Born in Whitley, Kentucky, United States
Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of
William Harden Griffitt
— married
13 Sep 1926 in Cleburne, Arkansas, United States
[children unknown]
Died
at age 67
in Heber Springs, Cleburne, Arkansas, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 13 Apr 2024
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Biography
Martha Jane Lay was born on January 16, 1885 in Whitley, Kentucky, United States.[1]
In 1900, Martha J (15), was a single daughter, in the household of William S Lay (41) in Magisterial District 1, Whitley, Kentucky, United States. [2] [3] [4]
Martha (23) married H. F. Nowell in Faulkner, Arkansas, United States on April 14, 1908.[5]
Martha (23) married H F Nowell in Faulkner, Arkansas, United States on April 14, 1908.[6]
In 1910, Martha J Norvell (25), married was a daughter, in the household of William S Lays (50) in Mt Vernon, Faulkner, Arkansas, United States. [7]
In 1920, Martha J Clone (34), divorced was a daughter, in the household of William S (59) in Faulkner, Arkansas, United States. [8]
Martha (41) married W H Griffitt in Cleburne, Arkansas, United States on September 13, 1926.[9]
In 1930, Martha Griffit (45), divorced was a sister, in the household of Martha Griffit (45) in Mountain Township, Faulkner, Arkansas, United States. [10]
In 1940, Martha (54), widowed was a sister, in the household of Fanni Durham (50) in Heber Springs, Cleburne, Arkansas, United States. [11]
Martha died on August 12, 1952 in Heber Springs, Cleburne, aged 67. She was buried in Heffington Cemetery, Enola, Faulkner County, Arkansas.[1]
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/224048255/martha_jane-lay: accessed), memorial page for Martha Jane Lay (16 Jan 1885–12 Aug 1952), Find a Grave Memorial ID 224048255, citing Heffington Cemetery, Enola, Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by Bill Vanderpool (contributor 47240567).
- ↑ 1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 23; Digital film/folder number: 004118943; FHL microfilm: 1240555; Image number: 35; Sheet number: 16; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00787-5
FamilySearch Record: M9C4-MQ2 (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DZW9-5LH
Martha J Lay (15), single daughter, in household of William S Lay (41) in Magisterial District 1, Whitley, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky. - ↑ Legacy NFS Source: Martha J Lay - Government record: Census record: birth-name: Martha J Lay
1900 US Census, E, Pine knot, Whitley, Ky, taken 14 Jun 1900, Page number: 6 A
Government record: Census record: birth-name: Martha J Lay
age 15, F Dau, S.
Government record: Census record: female
age 15, F Dau, S.
Government record: Census record: birth: January 1885; Whitley, Kentucky, United States
age 15, F Dau, S. - ↑ Legacy NFS Source: Martha J Lay - Government record: Census record: birth-name: Martha J Lay
1900 US Census, E, Pine knot, Whitley, Ky, taken 14 Jun 1900, Page number: 6 A
Government record: Census record: birth-name: Martha J Lay
age 15, F Dau, S.
Government record: Census record: female
age 15, F Dau, S.
Government record: Census record: birth: January 1885; Whitley, Kentucky, United States
age 15, F Dau, S. - ↑ Marriage:
"Arkansas Marriages, 1837-1944"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004326277; FHL microfilm: 1033400; Record number: 9; Packet letter: G
FamilySearch Record: FQGL-RYK (accessed 12 April 2024)
Martha Jane Lay (21) marriage to H. F. Nowell (22) on 14 Apr 1908 in Faulkner, Arkansas, United States. - ↑ Marriage:
"Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957"
citing Page: 9; Digital film/folder number: 004326277; FHL microfilm: 001033400; Image number: 369; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: M02645-4
FamilySearch Record: N9SM-PP6 (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6S8W-43V
Martha Jane Lay (21) marriage to H F Nowell (22 years) on 14 Apr 1908 in Faulkner, Arkansas, United States. - ↑ 1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004970227; FHL microfilm: 1374062; Image number: 1257; Sheet number: 13; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03325-1
FamilySearch Record: MKJ5-RYF (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVF-GDL
Martha J Norvell (25), married daughter, in household of William S Lays (50) in Mt Vernon, Faulkner, Arkansas, United States. Born in Tennessee. - ↑ 1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 43; Digital film/folder number: 004964243; FHL microfilm: 1820062; Image number: 494; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01906-3
FamilySearch Record: MDNK-4KN (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR68-3QP
Martha J Clone (34), divorced daughter, in household of William S Lay (59) in Faulkner, Arkansas, United States. Born in Tennessee. - ↑ Marriage:
"Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957"
citing Page: 251; Digital film/folder number: 004326331_001_M9Z6-VK3; FHL microfilm: 002048228; Image number: 166; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: M02650-5
FamilySearch Record: NMV6-6PL (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-XCZ9-TD3
Martha Lay (38) marriage to W H Griffitt (52 years) on 13 Sep 1926 in Cleburne, Arkansas, United States. - ↑ 1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 71; Digital film/folder number: 004950011; FHL microfilm: 2339809; Image number: 495; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03772-2
FamilySearch Record: XML9-G4P (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R42-QJ1
Martha Griffit (45), divorced sister, in household of Martha Griffit (45) in Mountain Township, Faulkner, Arkansas, United States. Born in Kentucky. - ↑ 1940 Census:
"United States Census, 1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 52; Digital film/folder number: 005461499; Image number: 165; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: B
FamilySearch Record: KQVH-VNJ (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89M1-X7YM
Martha Lay (54), widowed sister, in household of Fanni Durham (50) in Heber Springs, Cleburne, Arkansas, United States. Born in Kentucky.
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