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Martha Stephens 1896–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1896

Birth Location: Friendship, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 29 Jun 1962

Death Location: Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, United States

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Spouse(s): Sam Nelson

Children(s): Rosa Nelson, Susan Nelson, Annabelle Nelson, David Nelson, Samuel Nelson

In 1896, Martha Stephens entered the world in Friendship, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA, born to Charles Stevens And Amelia Stevens. In 1910, Martha Stephens resided in Fulton, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA. In 1920, Martha Stephens resided in Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, USA. Martha Stephens married Sam Nelson, and had children including Annabelle Nelson, David Nelson, Rosa Lee Nelson, Samuel Nelson, Susan Nelson. Martha Stephens passed away in 1962 in Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Martha Stephens entered the world in Friendship, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA, born to Charles Stevens And Amelia Stevens.
  • In 1910, Martha Stephens resided in Fulton, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Martha Stephens resided in Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.
  • Martha Stephens married Sam Nelson, and had children including Annabelle Nelson, David Nelson, Rosa Lee Nelson, Samuel Nelson, Susan Nelson.
  • Martha Stephens passed away in 1962 in Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Sam Nelson
1883–1946
Birth Location: Clarendon County, South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Rosa Nelson
1909–1986
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Susan Nelson
1925–1927
Birth Location: Peoples, Hampton County, South Carolina, USA
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Annabelle Nelson
1922–1992
Birth Location: Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
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David Nelson
1928–2018
Birth Location: Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
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Samuel Nelson
1921–1921
Birth Location: Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
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Martha Stephens's Ancestors

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Martha Stephens
1896–1962
Birth Place: Friendship, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA
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Martha Stephens's Descendants

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Martha Stephens (1896–29 Jun 1962) m. Sam Nelson (4 Jan 1883–November 19, 1946)
  1. 1. Rosa (Lee) Nelson 1909–1986 m. Laymon (Patterson) SR 1896–1991
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Bena) Patterson 1942–2012
  2. 2. Susan Nelson 1925–1927
  3. 3. Annabelle Nelson 1922–1992 m. Jim Mole 1929–1949
    1. 1. Nathaniel Mole 1942–2002
    2. 2. Mary (Ellen) Mole 1939–2008
    3. 3. Anna (Bell) Mole 1948–1948
  4. 4. David Nelson 1928–2018
  5. 5. Samuel Nelson 1921–1921

Martha Stephens's Timeline

6 Records

1896
1896
Birth of Martha Stephens in Friendship, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA
Friendship, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Martha Stephens resided here in Fulton, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA
Fulton, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Martha Stephens resided here in Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Martha Stephens resided here in Friendship, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA
Friendship, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 44
Martha Stephens resided here in Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
1962
29 Jun 1962
Age 66
Death of Martha Stephens in Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, United States
Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1896
    Event Place: Friendship, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fulton, Clarendon, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1456; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1375469
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1697; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 106
    [3] South Carolina Death Records, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; Year Range: 1962-1965; Death County or Certificate Range: 009728 - 011328
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Friendship, Clarendon, South Carolina; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2341927
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03816; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 25-13

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fulton, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fulton, Clarendon, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1456; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1375469

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1697; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 106

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Friendship, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Friendship, Clarendon, South Carolina; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2341927

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03816; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 25-13

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03816; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 25-13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1962
    Event Place: Varnville, Hampton, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: South Carolina Death Records, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; Year Range: 1962-1965; Death County or Certificate Range: 009728 - 011328
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