Hello Christina I have searched for my Martin family for so long without finding even a small tidbit, that I find myself very discouraged with it. My first Robert Martin was born in Monroe County, Ohio in 1819. It would seem that he got into this world all by himself as I can find no hint of parents and siblings for him. My second Robert Martin [grandson of the first on] lived and raised his children in West Virginia. Sistersville, in Tyler County, seems to be where a lot of them ended up. He was a circut rider with the Methodist Church, but agan, no records appear. I have a lot of information from the first Robert in 1819 to present, but a lot of information is still missing. I would be elated to share anything I have with anyone that may see a connection. I refrain from posting all the dates, names and places as I have done this so many times before. I guess I don't want to bore anyone during this joyous season. On the up side of my genealogy searching, I have had an huge breakthrough on my Dad's side. I've had oodles of information come to me concering the Meddles family in Marion and Union Counties, Ohio. Again, I would be thrilled to share information. Thanks for giving us the chance to share the good with the bad here in this world that only a genealogy nut would understand. I wish for you, and for everyone reading this, a very joyous season and a prosperous new century. Joycee Meddles Palmer Martin, Moore, Meddles, McMullen, Poole, Palmer