Brisby, Joseph Brisby, Owen Brisby, John Brisby, Benjamin Jr, Mattie Brisby, Richard Brisby, Drusie Brisby

In 1861, Martha Jane Jordan entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to John Joseph Ware Joe Jordan And Martha Buckingham. In 1880, Martha Jane Jordan resided in Smiths Mill, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Martha Jane Jordan resided in Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. Martha Jane Jordan married Benjamin Franklin Brisby Sr, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Brisby Jr, Charles Lewis Brisby, Drusie Elizabeth Brisby, John Brisby, Joseph Brisby, Mattie M Brisby, Owen Baldin Brisby, Richard Anderson Brisby. Martha Jane Jordan passed away in 1938 in Smith Mills, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1861, Martha Jane Jordan entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to John Joseph Ware Joe Jordan And Martha Buckingham.
  • In 1880, Martha Jane Jordan resided in Smiths Mill, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Martha Jane Jordan resided in Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Martha Jane Jordan married Benjamin Franklin Brisby Sr, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Brisby Jr, Charles Lewis Brisby, Drusie Elizabeth Brisby, John Brisby, Joseph Brisby, Mattie M Brisby, Owen Baldin Brisby, Richard Anderson Brisby.
  • Martha Jane Jordan passed away in 1938 in Smith Mills, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Jordan
1842–1892
Birth Location: Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
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Martha Buckingham
1844–1909
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
MB

Spouses(s)

Benjamin Sr
1853–1933
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
BS

Children(s)

Charles Brisby
1899–1968
Birth Location: Smith Mills, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
CB
Joseph Brisby
1892–1971
Birth Location: Smith Mills, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
JB
Owen Brisby
1883–1936
Birth Location: Kentucky
OB
John Brisby
1890–1943
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
JB
Benjamin Jr
1888–1965
Birth Location: Smith Mills, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
BJ
Mattie Brisby
1885–1975
Birth Location: Kentucky
MB
Richard Brisby
1895–1984
Birth Location: Smith Mills, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
RB
Drusie Brisby
1902–1971
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
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Martha Jordan's Ancestors

Self
Martha Jordan
1861–1938
Birth Place: Kentucky, USA
Parents
John Joseph Ware "Joe" Jordan
1842–1892
Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
Martha Buckingham
1844–1909
Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
John (B "Jack") Buckingham
1813–1885
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Martha Ensor
1811–1906
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Buckingham
1788–1863
Mary Brown
1783–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Buckingham
1744–1816
Mary Gladman
1761–1831

Martha Jordan's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Jane) Jordan (2 Mar 1861–22 Oct 1938) m. Benjamin (Franklin Brisby) Sr (12 Mar 1853–23 Nov 1933)
  1. 1. Charles (Lewis) Brisby 1899–1968
  2. 2. Joseph Brisby 1892–1971
  3. 3. Owen (Baldin) Brisby 1883–1936
  4. 4. John Brisby 1890–1943
  5. 5. Benjamin (Franklin Brisby) Jr 1888–1965
  6. 6. Mattie (M) Brisby 1885–1975
  7. 7. Richard (Anderson) Brisby 1895–1984 m. Grace (Elizabeth) Culver 1903–1991
    1. 1. Margret (Elizabeth) Brisby 1929–1942
    2. 2. Mary (Catherine) Brisby 1934–2010
    3. 3. Gilbert (Culver) Brisby 1927–1928
    4. 4. James (Richard) Brisby 1925–2004
    5. 5. Ethel (Lois) Brisby 1923–1991
    6. 6. Donald (McElroy) Brisby 1931–2010 m. Norma Brisby 1936–2008
    7. 7. Carolyn (J) Brisby 1932–2018 m. Thomas (Pryor) Mason 1929–2016
    8. 8. Freida (Jane) Brisby 1937–2015
    9. 9. Charles (Anderson Brisby) Sr 1945–1974
    10. 10. Benjamin (Franklin) Brisby 1940–1942
  8. 8. Drusie (Elizabeth) Brisby 1902–1971

Martha Jordan's Timeline

7 Records

1861
2 Mar 1861
Birth of Martha Jane Jordan in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
Martha Jane Jordan resided here in Smiths Mill, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Smiths Mill, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Martha Jane Jordan resided here in Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
Martha Jane Jordan resided here in District 7, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
District 7, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
Martha Jane Jordan resided here in Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 69
Martha Jane Jordan resided here in Walnut Bottom, Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Walnut Bottom, Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1938
22 Oct 1938
Age 77
Death of Martha Jane Jordan in Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Henderson County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1861
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 87
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2340485
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Smiths Mill, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 419; Page: 574c; Enumeration District: 050
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 527; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0054
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 7, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_480; Page: 15b; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374493
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Smiths Mill, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Smiths Mill, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 419; Page: 574c; Enumeration District: 050

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 527; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0054

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: District 7, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 7, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_480; Page: 15b; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374493

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 87

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Walnut Bottom, Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2340485

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Oct 1938
    Event Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] Kentucky, Death Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Smith Mills, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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