Marthenas (Hinshaw) Masters (1847 - 1909)

Born 18 Feb 1847 in Tyler, Smith, Texas, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Abraham Andrew Masters — married 22 Mar 1866 in Falls, Texas, United States

Died 14 Apr 1909 at age 62 in Llano, Texas, United States

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Biography

Marthenas (Martha Ann) (Marthana) Hinshaw born Feb 18 1847 near Tyler, Smith County, Texas.

She married Abraham Andrew "Abe" Masters, Mar 22 1866, Falls County, Texas. [Marriage licensed in McLennan County, Texas]. Abraham, son of Jacob Masters, Jr. and Eliza Catherine Wagley, was born Jan 29 1834, Crockett, Houston County, Texas. (Abe had been previously married Jan 7 1858 to Martha Ann Mixson).

Children:

1. William Travis Masters, born Dec 1 1868; died Aug 19 1869.
2. Nancy Bell Dona/Dana "Nannie" Masters, born Jan 25 1871; died Dec 21 1949; married Jerry Crock Walker, Oct 17 1900.
3. Eliza Jane Masters, born Oct 16 1872; died Feb 16 1937; married John H. Turner, Aug 25 1889.
4. Jacob Edward "Jake" Masters, born Oct 16 1874; died Aug 21 1929, unmarried.
5. George Washington Masters, born Sep 27 1876; died Aug 25 1877.
6. Henry Lee Masters, born Jul 19 1878; died Jul 29 1960; married Elberta Lillian "Bertie" Walker, Oct 22 1902.
7. Thomas Lornza Masters, born May 18 1880; died Sep 20 1880.
8. Titus Calvin "Cal" Masters, born Jul 9 1881; died Mar 3 1935; married 1) Phoebe Ruth Leverett, Aug 22 1900, 2) Daisy Elena Newman Smith Bell, Jan 11 1924.
9. B. Jackson "Jack" Masters, born Mar 13 1883; died Oct 12 1921, unmarried.
10. Rachel Florence Masters, born Nov 22 1884; died Jan 8 1971; married Charles Fredrick "C. Fred" Harter.
11. Rose Etta Masters, born Jan 22 1887; died Jan 26 1890.
12. Minnie Laura Masters, born Feb 8 1891; died Jan 7 1980; married Uriel Ratliff, Oct 11 1911.

Marthana and Abraham A. Masters were shown in the 1880 census (Jun 1 1880), Llano County, Texas:

Masters, A.A., age 46, born in Texas; parents born in Pennsylvania [sic]; farmer.

Masters, Marthana, wife, age 33, born in Texas; parents born in Pennsylvania [sic]; keeping house.

Masters, Nancy B., daughter, age 9, born in Texas; parents born in Texas.

Masters, Eliza J., daughter, age 7, born in Texas; parents born in Texas.

Masters, Jacob E., son, age 5, born in Texas; parents born in Texas.

Masters, Henry Lee, son, age 2, born in Texas; parents born in Texas.

Masters, Thomas L., son, age 3 months, born Mar 1880 in Texas; parents born in Texas.

Living next door was her sister Emeline Walker and family (who had taken in their widowed mother).4,11 Living nearby was brother George.

Abraham died Mar 5 1896, Llano County, Texas; buried Waters Creek Cemetery (Cap Mountain Cemetery), on Hwy. 71, Llano County, Texas.

Martha Ann Hinshaw Masters died Apr 14 1909, Llano County, Texas; and is buried in Waters Creek Cemetery (Cap Mountain Cemetery), on Hwy. 71, Llano County, Texas. Martha died at the home of her son, Titus Calvin Masters.

Martha's obituary was published as follows:

Death of Mrs. Martha Masters

On last Wednesday evening at 4 o'clock the grim reaper visited Llano county and took away another one of its oldest citizens. Mrs. Martha Masters, who had been sick for several months at the home of her son, T. C. Masters, gave up this earthly life for the life eternal at the time above stated. Deceased had been in bad health for a long period, during which time her children and many sympathizing friends administered to her every want, and medical assistance gave her every relief possible, but now she has found a better resting place and comfort will remain with her forever. She was 62 years old and had resided in this county for the past 30 years, during which time she became well acquainted with the citizenship of the county, among which she had many warm friends who were grieved to hear of her death. She leaves 8 children, 4 boys and 4 daughters, all of whom were at her bedside when the final summons came. The remains were carried to the Thompson cemetery Thursday evening at 3 o'clock, where they were laid to rest, surrounded by a host of loving relatives and friends. The News joins with the many friends in extending condolence to the bereaved ones, and may the thought that their dear one is resting in the palace eternal give them comfort at this time.

Sources

• 1850 census, "My Subdivision", Smith County, Texas; roll M432-915, page 60A-B, line #37, dwelling #254, family #256.

• 1860 census, Mt. Vernon P.O., Mt. Vernon Beat, Smith County, Texas; roll M653-1305, page 64, line #4, dwelling #293, family #299.

• 1880 census, Llano County, Texas; ED 98, page 480, line #12, dwelling #3, family #3.

• McLennan County, Texas, Marriage Records Volume I (1850-1870); Vol. 1; Reel 987554 (https://www.tsl.texas.gov/arc/local/mclennan.html)

• Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 25 January 2020), memorial page for Marthenas Hinshaw Masters (14 Feb 1847–14 Apr 1909), Find A Grave Memorial no. 34721298, citing Cap Mountain Cemetery, Llano County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by Phyllis Maulding Campbell (contributor 46816402) .

• Family Group sheets gathered at the 1992 Hinshaw reunion, submitted by attendees.

• WikiTree profile Hinshaw-82 created through the import of Clayton Burton_2009-10-26.ged on Jul 4, 2011 by Clayton Burton. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Clayton and others.