The Earliest Documented Ancestor of the
MARTIN / MARTAIN / MARTYN - Y-DNA Project

GROUP 3

  • TEST # M62695 & N48704--
  • Urias Martin was born 15 May 1795 in Cumberland Co., KY and died 22 Oct 1855 at Grapevine, Tarrant Co., TX. He married Keziah Williams in 1818 in Cumberland Co., KY. She was born 20 Oct 1800 in Cumberland, KY and died 18 Sep 1878 in Grapevine, TX.
    • Their son, James Harrison Martin, was born 22 May 1819 in KY and died 19 Feb 1879 in Erath Co., TX. He married Mary Ann West 8 Mar 1849 in Union Co., IL. She was born in 1829 in GA and died in 1854 in Arkansas.
      • Their son, Samuel Hardin Martin was born in 1852 in AR and died in Dec 1901 at Alexander, Erath Co., TX. He married Mary Ann Carolyn Field 5 Dec 1877 in Erath Co., TX. She was born in 1859 in Hood Co., TX and died in Jan 1932 in Baylor Co., TX.
        • TEST # M62695--
        • Their son, Henry Aclus Martin, was born 25 Feb 1883 at Dublin, TX and died 30 Nov 1956 at Brownwood, Brown Co., TX. He married Nancy Elizabeth Etta Wemble 25 Jul 1905 at Sunshine Community, Hamilton Co., TX. She was born 10 Mar 1887 at Lamkin, TX and died 31 Jan 1957 at Brownwood, TX.
        • TEST # N48704--
        • Samuel & Mary Ann/s son, Lewis Turner Martin, was born in 1880 at Dublin, TX.
  • TEST # M78765 --
  • Jacob Martin was born 1753 in SC, was in Edgefield Co., SC in census of 1790, was in Clarke Co., GA, in 1802-04, was in Jackson Co., GA in 1820-27, and died ca 1837. He married Susan Moon, b ca 1755, died 1835. Known children are Bartley, Ira Lane, Pleasant, Milton Clemon, Nancy, Sarah, and Jacob Floyd.
    • Their son, Ira Lane Martin, was born 28 Nov 1804 in Clarke County, Georgia, was in Jackson Co GA ca 1820, Fayette Co. 1830. Henry Co. 1840, Coosa Co., AL, 1850, and Shelby Co., AL, 1854. In 1859 He moved to Rusk Co., TX, and two years later to Calcasieu Parish, LA, where he died in 1876. Ira Lane fought in two Indian wars and received land for his service. He married, ca 1820 in Jackson Co., GA, Susanah Pearce (daughter of John Pearce and Margaret Moon), born ca 1803 GA, died 1873. Childrens' names: James Thomas, Naomi, Nancy, Jacob Milton Clemons, William Bartley, John Pleasant, Ira lane, Nettie Angeline and Mary L.
      • Their son, William Bartley Martin, was born 9 Mar 1830 in Fayette Co., GA, died 5 Jan 1901 in Jefferson Co., AL. On 25 Sep 1854 he married Elizabeth Jane Griffin in Shelby Co., AL. She was born 16 Jun 1833 in Shelby Co., AL, died 3 Jul 1902 in Jefferson Co., AL. William Bartley was a Confederate soldier and received land for his service. Between 1866 and 1870 William and Elizabeth moved to Jefferson Co., AL, where they lived until their deaths.
        • Their son, William Lane Martin, was born 8 Jan 1866 in Shelby Co., AL, died 27 Sep 1951 in Jefferson Co., AL. On 15 Dec 1891 he married near Jonesboro, TN, Lula Clifton Deaderick, born 13 Nov 1864, Washington Co., TN, and died 10 Nov 1950 in Jefferson Co., AL.
  • TEST # M147825 --
  • Jacob Martin, was born about 1753 in Edgefield District, SC and died in 1837 Athens, Clarke Co., GA. He married Susan Moon in 1800. She was born in 1755 and died in 1835.
    • Their son, Ira Lane Martin, was born 28 Nov 1804 in Clarke Co., GA and died in 1876 at Sugar Town, Calcasieu Parish, LA. He married Susannah Pearce in 1820 in Jackson Co., GA. She was born 14 Jan 1804 and died in 1873 in LA.
      • Their son, William Bartley Martin, was born 25 Oct 1830 at Bartley Mines, Fayette Co., GA. and died 5 Jan 1901 at Bessemer, Jefferson Co., AL. He married Mary Elizabeth Jane Griffin 27 Sep 1854 in Shelby Co., AL. She was born 9 Mar 1833 in Shelby Co., AL and died 3 Jul 1902 at Bessemer, Jefferson Co., AL.
          Their son, John Davis Martin, was born 5 Jan 1862 at Bessemer, AL and died there 20 Feb 1932. He married Ellena Otheola Mitchum 10 May 1893. She was born 2 Jul 1879 at Bessemer, AL and died there 12 Sep 1927.
  • TEST # M25227 --
    The first two generations of this line are from a letter written by a great-grandson, but have not been proven with documents.
  • John Martin, of English Ancestry, was killed by Indians in about 1775.
    • His son was Edward Martin.
      • His son, John Martin, was born 18 Apr 1789 in Pennsylvania, resided in Athens Co., OH and died 19 Feb 1846 at Camargo, Coles (now Douglas) Co., IL, He married Sarah (Sally) Stanley in Virginia.
        • Their son, Isaac Martin, was born on 14 Jun 1809 in Athens Co., OH and died 3 Ap 1881 at Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska. He married Mary Irwin.
          • Their son, Joseph Wesley Martin, was born 8 Dec 1845 at Forest City, Holt Co., MO and died 9 Jun 1911 at Los Angeles, CA. He married Sarah Margaret Rhine.
            • Their son, Crary (Clarence) Judson Martin, was born 10 Feb 1871 at Falls City, NE and died 10 Mar 1956 at Pasadena, CA. He married Lillie F. Starr.
  • TEST # M169763 --
  • James W MARTIN was born about 1808 in Pennsylvania of unknown parents. He lived in Philadelphia until his death around 1885. He married Margaret Alice FABRE about 1848. She was born in Pennsylvania of French immigrants on 10 Aug 1826 and died 25 Feb 1909.
    • Their son, Henry Walter MARTIN, was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1863 and died after 1930 in Philadelphia. He married Milley [?] about 1883. She died between 1890 and 1897. Henry (also known as Walter) married Bertha FOODER in 1897.
      • Henry and Milley's son, Evart Silcox MARTIN, was born on 23 Aug 1890 in Philadelphia PA and died on 15 Jul 1958 in Philadelphia PA. He married Mary Ann SHEPERLA born Sep 1891 in Philadelphia PA and died 13 Jul 1969 in Marple Township PA.
  • TEST # M158728 --
  • James Martin was born 15 Jun 1800 in OH and died 23 Nov 1892 at Villard, Todd Co., MN. His wife, Hannah Jane Coon, was born in 1814 in Monroe, OH and died between 1886 and 1892 in MN.
    • Their son, Urias Martin, was born 9 Feb 1839 at Nelsonville, Athens, OH and died 4 Apr 1886 at Villard, MN. He married Charlota C. Tinnerstet 12 Jan 1866 at Franklin, Wright Co., MN. She was born 9 Jun 1848 in Sweden and died 6 Feb 1910 at Staples, Todd Co., MN.
      • Their son, William Ludwick Martin, was born 25 Nov 1866 at Franklin, MN and died 23 Oct 1934 at Staples, MN. He married Kitty Belle Ball 9 May 1886 at Staples, MN. She was born 25 Mar 1871 at Menomonie, Dunn Co., WI and died 26 Apr 1913 at Staples, MN.
        • Their son, Early Ludwick Martin, was born 11 May 1892 at Staples, MN and died there 19 Jun 1966. He married Hazel Elizabeth Harrington 29 Jun 1911 at Staples, MN. She was born 29 Jun 1890 at Hartford, Todd Co., MN and died 20 Nov 1945 at Frazee, Becker Co., MN.
  • TEST # M37758 --
    Oral lore in another family branch holds that John Miller Martin's father may have been named William, but this is unconfirmed and undocumented.
  • John Miller Martin was born 3 Mar 1810 in South Carolina and died 19 May 1879 Parks, Scott Co., Arkansas. He married Lovinia Lipe about 1831 in Henderson Co., Tennessee. She was born 3 Jun 1816 in North Carolina and died on 8 Jun 1876 at Parks, Scott Co., AR.
    • Their son, Thomas Henry Martin, was born in Sep 1844 in AR and died on 23 Feb 1902 at Parks, AR. He married Melissa Margaret Self about 1867 in AR. She was born in Feb about 1853 in AR and died in Scott Co., AR.
      • Their son, Marion Wesley Martin, was born on 8 Feb 1871 at Black Fork, Scott Co., AR and died on 8 Jul 1937 at Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX. He married Sarah "Sallie" Caroline Berry on 18 Jun 1891 at Vernon, Wilbarger Co., TX. She was born 27 Jun 1870 in Stephens Co., TX and died 15 Arp 1949 at Floydada, Floyd Co., TX.
        • Their son, Thomas Henry Martin, was born on 5 Sep 1901 in Floyd Co., TX and died on 29 Dec 1957 in TX. He married Jimmie Jewel Isom on 19 Jul 1922. She was born on 3 Jul 1905 at Noodle, Taylor Co., TX and died on 12 Jan 1982 at Lubbock, TX.
  • TEST # M08729, M33733 & M41342--
    The following three lines are believed to begin with John Martin who is in Union Co., SC before 1800, moved to Wilson Co., TN and died there after the 1830 Census.
  • TEST # M08729
  • John's son, John was born in the late 1700s in SC then then moved to Wilson Co., TN and later to Carroll Co., TN where he died in 1825. His wife was Nancy.
    • Their son, Jacob Martin was born in Wilson Co., TN 24 October 1806 and died 07 August 1849 in Carroll Co., TN. He married Cinthea Green 11 October 1825 in Carroll Co., TN. She was born 03 August 1808 in TN and died 08 June 1864 in Carroll Co., TN.
      • Their son, Milton Scott Martin, was born 02 July 1847 in Carroll Co., TN and died there in 1912. He married Frances Rozella Jordan in Carroll Co., TN.
        • Their son, Otis Kenneth Martin, was born in, 1879 in Carroll Co., TN and died in 1942. He married Willie Blanche Pierce who was born in 1889 and died in 1979 in Carroll Co., TN.
  • TEST # M33733 & M41342
    Both of these lines are descended from John Martin as follows:
  • John's son, Jacob Martin, was born in 1786 in SC lived in Wilson Co., TN until about after 1840 and his Will was proved in Carroll Co., TN in Nov 1869. He married Mary Wallace who was born in 1791 in SC and died after 1870 in Marlborough, Carroll Co., TN.
    • TEST # M33733
    • Jacob & Mary's son, James M. Martin, was born 8 Feb 1832 at Marlborough, TN and died there on 21 Apr 1868. He was a doctor in the Civil War. He married Mary S. Cox on 15 Aug 1863 in Carroll Co., TN.
      • Their son, James Arthur Martin, was born 28 Jun 1867 at Hollow Rock, Carroll Co., TN and died 4 Jan 1912 at Milton, Rutherford Co., TN. He married Kate C. Bilbro on 24 Sep 1890. She was born 24 Sep 1868 at Milton, TN and died there on 3 Jun 1948.
        • Their son, James Horace Martin, was born 5 Dec 1892 in Rutherford Co., TN and died 1 Aug 1948 at Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA. He married Lillian Marie Tragsdorf 25 Oct 1916 at Neillsville, Clark Co., WI. She was born 05 May 1892 at Neillsville, WI and died 29 Mar 1985 at Ruston, LA.
    • TEST # M41342 --
    • Jacob & Mary's son, William C. Martin, was born on 25 February 1825 in, Wilson Co., TN, and died 18 December 1903 in, Rutherford Co., TN. He married Lockie Josephine Donnell 06 April 1852 in , Rutherford Co., TN, daughter of Robert Donnell and Ann McAdoo. She was born February 1835 in,TN, and died before 25 December 1905 in, Rutherford Co., TN.
      • Their son, Charles Carroll Martin, was born 24 February 1853 in Lascassas, Rutherford Co., TN, and died 01 June 1913 in Lascassas, Rutherford Co., TN. He married Sarah L. "Sallie" Brown before 1877 in, Rutherford Co., TN. She was born 21 January 1857 in Lascassas, Rutherford Co., TN, and died 17 September 1939 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.
        • Their son, Edgar Ervin MARTIN, was born on 22 August 1876 in Rutherford Co., TN and died on 26 July 1964 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. He was married to Nannie O., Unknown.
  • TEST # M157832 --
  • Michael "Micha" MARTIN died 1808 Jan 7 in Smyrna, York Co. SC. Married Mornin MANNING. She was born 1762 in York Co., SC died 1826 Oct 8 Smyrna, York Co., SC.
    • Their son, Morgan MARTIN, b. 1784 Mar 7 York Co., SC, died 1875 Jul 1 York Co., SC. Married Jane RAMSEY 1784 Mar 7. She was born 16 Jul 1798 in York Co., SC, died there 09 Sep 1871.
      • Their son,Thomas Alexander MARTIN, born 1831 Feb 26 York District, SC, died 1882 Dec 30. Married Permela L. RAMSEY. She was born 08 Apr 1833 in Cherokee Falls, Cherokee Co., SC, and died there 14 Feb 1912.
        • Their son, Morgan MARTIN, born 1875 Sep 8.
  • TEST # M94226 --
  • William Martin was born about 1798 in SC and died after 1850 in Christian Co., KY. His wife was Mildred Hamilton.
    • Their son, James Martin, was born in 1818 in TN and died 23 Aug 1853 at Crofton, Christian Co., KY. He married Julia A. Nickel who was born in 1816 in VA and died in 1853 at Crofton, KY.
      • Their son, William A. Martin, was born 7 Sep 1837 at Crofton, Christian Co., KY and died there 28 Jun 1902. His wife, Julia A. Ladd, was born 30 Jul 1841 in IL and died 4 Oct 1913 at Crofton, KY.
        • Their son, Thomas Strather Martin, was born 19 Nov 1864 at Crofton, KY and died there 9 Feb 1938. His wife was Mary Agnes Morris, who was born in 1867 and died in 1917 in Crofton, KY.
          • Their son, Zerah Ernest Martin, was born 19 Sep 1887 at Crofton, Christian Co., KY and died 12 Mar 1932 at Eddyville, Lyon Co., KY. He married Annie Elizabeth Parsons 10 Aug 1905 in Christian Co., KY who was born 5 Jan 1891 at Crofton, Christian Co., KY and died there 21 Apr 1926.
  • TEST # M131566 --
  • Harvey Zadoc Martin was born about 1818 in TN and died about 1881 in Howell County, MO. 1880 Census record show his parents born in SC. Married Rebecca Bates, born about 1824 in SC; died about March 1886, Howell County, MO.
    • Their son, Thomas Josephus Martin, born 2 October 1858 in AR, possibly in Sebastian County, and died 12 February 1926 in Burkett, Coleman County, TX. Spouse #1: Nancy Elizabeth Cagle, born about 1861 in MO; married on 13 January 1878 in Howell County, MO; died about 1887 in Fulton County, AR. Spouse #2: Sarah Augusta Johnson, was born 20 February 1875 in Fulton County, AR. She died 30 October 1939 in Cross Plains, Callahan County, TX. They married on 8 November 1891 in Fulton County, AR.
      • Thomas & Sarah's son, James Otto Martin, born 8 March 1895 in Howell County, MO; died 22 April 1979 in Austin, Travis County, TX. Married on 12 September 1915 in Cross Plains, Callahan County, TX, to Lula Mae McDaniel, born 5 September 1898 in Pioneer, Eastland County, TX; died 2 March 1979 in Austin, Travis County, TX.
  • TEST # M84820 -- James William Payne was born between 1838 & 1842 in VA. His wife was Melvina Armor.
    • Their son, Hattie Payne, was born in 1882 in Christian Co., KY. He married Ivy Grace.

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