In a message dated 4/23/2 11:35:04 AM, imatrip1953@yahoo.com wrote: << I'm researching the Martiau family and was wondering if you or anyone knows who the parents of Nicholas were. >> No, the parents of Nicholas Martiau remain unknown to modern researchers. A good, brief biography of Martiau can be found in ADVENTURERS OF PURSE AND PERSON, 3rd Edition, as well as a brief outline of his more immediate descendants. Charles Ward CMW12635@aol.com