Fisher Family Genealogy

HARDY, Martha Jane

Female 1858 - 1927  (68 years)


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  • Name HARDY, Martha Jane  [1
    • From her obituary: "Mrs Martha Jane Ray...passed away at home of her daughter, Mrs O. B. Fisher at one o. clock on Sunday morning, April 2, 1927, aged 68 years 18 months and 18 days. She had been enjoying the best of health and cheerfully doing her work and earning her livelihood till within a few days of her sudden death. Only four days before she expressed to a neighbor her thanks, to her creator for the splendid health she enjoyed at her advanced age. On Thursday she was stricken with appendicitis which spite of careful nursing and medical care terminated all the cares and labors of her long and busy life and brought to her the long and blessed sleep that knows no waking.
      "Martha Jane Hardy was born in Fulton county Illinois on July 15, 1858, Here she went to school, helped with the household duties and grew to young womanhood. On March 17, 1876 she was married to William Ray and they made their home in Fulton county till about 20 years ago, when the family moved to Blandinsville.
      Ten children were born in the family of whom six are still living - Joseph, and Charles of Smithshire; John of Blandinsville; Thomas of Roseville: Mrs. Chas. Chenowith of Marietta, Ill.; and Mrs Minnie Fisher of Blandinsville. Six years ago her husband, passed away and with her daughter Minnie he took up the burden of keeping the home. When the daughter was married she still supported her home whose door was always open with welcome to her returning children and friends.
      "She was a devout member of the Methodist church...
      "Funeral services were held at the M. E. church at 1:30 P. M. on Monday, April 4, the Rev. A. H. Nothdurft officiating. The interment was in the Glade City cemetery."
    Birth 15 Jul 1858  Fulton Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    CENSUS 8 Jun 1900  Farmers Township, Fulton Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • 10 children, 6 living
      Cannot read or write
      Renting home on farm
      Living will William and Martha Ray family:
      William's mother Rhoda A. and brother James B
    1900 US Census: E. D. No. 17, Farmers Township, Fulton Co., IL, sht 6A
    1900 US Census: E. D. No. 17, Farmers Township, Fulton Co., IL, sht 6A
    CENSUS 3 May 1910  Blandinsville Township, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    • Indicates Martha is William's 2nd wife.
      1st Marriage for Martha
      10 children, 6 living
      Occupation: none
      Can read, not write
      Renting house, farm
      Son Thomas's wife Ida living with the family
    1910 US Census: E. D. No. 42, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL, sht 15B
    1910 US Census: E. D. No. 42, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL, sht 15B
    CENSUS 28 Jan 1920  Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    • Address: Walnut St., Blandinsville IL
      Renting home
      Occupation: laundry, family laundry, own business
    1920 US Census: E.D. No. 44, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL, p 1A
    1920 US Census: E.D. No. 44, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL, p 1A
    Death 2 Apr 1927  Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • "...passed away at home of her daughter, Mrs 0. B. Fisher at one o. clock on Sunday morning, April 2, 1927, aged 68 yeard 18 months and 18 days. She had been enjoying the best of health and cheerfully doing her work and earning her livelihood till within a few days of her sudden death....On Thursday she was stricken with appendicitis which in spite of careful nursing and medical care terminated all the cares and labors of her long and busy life."
    • Funeral services were held at the M. E. church at 1:30 P. M. on Monday, April 4, the Rev. A. H. Nothdurft officiating. The interment was in the Glade City cemetery."
    Obituary: Martha Ray 1927
    Obituary: Martha Ray 1927
    Burial 4 Apr 1927  Glade City Cemetery, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Headstone: William and Martha Jane Ray
    Headstone: William and Martha Jane Ray
    Person ID I1781  Main
    Last Modified 9 Jan 2023 

    Family RAY, William Allen,   b. 15 Aug 1848, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Jun 1920, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Marriage 17 Mar 1876  Fulton Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
     1. RAY, Joseph Norris,   b. 7 Jan 1877, Fulton Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Mar 1961, Macomb, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years)  [Birth]
     2. RAY, Mahala Lina Caroline,   b. 23 Jan 1880, Canton, Fulton Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Oct 1944, Marietta, Fulton Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years)  [Birth]
     3. RAY, John William,   b. 24 Oct 1881, Fulton Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Nov 1942, Chalmers Township, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 61 years)  [Birth]
     4. RAY, James Thomas,   b. 12 May 1884, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. eb 1964, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)  [Birth]
     5. RAY, Charles Dudley,   b. Aug 1895, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1973 (Age 77 years)  [Birth]
    +6. RAY, Minnie Leona,   b. 18 Jul 1898, Fulton Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Jan 1964, Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 65 years)  [Birth]
    Family ID F553  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 9 Jan 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 15 Jul 1858 - Fulton Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 17 Mar 1876 - Fulton Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCENSUS - 8 Jun 1900 - Farmers Township, Fulton Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCENSUS - 3 May 1910 - Blandinsville Township, McDonough Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCENSUS - 28 Jan 1920 - Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 2 Apr 1927 - Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 4 Apr 1927 - Glade City Cemetery, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S623] News articles: Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL, (Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL), 7 Apr 1927, p 1 (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S580] 1900 US Census, Illinois , (Ancestry.com), 7 Jun 1900, E. D. No. 17, sht 6 (Reliability: 2).

    3. [S579] 1910 US Census, Illinois , (Ancestry.com), 3 May 1910, E. D. No. 42, sht 15B (Reliability: 2).

    4. [S532] 1920 US Census, Illinois, (Ancestry.com), 28 Jan 1920, E. D. No 44, sht 1A (Reliability: 2).