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Martha Jane McDowell 1836–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Apr 1836

Birth Location: Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 27 May 1878

Death Location: Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA

Father: None None

Mother: None None

Spouse(s): Michael Pomfret

Children(s): Kitty Pomfret, Henrietta Pomfret, Martha Pomfret, Margaret Pomfret, Martha Pomfret

In 1836, Martha Jane McDowell entered the world in Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA. In 1850, Martha Jane McDowell resided in Tazewell, Illinois, USA. Martha Jane McDowell married Michael J Pomfret, and had children including Henrietta Pomfret, Kitty Ann Anna Pomfret, Margaret Emmett Margie Pomfret, Martha Jane Mattie Pomfret, Martha Jane Pomfret. Martha Jane McDowell passed away in 1878 in Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1836, Martha Jane McDowell entered the world in Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1850, Martha Jane McDowell resided in Tazewell, Illinois, USA.
  • Martha Jane McDowell married Michael J Pomfret, and had children including Henrietta Pomfret, Kitty Ann Anna Pomfret, Margaret Emmett Margie Pomfret, Martha Jane Mattie Pomfret, Martha Jane Pomfret.
  • Martha Jane McDowell passed away in 1878 in Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha McDowell's Ancestors

Self
Martha McDowell
1836–1878
Birth Place: Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Parents
1797–1846
Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
1814–1894
Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Joseph McDowell
1767–1812
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Martha (E Paisley) White
1763–1828
Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Edward Rawlings
1788–1837
Nelson County, Kentucky, USA
Lucy Hays
–1822
Great-Grandparents
Joseph McDowell
1745–1797
Mary Holbrooks
–1797
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha McDowell's Descendants

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Martha (Jane) McDowell (17 Apr 1836–27 May 1878) m. Michael (J) Pomfret (29 Jun 1832–20 Dec 1888)
  1. 1. Kitty (Ann 'Anna') Pomfret 1860–1893
  2. 2. Henrietta Pomfret 1865–1957 m. James (W) Anderson 1862–1943
    1. 1. Haven (Pomfret) Anderson 1908–1996
    2. 2. Frances (W) Anderson 1891–1985
    3. 3. Ruth Anderson 1889–1987
    4. 4. Edwil (E) Anderson 1900–1968
    5. 5. J (Cloie) Anderson 1903–1987
  3. 3. Martha (Jane 'Mattie') Pomfret 1872–1963
  4. 4. Margaret (Emmett 'Margie') Pomfret 1876–1894
  5. 5. Martha (Jane) Pomfret 1870–1871

Martha McDowell's Timeline

5 Records

1836
17 Apr 1836
Birth of Martha Jane McDowell in Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
1850
1850
Age 14
Martha Jane McDowell resided here in Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Tazewell, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 24
Martha Jane McDowell resided here in Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 34
Martha Jane McDowell resided here in Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
1878
27 May 1878
Age 42
Death of Martha Jane McDowell in Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1836
    Event Place: Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: M593_283; Page: 129A; Family History Library Film: 545782
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois; Page: 158; Family History Library Film: 803232
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: 129; Page: 85a
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: 129; Page: 85a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Tazewell County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Population, Page 158 - 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Population

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois; Page: 158; Family History Library Film: 803232

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: M593_283; Page: 129A; Family History Library Film: 545782

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 1878
    Event Place: Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hopedale, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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