MARTIN Surname Meaning & Origin:
Martin is a patronymic surname taken from the ancient Latin given name Martinus, derived from Mars, the Roman god of fertility and war.
Surname Origin:
English, French, Scottish, Irish, German and others
Fun Facts About the Martin Surname:
One of the early notable English MARTIN families was a strong seafaring family residing primarily in Leicester, England. Representatives include Admiral Sir Thomas Martin, Captain Matthew Martin and John Martin who sailed around the world with Sir Francis Drake.
Is anyone researching the Martin family from Ireland who came to Wisconsin/Michigan? John Martin was born in Ireland, as was his wife, Bessie and all their children. Bessie was born in 1830 and died in Wisconsin in 1915. They had three children: Joseph, Frank, Micheal. Joseph was born in 1871 in County Donegal, Ireland.
I realize this probably isn't true - since I have yet to find any evidence - but there was a family rumor that we were related to Richard Martin, the animal rights guy. Does anyone know anything about his lineage? I realize he didn't have any children (or I at least I'm pretty sure he didn't) but does anyone know anything about his siblings or cousins? It sure would be neat if we were related, especially since I'm such an animals rights person.
Greetings to all! My Martin line came to Massachusetts from England in the 1600's and remained in MA and RI. My great-grandmother, Jennie (Martin) Cook, who died in 1940, was a direct descendant of this family. I have been researching this line for a while, so if I can help, please let me know.
I have 2 "brickwall" Martins! My Dad who was interested in his family tree, told me that his aunts said the two were cousins, but I have found errors in their information before, so make that possible cousins.
First is Edward B. Martin, born circa 1800, died 1824 Anson Co. NC. Married Sarah Blewett and was the father of Caroline Martin. He made a will mentioning a brother George who got a colt, and Nancy who got a clock. His father died shortly before Edward's death- there was property left to Edward from his father's unsettled estate. No mention of his Mother in the will, but that could be because she was already taken care of by his Father's will.
My second "brickwall" Martin is Ann Martin bc 1785 in South Carolina. She married Daniel Gilbert McNair of Georgia. And that's about all I know about her.
Hello Martin forum...I have a stumbling block very early into the MARTIN line. Carl Edward KELLEY b1892 Licking Co.,OH marr Eva Leona MARTIN b1894 Piqua, Miami Co.,OH My block is her father Hiram MARTIN I know he was living in Piqua during 1894 cuz thats when Eva was born. Eva's obit stated that the family moved to Newark,Licking Co.,OH and lived in the area for 28 years. The only census' I have on Eva is the 1900,1910 when she was living with her mothers mother.....her grandmother Sarah ALEXANDER. In 1917 she marr KELLEY, they lived in Piqua for abt 1-2 years then moved to Newark,Licking Co. OH Eva had been marr before KELLEY to a HARTLEY...nothing known abt him. If anyone can help me find some info on Hiram MARTIN it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Hello there fellow Martin researchers. My family of MARTINS are in my maternal line and are from North Devon, England. They include Mary Charlotte MARTIN 1873-1943 Chittlehamholt; George MARTIN 1840-1912 Chittlehampton, farmer; and Robert MARTIN, 1805-1885, Beaford, farmer.
Hello m'dears,
The Martin family in our tree are from the Broadclyst / Cullompton area of Devon UK. The tree starts with Edward and his wife Wilmot, Edward died in1623. Going down to Emma Martin who married Robert Gibbins in 1866.
IIGS Ex Director
Martin is a patronymic surname taken from the ancient Latin given name Martinus, derived from Mars, the Roman god of fertility and war.
Surname Origin:
English, French, Scottish, Irish, German and others
Jun 24, 2009
IIGS Ex Director
One of the early notable English MARTIN families was a strong seafaring family residing primarily in Leicester, England. Representatives include Admiral Sir Thomas Martin, Captain Matthew Martin and John Martin who sailed around the world with Sir Francis Drake.
Jun 24, 2009
Caro Nally
Does any of the sound familiar to anyone?
Jul 11, 2009
Anthony Vaughan Martin
Jul 13, 2009
Alison Powell
Jul 13, 2009
Cheryle Hoover Davis
Jul 15, 2009
Caro Nally
Jul 15, 2009
September McCarthy
Jul 16, 2009
Storm Crow
First is Edward B. Martin, born circa 1800, died 1824 Anson Co. NC. Married Sarah Blewett and was the father of Caroline Martin. He made a will mentioning a brother George who got a colt, and Nancy who got a clock. His father died shortly before Edward's death- there was property left to Edward from his father's unsettled estate. No mention of his Mother in the will, but that could be because she was already taken care of by his Father's will.
My second "brickwall" Martin is Ann Martin bc 1785 in South Carolina. She married Daniel Gilbert McNair of Georgia. And that's about all I know about her.
Anyone got anything on these possible cousins?
Jul 19, 2009
Diane Lynn Norton Shadd Kelley
Jul 24, 2009
Brenda Wordsworth
Jul 25, 2009
Christine Gibbins
The Martin family in our tree are from the Broadclyst / Cullompton area of Devon UK. The tree starts with Edward and his wife Wilmot, Edward died in1623. Going down to Emma Martin who married Robert Gibbins in 1866.
Jul 25, 2009