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The object of this query is to find more Martin researchers, hopefully fill in some of the gaps, and possibly getting some new Martin DNA samples.
Here is what we know:
Elijah Martin and Benjamin J. Martin of Montgomery County, KY are definitely related. Their descendants' DNA results match.
Their DNA results also match a descendant of Frederick Martin. This Frederick lived in early Hardin Co, KY and died in Ohio Co, KY. Frederick's descendants claim that his father was John Martin of Halifax Co, VA. I have no direct proof; however, the circumstantial evidence strongly supports this claim. I have confidence that the connection is true.
So, if all this is true, then Elijah, Benjamin, and Frederick have to be related somehow. John Martin of Halifax had a will written in 1820 and proved in 1827. In this will, he mentions several children, including Frederick and a brother named Luke.
A Luke does show first in 1823 Montgomery Co, KY. Elijah was there by 1814.
So what is the common, simplest theme? The simplest solution would be that this Luke is the brother to Frederick and two of Luke's sons were Elijah and Benjamin.
So, now we are looking for other research to help connect the rest of the family; e.g., documents, oral histories, DNA testing, etc.
By the way, another son of John Martin mentioned in his will was Warner Martin. A Warner Martin dies in Blount Co, TN around 1808. Some on-line stories claim that this Warner came to Blount around 1785 with his single brother Luke Martin. So this Warner Martin is almost certainly another brother. But one significant problem remains. He died in 1808. Why was he mentioned in his father's will written in 1820? In this will, John would mention grandchildren when the parent was dead at the time of the will being written. So, his format was not to mention children as if they were still alive when they were actually dead. So, why did this happen? I suspect it was because he had lost contact with Warner. He didn't know his son had died...so they weren't close. Which makes sense, because Warner got very little from the will.
So, I'm looking for:
1. Potential DNA donors
2. Proof that Warner Martin of Blount is related to the others and is a son of John.
3. Any info that could help tie this all together in a "neater package."
Thanks,
Larry Martin
AdAstraorbust@yahoo.com
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