It says Joseph Martin named one of his sons Brice Martin after the ship.So the given names in families are handed down so if you have a Brice Martin in your line you can maybe surmise it came from this family.Gloria By Gordon Aronhime Joseph Martin is a fine example of the gifted pioneer leader of the Old Southwest in the Eighteenth century. He lived a life of folk-lore proportions, held many offices in several states, and died almost forgotten. This pioneer was the son of another Joseph Martin. Born in Bristol, England, Joseph Martin, Sr, was the second son and middle sibling of a wealthy merchant. Since, in those days, the younger son inherited the name only, Joseph was shipped as supercargo to America that he might provide for himself. He sailed on a ship called the Brice, a name he gave to his eldest son and which has remained in the family. (1) the site http://www.ls.net/~newriver/swva/hssv-2.htm#martin ~Wehali Usdi~<Look not at the Eyes but at the Soul>