Martha Catchem1
b. circa 1810
Father | James Catchem2 |
BirthCirca | circa 1810 | Martha Catchem was born in Virginia circa 1810.3 |
Marriage | 27 Sep 1832 | She married Peleg Cole on 27 Sep 1832 in Washington County, Virginia.4 |
Cens-1850 | 23 Aug 1850 | Martha and Peleg were enumerated in Washington County on the first federal census to identify all members of a household by name. Peleg, age 55, owned land worth $4,000. Martha was listed as age 40. Also present were John (21) [Peleg's son from his first marriage], Andrew (15), Rachel (14), Thomas (11), David (9) Francis (3) and Joseph (3 months).3 |
Widowed | Aug 1859 | Peleg died in Aug. 1859. |
Cens-Sum | Martha appeared on 3 additional census enumerations following Peleg's death. In 1860 her household included 24 year old Andrew, 18 year old Crockett, 14 year old Frank, 10 year old Joseph and 4 year old George. Martha owned land worth $1,000 while Andrew owned land valued at $1,500. Ten years later Frank was recorded as the head of the family. Laura (19) and H.G. [George] were also present. In 1880 Martha, at age 60, was again recorded as the head of the family. George (22) was her only child still at home. However two granddaughters, Amanda Denny (2_, possibly 23) and Laura Cole (6) lived with her as well. A laborer, Joseph Mason (20) helped George run the farm.5,6,7 |
Family | Peleg Cole b. 5 Mar 1795, d. 15 Aug 1859 | |
Children |
Last Edited | 14 May 2012 |
Citations
- [S2388] William R. Wheeler, Minister's Returns 1828-1853 Washington Co., Virginia Vol. 2C, p. 5. 1832, Sept 27th married Peter [sic] Cole and Martha Catchem; return of John Jones.
- [S620] James Catchim will (recorded 1840), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 8: 150. The will, dated 8 Apr 1836, was recorded 23 March 1840. It remembered wife Martha, and Jacob, William, James, and Mary Catchim, John , Jane, Edward, Samuel, Liddy, Elijah Catchim and Marthy Cole; also granddaughter Elizabeth Ann Edmiston. James appointed his "friend" Andrew Edmondson, Jr. as his executor.
- [S367] Peleg Coale household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., 67th District, p. after p. 109 stamped, dwelling 641, family 641, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2010. Household includes: Peleg Coale, 55, farmer, owns land worth $4,000; Martha 40; John 21; Andrew 15; Rachel 14; Thos 11; David 9; Joseph 3/12; Kenrick, 20, black, laborer, Francis, 3; all b. VA.
- [S2388] William R. Wheeler, Minister's Returns 1828-1853 Washington Co., Virginia Vol. 2C, p. 5. 1832, Sept 27th married Peter [sic] Cole and Martha Catchem [sic]; return of John Jones.
- [S234] Martha Cole household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 103, dwelling 749, family 726, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2010. Household includes: Martha Cole, 41, housekeeper, owns land worth $1,000, pers. prop of $500, cannot read or write; Andrew, 24, farmer, owns pers. prop of $1,500; Crockett, 18, student, owns pers. prop of $100; Frank, 14; Joseph, 10; George, 4; all b. VA.
- [S635] Frank Cole household, 1870 U.S. cens, Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring township, p. 30 (original script), dwelling 238, family 236, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2010. Household includes: Frank Cole, 21, farmer; Martha, 50, owns land worth $8_0 and personal prop of $200; Laura, 19; H.G. (male), 12; Sally Wright, cook; all b. VA.
- [S163] Martha Cole household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring district, ED 94, p. 58C, dwelling 90, family 91. May 2012. Household includes: Martha Cole, 60, keeping house, b. VA, parents b. NC; George H., son, 22, farmer, b. VA; Amanda Denny, 2_, granddaughter, b. VA/VA/VA; Laura Cole, 6, granddaughter, b. VA/VA/VA; Joseph Mason, 20, laborer, b. VA.
- [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 65. Thomas Vaugh Cole, 22, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Peleg & Martha Cole marr Margaret Bishop, 21, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Washington & Jane Bishop; 30 Nov. 1865 by F. Hickerson.
- [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 64. Francis S. Cole, 26, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Peleg & Martha Cole marr Margaret Barlow, 21, sgl, b. Smyth Co., d/o John & Martha Barlow; 19 Dec. 1872.
- [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 26. Entry states: Geo W. Cole born 20 Oct. 1856 to Peleg & Martha Cole.