Hi Gail, Did any of these Martins move on into White/Edwards Co, Illinois in the 1810's time frame. Jan In a message dated 10/3/2006 6:42:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Hi Bill, I have information on the Martins in Shelby, County Kentucky in the 1800's. My line begins with John and Jane Martin whose son was Thomas. Let me know if you would like to compare notes. Gail