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Amburgey, Martin[1, 2]

Male 1827 - 1913  (85 years)


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  • Name Amburgey, Martin 
    Birth 21 Aug 1827  Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1850  Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Census 1910  Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    Death 28 Apr 1913  Dante, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Martin Amburgey Cemetery, Gravel Lick, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I87016  Pioneers of the Appalachian Highlands
    Last Modified 14 Dec 2022 

    Father Amburgey, John J. III,   b. 20 Jan 1794, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Mar 1884, Dumps Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years) 
    Mother Grizzle, Aily,   b. 4 Apr 1798, Gravel Lick, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Sep 1887, Gravel Lick, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1816  Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F10801  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Childress, Mary Anne,   b. 1829, Gravel Lick, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1862 (Age 33 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1851  Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Amburgey, Alexander,   b. Jan 1852   d. 14 Dec 1917, Knott, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 65 years)
    Family ID F36655  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

    Family 2 Rose, Lavina Jane,   b. 1843, Yancey, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1898 (Age 55 years)  [6, 7
    Marriage 31 Mar 1863  Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8
    Census 1880  Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    • The household was enumerated as follows:
      Self: Martin Amburgay, M, 52, Virginia, United States
      Wife: Vinie J Amburgay, F, 38, North Carolina, United States
      Daughter: Aley Amburgay, F, 15, Virginia, United States
      Daughter: Nancey R Amburgay, F, 12, Virginia, United States
    Children 
    +1. Amburgey, Ailey,   b. 1863, Gravel Lick, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     2. Amburgey, Rebecca J.,   b. 1866, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
    +3. Amburgey, Nancy Roseanna,   b. 26 Apr 1869, Gravel Lick, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 May 1948, Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)
    Family ID F91800  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

    Family 3 Grizzle, Sarah,   b. Jan 1855, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown  [9, 10, 11
    Marriage 12 Oct 1899  Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [11, 12
    Census 1900  Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    • The household was enumerated as follows:
      Head: Martin Amburgey, M, 72, Virginia
      Wife: Sarah Amburgey, F, 45, Virginia
    Family ID F9292  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

    Family 4 Holbrook, Mary,   b. 1895   d. 3 Sep 1973 (Age 78 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1906 
    Family ID F91801  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 21 Aug 1827 - Russell, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1850 - Russell, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Abt 1851 - Russell, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 31 Mar 1863 - Wise, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1880 - Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 12 Oct 1899 - Russell, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1900 - Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1910 - Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 28 Apr 1913 - Dante, Russell, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S34252] Martin Amburgy in entry for C. W. Franklin and Rebecca J. Amburgy, "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940".

    2. [S34253] Martin Amburgy in entry for Shadrick P. Franklin and Nancy R. Amburgy, "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940".

    3. [S34254] Martin Amburgy in household of John Amburgy, "United States Census, 1850".

    4. [S34255] Martin Amburgy, "United States Census, 1910".

    5. [S37528] Martin Amburgy, "United States Census, 1910".

    6. [S1444] Martin Amburgay, "United States Census, 1880".

    7. [S34251] Martin Amburga, "Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940".

    8. [S267223] Louisa Rose, "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940".

    9. [S1442] Martin Amburgey, "United States Census, 1900".

    10. [S1443] Martin Amburgy, "United States Census, 1910".

    11. [S1446] Martin Ambury, "Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940".

    12. [S157669] Martin Ambury, "Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940".