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Lewis Alva Martin 1844–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 OCT 1844

Birth Location: Jefferson Co., Alabama

Death Date: 24 MAY 1905

Death Location: Jefferson Co., Alabama

Father: Lorenzo Martin

Mother: Sarah Parsons

Spouse(s): Martha Vines, Rhoda Vines

Children(s): Bethany Martin, Maturia Martin, HarlanHarlin Martin, Noah Martin, Cecil Martin, Lorenzo Martin, Sarah Martin, William Martin

Lewis Alva Martin was born in 1844 in Jefferson Co., Alabama, the child of Lorenzo Dow Martin And Sarah Parsons. In 1865, Lewis Alva Martin was employed in farmer and Baptist Minister. In 1900, Lewis Alva Martin was recorded in the census in ED 105, Palos, Jefferson Co., Alabama. Lewis Alva Martin married Martha Ann Vines, Rhoda H Or F Vines, and had children including Bethany Elizda Martin, Cecil Janetta Martin, Harlanharlin Alphonso Martin, Lorenzo Monroe Martin, Maturia E Martin, Noah Asberryasbury Martin, Sarah Clementine Martin, William Clayton Martin. Lewis Alva Martin passed away in 1905 in Jefferson Co., Alabama.

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Biography

  • Lewis Alva Martin was born in 1844 in Jefferson Co., Alabama, the child of Lorenzo Dow Martin And Sarah Parsons.
  • In 1865, Lewis Alva Martin was employed in farmer and Baptist Minister.
  • In 1900, Lewis Alva Martin was recorded in the census in ED 105, Palos, Jefferson Co., Alabama.
  • Lewis Alva Martin married Martha Ann Vines, Rhoda H Or F Vines, and had children including Bethany Elizda Martin, Cecil Janetta Martin, Harlanharlin Alphonso Martin, Lorenzo Monroe Martin, Maturia E Martin, Noah Asberryasbury Martin, Sarah Clementine Martin, William Clayton Martin.
  • Lewis Alva Martin passed away in 1905 in Jefferson Co., Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lewis Martin's Ancestors

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Lewis Martin
1844–1905
Birth Place: Jefferson Co., Alabama
Parents
Lorenzo Dow Martin
1811–1871
Laurens Co., South Carolina
Sarah Parsons
1821–1852
Laurens Co., South Carolina
Grandparents
John (Garrett) Martin
1784–1830
Warrior Creek, Laurens Co., South Carolina
Elizabeth Martin
1788–
Warrior Creek, Laurens Co., South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Reubin Sr.
1752–1812
Joanna Higgins
1755–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Martin
1720–1778
Mary Doe
–1782

Lewis Martin's Descendants

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Lewis (Alva) Martin (10 OCT 1844–24 MAY 1905) m. Martha (Ann) Vines (18 FEB 1843–1891) m. Rhoda (H. (or F.?)) Vines (7 JUL 1849–19 JAN 1937)
  1. 1. Bethany (Elizda) Martin 1880–1956 m. Anderson (H.) Donaldson 1867–1955
    1. 1. HobartHobert (V.) Donaldson 1921–1986
    2. 2. Melvin (D.) Donaldson 1912–1975
    3. 3. Nellie (Victoria) Donaldson 1903–1991
    4. 4. Dan (H.) Donaldson 1918–
  2. 2. Maturia (E.) Martin 1865–1928 m. Edward (J.) Johnson 1830–1916
  3. 3. HarlanHarlin (Alphonso) Martin 1875–1935 m. Sarah (Jeanette "Sadie") Harkey 1881–1954
    1. 1. Marian (Alvin) Martin 1916– m. Betty Barnes 1931–1951
    2. 2. Susan Martin 1913–
    3. 3. Elizabeth Martin 1905–1957
    4. 4. Sarah (Jeanette) Martin 1910– m. George Marcum –1971
    5. 5. Jess (Asberry) Martin 1907–1971 m. Marie Smith 1910–
    6. 6. Robert (Edward) Martin 1902–1978 m. Margie Townsend 1900–1986
    7. 7. Annie (Rebecca) Martin 1925–
    8. 8. George (Dewey) Martin 1899–1944
    9. 9. Mary (Alice) Martin 1916–
    10. 10. Rosa (Lee) Martin 1921–
  4. 4. Noah (AsberryAsbury) Martin 1877–1941 m. Mary (Isabell) Golden 1887–1967
    1. 1. W. (C.) Martin 1922–
    2. 2. Eleanor Martin 1913–1984
    3. 3. M. (Margaret) Martin 1926–1927
    4. 4. Ruby Martin 1915–1978
    5. 5. Virgie Martin 1906–1907
    6. 6. Virginia Martin 1925–1926
    7. 7. Bascom (D.) Martin 1910–1932
    8. 8. Charlie (N.) Martin 1904–1964
    9. 9. Dovie (Lou) Martin 1907–1983
    10. 10. Mary (Lou) Martin 1920–
  5. 5. Cecil (Janetta) Martin 1885–
  6. 6. Lorenzo (Monroe) Martin 1872–1876
  7. 7. Sarah (Clementine) Martin 1869–1876
  8. 8. William (Clayton) Martin 1867–1868

Lewis Martin's Timeline

4 Records

1844
10 OCT 1844
Birth of Lewis Alva Martin in Jefferson Co., Alabama
Jefferson Co., Alabama
1865
ABT 1865
Age 21
Lewis Alva Martin was employed in farmer and Baptist Minister
farmer and Baptist Minister
1900
1 JUN 1900
Age 56
Lewis Alva Martin appeared in census in ED 105, Palos, Jefferson Co., Alabama
ED 105, Palos, Jefferson Co., Alabama
1905
24 MAY 1905
Age 61
Death of Lewis Alva Martin in Jefferson Co., Alabama
Jefferson Co., Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: ABT 1865
    Event Place: farmer and Baptist Minister
    Record Source: Reuben Martin Genealogy, Address: P. O. Box 302; Morris AL 35116

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1 JUN 1900
    Event Place: ED 105, Palos, Jefferson Co., Alabama

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 OCT 1844
    Event Place: Jefferson Co., Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Reuben Martin Genealogy, Address: P. O. Box 302; Morris AL 35116
    [2] Carpenter's Martin Genealogy

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 MAY 1905
    Event Place: Jefferson Co., Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Reuben Martin Genealogy, Address: P. O. Box 302; Morris AL 35116
    [2] Janice's Martin Genealogy

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