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Martha Minna Rivers 1857 – 1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1857

Birth Location: Washington, Alabama, United States

Death Date: 30 Sep 1920

Death Location: USA

Father: Joel Rivers

Mother: Edith Weaver

Spouse(s): James Rivers

Children(s): William Rivers, Alex Rivers, Fannie Rivers, Clifford Rivers, James Rivers, Curley Rivers

In 1857, Martha Minna Rivers entered the world in Washington, Alabama, United States, born to Joel Thomas Rivers and Edith Edy Weaver. In 1900, Martha Minna Rivers resided in Sims Chapel, Washington, Alabama, USA. Martha Minna Rivers married James Clifford Rivers, and had children including William Taft Rivers, Alex Rivers, Fannie Rivers, Clifford Rivers, James Rivers, Curley Rivers. Martha Minna Rivers passed away in 1920 in USA.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Martha Minna Rivers entered the world in Washington, Alabama, United States, born to Joel Thomas Rivers and Edith Edy Weaver.
  • In 1900, Martha Minna Rivers resided in Sims Chapel, Washington, Alabama, USA.
  • Martha Minna Rivers married James Clifford Rivers, and had children including William Taft Rivers, Alex Rivers, Fannie Rivers, Clifford Rivers, James Rivers, Curley Rivers.
  • Martha Minna Rivers passed away in 1920 in USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joel Rivers
1776 – 1853
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Edith Weaver
1825 –
Birth Location: Toadvine, Alabama, United States
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Spouses(s)

James Rivers
1855 – 1900
Birth Location: Alabama USA
JR

Children(s)

William Rivers
1873 –
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
WR
Alex Rivers
1875 – 1930
Birth Location: Alabama
AR
Fannie Rivers
1875 – 1917
Birth Location: Alabama
FR
Clifford Rivers
1880 – 1962
Birth Location: Alabama USA
CR
James Rivers
1887 –
Birth Location: Alabama
JR
Curley Rivers
1884 –
Birth Location: Alabama
CR

Martha Rivers's Ancestors

Self
Martha Rivers
1857 – 1920
Birth Place: Washington, Alabama, United States
Parents
Joel Thomas Rivers
1776 – 1853
Virginia, USA
Edith (Edy) Weaver
1825 –
Toadvine, Alabama, United States
Grandparents
Joel ((4)) Rivers
1755 – 1829
England
Rhoda (Adeline) Harwell
1755 – 1810
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard Rivers
1725 – 1762
Mary Nann
1727 – 1762
Mark Harwell
1700 – 1785
Sarah Pepper
1737 – 1783
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Rivers
1701 – 1792
Hannah Hunt
1700 – 1770
Samuel Harwell
1688 – 1753
Mary Coleman
1643 – 1705
Richard Pepper
1716 – 1760
Martha Fox
1715 – 1743

Martha Rivers's Descendants

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Martha (Minna) Rivers (1857 – 30 Sep 1920) m. James (Clifford) Rivers (Abt 1855 – BEF 1900)
  1. 1. William (Taft) Rivers (May 1873 – )
  2. 2. Alex Rivers (ABT 1875 – 31 DEC 1930)
  3. 3. Fannie Rivers (abt 1875 – 15 Dec 1917) m. Washington (George "Wash") Weaver (1887 – 14 Feb 1957)
    1. 1. Lucius (Garfield "Luke") Rivers (2 Nov 1880 – 11 Jan 1964) m. Texas Rivers (abt 1884 – 28 Sep 1928)
      1. 1. Pricie Rivers (18 December 1903 – 22 Jun 1996) m. Cherry (Mae "Minnie") ORSO (9 Aug 1909 – 18 Jul 1934)
      2. 2. Infant (Male) Rivers (1906 – 1906)
      3. 3. Eathel Rivers (abt 1906 – 18 Mar 2003)
      4. 4. Ethel Rivers (9 Jan 1908 – 25 May 2001)
      5. 5. Gamage (Bender) Rivers (6 Dec 1910 – 19 August 1982)
      6. 6. Grinnage Rivers (1911 – 1982)
      7. 7. Lucius (Garfield) Rivers (abt 1913 – 24 Mar 1962)
      8. 8. Mathew Rivers (1914 – 26 May 1933)
      9. 9. Lessie (M) Rivers (10 Mar 1916 – 3 Dec 2005)
      10. 10. Marvin Rivers (5 Mar 1918 – Sep 1963)
      11. 11. Martha (Nattalie) Rivers (07 May 1920 – 9 Dec 2007)
      12. 12. Oliver Rivers (28 Jun 1922 – 24 Nov 1997) m. Betty (Marcella) Rivers (30 Sep 1964 – 30 Apr 2007)
        1. 1. Dewan (a) Rivers
      13. 13. Dan Rivers (13 Sep 1924 – 17 Sep 2018)
      14. 14. Elliott Rivers (11 Sep 1926 – June 1980)
      15. 15. Ellion Rivers (abt 1927 – )
      16. 16. Ellion Rivers (abt 1927 – )
      17. 17. Doris (Elwyn) Rivers (9 May 1927 – 28 Nov 2004)
    2. 2. Curley Rivers (20 Oct 1894 – )
    3. 3. Beasley Rivers (22 Jan 1906 – 14 Jan 1942)
  4. 4. Clifford Rivers (22 Mar 1880 – 28 Jan 1962)
  5. 5. James Rivers (abt 1887 – ) m. Kate Rivers (abt 1894 – )
    1. 1. Delores Rivers (abt 1928 – )
    2. 2. Catherine Rivers (abt 1932 – )
  6. 6. Curley Rivers (Oct 1884 – )

Martha Rivers's Timeline

5 Records

1857
1857
Birth of Martha Minna Rivers in Washington, Alabama, United States
Washington, Alabama, United States
1859
1859
Age 2
Birth of Martha Minna Rivers in Claiborne, Alabama USA
Claiborne, Alabama USA
1900
1900
Age 43
Martha Minna Rivers resided here in Sims Chapel, Washington, Alabama, USA
Sims Chapel, Washington, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
Martha Minna Rivers resided here in MT Vernon, Mobile, Alabama, USA
MT Vernon, Mobile, Alabama, USA
1920
30 Sep 1920
Age 63
Death of Martha Minna Rivers in USA
USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1859
    Event Place: Claiborne, Alabama USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sims Chapel, Washington, Alabama; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1240043
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: MT Vernon, Mobile, Alabama; Roll: T624_26; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1374039

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1857
    Event Place: Washington, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: MT Vernon, Mobile, Alabama; Roll: T624_26; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1374039

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sims Chapel, Washington, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sims Chapel, Washington, Alabama; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1240043

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: MT Vernon, Mobile, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: MT Vernon, Mobile, Alabama; Roll: T624_26; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1374039

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1920
    Event Place: USA
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