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Martha J Ponder 1828 – 1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 October 1828

Birth Location: Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America

Death Date: 7 January 1914

Death Location: College Park, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Merrell

Mother: Patsy None

Spouse(s): Martha Merrell, John Ponder, Sarah Young, Monrow Gray

Children(s): Fannie Gallagher

In 1828, Martha J Ponder entered the world in Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America, born to Benjamin Smith Merrell and Patsy. In 1848, Martha J Ponder established residence. In 1860, Martha J Ponder resided in Palmetto, Pickens, Alabama, USA. Martha J Ponder married Martha J. Merrell, John M Ponder, Sarah Young, Monrow F. Gray, and had children including Fannie Gallagher. Martha J Ponder passed away in 1914 in College Park, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1828, Martha J Ponder entered the world in Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America, born to Benjamin Smith Merrell and Patsy.
  • In 1848, Martha J Ponder established residence.
  • In 1860, Martha J Ponder resided in Palmetto, Pickens, Alabama, USA.
  • Martha J Ponder married Martha J. Merrell, John M Ponder, Sarah Young, Monrow F. Gray, and had children including Fannie Gallagher.
  • Martha J Ponder passed away in 1914 in College Park, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Merrell
1792 – 1853
Birth Location: Sparta, Hancock County, Georgia, USA
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Patsy None
1795 – 1879
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Martha Merrell
Birth Location: –
MM
John Ponder
Birth Location: –
JP
Sarah Young
Birth Location: –
SY
Monrow Gray
1830 –
Birth Location: Georgia
MG

Children(s)

Fannie Gallagher
1875 – 1946
Birth Location: Georgia
FG

Martha Ponder's Ancestors

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Martha Ponder
1828 – 1914
Birth Place: Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
Parents
Benjamin Smith Merrell
1792 – 1853
Sparta, Hancock County, Georgia, USA
Patsy
1795 – 1879
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John Merrill
1750 – 1838
Hopewell, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Mary (Catherine) Wiseman
1753 – 1819
Rowan, North Carolina
Joseph Chandler
1769 – 1853
Franklin, GA
Sarah (Edwins) Farmer
1770 – 1851
Granville, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Ponder's Descendants

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Martha (J) Ponder (16 October 1828 – 7 January 1914) m. Martha (J.) Merrell m. John (M) Ponder m. Sarah Young m. Monrow (F.) Gray (Abt 1830 – )
  1. 1. Fannie Gallagher (abt 1875 – 24 December 1946) m. William (A) Cox (May 1860 – ) m. Frank Gallagher (03 Jul 1875 – 10 Sep 1950) m. William (Freuds) Cox ( – Abt 1925)
    1. 1. James (A.) Davidson
    2. 2. William Norraent
    3. 3. Mlcajah Mangum
    4. 4. George (P.) Dlacont

Martha Ponder's Timeline

9 Records

1828
16 October 1828
Birth of Martha J Ponder in Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
1848
1848-1852
Age 20
Martha J Ponder resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 32
Martha J Ponder resided here in Palmetto, Pickens, Alabama, USA
Palmetto, Pickens, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
Martha J Ponder resided here in Township 15 Range 15, Sanford, Alabama, USA
Township 15 Range 15, Sanford, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
Martha J Ponder resided here in District 1163, Carroll, Georgia, USA
District 1163, Carroll, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
Martha J Ponder resided here in Atlanta Ward 1, Fulton, Georgia, USA
Atlanta Ward 1, Fulton, Georgia, USA
1907
1907
Age 79
Martha J Ponder resided here in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 82
Martha J Ponder resided here in Atlanta Ward 3, Fulton, Georgia, USA
Atlanta Ward 3, Fulton, Georgia, USA
1914
7 January 1914
Age 86
Death of Martha J Ponder in College Park, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
College Park, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 October 1828
    Event Place: Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1163, Carroll, Georgia; Roll: 137; Page: 113D; Enumeration District: 030
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 15 Range 15, Sanford, Alabama; Roll: M593_39; Page: 383B; Family History Library Film: 545538
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Atlanta Ward 1, Fulton, Georgia; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1240198
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Palmetto, Pickens, Alabama; Page: 939; Family History Library Film: 803020
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Atlanta Ward 3, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: T624_191; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1374204
    [6] Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Indian Censuses and Rolls, 1851-1959
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1848-1852
    Record Source: Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Indian Censuses and Rolls, 1851-1959

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Palmetto, Pickens, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Palmetto, Pickens, Alabama; Page: 939; Family History Library Film: 803020

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 15 Range 15, Sanford, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 15 Range 15, Sanford, Alabama; Roll: M593_39; Page: 383B; Family History Library Film: 545538

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 1163, Carroll, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1163, Carroll, Georgia; Roll: 137; Page: 113D; Enumeration District: 030

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Atlanta Ward 1, Fulton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Atlanta Ward 1, Fulton, Georgia; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1240198

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Atlanta Ward 3, Fulton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Atlanta Ward 3, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: T624_191; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1374204

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 January 1914
    Event Place: College Park, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Atlanta, Georgia, Oakland Cemetery Records, 1773-1999
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: College Park, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Atlanta, Georgia, Oakland Cemetery Records, 1773-1999
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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