Watt, Martha, 1867-1925
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1867 - 1925
Parallel Names
- Bench, Martha Ann
- Kilfoyle, Martha
Biography
Martha Watt (1846-1925) was a 19th century resident of Manti, Utah.
Martha Ann Bench Watt Kilfoyle was born on August 27, 1846, in Southampton, England, to William Bench Sr., and Ann Longman. Her family immigrated to Utah in 1852. Martha married George Darling Watt on November 9, 1867, in Salt Lake City, Utah. They lived in Manti, Utah, and had six children. George practiced polygamy, and Martha was George's sixth wife. After George passed away in 1881, Martha married Frank Kilfoyle. Martha died March 26, 1925, in Portland, Oregon.
Citation:
FamilySearch, January 24, 2025 (Martha Ann Bench Watt Kilfoyle (referred to as "Mattie" by George) born on August 27, 1846, in Southampton, England, to William Bench Sr., and Ann Longman. Family immigrated to Utah in 1852. Married George Darling Watt on November 9, 1867, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lived in Manti, Utah, six children. Practiced polygamy, sixth wife. George passed away in 1881, married Frank Kilfoyle. Died March 26, 1925, in Portland, Oregon)Found in 1 Collection or Record:
G.D. Watt letters
Collection
Identifier: Vault MSS 40
Scope and Contents
Thirteen handwritten and signed letters from G.D. (George Darling) Watt, twelve of which are addressed to his wife, Martha D. Watt, also referred to by George as "Mattie." Ten of the items are the originals while the remaining three are photostat copies. George Watt, a polygamist, writes about family matters and relationships with his wives, his activities in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Salt Lake Tribune newspaper, the Church of Zion, and his employment with Brigham Young, the second president...
Dates:
1867-1875
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections