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Sarah Jane Bacon 1847–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Dec 1847

Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee

Death Date: 16 Feb 1921

Death Location: Jonesboro, Washington County, Tennessee

Father: Charles Bacon

Mother: Amanda Ellis

Spouse(s): John Martin

Children(s): Verna Martin, Cordelia Martin, John Martin, Eleanor Martin, William Martin, Cora Martin, Virgie Martin, Mary Martin, Charles Martin

In 1847, Sarah Jane Bacon entered the world in Washington County, Tennessee, born to Charles Bacon And Amanda A Ellis. In 1850, Sarah Jane Bacon resided in Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, Sarah Jane Bacon resided in District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA. Sarah Jane Bacon married John Calhoun Martin, and had children including Charles M Martin, Cora Belle Martin, Cordelia Martin, Eleanor Ida Martin, John Walter Martin, Mary H Martin, Verna S Martin, Virgie S Martin, William Kenneth Martin. Sarah Jane Bacon passed away in 1921 in Jonesboro, Washington County, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1847, Sarah Jane Bacon entered the world in Washington County, Tennessee, born to Charles Bacon And Amanda A Ellis.
  • In 1850, Sarah Jane Bacon resided in Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, Sarah Jane Bacon resided in District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • Sarah Jane Bacon married John Calhoun Martin, and had children including Charles M Martin, Cora Belle Martin, Cordelia Martin, Eleanor Ida Martin, John Walter Martin, Mary H Martin, Verna S Martin, Virgie S Martin, William Kenneth Martin.
  • Sarah Jane Bacon passed away in 1921 in Jonesboro, Washington County, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Bacon
1826–1860
Birth Location: Wahington, Tennessee
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Amanda Ellis
1826–
Birth Location: Tennessee
AE

Spouses(s)

John Martin
1845–1918
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee
JM

Children(s)

Verna Martin
1891–1914
Birth Location: Sulphur Springs, Washington County, Tennessee
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Cordelia Martin
1877–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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John Martin
1879–1953
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee
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Eleanor Martin
1881–1960
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee
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William Martin
1886–1943
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
WM
Cora Martin
1868–1942
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee
CM
Virgie Martin
1870–1888
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
VM
Mary Martin
1873–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MM
Charles Martin
1875–
Birth Location: Tennessee
CM

Sarah Bacon's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Bacon
1847–1921
Birth Place: Washington County, Tennessee
Parents
Charles Bacon
1826–1860
Wahington, Tennessee
Amanda (A) Ellis
1826–
Tennessee
Grandparents
Thomas (Bacon) Sr
1793–1871
Maidencreek, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Sally Barron
1805–1871
Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Sr.
1766–1846
Magdalena Neumann
1773–1840
Thomas Barron
1776–1863
Phebe Jobe
1777–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Bacon
1725–1810
Veronica Weiss
1727–1800
Johan Neumann
1727–1790
Catherina Reifsnyder
1730–1790
Joseph Barron
1752–1793
Sarah Murray
1760–1830
Jacob Jobe
1737–1808
Deborah MacKay
1748–1814

Sarah Bacon's Descendants

1.
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Sarah (Jane) Bacon (29 Dec 1847–16 Feb 1921) m. John (Calhoun) Martin (16 Nov 1845–08 Jan 1918)
  1. 1. Verna (S) Martin 1891–1914 m. Argil (Alphonse Deakins) Sr 1880–1952
  2. 2. Cordelia Martin 1877–
  3. 3. John (Walter) Martin 1879–1953
  4. 4. Eleanor (Ida) Martin 1881–1960 m. James (Oscar) Hale 1881–1947
    1. 1. Hazel (Leah) Hale 1907–1990
    2. 2. Lois Hale 1906–1993
    3. 3. James (Oscar Hale) Jr 1916–1987
    4. 4. John (W Chamberlain) Hale 1910–
  5. 5. William (Kenneth) Martin 1886–1943 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Hall 1888–1971
    1. 1. Mildred (Lee) Martin 1917–1998 m. Robert (Newton) Wilson 1915–1988
      1. 1. Robert (Dean) Wilson 1941–1981
    2. 2. Gladys (Irene) Martin 1908–
    3. 3. Brice Marten 1915–
    4. 4. Stanley Marten 1911–
    5. 5. Beryl (Lamont) Martin 1914–1942
    6. 6. Lester (H) Martin 1921–1992
    7. 7. Robert (Dean) Martin 1923–1985
  6. 6. Cora (Belle) Martin 1868–1942 m. John (Daniel) Sherfey 1865–1934
    1. 1. Ralph (Tasher) Sherfey 1893–1966 m. Stella (M) Deakins 1897–1984
      1. 1. Stella (M) Sherfey 1918–1918
      2. 2. Helen (V) Sherfey 1920–1921
      3. 3. Robert (E) Sherfey 1933–1933
    2. 2. George (Bacon) Sherfey 1889–1948 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Walker 1890–1919 m. Lena (Evelyn) Whetsel 1901–1984
      1. 1. Howell (Walker "Hal") Sherfey 1918–1998 m. Dorothy (Velma) Sherfey 1919–2017
      2. 2. Margaret (Louise) Sherfey 1912–1943 m. Urey (Minus) Campbell 1904–1953
        1. 1. Gary (S) Campbell 1934–2011
        2. 2. Famah (Gay) Campbell 1938–2015 m. John (Worth) Greene 1914–2005
      3. 3. Sarah (Ruth) Sherfey 1914–1990 m. Gordon (Ivan) Good 1914–1967
    3. 3. Erma (Blanche) Sherfey 1896–1984 m. Argil (Alphonse Deakins) Sr 1880–1952
      1. 1. Verna Deakins 1914–2011 m. Ralph Britton –2016
        1. 1. James Britton –2016
      2. 2. Argil (Alphonse Deakins) Jr 1917–1976 m. Doris (Ray) Hardin 1917–2012
        1. 1. Richard (Hardin) Deakins 1946–2009 m. Patricia (Ellen) Hatley 1945–1987
        2. 2. Infant (Daughter) Deakins 1942–1942
      3. 3. Richard (Sherfey) Deakins 1919–1944
      4. 4. Clarence (Edward) Deakins 1921–1997
      5. 5. John (Bachman Deakins) Sr 1923–2006
      6. 6. Helen (V) Deakins 1924–
    4. 4. Nila (Kate) Sherfey 1900–1989 m. Emory (Earl) Armentrout 1899–1976
      1. 1. Robert (Earl) Armentrout 1929–1999
    5. 5. Addie (Pearl) Sherfey 1904–1984 m. Ross (Claborne) Wilcox 1903–1981
    6. 6. Mary (Anna) Sherfey 1892–1969 m. Keith (Peak) Hudson 1892–1980
      1. 1. Floyd (Newlee) Hudson 1912–2005
        1. 1. Brent Hudson 1933–2004
      2. 2. John (William) Hudson 1914–2002 m. Marjorie (Nelle) Cates 1918–1996
        1. 1. John (William Hudson) Jr. 1940–2013 m. Charlotte (Bechinger) Adams 1942–2007
      3. 3. James (Keith) Hudson 1918–1972
      4. 4. Mary (Dorothy) Hudson 1920–2008 m. M.V. Walker –2005 m. Mel (Valentine Walker) Jr 1920–1994
        1. 1. Robert (H.) Walker 1951–2011
      5. 5. Virginia (Ann) Hudson 1929–2015 m. Dene (J) Quarles 1925–2007
      6. 6. Betty (Jo) Hudson 1932–1972
    7. 7. Maude (Vernie) Sherfey 1907–1976 m. Hal (W) Squibb 1905–1967
      1. 1. John (William "Bill") Squibb 1928–2013
    8. 8. Lois Sherfy 1900–
  7. 7. Virgie (S.) Martin 1870–1888
  8. 8. Mary (H.) Martin 1873–
  9. 9. Charles (M) Martin 1875–

Sarah Bacon's Timeline

9 Records

1847
29 Dec 1847
Birth of Sarah Jane Bacon in Washington County, Tennessee
Washington County, Tennessee
1850
1850
Age 3
Sarah Jane Bacon resided here in Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 23
Sarah Jane Bacon resided here in District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
Sarah Jane Bacon resided here in District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
Sarah Jane Bacon resided here in Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 63
Sarah Jane Bacon resided here in Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 73
Sarah Jane Bacon resided here in Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1921
15 Feb 1921
Age 74
Death of Sarah Jane Bacon in Washington County, Tennessee
Washington County, Tennessee
1921
16 Feb 1921
Age 74
Burial of Sarah Jane Bacon in Jonesboro, Washington County, Tennessee
Jonesboro, Washington County, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1847
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 135
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1770; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 215
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 12, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1284; Page: 585B; Enumeration District: 037
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1568; Page: 327A; Family History Library Film: 553067
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0155
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1524; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0207; FHL microfilm: 1375537
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M432_898; Page: 250A; Image: 506
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M432_898; Page: 250A; Image: 506

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1568; Page: 327A; Family History Library Film: 553067

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 12, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1284; Page: 585B; Enumeration District: 037

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0155

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1524; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0207; FHL microfilm: 1375537

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1770; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 215

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1921
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 135
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1921
    Event Place: Jonesboro, Washington County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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