I have been reading your Martin posts with interest. My line of Martins is this: Sparks Martin my gg grandpa m Sarah Guilliams James H. Martin g grandpa m. Sarah Jane Stoots my g grandma Mary Margaret Martin my grandma m. John Leander Harris m. Harold Crabtree, my grandpa. My father claimed to have been born in Pocahontas, VA but I have his school report for 1917/18 from Mercer County. I think he was born on a mountain near Bramwell and it was closer for him to attend school in Mercer County. Sometime between 1860 and 1900 they all moved from Smyth and Russell Counties, VA to Brush Fork and surrounding areas in and around Mercer County. At one time they lived in McDowell County, WV near Bishop. This part of their life is really fuzzy. I do know that the Crabtree, Harris, Martin, Justice and related families have been a close clan, migrating together and cross married several times throughout the years. Sarah Jane's second husband was P. M. Driver They lived in Iaeger, living there in the early 1920s and 30s. Sarah Jane also had a son, Leonard Martin that lived in Iaeger. I have very little imformation on any of these people although I do have some photos. I would appreciate any information that you Martins may have. Robert Crabtree (formerly of Tazewell County, VA now in California) [email protected]

My 3g grandfather's brother was William H. French, son of David M. French, County Clerk of Giles County, but to the best of our knowledge he never married. Can you Martin searchers tell me of your French connection? Many thanks, Jackie > From: "Moten, Sandra K" <[email protected]> > Reply-To: [email protected] > Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2000 07:21:48 -0500 > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: [WVMERCER] Achillis Martin 1821/2 to 1912 > Resent-From: [email protected] > Resent-Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2000 04:24:25 -0800 (PST) > >> William H. French Martin.

> [email protected] wrote: > > > In a message dated 2/28/00 10:58:35 AM Eastern Standard Time, > > [email protected] writes: > > > > > Three questions please about Achilis Martin, son of John Sr. and > Suzannah > > > Waggoner: > > I have the following, can anyone add dates, spouses or places, thanks > > Sandy in Florida > > > > Descendants of Achilles Martin > > > > Generation No. 1 > > > > 1. Achilles1 Martin (Source: United States Census, 1850 Mercer, > VA.) was > > born 1821-1823, and died 12 November 1912 in Mercer Co., WV. He married > (1) > > Elsie Scott Abt. 1846. He married (2) Elizabeth Meadows 29 October 1874 > in > > Mercer Co., WV, daughter of Anthony Meadows and Mary Shumate. Achilles Martin (born 1821 in Concord, Virginia; died 11/21/1912) married 1st to Elsie Scott (born 1826 inVirginia) with whom he had eight children; married 2nd on 10/29/1874 in Mercer County to Elizabeth Meador (born 1829 in Monroe Co):> > > More About Elizabeth Meadows: > > Burial: Meador Cem, Dunns, Mercer Co., WV > > > > Children of Achilles Martin and Elsie Scott are: > > 2 i. Franklin2 Martin, born 1847. Franklin L. Martin (born 1847 in Virginia) > > 3 ii. Elizabeth S Martin, born 1848. Elizabeth S. Martin (born 1848 in Virginia) > > 4 iii. William B Martin, born 1853. William E. Martin (vorn 1852 in Mercer Co,) married 1st on 9/4/1872 in Mercer Co. to Julia Victoria White (born 1856 in Mercer County; possiblydied 12/15/1876 in Mercer Co) who was the daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth White; married 2nd of 3/29/1883 in Mercer Co to Sarah C. Hearn (born 1853 in Mercer Co) who was the daughter of Levi G. and Ora Hearn. He and his first wife had three children: Lemuel L. Martin (born 1874 in Mercer County) who was the daughter fo Rhoda C. Lillly (born 1879, Mercer Couny) who was the daughter of Johnston K. Lilly and Alabama Gore. Rhoda C. was possibly nicknamed "Lessie". Will have to pull up my Lilly family to give you information on Rhoda and Lemuel. > > 5 iv. Sarah P Martin, born 24 September 1854 in Mercer Co., VA; > died 02 > > June 1898 in Athens, WV. She married Augustus Washington Gore 15 > February > > 1875 in Mercer Co., WV. > > > > 6 v. Thomas Allen Martin, born 1857. > > > > 7 vi. Henderson Elliot Martin, born 1859. Henderson E. Martin (born 3/19/1859 in Concord, Virginia (born 3/19/1859 in Concord, VA; died 11/1/1933 in Mercer Co,; buried Athens Cemetery) married Lillian G. Shumate (born 8/8/1868 in Giles Co; died 11/24/1936 Athens; buried Athens Cemetery) who was the daughter of H.M. Shumate. They had 10 childrens; Elsie O. Martin (born 11/17/1896 in Mercer Co) married 10/13/1913 in Mercer Co to William Carl Palmer (sp) (born1888 in Virginia. Sadie L. Martin (born 3/21/1889 in Mercer Co) married 10/30/1915 in Mercer Co to James Rowland (born 1880 in Virginia) He was widorer. Her date of birth is also listed as 3/22/1889. Minnie Ann Martin (born 12/14/1891 in Concord, West Virgina). Hallie D. Martin (born 12/18/1891 in Mercer County; died 1/22/1973; buried Athens Cemetery) married Andrew Mickle (born 10/3/1889/ died 12/22/1951; buried Athens Cemetery. According to Athens Cemetery records, she was born 12/15/1891 which is still in disparity wiht the date of the birth of her twin, Minnie Ann. E. M. Martin, a daughter (born 2/13/1895 in Mercer Co) Herrietta Martin (born 2/18/1895 in Mercer Co) Ruth M. Martin (vorn 7/3/1898 in Athens, WV; died 7/18/1898 in mercer Co). her date of birth is also listed as 7/2/1898. Lillian L. Martin (born 1/30/1900 in Athens, WV) H. A. Martin, a son (born 7/20/1911 in Athens, WV) _____Martin (born 7/20/1911 in Athens, WV). Twin brother of H. A. > > 8 vii. Henry Lynn Martin, born Aft. 1860. Henry L. Martin (born 4/2/1861 in Mercer Co; died 11/9/1939 in Athns, WV; buried in Athens Cemetery) married 11/14/1895 in Mercer Co to Joanna Bruce (born 2/14/1876 in Mercer Co; died 8/2/1948; buried in Athens Cemetery) who was the daughter of W. W. and Martha Bruce. > > 9 viii. Martha J Martin, born Aft. 1860. Martha J. Martin (born 11/24/1865) in Mercer Co; possibly died 5/20/1868 Parts 4, all of 5 and 6, I need to go back to my computer and pull up, don't have information with me this morning. Sandy Moten Cocoa, Florida

Sandy, This is indeed interesting. I am glad to get Macy's death date. And I didn't realize there were children from the second marriage. I'm going to try to find Jerry Martin, Garnet's son whom I believe must still live in Princeton. He would be approx 60 years old now. One thing that is really significant.... of John Calvin Meador's 14 children, only three lived into old age. My grandmother, Virginia from the frist family, and Blanche and Myrtle from the second family, lived into their 80's and 90's. All the rest died in middle age or younger. Thanks again, Robert "Moten, Sandra K" wrote: > > ----------------- > > > > William H. French Martin. > > > > William H. French Martin and Mary Elizabeth Oxley had the following > > children: > > > > I. Zina Salor Martin was born on 5 Sep 1885. He died on 3 Apr 1975. > > > > Zina Salor Martin was married to Macy M. Meador. Macy M. Meador was > > born in > > Aug 1887. Birth date from 1900 Census. > > Living with her cousin Wilbur Lilly and his wife Vira. Zina Salor Martin > > and > > Macy M. Meador had the following children: > > > > A. Garnet Martin. > > > > 1. Jerry Martin was born about 1940 in Princeton, WV. > > > > B. Mary Lee Martin. > > ======================================= > Robert > > What I have on The above is: > > Zina S. Martin (born 10/1/1885 in Mercer County) married 1st on > 12/16/1908 to Macie Meador (born 1886 in Summers County); married 2nd to Ada > Grace Sloan. He had two children by his first wife and seven children by > his second: > > Children: (first two by Macie and last seven by Ada Grace Sloan > > Mary Lee Martin > > Garnet R. Martin (born 12/30/1912 in Athens, WV) > > Dorothy Martin > > Willis Martin > > Richard Martin married Lila Neely who was the daughter of Wallace > Neely. > > Mazell Martin married Frank Wyrick who was the son of Henry D. > Wyrick and Urie Keaton. They had two children > > Norm Martin > > Elaine Martin married Tom Phillips > > Stanley Martin > > I don't know how much help that this Bob. But this does give you > information on the second marriage and the children names from it. > > Sandy Moten > Cocoa, Florida

> ----------------- > > William H. French Martin. > > William H. French Martin and Mary Elizabeth Oxley had the following > children: > > I. Zina Salor Martin was born on 5 Sep 1885. He died on 3 Apr 1975. > > Zina Salor Martin was married to Macy M. Meador. Macy M. Meador was > born in > Aug 1887. Birth date from 1900 Census. > Living with her cousin Wilbur Lilly and his wife Vira. Zina Salor Martin > and > Macy M. Meador had the following children: > > A. Garnet Martin. > > 1. Jerry Martin was born about 1940 in Princeton, WV. > > B. Mary Lee Martin. > ======================================= Robert What I have on The above is: Zina S. Martin (born 10/1/1885 in Mercer County) married 1st on 12/16/1908 to Macie Meador (born 1886 in Summers County); married 2nd to Ada Grace Sloan. He had two children by his first wife and seven children by his second: Children: (first two by Macie and last seven by Ada Grace Sloan Mary Lee Martin Garnet R. Martin (born 12/30/1912 in Athens, WV) Dorothy Martin Willis Martin Richard Martin married Lila Neely who was the daughter of Wallace Neely. Mazell Martin married Frank Wyrick who was the son of Henry D. Wyrick and Urie Keaton. They had two children Norm Martin Elaine Martin married Tom Phillips Stanley Martin I don't know how much help that this Bob. But this does give you information on the second marriage and the children names from it. Sandy Moten Cocoa, Florida

I received the following quote from a friend - does anyone know how I could get a copy of this book? Ura Spicer is my gggrandfather who married Nancy Harmon in Mercer Co. WV on December 29, 1886. I have him as born in Wilkes County 1866. I located a U.S. Grant Spicer born to Harvey and Nancy Spicer in Wilkes Co. NC in 1866 and am trying to prove that Ura may be U. S. Grant Spicer. U. S. Grant can be found at this link: http://www.primenet.com/~jspicer/spicer.txt quote: The marriage listing is in a book called "Marriages of Mercer County WV 1853-1890" compiled by Henrietta Price White. He's listed as Ura Spicer age 21 single his parents are Harvey & Nancy. if Ura is U. S. Grant I have tracked my family back to the 1200s in Exeter England. any help greatly appreciated, Pat Smith [email protected]

I wonder if anyone has informaton on a Will Sexton who married Abbatine White in the 1880s or earlier? ANY help greatly appreciated. Thanks. Roseann

Sandy, Thanks for the information. Doesn't one of Achillis' sons connect to this line? Do you know which one? If this is correct, Achillis connects into the Meador & Meadows family twice. Thanks, Robt ----------------- William H. French Martin. William H. French Martin and Mary Elizabeth Oxley had the following children: I. Zina Salor Martin was born on 5 Sep 1885. He died on 3 Apr 1975. Zina Salor Martin was married to Macy M. Meador. Macy M. Meador was born in Aug 1887. Birth date from 1900 Census. Living with her cousin Wilbur Lilly and his wife Vira. Zina Salor Martin and Macy M. Meador had the following children: A. Garnet Martin. 1. Jerry Martin was born about 1940 in Princeton, WV. B. Mary Lee Martin. ======================================= [email protected] wrote: > In a message dated 2/28/00 10:58:35 AM Eastern Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > > Three questions please about Achilis Martin, son of John Sr. and Suzannah > > Waggoner: > I have the following, can anyone add dates, spouses or places, thanks > Sandy in Florida > > Descendants of Achilles Martin > > Generation No. 1 > > 1. Achilles1 Martin (Source: United States Census, 1850 Mercer, VA.) was > born 1821-1823, and died 12 November 1912 in Mercer Co., WV. He married (1) > Elsie Scott Abt. 1846. He married (2) Elizabeth Meadows 29 October 1874 in > Mercer Co., WV, daughter of Anthony Meadows and Mary Shumate. > > More About Elizabeth Meadows: > Burial: Meador Cem, Dunns, Mercer Co., WV > > Children of Achilles Martin and Elsie Scott are: > 2 i. Franklin2 Martin, born 1847. > 3 ii. Elizabeth S Martin, born 1848. > 4 iii. William B Martin, born 1853. > 5 iv. Sarah P Martin, born 24 September 1854 in Mercer Co., VA; died 02 > June 1898 in Athens, WV. She married Augustus Washington Gore 15 February > 1875 in Mercer Co., WV. > 6 v. Thomas Allen Martin, born 1857. > 7 vi. Henderson Elliot Martin, born 1859. > 8 vii. Henry Lynn Martin, born Aft. 1860. > 9 viii. Martha J Martin, born Aft. 1860.

Hello Ruth, Although I am not a WV resident, I am one of many heirs to "the old homestead" in Mercer County, WV. On this property is a family cemetery up on the top of the hill above the house. The title for the property has been left for several generations now. It was just left to the heirs of my great grandfather's body. There must be 75, or more, heirs by now. The chances of clearing the title are slim to none. My father has been paying the taxes. I have been trying to keep track of it because I don't want to lose access to the cemetery. Daddy kept telling me that he thought that we would be given access even if for some reason we lost the property. I'm glad that you have made this bill known to me. Now I can show this information to my father and make sure that the family gets together and makes arrangements for the taxes to be paid in the future. Our property does not connect with any public roads. There is an access road through someone else's property. My Dad says that we have access rights. Can this person build across this access road and close off access to our property along with the family cemetery? I will be sure to notify my cousins who still live in WV and have them contact their representatives. Thanks again for your time and effort. Donna Thornton Cathell -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, February 26, 2000 10:14 PM Subject: [WVMERCER] Senate Bill 90 - Allow us access to family graves >Dear friends of WV genealogy and local history, > >My name is Ruth Bush-Highland. I am a member of Hacker's Creek Pioneer >Descendants Library in Weston, WV, Lewis County. Currently we genealogists >are trying to fight a problem that could hinder each & every genealogist & >family member who has a relative buried in WV. > >Please send me your comments!!!! I would like to hear how you feel & any >experiences you or anyone you know has had when trying to visit a cemetery on >private land. > >Please read on about Senate Bill 90. This bill, if we can all pull together >to get it passed in the House, would allow each & every person trying to >visit a grave on private land to do so. If you or anyone you know has a >family member buried on private land, there could possibly be a time very >soon when you'll never be allowed to visit those graves & it would be upheld >by law!!!!! > >Consider that the land currently held as a public cemetery one day be sold as >private land. The person obtaining the land would no longer allow you access >to visit the grave or graves of your family members. When our ancestors >buried their dead on their own land, they did not forsee the land belonging >to anyone other than family. That could possibly be the case with any >cemetery. Even those in church yards. Churches are always being sold for one >reason or another. > >Two years ago I had a call from a man in Webster County asking me how he >could get permission to visit his wife's grave. She was buried in a family >cemetery on land that had formerly belonged to the family. Now the land was >sold and the landowners were denying him access to the cemetery. I had to >tell him that there was no law permitting him access, that the landowner was >within his rights in denying access. > >Last year a family here in Lewis County ran afoul of the landowner when they >tried to bury their mother in what was once a church cemetery. The land >around the cemetery had been sold, the new property owner had built a new >house across the access road and would not permit the hearse to carry the >mother to her final resting place. The case did go to court, a ruling was >made for the establishment of a new road (which has not yet been done), and >the landowner claims that he doesn't have to permit the family access to >visit their mother's grave. Recently, a son of the family, after giving the >property owner two weeks notice, was met by a man with a gun when he tried >to visit his mother's grave. > >A quote from another concerned genealogist..... >" XXXXX died in Harrison Co. in 1939. He was living in Anmoore, Harrison >Co., WV >at the "poor farm". It is my mother's recollection that he was also buried >in the pauper's cemetery on the property. For the past two years while we >have been visiting WV, I have tried to find information so I could bring my >mother to her father's grave. She will be 75 her next birthday. > >We finally learned that the old poor farm is now the 4-H Camp and that >everything on the property had been bulldozed - including part of the >cemetery. The part of the cemetery that wasn't ripped up was the landing >place for all the debris that was. > >While we knew there would most likely not have been a stone fro his grave, we >still wanted to visit his final resting place. So sad that we can not." > >I know of other similar cases as these scattered around the state. > >Last year a bill was introduced in the WV Senate that would have addressed >these problems. The House did not pass the bill. > >A couple of weeks ago, the WV Senate passed SB 90 which, if adopted by the >House or if combined with a bill from the House would be a step forward in >permitting access to family or private cemeteries by cemetery plot owners, >heirs of deceased persons, family members of deceased persons and persons >interested in engaging in genealogy research for the purposes of visitation >of the grave sites, maintenance of the grave site or cemetery or research. >It would also create a cause of action for injunctive relief if a person is >not permitted access to the cemetery, requires visitors to conduct >themselves in a responsible manner and limits the use of motor vehicles when >accessing the cemetery. Now the House has HB 4370 in committee. If it does >not get out of committee and if it is not acted upon in the next couple of >weeks, the bill will die and there will be no relief. > >You can read HB4370 in its entirety at: >http://129.71.161.247/scripts/as_web.exe?hbills2000+D+7832961 > >The genealogical and historical communities in West Virginia began acting in >concert four years ago when we established History Day at the Legislature. >Now is the time for us to get our act even more together and contact our >delegates about the importance of this bill!!! > >The property rights activists are sending negative comments to the sponsors >of this bill and others. > >Let us, West Virginia's genealogists, family researchers and historians, >work together to preserve an important part of our history and gain access >to our sacred grounds. > >If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. > >Ruth Bush Highland, Harrison County WV > >

I have more children than Jack sent, see below, who are these Martin children, related to Achilles? Sandy in Florida Descendants of Mark Hardin Shumate Generation No. 1 1. Mark Hardin8 Shumate (Daniel7, Daniel6, John Dela5, Jean4 De La Chaumette, Daniel3, Jean2, Jean1) (Source: History of the Shumate Family by Robert Riley c1992, p 109.) was born 01 December 1782 in Greenbrier Co., VA, and died 22 February 1873 in Rich Creek, WV?. He married Elizabeth Leach 09 June 1806 in Giles Co., VA, daughter of William Leach and Susannah Hughes. More About Mark Hardin Shumate: Burial: Sunrise Memorial, Rich Creek, Giles, VA Cause of Death: old age More About Elizabeth Leach: Cause of Death: small pox Children of Mark Shumate and Elizabeth Leach are: 2 i. Edmond9 Shumate, born 1807 in Virginia. He married Jane Unknown. More About Edmond Shumate: Occupation: 1850, farmer 3 ii. Elizabeth Shumate. 4 iii. William Shumate. + 5 iv. Virginia Jane Shumate, born 1804-1810. 6 v. Cynthia Shumate, born Abt. 1810. She married Madison Dunn 01 September 1832. 7 vi. Susan Moran Shumate, born 17 March 1811 in Rich Creek, Monroe Co., VA; died 22 May 1848. She married Lorenzo Dow Martin 14 March 1840. 8 vii. George Washington Shumate, born 25 May 1813. He married Anna Martin Abt. 1838. 9 viii. Hester Ann Shumate, born 04 October 1817 in Giles Co., VA; died 18 August 1886 in Concord, Mercer Co., WV. She married David Martin 27 March 1837. More About Hester Ann Shumate: Burial: Fanning Cem, Laurel Creek, Mercer, WV More About David Martin: Burial: Fanning Cem, Laurel Creek, Mercer, WV + 10 ix. Kendley Shumate, born 1820; died 18 May 1915 in Giles Co., VA. + 11 x. Daniel Shumate, born 17 July 1822 in Rich Creek, VA; died 22 September 1922 in Bethany, Harrison Co., MO. + 12 xi. Hardin Shumate, born 1829; died 19 January 1865 in Giles Co., VA. Generation No. 2 5. Virginia Jane9 Shumate (Mark Hardin8, Daniel7, Daniel6, John Dela5, Jean4 De La Chaumette, Daniel3, Jean2, Jean1) was born 1804-1810. She married Joseph Carper 04 September 1824 in Monroe Co., VA. Children of Virginia Shumate and Joseph Carper are: 13 i. Hester Elizabeth10 Carper, born 23 November 1823 in Monroe Co., VA; died 27 June 1883 in Raleigh Co., WV. She married Bartley Pack 14 June 1844 in Monroe Co., VA. 14 ii. Andrew Jackson Carper, born 01 August 1827 in Monroe Co., VA; died 1909. He married Elizabeth Jane Pack 30 January 1849 in Monroe Co., VA. 10. Kendley9 Shumate (Mark Hardin8, Daniel7, Daniel6, John Dela5, Jean4 De La Chaumette, Daniel3, Jean2, Jean1) was born 1820, and died 18 May 1915 in Giles Co., VA. He married Margaret Simms 19 February 1844 in Monroe Co., VA. Child of Kendley Shumate and Margaret Simms is: 15 i. Catherine10 Shumate. 11. Daniel9 Shumate (Mark Hardin8, Daniel7, Daniel6, John Dela5, Jean4 De La Chaumette, Daniel3, Jean2, Jean1) (Source: United States Census, Monroe, VA 1850.) was born 17 July 1822 in Rich Creek, VA, and died 22 September 1922 in Bethany, Harrison Co., MO. He married Cynthia Mercer Peters 17 August 1846, daughter of Conrad Peters and Clara Snidow. Children of Daniel Shumate and Cynthia Peters are: 16 i. Christopher Lewis10 Shumate, born 1847 in Monroe Co., VA. 17 ii. Elizabeth J Shumate, born 1849 in Monroe Co., VA. 12. Hardin9 Shumate (Mark Hardin8, Daniel7, Daniel6, John Dela5, Jean4 De La Chaumette, Daniel3, Jean2, Jean1) was born 1829, and died 19 January 1865 in Giles Co., VA. He married Sarah J Brown. Children of Hardin Shumate and Sarah Brown are: 18 i. George W10 Shumate, born 1853. 19 ii. Mary A Shumate, born 1855. 20 iii. Fanny B Shumate, born 1857. 21 iv. Ellen Shumate, born 1859.

I have more children than Jack sent, see below, who are these Martin children, related to Achilles? Sandy in Florida Descendants of Mark Hardin Shumate Generation No. 1 1. Mark Hardin8 Shumate (Daniel7, Daniel6, John Dela5, Jean4 De La Chaumette, Daniel3, Jean2, Jean1) (Source: History of the Shumate Family by Robert Riley c1992, p 109.) was born 01 December 1782 in Greenbrier Co., VA, and died 22 February 1873 in Rich Creek, WV?. He married Elizabeth Leach 09 June 1806 in Giles Co., VA, daughter of William Leach and Susannah Hughes. More About Mark Hardin Shumate: Burial: Sunrise Memorial, Rich Creek, Giles, VA Cause of Death: old age More About Elizabeth Leach: Cause of Death: small pox Children of Mark Shumate and Elizabeth Leach are: 2 i. Edmond9 Shumate, born 1807 in Virginia. He married Jane Unknown. More About Edmond Shumate: Occupation: 1850, farmer 3 ii. Elizabeth Shumate. 4 iii. William Shumate. + 5 iv. Virginia Jane Shumate, born 1804-1810. 6 v. Cynthia Shumate, born Abt. 1810. She married Madison Dunn 01 September 1832. 7 vi. Susan Moran Shumate, born 17 March 1811 in Rich Creek, Monroe Co., VA; died 22 May 1848. She married Lorenzo Dow Martin 14 March 1840. 8 vii. George Washington Shumate, born 25 May 1813. He married Anna Martin Abt. 1838. 9 viii. Hester Ann Shumate, born 04 October 1817 in Giles Co., VA; died 18 August 1886 in Concord, Mercer Co., WV. She married David Martin 27 March 1837. More About Hester Ann Shumate: Burial: Fanning Cem, Laurel Creek, Mercer, WV More About David Martin: Burial: Fanning Cem, Laurel Creek, Mercer, WV + 10 ix. Kendley Shumate, born 1820; died 18 May 1915 in Giles Co., VA. + 11 x. Daniel Shumate, born 17 July 1822 in Rich Creek, VA; died 22 September 1922 in Bethany, Harrison Co., MO. + 12 xi. Hardin Shumate, born 1829; died 19 January 1865 in Giles Co., VA. Generation No. 2 5. Virginia Jane9 Shumate (Mark Hardin8, Daniel7, Daniel6, John Dela5, Jean4 De La Chaumette, Daniel3, Jean2, Jean1) was born 1804-1810. She married Joseph Carper 04 September 1824 in Monroe Co., VA. Children of Virginia Shumate and Joseph Carper are: 13 i. Hester Elizabeth10 Carper, born 23 November 1823 in Monroe Co., VA; died 27 June 1883 in Raleigh Co., WV. She married Bartley Pack 14 June 1844 in Monroe Co., VA. 14 ii. Andrew Jackson Carper, born 01 August 1827 in Monroe Co., VA; died 1909. He married Elizabeth Jane Pack 30 January 1849 in Monroe Co., VA. 10. Kendley9 Shumate (Mark Hardin8, Daniel7, Daniel6, John Dela5, Jean4 De La Chaumette, Daniel3, Jean2, Jean1) was born 1820, and died 18 May 1915 in Giles Co., VA. He married Margaret Simms 19 February 1844 in Monroe Co., VA. Child of Kendley Shumate and Margaret Simms is: 15 i. Catherine10 Shumate. 11. Daniel9 Shumate (Mark Hardin8, Daniel7, Daniel6, John Dela5, Jean4 De La Chaumette, Daniel3, Jean2, Jean1) (Source: United States Census, Monroe, VA 1850.) was born 17 July 1822 in Rich Creek, VA, and died 22 September 1922 in Bethany, Harrison Co., MO. He married Cynthia Mercer Peters 17 August 1846, daughter of Conrad Peters and Clara Snidow. Children of Daniel Shumate and Cynthia Peters are: 16 i. Christopher Lewis10 Shumate, born 1847 in Monroe Co., VA. 17 ii. Elizabeth J Shumate, born 1849 in Monroe Co., VA. 12. Hardin9 Shumate (Mark Hardin8, Daniel7, Daniel6, John Dela5, Jean4 De La Chaumette, Daniel3, Jean2, Jean1) was born 1829, and died 19 January 1865 in Giles Co., VA. He married Sarah J Brown. Children of Hardin Shumate and Sarah Brown are: 18 i. George W10 Shumate, born 1853. 19 ii. Mary A Shumate, born 1855. 20 iii. Fanny B Shumate, born 1857. 21 iv. Ellen Shumate, born 1859.

In a message dated 2/28/00 10:58:35 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Three questions please about Achilis Martin, son of John Sr. and Suzannah > Waggoner: I have the following, can anyone add dates, spouses or places, thanks Sandy in Florida Descendants of Achilles Martin Generation No. 1 1. Achilles1 Martin (Source: United States Census, 1850 Mercer, VA.) was born 1821-1823, and died 12 November 1912 in Mercer Co., WV. He married (1) Elsie Scott Abt. 1846. He married (2) Elizabeth Meadows 29 October 1874 in Mercer Co., WV, daughter of Anthony Meadows and Mary Shumate. More About Elizabeth Meadows: Burial: Meador Cem, Dunns, Mercer Co., WV Children of Achilles Martin and Elsie Scott are: 2 i. Franklin2 Martin, born 1847. 3 ii. Elizabeth S Martin, born 1848. 4 iii. William B Martin, born 1853. 5 iv. Sarah P Martin, born 24 September 1854 in Mercer Co., VA; died 02 June 1898 in Athens, WV. She married Augustus Washington Gore 15 February 1875 in Mercer Co., WV. 6 v. Thomas Allen Martin, born 1857. 7 vi. Henderson Elliot Martin, born 1859. 8 vii. Henry Lynn Martin, born Aft. 1860. 9 viii. Martha J Martin, born Aft. 1860.

James Wiley, born 1780/81 in Monroe County,Virginia. Died 28 Bef 1857 in Giles County, Virginia. He married Ann Swinney, 22 May 1799 in Monroe County,Virginia. She was born in 1779 in Pittsylvania County,Virginia and died 18 Oct 1863 in Giles County,Virginia. Their daughter Rachel Wiley, born 19 Mar 1816 in Giles County, Virginia; died 3 May 1883 in Plymouth District of Mercer County, West Virginia. She married Augustus William James Caperton, 6 Nov 1833 in Virginia. He was born 29 Oct 1802 in Monroe County,Virginia; died 22 Apr 1878 in Mercer County, West Virginia. Their daughter Sarepta Rosetta Caperton, born 29Oct 1834 in Pride, Mercer County, Virginia; died 2 Feb 1919 in Russell County,Kentucky. She married Henderson French Gore, son of Isaac gore and Ida Woodrum, 25 Jan 1854 in concord, Mercer County,Virginia. He was born 29 Dec 1833 in Island Creek, Giles County,Virginia; died 30 Oct 1913. in Pride, Mercer County,West Virginia. Their son John Alexander Gore, born 13 Dec 1854 in Pride, Mercer County,Virginia. Died 23 Jan 1939 in Cabell County, West Virginia. He married Sarah Louisa Rachel Martin, daughter of David Martin & Hester Ann shumate, 29 Oct 1877 in Mercer County, West Virginia. She was born 19 Feb. 1856 in Mercer County,Virginia; Died 26 Dec 1915, Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico. Buried in same location. Any help with these are appreciated. Any correction will be apprecated. Sandy Moten Cocoa, Florida

Sarah Louisa Rachel martin; born 19 Feb 1856 in Mercer County, Virginia; died 26 Dec 1915 in Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico. Buried in Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico. She married John Alexander Gore, son of Henderson French Gore and Sarepta Rosetta Caperton, 29 October 1877 in Mercer County, Virginia. Born 13 Dec 1854 in Pride, Mercer County, Virginia. Died 23 Jan 1939 in Cabell County, West Virginia Children: Silas Seldon Gore; born 26, 1878 in Island Creek, Mercer County, West Virginia; died 19 Jun 1955, Beckley, Raleigh County,West Virginia. buried in Sunset Mem. Park, Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia. He married Bessie Ellen Lemon, daughter of James H. Lemon and Malinda Caroline Shumate. She was born 10 Jun 1882, Raleigh County,West Virginia; Died 12 Jul 1975 in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia; buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia. Ella Leah Gore (my grandmother) Born 24 Apr 1881 in Island Creek, Mercer County, West Virginia. Died 9 Aug 1960 in Bluefield, West Virginia. She married Louden Gilbert Lilly, son of Isaac James "Buckwheat Jim" Lilly and Susan Barker Stovall, 9 Apr 1903 in Pride, Mercer County, West Virginia. He was born 25 Dec 1881 in Camp Creek, West Virginia and died 22 Feb 1963, in Hinton, Summers County, West Virginia. Elmer (Elma) Claire Gore; born 30 May 1884 in Athens, Mercer County, West Virginia; died 27 Jan 1975 San Diego, California. Buried in Breckenridge, Texas. She married Herman Augustus Pruess. Arthur Vane Gore Born 26 Mar 1886 in Athens, Mercer County, West Virginia; died 11 Nov 1961 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He married Myrtle May Hartzog, 31 Jan 1912 in Magollon, New Mexico. Born 13 Aug 1892 in Pleasanton, Territory of New Mexico. She died 6 Jan 1976. Nannie Hester Gore; born 17 Jul 1888 in Athens, Mercer County, West Virginia; died 5 Sep 1968 in Phoenix, AZ. Buried in Resthaven Cemetery in Glendale, AZ. She married Lonnie Frank Makinson Jr. Died June 1958 in CZ. Buried in Grass Valley, CA. Hattie May Gore; born 17 Sep 1891 in Athens, Mercer County, West Virginia. She married Robert Bailey 25 August 1919. He was born 5 Feb 1881 in Hot Springs, AR. Died 21 Nov 1946 in Gardena, CA. Buried in Roosevelt Memorial Park, CA Appreciate any help you can give to me on these as far as children or corrections. Thank you Sandy Moten Cocoa, Florida

Hardin Shuamte, Son of Daniel Shumate III and Milly Callison, daughter of Rev. Isaac Callison - born 30 Nov 1783 in Rich Creek, Virginia; died 22 Feb 1874 in Giles County (according to Giles County Death Book 1, page 26 he died 22 Feb 1874. married Elizabeth Leach on 9 Jun 1806, Monroe County, Virginia Elizabeth Leach, daughter of William Leach and Susannah Hughes, born 27 Dec 1788; died 4 Feb 1873 in Rich Creek, Giles County, Virginia (According to to page 368 of Morton's History of Monroe County, Joshua Leach (who married 1798 Hannah Hawkins, was the brother of Elizabeth Leach and both were the children of William Leach and Susanna Hughes. Children: Virginia Jane Shumate; Born 1804/1810. She married Joseph Carper, 4 Sep 1824 in Monroe County, Virginia Cynthia Shuamte; born about 1810. She married Madison Dunn, 1 Sept 1832 Susan Morgan Shumate; Born 17 Mar 1811 in Rich Creek, Monroe county, Virginia, died 22 May 1848. Married Lorenzo Dow martin, 14 Mar 1840. George Washington Shumate; born 24 May 1813. He married Anna Martin, 1838. Hester Ann Shumate - submitted earlier. Kendley Shuamte; born 1820. He married Margaret Simms, 19 Feb 1844 in Monroe County, Virginia. (She was born 1823 adn died 24 1898 in giles County, Virginia) Hardin Shuamte; born 1829 and married Sarah J. Brown (born 1832) Any help on these would be appreciated. Sandy Moten Cocoa, Florida.

Robert I don't have that information with me today, will bring it in tomorrow. and send it to you. Sandy Moten Cocoa, Florida > -----Original Message----- > From: Robert Perry [SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 10:53 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [WVMERCER] Achillis Martin 1821/2 to 1912 > > Dear Sandy- > Three questions please about Achilis Martin, son of John Sr. and Suzannah > Waggoner: > > 1) What is his date of birth? I have it both as 1821 and feb 15, 1822. Was > he > born in Concord Church? > 2) What is correct spelling of his name. I have it > Achilles/Achilis/Aclis/Acalis. > 3) Do you have a listing of his children by first wife Elcy Scott. > Thanks, > Robert Perry > Bluefield > ======================================================== >

Dear Sandy- Three questions please about Achilis Martin, son of John Sr. and Suzannah Waggoner: 1) What is his date of birth? I have it both as 1821 and feb 15, 1822. Was he born in Concord Church? 2) What is correct spelling of his name. I have it Achilles/Achilis/Aclis/Acalis. 3) Do you have a listing of his children by first wife Elcy Scott. Thanks, Robert Perry Bluefield ========================================================

Hester Ann Shumate. born 4 Oct 1817 in Giles County, Virginia; died 18 Aug 1886 in concord, Mercer County,West Virginia She married David Martin, son of John Martin Sr and Susanna Wagoner, 27 Mar 1837 in Giles County, Virginia, born 3 Feb 1804 in Giles County, VA; died 18 Dec 1888 in Mercer County, West Virgina. Children: Elizabeth S. Martin; born 22 Feb 22, 1838, Giles County, Virginia. Married John Wright, 13 Aug 1856. Nancy Jane Martin; Born 23 October 1839 in Giles County, Virginai; died 21 Aug 1913. She married Andrew Jackson Fanning, 19 Apr 1855. Hardin Kenley Martin; born 29 Jul 1841 in Giles County, Virginia; died 1913. He married Nannie A. Kirtner, 23 May 1866. John M. Martin; born 25 May 1843 in Giles County, Virginia; died 9 Sep 1861 Daniel B. Martin; born 25 May 1845 in Giles County, Virginia; died 24 Sep 1864 Levi Vincent Martin; born 25 May 1847 in Giles County, Virgina; died 3 Sept 1937. He married Louise Frances Kirtner, 20 Jan 1868 William F. Martin; born 26 Dec 1850 in Giles County, Virginia; died 16 Dec 1922. He married Mary Elizabeth Oxley, 4 Dec 1870. Hester Ann Martin; born 30 Nov 1852, in Giles County, Virginia; Died 1 Apr 1877. Married Reuben G. Blankenship, 20 Jan 1876. James Jackson Martin; born 28 Dec 1854 in Giles County, Virginia; died 18 Nov 1929. He married Ella Caroline Bennett, 7 June 1899. Sarah Louisa Rachel Martin (my great grandmother) born 19 Feb 1856 in Mercer County, Virgina; died 26 Dec 1915, Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico. Buried there.Married John Alexander Gore, 29 Oct 1877, Mercer County, West Virginia Mary J. Martin; born 30 Nov 1858 in Giles County, Virginia; died 3 Jan 1938. She married George W. Keatley, 21 Jun 1877. Lewis Allen Martin; Born 31 Mar 1860 in Giles County, Virginia; died 6 July 1940. Married Susan Katherine Hunt, 20 Jan 1887. George W. Martin; born 13 Sep 1862 in Giles County, Virginia; died 23 Jan 1936. He married Hannah I. Bird, 12 Jan 1884. Any help with this is appreciated. Sandy Moten Cocoa, Florida

I have quiet a few fmily members buried in family cemeterys and we just have to have access to them. Keep working on this matter. Wayne Arrington 1231 Princeton Ave Princeton, WV 24740 ----Original Message Follows---- From: [email protected] Reply-To: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WVMERCER] Senate Bill 90 - Allow us access to family graves Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 23:15:55 EST Fran, THANK YOU so very much. It's going to be hard to get this bill passed with all the "special interest groups" trying to stop it. We absolutely can not allow this bill to be stopped. Your information will be passed on to the appropriate people in Charleston, WV. Again, Thank you--Ruth Bush Highland, Harrison Co., WV ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

I, for one, would like to see a bill passed allowing any family member, decendant, etc. to have access to a loved one's grave for the purpose of just visiting, or as a genealogist researcher. I can see private property owners not wanting to see tons of people tramping across their land, but it could be done so that only a few at a time come. Even if you have to make a "date" to come to visit. And you must respect the current land owner's property and rights and not destroy his land. Thanks Dorothy Marcello