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Martha Russell 1854 – 1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Apr 1854

Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee

Death Date: 28 Oct 1924

Death Location: Sevier, Tennessee

Father: John Russell

Mother: Nancy Patterson

Spouse(s): Sanford Allen

Children(s): Thomas Allen, John Allen, Nancy Allen, Annora Allen, Delilah Allen, Mary Allen, Martha Allen, Absolum Allen, Laura Allen, William Allen, James Allen, Lavater Allen, Sidon Allen, Roy Allen, Sweden Allen

In 1854, Martha Russell entered the world in Sevier, Tennessee, born to John Jackson "Jack" Russell and Nancy Patterson. In 1860, Martha Russell resided in District 3, Sevier, Tennessee, United States. In 1880, Martha Russell resided in Allensville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States. Martha Russell married Sanford Absolum Allen, and had children including Thomas Lafayette Allen, John Russell Allen, Nancy E. Allen, Annora C. Allen, Delilah Terry Allen, Mary Allen, Martha "Mattie" Allen, Absolum R. Allen, Laura B. Allen, William Tryne Allen, James Albert Allen, Lavater "Lincoln" Allen, Sidon Paul Allen, Roy "Clyde" Shelby Allen, Sweden Cyrus Allen. Martha Russell passed away in 1924 in Sevier, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1854, Martha Russell entered the world in Sevier, Tennessee, born to John Jackson "Jack" Russell and Nancy Patterson.
  • In 1860, Martha Russell resided in District 3, Sevier, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1880, Martha Russell resided in Allensville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States.
  • Martha Russell married Sanford Absolum Allen, and had children including Thomas Lafayette Allen, John Russell Allen, Nancy E. Allen, Annora C. Allen, Delilah Terry Allen, Mary Allen, Martha "Mattie" Allen, Absolum R. Allen, Laura B. Allen, William Tryne Allen, James Albert Allen, Lavater "Lincoln" Allen, Sidon Paul Allen, Roy "Clyde" Shelby Allen, Sweden Cyrus Allen.
  • Martha Russell passed away in 1924 in Sevier, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Russell's Ancestors

Self
Martha Russell
1854 – 1924
Birth Place: Sevier, Tennessee
Parents
John Jackson "Jack" Russell
1815 – 1905
Leadvale, Jefferson, Tennessee
Nancy Patterson
1815 – 1888
Sevier, Tennessee
Grandparents
William Russell
1770 – 1840
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Sarah ("Sally") Moreland
1780 – 1850
Charles, Maryland
Samuel Patterson
1760 – 1831
Tryon, Polk, North Carolina
Mary Doherty
1765 – 1850
Augusta, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Moreland
1750 – 1808
Celia
1755 – 1830
Robert Patterson
1727 – 1808
Margaret Baskin
1735 – 1808
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Russell's Descendants

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Martha Russell (8 Apr 1854 – 28 Oct 1924) m. Sanford (Absolum) Allen (20 Sep 1848 – 16 Oct 1934)
  1. 1. Thomas (Lafayette) Allen (1 Jul 1872 – 10 Feb 1938)
  2. 2. John (Russell) Allen (27 Feb 1874 – 13 Jun 1972)
  3. 3. Nancy (E.) Allen (30 Sep 1875 – 10 Feb 1976)
  4. 4. Annora (C.) Allen (26 Feb 1877 – 17 May 1908)
  5. 5. Delilah (Terry) Allen (14 Jul 1878 – 4 Feb 1901)
  6. 6. Mary Allen (21 Jun 1880 – 23 Sep 1880)
  7. 7. Martha ("Mattie") Allen (22 Jun 1880 – 13 Dec 1954)
  8. 8. Absolum (R.) Allen (13 Jun 1882 – 28 Jul 1883)
  9. 9. Laura (B.) Allen (23 May 1884 – 7 Jan 1907)
  10. 10. William (Tryne) Allen (23 Dec 1886 – 20 Jun 1970) m. Mary (E.) Allen (1 Jan 1886 – 21 Jul 1968)
    1. 1. Gladys (Salisbury) Allen (13 May 1918 – 21 May 1976)
  11. 11. James (Albert) Allen (31 Mar 1889 – 1 Mar 1920)
  12. 12. Lavater ("Lincoln") Allen (23 Aug 1891 – 1 Nov 1918)
  13. 13. Sidon (Paul) Allen (6 Sep 1893 – 4 Jan 1974)
  14. 14. Roy ("Clyde" Shelby) Allen (10 Apr 1896 – 29 Nov 1974)
  15. 15. Sweden (Cyrus) Allen (23 Nov 1898 – 2 Dec 1983) m. Edith Webb (30 Nov 1902 – 29 Dec 1991)

Martha Russell's Timeline

7 Records

1854
8 Apr 1854
Birth of Martha Russell in Sevier, Tennessee
Sevier, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 6
Martha Russell resided here in District 3, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
District 3, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 26
Martha Russell resided here in Allensville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Allensville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 46
Martha Russell resided here in Civil District 15, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 15, Sevier, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 56
Martha Russell resided here in Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 66
Martha Russell resided here in Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
1924
28 Oct 1924
Age 70
Death of Martha Russell in Sevier, Tennessee
Sevier, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1854
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 139; Image: .
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Allensville, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1277; Family History Film: 1255277; Page: 389D; Enumeration District: 184; Image: .
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 15, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1596; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 150.
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 3, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 404; Image: 308.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 3, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 3, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 404; Image: 308.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1924
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 15, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 15, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1596; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 150.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Allensville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Allensville, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1277; Family History Film: 1255277; Page: 389D; Enumeration District: 184; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 139; Image: .

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