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Col. James B Martin 1740–1811 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1740

Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 30 May 1811

Death Location: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States

Father: Pvt. (farmer)

Mother: Phylis Maiden

Spouse(s): Nancy Oglesby

Children(s): Zachariah Martin

The story of Col. James B Martin began in 1740 in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States. Col. James B Martin married Nancy Ann Oglesby, and had children including Zachariah Martin. Col. James B Martin passed away in 1811 in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Col. James B Martin began in 1740 in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States.
  • Col. James B Martin married Nancy Ann Oglesby, and had children including Zachariah Martin.
  • Col. James B Martin passed away in 1811 in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States.

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Children(s)

Col. Martin's Ancestors

Self
Col. Martin
1740–1811
Birth Place: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Parents
Pvt. Isaac Martin (farmer)
1699–1775
Caroline, Virginia, United States
Phylis ((Fillis) Leftwich, Cherokee Indian) Maiden
1725–1750
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
James Martin
1670–1715
Fletching, Sussex, England
Anne Packham
1673–1700
Fletching, Sussex, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Col. Martin's Descendants

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Col. (James B) Martin (1740–30 May 1811) m. Nancy (Ann) Oglesby (1742–5 May 1798)
  1. 1. Zachariah Martin 1761–1833 m. Rebecca Hubbard 1763–1801 m. Eady Walter 1779–1838
    1. 1. Dicey Martin 1820–1880
    2. 2. Sarah Martin 1793–1849
    3. 3. Mary (Polly) Martin 1783–1837
    4. 4. Patsy (A.) Martin 1831–
    5. 5. Elizabeth Martin 1806–
    6. 6. James (Perry) Martin 1826–1916
    7. 7. Elizabeth (Betsy Nancy) MARTIN 1812–
    8. 8. Sarah (** (Muncie)) Martin 1805–1861
    9. 9. Richard Martin 1803–1856
    10. 10. Edith (Edy) Martin 1828–1880
    11. 11. Tavner Martin 1785–1867
    12. 12. Richard Martin
    13. 13. Elijah Martin 1785–1835 m. Nancy Holbrook 1805–1870
      1. 1. Celia Martin 1832– m. James (A.) King 1831–1907
        1. 1. Maranda (Jane) King 1856–1923 m. John (Waldrop) Ingram 1852–1929
        2. 2. Peter (A) King 1879–1926 m. Elizabeth Heidt 1879–
        3. 3. Nancy (E) King 1861–
        4. 4. Mahala (King) "Hade" 1861–1946 m. William (Newton) Downs 1861–1944
        5. 5. William King 1866–
        6. 6. Alonzo King 1868–1911
        7. 7. Francisco King 1868– m. Malisa Shryock 1872–
      2. 2. Mahaly Martin 1828–1905
        1. 1. William (Warren Souder) Sr 1853–1913
      3. 3. Landon (Martin) (Perkins) 1805–1864
        1. 1. James Martin 1823–1899
      4. 4. Benjamin Martin 1820–1901
      5. 5. Mary ((Polly)) Martin 1822–1897
      6. 6. Nancy (Jane) Martin 1826–

Col. Martin's Timeline

3 Records

1740
1740
Birth of Col. James B Martin in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
1811
30 May 1811
Age 71
Death of Col. James B Martin in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
1825
7 Dec 1825
Age 85
Col. James B Martin - Probate in Columbia, Georgia, USA
Columbia, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1740
    Event Place: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1811
    Event Place: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 7 Dec 1825
    Event Place: Columbia, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Columbia County); Probate Place: Columbia, Georgia

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