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Benjamin Martin Sr. 1787–1845 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 APR 1787

Birth Location: Fauquier Co., Virginia or Laurens Co. South Carolina

Death Date: 14 JUL 1845

Death Location: Laurens Co., South Carolina

Father: Reubin Sr.

Mother: Joanna Higgins

Spouse(s): Rebecca Higgins

Children(s): Levinia Martin, Benjamin Jr., Fountain Martin, Reubin Martin, Lucinda Martin, Milton Martin, Rebecca Martin, Washington Martin

Benjamin Martin Sr. was born in 1787 in Fauquier Co., Virginia or Laurens Co. South Carolina, the child of Reubin Martin Sr And Joanna Higgins. Benjamin Martin Sr. married Rebecca Higgins, and had children including Benjamin Martin Jr, Fountain Martin, Levinia Parmeliapermelia Martin, Lucinda Martin, Milton Martin, Rebecca Martin, Reubin Martin, Washington Martin. Benjamin Martin Sr. passed away in 1845 in Laurens Co., South Carolina.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Martin Sr. was born in 1787 in Fauquier Co., Virginia or Laurens Co. South Carolina, the child of Reubin Martin Sr And Joanna Higgins.
  • Benjamin Martin Sr. married Rebecca Higgins, and had children including Benjamin Martin Jr, Fountain Martin, Levinia Parmeliapermelia Martin, Lucinda Martin, Milton Martin, Rebecca Martin, Reubin Martin, Washington Martin.
  • Benjamin Martin Sr. passed away in 1845 in Laurens Co., South Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reubin Sr.
1752–1812
Birth Location: Fauquier Co., Virginia
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Joanna Higgins
1755–1812
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Higgins
1790–1835
Birth Location: South Carolina
RH

Children(s)

Levinia Martin
1820–1852
Birth Location: Laurens Co., South Carolina
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Benjamin Jr.
1818–1881
Birth Location: South Carolina
BJ
Fountain Martin
1808–1875
Birth Location: Laurens Co., South Carolina
FM
Reubin Martin
1814–1879
Birth Location: Laurens Co., South Carolina
RM
Lucinda Martin
1810–
Birth Location: –
LM
Milton Martin
1822–
Birth Location: Laurens Co., South Carolina
MM
Rebecca Martin
1816–
Birth Location: Laurens Co., South Carolina
RM
Washington Martin
1828–
Birth Location: Laurens Co., South Carolina
WM

Benjamin Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Sr.
1787–1845
Birth Place: Fauquier Co., Virginia or Laurens Co. South Carolina
Parents
Reubin Martin Sr.
1752–1812
Fauquier Co., Virginia
Joanna Higgins
1755–1812
Grandparents
Henry Martin
1720–1778
Germanna or Germantown, Virginia
Mary (Ann "May?" Twelve) Doe
–1782
Great-Grandparents
John Martin
1691–1757
Maria Otterbach
1699–1724
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hans Merten
1660–1693
Anna Wurmbach
1667–1740
Hermann Otterbach
1662–1748
Susanna Heimbach
1662–1708

Benjamin Sr.'s Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Martin) Sr. (23 APR 1787–14 JUL 1845) m. Rebecca Higgins (ABT 1790–11 OCT 1835)
  1. 1. Levinia (ParmeliaPermelia) Martin 1820–1852 m. Toliver (Francis) Lindsey 1816–
  2. 2. Benjamin (Martin) Jr. 1818–1881 m. Jane Martin 1820–1879
    1. 1. E. (S.) Martin 1855–
    2. 2. Elizabeth (C.) Martin 1858–
    3. 3. Fountain Martin 1845–
    4. 4. M. (O.) Martin 1853–
    5. 5. Nancy (M.) Martin 1846–
    6. 6. Permelia (J.) Martin 1848–
    7. 7. W. (H.) Martin 1852–
  3. 3. Fountain Martin 1808–1875 m. Martha Martin 1807–1887
    1. 1. John (Albert) Martin 1839–
    2. 2. Madison (or Mattison P.) Martin 1843–1891 m. Sarah (R.) Martin 1843–
      1. 1. Eva (L.) Martin 1869–
      2. 2. Mary (V?) Martin 1867–
    3. 3. S. (V.) Martin 1845–
    4. 4. Benjamin (A.) Martin 1841–
    5. 5. John Martin 1846–
    6. 6. Martha (Elvira) Martin 1846–
    7. 7. Mary (L.) Martin 1850–
  4. 4. Reubin Martin 1814–1879 m. Matilda ("Jane") Cox 1822–1855 m. Martha (Jane or Jane M. Hanna - Hannah -) Hanner 1834–1897
    1. 1. Esther (Jane "Elsie") Martin 1866–1929 m. Ordfa (or Orfila Fountain) Cox 1860–1926
      1. 1. George (Washington) Cox 1895–1949
      2. 2. Judson (Henry) Cox 1899–
      3. 3. Yates Cox 1888–1943
      4. 4. Blanche Cox 1904–
      5. 5. Lora (Valerie) Cox 1890–
      6. 6. Josie (Martin) Cox 1894–
    2. 2. Cary (Price) Martin 1864–
    3. 3. Benjamin (Eli) Martin 1845–1904
    4. 4. Elmore (Gibson) Martin 1850–1899 m. Virginia ("Gennie") Turner 1855–
    5. 5. George (Washington) Martin 1870–1894
    6. 6. James (Allen) Martin 1850–1908 m. Theodosia Meridith 1835–1917
    7. 7. Jasper (Ray) Martin 1843–1913 m. Nancy Harris 1850–
      1. 1. John (Glenn Reubin) Martin 1878– m. Mary (Pearl (or Pearl Mary)) Young 1885–1978
        1. 1. Jasper (Young) Martin 1914–1986 m. Mary (Lee) Langston 1914–
        2. 2. John (Glen Martin) Jr. 1923–1971 m. Eularene Layton? 1927–1988
        3. 3. Mayo Martin 1916–
        4. 4. Frank (Addison) Martin 1920–1976
      2. 2. Shumate Martin 1879–
    8. 8. Judson (Franklin) Martin 1859–1890 m. Mattie (Allen) Poole 1865–1924
    9. 9. Perry (Conway) Martin 1872–1949 m. Emma (Lela) Fleming 1867–1938
      1. 1. Joseph (Robert) Martin 1910–1973 m. Nell Cheek 1911–
        1. 1. Joseph (Robert Martin) Jr. 1941–1982
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Jane) Martin 1904–1974 m. Alvin Jones 1907–1984 m. Montgomery Wilkins 1898–1935
    10. 10. PickneyPinckney (Hanna) Martin 1858–1919
    11. 11. Alice (Rebecca) Martin 1861–1918 m. M. (Hastings Dial) Stewart 1859–1929
      1. 1. Reuben (Conway) Stewart 1895– m. Janie Brown 1897–
      2. 2. George (Hastings) Stewart 1889–
      3. 3. Watts (Kennedy) Stewart 1891–
      4. 4. Rufus (Hanna) Stewart 1897–1942
      5. 5. Lois Stewart 1887–1928
    12. 12. Clara (Virginia) Martin 1878–1934 m. John (Mills) Wallace 1879–1934
      1. 1. Lewis (Nathaniel) Wallace 1914– m. Arminta Langston 1920–
      2. 2. William (John) Wallace 1909–1978 m. Sarah Cheek 1913–1969
      3. 3. Mary (Martin) Wallace 1905–1991
      4. 4. Lenora (Virginia) Wallace 1906–1973 m. James (McCraeMcRae) Jackson 1917–
    13. 13. Reuben (Pierce) Martin 1855–1880
    14. 14. John (Landrum) Martin 1842–1843
    15. 15. Mary (Elizabeth) Martin 1853–1853
    16. 16. Fannie (Lee) Martin 1868–1869
    17. 17. Preston (Brooks) Martin 1863–1865
    18. 18. Rufus (Zinn) Martin 1875–1892
  5. 5. Lucinda Martin 1810–
  6. 6. Milton Martin 1822–
  7. 7. Rebecca Martin 1816–
  8. 8. Washington Martin 1828–

Benjamin Sr.'s Timeline

3 Records

1787
23 APR 1787
Birth of Benjamin Martin Sr. in Fauquier Co., Virginia or Laurens Co. South Carolina
Fauquier Co., Virginia or Laurens Co. South Carolina
1845
ABT 17 JUL 1845
Age 58
Burial of Benjamin Martin Sr. in Martin Graveyard, near Martin's Cross Roads, Laurens Co., South Carolina
Martin Graveyard, near Martin's Cross Roads, Laurens Co., South Carolina
1845
14 JUL 1845
Age 58
Death of Benjamin Martin Sr. in Laurens Co., South Carolina
Laurens Co., South Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: ABT 17 JUL 1845
    Event Place: Martin Graveyard, near Martin's Cross Roads, Laurens Co., South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] e-mail from Angela Harlan
    [2] Janice's Martin Genealogy

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 APR 1787
    Event Place: Fauquier Co., Virginia or Laurens Co. South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] e-mail from Angela Harlan
    [2] Reuben Martin Genealogy, Address: P. O. Box 302; Morris AL 35116
    [3] Janice's Martin Genealogy
    [4] Ramage Notes
    [5] Angela's Martin Genealogy

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 JUL 1845
    Event Place: Laurens Co., South Carolina
    Record Source: Reuben Martin Genealogy, Address: P. O. Box 302; Morris AL 35116
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