Hi Sarah, Of course VA Couches are welcome - didn't mean to slight you. After all, our John and Mary Boone Couch were in VA for many years, as was Joseph Couch, who was found near them many times. I don't know about Marton Couch - haven't seen him anywhere. I am still searching for an older Austin Couch, however. If you see any reference to Austin born before 1750, please let us know. The name Martin shows up in the families of at least one of the daughters of John and Mary Boone Couch. Sarah Couch Lewis named a son William Martin. Her granddau, Mary/Polly Moore Davidson also named a son Martin. As Ron said, children of Martin might not have liked the name. To each his own. I'm just glad my parents decided to name me Joyce instead of Bitha, after my grandmother !! Joyce