Martha
HOLMES
Parents & Family of Martha HOLMES
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Martha HOLMES.
Born: 2 March 1765 in Woodstock, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Martha married Luther AMMIDOWN 17 October 1789 in Charlton, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Luther AMMIDOWN was born 8 July 1761 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville). Luther died 3 May 1835 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville).
Martha HOLMES died 23 December 1794 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA .
Details of the family tree of Martha appear below.
Spouse & Children of Martha HOLMES
Luther AMMIDOWNMarriage date: 17 October 1789
Marriage place: Charlton, Massachusetts, USA
Children of Luther AMMIDOWN and Martha HOLMES
Luther AMMIDOWNDied: 5 October 1877, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Nancy AMMIDOWNDied: 8 January 1854, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Martha HOLMES.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Martha HOLMES.
Records about Martha HOLMES and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Birth — 17652 March 1765
Woodstock, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1789 Marriage / PartnerMartha HOLMES and Luther AMMIDOWN 17 October 1789, Charlton, Massachusetts, USA (Charlton City) (Charlton Depot)
She was 24 years old.
1790 Birth of ChildLuther AMMIDOWN was born 7 December 1790, Charlton, Massachusetts, USA (Charlton City) (Charlton Depot)
Martha was 25 years old.
1792 Birth of ChildNancy AMMIDOWN was born 31 August 1792, Charlton, Massachusetts, USA (Charlton City) (Charlton Depot)
Martha was 27 years old.
Death — 179423 December 1794
Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
She died at the age of 29.
Postcards and Memories of Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Record added: 5/31/2026 4:41:17 PM
Last updated: 5/31/2026 4:43:41 PM
Explore Martha HOLMES's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
Explore Martha HOLMES's Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know.
Search by Place
Continue Researching Martha Holmes
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.Gifts & Resources Related to Woodstock, Connecticut
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
Grandma's Memories Hardcover Journal
Genealogy Humor Coffee Mug
Ask Me About My Ancestors Luggage Tag
Genealogy Definition Car Magnet
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Martha HOLMES.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.