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Martha Lawson 1895–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1895

Birth Location: Halifax

Death Date: 10 February 1917

Death Location: Harmony, Halifax, Virginia, United States

Father: John Lawson

Mother: Elice Lawson

Spouse(s): Yancey Traynham

Children(s): Debora Traynham, Mavis Traynham

The story of Martha Lawson began in 1895 in Halifax. In 1900, Martha Lawson resided in Black Walnut District, Halifax, Virginia. Martha Lawson married Yancey C Traynham, and had children including Debora Traynham, Mavis Mary Traynham. Martha Lawson passed away in 1917 in Harmony, Halifax, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Lawson began in 1895 in Halifax.
  • In 1900, Martha Lawson resided in Black Walnut District, Halifax, Virginia.
  • Martha Lawson married Yancey C Traynham, and had children including Debora Traynham, Mavis Mary Traynham.
  • Martha Lawson passed away in 1917 in Harmony, Halifax, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Lawson
1850–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
JL
Elice Lawson
1852–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
EL

Spouses(s)

Yancey Traynham
1881–1960
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
YT

Children(s)

Debora Traynham
1906–1994
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
DT
Mavis Traynham
1924–
Birth Location: Virginia
MT

Martha Lawson's Ancestors

Self
Martha Lawson
1895–1917
Birth Place: Halifax
Parents
John Lawson
1850–
Virginia, United States
Elice Lawson
1852–
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Carey Lawson
1823–
Virginia
Mary Lawson
1827–
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Lawson's Descendants

1.
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Martha Lawson (1895–10 February 1917) m. Yancey (C) Traynham (30 January 1881–19 March 1960)
  1. 1. Debora Traynham 1906–1994 m. Lanks Scott 1903–
  2. 2. Mavis (Mary) Traynham 1924– m. John (Henry) Brandon 1924–

Martha Lawson's Timeline

11 Records

1895
1895
Birth of Martha Lawson in Halifax
Halifax
1896
about 1896
Age 1
Birth of Martha Lawson in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 5
Martha Lawson resided here in Black Walnut District, Halifax, Virginia
Black Walnut District, Halifax, Virginia
1910
1910
Age 15
Martha Lawson resided here in Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia
Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia
1910
1910
Age 15
Martha Lawson resided here in Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia
Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia
1917
10 February 1917
Age 22
Death of Martha Lawson in Harmony, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Harmony, Halifax, Virginia, United States
1920
1920
Age 25
Martha Lawson resided here in Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia
Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia
1920
1920
Age 25
Martha Lawson resided here in Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia
Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia
1930
1930
Age 35
Martha Lawson resided here in Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
Martha Lawson resided here in Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia
Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 45
Martha Lawson resided here in Black Walnut Mag D, Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Black Walnut Mag D, Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: about 1896
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: T625_1891; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 89; Image: .
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: 2446; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 306.0; FHL microfilm: 2342180
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: T623_1711; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 47.
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: T625_1891; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 89; Image: .
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: T623_1711; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 47.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Halifax

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Black Walnut District, Halifax, Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: T623_1711; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 47.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: T625_1891; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 89; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: T625_1891; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 89; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: 2446; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 306.0; FHL microfilm: 2342180

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Black Walnut Mag D, Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 February 1917
    Event Place: Harmony, Halifax, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
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