Martha E. Buchanan1

b. 25 December 1852, d. 29 June 1916
FatherJohn D. Buchanan2,3 b. abt 1815
MotherSarah Morefield2,3 b. abt 1815
Birth25 Dec 1852 Martha E. Buchanan was born on 25 Dec 1852 in Washington County, Virginia.4,3 
Marriage15 Aug 1876 She married Abraham B. Rosenbalm, son of Isaac Rosenbalm and Catherine Widener, on 15 Aug 1876 in Washington County.1 
Cens-Sum  Martha and Abraham lived in the Holston District of the county where they raised 8 children, including a daughter Sarah who died in 1887.5,6 
Death29 Jun 1916 Martha died on 29 Jun 1916 in Jonesboro, Washington County, Tennessee, at age 63.3,4 
Burial30 Jun 1916 She was buried on 30 Jun 1916 at Moore Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.4,3 

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Family

Abraham B. Rosenbalm b. 3 Aug 1852, d. 25 Mar 1936
Children
  • Martin L. Rosenbalm5 (May 1877 - )
  • Sarah Jane Rosenbalm5 (29 Mar 1879 - 30 Oct 1887)
  • Hiram Rosenbalm6 (Aug 1882 - )
  • Rebecca C. Rosenbalm6 (Aug 1884 - )
  • Bettie L.M. Rosenbalm6 (Sep 1886 - )
  • James F. Rosenbalm6 (Apr 1889 - )
  • Atta M. Rosenbalm6 (Oct 1891 - )
  • Lida B. Rosenbalm6 (Jul 1894 - )
Last Edited26 Nov 2010

Citations

  1. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 310. Abraham Rosenbalm, 24, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Isaac & Catherine Rosenbalm marr Martha E. Buchanan, 23y 8m, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o John D. & Sarah Buchanan; 15 Aug. 1876.
  2. [S234] John D. Buchanan household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., The Western District, p. 173 (original script), dwelling 1290, family 1237, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jun 2009, image 175 of 361. Household includes: John D. Buchanan, 45, farmer, owns land: $10,000, pers. prop. $3,000, b. VA; Sallie, 45, b. TN; Sarah, 23; William, 18; David, 17; Nancy, 16; Rebecca, 13; James, 10; Martha, 7; Mary, 5; all children b. VA.
  3. [S2437] "Tennessee Deaths and Burials, 1874-1955", index compiled from original records, FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org : accessed Jun 2010), Martha E. Rosenbaum death entry citing source film 1299662.
  4. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 213. Stone reported to read: Martha E. Buchanan Rosenbaum, w/o Abraham Rosenbaum, 25 Dec. 1852-29 Jun 1916.
  5. [S163] Abraham Rosenbalm household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 100, p. 40D, dwelling 349, family 349. May 2010. Household included: Abraham Rosenbalm, 27, farmer; Martha, 27, wife; M.L., 3, son; Sarah J., 1, dau; Rachel, 24, sister; all b. VA/VA/VA.
  6. [S634] A.B. Rosenbalm household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 115, sheet 9A (p. 173 stamped), dwelling 147, family 148, viewed online at Ancestry.com, May 2010. Household included: A.B. Rosenbalm, 47, b. Aug. 1852, marr 25 yrs, farmer; Martha E., wife, 47, b. Dec. 1852, marr 25 yrs, mother of 8 children, 7 are living; Martin L., son, 23, b. May 1877; Hiram A, son, 17, b. Aug. 1882; Rebecca C., dau, 15, b. Aug. 1884; Bettie L.M., dau, 13, b. Sept. 1886; Jas F., son, 11, b. Apr. 1889; Atta M., dau, 8, b. Oct. 1891; Lida B., dau, 5, b. Jul 1894; all b. VA/VA/VA; William Stamper, boarder, 21, b. Jan. 1879 NC; Sam Campbell, boarder, 25, b. Apr. 1875 NC.