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Martin Trantham I 1690–1769 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1690

Birth Location: Staffordshire, England

Death Date: 1769

Death Location: Lillington, Harnett Co., N.C.

Father: Thomas VI

Mother: Alice Cates

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Eppinger

Children(s): David Trantham, Richard Trantham, Rachel Trantham, Francis Trantham, Mary Trantham, Parmelia Trantham, Ann Trantham, Margery Trantham, Jeptha Trantham, Martin II

In 1690, Martin Trantham I entered the world in Staffordshire, England, born to Thomas Trentham Vi And Alice Ales Cates. In 1698, Martin Trantham I immigrated to Staffordshire, England. In 1745, Martin Trantham I resided in Craven, North Carolina. Martin Trantham I married Elizabeth Margar Eppinger, and had children including Ann Trantham, David Trantham, Francis Trantham, Jeptha Trantham, Margery Trantham, Martin Trantham Ii, Mary Trantham, Parmelia Trantham, Rachel Trantham, Richard Trantham. Martin Trantham I passed away in 1769 in Lillington, Harnett Co., N.C..

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Biography

  • In 1690, Martin Trantham I entered the world in Staffordshire, England, born to Thomas Trentham Vi And Alice Ales Cates.
  • In 1698, Martin Trantham I immigrated to Staffordshire, England.
  • In 1745, Martin Trantham I resided in Craven, North Carolina.
  • Martin Trantham I married Elizabeth Margar Eppinger, and had children including Ann Trantham, David Trantham, Francis Trantham, Jeptha Trantham, Margery Trantham, Martin Trantham Ii, Mary Trantham, Parmelia Trantham, Rachel Trantham, Richard Trantham.
  • Martin Trantham I passed away in 1769 in Lillington, Harnett Co., N.C..

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas VI
1621–1690
Birth Location: Beaudesert, Warwickshire, England
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Alice Cates
1664–
Birth Location: Great Walsingham, Norfolk, England
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Eppinger
1695–1785
Birth Location: Kongen, Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Children(s)

David Trantham
1735–1784
Birth Location: Cumberland Co., North Carolina
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Richard Trantham
1719–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Rachel Trantham
1718–
Birth Location: North Carolina
RT
Francis Trantham
1717–
Birth Location: North Carolina
FT
Mary Trantham
1715–
Birth Location: North Carolina
MT
Parmelia Trantham
1716–1824
Birth Location: North Carolina
PT
Ann Trantham
1714–
Birth Location: North Carolina
AT
Margery Trantham
1713–
Birth Location: North Carolina
MT
Jeptha Trantham
1711–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JT
Martin II
1730–1783
Birth Location: Harnett Co., North Carolina
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Martin I's Ancestors

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Martin I
1690–1769
Birth Place: Staffordshire, England
Parents
Thomas Trentham VI
1621–1690
Beaudesert, Warwickshire, England
Alice ("Ales") Cates
1664–
Great Walsingham, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
Sir (Thomas Trentham) V
1592–1628
Rocester, Staffordshire, England
Lady (Prudence) Eyre
1599–1642
Hassop Hall, Derby, England
Anthony (Cates) Jr.
1640–
Great Walsingham, Norfolk, England
Katherine Cates
1645–
Great Walsingham, Norfolk, England
Great-Grandparents
Lord I
1563–1626
Lady Sheldon
1574–1633
Thomas Eyre
1569–1637
Prudence Blackwall
1570–
Anthony Sr.
1615–
Mary Fearman
1620–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas III
1538–1587
Lady Sneyd
1541–1616
Sir Sheldon
1552–
Lady Throckmorton
1555–1603
Rowland II
1543–1626
Gertrude Stafford
1543–1600
Nicholas Blackwell
1550–1599
Senche Andrew
1550–1604

Martin I's Descendants

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Martin (Trantham) I (1690–1769) m. Elizabeth (Margar) Eppinger (8 Aug 1695–25 Oct 1785)
  1. 1. David Trantham 1735–1784 m. Ann Hill 1750–1787
    1. 1. Rev. (Absolom) Trentham 1769– m. Mary Williams 1770–1859
      1. 1. Charity Trentham 1802–1880 m. Hiram (B.) Hall 1795–1865
      2. 2. David (William) Trentham 1811–1891 m. Mahala (Jane) Kinard 1847–1917 m. Kitty Dorsett 1809–1865
        1. 1. Marion (Columbus) Trentham 1886–1923
        2. 2. Ann (Jane) Trentham 1835–1891 m. William (Alexander) McLarty 1833–1898
        3. 3. Irene (Viola) Trentham 1840–1916 m. Sergeant (Robert Wilson) McLarty 1837–1907
      3. 3. William ("Jim") Trentham 1815–1886 m. Emily Griffin 1818–1896
        1. 1. Dr. (Jabez Commander) Trentham 1858–1938 m. Lula (Emma) Casey 1860–1913
      4. 4. Anna Trentham 1797–1882
      5. 5. Volinder Trentham 1800–1886
      6. 6. Delilah Trentham 1804–1873 m. William (B.) Coffey 1800–1863
      7. 7. Nancy Trentham 1808–1849 m. William Jennings 1807–1872
    2. 2. David Trentham 1766–1813
  2. 2. Richard Trantham 1719–
  3. 3. Rachel Trantham 1718–
  4. 4. Francis Trantham 1717–
  5. 5. Mary Trantham 1715–
  6. 6. Parmelia Trantham 1716–1824
  7. 7. Ann Trantham 1714–
  8. 8. Margery Trantham 1713–
  9. 9. Jeptha Trantham 1711–
  10. 10. Martin (Trantham) II 1730–1783 m. Ann Shaddock 1740–1783
    1. 1. Martin (Trentham) III 1754–1834 m. Mary (Magdalena) Yontz 1790–1860 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Martinleer 1737–1834 m. Amelia ("Mealy") Nicolinson 1770–1811
      1. 1. James Trentham 1774–1823
      2. 2. Martin (Trentham) IV 1771–1837
      3. 3. Robert (William) Trentham 1775–1809 m. Lucinda Bugg 1778–1796
        1. 1. William (Thomas) Trentham 1793–1848 m. Susannah Hicks 1797–1829 m. Easter (Malinda) Ogle 1805–1883

Martin I's Timeline

5 Records

1690
1690
Birth of Martin Trantham I in Staffordshire, England
Staffordshire, England
1698
1698
Age 8
Martin Trantham I immigrated in Staffordshire, England
Staffordshire, England
1745
20 Apr 1745
Age 55
Martin Trantham I resided here in Craven, North Carolina
Craven, North Carolina
1755
1755
Age 65
Martin Trantham I resided here in Cumberland County, NC
Cumberland County, NC
1769
1769
Age 79
Death of Martin Trantham I in Lillington, Harnett Co., N.C.
Lillington, Harnett Co., N.C.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1690
    Event Place: Staffordshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1698
    Event Place: Staffordshire, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1745
    Event Place: Craven, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Cumberland County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1769
    Event Place: Lillington, Harnett Co., N.C.
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