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Minnie Mae COWLEY 1893 – 1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jan 1893

Birth Location: Smithville, Monroe, Mississippi, United States

Death Date: 4 Jan 1975

Death Location: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States of America

Father: Densor\Dolia COWLEY

Mother: Firetta ALDREDGE

Spouse(s): John Martin

Children(s): Derrell Martin, Rena Martin, Thelma Martin, Lela Davis, Winnie Martin

The story of Minnie Mae COWLEY began in 1893 in Smithville, Monroe, Mississippi, United States. In 1900, Minnie Mae COWLEY resided in Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas, USA. In 1910, Minnie Mae COWLEY resided in Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas, USA. Minnie Mae COWLEY married John Henry Martin, and had children including Derrell Lee Martin, Rena Mae Martin, Thelma Evon Martin, Lela Ezelle Davis, Winnie Lou Martin. Minnie Mae COWLEY passed away in 1975 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Minnie Mae COWLEY began in 1893 in Smithville, Monroe, Mississippi, United States.
  • In 1900, Minnie Mae COWLEY resided in Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Minnie Mae COWLEY resided in Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas, USA.
  • Minnie Mae COWLEY married John Henry Martin, and had children including Derrell Lee Martin, Rena Mae Martin, Thelma Evon Martin, Lela Ezelle Davis, Winnie Lou Martin.
  • Minnie Mae COWLEY passed away in 1975 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Densor\Dolia COWLEY
1868 – 1919
Birth Location: Smithville, Monroe County, MISSISSIPPI
DC
Firetta ALDREDGE
1868 – 1934
Birth Location: Sanford County, ALABAMA
FA

Spouses(s)

John Martin
1887 – 1951
Birth Location: Leesburg, Texas
JM

Children(s)

Derrell Martin
1910 – 1949
Birth Location: Leesburg, Camp, Texas
DM
Rena Martin
1912 – 1992
Birth Location: Pittsburg, Camp County, Texas, USA
RM
Thelma Martin
1914 – 1997
Birth Location: Leesburg, Camp, Texas
TM
Lela Davis
1916 – 1981
Birth Location: Camp County, Texas, USA
LD
Winnie Martin
1919 – 1978
Birth Location: Leesburg, Camp, Texas
WM

Minnie COWLEY's Ancestors

Self
Minnie COWLEY
1893 – 1975
Birth Place: Smithville, Monroe, Mississippi, United States
Parents
Densor\Dolia F COWLEY
1868 – 1919
Smithville, Monroe County, MISSISSIPPI
Firetta (Dozie) ALDREDGE
1868 – 1934
Sanford County, ALABAMA
Grandparents
Thomas (Jennings) Cowley
1811 – 1887
,, South Carolina USA
Oyoutensis (Auy "Aura" AKA Amy Thorne) Shurbet
1837 – 1915
,,Alabama USA
Jefferson ("Jeff" Davis) Aldridge
1842 – 1933
Marion County, ALABAMA
Caroline KENNEDY
1846 –
Marion County, ALABAMA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Cowley
1752 – 1846
Mary Akin
1767 – 1844
Henry Shurbet
1814 – 1892
Mary Gillham
1820 – 1862
John Aldridge
1804 – 1889
Anna Cremens
1815 – 1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sherbett
1790 – 1860
Elizabeth Henry
1796 – 1860
John Gillham
1796 – 1864
Rosa Mcquerter
1801 – 1862

Minnie COWLEY's Descendants

1.
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Minnie (Mae) COWLEY (26 Jan 1893 – 4 Jan 1975) m. John (Henry) Martin (17 Sep 1887 – 3 Nov 1951)
  1. 1. Derrell (Lee) Martin (25 Dec 1910 – 6 Jul 1949) m. Audie (Lee (twin)) Qualls (13 May 1913 – 4 September 1996)
    1. 1. Laude (Sue) Martin (abt 1933 – )
    2. 2. Henry (Leon) Martin (14 Jun 1935 – 3 Jun 2001)
    3. 3. Barbara (Nell) Martin (27 Sep 1937 – 4 Oct 2011)
    4. 4. Arnold (D) Martin (abt 1939 – )
  2. 2. Rena (Mae) Martin (Nov 21, 1912 – 17 January 1992) m. John (D.) CHISM (27 Feb 1911 – Nov 3 1978) m. Bascom Robertson (abt 1909 – )
    1. 1. Johnny (Ray) Chism (13/02/1951 – 23/11/1998) m. Sally (Joan) Cowley (13/09/1959 – 17/08/2000)
      1. 1. Jessica (Gwen) Chism (3 Jul 1980 – ) m. Brett (Kelly) Johnson (13 Jan 1982 – )
    2. 2. John (D.) CHISM
    3. 3. Peggy Martin (1936 – ) m. Billy (J) Hatfield (16 Sep 1931 – 25 Jul 2000)
      1. 1. Lisa Hatfield
      2. 2. Brian Hatfield
      3. 3. Stan Hatfield
  3. 3. Thelma (Evon) Martin (11 Nov 1914 – 12 Apr 1997) m. Fred (William) Porter (22 Sep 1911 – 5 Dec 1985)
    1. 1. Wanda (Jean) Porter (Feb 22, 1948 – )
  4. 4. Lela (Ezelle) Davis (17 November 1916 – 16 February 1981)
  5. 5. Winnie (Lou) Martin (7 Aug 1919 – 20 Jul 1978) m. John (Robert) Porter (11 September 1914 – 1 January 1999)
    1. 1. Donald (R.) Porter (20 May 1940 – 21 May 2000)

Minnie COWLEY's Timeline

8 Records

1893
26 Jan 1893
Birth of Minnie Mae COWLEY in Smithville, Monroe, Mississippi, United States
Smithville, Monroe, Mississippi, United States
1900
1900
Age 7
Minnie Mae COWLEY resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 17
Minnie Mae COWLEY resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 27
Minnie Mae COWLEY resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Cass, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Cass, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 37
Minnie Mae COWLEY resided here in Precinct 5, Haskell, Texas
Precinct 5, Haskell, Texas
1935
1935
Age 42
Minnie Mae COWLEY resided here in Rural, Upshur, Mississippi
Rural, Upshur, Mississippi
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 47
Minnie Mae COWLEY resided here in Camp, Texas, USA
Camp, Texas, USA
1975
4 Jan 1975
Age 82
Death of Minnie Mae COWLEY in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1893
    Event Place: Smithville, Monroe, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Camp, Texas; Roll: T627_4001; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 32-6
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 459-86-6492; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: 1965
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Cass, Texas; Roll: T625_1785; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 1167
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Haskell, Texas; Roll: 2354; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 807.0; FHL microfilm: 2342088
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas; Roll: 1618; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1241618
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas; Roll: T624_1537; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1375550
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas; Roll: 1618; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1241618

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Camp, Texas; Roll: T624_1537; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1375550

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Cass, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Cass, Texas; Roll: T625_1785; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 1167

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Haskell, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Haskell, Texas; Roll: 2354; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 807.0; FHL microfilm: 2342088

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Upshur, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Camp, Texas; Roll: T627_4001; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 32-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Camp, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Camp, Texas; Roll: T627_4001; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 32-6

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pittsburg, Titus, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jan 1975
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 459-86-6492; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: 1965
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blodgett, Titus County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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