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Martha Ann Williamson 1825 – 1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 November 1825

Birth Location: Alabama, USA

Death Date: 8 August 1908

Death Location: Travis, Texas, USA

Father: Joseph Williamson

Mother: Elizabeth McWhorter

Spouse(s): William Earnest

Children(s): Melvina Earnest

The story of Martha Ann Williamson began in 1825 in Alabama, USA. In 1850, Martha Ann Williamson resided in District 24, Wilson, Tennessee. In 1860, Martha Ann Williamson resided in Subdivision 12, Hays, Texas. Martha Ann Williamson married William Earnest, and had children including Melvina Tennessee Earnest. Martha Ann Williamson passed away in 1908 in Travis, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Ann Williamson began in 1825 in Alabama, USA.
  • In 1850, Martha Ann Williamson resided in District 24, Wilson, Tennessee.
  • In 1860, Martha Ann Williamson resided in Subdivision 12, Hays, Texas.
  • Martha Ann Williamson married William Earnest, and had children including Melvina Tennessee Earnest.
  • Martha Ann Williamson passed away in 1908 in Travis, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Williamson
1781 – 1871
Birth Location: Virginia
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Elizabeth McWhorter
1801 – 1876
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

William Earnest
1823 – 1911
Birth Location: Alabama
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Children(s)

Melvina Earnest
1857 – 1930
Birth Location: San Marcos, Hays, Texas
ME

Martha Williamson's Ancestors

Self
Martha Williamson
1825 – 1908
Birth Place: Alabama, USA
Parents
Joseph Williamson
1781 – 1871
Virginia
Elizabeth McWhorter
1801 – 1876
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
George McWhorter
1775 – 1840
Virginia, United States
Elizabeth McWhorter
1801 – 1876
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Williamson's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Ann) Williamson (17 November 1825 – 8 August 1908) m. William Earnest (10 January 1823 – 17 November 1911)
  1. 1. Melvina (Tennessee) Earnest (20 Jan 1857 – 27 December 1930) m. Robert (Pannell) Wright (21 Oct 1835 – 1 Sep 1910)
    1. 1. Mabel (Clair) Wright (30 Apr 1880 – 26 Aug 1959) m. Lemuel (Evart) Shelby (20 Nov 1876 – 13 Oct 1938)
      1. 1. Charmion (Clair) Shelby (8 May 1902 – 11 Apr 1955)
      2. 2. Lois (Merle) Shelby (abt 1905 – 15 Feb 1933)
      3. 3. Robert (E) Shelby (20 July 1906 – December 1955) m. Marian (E) Shelby (abt 1910 – )
        1. 1. Barbara Shelby (abt 1933 – 14 Feb 2014)
      4. 4. Joe (Aubrey) Shelby (abt 1909 – Jun 1968) m. Ida (Ellenora) Anderson (29 Dec 1905 – 25 Oct 1959) m. Jessie B (15 Mar 1923 – 19 Sep 2016)
        1. 1. Nancy Shelby (20 Aug 1940 – 8 Nov 2011)
        2. 2. Sheri (Jo) Shelby (1963 – )
      5. 5. McDalton Shelby (5 July 1910 – 30 May 1998) m. Frances Campbell (25 Jan 1915 – 28 Mar 2003)
        1. 1. Donald (McCall) Shelby (19 Jan 1935 – 26 Nov 2020) m. Mary (Louise) Whiffen (21 Nov 1938 – )
        2. 2. Robert (Nelson) Shelby (2 Aug 1937 – ) m. Anne (7 Jan 1937 – )
        3. 3. Lilas (Janice) Shelby (5 Oct 1942 – 1 Nov 2018) m. Samuel (Everard) Kinch (02/18/1940 – 02/01/2011)
        4. 4. Judith (Ann) Shelby (26 Aug 1946 – 13 Nov 2021) m. James (Quincey) Edwards (10 Sep 1946 – )
      6. 6. Mabel Shelby (27 Jan 1914 – 1 Feb 1995) m. George (Joseph) Leibowitz (30 Nov 1913 – 28 Dec 1995)
        1. 1. Lewis Leibowitz
      7. 7. Marigold Shelby (21 Jul 1916 – 22 Sep 1971) m. Maclin Benagh
      8. 8. Frances Shelby (16 July 1917 – 12 August 1995) m. James (Murray) Smith (16 Sep 1917 – 9 Feb 1994)
        1. 1. Michael Smith (20 Aug 1943 – ) m. Linnie (Carol) Evans (abt 1945 – )
        2. 2. James Smith
      9. 9. Martha (J) Shelby (26 Mar 1920 – 28 Apr 1983)
      10. 10. Beverly Shelby (abt 1925 – 13 Aug 2004) m. Wanda
        1. 1. Gilbert Shelby
        2. 2. Kathy Shelby
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Myrtle) Wright (Abt. 27 Jun 1881 – 03 Oct 1905)

Martha Williamson's Timeline

7 Records

1825
17 November 1825
Birth of Martha Ann Williamson in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1850
1850
Age 25
Martha Ann Williamson resided here in District 24, Wilson, Tennessee
District 24, Wilson, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 35
Martha Ann Williamson resided here in Subdivision 12, Hays, Texas
Subdivision 12, Hays, Texas
1870
1870
Age 45
Martha Ann Williamson resided here in San Marcos, Hays, Texas
San Marcos, Hays, Texas
1880
1880
Age 55
Martha Ann Williamson resided here in Precinct 1, Hays, Texas, United States
Precinct 1, Hays, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 75
Martha Ann Williamson resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Travis, Texas
Justice Precinct 4, Travis, Texas
1908
8 August 1908
Age 83
Death of Martha Ann Williamson in Travis, Texas, USA
Travis, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 November 1825
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Hays, Texas; Roll: T9_1310; Family History Film: 1255310; Page: 47.3000; Enumeration District: 76; Image: .
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593
    [4] OneWorldTree
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Travis, Texas; Roll: T623 1673; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 111.
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Subdivision 12, Hays, Texas; Roll: M653_1297; Page: 13; Image: 26.
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 24, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_901; Page: 451; Image: 278.
    [8] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1836-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 24, Wilson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 24, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_901; Page: 451; Image: 278.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Subdivision 12, Hays, Texas
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Subdivision 12, Hays, Texas; Roll: M653_1297; Page: 13; Image: 26.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: San Marcos, Hays, Texas
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Hays, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Hays, Texas; Roll: T9_1310; Family History Film: 1255310; Page: 47.3000; Enumeration District: 76; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Travis, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Travis, Texas; Roll: T623 1673; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 111.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 2 1/2 Miles North of Austin
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 August 1908
    Event Place: Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1836-2011

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1836-2011
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