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Martha Ann Witt 1817–1877 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 April 1817

Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 7 July 1877

Death Location: Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Noah Witt

Mother: Mildred Maze*

Spouse(s): Robert Scoggins

Children(s): James Scoggins, Mary SCOGGINS, Nancy Scoggins, Mildred Scoggins, Benjamin Scoggins, Sarah Scoggins, George Scoggins, Andrew Scoggins, Thomas Scoggins, William Scoggins

The story of Martha Ann Witt began in 1817 in Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America. In 1860, Martha Ann Witt resided in Carrollton, Greene, Illinois. Martha Ann Witt married Robert Hightower Scoggins, and had children including Andrew Jackson Scoggins, Benjamin Franklin Scoggins, George Witt Scoggins, James Allen Scoggins, Mary Elizabeth Scoggins, Mildred Millie A Scoggins, Nancy Jane Scoggins, Sarah Ann Scoggins, Thomas Jefferson Scoggins, William Francis Marion Scoggins. Martha Ann Witt passed away in 1877 in Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Ann Witt began in 1817 in Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America.
  • In 1860, Martha Ann Witt resided in Carrollton, Greene, Illinois.
  • Martha Ann Witt married Robert Hightower Scoggins, and had children including Andrew Jackson Scoggins, Benjamin Franklin Scoggins, George Witt Scoggins, James Allen Scoggins, Mary Elizabeth Scoggins, Mildred Millie A Scoggins, Nancy Jane Scoggins, Sarah Ann Scoggins, Thomas Jefferson Scoggins, William Francis Marion Scoggins.
  • Martha Ann Witt passed away in 1877 in Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Noah Witt
1778–1838
Birth Location: Halifax, Virginia, USA
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Mildred Maze*
1778–1818
Birth Location: Halifax,,Virginia,USA
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Spouses(s)

Robert Scoggins
1813–1890
Birth Location: Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Children(s)

James Scoggins
1860–1922
Birth Location: Greene County, Illinois, United States of America
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Mary SCOGGINS
1853–1880
Birth Location: Greene County, Illinois, United States of America
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Nancy Scoggins
1856–1891
Birth Location: Greene County, Illinois, United States of America
NS
Mildred Scoggins
1850–1922
Birth Location: Greene County, Illinois, United States of America
MS
Benjamin Scoggins
1843–1916
Birth Location: Greene County, Illinois, United States of America
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Sarah Scoggins
1838–1862
Birth Location: , Greene, Illinois, USA
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George Scoggins
1847–1906
Birth Location: , Greene, Illinois, USA
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Andrew Scoggins
1845–1912
Birth Location: Woody, Greene, Illinois, USA
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Thomas Scoggins
1844–1921
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
TS
William Scoggins
1837–1899
Birth Location: Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America
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Martha Witt's Ancestors

Self
Martha Witt
1817–1877
Birth Place: Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Noah Witt
1778–1838
Halifax, Virginia, USA
Mildred (Millie) Maze*
1778–1818
Halifax,,Virginia,USA
Grandparents
Elijah Witt
1755–1801
Virginia, Royal, Virginia, USA
Sally Hutchins
1757–1796
,,Illinois,USA
William Maze
1750–1818
Halifax,,Virginia,USA
Lydia Witt
1760–1820
Halifax,,Virginia,USA
Great-Grandparents
Charles Witt
1712–1791
Lavinia Harbour
1720–1772
John Jarnigan
1720–1782
Mary Bynum
1745–1771
Henry Mayes
1652–1751
Charles Witt
1712–1791
Laminia Harbour
1725–1781
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Witt
1675–1754
Thomas Harbour
1690–1779
Sarah Witt
1695–1769
John Jarnigan
1744–1816
Mary Smith
1748–1820
Bartholomew Bainum
1710–1759
Elloner Greer
1725–1775
John Mays
1615–1713
Elizabeth Newcomb
1618–1719
William Witt
1675–1754
Elizabeth Daux
1684–1741
Thomas Harbour
1690–1779
Sarah Witt
1695–1769

Martha Witt's Descendants

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Martha (Ann) Witt (11 April 1817–7 July 1877) m. Robert (Hightower) Scoggins (13 November 1813–1890)
  1. 1. James (Allen) Scoggins 1860–1922 m. Anna (Elizabeth) Hardwick 1862–1928
    1. 1. Clarence (Leroy) Scoggins 1897–1970 m. Opal (Vesta) Murray 1903–1986
      1. 1. Edward (Russell) Scoggins 1923–2015 m. Darlys (Marie) Kolkman 1932–2009
        1. 1. Ruthann Scoggins –2020
      2. 2. Tom Scoggins 1932–1986
      3. 3. Doris Scoggins 1925–2008 m. Robert (Earl) Buster 1922–1974
      4. 4. Clarence (Leroy) Scoggins 1922–1924
    2. 2. Clyde (A) Scoggins –1928
    3. 3. Clifford Scoggins 1928–1928
    4. 4. Virginia Scoggins 1895–1928
    5. 5. Edward (L) Scoggins 1890–1982
    6. 6. Bertha (M) Scoggins 1886–1934
    7. 7. George (Clifton) Scoggins 1883–1962 m. Bertha (E) Scoggins 1896–1934
      1. 1. Hazel (I) Chellgreen 1920–2012
      2. 2. Roy Scoggins 1915–2004
      3. 3. Howard (R) Scoggins 1913–1994
    8. 8. Florence (Cordelia) Scoggins 1881–1957
  2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) SCOGGINS 1853–1880
  3. 3. Nancy (Jane) Scoggins 1856–1891
  4. 4. Mildred (Millie A) Scoggins 1850–1922
  5. 5. Benjamin (Franklin) Scoggins 1843–1916
  6. 6. Sarah (Ann) Scoggins 1838–1862
  7. 7. George (Witt) Scoggins 1847–1906
  8. 8. Andrew (Jackson) Scoggins 1845–1912
  9. 9. Thomas (Jefferson) Scoggins 1844–1921
  10. 10. William (Francis Marion) Scoggins 1837–1899 m. Sarah (F.) Scoggins 1848–1936
    1. 1. Oscar (M.) Scoggins 1871–
    2. 2. Eugene Scoggins 1874–
    3. 3. Luther Scoggins 1876–
    4. 4. Nora (Ann) Scoggins 1877–1917 m. Phillip (Burl Green) Sr 1875–1936
      1. 1. Nellie (Agnes) Cannedy 1906–1970
      2. 2. Florence (Bernice) Damm 1902–1976
      3. 3. Ruby (Edith) Green 1901–1909
      4. 4. Christine (Mary) Costello 1909–1988
      5. 5. Hazel (Elnor) Gracey 1905–2002
      6. 6. Burl (Phillip Green) Sr 1899–1971
      7. 7. Frances (Evelyn) Coonrod 1908–2002
      8. 8. Leo (Charles) Green 1903–1953
    5. 5. Clara (M.) Scoggins 1880–

Martha Witt's Timeline

3 Records

1817
11 April 1817
Birth of Martha Ann Witt in Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 43
Martha Ann Witt resided here in Carrollton, Greene, Illinois
Carrollton, Greene, Illinois
1877
7 July 1877
Age 60
Death of Martha Ann Witt in Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America
Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 April 1817
    Event Place: Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Carrollton, Greene, Illinois; Roll: M653_178; Page: 0; Image: 200.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Carrollton, Greene, Illinois
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Carrollton, Greene, Illinois; Roll: M653_178; Page: 0; Image: 200.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 July 1877
    Event Place: Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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