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Martha Helen Shelley 1827–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1827

Birth Location: France

Death Date: 24 Apr 1906

Death Location: Leon, Decatur, Iowa, USA

Father: Francois Jr

Mother: Jeanne Schenneberg

Spouse(s): Milton Holmes

Children(s): Cora Holmes, Laura Holmes, George Holmes, Frank Holmes, Elijah Holmes, Mary Holmes

The story of Martha Helen Shelley began in 1827 in France. In 1850, Martha Helen Shelley resided in Harrison, Paulding, Ohio, USA. Martha Helen Shelley married Milton Holmes, and had children including Cora Holmes, Elijah Holmes, Frank M Holmes, George M Holmes, Laura H Holmes, Mary J C Holmes. Martha Helen Shelley passed away in 1906 in Leon, Decatur, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Helen Shelley began in 1827 in France.
  • In 1850, Martha Helen Shelley resided in Harrison, Paulding, Ohio, USA.
  • Martha Helen Shelley married Milton Holmes, and had children including Cora Holmes, Elijah Holmes, Frank M Holmes, George M Holmes, Laura H Holmes, Mary J C Holmes.
  • Martha Helen Shelley passed away in 1906 in Leon, Decatur, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francois Jr
1789–1862
Birth Location: Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, France
FJ
Jeanne Schenneberg
1796–1885
Birth Location: Paris, France
JS

Spouses(s)

Milton Holmes
1813–1892
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
MH

Children(s)

Cora Holmes
1861–1931
Birth Location: Allen County, Indiana, USA
CH
Laura Holmes
1856–1928
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
LH
George Holmes
1859–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
GH
Frank Holmes
1855–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
FH
Elijah Holmes
1862–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
EH
Mary Holmes
1863–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
MH

Martha Shelley's Ancestors

Self
Martha Shelley
1827–1906
Birth Place: France
Parents
Francois Schellet Jr
1789–1862
Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, France
Jeanne (Marie) Schenneberg
1796–1885
Paris, France
Grandparents
Francois (Schellet) Sr
1746–1824
Anna (\ Marianne) Gladieu
1759–1820
Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France
Great-Grandparents
Jean Gladieu
1726–1772
Marie Moine
1727–1785
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexis Gladieu
1680–1750
Ursula Monnie
1687–1758
Jean Moine
1696–1743
Anna Lanos
1703–1760

Martha Shelley's Descendants

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Martha (Helen) Shelley (abt 1827–24 Apr 1906) m. Milton Holmes (abt 1813–1892)
  1. 1. Cora Holmes 1861–1931 m. Thomas (W) Smith 1861–1938
    1. 1. J (Ray) Smith 1888–
    2. 2. Nellie (Louella Smith -) Cless 1890–
    3. 3. Gladys (M) Smith 1898–
  2. 2. Laura (H) Holmes 1856–1928 m. Garret (Monroe) Akers 1855–1920
    1. 1. Fred (M) Akers 1879–
    2. 2. Kate Akers 1883–
    3. 3. Sarah (M) Akers 1886–
    4. 4. Myrtle Akers 1891–1943
    5. 5. Lowell (E) Akers 1897–
    6. 6. Nelly (M) Akers 1876–
  3. 3. George (M) Holmes 1859–
  4. 4. Frank (M) Holmes 1855–
  5. 5. Elijah Holmes 1862–
  6. 6. Mary (J C) Holmes 1863–

Martha Shelley's Timeline

12 Records

1827
abt 1827
Birth of Martha Helen Shelley in France
France
1829
6 Jan 1829
Age 2
Birth of Martha Helen Shelley in near Paris, France
near Paris, France
1850
1850
Age 23
Martha Helen Shelley resided here in Harrison, Paulding, Ohio, USA
Harrison, Paulding, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 33
Martha Helen Shelley resided here in Madison, Allen, Indiana, USA
Madison, Allen, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 43
Martha Helen Shelley resided here in Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 53
Martha Helen Shelley resided here in Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1885
1885
Age 58
Martha Helen Shelley resided here in Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1895
1895
Age 68
Martha Helen Shelley resided here in Decatur, Decatur, Iowa
Decatur, Decatur, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 73
Martha Helen Shelley resided here in Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1906
22 Apr 1906
Age 79
Death of Martha Helen Shelley in Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Decatur County, Iowa, USA
1906
24 Apr 1906
Age 79
Burial of Martha Helen Shelley in Leon, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Leon, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1906
27 Apr 1906
Age 79
Martha Helen Shelley - Probate in Decatur, Iowa, USA
Decatur, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1829
    Event Place: near Paris, France
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: 336; Page: 219D; Enumeration District: 057
    [4] Iowa, U.S., State Census 1885
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: M593_386; Page: 254B; Family History Library Film: 545885
    [6] Iowa, U.S., State Census, 1895
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1240428
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Madison, Allen, Indiana; Page: 609; Family History Library Film: 803243
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Leon Reporter; Publication Date: 10 May 1906; Publication Place: Leon, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.50957185,0.6462868,0.6833808&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1827
    Event Place: France
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Harrison, Paulding, Ohio; Roll: 719; Page: 197a
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Harrison, Paulding, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Harrison, Paulding, Ohio; Roll: 719; Page: 197a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Madison, Allen, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Madison, Allen, Indiana; Page: 609; Family History Library Film: 803243

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: M593_386; Page: 254B; Family History Library Film: 545885

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: 336; Page: 219D; Enumeration District: 057

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] Iowa, U.S., State Census 1885

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Decatur, Decatur, Iowa; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1240428

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: America
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Leon Reporter; Publication Date: 10 May 1906; Publication Place: Leon, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.50957185,0.6462868,0.6833808&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1906
    Event Place: Decatur County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1871-1952; Index 1864-1926; Author: Iowa. Probate Court (Decatur County); Probate Place: Decatur, Iowa
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Leon Reporter; Publication Date: 10 May 1906; Publication Place: Leon, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.50957185,0.6462868,0.6833808&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1906
    Event Place: Leon, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Leon Reporter; Publication Date: 10 May 1906; Publication Place: Leon, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.50957185,0.6462868,0.6833808&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1906
    Event Place: Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1871-1952; Index 1864-1926; Author: Iowa. Probate Court (Decatur County); Probate Place: Decatur, Iowa
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