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Martha Ann Sexton 1827–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1827

Birth Location: Nash Co, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: Aft. 1863

Death Location: Nash Co, North Carolina, USA

Father: Thomas Sexton

Mother: Mary Jenkins

Spouse(s): William Johnson

Children(s): Lucy Johnson, James Johnson, Nicholas Johnson, Arthur Johnston, Julia Johnson

Martha Ann Sexton was born in 1827 in Nash Co, North Carolina, USA, the child of Thomas Sexton And Mary Polly Jenkins. In 1840, Martha Ann Sexton resided in Halifax, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Martha Ann Sexton resided in Nash, North Carolina, USA. Martha Ann Sexton married William Wiley Willis Johnson, and had children including Arthur Cofield Johnston, James Douglas Johnson, Julia Ann Johnson, Lucy Caroline Johnson, Nicholas William Johnson. Martha Ann Sexton passed away in 1863 in Nash Co, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Martha Ann Sexton was born in 1827 in Nash Co, North Carolina, USA, the child of Thomas Sexton And Mary Polly Jenkins.
  • In 1840, Martha Ann Sexton resided in Halifax, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Martha Ann Sexton resided in Nash, North Carolina, USA.
  • Martha Ann Sexton married William Wiley Willis Johnson, and had children including Arthur Cofield Johnston, James Douglas Johnson, Julia Ann Johnson, Lucy Caroline Johnson, Nicholas William Johnson.
  • Martha Ann Sexton passed away in 1863 in Nash Co, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Sexton
1786–1847
Birth Location: Northampton Co, North Carolina, USA
TS
Mary Jenkins
1788–1855
Birth Location: Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
MJ

Spouses(s)

William Johnson
1826–1914
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
WJ

Children(s)

Lucy Johnson
1857–1948
Birth Location: Nash Co, North Carolina, USA
LJ
James Johnson
1850–1922
Birth Location: Nash Co, North Carolina, USA
JJ
Nicholas Johnson
1858–
Birth Location: Nash Co, North Carolina, USA
NJ
Arthur Johnston
1854–1927
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
AJ
Julia Johnson
1847–1933
Birth Location: Nash Co, North Carolina, USA
JJ

Martha Sexton's Ancestors

Self
Martha Sexton
1827–1863
Birth Place: Nash Co, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Thomas Sexton
1786–1847
Northampton Co, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Polly) Jenkins
1788–1855
Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Mark Sexton
1760–1830
Brunswick Co, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Graham
1760–1830
Greensville Co, Virginia, USA
Winborne (Jenkins) Jr
1758–1814
Northampton, North Carolina, United States
Susannah Benthall
1758–1820
Northampton Co, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sexton
1710–1807
Elizabeth
–1774
Unknow Graham
1740–
Dr. Sr
1725–1793
Emma Futrell
1727–1796
Joseph Sr
1705–1798
Elizabeth Thorne
1725–1796
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Liswell Sexton
1690–1767
Milley Sexton
–1784
Charles Sr.
1700–1773
Elizabeth Winborne
1702–1765
Thomas Futrell
1695–1770
Josephine Dickenson
1707–1759
Daniel Benthall
1667–1719
Frances Hunt
1680–1720

Martha Sexton's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Ann) Sexton (1827–Aft. 1863) m. William ("Wiley" Willis) Johnson (1826–May 3, 1914)
  1. 1. Lucy (Caroline) Johnson 1857–1948 m. James (Henry) Dixon 1843–1906
    1. 1. Julia (Ann) Dixon 1887–1981 m. William (Henry Rose) Jr 1882–1978
      1. 1. Tommie (Alton) Rose 1918–1989 m. Maxine (Helen) Spence 1927–1976 m. Alice (Adele) Harper 1920–1981
        1. 1. Joan (Dale) Rose 1942–2010 m. Larry (Eastman) Ward 1939–2019
      2. 2. Willie (Wise) Rose 1916–1996 m. Shirley (Mildred) Bradley 1916–1978 m. Dorothene Hyde 1919–2015
        1. 1. Ralph (Edward) Rose 1948–2011
        2. 2. Shirley (Ann) Rose 1937–2017
        3. 3. Billy (Wayne) Rose 1935–2013
      3. 3. Lossie (Mae) Rose 1908–1968 m. Ollen (Spivey) Combs 1908–1977
        1. 1. Fred (David) Combs 1928–2008
        2. 2. Dorothy (M) Combs 1926–2006
      4. 4. James (Otto) Rose 1911–1993 m. Sidney (May) Bradley 1917–1985 m. Gladys (Marie) Rose 1928–2005
        1. 1. David (Van) Rose 1946–1962
        2. 2. Bonnie (Gay) Rose 1943–1979
        3. 3. Marvin (Lee) Rose 1935–2013
      5. 5. Selma (Leigh) Rose 1922–2011 m. Atlas (Franklin) Joyner 1919–1980
        1. 1. William (Ray) Joyner 1947–1994
        2. 2. Atlas (Rudolph) Joyner 1945–1994
      6. 6. Erma (Estell) Rose 1914–2002 m. Dennis (Caswell) Bradley 1890–1957
      7. 7. Vivian (Janie) Rose 1924–2009 m. Howard (Henry) Barnes 1920–1986 m. Julius (Graham Woody) Jr. 1933–
        1. 1. Howard (Gene) Barnes 1942–1979
      8. 8. Jimmy (Van Rose) Sr 1929–2012 m. Mollie (Clay) Collie 1931–1977
      9. 9. J (C) Rose 1920–2016 m. Lovest (Dora) Andrews 1921–2002
        1. 1. Sarah (Ann) Rose 1939–2018
      10. 10. Edward (Ray) Rose 1926–2023 m. Charlotte Fields 1929–2004 m. Phyllis (Ann) Levensaler 1934–2016
    2. 2. Mary (Magdeline "Maggie") Dixon 1891–1970
    3. 3. William (Henry) Dixon 1878–1947 m. Maggie TAYLOR 1877– m. Mary (Elizabeth "Bettie") SMITH 1878–1948
    4. 4. John (Calvin "Bob") Dixon 1878–1966
    5. 5. Pattie (Mae) Dixon 1884–1966
    6. 6. Fannie Dixon 1868–
    7. 7. Lucy (Belle) Dixon 1905–2000
    8. 8. William (Wesley "Jack") Dixon 1888–1936 m. Maggie (P) Fountain 1875–1938
    9. 9. Lula Dixon 1880–1958 m. Alexander (Andrew "Alex") Wells 1875–1955
      1. 1. Baby Wells 1926–1926
      2. 2. Lula (Annie) Wells 1921–1984
      3. 3. Willie (Jeanette) Wells 1923–1988
      4. 4. Jeff Wells 1920–
      5. 5. Theoplous (Craven) Wells 1913–1962
      6. 6. Thomas (Daniel Wells) Sr 1900–1948
      7. 7. John (Andrew) Wells 1904–1977
      8. 8. Lucy (Sue) Wells 1906–1992
      9. 9. Blanche Wells 1907–1983
      10. 10. Pattie Wells 1909–1993
      11. 11. Bertha (Mae Wells) Neville 1911–1980
      12. 12. Mary Wells 1915–1936
      13. 13. Charlie (Martin "Mutt") Wells 1917–1975
      14. 14. Aderson (Elliott) Wells 1919–2002
      15. 15. Magnolia Wells 1902–1918
    10. 10. Martha (Ann "Pattie") Dixon 1883–1966 m. Walter (Lee) Armstrong 1882–1956
    11. 11. Ken Dixon 1882–1945 m. Missouria ("Zura" Luna) Phipps 1881–1956
  2. 2. James (Douglas) Johnson 1850–1922
  3. 3. Nicholas (William) Johnson 1858–
  4. 4. Arthur (Cofield) Johnston 1854–1927
  5. 5. Julia (Ann) Johnson 1847–1933

Martha Sexton's Timeline

10 Records

1827
1827
Birth of Martha Ann Sexton in Nash Co, North Carolina, USA
Nash Co, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 13
Martha Ann Sexton resided here in Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 23
Martha Ann Sexton resided here in Nash, North Carolina, USA
Nash, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 33
Martha Ann Sexton resided here in Collins, Hilliardston, Nash, North Carolina, USA
Collins, Hilliardston, Nash, North Carolina, USA
1863
Aft. 1863
Age 36
Death of Martha Ann Sexton in Nash Co, North Carolina, USA
Nash Co, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 43
Martha Ann Sexton resided here in Liberty, Nashville, Nash, North Carolina, USA
Liberty, Nashville, Nash, North Carolina, USA
1877
29 Apr 1877
Age 50
Martha Ann Sexton - Probate in Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 53
Martha Ann Sexton resided here in Wiccacanee, Northampton, North Carolina, USA
Wiccacanee, Northampton, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 93
Martha Ann Sexton resided here in Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 103
Martha Ann Sexton resided here in Conoconnara, Conoconnara, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Conoconnara, Conoconnara, Halifax, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1827
    Event Place: Nash Co, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1303; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 33
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Conoconnara, Halifax, North Carolina; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2341430
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wiccacanee, Northampton, North Carolina; Roll: 975; Page: 397d; Enumeration District: 187
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Nash, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1150; Page: 22A
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Collins, Nash, North Carolina; Roll: M653_907; Page: 598; Family History Library
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Nash, North Carolina; Roll: 638; Page: 305a
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 362; Page: 9; Family History Library Film: 0018094

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Nash, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Nash, North Carolina; Roll: 638; Page: 305a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Collins, Hilliardston, Nash, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Collins, Nash, North Carolina; Roll: M653_907; Page: 598; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Liberty, Nashville, Nash, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Nash, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1150; Page: 22A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wiccacanee, Northampton, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wiccacanee, Northampton, North Carolina; Roll: 975; Page: 397d; Enumeration District: 187

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1303; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 33

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Conoconnara, Conoconnara, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Conoconnara, Halifax, North Carolina; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2341430

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Halifax County, North Carolina, Wills; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Halifax County)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aft. 1863
    Event Place: Nash Co, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Halifax County, North Carolina, Wills; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Halifax County)
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1877
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Halifax County, North Carolina, Wills; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Halifax County)
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