Person:Martin Fugate (2)

Disputed Wives

Some sources claim Martin Fugate's wife was Mary Ritchie and others have her as Mary Wells. Additional research and sources are needed to determine which is correct.

1.   Find A Grave.

   Martin Devers “Blue” Fugate Sr.
   Birth 1783
   Russell County, Virginia, USA
   Death 18 Apr 1839 (aged 55–56)
   Lost Creek, Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA
   Burial Neace and Noble Cemetery
   Ned, Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA
   
   Son of Benjamin Fugate and Hannah Devers Fugate
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   born: 1783 Moccasin Creek, Moccasin, Russell Co., Virginia
   died: 1838 or 39 Cockrell's Fork , Lost Creek, Breathitt Co., KY
   Buried in the Old Haddix Cemetery Lost Creek, Breathitt Co., KY
   (WW Haddix Cem. is down further, but FAG doesn't have it listed, so had to use WW Haddix)
   
   Martin was called one of the "Blue Fugates", it's a blood disorder called "Methemoglobinemia". Usually the face will have a blue hue, fades over time, but can last into adulthood.
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   Son of Benjamin Fugate and Hannah Fugate
   Husband of Mary Wells Fugate and Mary Polly Fugate
   Father of Hannah (Fugate) Ritchie; Martin (Big Man) Fugate Jr, Benjamin Fugate, Andrew Fugate, Sarah Fugate and 6 others.
   Brother of Zachariah Fugate, Charles D Fugate, Frances (Fanny) Fugate Mcintosh, Catherine Mcintosh, Eli Flint Fugate and 2 others.
   
   https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148422367/martin_devers_fugate