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John Martain

Male 1711 - 1735  (24 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Martain was born in 1711 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died in March 1735 in Goochland County, VA.

    Other Events:

    • Will: 15 March 1735, Goochland County, VA; Will witness by Rene Chastain, Mary Anne Martain and John Chastain. Probated 3 May 1736. Wife Mary to receive remainder of estatesons Matthew & William to have plantation on which I live
    • Will: 12 March 1737, Goochland County, VA; Mentioned in his father Jean's will, as dec'd: I give and bequeath unto John Martin, son of John Martin, my son deceased, a plantation with everything thereto belonging to such houses, etc.

    John married Mary Scott in 1731. Mary (daughter of Walter Scott and Ursula) was born in 1710; died in 1771 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Martain, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1732 in Virginia, United States.
    2. 3. Mathew Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1733 in Goochland County, VA; died in 1768 in Goochland County, VA.
    3. 4. William Martain  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1734 in Virginia, United States; died before 1771 in Virginia, United States.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Martain, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1732 in Virginia, United States.

  2. 3.  Mathew Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1733 in Goochland County, VA; died in 1768 in Goochland County, VA.

    Other Events:

    • Notes: 1000; In the estate settlement of Mathew Martin, in the first year paid out, periodically listed is "Medicines fee" was this for wife Mary Bullock or one of the children?
    • Land Purchase: 1765, Goochland County, VA; 105 acres (patent 1124) from George Smith and wife for 12 pounds.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Upon his death, John Bullock, grandfather of the children, is appointed their guardian by the courts. It's unclear if Mary, Matthew's wife, died also.

    Mathew married Mary "Molly" Bullock on 2 Nov 1763 in St. James Parish, Goochland, Virginia. Mary (daughter of John Bullock and Agnes Womack) was born in 1743 in Goochland County, VA; died in 1785 in Louisa County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Molly/Margaret Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jul 1764 in Amherst County, Virginia; died in 1818 in Franklin County, Virginia.
    2. 6. Elizabeth Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 April 1766 in Goochland County, VA.
    3. 7. Mathew Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 17 Feb1768 in Goochland County, Virginia; died on 7 Sep 1853 in Franklin County, Virginia.

  3. 4.  William Martain Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1734 in Virginia, United States; died before 1771 in Virginia, United States.

    Family/Spouse: Mary Ursley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Molly/Margaret Martin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mathew2, 1.John1) was born on 16 Jul 1764 in Amherst County, Virginia; died in 1818 in Franklin County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Baptized: 2 Sep 1764, Amherst County, Virginia

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Amherst County was created in 1761 out of Albemarle County

    Died:
    This is based on the fact that she was not in the 1820 census with William or mentioned in the 1822 will. She could have died any time between 1814 and 1819.

    Molly/Margaret married William Newberry on 22 May 1813 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA. William was born in 1765 in Campbell County, Virginia, USA; died in 1823 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 6.  Elizabeth Martin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mathew2, 1.John1) was born on 25 April 1766 in Goochland County, VA.

    Other Events:

    • Baptized: 15 June 1766, Goochland County, VA


  3. 7.  Mathew Martin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mathew2, 1.John1) was born in 17 Feb1768 in Goochland County, Virginia; died on 7 Sep 1853 in Franklin County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 15 Mar 1768, Goochland County, VA; The Douglas Register by W. Mac Jones pg. 80
    • Guardian: 1787, Goochland County, VA; After Mathews father died shortly after his birth, his grandfather, John Bullock, becomes the children's guardian. After his grandfather dies around 1787, the children's uncle John Bullock Jr. becomes their guardian.
    • Inheritance: 19 Jan 1789, Goochland County, VA; Matthew and his sister receive their share of their father's estate. Matthew Martin his lot of Negroes, Abram & Nell (Notes)
    • Land Sale: 1790, Goochland County, VA; Sold 105 acres (land his purchased in 1765) for 130 pounds so the _____ Short.
    • Witness: 1803, Franklin County, Virginia, USA; Witness to a land transaction between his cousins, John Vier Sr. (a Huguenot descendant and William Martin Jr.) This John Vier is the son of John & Mary Powhatan. Not sure about how the cousins connect.
    • Land Purchase: 24 Aug 1812, Franklin County, Virginia, USA; Bought 80a from Charles & Gean Morgan for 23 pounds on "the Branches of Runnetbag Creek" next to John Heard.
    • Surety: 1813, Franklin County, Virginia, USA; Surety for Marriage of Margaret Martin and William Newberry (also ancestors). Is it possible his sister "Molly" was Margaret & Molly a nickname. Usually a nickname for Mary, but was also more rarely, Margaret.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Source: Franklin County Virginia, Heritage 2000

    Died:
    According to info by his son Hezekiah, said his father died of "old age" on 7 Sep at age "80 yrs 7 mo & a few days" the 7 mo & few days would correspond w/above birthday, but years conflict. Hezekiah was probably incorrect as to the age.

    Mathew married Sarah Edith Staton in 1812 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of George Staton and Sarah Robinson) was born in 1786 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA; died on 7 September 1853 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Margaret Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1813 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA; died in 1845 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA.
    2. 9. Virginia E. Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1814 in Virginia, United States; died in 1815 in Virginia, United States.
    3. 10. Hezekiah Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1816 in Virginia, United States; died in 1896.
    4. 11. John Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1818 in Virginia, United States.
    5. 12. Elizabeth Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1822 in Virginia, United States; died in 1889.
    6. 13. Mary Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1824.
    7. 14. Anna Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1826 in Virginia, United States.
    8. 15. Matthew Martin, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1828 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA; died in 1911 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Margaret Martin Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mathew3, 3.Mathew2, 1.John1) was born in 1813 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA; died in 1845 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Peter remained in 1845 so Margaret probably died 1844/1845 Youngest child was born around this time, it's possible she died in childbirth & Peter remarried right away because he needed a mother for his infant child.

    Margaret married Peter Via on 29 Oct 1833 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA. Peter (son of Josiah Via and Rachel Hale) was born in 1813 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA; died on 9 Oct 1854 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. William Via  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1834 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA.
    2. 17. Amanda Viers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1835 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA; died in 1890 in Russell County, Virginia, USA.
    3. 18. Madison Via  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1836 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA; died on 12 August 1908 in Virginia, United States.
    4. 19. Lavina Via  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA.
    5. 20. Mary J. Via  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1845 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA.

  2. 9.  Virginia E. Martin Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mathew3, 3.Mathew2, 1.John1) was born in 1814 in Virginia, United States; died in 1815 in Virginia, United States.

  3. 10.  Hezekiah Martin Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mathew3, 3.Mathew2, 1.John1) was born in 1816 in Virginia, United States; died in 1896.

    Hezekiah married Sarah "Sally" Allen on 16 Jun 1846 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  John Martin Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mathew3, 3.Mathew2, 1.John1) was born in 1818 in Virginia, United States.

  5. 12.  Elizabeth Martin Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mathew3, 3.Mathew2, 1.John1) was born in 1822 in Virginia, United States; died in 1889.

    Family/Spouse: Joesph Jarrell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Mary Martin Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mathew3, 3.Mathew2, 1.John1) was born in 1824.

  7. 14.  Anna Martin Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mathew3, 3.Mathew2, 1.John1) was born in 1826 in Virginia, United States.

    Family/Spouse: John Jarrell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Matthew Martin, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (7.Mathew3, 3.Mathew2, 1.John1) was born in 1828 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA; died in 1911 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA.

    Matthew married Conelia "Nellie" Underwood on 1 June 1848 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]




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