Hello Martin researchers, Over the last month I’ve been trying to fill in several gaps of data for my Martin family and specifically the lines for the women in my family. I mapped the movement west for several family units and along the way I realized I am a First Family of multiple states! I’m… Read More First Families and the Martin Family’s Journey West
Hello fellow researchers, Today I’m sharing what I know about Menan M. Martin, b. 1775 in Virginia d. 1849 Overton County, TN. Menan was the oldest son of Obadiah (1738-1820) and Betty Martin. His relationship to Obadiah is confirmed by deeds in 1812 and again in 1840. I have never found proof of Menan’s birth… Read More Menan M. Martin 1775-1849
I was looking through an old box of family records today and found a faded paper entitled “Your Great Grandfather”. The text looks as if it was typed on an old typewriter and the signature at the bottom was too faded to read. The story is about Thomas D. Martin, son of Menan M. Martin… Read More Stories about Thomas D. Martin 1825-1882