Seeking more information regarding Martin families in Virginia. Specifically I am seeking Shadrack Martin born about 1735 perhaps in Ireland. Oral tradition states that Shadrack Martin came from Ireland through England, over to the Netherlands, then to central Virginia and on to Laurens County, SC. We can verify that he was in Charlotte County, VA in 1767 as he signed as a witness for his father in law John McNees/McNeese. We do not find that Shadrack owned any land in Virginia (no deeds located). Shadrack did appear in the Little River Settlement in Laurens County, SC in 1771 where he received land. There are other Martin men who also received land in the area: William married to Sarah, Martin MARTIN, James, Peter and others. The ages are right for these men to have been brothers of Shadrack Martin. Another question though related to the above Shadrack Martin. There is a William Martin of Charlotte County, VA who had dealings with the McNees family in regard to land sales. A deed was recorded 3 June 1771 with right of dower relinquished by Liddia, wife of William Martin. This is not the same William Martin that appears in SC earlier on. Were these the parents of Shadrack Martin? All considerations appreciated! Shirley Wagstaff Bandon, Oregon DSPW@webtv.net