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Absalom Martin 1745–1828 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1745

Birth Location: Carteret County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 20 Sep 1828

Death Location: Carteret County, North Carolina, USA

Father:

Mother: Hanna Martyn

Spouse(s): Rachel Bretz

Children(s): Alexander Martin, Tamar Martin, Samuel Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Littleton Martin, Waymon Martin, William Martin, Lucius Martin, Samuel Martin, Lucius Martin, Absalom Jr.

In 1745, Absalom Martin entered the world in Carteret County, North Carolina, USA, born to Unknown Negro And Hanna Martyn. In 1810, Absalom Martin resided in Whitock River, Carteret, North Carolina, United St. Absalom Martin married Rachel Bretz, and had children including Absalom Martin Jr, Alexander Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Francis Martin, Littleton Martin, Lucius B Martin, Lucius B Martin, Penny Martin, Samuel Martin, Sarah Martin, Tamar Martin, Tamer Martin, Waymon Martin, William Martin. Absalom Martin passed away in 1828 in Carteret County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1745, Absalom Martin entered the world in Carteret County, North Carolina, USA, born to Unknown Negro And Hanna Martyn.
  • In 1810, Absalom Martin resided in Whitock River, Carteret, North Carolina, United St.
  • Absalom Martin married Rachel Bretz, and had children including Absalom Martin Jr, Alexander Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Francis Martin, Littleton Martin, Lucius B Martin, Lucius B Martin, Penny Martin, Samuel Martin, Sarah Martin, Tamar Martin, Tamer Martin, Waymon Martin, William Martin.
  • Absalom Martin passed away in 1828 in Carteret County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hanna Martyn
1703–
Birth Location: Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA
HM

Spouses(s)

Rachel Bretz
1743–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
RB

Children(s)

Alexander Martin
1765–
Birth Location: Carteret County, North Carolina, USA
AM
Tamar Martin
1766–
Birth Location: North Carolina
TM
Samuel Martin
1769–
Birth Location: North Carolina
SM
Elizabeth Martin
1776–
Birth Location: Craven County, North Carolina
EM
Littleton Martin
1794–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
LM
Waymon Martin
1778–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
WM
William Martin
1805–1889
Birth Location: Blades, NC
WM
Lucius Martin
1777–
Birth Location: North Carolina
LM
Samuel Martin
1776–
Birth Location: –
SM
Lucius Martin
1807–1849
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
LM
Absalom Jr.
1776–1794
Birth Location: North Carolina
AJ

Absalom Martin's Ancestors

Self
Absalom Martin
1745–1828
Birth Place: Carteret County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Hanna Martyn
1703–
Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Jean Martyn
1675–1756
France
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Absalom Martin's Descendants

1.
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Absalom Martin (1745–20 Sep 1828) m. Rachel Bretz (1743–)
  1. 1. Alexander Martin 1765–
  2. 2. Tamar Martin 1766–
  3. 3. Samuel Martin 1769–
  4. 4. Elizabeth Martin 1776–
  5. 5. Littleton Martin 1794–
  6. 6. Waymon Martin 1778–
  7. 7. William Martin 1805–1889
  8. 8. Lucius (B.) Martin 1777–
  9. 9. Samuel Martin 1776–
  10. 10. Lucius (B) Martin 1807–1849
  11. 11. Absalom (Martin) Jr. 1776–1794 m. Phebe Thornon 1758–
    1. 1. Lucius (B "L. B." Martin) Sr 1810– m. Hannah Martin 1812–
      1. 1. Henry Martin 1855–1939
      2. 2. Emily Martin 1840–
      3. 3. Willis Martin 1836–
      4. 4. Samuel Martin 1849–
      5. 5. Simon Martin 1832–
      6. 6. Garland Martin 1829–
      7. 7. Emily Martin 1842–1916
      8. 8. Lucious Martin 1830–1908
      9. 9. Dennis Martin 1847–1920
      10. 10. Irvin (or Ervin or Irving) Martin 1840–1908
      11. 11. Robert Martin 1835–
      12. 12. George Martin 1846–
      13. 13. Charles Martin 1861–
      14. 14. Maria (K) Martin 1835–
      15. 15. Martha Martin 1847–
      16. 16. Alexander ("Alex") Martin 1843– m. Josephine 1850–1909 m. Josephine 1844–
        1. 1. Lula ("Laura") Martin 1881–1968
        2. 2. Mary ("Dolly") Martin 1869–
        3. 3. James Martin 1876–1934
        4. 4. Manda Martin 1878–
        5. 5. Susan Martin 1880–
        6. 6. James Martin 1876–1934
        7. 7. Manda (F.) Martin 1878–
        8. 8. Susan Martin 1880–
        9. 9. Charles Martin 1865–
        10. 10. Mary Martin 1869–
        11. 11. Lula Martin 1881–
        12. 12. Charles Martin 1865–1954 m. Ida (Mae) Jackson 1875–1950
        13. 13. Charles Martin 1865–1954 m. Ida (Mae) Jackson 1872–1950
      17. 17. Alex Martin 1840– m. Josephine 1850–1909 m. Josephine 1844–

Absalom Martin's Timeline

3 Records

1745
1745
Birth of Absalom Martin in Carteret County, North Carolina, USA
Carteret County, North Carolina, USA
1810
1810
Age 65
Absalom Martin resided here in Whitock River, Carteret, North Carolina, United States
Whitock River, Carteret, North Carolina, United States
1828
20 Sep 1828
Age 83
Death of Absalom Martin in Carteret County, North Carolina, USA
Carteret County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1745
    Event Place: Carteret County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Whitock River, Carteret, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Whitock River, Carteret, North Carolina; Roll: 39; Page: 443; Image: 00336; Family History Library Film: 0337912

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1828
    Event Place: Carteret County, North Carolina, USA
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