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     Allen Martin was born circa 1845 at Arkansas.¹ He was the son of John Farrar Martin and Emily Byrd.¹

     Allen Martin was born circa 1891.¹ He was the son of James Alexander Martin and Mollie Eva Williams.²

     Allen B. Martin was born on 10 November 1801 at near Sandersville, Washington County, Georgia.^1,3,4,2 He was the son of John Martin Jr. and Elizabeth Allen.¹ Allen B. Martin married Mahala Collins Rowland on 5 March 1839 at Pulaski County, Arkansas.^1,3,2 Allen B. Martin married Maria Shackelford Rowland on 24 May 1842 at Saline County, Arkansas, Maria was the younger sister of Allen's first wife, Mahala.^3,5,4,2 Allen B. Martin died on 29 October 1872 at Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, at age 70.^5,6,2 He was buried after 29 October 1872 at White Rock Cemetery, Clarksville, Red River County, Texas.^5,4
     The following is a letter from Allen Martin, a son of John Martin, Jr., to William Harrison Martin, a grandson of James Patrick Martin.

               Near Clarksvile, Texas,
               Aug. 23, 1867                                        
                                                                                                                                                                
My dear Cousin:
     Please excuse my long neglect, a multiplicity of engagements came in my way all the time and hindered me
when I would write. Sixty one years ago my father left his home four miles east of Sandersville, Washington County, GA and moved to Missouri, leaving Uncle James Martin (your Grandfather), Aunts Jane Warnoc,
(Warnock) and Sallie (Sarah) Carswell, his brothers and sisters, where they had been raised together; all growing old and the parents of large families of children; theyhave all one since passed away, their children but few in number now remaining. I am the only one of my family (the children of John, Jr.) living. In 1859 Wm. Carswell was here, who was then the only one of his family (the children of Sarah and Matthew Carswell) living. He told me of an old lady who lived near him who was the daughter of Aunt Jane Warnoc and of Aunt Jane's family, beyond this I do not know any thing. Of you grandfather's family your Uncle James Hiram is the only remaining son, if hs is alive. He was living in Natchitoches County, Louisiana, a few months since, you father and your cousin John N. are no more, Cousin Mary Ann was living in Savannah GA April last. I know not whether Cousin Catherine be living or not, she was in 1859. Your uncle John N. died in October 1865, which I did not learn until recently, and in April last his sister Mary Ann had not heard of it. My Grandfather John Martin and his wife, who was Jane Hutchinson, with their family of children came from Ireland to Georgia 100 years ago, they were you great-grandparents, and the great-great-grandparents of Martha E. your wife.
     You mentioned something in your letter that there had been some objection to the union of yourself and wife,
because you were cousins. I must think the cousins very far removed in your case, it is hardly worth counting. It is true we have come or descended from the same parent stock. Removed three generations from yourself and from her and two from myself.
     I learned from Mr. Bryand who is proposing to teach a school in your place that the family of Cousin Martha E.
live in Kaufman County, and I must confess Cousin William that in your last letter you anglacised so punctually that I did not make out the last name (Gallemore). I have heard of a Matthew Carswell (grandson of Alexander Carswell, Jr.) living in Upshur County and was from about Twiggs County, GA. Is he our relation?
     You informed me before the War that cousin Margaret you aunt, who first married Warren and then Orr had
died in Texas some ten or twelve years ago. I heard of an Orr in Hill County, on the Brazos before I left Arkansas who claimed to be related to me. If he was her son you have a brother James living in or near Alexandria LA, which I learned from Thomas, cousin John N. Martin's youngest son.
     If our parents had remained near each other, their families would have known more of each other, as it is, I
suppose you have not seen a single descendant of my father, and there are multitudes of those of your grandfather Martin, who neither you or I know anything about.
     Myself and family would be more than pleased to see you and Cousin Martha E. at our home. We have seven
children. The eldest Mahala, grown. The next in age fourteen years and so down to the youngest less than two years old. I have four sons and three daughters living.
     The war deprived me of two of my oldest sons. Compared with which all other losses were nothing. If I can
make a living and educate my family, it would be all that I should desire temporarily. That the literary and moral training of my children may be such as to make them useful members of society is the greatest earthly ambition I have; Those qualities in man which make him of most use to his fellow man and the promotion of best good of society are most to be appreciated, and such are the qualities that I desire my children to possess; and not only they, but all with whom they or I am connected.
     When Cousin Wm. Carswell was here he spoke in teh most glowing terms of his daughter, her superior
qualities and education, with which all I was well pleased. Now that you are married I will mention that I have a daughter whois a dutiful and loving child, pious and whose education we have labored to mould to usefulness.
     As to my self, my father brought me west of the Mississippi over sixty years ago, when I was five years olf,
in the wilds Missouri, Arkansas and Texas I have been reared and lived since I was 17 years old. I have spent a great deal of my time in the woods, on surveying trips, with no other associations than the few assistants I had with me. So that I claim the qualities of a backwoodsman. It is true that during the thirty five years that I resided near Little Rock, the seat of Arkansas, I had the priviledge of associating with Arkansas most prominent. The Conway's, Sevier's, Ashley's, Fulton's, Cross's, Yell's, Watkin's Rigg's, Johnson's and other noted men, but still I am a backwoodsman.
     Once you and I were free American citizens. My prayer is that, as you grandfather and my father fought the
battles 90 years ago, that won the liberties that their children have enjoyed, that our children may enjoy the same priviledges. So far as I am concerned I am drawing so near the end, by age and a broken constitution, that I have but little to gain or lose. But my children and my BELOVED SOUTHLAND I do care for, and the idea that my country may be again right side up is a matter for which I will ever hope and pray.
     Do you know anything of Wm. E. Carswell:
     17 young men of ourname and family were in the War. Four of Brother John's sons (one killed0, one of brother
Andrew's sons and one grandson died in prison. Tow of brother Jared's sons, two of my sons, one of them killed and one died, three of your father's sons, two of them died, two of John N. Martin's (one dead) and one of Cousin Mary Ann Martin's sons. Seven of seventeen lost their lives for their country, further I kno not.
     I hope that this may be more successful in reaching you than my former letters have been.
     Thelove of myself and family to you and yours. Let us hear from you often.
     
                                                                                               Adieu my dear relative,
                                                                                               
                                                                                                Your cousin,
                                                                                                               Allen Martin
To Major Wm. H. Martin
Athens, Texas.⁷                                                                                                                         

     Allen Lefevre Martin was born on 21 October 1877 at Mablevale, Pulaski County, Arkansas.^2,1 He was the son of James Jared Martin and Mary Douglas Martin.^1,2 Allen Lefevre Martin married Renna Pope on 15 January 1908 at Pulaski County, Arkansas.^3,1

     Allen Rowland Martin was born in 1888.¹ He was the son of John Franklin Martin and Fannie E. Leach.¹ Allen Rowland Martin died in 1889.¹

     Alma Lavonia Martin was born on 21 March 1847 at Randolph County, Georgia.⁵ She was the daughter of James Hiram Martin Sr. and Martha Loucretia Reddish.^4,2,3 Alma Lavonia Martin married Alexander Zane Smith on 21 October 1865 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.^3,6,7 Alma Lavonia Martin died on 1 January 1913 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at age 65.^6,3
     As Lavonia and Cora were growing up and becoming young ladies, Lavonia inherited her mother's olive complexion. One day she learned that a man had remarked, "That Code Martin is a real pretty girl, but Bony is too damn dark." Bony was furious, and disgraced herself by exclaiming, "He's not so damn white hemself!: (Nice girs didn't ever swear.⁸

     Andrew Martin was born on 12 April 1793 at Sandersville, Washington County, Georgia.^1,3,2 He was the son of John Martin Jr. and Elizabeth Allen.^1,2 AAndrew Martin married Sarah Farrar on 7 July 1816 at Jackson, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, [M.].^1,2 Andrew Martin died on 6 September 1834 at Jackson, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, at age 41.^4,2

     Andrew Martin was born on 22 February 1843 at Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.^1,3,2,4 He was the son of John Farrar Martin and Emily Byrd.¹ Andrew Martin died on 13 January 1864 at In Federal Prison Camp during the Civil War at age 20.^2,4

     Andrew Harris Martin I was born on 20 September 1853 at Saline County, Arkansas.^1,2,5,4,3 He was the son of James Hutchinson Martin and Mary Lee. Rowland.^4,3 Andrew Harris Martin I married Anna M. Sandherr circa 1876.^2,4,6 Andrew Harris Martin I died on 8 November 1928 at Comstock, Val Verde County, Texas, at age 75.^2,5,4,3 He was buried after 8 November 1928 at Comstock Cemetery, Comstock, Val Verde County, Texas.⁵

     Andrew Harris Martin II was born on 18 July 1896 at Kimble County, Texas.^1,3 He was the son of Andrew Harris Martin I and Anna M. Sandherr.^1,3 Andrew Harris Martin II married Effie Lucille Fillemon before 1926 at Uvalde, Texas.^1,2 Andrew Harris Martin II died on 4 January 1971 at Clifton, Arizona, at age 74.^1,3

     Andrew Harris Martin III was born on 5 February 1908 at Val Verde, Kimble County, Texas.^1,3,2 He was the son of Dee Martin and Fanny Tegarden Harris.^1,3,2 Andrew Harris Martin III married Dixie Merle Turner on 14 March 1931 at Uvalde, Uvalde County, Texas.^3,2 Andrew Harris Martin III married Maybelle Wolfenberger.³ Andrew Harris Martin III died on 2 September 1993 at Perry, Oklahoma, at age 85.^1,3,2

     Andrew Jackson C. Martin was born on 4 November 1864.¹ He was the son of Samuel Martin and Louisa Hargis.¹ Andrew Jackson C. Martin died on 1 September 1937 at age 72.¹

     Andrew Jared Martin was born on 14 September 1858 at Clarksville, Red River County, Texas.^1,3,2 He was the son of Allen B. Martin and Maria Shackelford Rowland.^3,2 Andrew Jared Martin and Molly Ann Dowdy obtained a marriage license on 8 January 1879 at Red River County, Texas.³ Andrew Jared Martin died in 1915 at Red River County, Texas.^3,2 He was buried in 1915 at English Cemetery, Red River County, Texas.³

     Andrew Riley Martin was born on 12 November 2001.² He died on 22 February 2002.²

     Anna Martin was born in 1873 at Bienville Parish, Louisiana.^1,2 She married James Hiram Martin III, son of William A. Martin and Catherine J. Evans, on 13 June 1894 at Red River Parish, Louisiana.³ Anna Martin died in 1933 at Bienville Parish, Louisiana.² She was buried in 1933 at Social Springs Cemetery, near Hall Summit, Red River Parish, Louisiana.²

     Anna Laura Martin was born on 17 August 1902 at Bienville Parish, Louisiana.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Martin Jr. and Mary Anna Sledge.¹ Anna Laura Martin married Joseph Linford Martin on 14 August 1920 at Bienville Parish, Louisiana.^1,2

     Annie Leala Martin was born circa 1883.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Jared Martin and Molly Ann Dowdy.²

     Annie Lee Martin was born on 24 November 1866 at Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Allen Martin and Huldah Tracy Toncray.²

     Annie Lee Martin was born on 3 November 1878 at Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.^1,2 She was the daughter of Silas Carswell Martin and Fannie Ella Martin.^1,2 Annie Lee Martin married Harry J. Steinmesch on 6 August 1906 at St. Louis, St. Charles County, Missouri.^1,2

     Annie Mollie Martin was born on 27 May 1892 at Sutton County, Texas.^1,3,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Clark Martin and Elbina Lucinda Terry.² Annie Mollie Martin married David W. Thornburg circa 1910.³ Annie Mollie Martin died in 1982 at Carsbad, New Mexico.³

     Audra Martin was born circa 1904 at Bienville Parish, Louisiana.¹ She was the daughter of James Bryan Martin and Annie E. Cook.^1,2 Audra Martin married Bill Ray circa 1920 at Bienville Parish, Louisiana.¹ Audra Martin married Dr. V. W. Fletcher at Ringgold, Bienville Parish, Louisiana, Dr. Fletcher was a longtime physician in the town of Ringgold and owned and operated the Fletcher Clinic which, after his death, was renamed the Ringgold Clinic and has been operated by several Doctors over the years.^3,1

     Belle Martin was born on 21 November 1889 at Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.^1,2 She was the daughter of Silas Carswell Martin and Fannie Ella Martin.²

     Benjamin Martin was born circa 1848 at Barbour County, Alabama.^1,2 He was the son of Dr. John H. Martin and Amanda J. Unknown.²

     Benjamin Martin was born circa 1897 at Sanderson, Pecos County, Texas.¹ He was the son of Robert Harrison Martin and Elizabeth Ann Robertson.¹ Benjamin Martin married Gwyn Blanton circa 1920.¹ Benjamin Martin died on 16 September 1959.¹

     Benton Martin was born on 15 March 1900 at Red River Parish, Louisiana.^1,4,5 He was the son of Edward Evans Martin and Eva Lee McGraw.^2,3 Benton Martin died in 1949 at Red River Parish, Louisiana.⁴

     Bessie Lee Martin was born on 19 July 1906 at Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of John Gallemore Martin and Bertha Mae Blount.² Bessie Lee Martin married Frank J. Riley on 10 June 1927 at Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas.¹ Bessie Lee Martin married William Bartholomew Wachter on 14 March 1930 at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.¹

     Bessie R. Martin was born on 1 April 1875 at Mablevale, Pulaski County, Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of James Jared Martin and Mary Douglas Martin.¹ Bessie R. Martin died between 1 April 1875 and 1885 at Mablevale, Pulaski County, Arkansas.¹

     Blanche Martin was born on 18 March 1870.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jared Carswell Martin Jr. and Fanny Foy.²

     Blanche Martin was born in 1889.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Alexander Martin and Mollie Eva Williams.² Blanche Martin died in 1958.²

     Bobby T. Martin was born circa 1908.¹ He was the son of John Allen Martin and Willie Henderson Taylor.^1,2