Her death certificate records Martha A. Easterling, age 87 years 10 months 10 days, born 8 Sep 1836 in Ky, died 18 July 1924 in West Liberty, Morgan Co., Ky, married, father William Easterling, mother’s maiden name Susan Elam, both born in Virginia, cause of death senile pneumonia, informant Eliza Wells, West Liberty, Ky, burial in family grave yard.

In 1880 she is listed as Martha Easterling, age 45, sister, widowed, with her brother John. The marital status should really be divorced.

Morgan Co., Ky marriage records list the marriage on 13 Apr 1873 of Walter G. Elam and Martha A. Easterling, by John F. Little at his home, witnesses Louisa Little and Cynthia Minix.