Martha Rosenbalm1

b. 7 January 1837, d. 14 September 1888
FatherValentine Rosenbalm1
MotherMary (?)1
Birth7 Jan 1837 Martha Rosenbalm was born on 7 Jan 1837 in Washington County, Virginia.2 
Marriage15 Dec 1858 She married Andrew Fullen Moore, son of Samuel William Moore and Ann Rebecca George Buchanan, on 15 Dec 1858 in Washington County, Virginia.1 
Cens-18609 Aug 1860  In 1860 Andrew and Martha were enumerated with their first son, 9 month old Charles. Andrew stated he owned real estate worth $4,000 and personal property valued at $2,000.3 
  Martha and Andrew are known to have had at least 4 children together: Charles (b. 20 Nov. 1859), Susan Josephine (b. abt 1861), Milton Floyd (b. Jun 1862) and Mary Fullen (b. 19 Aug. 1864). However, there exists in the Washington County death registers an entry for a Margaret E. Moore who may represent an additional child.4 
Widowed1864  Martha was widowed when Andrew died in 1864.5 
Court Record1874  Probate papers were filed for Andrew's estate over a period of several years. Valentine Rosenbalm [Martha's father], served as administrator. The bulk of the payments, for reasons I do not know, went to R.B. Preston or "R.B. Preston and wife."6,7 
Cens-188018 Jun 1880  Martha was enumerated in 1880 as the head of her own household. Sons Charles (20) and Milton (18) lived with her. Also present were two younger children who were also identified as her children: Lula (6) and G_ Kane (son)(13). The 13 year old child was recorded below Lula and was noted as having been sick with typhoid fever.8 
Death14 Sep 1888 Martha died on 14 Sep 1888 in Washington County, Virginia, at age 51.9,2 
Burial She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Washington County.2 

Family

Andrew Fullen Moore b. 21 Jan 1826, d. 9 Jun 1864
Children
Last Edited23 Sep 2011

Citations

  1. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, p. 251. Andrew Fullen Moore, 32y, wid, b. & resid Washington Co. VA, s/o Samuel & Annie (?) Moore AND Martha Rosenbalm, 21y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Valentine & Mary Rosenbalm; marr 15 Dec. 1858.
  2. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 220. Stone reported to read: Mattie Moore, w/o A.F. Moore, 7 Jan. 1837-14 Sept. 1888.
  3. [S234] Andrew F. Moore household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 174, dwelling 1293, family 1240, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2004, image 176 of 361. Enumeration reads: Andrew F. Moore, 34, owns real estate: $4,000 and pers prop of $2,000; Martha 23; Charles 9/12; all b. VA.
  4. [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Mr. Colley cites the Washington County Death Register for the year 1860 originally held by the Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics and viewed as Library of Virginia microfilm reel #30 which reports: Margaret E. Moore, d. 15 Sep 1860, age 1y, croup, d/o A. F. & Martha Moore, reported by father.
  5. [S38] Waverly Wilson Barbe, 1850 Annotated Washington Co. Census, p. 279. Source not stated.
  6. [S705] Andrew F. Moore settlement (recorded 1874), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 18: 363. Valentine Rosenbalm administrator.
  7. [S706] Andrew F. Moore settlement (recorded 1875), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 18: 463. Valentine Rosenbalm administrator.
  8. [S162] Mattie Moore household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 100, page 256D (prev. page stamped), dwelling 277, family 277, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Jul. 2006, image 32 of 54. Enumeration includes: Mattie Moore, 42, wid; Charles, 20, son, farmer; Milton, 18, son, farm laborer; Lula, 6 dau; G__ Kane [Moore], son, 13, sick with typhoid fever; all b. VA, all parents b. VA.
  9. [S86] Fridley, "Washington Co., VA Deaths 1886-1896" online database, <www.Ancestry.com>, Martha Moore data.
  10. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 104. Abstract reads: Charles E. Moore, b. 20 Nov. 1859 to Andrew F. & Martha Moore.
  11. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 202. Isaac Larimer, 30y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, carpenter, s/o Phoebe & Wm Larrimer AND Susan J. Moore, 19y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Andrew & Martha Moore; marr: 3 Feb. 1880.
  12. [S8] Hockett and Hunt, 1891-1902 Marriages of Washington Co. VA, p. 79. M. Floyd Moore, 30, s/o Andrew & Mattie Moore, farmer & stock dealer AND Cora Rambo, 22, d/o Isaac C. & Fannie Rambo; marr: 22 Dec. 1892.