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Abraham Martin 1788–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 Apr 1788

Birth Location: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 24 October 1864

Death Location: Rochester, Sangamon, Illinois, USA

Father: Abraham Martin

Mother: Martha Floyd

Spouse(s): Melinda Lewis

Children(s): Henry Martin, Jane Martin, Lewis Martin, Messenger Martin, William Martin, Moses Martin, Margaret Martin, Meschak Martin, Isaac Martin, John Martin, Shadrach Martin, Leonard Martin, Shelton Martin, Jefferson Martin

Abraham Martin was born in 1788 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA, the child of Abraham Martin And Martha Sarah Sally Floyd. In 1850, Abraham Martin resided in Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Abraham Martin married Melinda Lewis, and had children including Henry Martin, Isaac Martin, Jane Martin, Jefferson Martin, John Martin, Leonard Martin, Lewis Martin, Margaret Martin, Meschak Martin, Messenger Martin, Moses Martin, Shadrach Martin, Shelton Martin, William Martin. Abraham Martin passed away in 1864 in Rochester, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • Abraham Martin was born in 1788 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA, the child of Abraham Martin And Martha Sarah Sally Floyd.
  • In 1850, Abraham Martin resided in Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • Abraham Martin married Melinda Lewis, and had children including Henry Martin, Isaac Martin, Jane Martin, Jefferson Martin, John Martin, Leonard Martin, Lewis Martin, Margaret Martin, Meschak Martin, Messenger Martin, Moses Martin, Shadrach Martin, Shelton Martin, William Martin.
  • Abraham Martin passed away in 1864 in Rochester, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Abraham Martin
1729–1815
Birth Location: Stokes, Surry, North Carolina, United States
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Martha Floyd
1730–1832
Birth Location: Moravian Falls, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Melinda Lewis
1789–1860
Birth Location: Norfolk, Independent City, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Henry Martin
1816–
Birth Location: –
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Jane Martin
1813–1876
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Indiana, USA
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Lewis Martin
1821–
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Indiana, USA
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Messenger Martin
1832–1887
Birth Location: Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
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William Martin
1799–
Birth Location: Stokes, North Carolina, United States
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Moses Martin
1821–1915
Birth Location: Lawrence, Indiana, United States
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Margaret Martin
1811–1905
Birth Location: Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
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Meschak Martin
1803–1839
Birth Location: Lawrence, Indiana, United States
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Isaac Martin
1802–
Birth Location: Stokes, North Carolina, United States
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John Martin
1816–1870
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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Shadrach Martin
1801–1859
Birth Location: Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
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Leonard Martin
1824–1832
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Indiana, USA
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Shelton Martin
1814–1832
Birth Location: –
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Jefferson Martin
1822–1864
Birth Location: Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
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Abraham Martin's Ancestors

Self
Abraham Martin
1788–1864
Birth Place: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Abraham Martin
1729–1815
Stokes, Surry, North Carolina, United States
Martha ("Sarah" Sally) Floyd
1730–1832
Moravian Falls, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Abraham Martin
1704–1768
Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Judith Martin
1708–1786
Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Colonel (William) Floyd
1720–1789
Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia, British Colonies
Abadiah (Abigail) Davis
1711–1823
Amherst, Amherst County, Virginia, English Colony
Great-Grandparents
Abram Martin
1642–1711
Elizabeth Brinton
1665–1715
2 Davis
1650–1710
Mary Powhatan)
1650–1740
2nd-Great-Grandparents
john Martin
1616–1673
Maud Marshell
1615–1660
Nicketti Powhatan
1625–1720

Abraham Martin's Descendants

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Abraham Martin (09 Apr 1788–24 October 1864) m. Melinda Lewis (29 Dec 1789–19 Feb 1860)
  1. 1. Henry Martin 1816–
  2. 2. Jane Martin 1813–1876
  3. 3. Lewis Martin 1821–
  4. 4. Messenger Martin 1832–1887
  5. 5. William Martin 1799–
  6. 6. Moses Martin 1821–1915
  7. 7. Margaret Martin 1811–1905
  8. 8. Meschak Martin 1803–1839
  9. 9. Isaac Martin 1802–
  10. 10. John Martin 1816–1870
  11. 11. Shadrach Martin 1801–1859 m. Susannah Edwards 1805–1870
    1. 1. Silas (Leonard) Martin 1839–1912 m. Rosannah (J) Madden 1842–1911 m. Sarah (J) Bigham 1841–1915
      1. 1. James (Leonard) Martin 1866–1934
      2. 2. Mynie (S) Martin 1878–1954 m. Eugene (Printz) Alter 1867– m. William (M) Wooldridge 1876– m. Sherman (A) Sine 1868–1931
      3. 3. George (H) Martin 1865–1899
      4. 4. Charles (W.) Martin 1864–
      5. 5. Nellie Martin 1876–
      6. 6. Leanah Martin 1880–
    2. 2. Isaac Martin 1826–1873 m. Barbara (Adaline) MILLER 1827–1914
      1. 1. James (Lewis) Martin 1860–1928 m. Lucy Farrand 1883–1955
        1. 1. Herman (Shepherd) Martin 1905–1978 m. Ella Martin 1906–
        2. 2. David (Andrew) Martin 1907–1958 m. Nellie (May Ellis Muench) Floyd 1908–1962
        3. 3. Ira (L.) Martin 1909–1978 m. Alice (Josephine) Chastain 1914–1991
        4. 4. Viola (Martin) McGee 1912–2005
      2. 2. Mary (Susan) Martin 1856–1900
        1. 1. William (M.) Russell 1896–1980
      3. 3. William (David) Martin 1853–1948 m. Deckard 1856–1920
        1. 1. Charles (William) Martin 1884–1960 m. Irene (H) Martin 1892–1972
        2. 2. John (Delmer) Martin 1885–1917
        3. 3. Alma (Leone) Martin 1887–1963 m. Garmong 1875–1946
        4. 4. May Brinson 1882–1920 m. Fred (All) Good 1886–1953 m. Otis (Taylor) Brinson 1874–1943 m. Travis Ray 1847–1873
        5. 5. Isaac (Newton) Martin 1875–1958 m. Rosa (Amanda) Rollison 1877–1923
        6. 6. Nora (L.) Martin 1875–
        7. 7. Emma (Jean) Martin 1880–
        8. 8. Joseph (A) Martin 1883–1956
        9. 9. Grace (Ethel) Martin 1880–1882
      4. 4. John (Marion) Martin 1854–1929 m. Mary (Etta) Russell 1865–1941
        1. 1. George (Admiral Dewey) Martin 1898–1960 m. Mary (Ann) Miller 1896–1969
    3. 3. Eliza (Jane) Martin 1843–1923 m. John (William) Stivers 1841–1924
      1. 1. Daniel (Webster) Stivers 1872–1945
      2. 2. Roxanne (Theodocia) Stivers 1884–1945
      3. 3. Francis (M.) Stivers 1863–
      4. 4. Christena Stivers 1869–1907 m. Morris (Everett) Stivers 1876–1940
        1. 1. Raymond (D) Stivers 1897–1981 m. Ruby (Mae) Sims 1912–1996
      5. 5. Laura (Alice) Stivers 1876–1963
      6. 6. Paris Stivers 1879–
      7. 7. Josie Stivers 1884–1956
    4. 4. Martha (Ann) Martin 1833–1895 m. Absalom (Oliver) Canada 1833–1901
      1. 1. Nevada Myers 1869–1953
      2. 2. Susanna Canada 1859– m. John (Hardin) Thomas 1837–1923 m. John (Patrick) Miller 1849–1913
        1. 1. Eva (L) Miller 1871–
        2. 2. Maud (M.) Miller 1873–
        3. 3. Robert (A) Miller 1876–
        4. 4. Nellie (S.) Miller 1878–
        5. 5. Lenna (L) Miller 1883–
        6. 6. Oliver (Absalom) Miller 1885–1963 m. Sarah (Rebecca) Ipock 1891–1935
        7. 7. Mary (A) Miller 1888–
        8. 8. Etta (Fay) Miller 1899–
      3. 3. Stephen (Douglas) Canada 1862–1936
      4. 4. Silas (C.) Canada 1862–1940
      5. 5. Luverna Canada 1866–1946
      6. 6. Sarah (J.) Canada 1852–1925 m. William Croutcher 1852–1927
        1. 1. Rose (Ella) Croutcher 1875–1939 m. David (Albert) Leininger 1870–1916 m. John (Adam Washington) Neal 1872–1958
        2. 2. Blanch (D) Croutcher 1884–
        3. 3. Richard (A) Croutcher 1893–
      7. 7. William (Celford) Canada 1871–1941
      8. 8. Cynthia (A.) Canada 1864–1936
      9. 9. Nancy (J.) Canada 1861–1917
      10. 10. James (L.) Canada 1856–
    5. 5. Amanda (Jane) Martin 1834–1860
    6. 6. John (E.) Martin 1837–1897 m. Anna Stivers 1840–1930
      1. 1. Elmira (Elizabeth) Martin 1880–1970 m. Robert Fulford 1874–1944
        1. 1. Ladonia (E) Fulford 1907–1993
      2. 2. John (Wesley) Martin 1868–1936
        1. 1. Arthur Martin 1907–1968 m. Annie (Lula) Bice 1911–1979
    7. 7. Sarah (Ann) Martin 1843–1930
    8. 8. William Martin 1835–1859
    9. 9. Abraham (Lincoln) Martin 1831–1905
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Martin 1856–1939
        1. 1. Mary (Alice "Mamie") Chambers 1887–1971
      2. 2. Paris (T.) Martin 1866–1946
        1. 1. Hugh Martin 1891–1977 m. Jessie (May) Garanger 1895–
        2. 2. Cosie (Cornelius) Martin 1894–1967
    10. 10. Jane Martin 1825–1892 m. Jacob Hadden 1805–1870 m. Absolum Polley 1814–
      1. 1. John (L) Hadden 1853–
      2. 2. Joseph (A) Hadden 1857–
      3. 3. Mary (M) Hadden 1859–
      4. 4. Jacob (Hadden) Jr. 1880–
      5. 5. Elizabeth (Jane) Hadden 1863–1938 m. James (Marion) Polley 1859–1956
        1. 1. Theodore (T) Polley 1897–1958 m. Hazel Sylvester 1902–1984
        2. 2. Jessie (M) Polley 1904–
        3. 3. Mable (C) Polley 1902–
        4. 4. Elizabeth Polley 1890–
  12. 12. Leonard Martin 1824–1832
  13. 13. Shelton Martin 1814–1832
  14. 14. Jefferson Martin 1822–1864

Abraham Martin's Timeline

3 Records

1788
09 Apr 1788
Birth of Abraham Martin in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 62
Abraham Martin resided here in Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1864
24 October 1864
Age 76
Death of Abraham Martin in Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Sangamon County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Apr 1788
    Event Place: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 October 1864
    Event Place: Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rochester, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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