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Martha Stokes 1787–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Mar 1787

Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 15 Jan 1859

Death Location: Ozark, Dale, Alabama, United States

Father: John Stokes

Mother: Nancy VICKERS

Spouse(s): Rev. Dowling

Children(s): Fletcher Dowling, Milly Dowling, Lacy Dowling, Wesley Dowling, William Cox, Carolina Dowling, Milly Dowling, Noel Dowling, Zillah Dowling, John Dowling, Edward Dowling, Martha Dowling, Zinnamon Dowling, Frances Dowling

Martha Stokes was born in 1787 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, the child of John Henry Stokes And Nancy Patience Alford Vickers. In 1810, Martha Stokes resided in Darlington, South Carolina, United States. In 1820, Martha Stokes resided in Darlington, South Carolina, United States. Martha Stokes married Rev Dempsey Dowling, and had children including Carolina Elizabeth Dowling, Edward Dowling, Fletcher Dowling, Frances Dowling, John Dowling, Lacy Dowling, Martha Dowling, Milly Dowling, Noel Dowling, Wesley Dowling, William Cox, Zillah Dowling, Zinnamon Dowling. Martha Stokes passed away in 1859 in Ozark, Dale, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • Martha Stokes was born in 1787 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, the child of John Henry Stokes And Nancy Patience Alford Vickers.
  • In 1810, Martha Stokes resided in Darlington, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1820, Martha Stokes resided in Darlington, South Carolina, United States.
  • Martha Stokes married Rev Dempsey Dowling, and had children including Carolina Elizabeth Dowling, Edward Dowling, Fletcher Dowling, Frances Dowling, John Dowling, Lacy Dowling, Martha Dowling, Milly Dowling, Noel Dowling, Wesley Dowling, William Cox, Zillah Dowling, Zinnamon Dowling.
  • Martha Stokes passed away in 1859 in Ozark, Dale, Alabama, United States.

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Martha Stokes's Ancestors

Self
Martha Stokes
1787–1859
Birth Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
John Henry Stokes
1761–1836
Virginia, United States
Nancy (Patience Alford) VICKERS
1765–
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Stokes's Descendants

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Martha Stokes (4 Mar 1787–15 Jan 1859) m. Rev. (Dempsey) Dowling (12/14/1783–4/26/1865)
  1. 1. Fletcher Dowling 1812–1857 m. Christine (Caroline) Martin 1829–1901
    1. 1. Mary (Jane) Dowling 1850–1918 m. James (W) Harris 1842–1924
      1. 1. Zachariah Harris 1873–1952 m. Era Andrews 1875–1932
        1. 1. Harry Harris 1909–2004 m. Gladys (Ellen) Hardwick 1912–2001
        2. 2. William Harris 1900–1985 m. Viassie Harris 1901–
        3. 3. James (Ralph) Harris 1905–1995 m. Lois (O) Harris 1907–1992
        4. 4. Henry (Grady) Harris 1906–1996
        5. 5. Henry Harris 1910–1996
        6. 6. james (ralph) harris 1916–1994
      2. 2. Fletcher Harris 1875–1959
      3. 3. Ethel Harris 1892– m. John (A) McLeod 1885–
    2. 2. Jefferson Dowling 1848–1887
    3. 3. Margaret (Victoria) Dowling 1853–1943
    4. 4. Anderson Dowling 1855–1919
  2. 2. Milly Dowling 1801–1832
  3. 3. Lacy Dowling 1804–1884
  4. 4. Wesley Dowling 1806–1878
  5. 5. William Cox 1807–1863
  6. 6. Carolina (Elizabeth) Dowling 1808–1823
  7. 7. Milly Dowling 1808–1847
  8. 8. Noel Dowling 1809–1892
  9. 9. Zillah Dowling 1813–1889
  10. 10. John Dowling 1818–1900
  11. 11. Edward Dowling 1820–1906
  12. 12. Martha Dowling 1824–1854
  13. 13. Zinnamon Dowling 1826–1907
  14. 14. Frances Dowling 1827–1907

Martha Stokes's Timeline

6 Records

1787
4 Mar 1787
Birth of Martha Stokes in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1810
1810
Age 23
Martha Stokes resided here in Darlington, South Carolina, United States
Darlington, South Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 33
Martha Stokes resided here in Darlington, South Carolina, United States
Darlington, South Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 53
Martha Stokes resided here in Barnwell, South Carolina, United States
Barnwell, South Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 63
Martha Stokes resided here in Southern Division, Dale, Alabama
Southern Division, Dale, Alabama
1859
15 Jan 1859
Age 72
Death of Martha Stokes in Ozark, Dale, Alabama, United States
Ozark, Dale, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1787
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1783; Birth city: Jeffries Creek; Birth state: SC.
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Dale, Alabama; Roll: M432_4; Page: 194A; Image: .
    [4] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1817-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Darlington, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: , Darlington, South Carolina; Roll: 62; Page: 640; Family History Number: 0181421; Image: 00013.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Darlington, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Darlington, South Carolina; Roll: M33_118; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Barnwell, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Barnwell, South Carolina; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern Division, Dale, Alabama
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Dale, Alabama; Roll: M432_4; Page: 194A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1859
    Event Place: Ozark, Dale, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1783; Birth city: Jeffries Creek; Birth state: SC.
    [3] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1817-2011

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