Nancy Eliza Martin1

b. 1860, d. 25 December 1924
FatherJohn Henry Martin1 b. 12 May 1824, d. 9 Dec 1899
MotherNancy Eliza Hagy1 b. 11 Jan 1836, d. 20 Mar 1862
Birth1860 Nancy Eliza Martin was born in 1860 in Virginia.1,2,3 
Marriage26 Oct 1897 She married first Robert Campbell Dunn, son of Dr. Samuel Dunn and Jane Beattie Ryburn Edmiston, on 26 Oct 1897 in Washington County, Virginia.4 
Cens-19009 Jun 1900 In 1900, three years after their marriage Nannie was enumerated at age 37 with her husband Robert, age 54. The census entry reported that she did not have children.5 
Widowed1907  Nannie was widowed when Robert died in 1907. 
Marriagebetween 1910 and 1920 She married second Joseph Davis Williams, son of William Wesley Williams and Mariah Elizabeth Hagy, between 1910 and 1920.6 
  They were cousins. Joseph had been widowed twice and had 5 living children from his previous marriages.7 
Cens-192013 Jan 1920  The 1920 census recorded the makeup of their household as Joseph (72), Nannie (62), Margaret Williams (Joseph's daughter, age 36), Aker (Joseph's son, age 27), as well as Joseph's sister Nancy [Kate] and her husband John Aker.2 
Death25 Dec 1924 Nancy died on 25 Dec 1924 probably in Washington County, Virginia.8 
Burial She was buried in the Williams square at Old Baptist Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.3 
Probate Recd  Nancy did not leave a will. Her estate was appraised by E.G. Ryburn and S.W. Keys who found that she left $14,572 in personal property. The settlement of the estate referenced several names including that of R.C. Dunn [her deceased first husband]. J.D. Williams, as her husband and sole heir, received $10,266.19 after all debts were paid.9 

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Citations

  1. [S1637] King Albert Hagey and William Anderson Hagey, Hagy Families in America, p. 189.
  2. [S238] Joseph Williams household, 1920 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Gladespring District, ED 149, sheet 6A (99 stamped), dwelling 95, family 97, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Aug 2003, image 6 of 19. Joseph Williams, 72, married, merchant in furniture store; Nannie, wife, 62; Margaret, dau, 36; Aker, son 27; John Aker, boarder, 69; Nancy Aker, boarder, 74.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 171. Stone reported to read: N.M. Williams, 1860-1924.
  4. [S8] Hockett and Hunt, 1891-1902 Marriages of Washington Co. VA, p. 31. R.C. Dunn, 45, single, s/o Dr. Saml & Jane Dunn, farmer & Nannie Martin, 30, single, d/o John & Nannie Martin; 26 Oct. 1897.
  5. [S574] Robert Dunn household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 108, sheet 8B, dwelling 139, family 144, viewed online at Genealogy.com, April 2003, image 16 of 70. Robert Dunn, 54, b. Aug. 1845, marr 2 yrs, farmer, owns home; Nannie, 37, b. May 1863, marr 2 yrs, no children; also servant; all born in VA.
  6. [S1637] King Albert Hagey and William Anderson Hagey, Hagy Families in America, p. 173; provides full names.
  7. [S1637] King Albert Hagey and William Anderson Hagey, Hagy Families in America, p. 173.
  8. [S870] Carolyn Ryburn, "Nannie, widow of Robert Dunn," e-mail to D. Powell, 11 Jan. 2007. Carolyn cites Washington Co. Virginia Will Book 32, p. 356.
  9. [S870] Carolyn Ryburn, "Nannie, widow of Robert Dunn," e-mail to D. Powell, 11 Jan. 2007. Carolyn cites Washington Co. Virginia Will Book 32, p. 356, WB 33:30, 161.