Martha Atkin1

#16, (5 July 1844-16 November 1923)
Pedigree
Father*Martin Atkin2 b. Sep 1802, d. 18 Sep 1882
Mother*Mary Ann Jackson2 b. Sep 1804, d. Jul 1860
ChartsThe Jefferies of Sible Hedingham, Essex
The Brettons of Sible Hedingham
The Buttons of Suffolk
Birth*5 JUL 1844 Martha Atkin was born on 5 JUL 1844 at Spilsby, Lincolnshire, EnglandG.3,4 
Baptism14 AUG 1844 She was baptized on 14 AUG 1844 at Wesleyan Methodist Circuit, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, EnglandG.5 
(Witness) Residence30 MAR 1851 She lived with Martin Atkin and Mary Ann Jackson at Halton Lane, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, EnglandG, together with Thomas Atkin, Jonathan Atkin, Elizabeth Atkin, Jane Atkin, Jacob Atkin and George Atkin.6 
Occupation*1860 Martha Atkin was 'apprenticed as a seamstress.2' 
Employment*30 MAR 1861 She was employed as Domestic servant.7 
Residence*30 MAR 1861 She lived at Hundleby, Lincolnshire, EnglandG.8 
Marriage*19 JUL 1870 She married Henry Jefferies, son of Jonathan Jefferies and Harriet Button, on 19 JUL 1870 at St Nicholas' Church, Partney, Lincolnshire, EnglandG, witnessed by Thomas Atkin and Mary Atkin.9,10 
Residence30 MAR 1871 Martha Atkin and Henry Jefferies lived at 37, Wells Lane, Streatham, Surrey, EnglandG.11 
Occupation30 MAR 1871 The occupation of Martha Atkin was 'Milliner and Dressmaker.12' 
Residence*4 APR 1881 She and Henry Jefferies lived at 36, Wells Lane, Streatham, Surrey, EnglandG, together with Jonathan Henry Jefferies, George Atkin Jefferies, Jane Jefferies, Harriet Mary Jefferies and Martha Fanny Jefferies.13 
Residence30 MAR 1891 Martha Atkin and Henry Jefferies lived at 3, Vertigan Terrace, Eardley Road, Streatham, Surrey, EnglandG, together with Harriet Mary Jefferies, Martha Fanny Jefferies, Hannah Elizabeth Jefferies, George Atkin Jefferies and Martin James Mathers.14 
(Witness) Death9 AUG 1892 Martha Atkin witnessed the Death of Henry Jefferies on 9 AUG 1892 at Streatham, SurreyG.15,16,17,18 
Immigration*28 NOV 1892 Martha Atkin emmigrated on 28 NOV 1892 to Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USAG.19 
Residence5 JAN 1920 She lived at Crescent City, Putnam, Florida, USAG, together with George Sturges Crotty Jn, Catherine Lois Crotty and Elizabeth F Crotty.20 
Death*16 NOV 1923 Martha Atkin died on 16 NOV 1923 at 816 Tallyrand Avenue, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USAG, aged 79.21 
Burial* She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USAG.22 
Note* She and Henry Jefferies have at least 13 known DNA matches of varying length and incuding matches on a number of chromosomes at 3rd cousin level from their children, Jonathon Henry, George Atkin, Jane & Martha Fanny.23 

Family

Henry Jefferies b. 15 Dec 1842, d. 9 Aug 1892
Marriage*19 JUL 1870 Martha Atkin married Henry Jefferies, son of Jonathan Jefferies and Harriet Button, on 19 JUL 1870 at Partney, LincolnshireG, witnessed by Thomas Atkin and Mary Atkin.9,10 
Children
Last Edited13 Jun 2022

Citations

  1. [S17] BMD indices, Spilsby, Lincs Jul-Sep 1844 vol 14 531.
  2. [S7] HOWARD nee UNDERWOOD, Sally (Jan 1979).
  3. [S17] BMD indices, Spilsby, Lincs Jul-Sep 1844 vol 14 531.
  4. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, birth, Martha Atkin, father Martin, mother Mary Jackson, Spilsby, Lincs., no 115.
  5. [S65] England & Wales Christenings, bapt., Martha Atkin, parents Martin & Mary, Spilsby Circuit, Lincoln, fhl 1542406.
  6. [S26] Extracted from the 1851 census.
  7. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census.
  8. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census, household of Elizabeth Rainey.
  9. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage; Henry Jefferies, father Jonathan, & Martha Atkin, father Martin, Partney, Lincs no 82. Rector of Partney, Rev J Wood Bayldon.
  10. [S17] BMD indices, marriage; Martha Atkin & Henry Jefferies, Spilsby, Lincs, Jul-Sep 1870, vol 7a 879.
  11. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, Rector Houses; next to mother Harriet and PBJ.
  12. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, as written.
  13. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census, SRY: 667/26/46.
  14. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  15. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death, age 49, Streatham, London, no. 218. copy from Sally Howard. Chronic interstitial nephritis, ureminc poisoning.
  16. [S17] BMD indices, death, age 49, Wandsworth, Surrey, Jul-Sep 1892, vol 1d 402.
  17. [S2] Book inscriptions, In memoriam card, possession of Sally Howard. certificate.
  18. [S82] Probate, England & Wales, Probate to Joseph Atkin, retired grocer. Martha's brother.
  19. [S61] Passengers, SS 'Tower Hill' arrived New York, family in 2nd class cabins B & C from London.
  20. [S41] US census, 1920.
  21. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death, age 78, Certificate 13-01 13-511, DOB incorrect. Florida State Board of Health.
  22. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, www.findagrave.com, #137842128.
  23. [S128] DNA Matches, Ancestry and MyHeritage DNA tests confirms links to a number of descendants of Henry & Martha who went to Florida in the 1890's.
  24. [S2] Book inscriptions, family bible with Sally Howard.
  25. [S76] London Births & Baptisms, bapt., George Atkin Jefferies, father Henry Jefferies, mother Martha. Streatham St Peter, no 96, p 12.
  26. [S76] London Births & Baptisms, bapt., Jane Jefferies, father Henry Jefferies, mother Martha. Streatham St Peter, no 167, p 21.
  27. [S76] London Births & Baptisms, bapt., Harriett Mary Jefferies, father Henry Jefferies, mother Martha. Streatham St Peter, no 276, p 35.
  28. [S76] London Births & Baptisms, bapt., Martha Fanny Jefferies, father Henry Jefferies, mother Martha. Streatham St Peter, no 372, p 47.
  29. [S76] London Births & Baptisms, bapt., Hannah Elizabeth Jeffries, father Henry Jeffries, mother Martha. St Peter, Streatham, no 458, p 58.