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Martha Elizabeth Wilson 1879–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jan 1879

Birth Location: Doe Run, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 7 Sep 1958

Death Location: Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father:

Mother: Mary Baker

Spouse(s): Nelson Hughes

Children(s): Ruth Hughes

The story of Martha Elizabeth Wilson began in 1879 in Doe Run, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Martha Elizabeth Wilson resided in West Grove, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Martha Elizabeth Wilson resided in Kennett Square, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. Martha Elizabeth Wilson married Nelson Clarence Wilmot Hughes, and had children including Ruth Elnora Hughes. Martha Elizabeth Wilson passed away in 1958 in Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Elizabeth Wilson began in 1879 in Doe Run, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Martha Elizabeth Wilson resided in West Grove, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Martha Elizabeth Wilson resided in Kennett Square, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Martha Elizabeth Wilson married Nelson Clarence Wilmot Hughes, and had children including Ruth Elnora Hughes.
  • Martha Elizabeth Wilson passed away in 1958 in Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mary Baker
1842–1880
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MB

Spouses(s)

Nelson Hughes
1856–1919
Birth Location: Delaware
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Children(s)

Ruth Hughes
1908–1971
Birth Location: West Grove, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
RH

Martha Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Martha Wilson
1879–1958
Birth Place: Doe Run, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Mary (S.) Baker
1842–1880
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Joel Baker
1806–1851
West Marlborough, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Pheobe Cook
1811–1892
Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nathan Baker
1763–1838
Rachel Swayne
1769–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Aaron Baker
1737–1812
Sarah Hayes
1733–1817

Martha Wilson's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Elizabeth) Wilson (26 Jan 1879–7 Sep 1958) m. Nelson (Clarence Wilmot) Hughes (17 Oct 1856–2 Jan 1919)
  1. 1. Ruth (Elnora) Hughes 1908–1971 m. William (Edward Hopkins) Sr 1899–1984
    1. 1. Kenneth (Jay Hopkins) Sr 1932–2005
    2. 2. Robert (Joseph Hopkins) Sr 1926–2020 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Leo 1929–2016
    3. 3. William (Edward Hopkins) Jr 1928–2017

Martha Wilson's Timeline

5 Records

1879
26 Jan 1879
Birth of Martha Elizabeth Wilson in Doe Run, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Doe Run, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Martha Elizabeth Wilson resided here in West Grove, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
West Grove, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Martha Elizabeth Wilson resided here in Kennett Square, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Kennett Square, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Martha Elizabeth Wilson resided here in Kennett Square, Chester, Pennsylvania
Kennett Square, Chester, Pennsylvania
1958
7 Sep 1958
Age 79
Death of Martha Elizabeth Wilson in West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1879
    Event Place: Doe Run, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 080401-083250
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kennett Square, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1550; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 46
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kennett Square, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2019; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0044; Image: 988.0; FHL microfilm: 2341753
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Grove, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1329; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1375342
    [5] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1909; Box Number: 163
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West Grove, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Grove, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1329; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1375342

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kennett Square, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kennett Square, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1550; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 46

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Kennett Square, Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kennett Square, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2019; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0044; Image: 988.0; FHL microfilm: 2341753

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1958
    Event Place: West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 080401-083250
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1970; Box Number: 11; Certificate Number Range: 087001-087150
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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