James Martin Elizabeth Crawford b. August 25, 1699, New Kent County, VA d. March 3, 1775, Amherst County, VA b. October 15, 1700, New Kent County, VA d. circa 1771, Amherst County, VA James Martin was born in 1699 in either New Kent County or King & Queen County, Virginia. King & Queen County was… Read More James Martin & Elizabeth Crawford
Many Martin family researchers list the land upon which James Martin lived in Albemarle, Virginia as the New South Wales Plantation. This is identified as the 1600 acres James bought from John Chiswell along the banks of Rockfish River, a tributary off the James River. Many Martin researchers list the place of birth for James’… Read More The confusion of New South Wales – country or plantation?
Several years ago I contacted the county clerk of Amherst County, Virginia and asked for a copy of original will of James Martin. Following is the transcribed document. It is found in the Amherst County Virginia Will Book 1, page 279. The will is written on September 25, 1771 and presented in court on March… Read More James Martin’s will 1775
According to some Martin researchers Stephen was the youngest of the Martin brood of James and Elizabeth (Crawford). I do not believe this is correct. James & Elizabeth (neé Crawford) Martin had eight children, six boys and two girls as mentioned in James’ will (1771) and land deed documents. Other researchers identify Stephen as the… Read More Is Stephen Martin of colonial Albemarle County, VA James Martin’s (1699-1775) brother or son?