Posted on: Wilson Co. Tn Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Wilson/738 Surname: Martin ------------------------- I think I got this information from the state archives in Nashville; >From Deed book #H2 Heirs of James Martin, to wit, James H. Martin, R.M. Martin, S.A. Hobson, E.E. Hobson and W. T. Hobson to W. H. Holman and his wife Elisabeth E. Holman The tract of land on which our father lived at the time of his death. 1 May 1871. (P. 484-487) I think this is a piece of land at Canoe Bend on the Cumberland River on the north side of Wilson County. The land is on the south side of the river across from a bluff called Indian Ladder. There is an old family cemetary on a hilltop there Where many of the Holmans are buried. Elizabeth Holman was a Martin and I think her mother Elizabeth is also there. I also think Elizabetb Martin is listed with the Holmans in one of the censuses. I will check on this when I have time. I read your message because I have two James W. Harrises in my mothers line but they were from Smith County and the first was not born until 1827. I dont know if this fits your timeline. I might have other bits of information on the martins. I'll see what I can find if you are interested. Richard Holman