Jacob Leonard Hoyle Family History: Martha Maria Hoyle 1871-1955

On July 8th, 1871 Martha Maria Hoyle was born in Forney's Creek Township, Swain County, North Carolina to Jacob Leonard Hoyle and Sarah Alice Jane Blanton-Hoyle.

On June 18th, 1880 we find Martha on page 3, line 40 of the Federal Census living in her father's (J. L. Hoyle) household in Forney's Creek Township, Swain County, North Carolina. At the time of the census Martha is 8 years old and was born in North Carolina.

United States Census, 1880

She went on to marry Samuel J. Sherrill (1853-1923) on November 1st, 1896 in Swain County, North Carolina.

North Carolina Marriage Records, 1741-2011

Sam was born on September 19th, 1853 in Jackson County, North Carolina to Isaac Taylor Sims Sherrill (1813-1866) and Frances Caroline Sherrill-Sherrill (1823-1880).

On July 20th, 1860 we find Samuel on page 62, line 8 of the Federal Census living in his fathers (I. T. S. Sherrill) household in Jackson County, North Carolina. At the time of the census Sam was 6 years old and was born in North Carolina.

Untied States Census, 1860

On August 9th, 1870 we find Sam on page 14, line 21 of the Federal Census living in his father's (I T. Sims Sherill) household in the 65th division, Deep Creek Township, Jackson County, North Carolina. At the time of the census Sam was 17 working on the farm and was born in North Carolina.

United States Census, 1870

Sam was 18 years older then Martha and was previously married to at the moment an unknown woman. From this union at least 3 children were born;

On December 9th, 1880 their first child, Julius Washington Sherrill was born in Swain County, North Carolina. He went on to marry Alice (1887-?). On June 10th, 1967 Julius died in Charleston, Swain County, North Carolina. At the time of his death he was 86 years old.

On June 2nd, 1891 their second child, Maggie A. Sherrill was born in Charleston, Swain County, North Carolina. She went on to marry Coleman W. Thompson (1874-1955) on...
From this union at least 4 children were born; Bessie 1913-?, Lillie 1920-?, Corina 1923-? and Ralph 1926-?. On February 6th, 1965 Maggie died in Union County, South Carolina. At the time of her death she was 83 years old.

On September 5th, 1894 their third child, Robert "Bob" Lewis Sherrill was born in Swain County, North Carolina. He went on to marry Sarah Cordelia Sutton (1894-1981).
From this union at least 5 children were born; Elsie M. 1917-1979 (James Bryson Hullett 1903-1979), Hilda Louise 1919-1986 (Gomer Melvin Reagan 1929-Living), Robert Lee 1922-1985 (Litha Hamby 1926-1996), Dillard Houston 1923-1980 and George Earl 1926-1969. On June 21st, 1970 Robert died in Bryson City, Swain County, North Carolina. At the time of his death he was 76 years old.

After the death of his first wife Sam remarried to Martha. From this union at least 3 children were born;

On October 19th, 1898 their first child, Richmond Pearson Sherrill was born in Swain County, North Carolina. He went on to marry Lillie Ehtel Sutton (1897-1967) on December 23rd, 1921 in Jackson County, North Carolina. From this union at least 2 children were born; Mary Dorcas 1922-2007 (Fox and Leslie Norris Glenn 1922-1970) and Richmond Pearson Jr. 1924-1992 (Faye Buchanan 1925-2012). On December 11th, 1964 Richmond died in Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina. At the time of his death he was 66 years old.

On June 27th, 1900 we find Sam on page 16, line 78 of the Federal Census living in Charleston, Swain County, North Carolina.

Sam Sherrill, head, Dec 1853, 46yrs, married 3yrs, farmer, can read/write, speaks English.

Samuel J. Sherrill (1853-1923)

Margaret M., Wife, July 1869, 30yrs, married 3 yrs, 4 born, 4 living, born in NC, cannot read/write, speaks English.
Martha Maria Hoyle-Sherrill (1871-1955)

Maggie A., daughter, ? 1889, 19yrs, Single, born in NC.
Maggie A. Sherrill ( 1891-1965)

Robert, son, Sept 1895, Single, born in NC.
Robert "Bob" Lewis Sherrill (1894-1970)

Richmond P., son, Oct 1898, Single, born in NC.
Richmond Pearson Sherrill (1898-1964)

Henry N., brother, May 1860, Single, born in NC.
Henry N. Sherrill (1860-?)

William, nephew, Mar 1889, Single, born in NC.
William Sherrill (1889-?)

United States Census, 1900

On July 4th, 1900 their second child, Taylor Isaac Sherrill was born in Swain County, North Carolina. He went on to marry Eliza Maude Mclean (1910-1988) on November 10th, 1927 in Swain County, North Carolina. From this union at least 6 children were born; Dorthy Ruth 1929-2004 (Johnson), Geneva 1930-2014 (Duncun), Buford Alvin 1932-1996 (Pansy Lee Parris 1933-2001), Gladys 1933-2006, Taylor Isaac Jr. 1937-2002 (Sharon ? 1946-Living) and Docia Emma 1938-? (Richard Lee Mauney 1920-?). On February 26th, 1971 Taylor died in Concord, Cabarrus County North Carolina. At the time of his death he was 71 years old.

On December 4th, 1905 their third child Emma Elvira Sherrill was born in Swain County, North Carolina. She went on to marry William Benjamin "Ben" Gibson (1907-1981) on September 7th, 1931 in Swain County, North Carolina. From this union at least 5 children were born; Edward 1933-?, Jack 1935-?, Mary 1937-?, Johnnie 1939-? and Lois 1940-?. On April 18th, 1999 Emma died in Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina. At the time of her death she was 94 years old.

On April 23rd, 1910 we find Sam on page 9a, line 45 of the Federal Census living in Charleston, Swain County, North Carolina.

Samuel Sherrill, head, 56yrs, married 14yrs, born in NC, speaks English, laborer, lumber yard.
Samuel J. Sherrill (1853-1923)

Margarett, wife, 38yrs, married 14 years, 6 born, 6 living, born in NC, speaks English.

Martha Maria Hoyle-Sherrill (1871-1955)

Maggie, daughter, 17yrs, single, born in NC. speaks English.

Maggie A. Sherrill (1891-1965)

Robert, son, 14yrs, single, born in NC, speaks English.

Robert "Bob" Lewis Sherrill (1894-1970)

Richmond, son, 12yrs, single, born in NC, speaks English, laborer, odd jobs.

Richmond Pearson Sherrill (1898-1964)

Taylor, son, 10yrs, single, born in NC, speaks English.

Isaac Taylor Sherrill (1900-1971)

United States Census, 1910

On January 2nd, 1920 we find Sam on page 1A, line 27 of the Federal Census living in Qualla, Whittier, Jackson County, North Carolina.

Samuel J. Sherrill, head, 66yrs, married, can read/write, born in NC, speaks English.

Samuel J. Sherrill (1853-1923)

Margarett, wife, 50yrs, married, can read/write, born in NC, speaks English.

Martha Maria Hoyle-Sherrill (1871-1955)

Richmond P., son, 21yrs, single, can read/write, born in NC, speaks English.

Richmond Pearson Sherrill (1898-1964)

Taylor S., son, 19yrs, single, can read/write, born in NC, speaks English.

Isacc Taylor Sherrill (1900-1971)

Emma, daughter, 15yrs, single, can read/write, born in NC, speaks English.

Emma Elvira Sherrill (1905-1999)

United States Census, 1920

On September 20th, 1923 Sam died in Swain County, North Carolina. He was buried in Whittier Cemetery in Swain County, North Carolina. At the time of his death he was 70 years old.

North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976

North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004

Find a Grave Profile

Whittier Cemetery
Tarhelia Heights
Whittier, NC 28789

On February 16th, 1955 Martha died in Haywood County, North Carolina. She was buried in Whittier Cemetery in Swain County, North Carolina. At the time of her death she was 85 years old.