I am seeking information on the following family, and in particular the link between Levi Gentry and his first son, Robert K. Gentry. Levi Gentry was the son of Robert and Amelia Gentry. He was born in Edgefield District (present day Saluda County) of South Carolina about 1785. Sometime between 1845 and 1850, he moved his family to Lowndes County, Mississippi. His death is unknown. His wife's name was Ruth, last name unknown. SHe was born about 1786 in South Carolina. Her death is unknown. Children: 1. Robert K. Born 1812 in Edgefield District, SC. Death after 1892 in Texas. May be buried in old Palestine Cemetary. Married/1 Ruth Coleman in about 1830/39 in SC. Married/2 martha Elizabeth Merideth Sept 30, 1853 in Rusk, TX. Her birth and death are unknown. 2. Deborah Born about 1812/17 in SC. Death unknown. Married David Martin date and place unknown. His brith and death are unknown. 3. Samuel Martin Born abt 1815 in SC. Death unknown. Married Sarah Ann Martin date and place unknown. She was born abt 1817 in SC. Death unknown. 4. Elizabeth born abt 1819 in SC. Death unknown. Married Charles McCarty Aug 19, 1955, place unknown. His birth and death are unknown. 5. Levi F. Born abt 1820 in SC. Death unknown. Married Elizabeth J. f. Hunter Dec 17, 1846, place unknown. Her birth and death are unknown. 6. James A Born 1825 in SC. Death unknown. 7. David W. Born abt 1826 in SC. Death unknown. Married Sarah ? date and place unknown. She was born abt 1831 in SC. Her death is unknown. 8. Elijah W. Born abt 1821/32 in SC. Death unknown. Married Caroline Goodwin March 10, 1859 place unknown. Her birth and death are unknown. 9. John M. Born 1830 in SC. Death unknown.Married nancy Gentry date and place unknown. Her birth and death are unknown. 10. Charles Pinkney Born about 1833 in SC. Death Dec 4 1862 in Oxford, Mississippi. Died of wounds in Civil War. Married Mary ? date and place unknown. Her birth and death unknown. Also, where does the name Martin come from? Were the spouse of #2 Debroah Gentry and #3 Samuel Martin Gentry brother and sister? As you know, WEinnie Gentry Foreman's middle name was also Martin. thanks for your help with this family. Gary