Born in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States
Ancestors 
Daughter of John Greeley
and Sarah B (Grant) Greeley
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of
James Emerson
— married
20 Feb 1853 in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States
Descendants 
Mother of
Alice Jane (Emerson) Larrabee
Died
at age 89
in Randolph, Kennebec, Maine, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 5 Apr 2018
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Biography
Martha Jane Greeley was born on Feb 20, 1853 in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States.
Martha married James Emerson on Feb 20, 1853 in Pittston. Their known daughter was Alice Jane Emerson (1883–~1959).
In 1880, wife, Keeping House, in household of Jas. A. Emerson (40) in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States.
In 1900, wife, in household of James A Emerson (62) in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States.
In 1910, widowed daughter, in household of Sarah B Greeley (80) in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States.
In 1920, widowed housekeeper, in household of Martha Emerson (67) was living in Pittston, Kennebec, United States.
In 1930, widowed housekeeper, in household of John Dunn (56) in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States.
In 1940, widowed lodger, in household of Raymond Lowell (37) in Windsorville, Windsor, Kennebec, Maine, United States.
Martha died on Sep 17, 1942 in Randolph, Kennebec, aged about 89.
Sources
See also:
- Birth: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007622378; FHL microfilm: 1033823, FamilySearch Record: F4HJ-DN5 (accessed 5 May 2024), Martha Jane Greely born on 20 Feb 1853, daughter of John Greely & Sarah, in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States.
- Birth: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031719; FHL microfilm: 000009795; Image number: 1675, FamilySearch Record: QV3S-G9MR (accessed 5 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G974-4LBF, Martha Jane Greely born on 20 Feb 1853, daughter of John Greely & Sarah Greely, in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States.
- Birth: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007015877; FHL microfilm: 001002601; Image number: 1859, FamilySearch Record: 2HVC-RS4 (accessed 5 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L979-2968, Martha Jane Greely born on 20 Feb 1853, daughter of John Greely & Sarah Greely, in Pittston, Maine, United States.
- 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860", citing Page: 14; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005170021; FHL microfilm: 803439; Image number: 196; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01728-8, FamilySearch Record: MDHV-LVT (accessed 5 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BSX-QZD, Martha J Greely (8) in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States. Born in Maine.
- 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870", citing Page: 15; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 27; Digital film/folder number: 004269646; FHL microfilm: 000552046; Image number: 116; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01448-1, FamilySearch Record: M6DK-R47 (accessed 5 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6WVQ-CMM, Martha J Greely (17) in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States. Born in Maine.
- Birth of son Thomas J Emerson: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031767; FHL microfilm: 000009782; Image number: 1556, FamilySearch Record: 2H29-9JD (accessed 5 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G974-R8XL, Thomas J Emerson born to Martha J Emerson on 15 Apr 1875 in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States.
- Birth of son Thomas J Emerson: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007012101; FHL microfilm: 001002334; Image number: 2094, FamilySearch Record: 2HJ1-7M6 (accessed 5 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L979-KZF, Thomas J Emerson born to Martha J Emerson on 15 Apr 1875 in Pittston, Maine, United States.
- 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880", citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00028; Digital film/folder number: 005160743; FHL microfilm: 1254482; Image number: 63; Sheet number: 370; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: C56247-1, FamilySearch Record: MF35-8VR (accessed 5 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBH-9C9Z, Martha J Emerson (27), wife, Keeping House, in household of Jas. A. Emerson (40) in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States. Born in Maine, United States.
- Birth of daughter Alice J Emerson: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031767; FHL microfilm: 000009782; Image number: 1618, FamilySearch Record: 2H29-S83 (accessed 5 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L974-RZ1D, Alice J Emerson born to Martha J Emerson on 23 Feb 1883 in Gardiner, Kennebec, Maine, United States.
- Birth of daughter Alice J Emerson: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007012101; FHL microfilm: 001002334; Image number: 2153, FamilySearch Record: 2HJB-1TX (accessed 5 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G979-KWH, Alice J Emerson born to Martha J Emerson on 23 Feb 1883 in Pittston, Maine, United States.
- Birth of daughter Alice J Emerson: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007622378; FHL microfilm: 1033823; Record number: 11; Packet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: F4QZ-SPT (accessed 5 May 2024), Alice J Emerson born to Martha J on 23 Feb 1883 in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States.
- 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 6; Digital film/folder number: 004119825; FHL microfilm: 1240594; Image number: 327; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00823-1, FamilySearch Record: MML2-7T4 (accessed 5 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DTBW-TZ, Martha J Emerson (47), wife, in household of James A Emerson (62) in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States. Born in Maine.
- 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971654; FHL microfilm: 1374554; Image number: 1341; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03432-2, FamilySearch Record: MR34-JB9 (accessed 5 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJ8-9DQ, Martha J Emerson (57), widowed daughter, in household of Sarah B Greeley (80) in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States. Born in Maine.
- Marriage of child Alice J Emerson: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 005011824; FHL microfilm: 000010144; Image number: 3808, FamilySearch Record: Q24N-8XB9 (accessed 5 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RYL-6QH, Martha J Greeley's child Alice J Emerson marriage to Timothy B Larrabee on 17 Mar 1914 in Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, United States.
- 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 34; Digital film/folder number: 004966021; FHL microfilm: 1820644; Image number: 18; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01950-7, FamilySearch Record: MFZ2-5CK (accessed 5 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR6L-CVV, Martha J Emerson (67), widowed housekeeper, in household of Martha J Emerson (67) in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States. Born in Maine.
- 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 49; Digital film/folder number: 004950952; FHL microfilm: 2340569; Image number: 400; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03838-6, FamilySearch Record: XM81-ZVH (accessed 5 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRHW-4VW, Martha J Emerson (77), widowed housekeeper, in household of John Dunn (56) in Pittston, Kennebec, Maine, United States. Born in Maine.
- 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940", citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 61; Digital film/folder number: 005462025; Image number: 906; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: B, FamilySearch Record: KMMN-VKC (accessed 5 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9M1-5Q4J, Martha J Emerson (87), widowed lodger, in household of Raymond Lowell (37) in Windsorville, Windsor, Kennebec, Maine, United States. Born in Maine.
- Obituary: Kennebec Journal Augusta, Maine · Friday, September 18, 1942
- FamilySearch Person: KC1V-FQ2
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