Martha Ann Snodgrass1

b. 17 February 1846, d. 21 November 1916
FatherJoseph Snodgrass b. 20 Feb 1808, d. 15 Sep 1878
MotherAnn C. Edmondson b. 29 Dec 1812, d. 29 Oct 1884
Birth17 Feb 1846 Martha Ann Snodgrass was born on 17 Feb 1846 in Washington County, Virginia.1,2 
Marriage30 Dec 1869 She married William Russell Buchanan, son of Russell M. Buchanan and Rosannah Buchanan Fullen, on 30 Dec 1869 in Washington County, Virginia.1 
  Martha's brother John married William's sister Mary Ann in 1860 but was killed during the Civil War. 
Cens-18807 Jun 1880  Ten years after their marriage William and Martha were recorded farming with their children in Washington County. The family included Mary (9), Joseph (7), Anna (5), Flora (3), Laura (3) and Kate (4 months).3 
Cens-190019 Jun 1900  The 1900 census clarified that William and Martha were living in the Holston District of the county. William was 60; "Marthy" was 54. They had been married 30 years and had lost 1 of 8 children born to them. Six of their children, ranging from 29 year old Edna [Mary] to 15 year Grover were still at home [dau Flora was living in the household of William's widowed brother James Buchanan]. William's brother Samuel was enumerated as the neighboring household. His widowed sister, Amanda [James Snodgrass died in 1889], was also residing nearby.4 
WidowedJun 1902  James died in Jun 1902.5 
Cens-191017 Apr 1910  Martha continued as the head of the household, which in 1910 still included her 4 youngest children, as well as her son's wife. Two of Martha's daughters, Katie and Rhea, worked as school teachers. Son Grover worked the farm. Martha's brother-in-law, Samuel Buchanan, was again enumerated as the neighboring farm.6 
Death21 Nov 1916 Martha died on 21 Nov 1916 at age 70.2 
Burial She was buried at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.2 

Family

William Russell Buchanan b. 5 Jun 1839, d. 2 Jun 1902
Children
ChartsDescendants of John Edmondson and Martha Moore
Last Edited23 Nov 2013

Citations

  1. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 42. Abstract reads: William R. Buchanan, 30y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o R. & R. Buchanan AND Martha A. Snodgrass, 23y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o J. & A. Snodgrass; marr 30 Dec. 1869.
  2. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 203. Stone reported to read: Martha A. Buchanan, 17 Feb. 1846-21 Nov. 1916.
  3. [S165] Wm R. Buchanan household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 100, page 12D, dwelling 97, family 97, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Jan. 2005, image 12 of 54. Enumeration includes: Wm R. Buchanan, 41, farmer; Martha A., 34, wife; Mary E., 9, dau; Joseph R., 7, son; Anna R., 5, dau; Flora, 3, dau; Laura J., 3 dau; Kate, 4/12 b. Feb., dau; also James Snodgrass, 49, bros-in-law; William J. Snodgrass, 15, nephew; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  4. [S574] William R. Buchanan household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 114, sheet 13A (160 stamped), dwelling 224, family 226, viewed online at Genealogy.com, Oct. 2004, image 25 of 73. Enumeration includes: William R. Buchanan, 60, marr 30 yrs, b. June 1839, farming; Marthy, wife, 54, marr 30 yrs, b. Feb. 1846, mother 8 children, 7 living; Edna, dau, 29, sgl, b. Oct. 1870; Anna, dau, sgl, 25, b. Aug. 1874; Sarah, dau, 23, b. __ 1877; Kate, dau, 20, Jan, 1880; Rhea L., dau, 17, b. Nov. 1882; Grover C., son, 15, b. Jan, 1885; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  5. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 203. Stone reported to read: W. R. Buchanan, 5 June 1839-2 Jun 1902.
  6. [S237] Martha E. Bucannon household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 121, sheet 2A (p. 88 stamped), dwelling 24, family 24, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2006, image 3 of 29. Enumeration reports: Martha E. Bucannon, 69, wid, mother of 8 children, 7 living, manager [general farm lined out]; Laura, dau, 33, Kate, dau, 30, teacher public school; Rhea, dau, 27, teacher public school; Grover C., son, 25, marr #1, 0 yrs; Bertie, dau-in-law, 25, marr #1, 0 yrs; all b.VA; all parents b. VA.
  7. [S1005] Deitz, "Descendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn", report dated Sept. 2004.