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John Martin, Sr., of Giles & Mercer Co., VA
Facts and Events
| Name |
John Martin, Sr., of Giles & Mercer Co., VA |
| Gender |
Male |
| Birth? |
Abt 1780 |
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania[age 22 at marriage] |
| Marriage |
3 Nov 1802 |
Montgomery County, Virginiato Susanna Waggoner |
| Death[5] |
1850 |
Mercer County, Virginia |
| Burial? |
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Laurel Creek, Fayette, West Virginia, United StatesDied from a "fever" caught from his grandson, James Martin (a Civil War soldier). |
References
- United States. 1810 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M252).
Name: John Marton
[John Martin]
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Giles, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 : 1 [b. bet. 1766-1784]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1 [b. bet. 1766-1784]
Number of Household Members Under 16: 5
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 8
- United States. 1820 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M33).
Name: John Martain
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1 [b. bet. 1776-1794]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1 [b. bet. 1776-1794]
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 3
Free White Persons - Under 16: 8
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 11
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 11
- United States. 1830 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M19).
Name: John Martin
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Giles, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 [b. bet. 1781-1790]
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1 [b. bet. 1781-1790]
Free White Persons - Under 20: 8
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 5
Total Free White Persons: 13
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 13
- United States. 1840 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M704).
Name: John Martin
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Mercer, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1 [b. bet. 1781-1790]
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1 [b. bet. 1781-1790]
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 3
Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 5
- ↑ Geni.com: (not a reliable primary source).
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John Martin Sr. and Susanna Waggoner
John Martin Sr. was born about 1780 in Cumberland County, Pa., a son of Daniel Martin (1758-1824) and Mary Keatley (1756-1848). Suzanna Waggoner was born about 1781 in Montgomery County, Va., a daughter of Adam and Jane Waggoner. John and Suzanna married on 03 Nov 1802 in Montgomery County.*
In 1829, John and Susanna, moved from Giles County, Va., to Athens, Mercer County, W.Va.
John and Suzanna Martin "died on Laurel Creek and are buried in an old cemetery northwest of Laurel Creek." They had 12 children:
1. David Martin (03 Feb 1804, Montgomery Co., Va./18 Dec 1888, Mercer Co., W.Va.) married Hester Ann Shumate, daughter of Harden Shumate and wife Elizabeth Leach. Buried "in the Fanning Cemetery near the Alvis cattle scales above Laurel Creek." (Go to Mystery Photos to view pictures collected by descendant Mary Jane Keatley-Keaton.)
2. John Martin Jr. (23 Jan 1806-03 June 1887), married Elizabeth Waggoner (18 Aug 1809-27 Sept 1902), daughter of George and Frankie Waggoner. John and Elizabeth "remained in Giles County and were buried near Staffordsville."
3. Mary "Polly" Martin, born about 1807, married William Blankenship 28 Aug 1827, Giles Co., Va.
4. Daniel Martin, born about 1809, married Elizabeth Jenks 15 Sept 1835, Giles Co. with William Jenks surety for marriage bond.
5. Nancy Jane Martin (03 Jan 1811-03 Feb 1876) married Benjamin Fanning (18 Feb 1809-25 June 1900) on 20 Apr 1833.
6. William C. Martin (1813, Giles Co./02 May 1880, Mercer Co.) married Ann Hearn (born about 1813) on 08 Aug 1835 in Giles Co. William was a minister.
7. Lorenzo Dow Martin (14 Nov 1814/15 Feb 1888) married Susan Moran Shumate (17 March 1811/22May 1848), daughter of Harden Shumate and wife Elizabeth Leach, on 17 March 1840. Lorenzo married Sarah Pack (01 Nov 1818/10 April 1885), daughter of Loammi Pack and wife Jane Lively, on 11 Apr 1849.
8. Sarah Martin (born about 1819 in Giles Co.) married Phillip Kinser (son of John and Catherine Kinser) and Jacob Woodall (son of J. and R. Kinser).
9. Ann Martin (about 1820/April 1855) married George Washington Shumate (25 May 1813/24 April 1855), a son of Harden and Elizabeth Shumate of Monroe County, W.Va.
10. Achilles Martin (15 Feb 1822/21 Nov 1912). His name is also seen as Aclis or Acalis. He married Elcy Scott (01 Sept 1824/02 Feb 1873), daughter of Francis Scott and wife Elizabeth Frith. After Elcy's death, he married Elizabeth Meador on 29 Oct 1874.
11. George W. Martin (30 April 1820/17 Nov 1903) married Nancy Scott (20 May 1820/02 July 1875), daughter of Francis and Elizabeth Scott). George was the youngest child of John and Suzanna.
12. Adam Martin (born about 1816 in Giles County, Va.) He married Rebecca Scott. (See next section.)
https://wva.homestead.com/MartinsWVaVa.html
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