Martha E. Susong1

b. 3 January 1861, d. 23 August 1886
FatherMahlon S. Susong1,2 b. 13 Mar 1812, d. 1 Dec 1896
MotherMary Ellen Buchanan2 b. 3 Sep 1822, d. Dec 1896
Birth3 Jan 1861 Martha E. Susong was born on 3 Jan 1861.3,4 
Marriage13 Mar 1885 She married A. M. Ely on 13 Mar 1885 in Washington County, Virginia.2 
Death23 Aug 1886 Martha died on 23 Aug 1886. She was about 25 years old.5 
Burial She was buried at Susong Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.5 
1894 Martha's uncle, Jacob Susong, left his estate to Mahlon's children when he wrote his will in 1894. He did not name anyone to inherit Martha's share (she was already deceased), suggesting she did not leave children when she died.6 

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ChartsDescendants of Mathew Ryburn and Jane Beattie
Last Edited27 Jul 2013

Citations

  1. [S162] Malong Susong household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., town of Goodson, ED 85, page 35 (97C stamped), dwelling 195, family 231, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, April 2003, image 35 of 66. Malong Susong, 68, farmer, father b. PA; Mary E. 58, wife; Nancy 30, dau; James 28, son; Lois 26, dau; Amanda 24, dau; Mannerva 22, dau; Martha E. 18, dau; Jacob 16, son; Jacob H., 65, brother, maimed or crippled; Sarah Merchant, 80, sister, father b. PA; all b. VA; all parents b. VA except as noted.
  2. [S8] Hockett and Hunt, 1891-1902 Marriages of Washington Co. VA, p. 31, 106. Transcription reads: Mattie E. Susong, 22, sgl, b. & resid Wash. Co., VA, d/o M.S. & W. E. Susong AND A. M. Ely, 25, sgl, b. Lee Co., VA, resid WCV, merchant, s/o Andrew & Ester Ely; marr 18 Mar 1885 by G. A. Caldwell.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 392. Mattie E. Ely, w/o A.M. Ely, d/o M.S. & M. E. Susong, 3 Jan 1861 - 23 Aug. 1886.
  4. [S673] Hattie King Owen Files at Historical Society of Washington Co., VA, "Susong Cemetery", Holston Pastfinder, Volume 21, Number 83: p. 34. This reading, done 20 May 1945, states that the date of birth on the stone read 3 Dec. 1861. Note: a photo of the stone shows that the correct month of birth was Jan.
  5. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 392. Mattie E. Ely, w/o A.M. Ely, d/o M.S. & M. E. Susong, 3 Jan 1861 - 23 Aug. 1886.
  6. [S714] Jacob H. Susong will (recorded 1894), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 25: 42. Jacob's will was written on July 30th, 1891 and witnessed by John Keys and E. H. Seneker. He left his estate to the children of his brother, Mahlon Susong and named them as such: Nancy B. Delany, James B. Susong, Louisa R. Susong, Minerva J. Robinson and Jacob O. Susong. Jacob was appointed executor. The will was recorded in court on August 27, 1894 with Jacob posting a bond of $30,000.