Alexander Martin (1774 - 1846)

Born 26 Feb 1774 in North Carolina [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Hannah (Guyton) Martin — married about 1798 in South Carolina, USA

Descendants

Died 18 Jun 1846 at age 72 in Ethelsville, Pickens, Alabama, USA

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Biography

There does not seem to be evidence of the first name John, so it has been removed. All known records for him show just the name Alexander Martin. He was probably born in North Carolina. His father died in Warren County, NC in 1785^[1] and his mother, Sarah, married Richmond Terrell in Warren County in 1786. In his will, his father left his land on "Gilkey's Creek" in SC to his wife Sarah. Richmond Terrell later sold this land (the deed is below).

He married Hannah Guyton in 1798 in South Carolina. They had seven children in 17 years. ^[2]

His daughter Elizabeth married George Wilkins, whose mother was Elizabeth Terrell.

He died on June 18, 1846, in Ethelsville, Alabama, at the age of 72, and was buried in Macedonia, Alabama.^[3]

Research Notes

Union County, South Carolina Deed Records Pertaining To This Martin Family

• Robert Montgomery to James Martin on Beaverdam waters of Thicketty Creek in Spartanburg^[4]. Granted to Robert Montgomery. Witnesses: William Gaston, Robert Lusk, Thoroughgood Chambers.

• 12-26-1780 William Lotten & Catherine to James Martin^[5]. 115 acres $100, McBee's Creek on Thicketty in Ninety-Six District. Witnesses: Robert Lusk, Miles Thomas, Thomas Lusk.

• November 7, 1791, James Terrell of Spartanburg to Nathaniel Guiton of Union County^[6]. $50 for 150 acres on Broad River. Originally granted to Hugh Quinn, and from him conveyed to Moses Quarrels and from him to James Terrell. Signed James Terrell. Witnesses: Nicholas Corry, John Smith.

• 11-5-93 James Martin, Esq of York County, SC to Thomas Lusk of Union County^[7]. $400 97 Land on Thicketty Creek, 97 acres adjoining Robert Luck, 100 acres granted to John Steen. Signed James Martin. Witnesses: Wm Simpson, Moses Guiton, George Davison.

• 4-5-1793 Robert Lusk to James Martin^[8]. Bond $150 390 acres of land (2 tracts) on Thicketty. The second of 90 acres on both sides of the creek and Steens land granted to said Lusk in 1767 and "conveyed by the aforesaid Lusk to the said Martin dated the April 5, 1768". Witnesses: William Simpson, Moses Guiton, George Davison.

• 9-27-1794 Richmond Terrell of Union County to John Bird of same^[9]. $140 300 acres on Guilkey's Creek adjoining John Bird, Rydarus Clark, Richmond Terrell which 300 acres was part of 400 acres granted to William Simms and John Fanning in 1761, including the greatest part of Richmond Terrell's tilled(?) land. Signed Richmond Terrell. Witnesses: James Moorhead, Joseph Moorhead, Joseph Jolly. This deed is followed by the deed where William Sims and John Fanning sold the land to Richmond Terrell. Witnesses: John Bird, Wilson Jolly, Alex. Martin

• 2-19-1795 James and John Martin of York County, SC to Abram Smith of York. Debt - indebted unto Abram Smith for the sum of 980 pds. They make deed to 700 acres on Thickely Creek in Union County including where widow Stockton lives and the spring where Stephen Clanton now lives. Signed James and Jno Martin. Witnesses: Dan'l Sullivan, Henry Smith, James Dwevile(?)

• 3-31-1795 Richmond Terrell of Union County to John Bird of same^[10]. 140 pds land (200 acres), on both sides of Gilkey's Creek, half of a 400-acre grant to William Simms and James Fanning joining Lewis Ledbetter and others. Also, 80 acres granted to Charles Herrington and by him conveyed to said Terrell, including where he now lives. Also 50 acres "conveyed by Robert Wilkins to James Martin and the said Martin willed it to the said Terrell's wife". Signed Richmond Terrell. Witnesses: James Gordon, Abram Smith, H?? Smith

• 2-08-1797 James Martin of Lincoln County, NC to Abram Smith of Union, SC^[11]. $490 land granted to John Steen who conveyed it to David Stockton and from Stocken to James Martin on Thickely Creek, including where Widow Stockton lives and the spring where Charles Clanton lived, near Clanton's old house running north where the graveyard is. Note- some transcription error by the clerk? Written as James in the body of the deed but the signature show Jno Martin. Witnesses: Arthur Ross, Robt. Miller, Thos. Gilham. Wife Lucy relinquished dower

• 2-15-1797 John Cunningham to Alexander Martin^[12]. Lease and Release 200 acres, sold by Benjamin Farrar to John Cunningham. 150 acres joining William Simms, Walker's old corner. Witnesses: John Bird, Richard Terrell

• 3-07-1799 Wyly Martin of Greene County, GA to Alexander Martin of Union County, SC^[13]. $41 for 82 acres on Guilkey's Creek adjoining Alexander's own line. Signed Wyly Martin. Witnesses: John Smith, Henry Smith.

• 11-13-1798 John Bird to Alexander Martin^[14]. $200 60 acres on Guilkey Creek adjoining where Alexander Martin lives. Witnesses: John Smith, Dennis Sullivan.

• 4-18-1803 James Martin of Lincoln County, NC & Martha Steen of Union County, SC to John Jefferies of Union^[15]. $1000 2 tracts of land. 1 for 190 acres on both sides of Thickely Creek, Clanton's corner, formerly John Steen's corner, and Dockinsons corner. 300 acres granted to John Howard then by sheriff's sale to John Martin June 28 1795 by John Martin, Sherriff of Ninety-Six District, bounded by Dockinsons, Thompsons, and Clantons. Signed James Martin and Martha (X) Steen. Witnesses: William Steen, Solomon Bailey, John House.

• 12-12-1804 William Wilkins of Spartanburg, SC to John House^[16]. $400 land between Thickely and Pacalot. Granted to William Twitty in 1767, now in possession of William Cantrell. Signed William Wilkins. Witnesses: Hugh Moor, Jacob Guiton. Note - George Wilkins, son of William Wilkins married Alexander's daughter.

• 11-10-1805 Joseph Gist to Alexander Martin^[17]. $400 200 acres 3 tracts. One being where Jospeh Vandike formerly lived, northside of Guilkey's Creek, Spencer Morgan's corner. 99 acres part of 200 acres originally granted to Charles Herrington who conveyed it to Richard Terrell who sold it to John Bird and from him to Joseph Vandike. Witnesses: Nicholas Corry, John Martin

Sources

1. ↑ Warren County, NC Wills A-C, image 724 on the film. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:SQWF-JJ7F-9?i=723&cc=1867501&cat=348019
2. ↑ 1840 United States Federal Census https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/48574?token=tZoi2RfuVWephZV%2FW9Miu5tmBJGBtLWVSFnLzjiVqfc%3D Name: Alexander Martin Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Pickens, Alabama Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 3 Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1 Slaves - Males - Under 10: 3 Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 7 Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35: 1 Slaves - Males - 36 thru 54: 5 Slaves - Males - 100 and over: 1 Slaves - Females - Under 10: 7 Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 4 Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 3 Slaves - Females - 36 thru 54: 1 Slaves - Females - 55 thru 99: 1 Persons Employed in Agriculture: 13 Free White Persons - Under 20: 3 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1 Total Free White Persons: 6 Total Slaves: 33 Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 39
3. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13760909/alexander-martin
4. ↑ Union County, SC Deed Book A, page 39
5. ↑ Union County, SC Deed Book A page 328.
6. ↑ Union County, SC Deed Book C page 83-84. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKJ-GQV5-9?i=56&cat=340217
7. ↑ Union County, SC Deed Book C, page 397-398. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKJ-GQV2-4?i=213&cat=340217
8. ↑ Union County, SC Deed Book C pages 399-400. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKJ-GQV2-C?i=214&cat=340217
9. ↑ Union County, SC Deed Book D page 51 then page 52. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKJ-GQVV-R?i=268&cat=340217
10. ↑ Union County, SC Deed Book H pages 237-238. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4L-YS6M-C?i=549&cat=340217
11. ↑ Union County, SC Deed Book G page 231. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4L-YSXZ-G?i=304&cat=340217
12. ↑ Union County, SC Deed Book D page 528 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKJ-GQVC-N?i=463&cat=340217
13. ↑ Union County, SC Deed Book H page 100-101. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4L-YS6Z-3?i=480&cat=340217
14. ↑ Union County, SC Deed Book H page 105. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4L-YS6C-7?i=482&cat=340217
15. ↑ Union County, SC Deed Book G page 397-398. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4L-YSXM-W?i=388&cat=340217
16. ↑ Union County, SC Deed Book H page 211-212. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4L-YSDG-X?i=536&cat=340217
17. ↑ Union County, SC Deed Book K page 9-10. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKJ-QV43?i=326&cat=340217

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• Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/13760909/alexander-martin), memorial page for Alexander Martin (26 Feb 1774–18 Jun 1846), Find A Grave: Memorial #13760909, citing Martin Cemetery, Macedonia, Pickens County, Alabama, USA ; Maintained by Charles Cox (contributor 46833195) .