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Martha Etta Thomas 1878–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 March 1878

Birth Location: Monroe, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1 September 1959

Death Location: Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky, USA

Father: John Thomas

Mother: Catherine Mitchell

Spouse(s): Thomas Proffitt

Children(s): Maude Proffitt, Pearl Proffitt, Homer Proffitt, Vella Proffitt, Flossie Proffitt, Hettie Proffitt

The story of Martha Etta Thomas began in 1878 in Monroe, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Martha Etta Thomas resided in West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Martha Etta Thomas resided in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA. Martha Etta Thomas married Thomas Perry Proffitt, and had children including Flossie J Proffitt, Hettie C Proffitt, Homer Benjamin Proffitt, Maude Proffitt, Pearl Mae Proffitt, Vella C Proffitt. Martha Etta Thomas passed away in 1959 in Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Etta Thomas began in 1878 in Monroe, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Martha Etta Thomas resided in West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Martha Etta Thomas resided in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA.
  • Martha Etta Thomas married Thomas Perry Proffitt, and had children including Flossie J Proffitt, Hettie C Proffitt, Homer Benjamin Proffitt, Maude Proffitt, Pearl Mae Proffitt, Vella C Proffitt.
  • Martha Etta Thomas passed away in 1959 in Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thomas
1854–1936
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Catherine Mitchell
1839–1910
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Thomas Proffitt
1876–1914
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Children(s)

Maude Proffitt
1901–1989
Birth Location: Tompkinsville, Kentucky
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Pearl Proffitt
1899–1987
Birth Location: Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky
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Homer Proffitt
1897–1987
Birth Location: Monroe, Kentucky, USA
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Vella Proffitt
1904–1988
Birth Location: Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
VP
Flossie Proffitt
1907–1986
Birth Location: Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
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Hettie Proffitt
1909–1918
Birth Location: Kentucky
HP

Martha Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Martha Thomas
1878–1959
Birth Place: Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Parents
John Oscar Thomas
1854–1936
Kentucky, USA
Catherine (Elizabeth) Mitchell
1839–1910
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
James (Rogers Mitchell) Sr
1798–1878
Tennessee, USA
Mary (Elizabeth "Polly") Bacon
1805–1864
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
James Sr.
1766–1846
Magdalena Neumann
1773–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Bacon
1725–1810
Veronica Weiss
1727–1800
Johan Neumann
1727–1790
Catherina Reifsnyder
1730–1790

Martha Thomas's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Etta) Thomas (15 March 1878–1 September 1959) m. Thomas (Perry) Proffitt (12 Aug 1876–23 Sep 1914)
  1. 1. Maude Proffitt 1901–1989 m. Frank Denham 1896–1963
    1. 1. Genell Denham 1925–2003 m. Hascal Martin 1923–2000
    2. 2. Norma Denham 1923–2009 m. Mack Dyer 1920–1998
    3. 3. Edna Denham 1927–2014
    4. 4. A. (E.) Denham 1921–2018 m. Irene 1923–2005
    5. 5. Narmin Denham 1924–
    6. 6. Dortha Denham –1932
  2. 2. Pearl (Mae) Proffitt 1899–1987 m. Clarence (J) Myers 1896–1970
    1. 1. Ruth Myers 1924–2011 m. Eugene (Bryan) Heater 1920–2002
    2. 2. Helena Myers 1927–2012
    3. 3. Betsy (Ross) Myers 1938–1950
    4. 4. Jesse (M) Myers 1915–1991 m. Ruth (A.) Baxter 1917–
      1. 1. Shirley (Ann) Myers 1938–1985
      2. 2. Richard (Allen) Myers 1939–2004
    5. 5. Bessie (E) Myers 1919–2014 m. Ithamer (Morvall) Brown 1912–1993
    6. 6. Ruby Myers 1924–
  3. 3. Homer (Benjamin) Proffitt 1897–1987 m. Verna (Ellen) Sheffield 1897–1981
    1. 1. Regie (Glen) Proffitt 1921–1958 m. Alma (Ree) Cain 1929–2013
    2. 2. Waymond (B) Proffitt 1923–1988 m. Doris (M.) Diehlman 1924–
    3. 3. Corinne Proffitt 1927–2014 m. Hugh (Mills) Duncan 1924–2010
    4. 4. Herbert (D.) Proffitt 1930–2012 m. Bernice Cupp 1935–2012
  4. 4. Vella (C.) Proffitt 1904–1988 m. Clurie (Elvin) Murray 1899–1988
    1. 1. Emry (Ellis) Murray 1926–1999
    2. 2. Lorene Murray 1924–2009 m. Frank Goad 1918–1999
    3. 3. Alma (Elease) Murray 1924–2011 m. William (Eugene) McQueen 1923–2004
    4. 4. Dorothy (Pauline) Murray 1927–2013 m. Ben Lawson 1924–1998
      1. 1. Rick (B.) Lawson 1830– m. Cathy McNeal 1840–
        1. 1. Lena Lawson 1860–
        2. 2. Daniel Lawson 1862–
        3. 3. Lyda Lawson 1865–
        4. 4. Eliza Lawson 1867–
    5. 5. Delmas (Porter) Murray 1930–1986
    6. 6. Vanus (Clurie) Murray 1940–2015
  5. 5. Flossie (J) Proffitt 1907–1986 m. Clyde Turner 1901–2000
    1. 1. Mossie (Ree) Turner 1927–2001 m. Lester (F) Shirley 1924–1997
    2. 2. Burnell Turner 1924–2012 m. Robert (H) Emberton 1920–1986
      1. 1. Jimmy (Darrell) Emberton 1945–2005
    3. 3. Rex (Douglas) Turner 1928–2013 m. Lena (Pearl) Turner 1932–2005
      1. 1. Marcella (Sue) Turner 1948–1948
    4. 4. Clyde (Turner) Jr. 1923–1923
  6. 6. Hettie (C) Proffitt 1909–1918

Martha Thomas's Timeline

7 Records

1878
15 March 1878
Birth of Martha Etta Thomas in Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Martha Etta Thomas resided here in West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Martha Etta Thomas resided here in Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Martha Etta Thomas resided here in West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Martha Etta Thomas resided here in Sh, Monroe, Kentucky
Sh, Monroe, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 62
Martha Etta Thomas resided here in Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Monroe, Kentucky, USA
1959
1 September 1959
Age 81
Death of Martha Etta Thomas in Monroe, Kentucky
Monroe, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 March 1878
    Event Place: Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1342; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 86-14
    [4] Kentucky Death Index
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: T625_592; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 211
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: 544; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1240544
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_496; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0160; FHL microfilm: 1374509
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: 544; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1240544

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_496; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0160; FHL microfilm: 1374509

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: T625_592; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 211

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Monroe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1342; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 86-14

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Monroe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1342; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 86-14

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Monroe
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 September 1959
    Event Place: Monroe, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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