For those persons researching MARTIN families in l700-l800 period in Virginia, Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and Tenn, I would recommend you take a look at the indexes for the MARTIN FAMILY QUARTERLIES, Published l975-l987. These books contain an enormous amount of information on these early families. If anyone has information on these books housed anywhere on the west coast, please let me know. John Kulbeth, Calif. <http://www.geocities.com/genjosmartin/>

I am still searching for info on Josiah MARTIN born circa 1793-97 in King and Queen, VA. He was married to Mary "Polly" OWENS. I believe their children were: Thomas, William F., Josiah (William's Twin), Cornelius H., Mary A., Calvin D, & Sarah J. Also, in 1860 there is a 60 year old Sarah MARTIN in their household. I don't know how she is related; perhaps a sister to Joseph. He was 67 according to the census. Next to them is a 65 year old Thomas OWEN, a possible brother to Polly. Was Josiah's father the Josiah listed on the 1810 King and Queen Census? Is there a will for Josiah or Mary "Polly" MARTIN who died after 1860 and before 1870? There are only 7 MARTIN'S in King and Queen County in 1810. Where did they come from? How are they related? 1810 Census King & Queen VA MARTIN: George John Jr John Sr Josiah Obadia Thomas C Willis ~Jeanette