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Obediah Martin 1761–1826 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Sep 1761

Birth Location: New South Wales Plantation, Amherst, Virginia, USA

Death Date: Mar 1826

Death Location: Surry, Yadkin, Stokes, North Carolina, USA

Father: David Martin

Mother: Mary Martin

Spouse(s): Winnefred Cook

Children(s): Mary "Polly", David Martin, Sarah Martin, Keziah Martin, Alfred Martin, Winnefred Martin, Tennessee Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Joseph Martin, Vianna Martin, William Martin, Reps Martin

In 1761, Obediah Martin entered the world in New South Wales Plantation, Amherst, Virginia, USA, born to David Martin And Mary Mann Martin. In 1650, Obediah Martin resided in Virginia, USA. In 1777, Obediah Martin resided in Gloverston District, Caswell County, North Carolin. Obediah Martin married Winnefred Cook, and had children including Alfred Martin, David Cook Martin, Elizabeth Hodges Martin, Elizabeth Poland Martin, Joseph William Martin, Keziah Ann Martin, Mary C W Martin Polly, Reps Yreps Martin, Sarah Lewis Martin, Tennessee Claibourn Martin, Vianna Mae Martin, William Cook Martin, Winnefred Vianna Martin. Obediah Martin passed away in 1826 in Surry, Yadkin, Stokes, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1761, Obediah Martin entered the world in New South Wales Plantation, Amherst, Virginia, USA, born to David Martin And Mary Mann Martin.
  • In 1650, Obediah Martin resided in Virginia, USA.
  • In 1777, Obediah Martin resided in Gloverston District, Caswell County, North Carolin.
  • Obediah Martin married Winnefred Cook, and had children including Alfred Martin, David Cook Martin, Elizabeth Hodges Martin, Elizabeth Poland Martin, Joseph William Martin, Keziah Ann Martin, Mary C W Martin Polly, Reps Yreps Martin, Sarah Lewis Martin, Tennessee Claibourn Martin, Vianna Mae Martin, William Cook Martin, Winnefred Vianna Martin.
  • Obediah Martin passed away in 1826 in Surry, Yadkin, Stokes, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Martin
1734–1779
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, British Colonial America
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Mary Martin
1732–1780
Birth Location: Hanover, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Winnefred Cook
1761–1841
Birth Location: Surry County, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Mary "Polly"
1786–1851
Birth Location: Surry County, North Carolina, USA
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David Martin
1796–1863
Birth Location: Jonesville, Surry, North Carolina, United States
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Sarah Martin
1786–1864
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, United States
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Keziah Martin
1788–1840
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, United States
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Alfred Martin
1792–1860
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, USA
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Winnefred Martin
1798–1857
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, United States
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Tennessee Martin
1804–1861
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, United States
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Elizabeth Martin
1802–1886
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, United States
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Elizabeth Martin
1782–1831
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Joseph Martin
1794–1863
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, USA
JM
Vianna Martin
1792–1865
Birth Location: Surry County, North Carolina, USA
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William Martin
1790–1863
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, USA
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Reps Martin
1805–1846
Birth Location: –
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Obediah Martin's Ancestors

Self
Obediah Martin
1761–1826
Birth Place: New South Wales Plantation, Amherst, Virginia, USA
Parents
David Martin
1734–1779
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, British Colonial America
Mary (Mann) Martin
1732–1780
Hanover, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
James (M) Martin
1699–1775
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, British Colonial America
Elizabeth Crawford
1699–1771
Amherst County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Obediah Martin's Descendants

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Obediah Martin (26 Sep 1761–Mar 1826) m. Winnefred Cook (25 Mar 1761–25 Mar 1841)
  1. 1. Mary (C W Martin) "Polly" 1786–1851 m. Barrett (Lewis) Martin 1784–1840
    1. 1. Amos Martin 1806–1870 m. Sarah (C) Truett 1818–1868
      1. 1. James (W) Martin 1838–1902 m. Sarah (Vandeveer) "Sallie" 1846–1935 m. Elizabeth King 1846–1875
        1. 1. Kate Martin 1871–1900 m. John (Edward) Brown 1865–1933
        2. 2. Ida (P.) Martin 1872–1960
        3. 3. Adelia (J) Martin 1869–1914
        4. 4. Harvey (Amos) Martin 1867–1941
      2. 2. Caleb Martin 1848–1913
      3. 3. Elijah Martin 1846–1912
      4. 4. Thomas Martin 1859–1920
      5. 5. Jane Martin 1841–1906
      6. 6. Elizabeth Martin 1839–
      7. 7. Samuel Martin 1852–1912
      8. 8. Catherine Martin 1855–
      9. 9. Sarah Martin 1853–
      10. 10. Mary Martin 1854–
      11. 11. Charles Martin 1849–
    2. 2. John (Irving) Martin 1834–1910
    3. 3. Wilson (N) Martin 1828–1880
    4. 4. Jesse (Alexander) Martin 1830–1890
    5. 5. David (Lewis) Martin 1810–1860 m. Nancy Gilbert 1821–
      1. 1. Susan (J) Martin 1848–1939
    6. 6. Allenette (Altany) Martin 1824–1890
      1. 1. Winnie Martin 1840–1910
    7. 7. Nancy Martin 1826–
    8. 8. Winnie Martin 1831–1891
  2. 2. David (Cook) Martin 1796–1863 m. Hannah Frost 1813–1854
  3. 3. Sarah (Lewis) Martin 1786–1864
  4. 4. Keziah (Ann) Martin 1788–1840
  5. 5. Alfred Martin 1792–1860
  6. 6. Winnefred (Vianna) Martin 1798–1857
  7. 7. Tennessee (Claibourn) Martin 1804–1861
  8. 8. Elizabeth (Hodges) Martin 1802–1886
  9. 9. Elizabeth (Poland) Martin 1782–1831
  10. 10. Joseph (William) Martin 1794–1863
  11. 11. Vianna (Mae) Martin 1792–1865
  12. 12. William (Cook) Martin 1790–1863
  13. 13. Reps ((Yreps)) Martin 1805–1846

Obediah Martin's Timeline

10 Records

1650
1650-1799
Obediah Martin resided here in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1761
26 Sep 1761
Birth of Obediah Martin in New South Wales Plantation, Amherst, Virginia, USA
New South Wales Plantation, Amherst, Virginia, USA
1777
1777
Age 16
Obediah Martin resided here in Gloverston District, Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
Gloverston District, Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
1790
1790
Age 29
Obediah Martin resided here in Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Surry County, North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 39
Obediah Martin resided here in Salisbury, Surry, North Carolina, USA
Salisbury, Surry, North Carolina, USA
1810
1810
Age 49
Obediah Martin resided here in Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Surry County, North Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 59
Obediah Martin resided here in Capt Chappells District, Surry, North Carolina, USA
Capt Chappells District, Surry, North Carolina, USA
1826
Mar 1826
Age 65
Death of Obediah Martin in Surry, Yadkin, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Surry, Yadkin, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
1826
1826
Age 65
Obediah Martin - Probate in Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Surry County, North Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 69
Obediah Martin resided here in Halifax, Virginia, USA
Halifax, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1761
    Event Place: New South Wales Plantation, Amherst, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1372.170; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1650-1799
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia wills before 1799

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Gloverston District, Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Surry County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Surry, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 522; Image: 303; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Salisbury, Surry, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Surry, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 32; Page: 678; Image: 681; Family History Library Film: 337908

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Surry County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Surry, North Carolina; Roll: 43; Page: 660; Image: 00343; Family History Library Film: 0337916

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Capt Chappells District, Surry, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Capt Chappells District, Surry, North Carolina; Page: 664; NARA Roll: M33_82; Image: 366

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Halifax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Halifax, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 192; Page: 416; Family History Library Film: 0029671

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 1826
    Event Place: Surry, Yadkin, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Surry County, North Carolina, Estate Records 1771-1943; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Surry County); Probate Place: Surry, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1826
    Event Place: Surry County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Surry County, North Carolina, Estate Records 1771-1943; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Surry County); Probate Place: Surry, North Carolina
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