Martin, son of John Walton & Mary Baker, was born Oct 1, 1761 Louisa Co VA, died Nov 13, 1844 Robertson Co TN & buried in Walton Cemetery, Robertson Co TN.
Occupation: Physician & Baptist Minister
Military: Private, Virginia line, Revolutionary War.
Married: (1) Elizabeth Johnson Apr 10, 1788 Louisa Co VA. She was born Jan 23, 1763 VA, died Mar 29, 1800 Louisa Co VA & is the daughter of David Johnson & Mary Berryman.
Married: (2) Chloe Pool about 1802 Robertson Co TN. She was born 1772, died 1802 Robertson Co TN.

Children of Martin & Elizabeth:
1. Simeon born Mar 17, 1789 Louisa Co VA, died Jan 27, 1865 Henry Co TN.
Married: Mary Henry Jan 1811 Robertson Co TN. She is the daughter of David Henry & Priscilla Mooring & was born Nov 12, 1791 Paris, Henry Co TN, died Aug 16, 1853 Henry Co TN.
Children: Elizabeth Ann, Martha H., Nelson, Edward, Franklin B., Mary Ann, George Washington, Isaac Newton, Luther Martin & Louisa Virginia.
2. David James born 1790 VA, died Aug 17, 1845 Robertson Co TN & buried at Widick Cemetery, Robertson Co TN.
Married: Elizabeth Gordon 1820 Robertson Co TN. She is the daughter of Alexander Gordon & Sarah Lee. She was born Mar 13, 1795 SC, died Dec 11, 1858 Robertson Co TN & buried at Widick Cemetery, Robertson Co TN.
Children: Alexander, Elizabeth Permelia, Martha L., Caroline, Simeon, Marion, George Washington & Parallie.
3. Thomas Johnson born Mar 29, 1800 VA, died Apr 15, 1873 Robertson Co TN.
Married: Martha Brooke Bartlett Dec 18, 1826. She was born Feb 22, 1813, died Oct 21, 1893.
4. Nancy born VA.
Married: ? Fisher
5. Mary B.
Married: Bryan T. Nowlin. He died 1857 MO.

Notes:
1. Oct 1, 1761 Martin Walton is born in Louisa Co VA. (M. Walton Rev War File)
2. Oct 1777 Martin Walton was first drafted as a private into the Virginia line 9th division which consisted of militia & regulars. He was drafted a total of 6 times. (Rev War File)
3. Sep 12, 1802 Martin Walton migrated from Louisa Co VA to Robertson Co TN. (M. Walton Rev War File)
4. Feb 7, 1804 Deed - John Baker to Martin Walton, 320 acres, recorded in Court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 281)
5. Aug 4, 1806 Martin Walton was a witness to the Will of George Pool, recorded in Court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 398)
6. Jan 8, 1807 Martin Walton is assigned to road repair/maintenance. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 434)
7. Oct 8, 1807 Martin Walton is assigned to jury duty at the next Court term.
8. Dec 25, 1811 Elizabeth Ann Walton was born.
9. Oct 4, 1813 Martha H. Waltonwas born in TN.
10. Nov 14, 1815 Nelson Walton was born in Henry Co TN.
11. Aug 17, 1816 Deed - Baptist Church from Martin Walton, 3 1/2 acres, given to the Cane Spring Church, trustees of the Church were Meredith Walton, William Sale & Charles Powell. (Robt Co TN Deed Bk M, pg 121-123)
12. Sep 30, 1818 Edward Walton was born in Henry Co TN.
13. 1820 Robertson Co TN census record shows Martin as head of household which consisted of 1 male 0-10yrs, 2 males 16-26yrs, 1 male 45&up, 1 female 45&up. He owned 13 slaves & 3 free colored persons. (pg 26, #6)
14. Feb 2, 1820 Deed - Martin Walton to David J. Walton, 60 acres. (Robt Co TN Deed Book P, pg 407-409)
15. Jun 30, 1820 Franklin B. was born in Henry Co TN.
16. Feb 1821 Deed - Martin Walton to David Walton. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 6, pg 203)
17. Mar 1822 Deed - Martin Walton to David J. Walton, 40 acres of land. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 6, pg 460)
18. Dec 14, 1822 Mary Ann Walton was born in Henry Co TN.
19. Feb 19, 1824 George Washington Walton was born in Henry Co TN.
20. Aug 19, 1827 Isaac Newton Walton was born in Henry Co TN.
21. 1830 Robertson Co TN census record shows Martin Walton as head of household which consisted of 1 male 15-20yrs, 1 male 60-70yrs, 1 fem 15-20yrs, 1 fem 50-60yrs. He owned 20 slaves. (pg 414, #1)
22. Mar 11, 1830 Luther Martin Walton was born in Henry Co TN.
23. Feb 14, 1831 Martin Walton served as witness to the Will of John Chowning. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 10, pg 98)
24. 1832 Martin's name appears on a list of those who drew a pension from their service in the Revolutionary War. (book, Red River Settlers by E.R. Whitley, 1980, pg 129)
25. Sep 30, 1832 Louisa Virginia Walton was born in Henry Co TN.
26. Oct 1832 Martin Walton & Richard Nuckolls submit their declarations in Circuit Court for the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the Act of Congress on day 183. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk A, pg 6)
27. Apr 1833 Martin Walton, Guardian of Charles Powell's heirs vs James Doss - Ejectment. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk A, pg 57)
28. Apr 1833 Martin Walton, Guardian of Charles Powell's heirs vs James Doss - Ejectment. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk A, pg 58)
29. May 1833 Martin Walton applied for pension from his service in the Virginia line during the Revolutionary War. It is noted in his file that he moved to Robertson Co TN in 1802. (book, Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files, pg 3664, File#3473)
30. Oct 1833 Martin Walton, Guardian of Charles Powell's heirs vs James Doss - Ejectment. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk A, pg 119)
31. Apr 1834 Martin Walton, Guardian of Charles Powell's heirs vs James Doss - Ejectment. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk A, pages 144-145)
32. 1840 Martin's name appears on a list of those who drew a pension from their service in the Revolutionary War. (book, Red River Settlers by E.R. Whitley, 1980, pg 129)
33. Mar 24, 1836 Elizabeth Ann Walton-Harmon died in Henry Co TN.
34. Jan 10, 1840 Martin Walton vs George Bell - the case was continued til next court term. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk B, pg 183)
35. 1840 Robertson Co TN census record shows Martin Walton as head of household which consisted of 1 male 70-80yrs & 1 female 70-80yrs. He owned 18 slaves. (pg 170, #4)
36. Jun 8, 1840 Martin Walton vs George Bell for debt. Martin dropped his case against Bell & court ordered Walton to pay costs of suit. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk B, pg 222)
37. Nov 7, 1842 Martin Walton is listed in the inventory of James Walton deceased. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 11, pg 286-287)
38. Feb 14, 1843 Martin Walton vs John Bigbee - certiorari (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk B, pg 448)
39. Feb 17, 1843 Martin Walton vs John Bigbee - certiorari - Walton is requesting the court dismiss the original & amended petition of Bigbee but the court denied the motion. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk B, pg 454)
40. Feb 17, 1843 Martin Powell vs Martin Walton - certiorari (Robt Co TN Bk B, pg 455)
41. Oct 4, 1843 Tabitha Strain vs Thomas J. Walton - Thomas ordered to pay costs of suit. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk C, pg 7)
42. Jun 7, 1844 Tabitha Strain vs Thomas J. Walton. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk C, pg 66)
43. Jun 8, 1844 Joel Moore vs Thomas J. Walton, A.D. Young & A.B. Young for debt. Ordered by court that defendants pay $699.34 to plaintiff. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk C, pg 73)
44. Nov 15, 1844 Martin Walton died intestate in Robertson Co TN & buried at Walton cemetery. (book, Robertson Co TN Cemetery Records by Durrett, Williams & Reid, 1987, pg 260)
45. Dec 1, 1844 Letter of Administration issued to David James Walton in the estate of Martin Walton. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 12, pg 251)
46. Feb 22, 1857 Mary Ann Walton-Mitchell died in Henry Co TN.
47. July 13, 1870 Robertson Co TN census record shows Thomas J. Walton age 69 living in District 15 & working as a physician. Sarah J. age 32, Julia T. age 14 & two black females Nancy & Mary Payne are also in the household. It is noted that Thomas Walton's real estate is valued at $2500 & personal estate valued at $8550. (pg 193a, #126)
48. Oct 7, 1884 Franklin B. Walton died in Fort Worth TX.
49. 1886 Marth H. Walton-Crass died in Salado, Bell Co TX.
50. Jun 5, 1888 Nelson Walton died in Belton, Bell Co TX.
51. Feb 21, 1894 Louisa Virginia Walton-Patterson died in Memphis MS.
52. Dec 2, 1903 George Washington Walton died in Sparta, Bell Co TX.
53. Jan 21, 1913 Luther Martin Walton died in Henry Co TN.
54. 1996 - Dr. Martin Walton's home was placed in the National Register of Historic Places.
55. Martin Walton is the father-in-law to Elizabeth Gordon.

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