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Martha Spencer 1885–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: March 16, 1885

Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: March 22, 1927

Death Location: Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA

Father: Alfred Spencer

Mother: Charity McIntosh

Spouse(s): John Johnson, Elias Murrell

Children(s): Mary Johnson, Lee Murrell, Snoden Murrell, Belle Murrell, Charity Murrell, Elizabeth Murrell, Bonnie Murrell, Nellie Murrell, Edna Murrell, Eudelle Murrell, Paul Murrell, ? Murrell

In 1885, Martha Spencer entered the world in Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA, born to Alfred R Alford Spencer And Charity Elizabeth Lizie Elisabeth Betty Mcintosh. In 1900, Martha Spencer resided in Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Martha Spencer resided in Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA. Martha Spencer married Elias Murrell, John Johnson, and had children including Belle Murrell, Bonnie Murrell, Charity Murrell, Edna Mae Murrell, Elizabeth Lizzie Murrell, Eudelle Pat Murrell, Lee Ann Murrell, Mary Lillie Spencer Johnson, Murrell, Nellie Murrell, Paul Martin Murrell, Snoden Murrell. Martha Spencer passed away in 1927 in Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Martha Spencer entered the world in Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA, born to Alfred R Alford Spencer And Charity Elizabeth Lizie Elisabeth Betty Mcintosh.
  • In 1900, Martha Spencer resided in Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Martha Spencer resided in Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA.
  • Martha Spencer married Elias Murrell, John Johnson, and had children including Belle Murrell, Bonnie Murrell, Charity Murrell, Edna Mae Murrell, Elizabeth Lizzie Murrell, Eudelle Pat Murrell, Lee Ann Murrell, Mary Lillie Spencer Johnson, Murrell, Nellie Murrell, Paul Martin Murrell, Snoden Murrell.
  • Martha Spencer passed away in 1927 in Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alfred Spencer
1859–1924
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
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Charity McIntosh
1858–1924
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

John Johnson
1883–1970
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
JJ
Elias Murrell
1870–1943
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Mary Johnson
1899–1959
Birth Location: Houston, Kentucky, USA
MJ
Lee Murrell
1916–1985
Birth Location: Boonville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
LM
Snoden Murrell
1906–1953
Birth Location: Fish Creek, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
SM
Belle Murrell
1907–1974
Birth Location: Fish Creek, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
BM
Charity Murrell
1909–1914
Birth Location: Fish Creek, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
CM
Elizabeth Murrell
1910–1987
Birth Location: Fish Creek, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
EM
Bonnie Murrell
1912–1996
Birth Location: Fish Creek, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
BM
Nellie Murrell
1914–1974
Birth Location: Fish Creek, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
NM
Edna Murrell
1919–1974
Birth Location: Fish Creek, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
EM
Eudelle Murrell
1921–1991
Birth Location: Fish Creek, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
EM
Paul Murrell
1924–1969
Birth Location: Fish Creek, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
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? Murrell
1927–1927
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Martha Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Martha Spencer
1885–1927
Birth Place: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer
1859–1924
Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Charity (Elizabeth (Lizie; Elisabeth; "Betty")) McIntosh
1858–1924
Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Allen (H.) Spencer
1822–1878
Clay, Kentucky, USA
Farinda Combs
1830–1905
Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Peter (("Buck")) McIntosh
1815–1902
Perry or Clay, Kentucky, USA
Jane ((Virginia Jane; "Jennie"; Eliza Jane) Groce) (Gross)
1819–1906
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Spencer
1792–1850
Farabe Combs
1795–1854
Preston Combs
1802–1877
Nancy Stacy
1805–1870
William McIntosh
1794–1874
Frances Fugate
1790–1855
Simon (Gross)
1798–1881
Dorcus Becknell
1802–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Spencer
1769–1853
Joannah Pennington
1765–1853
Henry Combs
1768–1849
Rachel Clements
1764–1828
Mason Combs
1759–1822
Jane Richardson
1761–1822
Benjamin Jr.
1763–1856
Barbara Combs
1782–1840
Peter McIntosh
1749–1820
Margaret Turner
1760–1830
Benjamin (Fugitt)
1755–1838
Hannah (Bevers)
1753–1853
Peter (Gross)
1775–1853
Susannah (Brown)
1773–1800
Henry Becknell
1770–1850
Virginia Clark
1775–1855

Martha Spencer's Descendants

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Martha Spencer (March 16, 1885–March 22, 1927) m. John Johnson (May 7, 1883–March 15, 1970) m. Elias Murrell (July 1870–1943)
  1. 1. Mary (Lillie Spencer) Johnson 1899–1959 m. George South 1895–1963
    1. 1. Howard (Beecher) South 1932–2001 m. Anna (May) Ackley 1935–2012
    2. 2. Leonard South 1916–1967 m. Audrey (B.) Haddix 1916–1976
      1. 1. George (Wilgus) South 1935–2013
      2. 2. Estell (Clay) South 1938–2006
      3. 3. Alexander South 1940–1995 m. Catherine Nickles 1936–2024
      4. 4. Mary (Francis) South 1942–1942
    3. 3. Stella (R.) South 1918–2001 m. Charles Robinson 1917–1973
    4. 4. William ("Willie") South 1919–1965 m. Rose Pessia 1921–
    5. 5. Floyd South 1921–1988 m. Marisa ? 1923–2002
    6. 6. Elsie (Mae (Elsa, Elsi)) South 1923–2007 m. Carmine Pascarella 1918–1986
    7. 7. George (South) Jr. 1926–1976 m. Maureen ((Maurine)) Little 1926–
    8. 8. Armine South 1929–2007 m. Carl (Lorraine) Detar 1917–1985
    9. 9. Sarah (Elizabeth (Sara)) South 1930–1998 m. Melvin Himes 1929–1984
    10. 10. ? South 1931–1931
    11. 11. ? South 1933–1933
    12. 12. Roy (Edward) South 1938–2008 m. June (Brookhouse) (Smith) 1928–1983
    13. 13. Hargas ((Hargis) "Woodie") South 1941–2013 m. Caroline (J.) Scarbrough 1942–2015
  2. 2. Lee (Ann) Murrell 1916–1985 m. Gus (Constantino) Tsukas 1915–1986
    1. 1. Ilene ((Eileen)) Tsukas 1938–2000
    2. 2. John (David Tsukas) Sr. 1940–1995
  3. 3. Snoden Murrell 1906–1953 m. Ruby Slover 1912–1999
    1. 1. Dorothy Merrill 1930–2018
    2. 2. Wanda ((Wandafoe)) Merrill 1939–2014
    3. 3. Geraldine Merrill 1941–2014
    4. 4. Ellwood Merrill 1934–1936
    5. 5. Betty (Ann) Merrill 1937–1938
  4. 4. Belle Murrell 1907–1974 m. Julius Johnson 1893–
    1. 1. Fred (Gilbert) Johnson 1929–2001
    2. 2. Elsie Johnson 1922–1996
    3. 3. Walter (Eugene) Johnson 1927–1986
  5. 5. Charity Murrell 1909–1914
  6. 6. Elizabeth (("Lizzie")) Murrell 1910–1987
  7. 7. Bonnie Murrell 1912–1996 m. Harrison McIntosh 1907–1988
    1. 1. Margie McIntosh 1933–1933
    2. 2. Thelma (J.) McIntosh 1940–1983
    3. 3. Huston ((Houstan)) McIntosh 1930–1986
    4. 4. Phelix ((Felix)) McIntosh 1935–1957
    5. 5. Kate McIntosh 1936–2002
    6. 6. Louise McIntosh 1948–2000
  8. 8. Nellie Murrell 1914–1974
  9. 9. Edna (Mae) Murrell 1919–1974
  10. 10. Eudelle ((Pat)) Murrell 1921–1991 m. Arlin (Elmer) Tolley 1921–1997 m. Cleo McNeal 1925–
  11. 11. Paul (Martin) Murrell 1924–1969 m. Ann (George) Bresler 1928–2010
  12. 12. ? Murrell 1927–1927

Martha Spencer's Timeline

5 Records

1885
March 16, 1885
Birth of Martha Spencer in Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
Martha Spencer resided here in Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Martha Spencer resided here in Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Martha Spencer resided here in Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
1927
March 22, 1927
Age 42
Death of Martha Spencer in Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: March 16, 1885
    Event Place: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky; Roll: T625_594; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 88
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1240510
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky; Roll: T624_498; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0164; FHL microfilm: 1374511
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1240510

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky; Roll: T624_498; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0164; FHL microfilm: 1374511

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky; Roll: T625_594; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 88

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: March 22, 1927
    Event Place: Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
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