**Benjamin Martin was born August 15, 1811 (in Montgomery Co, KY or Halifax Co, Virginia??) and died January 11, 1874 in Powell County, Kentucky. He married *Priscilla Hanks* in Kentucky. She was born May 23, 1811 in Montgomery Co, KY and died August 24, 1904 in Powell County, Kentucky, daughter of Jonathan "John" Hanks and Barbara.

Other events in the life of Benjamin Martin Burial : Chop Chestnut Cemetery out of Rosslyn, KY in Powell Co, KY

Other events in the life of Priscilla Hanks

Burial : Chop Chestnut Cemetery out of Rosslyn, KY in Powell Co, KY

Burial : name spelt PERSILLIA on tombstone.

Born : May 23, 1811

Children of Benjamin Martin and Priscilla Hanks:

i. 2. John Franklin Martin was born June 08, 1833 and died May 29, 1914 in Powell County, Kentucky.

ii. 3. Mary Elizabeth Martin was born May 15, 1835 and died August 26, 1911.

iii. 4. Barbara Ellen Martin was born 1837 in Powell County, Kentucky and died About 1903 in Powell County, Kentucky.

iv. 5. Martha Martin was born 1842 and died 1880 in Powell County, Kentucky.

v. 6. Almanzor L. "Sonny" Martin was born September 27, 1844 in Putnam County, Indiana and died March 13, 1925 in Powell County, Kentucky.

vi. 7. James Lewis Martin was born 1845 in Montgomery Co, KY and died 1933.

vii. 8. Rutha Jane Martin was born July 25, 1848 in Powell County, Kentucky and died March 27, 1940 in Powell County, Kentucky.

viii. 9. Vancouver Martin was born March 01, 1853 and died July 02, 1925.

ix. 10. Arminta Martin was born November 02, 1855 in Kentucky.

x. 11. unknown Martin was born About 1854.

Notes

Our Powell County cousins say that Benjamin was brother to John L Martin of Montgomery Co, Ky who was born in 1799 in North Carolina, and that John married Rutha Hanks sister of Priscilla Hanks. Their children would have been double first cousins. Our cousins also say that the Martins were "Red Irish" and came from England and that Benjamin's middle name is James. However, Benjamin's middle name is listed as JEFFERSON on his daughter Rutha Jane's death certificate.

???????1840 Census Lincoln Co, TN--Benjamin Martin and wife aged between 20-30, 1 son 5-10 yrs, 3 daughters under 5 yrs.?????? A Benjamin Martin listed in Putnam County, Indiana in 1840 Census: Males: 1 20-30, 1 son under 5 / Females: 2 under 5, 1 5-10, 1 20-30)??????

1844 Almanzor Martin was born in Putnam County, Indiana.

1850 Census Montgomery Co, KY--Benjamin & Priscilla 37, eight children aged 3-17 yrs. Benjamin is a farmer and his real estate valued at $400.1860 Census Powell Co, KY--Benjamin & Priscilla 48, seven children live at home aged 10-23. Real estate $300, personal property $275.

1870 Census Powell Co, KY--Benjamin & Priscilla 58, Almanzor 27, Van C 18, Arminta 14. Real estate $600, personal property $250.

I spoke with Nora Lee Walters on the telephone March 3, 2007. She told me that the homeplace of Benjamin and Priscilla Martin is still standing. Originally it was a log cabin and there exists a picture of this cabin that I can't wait to see! The property came into possession of a cousin, Beulah Knox, who had the home sided and painted green. The homeplace is now owned by Beulah's son William "Bill" Perry of Lexington, KY.

2nd Generation (Children) 2. John Franklin Martin (Benjamin1) was born June 08, 1833 and died May 29, 1914 in Powell County, Kentucky. He married 1st Cynthia "Tannie" Johnson . He married 2nd Paulina Crowe . She was born December 21, 1843 and died October 09, 1900, daughter of (unknown) and (unknown).

Other events in the life of John Franklin Martin

Burial : Crowe Cemetery, Cat Creek, Powell County, Kentucky

Children of John Franklin Martin and Cynthia "Tannie" Johnson:

i. 12. Dillard C Martin was born 1857 in Montgomery Co, Kentucky.

ii. 13. Newton J. Martin was born December 05, 1858 in Montgomery County, Kentucky and died December 28, 1879 in Montgomery County, Kentucky.

iii. 14. Cynthiann "Ann" Martin was born October 01, 1862 in Powell County, Kentucky and died March 09, 1933.

Children of John Franklin Martin and Paulina Crowe:

iv. Infant Martin.

v. 15. Maude Martin.

vi. 16. David William Martin was born 1864 in Powell County, Kentucky and died January 28, 1935 in Powell County, Kentucky.

vii. 17. Weeden V.C. Martin was born 1866 and died December 26, 1955 in Powell County, Kentucky.

viii. 18. James Franklin Martin was born 1868 in Powell County, Kentucky and died December 01, 1946 in Powell County, Kentucky.

ix. 19. Nancy E Martin was born April 04, 1871 in Powell County, Kentucky and died November 27, 1891.

x. 20. Mary Martin was born 1874 in Powell County, Kentucky and died 1944.

xi. 21. Clara Belle "Carrie" Martin was born June 25, 1879 in Powell County, Kentucky and died May 26, 1902.

xii. 22. Claude Martin was born June 05, 1884 in Powell County, Kentucky and died February 16, 1923 in Powell County, Kentucky.

Notes on John Franklin Martin

1860 Census Powell County, KY--John lives with Cynthia and sons Dillard & Newton.

3. Mary Elizabeth Martin (Benjamin1) was born May 15, 1835 and died August 26, 1911. She married Frank Johnson . He was born August 26, 1833 and died February 29, 1912, son of (unknown) and (unknown).

Other events in the life of Mary Elizabeth Martin

Burial : Chop Chestnut Cemetary out of Rosslyn, KY in Powell Co, KY

4. Barbara Ellen Martin (Benjamin1) was born 1837 in Powell County, Kentucky and died About 1903 in Powell County, Kentucky. She married 1st John Frazier . She married 2nd Jeremiah Jackson Snowden January 21, 1868 in Powell County, Kentucky. He was born 1838 and died 1889 in Powell County, Kentucky, son of James Snowden and Matilda Combs. She married 3rd G M Venters March 08, 1894 in Powell County, Kentucky.

Children of Barbara Ellen Martin and John Frazier:

i. William Grant Frazier was born 1862 in Powell County, Kentucky.

Children of Barbara Ellen Martin and Jeremiah Jackson Snowden:

ii. Verlin Snowden was born October 1872 in Powell County, Kentucky and died 1948.

iii. Strother Snowden.

iv. Charlie Snowden.

v. Olda Snowden.

5. Martha Martin (Benjamin1) was born 1842 and died 1880 in Powell County, Kentucky. She married David Crowe .

Other events in the life of David Crowe

Burial : Cat Creek Cemetary

Children of Martha Martin and David Crowe:

i. Frances Crowe.

ii. Mary Crowe.

iii. Zerada Crowe.

iv. Arthanile Crowe.

v. Frank Crowe.

vi. Effie Jane Crowe.

vii. Emma Crowe.

6. Almanzor L. "Sonny" Martin (Benjamin1) was born September 27, 1844 in Putnam County, Indiana and died March 13, 1925 in Powell County, Kentucky. He married Mary Elizabeth Hylton February 22, 1880 in Chop Chestnut School House Powell County, KY. She was born 1857 and died October 21, 1897 in Antigo, Wisconsin (Langlade County), daughter of Hylton and born Carrol County, Virginia.

Other events in the life of Almanzor L. "Sonny" Martin

Burial : March 15, 1925 in Chop Chestnut Cemetery out of Rosslyn, KY in Powell Co, KY

Children of Almanzor L. "Sonny" Martin and Mary Elizabeth Hylton:

i. 23. Clifton Roscoe Martin was born September 27, 1881 and died October 31, 1956 in Elizabethtown, KY.

ii. 24. Sarah Frances "Sadie" Martin was born About 1883.

iii. 25. Ruth Belle Martin was born October 1885.

iv. 26. VanAshby Martin was born 1889.

v. 27. Charles Risen Martin was born June 25, 1894.

vi. 28. Lewis Martin was born May 03, 1897 in Antigo, Wisconsin (Langlade County) and died March 03, 1913.

Notes on Almanzor L. "Sonny" Martin

Born 1844 Putnam County, Indiana

1850 Census Powell Co, KY--Almanzor age 7, lives with parents and siblings.

1860 Census Powell Co, KY--Almanzor age 16, lives with his parents.

1870 Census Powell Co, KY--Almanzor, living with his parents, lists his occupation as "fiddler".

1880 Census Powell Co, KY--Almanzor 36 and Mary 23 live with widowed Priscilla aged 74.

1890 Census Powell Co, KY--Almanzor has married, no children. He lives next door to his mother who Vancouver & his family live with.

1900 Census Dodge, Wisconsin--Almanzor a prisoner in Waupun Prison, age 56.

1910 Census Powell Co, KY--Clifton Martin head of household, Almanzor aged 65, lives with Clifton.

1920 Census Powell Co, KY--Almanzor 75, widower, rents, can read and write. Clifton & Emma Martin live 2 homes away from Almanzor.

Died March 13, 1925 Powell Co, KY.

KENTUCKY DEATH CERTIFICATE, Vol 16, Cert #7846.

KY MIRACODE 1910 INDEX. Rights of Marriage. Marriage Bond. Picture of his grave marker in Chop Chestnut Cemetery, Powell Co, KY.

Powell County, KY Marriage Register 1863-1927, Book 1, page 308: Almanzor Martin witnessed the marriage of Arthur Center & Caroline Knox in Powell Co, Ky on Aug 16, 1869.

7. James Lewis Martin (Benjamin1) was born 1845 in Montgomery Co, KY and died 1933. He married Louisa McMahill . She was born 1853 and died 1935, daughter of (unknown) and (unknown).

Children of James Lewis Martin and Louisa McMahill:

i. William Martin.

ii. Ambrose Martin.

iii. Sally Martin.

iv. George Martin.

v. Clemmil Martin.

vi. Cornelia Martin.

vii. Johnnie Martin.

viii. Fannie Martin.

ix. Infant Martin.

x. Albert Martin.

xi. Forrest Martin.

xii. Nettie Martin.

8. Rutha Jane Martin (Benjamin1) was born July 25, 1848 in Powell County, Kentucky and died March 27, 1940 in Powell County, Kentucky. She married Frank Kincaid .

Children of Rutha Jane Martin and Frank Kincaid:

i. Plummer Kincaid.

ii. George Kincaid.

iii. Martha Kincaid.

iv. Stanley Kincaid.

v. Sadie Kincaid.

vi. Lizette Kincaid.

vii. James Kincaid.

viii. Benjamin Kincaid.

9. Vancouver Martin (Benjamin1) was born March 01, 1853 and died July 02, 1925. He married Isabelle Martin August 05, 1879 in Powell County, Kentucky. She was born April 01, 1864 in Powell County, Kentucky and died April 17, 1918 in Powell County, Kentucky, daughter of Massingill Martin and Sarah Powell.

Other events in the life of Vancouver Martin

Burial : Chop Chestnut Cemetary out of Rosslyn, KY in Powell Co, KY

Other events in the life of Isabelle Martin

Burial : Chop Chestnut Cemetary out of Rosslyn, KY in Powell Co, KY

Children of Vancouver Martin and Isabelle Martin:

i. Gwendolyn "Gonnie" Martin was born August 28, 1880 in Powell County, Kentucky and died May 29, 1951 in Powell County, Kentucky.

ii. Benjamin Franklin Martin was born September 26, 1888 in Kentucky and died January 04, 1970.

iii. Hanler Stoner Martin was born April 24, 1893 in Kentucky and died December 30, 1964 in Fayette County, Kentucky.

iv. Lillian Martin was born February 08, 1883 in Powell County, Kentucky and died December 15, 1955 in Powell County, Kentucky.

v. Ada Jane Martin was born December 03, 1886 in Powell County, Kentucky and died April 29, 1955 in Powell County, Kentucky.

vi. Irsel "Teddy" Martin was born June 20, 1899 in Powell County, Kentucky and died November 06, 1900 in Powell County, Kentucky.

10. Arminta Martin (Benjamin1) was born November 02, 1855 in Kentucky. She married Jesse Birch 1879 in Powell County, Kentucky. He was born 1855, son of (unknown) and (unknown).

Other events in the life of Arminta Martin

Burial : Chop Chestnut Cemetary out of Rosslyn, KY in Powell Co, KY

Children of Arminta Martin and Jesse Birch:

i. triplet A Birch.

ii. triplet B Birch.

iii. triplet C Birch.

Notes on Arminta Martin

Arminta Martin Birch died after having given birth to triplets who did not survive either.

11. unknown Martin (Benjamin1) was born About 1854.

Notes on unknown Martin

Notes

Died from worms at age 4 according to Powell Co, KY death records.

Record	Source Website	Type	Created
Log Cabin of Benjamin & Priscilla (Hanks) Martin in Powell Co, KY abt 1890	Forces War Records	Image	8/05/2008
Benjamin Martin grave in Chop Chestnut Cemetery Powell Co, KY	Forces War Records	Image	8/05/2008
Priscilla hanks Martin Testimonial	Forces War Records	Image	8/05/2008
Almanzor L "Sonny" Martin	Forces War Records	Image	9/05/2008

1811-1904 Benjamin & Priscilla (Hanks) Martin of Montgomery/Powell Co, KY

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