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Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Carter

Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Carter

Female 1877 - 1970  (92 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" CarterMartha Elizabeth "Mattie" Carter was born 3 Nov 1877, Halifax County, Virginia (daughter of George Turner dna Carter, alias Gravitt and Martha Susan Gravitt 'Susie/Sue' Green); died 12 Jul 1970, Pinellas, Florida; was buried , Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.

    Martha married Warner Lee Powell 27 Dec 1892, Roxboro, North Carolina. Warner (son of Thomas B. dna Powell and Mary Walker/Williams Carter) was born 21 Jan 1871, Halifax County, Virginia; died 24 Oct 1908, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Myrtle Lee Powell was born 27 May 1897, Halifax County, Virginia; died 15 Aug 1897, Halifax County, Virginia.
    2. George Vernon Powell was born 2 Nov 1899, Danville, Virginia; died 29 Apr 1974, Dade County, Florida; was buried , Flagler Memorial Park Miami, Florida.
    3. Grace Estelle Powell was born 20 Nov 1901, Danville, Virginia; died 1 Sep 1970, South Hill, Mecklenburg, Virginia; was buried , Crestview Memorial Park, South Hill, Mecklenburg, Virginia.
    4. Gladys Elizabeth Powell was born 29 May 1903, Danville, Virginia ; died 3 Dec 1920, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Green Hill Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.
    5. Doris May Powell was born 15 Feb 1905, Danville, Virginia ; died 9 Dec 1968, Greenville, North Carolina; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery Greenville, North Carolina.
    6. Willie Hughes Powell was born 10 Aug 1908, Danville, Virginia; died 30 May 1977, Pinellas, Florida; was buried , Memorial Park Cemetery, Pinellas, Florida.

    Martha married William Daniel "W.D." dna Powell 26 Oct 1909. William (son of Addison Graves dna Powell and Martha Ann 'Mattie' Chandler) was born 31 Mar 1877, Halifax County, Virginia; died 12 Feb 1960, St. Petersburg, Florida; was buried , Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. James Edwards "Jimmy" Powell was born 5 Feb 1911, Danville, Virginia; died 11 Jul 1996, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. Harold Douglas Powell was born 15 Aug 1913, Danville, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 8 Dec 1964, Broward Co., Florida; was buried , Lauderdale Memorial Park Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
    3. William Daniel Powell, Jr. was born 18 Jun 1917, Danville, Virginia; died 25 May 1928, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.
    4. Alpha Carter "Ace" Powell was born 27 Aug 1919, Danville, Virginia; died 27 Jan 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Turner dna Carter, alias GravittGeorge Turner dna Carter, alias Gravitt was born 8 Nov 1850, Halifax Co., Virginia (son of William George "Buck" dna Carter and Elizabeth Patience "Betsy" Turner); died 29 May 1940, Paces, Halifax County, Virginia; was buried , Olive Branch Methodist Church Cemetery Turbeville, Virginia.

    George married Martha Susan Gravitt 'Susie/Sue' Green 10 Jan 1872, Halifax County, Va., Mt. Carmel District. Martha (daughter of William N. [Nathaniel] Green and Susan [Hunt] Gravitt) was born 18 Feb 1855, Halifax County, Virginia; died 7 Mar 1886, Halifax County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Martha Susan Gravitt 'Susie/Sue' GreenMartha Susan Gravitt 'Susie/Sue' Green was born 18 Feb 1855, Halifax County, Virginia (daughter of William N. [Nathaniel] Green and Susan [Hunt] Gravitt); died 7 Mar 1886, Halifax County, Virginia.
    Children:
    1. William Green Carter, Sr. was born 3 Feb 1872, Halifax County, Virginia; died 5 Jul 1955, Halifax Co., Virginia; was buried , Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..
    2. Joseph Alpha dna Carter was born 7 Dec 1874, Halifax County, Virginia; died 1 Aug 1930, Danville, Virginia; was buried 2 Aug 1930, Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.
    3. James T. Carter was born 3 Mar 1876, Halifax Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 1. Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Carter was born 3 Nov 1877, Halifax County, Virginia; died 12 Jul 1970, Pinellas, Florida; was buried , Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.
    5. George H. Carter was born Jul 1879, Halifax Co., Virginia; died 25 Oct 1882, Halifax County, Virginia.
    6. Charlie E. [Edward] Carter was born 13 Feb 1881, Halifax Co., Virginia; died 20 Oct 1885, Halifax County, Virginia.
    7. Etta P. [Patience] Carter was born 18 Sep 1884, Halifax Co., Virginia; died 9 Sep 1888, Halifax Co., Virginia.
    8. Claiborne/Clarence Carter was born 17 Aug 1885, Halifax Co., Virginia; died 16 Jul 1886, Halifax Co., Virginia.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William George "Buck" dna Carter was born 1808, Halifax Co., Virginia (son of Lemuel dna Carter and Martha "Patsy" Powell); died 1881, Halifax Estate Records Date.

    William married Elizabeth Patience "Betsy" Turner 30 Nov 1829, Halifax County, Virginia. Elizabeth (daughter of William Turner and Mary Nancy LeGrand) was born Abt 1812, Halifax Co., Virginia; died Aft 1880, Halifax County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Patience "Betsy" Turner was born Abt 1812, Halifax Co., Virginia (daughter of William Turner and Mary Nancy LeGrand); died Aft 1880, Halifax County, Virginia.
    Children:
    1. Turner Carter was born Abt 1830, Halifax Co., Virginia; died Bef 1860, Halifax Co., Virginia.
    2. Nancy Emeline Carter was born 20 Dec 1832, Halifax Co., Virginia; died 6 Jun 1906, Halifax Co., Virginia; was buried , Lebanon Christian Church Cem. Caswell Co., NC.
    3. William George Carter was born 1837, Halifax Co., Virginia; died Bef 1865.
    4. Nannie M. Carter was born 1838, Halifax Co., Virginia; died 1922, Halifax Co., Virginia; was buried , Oak Grove United Methodist Church and Clover Bottom Baptist Church,.
    5. Caroline Graves Carter was born 19 Oct 1839, Halifax Co., Virginia; died 15 Aug 1926, Caswell Co., North Carolina; was buried , Clement Baptist Church Cemetery, Person County, North Carolina.
    6. Martha Booker Carter was born 26 Dec 1843, Halifax Co., Virginia; died 27 Sep 1932, Durham County, North Carolina; was buried , Maplewood Cemetery, Durham County, North Carolina.
    7. Elizabeth A. "Mary" Carter was born 1832, Paces, Halifax Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Edward Willis Carter was born 7 Mar 1848, Halifax Co., Virginia; died 1 Feb 1941, Cunningham, Person North Carolina; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.
    9. 2. George Turner dna Carter, alias Gravitt was born 8 Nov 1850, Halifax Co., Virginia; died 29 May 1940, Paces, Halifax County, Virginia; was buried , Olive Branch Methodist Church Cemetery Turbeville, Virginia.

  3. 6.  William N. [Nathaniel] Green was born Abt 1826, Halifax Co., VA or Caswell Co., North Carolina (son of Nathaniel 'Paul' Green and Martha 'Patsy' Warren); died Bef 19 Mar 1855, Person Co., N. Carolina.

    William married Susan [Hunt] Gravitt 24 Dec 1850, Person Co., NC. Susan (daughter of John Archer Gravett and Sarah [Lipscomb] "Sallie" Blackwell) was born 1832, Halifax County, Virginia; died , Halifax County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Susan [Hunt] Gravitt was born 1832, Halifax County, Virginia (daughter of John Archer Gravett and Sarah [Lipscomb] "Sallie" Blackwell); died , Halifax County, Virginia.
    Children:
    1. Sarah Frances 'Sallie Fannie' Green was born 2 Oct 1852, Halifax Co., Virginia.; died 7 Apr 1936, Halifax Co., Virginia; was buried , Olive Branch Methodist Church Cemetery Turbeville, Virginia.
    2. 3. Martha Susan Gravitt 'Susie/Sue' Green was born 18 Feb 1855, Halifax County, Virginia; died 7 Mar 1886, Halifax County, Virginia.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Lemuel dna Carter was born Est 1779, Halifax Co., Virginia (son of Private Richard 'Tailor' dna [LVCF-89Q] Carter and Susannah LZCR-T94 Bigger); died 7 Jul 1861, Caswell Co., NC.

    Lemuel married Martha "Patsy" Powell 26 Dec 1801, Halifax County, Virginia. Martha (daughter of David dna [GX4W-QQW] Powell and Mary [LCDH-LPW] Eppes/Epps) was born Abt 1785, Halifax Co., Virginia; died 1861, Halifax County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Martha "Patsy" Powell was born Abt 1785, Halifax Co., Virginia (daughter of David dna [GX4W-QQW] Powell and Mary [LCDH-LPW] Eppes/Epps); died 1861, Halifax County, Virginia.
    Children:
    1. Mary Elizabeth 'Polly' [KND6-9W5] Carter was born 1802, Halifax County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Richard Henry Carter was born Abt 1803, Halifax Co., Virginia; died Abt 1861, Halifax Co., Virginia.
    3. Greensby "Green" Carter was born Abt 1811, Halifax Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Caswell County, North Carolina.
    4. Elizabeth Allen dna Carter was born 16 Jul 1807, Virginia; died 30 Sep 1883, Caswell Co., N. Carolina.
    5. 4. William George "Buck" dna Carter was born 1808, Halifax Co., Virginia; died 1881, Halifax Estate Records Date.
    6. Nancy Thomas Carter was born Abt 1813, Halifax Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Halifax Co., Virginia.
    7. Lemuel Carter, Jr. was born 15 Mar 1823, Halifax Co., Virginia; died 24 Feb 1869, Audrain County, Missouri; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri.
    8. Parthenia F. Carter was born 27 Jan 1827, Halifax Co., Virignia; died 22 Aug 1916, Durham County, North Carolina; was buried , Maplewood Cemetery, Durhan County, North Carolina.

  3. 10.  William Turner was born 1773, Halifax County, Virginia (son of Capt. James Turner, Jr. and Winifred Wyatt); died 21 Dec 1813, Maury County Tennessee.

    William married Mary Nancy LeGrand 9 Oct 1798, Halifax County, Virginia. Mary (daughter of Capt. James LeGrand and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wade) was born 9 Oct 1778, Lunenburg Co., Virginia (Halifax today); died 6 Oct 1864, Forsyth, GA. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary Nancy LeGrand was born 9 Oct 1778, Lunenburg Co., Virginia (Halifax today) (daughter of Capt. James LeGrand and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wade); died 6 Oct 1864, Forsyth, GA.
    Children:
    1. William S. Turner was born Abt 1792, Halifax County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Maury Co., Tennessee; was buried , Haynes Cemetery, Culleoka, Maury County, Tennessee.
    2. Doctor James LeGrand Turner, M.D. was born 9 Sep 1799, Halifax County, Virginia; died 14 Dec 1870, Alum Creek, Bastrop, Texas; was buried , Alum Creek Cemetery, Bastrop, Texas.
    3. Wade Hampton Turner was born Abt 1802, Halifax County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Near Memphis, Tennessee.
    4. John Turner was born 1808, Halifax County, Virginia or Tenn.; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Winifred Turner was born Abt 1808, Halifax County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Nancy Turner was born Abt 1810, Maury Co., Tennessee; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 5. Elizabeth Patience "Betsy" Turner was born Abt 1812, Halifax Co., Virginia; died Aft 1880, Halifax County, Virginia.

  5. 12.  Nathaniel 'Paul' Green was born 25 Dec 1803, Virginia (son of Husband Hannah Jones Green and Hannah Jones Green); died 11 Nov 1888, Person Co., North Carolina; was buried , Green Family Cemetery, Alton, Halifax, Co., Virginia.

    Nathaniel married Martha 'Patsy' Warren 11 Dec 1823, Person Co., North Carolina. Martha (daughter of Nathaniel Warren and Lucy Powell) was born Abt 1804, Halifax County, Virginia; died 18 Nov 1859, Halifax County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Martha 'Patsy' Warren was born Abt 1804, Halifax County, Virginia (daughter of Nathaniel Warren and Lucy Powell); died 18 Nov 1859, Halifax County, Virginia.
    Children:
    1. Ava Green was born Abt 1824, Halifax County, Virginia; died 11 Aug 1862, Halifax County, Virginia; was buried , Green Family Cemetery, Alton, Halifax Co., VA.
    2. Judith Green was born 1825, Halifax County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 6. William N. [Nathaniel] Green was born Abt 1826, Halifax Co., VA or Caswell Co., North Carolina; died Bef 19 Mar 1855, Person Co., N. Carolina.
    4. Nancy S. Green was born Abt 1834, Halifax County, Virginia; died 12 Nov 1881, Halifax County, Virginia.
    5. George A. Green was born Abt 1838, Halifax County, Virginia; died Abt 1865.
    6. Asa Judson Green was born 2 Feb 1842, Halifax County, Virginia; died 5 May 1920, Halifax County, Virginia; was buried , Asa Judson Green Cemetery, Alton, Halifax Co., Virginia.
    7. Lucy Powell Green was born 19 Jul 1831, Halifax County, Virginia; died 15 Oct 1893, Halifax County, Virginia.
    8. Susan Ann Green was born Mar 1836, Halifax County, Virginia; died 11 Aug 1898, Halifax County, Virginia.
    9. Sarah 'Sally' Green was born 1842, Halifax County, Virginia; died , Halifax County, Virginia.
    10. Winnifred Vaughan 'Winnie' Green was born Jan 1853, Virginia; died 6 Jun 1927, Halifax County, Virginia; was buried 8 Jun 1927, Alton Baptist Church Cemetery in Alton, Halifax, VA.

  7. 14.  John Archer Gravett was born Abt 1794 (son of Larkin Gravett/Gravitt and Sarah Malone); died 1838, Halifax County, Virginia.

    John married Sarah [Lipscomb] "Sallie" Blackwell Abt 1826. Sarah (daughter of James Lipscomb Blackwell and 'Betsy' Elizabeth McCarty) was born 1809, Halifax County, Virginia; died Abt 1848, Halifax County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Sarah [Lipscomb] "Sallie" Blackwell was born 1809, Halifax County, Virginia (daughter of James Lipscomb Blackwell and 'Betsy' Elizabeth McCarty); died Abt 1848, Halifax County, Virginia.
    Children:
    1. William James Gravett/Gravitt was born 1827, Halifax Co., Va, Mt. Carmel District; died 9 Jan 1865, Point Lookout, St. Mary's Co., Maryland.
    2. John King Gravett was born 7 Oct 1838, Halifax County, Virginia; died 14 May 1924, Halifax County, Virginia.
    3. Martha Jane Gravitt/Gravett was born Feb 1829, Prob. Halifax Co., Virginia or Caswell Co., NC; died 5 Jul 1910, Halifax County, Virginia.
    4. Mildred Gravett was born 1830, Halifax Co., Virginia; died 1 May 1890, Halifax County, Virginia.
    5. 7. Susan [Hunt] Gravitt was born 1832, Halifax County, Virginia; died , Halifax County, Virginia.