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Martha Melissa Reid 1863–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Sep 1863

Birth Location: Alexander, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 21 Oct 1910

Death Location: Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Thomas REID

Mother: Mahala MALTBA

Spouse(s): Sidney Oliver

Children(s): Ada Oliver, Allen OLIVER, Mebey OLIVER, Leathey OLIVER, Sidney OLIVER, Lelia OLIVER, Asa OLIVER, Tempy OLIVER, Dovie OLIVER, James OLIVER, George OLIVER

The story of Martha Melissa Reid began in 1863 in Alexander, North Carolina, United States. In 1880, Martha Melissa Reid resided in Little River, Alexander, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Martha Melissa Reid resided in Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina, USA. Martha Melissa Reid married Sidney Sylvester Oliver, and had children including Ada S Oliver, Allen Edward Oliver, Asa A Oliver, Dovie G Oliver, George M Oliver, James Thomas Oliver, Leathey M Oliver, Lelia Mae Oliver, Mebey M Oliver, Sidney S Oliver, Tempy June Oliver. Martha Melissa Reid passed away in 1910 in Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Melissa Reid began in 1863 in Alexander, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1880, Martha Melissa Reid resided in Little River, Alexander, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Martha Melissa Reid resided in Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina, USA.
  • Martha Melissa Reid married Sidney Sylvester Oliver, and had children including Ada S Oliver, Allen Edward Oliver, Asa A Oliver, Dovie G Oliver, George M Oliver, James Thomas Oliver, Leathey M Oliver, Lelia Mae Oliver, Mebey M Oliver, Sidney S Oliver, Tempy June Oliver.
  • Martha Melissa Reid passed away in 1910 in Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Reid's Ancestors

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Martha Reid
1863–1910
Birth Place: Alexander, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Thomas W REID
1833–1863
North Carolina, USA
Mahala MALTBA
1834–1920
Alexander, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William Motley
1784–1850
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Nancy Land
1794–1860
Wilkes County, North Carolina or Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Peter Maltby
1766–1820
Keziah Barbey
1763–1832
Jonathan Land**
1758–1820
Elizabeth Land
1762–1796
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gowan Barbee
1739–1808
Ann Barbee
1746–

Martha Reid's Descendants

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Martha (Melissa) Reid (14 Sep 1863–21 Oct 1910) m. Sidney (Sylvester) Oliver (17 Apr 1856–02 Feb 1926)
  1. 1. Ada (S.) Oliver 1885–1957 m. Julius Bentley 1870– m. Julius (Lee David) Bentley 1867–1943
    1. 1. Luna (Martha) Bentley 1905–1954 m. Barney (Silas) Gant 1903–1957
      1. 1. Dewey (William Gant) Sr 1932–2009
      2. 2. Hoyt (Silis) Gant 1930–2007 m. Doris (Ann) Gant 1934–2015
      3. 3. James (Charles) Gant 1928–1964
      4. 4. U (L) Gant 1924–1944
      5. 5. Martha (Jane) Gant 1935–2006
      6. 6. John (Willard) Gant 1926–1990 m. Johnnie (Mae Taylor) Gantt 1935–1994
    2. 2. June (O) Bentley 1907–
  2. 2. Allen (Edward) OLIVER 1907–1995
  3. 3. Mebey (M.) OLIVER 1904–
  4. 4. Leathey (M.) OLIVER 1902–
  5. 5. Sidney (S.) OLIVER 1899–
  6. 6. Lelia (Mae) OLIVER 1896–1969
  7. 7. Asa (A.) OLIVER 1894–
  8. 8. Tempy (June) OLIVER 1893–1991
  9. 9. Dovie (G.) OLIVER 1883–1928
  10. 10. James (Thomas) OLIVER 1888–1947
  11. 11. George (M.) OLIVER 1882–1891

Martha Reid's Timeline

5 Records

1863
14 Sep 1863
Birth of Martha Melissa Reid in Alexander, North Carolina, United States
Alexander, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 17
Martha Melissa Reid resided here in Little River, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
Little River, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 37
Martha Melissa Reid resided here in Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 47
Martha Melissa Reid resided here in Sharpes, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
Sharpes, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
1910
21 Oct 1910
Age 47
Death of Martha Melissa Reid in Alexander Co, North Carolina, USA
Alexander Co, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1863
    Event Place: Alexander, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Little River, Alexander, North Carolina; Roll: 951; Page: 159d; Enumeration District: 001
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina; Roll: 1181; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0001
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sharpes, Alexander, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1095; Page: 13b; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1375108
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Little River, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Little River, Alexander, North Carolina; Roll: 951; Page: 159d; Enumeration District: 001

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina; Roll: 1181; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0001

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sharpes, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sharpes, Alexander, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1095; Page: 13b; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1375108

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1910
    Event Place: Alexander Co, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index

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