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Martha A Metcalf 1845–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 April 1845

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 16 October 1896

Death Location: Bayou, Livingston County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Spencer Metcalf

Mother: Mary Wilson

Spouse(s): James Ford

Children(s): James Ford, Tabitha Ford, Martha Ford

In 1845, Martha A Metcalf entered the world in Kentucky, born to Spencer G Metcalf And Mary Wilson. In 1870, Martha A Metcalf resided in Township 15 Range 6, Pope, Illinois, United States. In 1880, Martha A Metcalf resided in Jefferson, Pope, Illinois, United States. Martha A Metcalf married James Pinkney Ford, and had children including James Mitchell Ford, Martha B Ford, Tabitha Elnora Ford. Martha A Metcalf passed away in 1896 in Bayou, Livingston County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Martha A Metcalf entered the world in Kentucky, born to Spencer G Metcalf And Mary Wilson.
  • In 1870, Martha A Metcalf resided in Township 15 Range 6, Pope, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1880, Martha A Metcalf resided in Jefferson, Pope, Illinois, United States.
  • Martha A Metcalf married James Pinkney Ford, and had children including James Mitchell Ford, Martha B Ford, Tabitha Elnora Ford.
  • Martha A Metcalf passed away in 1896 in Bayou, Livingston County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spencer Metcalf
1806–1860
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Mary Wilson
1807–1838
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

James Ford
1842–1915
Birth Location: Stewart, Tennessee, United States
JF

Children(s)

James Ford
1873–1955
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
JF
Tabitha Ford
1869–1947
Birth Location: Illinois
TF
Martha Ford
1876–
Birth Location: Illinois
MF

Martha Metcalf's Ancestors

Self
Martha Metcalf
1845–1896
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Spencer G Metcalf
1806–1860
Kentucky
Mary Wilson
1807–1838
Grandparents
Thomas Metcalf
1769–1841
Jefferson Co, KY
Annie Fleming
1773–1850
Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
John Wilson
1772–1829
South Carolina, United States
Isabel (Matthews) Wilson
1777–1850
South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Metcalf
1745–1826
Esther Braselton
1748–1826
Henry WILSON
1740–
Wilanota
1845–
Victor Mathews
1727–1776
Isabel Edmiston
1731–1797
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Metcalf
1714–1757
Mary Norris
1719–1745
John Brazelton
1700–1788
Mary Crawford
1708–1788

Martha Metcalf's Descendants

1.
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Martha (A) Metcalf (16 April 1845–16 October 1896) m. James (Pinkney) Ford (17 Dec 1842–26 Oct 1915)
  1. 1. James (Mitchell) Ford 1873–1955 m. Therisa (Josephine) McCurdy 1882–1957
    1. 1. Ethel Ford 1916–
    2. 2. Harry Ford 1910–1956 m. Leila (B) Ford 1910–
    3. 3. Elva (Gertrude) Ford 1897–1963 m. James Vail 1901– m. Arthur (Stanley) Sheppard 1892–1968
      1. 1. Freddie (Robert) Sheppard 1927–1977
      2. 2. Betty (June) Sheppard 1934–1998
      3. 3. Charles (Edward) Vail 1919–1945
      4. 4. Arthur (James) Sheppard 1925–1926
      5. 5. Evelin Sheppard 1917–
      6. 6. Edoyl Sheppard 1924–
      7. 7. Janit (Pearl) Sheppard 1924–2008
      8. 8. Bessie (Eloise) Sheppard 1922–2004
      9. 9. Lola (S) Sheppard 1918–
      10. 10. Marion Sheppard 1926–
    4. 4. Bessie (May) Ford 1904–1979 m. Freeman (Albert) Bell 1901–1974
      1. 1. Ruth (Virginia) Bell 1922–2011
      2. 2. Billie (Joe) Bell 1927–2005
      3. 3. Dorothy (Marie) Bell 1926–2010
      4. 4. Flo (Evelene) Bell 1937–1994
      5. 5. Elsie (May) Bell 1934–1999
      6. 6. Alberta (Louise) Bell 1931–1981
      7. 7. Junior Bell 1930–1930
    5. 5. Ivy ((Iva)) Ford 1908–
    6. 6. Pearl Ford 1902–
    7. 7. Oba Ford 1909–1963 m. Elsie (Edna) Ford 1908–1996
      1. 1. Eugene (Arnold) Ford 1931–2015
  2. 2. Tabitha (Elnora) Ford 1869–1947 m. Phillip Portwood 1870–1948
    1. 1. Martha (J) Portwood 1895–1976 m. Oscar (W) Dillinger 1896–
    2. 2. Tressy (M) Portwood 1898–
    3. 3. Saniah (A) Portwood 1903–
    4. 4. Lousiler Portwood 1903–1987
    5. 5. Castill Portwood 1908–1981 m. Elsie Ford 1911–1999
      1. 1. Philip (M) Portwood 1930–1995
      2. 2. Elsie (Marie) Portwood 1938–2007
      3. 3. Gladys (Maxine) Portwood 1933–1948
    6. 6. Luziller Portwood 1898–1987 m. Thomas (J) Toombs 1900–1972
      1. 1. Anna (M) Toombs 1922–
  3. 3. Martha (B) Ford 1876–

Martha Metcalf's Timeline

4 Records

1845
16 April 1845
Birth of Martha A Metcalf in Kentucky
Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 25
Martha A Metcalf resided here in Township 15 Range 6, Pope, Illinois, United States
Township 15 Range 6, Pope, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 35
Martha A Metcalf resided here in Jefferson, Pope, Illinois, United States
Jefferson, Pope, Illinois, United States
1896
16 October 1896
Age 51
Death of Martha A Metcalf
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 April 1845
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jefferson, Pope, Illinois; Roll: 243; Family History Film: 1254243; Page: 96D; Enumeration District: 085; Image: 0561.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 15 Range 6, Pope, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 15 Range 6, Pope, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 15 Range 6, Pope, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jefferson, Pope, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jefferson, Pope, Illinois; Roll: 243; Family History Film: 1254243; Page: 96D; Enumeration District: 085; Image: 0561.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 October 1896
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bayou, Livingston County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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