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Martha Tinsley 1820–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 July 1820

Birth Location: , Shelby, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 12 February 1861

Death Location: Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Samuel Sr.

Mother: Olive Willis

Spouse(s): William Huss

Children(s): Robert Huss, Joseph Huss, Mary Huss, James Huss, Richard Huss, Sarah Huss, Thomas Huss, William Jr.

In 1820, Martha Tinsley entered the world in , Shelby, Kentucky, United States, born to Samuel Lee Tinsley Sr And Olive Willis. In 1850, Martha Tinsley resided in District 2, Shelby, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Martha Tinsley resided in District 2, Shelby, Kentucky, USA. Martha Tinsley married William Logan Huss, and had children including James C Huss, Joseph Warren Huss, Mary Willis Huss, Richard Samuel Huss, Robert H Huss, Sarah C Huss, Thomas J Huss, William Logan Huss Jr. Martha Tinsley passed away in 1861 in Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1820, Martha Tinsley entered the world in , Shelby, Kentucky, United States, born to Samuel Lee Tinsley Sr And Olive Willis.
  • In 1850, Martha Tinsley resided in District 2, Shelby, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Martha Tinsley resided in District 2, Shelby, Kentucky, USA.
  • Martha Tinsley married William Logan Huss, and had children including James C Huss, Joseph Warren Huss, Mary Willis Huss, Richard Samuel Huss, Robert H Huss, Sarah C Huss, Thomas J Huss, William Logan Huss Jr.
  • Martha Tinsley passed away in 1861 in Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Tinsley's Ancestors

Self
Martha Tinsley
1820–1861
Birth Place: , Shelby, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Samuel Lee Tinsley Sr.
1770–1826
Caroline County, Virginia, United States of America
Olive Willis
1770–1820
, , Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Joshua Tinsley
1730–1815
Essex County, Virginia, USA
Sarah Parks
1736–1789
Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas III
1685–1764
Margaret Vawter
1699–1764
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Tinsley
1615–1716

Martha Tinsley's Descendants

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Martha Tinsley (25 July 1820–12 February 1861) m. William (Logan) Huss (1817–1880)
  1. 1. Robert (H) Huss 1855–1881 m. Anna Rutherford 1857–1934
    1. 1. Harriett ("Hattie" Huss) Starkey 1879–1966
    2. 2. Pearl (G. Huss) Bode 1875–1948
  2. 2. Joseph (Warren) Huss 1853–1907 m. Mary (A.) Thompson 1859–1921
    1. 1. Eleanor (Huss) Black 1897–1983
    2. 2. Beebe Huss 1878–1945 m. Mary (Magnolia) Dorsey 1879–1968
      1. 1. Etta (May) Huss 1903–
      2. 2. Robena (Edith) Huss 1907–1988 m. Frederick (Ferdinand) Acree 1893–1976
      3. 3. Arthur Huss 1914–
      4. 4. Bonner (James) Huss 1906–1906
    3. 3. Bonner Huss 1883–
    4. 4. Homer Huss 1888–1929
  3. 3. Mary (Willis) Huss 1838–1930
  4. 4. James (C.) Huss 1840–1926
  5. 5. Richard (Samuel) Huss 1841–1925 m. Martha (E.) Moore 1845– m. Sarah (Jane) Coe 1857–1931
    1. 1. Ida (N) Huss 1865–
    2. 2. Sarah (Mary Willis "Willie") Huss 1866–1910 m. Jacob ("Judd" Clarence) Baker 1863–1945
      1. 1. Cicero (P) Baker 1886–1931 m. Dovie 1907–
        1. 1. Pete Baker 1923–1923
      2. 2. Edith Baker 1888–
      3. 3. James (Ray) Baker 1893–1967 m. Maud (Katherine) Wentz 1893–1973
        1. 1. Naomi (Willis) Baker 1923–2001
        2. 2. Billy (Wentz) Baker 1920–2000 m. Barbara (Ann) Chamness 1922–2011
        3. 3. James (Clarence) Baker 1914–1991
      4. 4. Beulah Baker 1896–1982 m. Roy (Napoleon) Havenhill 1891–
        1. 1. Dora (Evelyn) Havenhill 1912–1993
      5. 5. Adelaide Baker 1899–1999 m. John (Monroe) Holcomb 1888–1970
        1. 1. Cornelia (Elizabeth Holcomb) Wood 1919–2015
        2. 2. Mary (Helen) Holcomb 1922–2015 m. Albert (Ben Jennings) Jr 1920–2009
        3. 3. Sterling (Junior) Holcomb 1918–2003
      6. 6. Mary (W) Baker 1904–
    3. 3. Reuben Huss 1869–
    4. 4. William (Logan) Huss 1890–
    5. 5. Richard (Samuel) Huss 1888–1959
  6. 6. Sarah (C.) Huss 1843–1903
  7. 7. Thomas (J) Huss 1845–1923
  8. 8. William (Logan Huss) Jr. 1848–1906 m. Elmaretta (C.) Thompson 1848–1920
    1. 1. Lillian Huss 1875–1934 m. William (Albert) McGee 1873–1951
      1. 1. Viola McGee 1898–1967
      2. 2. Costella (Hancock) Mcgee 1903–1976
      3. 3. Quinby (Hill) McGee 1911–1973 m. Mary (Alyce) Nafe –1986
    2. 2. Moses (Walker) Huss 1843–1910
    3. 3. Walker (Cromwell) Huss 1891–1964

Martha Tinsley's Timeline

4 Records

1820
25 July 1820
Birth of Martha Tinsley in , Shelby, Kentucky, United States
, Shelby, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 30
Martha Tinsley resided here in District 2, Shelby, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Shelby, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
Martha Tinsley resided here in District 2, Shelby, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Shelby, Kentucky, USA
1861
12 February 1861
Age 41
Death of Martha Tinsley in , Shelby, Kentucky, United States
, Shelby, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 July 1820
    Event Place: , Shelby, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Shelby, Kentucky; Page: 102
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Shelby, Kentucky; Roll: 218; Page: 356b
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Shelby, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Shelby, Kentucky; Roll: 218; Page: 356b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Shelby, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Shelby, Kentucky; Page: 102

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Shelby, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 February 1861
    Event Place: , Shelby, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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