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

GROUP 8

  • TEST # M28682 --
  • William Martin was born in about 1760 in Bedford Co., VA and died in 1832 in Floyd Co., KY. He married Susannah Meador on 8 Dec 1782. She was born in 1764 in VA and died in 1850 in Floyd Co., KY.
    • Their son, David Martin, was born in 1784 in Franklin Co., VA and died in Apr 1844 in Floyd Co., KY. He married Fannie Rose in 1811 in Floyd Co., KY. She was born in 1786 in VA and died in Floyd Co., KY.
      • Their son, George Martin, was born on 3 Mar 1835 in Floyd Co., KY and died on 25 Jan 1925 in Scoville, Owsley Co., KY. He married Cynthia Caroline Frazier on 12 Oct 1855 in Floyd Co., KY. She was born in 1837 in Floyd Co., KY and died on 4 Feb 1895 at Carrie, Knott Co., KY.
        • Their son, Allen Martin, was born on 4 Aug 1862 at Carrie, Knott Co., KY and died on 1 Apr 1936 at Tipler, Florence Co., WI. He married Cynthia Ann Holliday about 1887 in Knott Co., KY. She was born on 7 Dec 1866 at Ary, Perry Co., KY and died on 5 Mar 1938 at Tipler, Florence Co., WI.
          • Their son, Allen Martin, was born on 11 Oct 1896 at Carrie, Knott Co., KY and died on 31 Jul 1975 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH. He married Cassie Smith on 4 Mar 1921 at Dixon Branch of Lotts Creek, Knott Co., KY. She was born on 9 Nov 1903 at Cordia, Knott Co., KY and died there on 9 Jul 1950.
  • TEST # N19252 --
  • William Martin was born in about 1760 in Bedford Co., VA and died in 1832 in Wayland, Floyd Co., KY. He married Susannah Tudor on 8 Dec 1782. She was born in 1764 in Cumberland Co., VA and died in 1850 in Wayland, Floyd Co., KY.
    • Their son, Joel Martin, was born in 1792 in Henry Co., VA. He married Rebecca Flecher who was born about 1791 in VA and died in Floyd Co., KY.
      • Their son, John "Fat John" Martin, was born in 1829 and died in 1901. He married Mary "Polly" Johnson who was born in Jul 1841.
        • Their son, Thomas Young Martin was born 14 Nov 1882 and died 22 May 1969 at Garrett, KY, He married Amanda Martin who was born 14 Nov 1888 at Estill, KY and died 30 Dec 1959 at Garrett, KY.
  • TEST # M48125 --
  • Henry Martin was born 18 Aug 1708 in New Kent Co., VA and died in 1752 in Cumberland Co., VA. He was married to Sarah Bryan in 1746.
    • Their son, Benjamin Martin, was born 8 Apr 1746 in Fluvanna Co., VA and died 31 Oct 1821 in Wilkes Co., NC. He married Dianna Harrison 21 Aug 1766 . She was born 1 Oct 1744 in Pittsylvania Co., VA and died 17 May 1817 in Wilkes Co., NC.
      • Their son, Dr. John Martin, was born 11 Mar 1781 in Fluvanna Co., VA and died before 1840. He married Anne Mildred Amelia Jones 12 Oct 1805. She was born 19 Feb 1786 in Wilkes Co., NC and died after 1870 in Cherokee Co., NC.
        • Their son, Bartlett Yancy Martin, was born 14 Apr 1828 in Surry Co., NC and died in 1897 in Ash Co., NC. He married Elzina Woodie (Osbourne) who was born in 1839 and died in 1914 in Ash Co., NC.
          • Their son, John Martin, was born in 1860 in Ash Co., NC and died 28 Jan 1933 in Nottoway Co., VA. He married Matilda Calhoun 7 Nov 1895 who was born 3 Dec 1868 in Ash Co., NC and died 28 Jul 1946 in Nottoway Co., VA.
  • TEST # M98926 --
  • Valentine Martin was born about 1775 in North Carolina and died after 1850 in Mississippi. He married Nancy (Moore?) who was born about 1775 in North Carolina and died after 1850 in MS.
    • Their son, Valentine (William Valentine?) Martin, was born in 1808 in Tennessee and died after 1880 in Raleigh, Smith Co., Mississippi. He married Sarah Telitha Holman who was born in 1808 in South Carolina and died between bet 1870-1880 in Mississippi.
      • Their son, Enoch Pierce Martin, was born 06 Oct 1834 in Pickens County, Alabama and died 30 Dec 1912 at Couley, Winn Parish, Louisiana. He married Mary Caroline Griffin who was born 07 Dec 1852 in Henry County, Alabama and died 14 Nov 1906 at Couley, Winn Parish, Louisiana.
        • Their son, Joseph Sephus Martin, was born 25 Oct 1877 at Couley, Winn Parish, LA and died 27 July 1946 at Couley, Winn, LA. He married Annie Rosita Brown who was born 20 Nov 1883 Couley, Winn, LA and died 24 July 1975 at Alexandria, Rapides Parish, LA.
  • TEST # M131671 --
  • No concrete proof of Samuel C. Martin's parents in NC has been found. But strong evidence links him to Valentine Clarkson Martin and Elizabeth Dalton of Surry Co., NC, and thus on up the line to Jobe Martin and Mary Clarkson, to Valentine Martin and Jane Bridgewater, and to Martin Martin and Sarah Hix of New Kent Co. and Goochland Co., VA.
    • Samuel C. Martin was born about 1795 North Carolina 13 Sep 1848 in Ascension Par. LA. (Samuel and his younger brother Henry came to LA before 1823.) Samuel married Harriet Jane Harelson 14 Dec 1823 in E. Baton Rouge Parish, LA.
      • Their son, Allen Walker Martin, was born 12 Jan 1842 in E. Baton Rouge Par., LA and died 29 Jun 1932 at Hobart, Ascension Par., LA. He married Mary Louise Fairbanks 31 Jan 1867 in Ascension Par., LA.
        • Their son, Henry Samuel Martin, was born 14 Dec.1867 at Acy, Ascension Par., LA and died 23 Sep 1953, Gonzales, Ascension Par., LA. He married Lucy Martha Heath 8 Jan 1890 at Donaldsonville, Ascension Par., LA.
          • Their son, Gay Gaston Martin, was born 2 Jan, 1898, at Acy, Ascension Par.,LA and died 10 Oct, 1980 at Gonzales, Ascension Par., LA. He married Margaret C. Ulmer 15 Jan 1938 at Pass Christian, MS.
  • TEST # M59585 --
  • John Clements was born between 1660 & 1670 in Glouster Co., VA and died in 1748 in Hanover Co., VA. His wife was Elizabeth.
    • Their son, Stephen Clements, was born about 1692 in Glouster Co., VA and died in 1746 in Goochland Co., VA. His wife was Elizabeth.
      • Their son, William Right Clements, was born about 1722 in VA and died in 1803 in Amherst Co., VA. His wife, Mary Wright, was born about 1737 in Goochland Co., VA and died 17 Oct 1808 in Amherst Co., VA.
        • Their son, James Clements, was born 24 Sep 1757 in Goochland Co., VA.
          • His son, William WR Clements, was born in 1788 in VA and died in Aug 1870. His wife, Lettus Holloday, was born about 1785 in VA and died after 1870.
            • Their son, William Clements, was born 9 Feb 1821 in Tipton Co., TN and died 4 Nov 1888 near Drummonds, Tipton Co., TN. His wife, Adeline A. Weaver, was born in 1832 in Tipton Co., TN and died there 10 Feb 1864.
              • Their son, James Brown Clements, was born 27 Feb 1861 in Tipton Co., TN and died 16 Apr 1938 in Montgomery, AL. His weife, Sarah "Sally" Elizabeth Knox, was born 12 Jan 1864 and died 22 Mar 1958 at Marbury, Autauga Co., AL.
                • Their son, John Brown Lafayette Clements, was born 17 Oct 1895 at Selma, Dallas Co., AL and died 16 Jun 1977 in MD.
  • TEST # M115363 --
  • John Martin, died between 16 Dec 1741 and 13 May 1762 in New Kent Co., VA. He married Sarah.
    • Their son, Henry Martin, was born on or before 18 Aug 1708 in St. Peters Parish, New Kent Co., VA. He died in Albemarle Co., VA before 13 Oct 1757. He was married to Ann at the time of his death, but it is not known if she was the mother of his children.
      • Their son, John Martin, was born about 1730 in Albemarle, VA, and died in Amherst Co., VA in 1815. He married Mary.
        • Their son, Abraham Martin, was born in Albemarle Co., VA in 1768 and died in Amherst Co., VA in Aug 1840. After the death of his wife, Abraham had a son by a slave named Caroline.
          • Their son, James Powell, was born 17 Feb 1838 in Amherst Co., VA and was raised by his half-sister Polly and her husband, Jesse Clements, and given the surname of Clements. James Powell Clements died 26 Jun 1912 in New Glasgow, Amherst Co., VA. He married Malinda Victoria Henson 15 Sep 1859, who was born in 1839 and died in New Glasgow, Amherst Co., VA c1933. Their children were: Bettie Anne, David Loving, Joella, James Cary, and Ida M.
  • TEST # M55261 --
  • It is believed that the father of Samuel below was: Beverly Martin b. 1796 Henry Cty., KY. m1. December 31, 1821 Henry Cty., KY to Hannah Thorn b. abt. 1800 Henry Cty., KY to Samuel & Neltje Thorn.
    • Their son, Samuel Holly Martin, b. April 18, 1821 Shelby County, Kentucky to Beverly & Hanna Martin d. Dec. 4, 1899 Bellflower, Illinois m. June 25, 1846 Grayville, Illinois to Mary Jane Hughes b. Jan. 7, 1829 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Thomas & Catherine Hughes d. June 6, 1903 Carmi, Illinois.
      • Their son, Charles Henry Martin, Major General and Governor of Oregon. b. Oct. 1, 1863 Albion, Illinois to Samuel & Mary Martin d. Sept. 22, 1946 Portland, Oregon m. Apr. 15, 1897 Portland, Oregon to Louise Jane Hughes b. April 15, 1868 Ashland, Pennsylvania to Ellis & Sallie Hughes d. Dec. 24, 1954 Portland, Oregon.
  • TEST # M67906 --
  • The father of the below, Walter Houston Martin, is believed to be Daniel or Benjamin Martin.
    • His son, Walter Houston Martin, was born about 1879 in Virginia and was living in Jeffersonville, Tazewell Co., VA in the Census of 1930. His wife, Rosa Belle Combs. was born about 1887 in Virginia.
  • TEST # M37318 --
  • Alexander Lane martin was born on 26 Dec 1855 in Tennessee and died on 6 Apr 1936 in Florence, Ravalli Co., Montana. He married, first, Nancy Ann Elliot in 1875 in Jefferson Co., MO, and, second, Nancy Jane Eaves on 23 Mar 1896 at Hillsboro, Jefferson Co., MO. She was born on 22 Mar 1857 in Dent Co., MO and died in Mar 1932 in Hamilton, Ravalli Co., MT.
    • Alexander & Nancy Ann's son, Elisha B. Martin, was born in 1876 in Dent or St. Francois Co., MO and died on 10 Jul 1959 in Florence, Ravalli Co., MT. He married Grace Jenny Peters in St. Francois or Dent Co., MO.
      • Their son, Gaither Robert Martin was born in 1902 in Victor, Ravalli Co., MT and married Clara May Tillmanns.
  • TEST # M127292 --
  • John Martin was born in 1813 in AL and married Sarah Scott, who was born in 17 Dec 1816 in IN and died in 27 Jan 1859 in AL.
    • Their son, James David Martin, was born 7 Nov 1859 Limestone Co., AL and died 17 Jan 1917 at Farmersville, Collin Co., TX. He married Susan Emma Hargrove 12 Aug 1858 in Limestone Co., AL. She was born 25 Apr 1839 in Limestone Co., AL and died 19 Oct 1933 in Collin Co., TX.
      • Their son, John Wesley Martin, was born 25 Sep 1859 in Limestone Co., AL and died 25 Mar 1924 at Cumby, Hokins Co., TX. He married Mary Linsey Petty 29 Oct 1882. She was born 10 Aug 1864 at Pulaski, Giles Co., TN and died 17 Jan 1949 at Cumby, Hopkins Co., TX.
        • Their son, Horace William Martin, was born 7 Nov 1891 at Cumby, Hopkins Co., TX and died 25 Feb 1945 at Waco, McLennan, TX. He married Sudie Stringfellow in Nov 1919 at Clumby, TX. She was born 19 Jun 1899 at Cumby and died 23 Nov 1964 in Waco, TX.
  • TEST # M N6911 --
  • Alexander Constantine Martin was born 15 Dec 1833 in Cincinatti, Hamilton Co., Ohio and died 10 Dec 1922 in Hesperia, Oceana Co., Michigan. Early Census records indicate his father was born in Virginia and his mother was born in New Jersey. He married Martha Jane Holmes 12 Mar 1857 in Adair Co., Iowa. (Note: Adair County has no record of the marriage, but the two families were in the area.)
    • Their son, Abraham Holmes Martin, was born 28 Mar 1874 in Jewell Co., Kansas and died 17 Nov 1950 in Sheridan, Sherdian Co., Wyoming. He married Mary Ella Boles 12 Jul 1906 in Hesperia, Oceana Co., Michigan.
      • Their son, Oliver James Martin, was born 20 Sep 1920 in Burley, Cassia Co., Idaho. He died 29 Mar 1987 in Provo, Utah Co., Utah. He married Shirley Iris Halladay 26 Oct 1946.
  • TEST # M119899 --
  • John Armstrong Martin was born in 1880 and died 10 Apr 1950 at Stevensville, TX. His wife, Maude Taylor, was born 11 Jul 1880 in New Mexico Territory and died 10 Apr 1950 at Irving, TX.
  • TEST # M136583 --
  • Tennessee Anderson b. Apr 1871, daughter of Morgan Anderson and Elizabeth Livesay, had a son out of wedlock with an unknown Martin male.
    • The son, Robert Anderson, was born in Nov 1892 in VA and died there in 1964. His wife, Bessie Fletcher, was born 18 Jul 1894 and died Nov 1981 at Pennington Gap, Lee Co., VA.
  • TEST # M25198 --
  • We have no data on this line.
  • TEST # M10664 --
  • We have no data on this line.

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