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Paternal link was provided by FindAGrave contributor Drew Walters.
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The 1860 United States Federal Census lists an M. M. Walters, age 10, living in District 12, Henderson County, Tennessee. She was born in Tennessee. A listing of the 1860 household follows;

Thomas Walters, age 46
Mary Walters, age 28
L. J. Walters, age 19
M. Walters, age 17
S. A. Walters, age 14
M. A. Walters, age 12
J. M. Walters, age 8
M. M. Walters, age 10
D. A. Walters, age 6
J. R. Walters, age 4
R. E. Walters, age 3
A. A. Walters, age 5/12
W. A. Walters, age 23
M. E. Walters, age 64
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Married James H. Giffin on May 11, 1873, in Pope County, Illinois.
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The 1880 United States Federal Census lists 28 year old Martha Giffin living in Monroe Precinct, Pope County, Illinois. She was born in Tennessee, as were her parents. She is married to 26 year old James Giffin. James is a Farmer. 6 year old daughter Lucy Giffin lives with them.
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The 1900 United States Federal Census lists Martha Giffin living in Somerset Township, Jackson County, Illinois. She and her parents were born in Tennessee. She is widowed. Martha has given birth to 12 children. Four are living. A listing of the members of the 1900 household would include;

Martha Giffin, age 48, Head of household
Alfred Giffin, age 11, Son
Gracie M. Giffin, age 9, Daughter
Daisy Giffin, age 6, Daughter
Minta A. Roberts, age 45, Servant
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The 1910 United States Federal Census lists Martha Giffin living in Somerset Township, Jackson County, Illinois. She was born in Tennessee, as were her parents. She is widowed. A listing of the members of the 1910 household, and their relationship to her, would include;

Martha Giffin, age 57, Head of household
Alfred Giffin, age 21, Son
Gracie Snowden, age 18, Daughter
Joseph Snowden, age 23, Son-in-law
Daisy Giffin, age 16, Daughter
Iva Snowden, age 1, Grand daughter

The men in the 1910 household are miners.
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The 1920 United States Federal Census lists 68 year old Martha M. Giffin as head of household in Somerset Township, Jackson County, Illinois. She was born in Tennessee. She is a widow. With her in the home is her 31 year old son, Alfred D. Giffin, and her 31 year old nephew, Frank Walters. Alfred and Frank are Miners.
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The Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index lists Martha's birthdate as August 27, 1852 - birthplace Kentucky. She was widowed at the time of her death on September 19, 1923. She died in Murphysboro, Illinois, and was buried in the Boucher Chapel Cemetery. She was the daughter of Thomas Walters and Marie Bryant who were both born in Tennessee.
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MARTHA GIFFIN DIES TODAY OF AN OPERATION

Beloved 72 Year Old Harrison Woman Passes Away At St. Andrews Hospital After Long Illness

Mrs. Martha Giffin, beloved resident of Harrison, north of this city, died in St. Andrews Hospital at 17 minutes to 7 o'clock Wednesday morning, following an operation.

The deceased was 72 years and 23 days old. She was born in Tennessee, and came to Jackson County when a young girl. James Giffin, the husband, died 23 years ago.

Surviving children are Mrs. Lucy Harding of Du Quoin; Mrs. Grace Snowden of Elkville; Mrs. Daisy Cox of Harrison; and Alfred Giffin of Murphysboro. Other relatives are the half-brothers, Leonard Walters of Elkville; Hiram Walters of Hallidayboro; Abraham Walters of De Soto; and Luther and John Walters of Murphysboro; the sister, Mrs. Mary Roberts of Murphysboro; and three other sisters resident in Texas, born Lucy, Sarah, and Minerva.

Obituary excerpts are from The Murphysboro Daily Independent, Wednesday, September 19, 1923, page 1.
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