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Reverend William Martin 1729–1807 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 May 1729

Birth Location: Ballyspallen, Londonderry, Ireland

Death Date: 13 Jan 1807

Death Location: Chester Township, Chester County, South Carolina, United States

Father: David Martine

Mother: Mary (**)

Spouse(s): Mary Berkley

Children(s): James Martin

In 1729, Reverend William Martin entered the world in Ballyspallen, Londonderry, Ireland, born to David Martine And Mary Higgins. Reverend William Martin married Mary Berkley, and had children including James Martin. Reverend William Martin passed away in 1807 in Chester Township, Chester County, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1729, Reverend William Martin entered the world in Ballyspallen, Londonderry, Ireland, born to David Martine And Mary Higgins.
  • Reverend William Martin married Mary Berkley, and had children including James Martin.
  • Reverend William Martin passed away in 1807 in Chester Township, Chester County, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Martine
1700–1786
Birth Location: Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Mary (**)
1700–
Birth Location: Antrim, Antrim, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Mary Berkley
1733–1796
Birth Location: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Children(s)

James Martin
1761–1844
Birth Location: Parish of Drumaull, County Down, Derry, Ulster, Ireland, United Kingdom
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Reverend Martin's Ancestors

Self
Reverend Martin
1729–1807
Birth Place: Ballyspallen, Londonderry, Ireland
Parents
David Martine
1700–1786
Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Mary (Higgins) (**)
1700–
Antrim, Antrim, Ireland
Grandparents
Richard Higgins
1678–1747
Goring, Oxfordshire, England
Frances Greene
1672–1716
Faringdon, Berkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Reverend Martin's Descendants

1.
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Reverend (William) Martin (16 May 1729–13 Jan 1807) m. Mary Berkley (about 1733–about 1796)
  1. 1. James Martin 1761–1844 m. Mary Graham 1768–1842
    1. 1. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Martin 1789–1866 m. John (Knox) Sr 1773–1852
      1. 1. Joseph Knox 1809– m. Frances (Elizabeth) Duke 1823–1880
        1. 1. Henry (Calhoun Breckinridge) Knox 1865–1942 m. Sarah (Catherine (Sally)) Hornsby 1865–1939
        2. 2. Francis Knox 1853–1914 m. William (Alexander) Ledbetter 1852–1918
        3. 3. Emma Knox 1857–
        4. 4. Lucinda Knox 1868–
        5. 5. Octava Knox 1863–1891 m. William (Alexander) Veasey 1862–1935
      2. 2. Ellen Knox 1821–1871
      3. 3. Mary (Graham) Cherry 1810–1866
      4. 4. James (Calvin) Knox 1807–1847
      5. 5. Margaret (Louise) Millen 1828–1891
      6. 6. Sarah (Martin) Lyle 1819–1862
      7. 7. Samuel (J) Knox 1817–1899
      8. 8. Martin Knox 1824–1894
      9. 9. Elizabeth Cherry 1813–1889
      10. 10. John (Knox) Jr 1816–1908
      11. 11. Jane Millen 1812–1850

Reverend Martin's Timeline

19 Records

1729
16 May 1729
Birth of Reverend William Martin in Ballspollen, Londonderry, Ireland
Ballspollen, Londonderry, Ireland
1729
16 May, 1729
Birth of Reverend William Martin in Ballyspollum, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Ballyspollum, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
1729
16 May 1729
Birth of Reverend William Martin in Limavady, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Limavady, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
1729
16 May 1729
Birth of Reverend William Martin in Ballyspallen, Londonderry, Ireland
Ballyspallen, Londonderry, Ireland
1754
about 1754
Age 25
Reverend William Martin was married in Cork, Cork, Ireland
Cork, Cork, Ireland
1754
13 Jun 1754
Age 25
Reverend William Martin was married in Cork, Cork, Ireland, United Kingdom
Cork, Cork, Ireland, United Kingdom
1754
13 Jun 1754
Age 25
Reverend William Martin was married in Nottinghamshire, England
Nottinghamshire, England
1760
1760
Age 31
Reverend William Martin was married in Cork, Cork, Ireland
Cork, Cork, Ireland
1760
1760
Age 31
Reverend William Martin was married in Diocese of Cork & Ross, County Cork, Ireland
Diocese of Cork & Ross, County Cork, Ireland
1771
1771
Age 42
Reverend William Martin was married in Ireland
Ireland
1771
1771
Age 42
Reverend William Martin was married
None
1773
1773-1865
Age 44
Reverend William Martin was married in South Carolina
South Carolina
1796
about 1796
Age 67
Death of Reverend William Martin in Chester Township, Chester County, South Carolina, United States
Chester Township, Chester County, South Carolina, United States
1799
1799
Age 70
Reverend William Martin was married in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
1799
1799
Age 70
Reverend William Martin was married in Chester, SC (before 1800)
Chester, SC (before 1800)
1806
25 October 1806
Age 77
Death of Reverend William Martin in Chester County, South Carolina, USA
Chester County, South Carolina, USA
1807
13 January 1807
Age 78
Death of Reverend William Martin in Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America. In Martin Family Cemetery
Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America. In Martin Family Cemetery
1807
13 Jan 1807
Age 78
Death of Reverend William Martin in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
1807
13 Jan 1807
Age 78
Death of Reverend William Martin in Chester Township, Chester County, South Carolina, United States
Chester Township, Chester County, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 May 1729
    Event Place: Ballspollen, Londonderry, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 May, 1729
    Event Place: Ballyspollum, Londonderry, Northern Ireland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 May 1729
    Event Place: Limavady, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 May 1729
    Event Place: Ballyspallen, Londonderry, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: about 1754
    Event Place: Cork, Cork, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1754
    Event Place: Cork, Cork, Ireland, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1754
    Event Place: Nottinghamshire, England

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1760
    Event Place: Cork, Cork, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1760
    Event Place: Diocese of Cork & Ross, County Cork, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1771
    Event Place: Ireland

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1771

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1773-1865
    Event Place: South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1799
    Event Place: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1799
    Event Place: Chester, SC (before 1800)

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Marriage

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 January 1807
    Event Place: Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America. In Martin Family Cemetery

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1807
    Event Place: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 October 1806
    Event Place: Chester County, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: about 1796
    Event Place: Chester Township, Chester County, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1807
    Event Place: Chester Township, Chester County, South Carolina, United States
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