Brief Life History of Martha
When Martha McKee was born on 8 January 1838, in Illinois, United States, her father, James McKee, was 39 and her mother, Sarah Sallie Martin, was 32. She married John Riley Kell on 2 May 1865, in Marion, Illinois, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son. She lived in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United States in 1850 and Marion, Illinois, United States in 1860. She died on 1 January 1935, in Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, United States, at the age of 96, and was buried in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Martha? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (7)
- Martha J Kell, "United States Census, 1930"
- Martha J Mc Kee, "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1934"
- Martha Jane Kell, "North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (10)
+5 More Children
World Events (8)
1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
1848 · Chicago Board of Trade
Starting as a voluntary association to help buyers and sellers meet to negotiate and make contracts. The Chicago Board of Trade is one of the oldest futures and options exchanges in the world and is open 22 hours per day .
1865
Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.
Name Meaning
Irish (northern): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Aodha or Mac Aoidh ‘son of Aodh’, an old personal name meaning ‘fire’. Thus, this name has the same origin as McKay , McGee , McCoy , and McHugh .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.