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Martha Spain 1830–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jan 1830

Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 17 Jan 1919

Death Location: Henderson County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Wright Spain

Mother: Mary Edwin

Spouse(s): Elias Goff

Children(s): Jane Goff, Mary Edgar, Hezekiah Goff, Mary Goff, Edmund Goff, Matthew Goff, Elias Goff, Robert Goff

Martha Spain was born in 1830 in Henderson County, Tennessee, USA, the child of Wright Spain And Mary Ann C Edwin. In 1860, Martha Spain resided in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, Martha Spain resided in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA. Martha Spain married Elias Goff, and had children including Edmund T Goff, Elias Samuel Goff, Hezekiah Thomas Goff, Jane Goff, Mary A Edgar, Mary A Goff, Matthew Valentine Goff, Robert W Goff. Martha Spain passed away in 1919 in Henderson County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • Martha Spain was born in 1830 in Henderson County, Tennessee, USA, the child of Wright Spain And Mary Ann C Edwin.
  • In 1860, Martha Spain resided in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, Martha Spain resided in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Martha Spain married Elias Goff, and had children including Edmund T Goff, Elias Samuel Goff, Hezekiah Thomas Goff, Jane Goff, Mary A Edgar, Mary A Goff, Matthew Valentine Goff, Robert W Goff.
  • Martha Spain passed away in 1919 in Henderson County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wright Spain
1805–1860
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
WS
Mary Edwin
1806–1880
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
ME

Spouses(s)

Elias Goff
1829–1864
Birth Location: Henderson, USA
EG

Children(s)

Jane Goff
1861–1936
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
JG
Mary Edgar
1859–
Birth Location: Tennessee
ME
Hezekiah Goff
1864–1947
Birth Location: Goff Branch, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
HG
Mary Goff
1856–1932
Birth Location: Henderson, Tennessee, United States
MG
Edmund Goff
1851–1899
Birth Location: TN
EG
Matthew Goff
1853–1937
Birth Location: Goff Branch, Henderson County, Tennessee
MG
Elias Goff
1864–1942
Birth Location: Goff Branch, Henderson County, TN
EG
Robert Goff
1859–1942
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
RG

Martha Spain's Ancestors

Self
Martha Spain
1830–1919
Birth Place: Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Wright Spain
1805–1860
Georgia, United States
Mary (Ann C) Edwin
1806–1880
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Ruffin (Griffin) Spain
1780–1850
Albemarle Parish, Sussex, Virginia, United States
Jemima Brake
1785–
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Spain's Descendants

1.
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Martha Spain (3 Jan 1830–17 Jan 1919) m. Elias Goff (ABT 1829–15 Oct 1864)
  1. 1. Jane Goff 1861–1936
  2. 2. Mary (A.) Edgar 1859–
  3. 3. Hezekiah (Thomas) Goff 1864–1947 m. Nellie Stone 1872–1901 m. Mary (Lou Ann 'Velma') Connally 1869–1945
    1. 1. Mamie (Exie) Goff 1899–1989 m. William (D) Presler 1897–
      1. 1. Opal (Lucille) Preslar 1919–1996 m. William (Francis) Russell 1916–1992
      2. 2. James (Edward) Preslar 1921–1999 m. Martha (Nell) Walls 1942–2007
      3. 3. Beryl (Thomas) Preslar 1932–2000
      4. 4. Billy Preslar 1929–2002 m. Toka (Jane) White 1933–2022
    2. 2. Missie (May) Goff 1896–1983 m. Ernest (Logan) Wheatley 1892–1950
      1. 1. Earnest (Wilton) Wheatley 1924–1993
      2. 2. Norma (Jean) Wheatley 1931–2019
    3. 3. George (Washington) Goff 1901–1973 m. Theoda (Minton) Gurley 1910–1999
    4. 4. Chester (Lee) Goff 1907–1979 m. Lucille Blankenship 1916–1981
    5. 5. Raymond (E.) Goff 1909–1991
    6. 6. Silas (Perry) Goff 1885–1939 m. Malvina Rhodes 1875–1943
      1. 1. Jewel Goff 1908–1986 m. Grady Bailey 1902–1988
        1. 1. Wayne Bailey 1932–2015
        2. 2. Elaine Bailey 1933–2000
        3. 3. Mary (Beth) Bailey 1926–2003
        4. 4. Jane Bailey 1939–2001
  4. 4. Mary (A) Goff 1856–1932
  5. 5. Edmund (T) Goff 1851–1899
  6. 6. Matthew (Valentine) Goff 1853–1937 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Hefley 1853–1932
    1. 1. Stephen (Franklin) Goff 1875–1922
    2. 2. John (Wilburn Perry) Goff 1879–1965
    3. 3. Penelope (Jane) Goff 1884–1941 m. Robert (Walter) Phillips 1875–1949
      1. 1. Annie (Margaret) Phillips 1924–1990
      2. 2. Eliga (Washington) Phillips 1913–1965
      3. 3. Noah (Thomas) Phillips 1915–1990
      4. 4. Lula (Mae) Phillips 1917–2008
      5. 5. Verdell Phillips 1921–1997
      6. 6. Zula (Belle) Phillips 1919–1998
    4. 4. Elias (Thomas) Goff 1882–1973 m. Eliza (Janie) Guilliams 1885–1950
    5. 5. Edmund (Robert) Goff 1876–1922
    6. 6. Martha (Elizabeth) Goff 1888–1957
  7. 7. Elias (Samuel) Goff 1864–1942 m. Susan (Jane) Scott 1867–1954
    1. 1. Willie (D) Goff 1904–1982
    2. 2. Vester (Esme) Goff 1890–1970 m. Bettie Moore 1895–
      1. 1. Houston (Scott) Goff 1922–2006
      2. 2. Noel (S) Goff 1916–
      3. 3. Preston Goff 1918–
      4. 4. Mildred (W) Goff 1914–
    3. 3. Clive (F) Goff 1897–1987 m. Myrtle Smith 1908–1998
  8. 8. Robert (W.) Goff 1859–1942 m. Mary (Ellen) Brittain 1863–
    1. 1. Artie (May) Underwood 1900–
    2. 2. Hezekiah (D.) Goff 1888–1933
      1. 1. Opal (Inez) Goff 1928–1996
    3. 3. Oscar (L) Goff 1885–1977 m. Emma (Laura) Goff 1895–1974 m. Emma (Ermin) Hart 1885–1911
      1. 1. Mary (Lois) Goff 1915–2010
      2. 2. Velma (Stout) Goff 1919–2007

Martha Spain's Timeline

8 Records

1830
3 Jan 1830
Birth of Martha Spain in Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 30
Martha Spain resided here in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 40
Martha Spain resided here in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 50
Martha Spain resided here in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1890
Jun 1890
Age 60
Martha Spain resided here in District 64, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 64, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 70
Martha Spain resided here in Civil District 11, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 11, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 80
Martha Spain resided here in Civil District 11, Chester, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 11, Chester, Tennessee, USA
1919
17 Jan 1919
Age 89
Death of Martha Spain in Lula, Chester Co, TN at home of Mary Edgar
Lula, Chester Co, TN at home of Mary Edgar

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1830
    Event Place: Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 94
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 11, Chester, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1493; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1375506
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1256; Page: 273; Family History Library Film: 805256
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1537; Page: 117B; Family History Library Film: 553036
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 11, Henderson, Tennessee; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1241578
    [7] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 8
    [8] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 1262; Page: 413C; Enumeration District: 062

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1256; Page: 273; Family History Library Film: 805256

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1537; Page: 117B; Family History Library Film: 553036

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 1262; Page: 413C; Enumeration District: 062

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jun 1890
    Event Place: District 64, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Vet

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 11, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 11, Henderson, Tennessee; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1241578

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 11, Chester, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 11, Chester, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1493; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1375506

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1919
    Event Place: Lula, Chester Co, TN at home of Mary Edgar
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 94

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
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