I am going to post this as simply as I can and then I will unsubscribe for awhile. It is good to see so much activity on a list. My gg-grandfather Samuel Houston Martin was born in TN between 1812 and 1820. According to Census, his father born in NC and mother in TN. TN of course was created from NC territory. I have no idea who Samuel's parents are but assume they are one of the MARTINs in White Co in early 1800s. I am really interested in William Martin who was in White Co in 1840 and was of age to be Samuel's father. On Nov. 2 1839 Samuel married Rebecca Bryant b. abt 1816, dau of James and Jane Gentry Bryant. in White Co TN. James Bryant was b. VA abt 1786 and Jane Gentry in NC. Jane was deceased before 1850 so have no census date for her. James is in Jackson Co TN in 1850 with children and w/o Jane. Rebecca Bryant's siblings were John J, Jordan, Clayborn, Martha and Anne. In 1840 Samuel and Rebecca are in White Co TN, 1850 in Jackson Co TN and 1860 Putnam Co. TN. They lived in Putnam Co the rest of their lives. Samuel died in 1891 and Rebecca died after 16 June 1900 Their children are Amanda C b. 1841 m. John H Roberts and Nehemiah Mitchell. James Washington b. 1844 m Celia C Elrod (my great grandparents) Mary S m. Jessie M Jones Millie Frances m. Jesse D Sherrell John Vance m. Louisa Caroline Hickey Jessie L m. Margarette Hickey Martha A m. John Jones Minerva Jane m. William J Roberts Rebecca m. George W Elrod Johial/Jahile b. 1854 in Arkansas and is youngest child. Other children born in TN Please keep this in mind when researching your Martins and know that any info you might provide would be most appreciated any time. Thank you LOL Peggy Gunter