Last Updated: July 14, 2021

Martin Researchers:

Al Cook, Vero Beach, FL Awcookjr@aol.com

William B. & Martha A. (Allen) Family

 

1. Martin, William B. I

Parents:

1831 Birth: abt 1831 Virginia.

1853 Marriage #1: William Martin m. Martha A. Allen abt 1852.

1860 Residence: Patrick Co., VA, North Division, Elamsville P.O. H449:

…… Martin, Wm B. 29 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $450/550, cannot read or write, HOH.

……… Martha 26 yo w/f, b. VA.

……… Lucie 6 yo w/f, b. VA.

……… James A. 5 yo w/m, b. VA

……… William 3 yo w/m, b. VA.

……… Mirabo 1 yo w/m, b. VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H288:

…… Martin, William B. 43 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $1000/380, HOH.

……… Martha A. 36 yo w/f, b. VA, housekeeping.

……… Lucy Adeline 15 yo w/f, b. VA, school.

……… James A. 14 yo w/m, b. VA, school.

……… William F. 13 yo w/m, b. VA, school.

……… Moreanbean 11 yo w/m, b. VA, school.

……… John Jackson 9 yo w/m, . VA.

……… Peter 7 yo w/m, b. VA.

……… Ann Martha 6 yo w/f, b. VA.

……… Delilah J. 5 yo w/f, b. VA.

……… Elvira 3 yo w/f, b. VA.

……… Octavia Slaughter 1 yo w/f, b. VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H143:

…… Martin, William 51 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

……… Martha A. 46 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

……… Lucy Adeline 25 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… James A. 24 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farmer.

……… Murry B. 21 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, works on farm.

……… Jackson 20 yo single son, VA, parents b. VA, works on farm.

……… Peter 17 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, mail carrier.

……… Ann 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

……… Delila J. 14 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Elvira 13 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Octavia 11 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Joseph U. or M. 8 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Henry L. 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Lutitia F. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1891 Death: 2-20-1891.

1891 Burial: Smith Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

http://image2.findagrave.com/photos/2012/114/89079722_133531021035.jpg

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Myrtle Nixon Balderson)

…+ Martin, Martha A. I

Parents:

1805 Birth: abt 1805 Patrick Co., VA.

1860 Residence: Patrick Co., VA with husband William B. Martin.

1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband William B. Martin.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 13, H140:

…… Martin, Henry L. 27 yo single w/m farmer, b. Mar 1873 VA, parents b. VA, rents farm, HOH.

……… Martha A. 66 yo widowed mother, b. Nov 1833 VA, parents b. VA, 7 children with 7 living.

…… Paul, Martha 19 yo single w/f lodger, b. Nov 1880 VA, parents b. VA, housekeeper.

…… Naffe, Frank 24 yo single w/m lodger, b. Apr 1876 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H73:

…… Martin, Henry L. 37 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 9y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Mattie J. 27 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 9y, 1 child with 1 living.

……… Iva A. E. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Martha A. 76 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA, 13 children with 11 living. (she must have thought of a few more children!?)

...2. Martin, Lucy Adaline

Parents: William B. & Martha A. (Allen) Martin. I

1854 Birth: abt 1854 VA.

1860 Residence: Patrick Co., VA with parents.

1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1892 Death: 12-11-1892 Floyd Co., VA. 35 yo w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Wm & Martha Martin.

1892 Burial: Smith Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Lucy A. Martin

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Myrtle Nixon Balderson)

...2. Martin, James Andrew

Parents: William B. & Martha A. (Allen) Martin. I

1855 Birth: abt 1855 Patrick Co., VA.

1860 Residence: Patrick Co., VA with parents.

1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1881 Marriage #1: James Andrew Martin m. Permelia J. Moore 10-06-1881 at N.B. Moore's, Floyd Co., VA by P.G. Lester. He 25 yo single w/m farmer, b. Patrick Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William B. & Martha Martin. She 15 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Noah B. & Jane Moore.

Permillia J. Moore, d/o Noah Breckenridge & 2nd wife Jane Harbour (Prillaman) Moore. [moore]

...2. Martin, William

Parents: William B. & Martha A. (Allen) Martin. I

1857 Birth: abt 1857 VA.

1860 Residence: Patrick Co., VA with parents.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

...2. Martin, Murry B.

Parents: William B. & Martha A. (Allen) Martin. I

1859 Birth: abt 1859 VA.

1860 Residence: Patrick Co., VA with parents.

1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

...2. Martin, General Jackson “Jack”

Parents: William B. & Martha A. (Allen) Martin. I

1860 Birth: 1860 Patrick Co., VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1884 Marriage #1: General J. Martin m. Abbezora Kitterman 4-3-1884 Floyd Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Patrick Co., VA, s/o William B. & Martha Martin. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o John A. & Ellen Kitterman.

1947 Death: 1947 KS..

1947 Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha, Brown Co., KS. (no photo)

......+ Martin, Abbezora “Abbie”

Parents: John A. & Salona Ellen (Agnew) Kitterman. [kitterman]

1866 Birth: 3-11-1866 Floyd Co., VA.

1944 Death: 1944 KS.

1944 Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha, Brown Co., KS. (no photo)

...2. Martin, Harvey Peter

Parents: William B. & Martha A. (Allen) Martin. I

1863 Birth: abt 1863 Patrick Co., VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1887 Marriage #1: Harvey Peter Martin m. Sarah R. Paul 1-6-1887 Floyd Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Patrick Co., VA, s/o William & Martha Martin. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Michael & Sarah Paul.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District:

…… Martin, Peter 28 yo.

………… Rachel 22 yo.

………… Walter 2 yo.

………… Minnie 8/12.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H162:

…… Martin, Harvey P. 37 yo w/m farmer, b. July 1862 VA, parents b. VA, m. 13y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Sarah R. 31 yo wife, b. Oct 1868 VA, parents b. VA, m. 13y, 3 children with 3 living.

………… Walter B. 12 yo son, b. Apr 1888 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Minnie 10 yo daughter, b. Oct 1889 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ibra N. 8 yo daughter, b. Oct 1891 VA, parents b. VA.

…… Starr, William E. 25 yo boarder, b. Sept 1874 VA, parents b. VA, mail carrier. [starr]

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H67:

…… Martin, Harvey P. 47 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 25y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Sarah R. 41 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 25y, 3 children with 3 living.

………… Walter B. 22 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, public school teacher.

………… Minnie A. 20 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ibra B. 18 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 93, H12:

…… Martin, Harvey P. 57 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Sarah R. 51 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Minnie A. 31 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ibra N. 28 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

Marriage #2: Louaddie unknown.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, north end Court House District 6, H22:

…… Martin, Harvey P. 66 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 24 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

………… Louaddie 52 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 47 yo when 1st married.

………… Minnie A. 38 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Ibra N. 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1940:

1947 Death: 1947.

1947 Burial: Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (pg114)

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(src: Find A grave; photo added by Sharon Shockey Wetzel)

......+ Martin, Sarah Rachel

Parents: Michael Jackson & Sarah R. (Palmer) Paul. [paul]

1868 Birth: 10-3-1868 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Harvey Peter Paul.

1921 Death: 5-20-1921.

1921 Burial: Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (pg114)

Sarah Rachel <i>Paul</i> Martin

(src: Find A grave; photo added by Sharon Shockey Wetzel)

......3. Martin, Walter B.

Parents: Harvey Peter & Sarah Rachel (Paul) Martin.

1888 Birth: Apr 1888 VA.

1890, 1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

......3. Martin, Minnie A.

Parents: Harvey Peter & Sarah Rachel (Paul) Martin.

1889 Birth: 10-23-1889 VA.

1890, 1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1933 Death:. 3-17-1933

1933 Burial: Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (pg114)

Minnie A Martin

(src: Find A grave; photo added by Sharon Shockey Wetzel)

......3. Martin, Ibra Nettie

Parents: Harvey Peter & Sarah Rachel (Paul) Martin.

1891 Birth: 10-30-1891 VA.

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920 Marriage #1: Ibra N. Martin m. William Wallace Bower 6-3-1920 Floyd Co., VA. She 28 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o H. P. & Rachel Martin. (need to look at again FCVA1920_0080)

1923 Death: 4-14-1923

1923 Burial: Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (pg114)

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by bower-va-genealogy)

...2. Martin, Martha Ann

Parents: William B. & Martha A. (Allen) Martin.

1864 Birth: 2-10-1864 Patrick Co., VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1887 Marriage #1: Martha Ann Martin m. James B. Smith 4-23-1887 Floyd Co., VA. He 28 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o George & Caterine F. Smith. She 23 yo single w/f, b. Patrick Co., VA, d/o William B. & Martha Martin.

James Bennet Smith, 1859-1927, s/o George & Catherine Frances (Russell) Smith. [Smith_Henry_Catherine]

1938 Death: 4-14-1938.

1938 Burial: Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA as Annie Smith. (with J. Bennet Smith) (pg38)

...2. Martin, Delilah Jane

Parents: William B. & Martha A. (Allen) Martin. I

1865 Birth: 2-22-1865 Patrick Co., VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1882 Marriage #1: Delilah Jane Martin m. Giles M. Whitlow 04-20-1882 at William Martin's, Floyd Co., VA by A. Hogan. He 26 yo single w/m farmer, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Robert W. & Esther Whitlow. She 16y 7m, single w/f, b. Patrick Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William & Martha Martin.

Giles M. Whitlow, s/o Robert W. & Esther (Barnett) Whitlow. [whitlow]

1891 Death: 12-22-1891. 

1891 Burial: Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA. (with Giles) (pg42)

...2. Martin, Elvira I

Parents: William B. & Martha A. (Allen) Martin. I

1867 Birth: 9-23-1867 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1888 Marriage #1: Elvira Martin m. William B. Dickerson 05-06-1888 at the bride's father's, Floyd Co., VA by William H. Naff. He 28 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Frances Dickerson. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William & Martha Martin.

William B. Dickerson, s/o John & Frances (Dick) Dickerson. [Dickerson_Elizabeth_Moral]I

1966 Death: 4-9-1966 Alleghany County Hospital, Sparta, Alleghany Co., NC. Elvira Martin Dickerson, 99 yo widowed resident of Oxford Street, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA. Husband: William Dickerson. Father: William Martin. Mother: Martha Allen. Born 4-9-1966 Floyd Co., VA. Informant: C.L. Smith of Galax, VA. COD: lobar pneumonia. Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Note: Her will was written 7-10-1959 & probated 5-17-1966, Will Book 8, pg 247.

1966 Burial: Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA. (with William) pg 38.

...2. Martin, Octavia Slaughter “Tavie”

Parents: William B. & Martha A. (Allen) Martin. I

1869 Birth: Mar 1869 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1892 Marriage #1: Octavia S. Martin m. Albert L. Pugh 04-07-1892 at Martha A. Martin's, Floyd Co., VA by Amos Dickerson. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James M. & Bertie Pugh. She 23 yo single w/f, b. Patrick Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William B. & Martha A. Martin.

Albert Lee Pugh, 1869-1925, s/o James Madison “Matt” & Martha Roberta “Berta” (Moore) Pugh. He is buried in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA. [pugh]

1959 Death: 1959.

1959 Burial: Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will Co., IL.

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(src: Find A grave; photo added by Kathi Flyte)

...2. Martin, Joseph Milton

Parents: William B. & Martha A. (Allen) Martin. I

1872 Birth: 6-22-1871 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1895 Marriage #1: Joseph M. Martin m. Nettie A. Sowers 06-26-1895 at James F. Sowers', Floyd Co., VA by D.G. Lancaster. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William B. & Martha A. Martin. She 24 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o James F. & Emaline Sowers.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H38:

…… Martin, Joseph M. 27 yo w/m, b. June 1872 VA, parents b. VA, M1 5y, rents farm, HOH.

……… Nettie A. 27 yo wife, b. June 1872 VA, parents b. VA, m. 5y, 2 children with 2 living.

……… Virgie M. 3 yo daughter, b. June 1896 VA, parents b. VA.

……… Vera A. 1 yo daughter, b. May 1899 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H80:

…… Martin, Joseph M. 37 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 15y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Nettie A. 37 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 15y, 2 children with 2 living.

……… Virgie M. 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Vera A. 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1961 Death: 10-6-1961

1961 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo)

…...+  Martin, Arizonetta N. “Nettie” I

Parents: James Floyd & Emeline Exonia (Moore) Sowers. [sowers3] I

1871 Birth: 6-11-1871 Floyd Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Joseph M. Martin.

1945 Death: 10-21-1945.

1945 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo)

......3. Martin, Virgie Maye

Parents: Joseph M. & Arizonetta N. “Nettie” (Sowers) Martin.

1896 Birth: June 1896 VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1924 Marriage #1: Virgie M. Martin m. John S. Sumpter 2-4-1924 District of Columbia.

John Shelburne Sumpter, s/o Ballard Preston & Louisa Jane (Richardson) Sumpter. [sumpter]

1996 Death: 8-10-1996 Roanoke, VA.

1996 Obit: Roanoke Times, The (VA) - August 12, 1996 (src: Find A Grave)

Virgie M. Sumpter, 100, of Roanoke, died Saturday, August 10, 1996, at her home. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Floyd. For most of her adult years, she was an active participant in Calvary Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher, and a member of the Dorcas Bible Class and the W.M.U. She was also a member of the Greenwood Road Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Shelburne Sumpter. Surviving are daughters, Jane Sumpter Hall and husband, Harry, of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Janice Sumpter Humphreys of Roanoke 

1996 Burial: Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, VA.

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John Shelburne Sumpter

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jeaneen)

......3. Martin, Vera Alma

Parents: Joseph M. & Arizonetta N. “Nettie” (Sowers) Martin.

1899 Birth: 5-16-1899 Floyd Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1924 Marriage #1: Vera Alma Martin m. P. H. Spangler 7-12-1924 Montgomery Co., VA. He 24 yo single w/m, b Floyd Co., VA, s/o Abram & Sarah A. Spangler. She 25 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joseph M. & Nettie Martin.

Peter Harman Martin, s/o Abraham & Sarah Amanda (Bowman) Spangler. [spangler2]

1995 Death: 6-5-1995

1995 Burial: Beaver Creek Cemetery, on SR730 off SR8, Floyd Co., VA. (with Peter)

Peter Harmon Spangler

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C.

...2. Martin, Henry Luke I

Parents: William B. & Martha A. (Allen) Martin. I

1873 Birth: abt 1873 VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 13, H140:

…… Martin, Henry L. 27 yo single w/m farmer, b. Mar 1873 VA, parents b. VA, rents farm, HOH.

……… Martha A. 66 yo widowed mother, b. Nov 1833 VA, parents b. VA, 7 children with 7 living.

…… Paul, Martha 19 yo single w/f lodger, b. Nov 1880 VA, parents b. VA, housekeeper.

…… Naffe, Frank 24 yo single w/m lodger, b. Apr 1876 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

I1901 Marriage #1: Henry Luke Martin m. Mattie Jane Moore 09-25-1901 Floyd Co., VA by P.G. Lester, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 28 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Wm & Martha A. Martin. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o J.D. & Emily Moore.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H73:

…… Martin, Henry L. 37 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 9y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Mattie J. 27 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 9y, 1 child with 1 living.

……… Iva A. E. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Martha A. 76 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA, 13 children with 11 living. (she must have thought of a few more children!?)

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 6, H16:

…… Martin, Henry L. 57 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 28 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Mattie J. 47 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married. (nee Moore)

…… Wood, Ora P. 18 yo single w/f protιgι, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. I

……… Horace L. 15 yo single w/m protιgι, b. VA, parents b. VA, school, farm laborer. I

……… Charles W. 8 yo w/m protιgι, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. I

…...+  Martin, Mattie Jane I

Parents: James David & Emily Bell (Winter) Moore. [moore] I

1883 Birth: 8-12-1883 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Henry Luke Martin.

......3. Martin, Iva A. E.

Parents: Henry Luke & Mattie Jane (Moore) Martin.

1905 Birth: abt 1905 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

...2. Martin, Lutitia Dollie Frances I

Parents: William B. & Martha A. (Allen) Martin.

1875 Birth: 2-12-1875 Floyd Co., VA

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1897 Marriage #1: Dollie Frances Martin m. John Bunyan Graham 12-22-1897 at the bride's residence, Floyd Co., VA by A. Bryant Minister. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o And J. & Senora E. Graham. She 22 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Wm B. & Martha A. Martin.

John Bunyun Graham, s/o Andrew J. & Senora E. (Turner) Graham. [graham1] I

1971 Death: 3-12-1971 Multnomah Co., OR.

1971 Burial: Hubbard Cemetery, Hubbard, Marion Co., OR. (on stone with John – no photo)

End William B. & Martha A. (Allen) Martin Family.