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Silas Martin 1840–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Oct 1840

Birth Location: Il

Death Date: 30 Aug 1905

Death Location: Arcadia, Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: William Martin

Mother: Elvira Fisher

Spouse(s): Lyconia Gray, Sultana Elliott

Children(s): Joshua Martin, Laura Martin, Robert Martin, Earl Martin, Olive Martin, Lloyd Martin, Bertha Martin, Rose Martin, A. Martin

The story of Silas Martin began in 1840 in Il. In 1850, Silas Martin resided in North of Apple Creek, Greene, Illinois, USA. In 1863, Silas Martin resided in White Hall, Illinois, United States. Silas Martin married Lyconia Gray, Sultana B Elliott, and had children including A Lourra Martin, Bertha B Martin, Earl Martin, Joshua James Martin, Laura A Martin, Lloyd Silas Martin, Olive Effie Martin, Robert Martin, Rose Etta Arzetta Martin. Silas Martin passed away in 1905 in Arcadia, Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Silas Martin began in 1840 in Il.
  • In 1850, Silas Martin resided in North of Apple Creek, Greene, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1863, Silas Martin resided in White Hall, Illinois, United States.
  • Silas Martin married Lyconia Gray, Sultana B Elliott, and had children including A Lourra Martin, Bertha B Martin, Earl Martin, Joshua James Martin, Laura A Martin, Lloyd Silas Martin, Olive Effie Martin, Robert Martin, Rose Etta Arzetta Martin.
  • Silas Martin passed away in 1905 in Arcadia, Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Martin
1817–1893
Birth Location: , , Kentucky
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Elvira Fisher
1822–1895
Birth Location: , , Kentucky
EF

Spouses(s)

Lyconia Gray
1839–1870
Birth Location: , , Ohio
LG
Sultana Elliott
1857–1920
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
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Children(s)

Joshua Martin
1865–1935
Birth Location: Manchester, Il
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Laura Martin
1868–1887
Birth Location: Manchester, Scott, Illinois
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Robert Martin
1862–1865
Birth Location: Manchester, Scott, Illinois
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Earl Martin
1882–1887
Birth Location: Jasper, Jasper, Missouri, USA
EM
Olive Martin
1892–1927
Birth Location: Kansas, USA
OM
Lloyd Martin
1885–1974
Birth Location: Jasper, Missouri, United States
LM
Bertha Martin
1881–1955
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
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Rose Martin
1870–1901
Birth Location: McDonald, Missouri, United States
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A. Martin
1867–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Silas Martin's Ancestors

Self
Silas Martin
1840–1905
Birth Place: Il
Parents
William Martin
1817–1893
, , Kentucky
Elvira (C.) Fisher
1822–1895
, , Kentucky
Grandparents
John Martin
1786–1865
North Carolina
Delilah Doolin
1790–1818
Butler Co, Ky
James Fisher
1800–1865
Green Co, Ky
Patsey Allen
1805–
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Great-Grandparents
Obediah Martin
1778–1837
Sarah Abbott
1782–1810
William Doolin
1767–1833
Nancy Russell
1770–1851
William Fisher
1769–1855
Mary Scott
1773–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Obediah Martin
1738–1820
Elizabeth Turner
1740–1837
John Abbott
1755–1836
Margaret Williams
1759–1800
John Doolin
1735–1835
Nancy Delaney
1737–1835
John Russell
1744–1845
Mary Sawyer
1745–1845
John Fisher
1756–1799
Hannah Fisher
–1817
John Scott
1741–
Judith Atkinson
1741–

Silas Martin's Descendants

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Silas Martin (18 Oct 1840–30 Aug 1905) m. Lyconia Gray (20 Jan 1839–22 Oct 1870) m. Sultana (B) Elliott (03 Mar 1857–07 Jan 1920)
  1. 1. Joshua (James) Martin 1865–1935 m. Elizabeth (Ellen) Ogle 1872–1961
    1. 1. Irma (Pauline) Martin 1914–2004 m. Clifford (Weaver) Clark 1910–1989
      1. 1. Norma (Ruth) Clark 1932–1994 m. Fredric (Laurence) Becker 1932–1995
        1. 1. Robyn (Elayne) Tucker 1950–2010
      2. 2. Terry (Neil) Clark 1939–2009
      3. 3. Billy (Ray) Clark 1930–1930
    2. 2. Earl Martin 1900–
    3. 3. Roy Martin 1892–
    4. 4. Hazzle Martin 1896–
    5. 5. Amy Martin 1909–
    6. 6. Thelma Martin 1906–1989
    7. 7. Clifton Martin 1903–1961
    8. 8. Elba (E) Martin 1900–
  2. 2. Laura (A.) Martin 1868–1887
  3. 3. Robert Martin 1862–1865
  4. 4. Earl Martin 1882–1887
  5. 5. Olive (Effie) Martin 1892–1927
  6. 6. Lloyd (Silas) Martin 1885–1974
  7. 7. Bertha (B) Martin 1881–1955
  8. 8. Rose (Etta “Arzetta”) Martin 1870–1901
  9. 9. A. (Lourra) Martin 1867–

Silas Martin's Timeline

7 Records

1840
18 Oct 1840
Birth of Silas Martin in Il
Il
1850
1850
Age 10
Silas Martin resided here in North of Apple Creek, Greene, Illinois, USA
North of Apple Creek, Greene, Illinois, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 23
Silas Martin resided here in White Hall, Illinois, United States
White Hall, Illinois, United States
1870
1870
Age 30
Silas Martin resided here in Erie, McDonald, Missouri, USA
Erie, McDonald, Missouri, USA
1880
1880
Age 40
Silas Martin resided here in Duval, Jasper, Missouri, USA
Duval, Jasper, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 60
Silas Martin resided here in Nashville, Barton, Missouri, USA
Nashville, Barton, Missouri, USA
1905
30 Aug 1905
Age 65
Death of Silas Martin in Arcadia, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
Arcadia, Crawford County, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1840
    Event Place: Il
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Erie, McDonald, Missouri; Roll: M593_792; Page: 16B
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nashville, Barton, Missouri; Roll: 838; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1240838
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: North of Apple Creek, Greene, Illinois; Roll: 108; Page: 146b
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: North of Apple Creek, Greene, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: North of Apple Creek, Greene, Illinois; Roll: 108; Page: 146b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: White Hall, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Erie, McDonald, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Erie, McDonald, Missouri; Roll: M593_792; Page: 16B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Duval, Jasper, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Nashville, Barton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nashville, Barton, Missouri; Roll: 838; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1240838

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1905
    Event Place: Arcadia, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Arcadia, Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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