Re: Martha Stipe 1833-1868
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In reply to:
Martha Stipe 1833-1868
2/28/01
Hi Megan,
My husband is directly related to Martha Stipes sister(Rachel Stipe-born June 11, 1839. This is what I know on Martha Stipe.She was born Nov. 12, 1833 in Grayson Co., VA She died in 1868 place unknown. She married Samuel Karstetter. I saw that Connie Cady mentioned that Martha divorced Samuel about 1901 and married Mr. Henry. Which I did not know. Martha's parents are JohnJackie Stipe & Susannah H. Thurman. I have all more details on thier births & deaths. John Stipe's parents were Christian Stipe & Catherine Goodykunst. Send me your e-mail or address, and I will send you what I have.
Also I have never been able to find out where Rachel Stipe died or is buried. Let me know if you have any leads on this information. Rachel married Harvey Gant on August 9, 1857 in Randolph Co. They had seven children. Then in Dec. 25, 1870 she had her last child in Casey, Clark Co., ILL.
Shortly after she disappeared, and was never heard from again. She supposely left with a traveling salesman. I can find no trace of her through any family information after that time. Please help if you can.
Thank you,
Pam Gant
Salt Lake City, UT