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!NAME:Thomas Henry Martin

!NAME:Thomas Henry Martin - (AFN: Q7PQ-44) - Source L.D.S., Ancestral File.

!CENSUS: 1850 Crawford County, Arkansas census. [Crawford County south of the Arkansas Rive r becomes Sebastian County, Arkansas in 1851] Page, 283-A. October 14, 1850.
John M. Martin Age, 40. (m) Farmer. Born South Carolina
Lavinia [Martin] Age, 35. (f) Born North Carolina
Elizabeth [Martin] Age, 17. (f) Born Tennessee
Mary [Martin] Age, 15. (f) Born Tennessee
Margaret [Martin] Age, 13. (f) Born Tennessee
Lydia [Martin] Age, 11. (f) Born Arkansas
Sarah [Martin] Age, 9. (f) Born Arkansas
Thomas [Martin] Age, 8. (m) Born Arkansas
John [Martin] Age, 5. (m) Born Arkansas
Susan [Martin] Age, 3. (f) Born Arkansas
Levi [Ritchie] Age, 11 (m) b. Unknown.
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!CENSUS: 1860 Sebastian County, Arkansas census. Mountain Township. Stamped Page Number, 965 . June 12, 1860.
John M. Martin Age, 50. (m) Farmer. 1000/800 Born South Carolina.
Levina [Martin] Age, 44. (f) Born North Carolina.
Margaret J. [Martin] Age, 23. (f) Born Tennessee.
Thomas H. [Martin] Age, 16. (m) Born Arkansas.
John M. [Martin] Age, 14. (m) Born Arkansas.
Susan E. [Martin] Age, 11. (f) Born Arkansas.
Willm W. [Martin] Age, 5. (m) Born Arkansas.
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!MILITARY: Information found in the National Archives, Washington, D.C. Compiled Service Reco rds Of Confederate Soldiers Who Served In Organizations From The State Of Arkansas. Roll 246 . Cocke’s Infantry, L - O. Also found in The L.D.S., Family History Library file film numbe r #881094.
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MARTIN, T.H. Co. K; Cocke's Regiment, Arkansas Infantry. (Confederate.) Private. Card N umbers. 1., 45025793., 2., ____5932., 3., ____6068., 4., ____6172., 5., ____6232., 6., ____62 61., See also, Cavalry.
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[Ibid:]
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(Confederate.) M|Cocke's Regiment.| Ark. T.H. Martin Pvt., Co. K,{Hawthorn's Regiment Arkan sas Infantry. Appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above, for July 20 t o Oct 31, 1862. Enlisted: July 20, 1862. Where, Sebastian Co. Ark. By Whom, Maj Wm Gibson . Period, for the war. Present or absent, Present. Remarks: Served 1 month & 27 days as priva te of Cavalry. _______________ _ Spencer Copyist
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[Ibid:]
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(Confederate.) M|Cocke's Regiment.|Ark. T.H. Martin Pvt., Co. K,{Hawthorn's Regiment Arkans as Infantry. Appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above, for Oct 31/62 t o Feb 28, 1863. Enlisted: When, July 20, 1862. Where, Sebastian Co. Ark. By Whom, Maj Wm Gi bson. Period, for the war. Last paid: By whom, J.C. Moles. To what time, Oct 31, 1862. Pres ent or absent, Present. __ Spencer Copyist
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[Ibid:]
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(Confederate.) M|Cocke's Regiment.|Ark. T.H. Martin Pvt., Co. K,{Hawthorn's Regiment, Arkan sas Infantry. Appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above, for Mar & April , 1863. Enlisted: When, July 20, 1862. Where, Sebastian Co. By whom Maj Gibson. Period, War . Last paid: By Whom, Maj Duval. To what time, Feb 28, 1863. Present or absent, Present. _Cop yist.
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[Ibid:]
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(Confederate.) M|Cocke's Regiment.|Ark. T.H. Martin Pvt., Co. K {Hawthorn's Regiment, Arkan sas Infantry. Appears on Company Muster Roll of the organization named above, for April 30 t o Aug 30, 1863. Enlisted: When, July 20, 1862. Where, Sebastian Co. By Whom, Maj Gibson. Peri od, War. Last paid: By whom, Maj Duval. To what time, April 30, 1863. Present or absent, Abse nt. Remarks: Absent without leave on Apr 30/63. __ Spencer Copyist.
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[Ibid:]
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(Confederate.) M|Cocke's Regiment.|Ark. T.H. Martin Pvt., Co. K {Hawthorn's Regiment, Arkan sas Infantry. Appears on Company Muster Roll on the organization named above, for Nov & Dec , 1863. Enlisted: When, July 20, 1862. Where Sebastian. By whom, Maj Gibson. Period, War. Las t paid: By whom, Maj Duval. To what time, Apr 30, 1863. Present or absent, Present. _ Copyist .
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[Ibid:]
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(Confederate.) M|Cocke's Regiment.|Ark. T.H. Martin Pvt., Co. K {Hawthorn's Regiment Arkans as Infantry. Appears on Company Muster Roll of the organizations named above, Jan & Feb, 1864 . Enlisted: When, July 20, 1862. Where, Sebastian. By whom, Maj Gibson. Period, War. Last pai d: By whom, Maj Duval. To what time, Apr 30, 186_. Present or absent, Present. Copyist.
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!BIOGRAPHY: Information found in the booklet, FROM MEMORY'S SCRAPBOOK A History of Early Day s of Scott County Arkansas. By P.M. Claunts. Volume II of The Scott County Library Heritag e Collection. Also found in The L.D.S., Family History Library, Book Number, US/CAN 976. 744 , H2c. [In/Part]
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Mr. Martin’s oldest son was Tom Martin [ Thomas Henry "Tom" Martin]. Tom married a daug hter of John Self and into the best families known in the valley. [Black Fork, Scott County , Arkansas]
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!CENSUS: 1870 Blackfork Township, Scott County, Arkansas census. Stamped Page Number, 566-B.
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SCHEDULE 1.-Inhabitants in Blackfork Township in the County of Scott, State of Arkansas, enum erated by me on the 2nd day of August, 1870
Post Office: Waldron................................Willoughby N. Oliver Ass't Marshall.
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Martin....John M. Age 60 (m)(w) Farmer 1500/700. Born South Carolina.
[Martin] Lavinia Age, 54. (f)(w) Keeping house. Born North Carolina.
[ Martin] John W. Age, 24 (m)(w) Farming. Born Arkansas.
[Martin] William Age, 16. (m)(w) Farming. Born Arkansas.
Hill Margaret Age, 35. (f)(w) Born Tennessee.
Gable Mary Age, 8. (f)(w) Born Arkansas.
Hill Sarah J. Age, 4 (f)(w) Born Arkansas.
Kindric...Rufus Age, 19. (m)(w) Domestic Servant. Born Alabama.
[Kindric] Roda F. Age, 15 (f)(w) Born Alabama.
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[Ibid:] [Same Page Following The Above]
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Verdell....John Age, 20. (m)(w) Farmer. /120. Born Arkansas.
[ Verdell] Susan E. Age, 22. (f)(w) Keeping house. Born Arkansas.
[ Verdell] John T. Age, 1. (m)(w) Born Arkansas.
[ Verdell] Lavinia E. Age, 1. (f)(w) Born Arkansas.
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[Ibid:] [Same Page Following The Above]
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Nichols....Pleasant Age, 50. (m)(w) Farmer. 480/300. Born Tennessee.
[Nichols] Clarentine Age, 50. (f)(w) Keeping House. Born Tennessee.
[Nichols] Palestine Age, 14. (f)(w) Born Arkansas.
[Nichols] Sarah A. Age, 12 (f)(w) Born Arkansas.
[Nichols] Palmira Age, 9 (f)(w) Born Arkansas.
[Nichols] Charlett Age, 5 (f)(w) Born Arkansas.
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[Ibid:] [Page, 567-A]
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SCHEDULE 1.-Inhabitants in Blackfork Township, in the County of Scott, State of Arkansas, enu merated by me on the 3rd day of August, 1870.
Post Office: Waldron.............................Willoughby N. Oliver, Ass't Marshal.
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Backster....William Age, 37. (m)(w) Farmer. Born Georgia.
[Backster] Dianna L. Age, 22. (m)(w) Keeping House. Born Arkansas.
[Backster] James (Dec) Age, 5/12. (m)(w) Born Arkansas.
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[Ibid:][Same Page Following The Above]
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Nichols....Albert Age, 26. (m)(w) Farmer. /100. Born Tennessee.
[ Nichols] Roda J. Age, 24. (f)(w) Keeping House. Born Tennessee.
[ Nichols] Manervia Age, 4. (f)(w) Born Tennessee.
[ Nichols] William P. Age, 1. (m)(w) Born Tennessee
Corhorn....Victoria Age, 10. (f)(w) Born Tennessee.
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[Ibid:] [Same Page Following The Above]
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Eppler....Marcus Age 55. (m)(w) Farmer. 120/300. Born Alabama.
[ Eppler] Albert Age 14. (m)(w) Attending School. Born Arkansas.
[ Eppler] Cynthia E. Age, 12. (f)(w) Born Arkansas
Cole....William C. Age, 49. (m)(w) Farmer. /200. Born Illinois.
[ Cole] Nancy A. Age, 13. (f)(w) Born Arkansas.
[ Cole] Martha J. Age, 12. (f)(w) Born Arkansas.
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[Ibid:] [Same Page Following The Above]
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Martin....Henry Age, 26. (m)(w) Farmer. /300. Born Arkansas. - [Thomas Henry Martin]
[ Martin] Margaret Age, 19. (f)(w) Keeping house. Born Arkansas. - [Melissa Margaret (Self ) Martin]
[ Martin] John M. Age, 1. (m)(w) Born Arkansas. - [John Millard Martin]
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!HOMESTEADS: Information found in the Arkansas State Capitol Building, Little Rock, Arkansas , Tract Books, Original Entry, State of Arkansas, County of Scott. Also found in the L.D.S. , Family History Library file film number #1302805. Both homesteads found on original entry t ract book page.
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SW4NW4 & NW4SW4, Section 26, Township 2 North, Range 28 West. 80 Acres. Purchase Money, $5. 00. Name of the Purchaser, John M. Martin. Date of Sale, Aug. 10, 1874. Certificate of P urchase, 9008. F.C. 2638 Nov. 9, 1880.
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[Ibid:] [Same Page, Following Above]
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SE2NW & SWNE, Section 26, Township 2 North, Range 28 West. 80 Acres. Name of the Purchaser , Thomas H. Martin. Date of Sale, May 28, 1879. Certificate of Purchase, 13826 Cancd. A pr. 19, 1887
Exp 7 Yns.
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!HOMESTEAD: Information found in the National Archives and Records Administration. Washington , D.C. 20409. Canceled Homestead Application No. 13826 for Thomas H. Martin of Scott County , Arkansas. O49 Land Management.
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No. 13826
HOMESTEAD APPLICATION.
Thomas H. Martin
Dardanelle, Ark
May 28th, 1879
Sect. 26, Town, 2N, Range 28W
Canceled Ap[p]r[oved] 19/87
Exp-7 yrs
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[Ibid:]
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HOMESTEAD
Applicant}
No. 13826}...................LAND OFFICE AT Dardanelle, Ark
.......................................May 28th, 1879.
I, Thomas H. Martin, of Scott County Arkansas, do hereby apply to enter, under Section 2289 , Revised Statutes of the United States, the SE4 NW4 and SW4 NE4 of Section 26, in Township 2 N of Range 28 W, containing 80 acres.
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Thomas H. X Martin
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LAND OFFICE AT Dardanelle Ark
May 28th, 1879.
I, Thomas M. Gibson, Register of The Land Office, do hereby certify that the above applicat ion is for Surveyed Lands of the class which the applicant is legally entitled to enter unde r Section 2289, Revised Statutes of the United States, and that there is no prior valid adver se right to the same. T.M. Gibson Regi ster.
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[Ibid:]
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HOMESTEAD.
[Affidavit]
LAND OFFICE AT Dardanelle Ark
May 28th, 1879.
I, Thomas H. Martin, of Scott County Arkansas having filed my application, No. 13826, for a n entry under Section No. 2289, Revised Statutes of The United States, do solemnly swear tha t I am head of a family a citizen of the United States, that I am residing on said land th at I have not heretofore had the benefit of the Act and that I am prevented from appearing a t the land office to make the affidavit on account of the great distance that said applicatio n, No. 13826, is made for the purpose of actual settlement and cultivation; that said entry i s made for my own exclusive benefit, and not directly or indirectly for the benefit or use o f any other person or persons whomsoever; and that I have not heretofore had the benefit of t he homestead laws. And that I have not heretofore perfected or abandoned an entry made unde r the homestead laws of the United State s ....... ..............his
Thomas H. X Martin
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Sworn to and subscribed this 24th day of May, 1879, before me
J.C. Gilbreath Clerk
Circuit Court Scott County Arkansas
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!CENSUS: 1880 Park, Scott County, Arkansas census. Stamped Page Number, 383-B. Enumerated o n the 16th day of June, 1880.
Martin....T H (w)(m) Age, 34. Married. Farmer. Born Arkansas. Father born Tennessee. Mother b orn Tennessee.
[Martin] Martha (w)(f) Age, 27. Wife. Married. Keeping House. Born Arkansas.
[Martin] John M. (w)(m) Age, 11. Son. At Home. Born Arkansas.
[Martin] Wesley M. (w)(m) Age, 9. Son. At Home. Born Araknsas.
[Martin] Noah B. (w)(m) Age, 3. Son. At Home. Born Arkansas.
[Martin] Joseph H. (w)(m) Age, 1. Son. At Home. Born Arkansas.
Britt J. L. (w)(m) Age, 18. Brother-in-law. Single. Laborer. Born Arkansas.
Ruddle J. (w)(m) Age, 18. ___ Single. Laborer. Born Arkansas.
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[Ibid:] [Following the above]
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Martin.....J W (w)(m) Age, 32. Married. Farmer. Born Arkansas. Father born Tennessee. Mothe r born Tennessee.
[Martin] Nancy (w)(f) Age, 22. Wife. Married. Keeping House. Born Arkansas.
Whisenhunt J. (w)(m) Age, 20. Nephew. Single. Laborer on farm. Born Arkansas.
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[Ibid:] [Following the above]
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Countess....J (w)(m) Age, 19. Married. Farmer. Born Arkansas.
[Countess] Mary A. (w)(f) Age, 18. Wife. Married. Born Arkansas.
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!DEED: Information found in the Scott County, Arkansas Courthouse, Waldron Arkansas, Deed an d Mortgage Record. Volume/s -3-. Year/s 1885 - 1887. Page, 202. Also found in The L.D.S., Fam ily History Library file film number #1027132.
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Know all men by these presents that we James B. Jamison and Victoria V. Jamison his wife o f the County of Scott and State of Arkansas as for and in consideration of the sum of nine hu ndred dollars to us in hand paid by Thomas H. Martin of the County and State aforesaid, th e receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant bargain, sell and convey unto the s aid Thomas H. Martin and his heirs the following described lands lying and being situate i n the County of Scott and State of Arkansas; bounded and described as follows to wit. The wes t half of the north west quarter of section thirty five (35) Township Two (2) north. range tw enty - eight west eighty acres, making in all eighty acres. To have and to hold unto the sai d Thomas H. Martin and his heirs in fee simple forever, with all the privileges and appurten ances there unto belonging - and we the said James B. Jamison and Victoria V. Jamison bin d ourselves our heirs executors, administrators and assigns to warrant and defend the title t o the foregoing described lands unto the said Thomas H. Martin his heirs and assigns agains t the lawful claims of all persons.
In testimony whereof we have here unto set our hands and seals this the 13th day of October A .D. 1882 J.B. Jamison {seal}
V.V. Jamison {seal}
State of Arkansas}
County of Scott} On this 13th day of October A.D. 1882, personally appeared before me Mile s Keener a duly commissioned and acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Scot t and State of Arkansas, James B. Jamison
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[Ibid:] [Page, 203]
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to me personally well known and acknowledged that he had executed the foregoing deed of conve yance for the consideration use and purpose therein set forth also personally appeared befor e me the same day Victoria V. Jamison wife of the said James B. Jamison and, in the absenc e of her said husband acknowledged that she had executed the foregoing deed of conveyance fo r the consideration use and purposes herein set forth without compulsion or undue influence o f her said husband.
In witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand as such Justice of the Peace this the day an d date above written. Miles Keener J.P.
The erases and underlining in the foregoing deed was made before the acknowledgment was take n Miles Keener J.P.
Filed for Record this 13th day of February 1886.
J.C. Gilbreath Clerk & Recorder
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!DEED: Information found in the Scott County, Arkansas Courthouse, Waldron Arkansas, Deed an d Mortgage Record. Volume/s -3-. Year/s 1885 - 1887. Page, 203. Also found in The L.D.S., Fam ily History Library file film number #1027132.
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Know all men by these presence.
That I Thomas H. Martin of the County of Scott and State of Arkansas for and in considerati on of the sum of one thousand dollars to me in hand paid by J.W. Martin, and one thousand do llars to me in hand paid by Nancy Martin of the County of Scott and State of Arkansas, th e receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged do hereby grant bargain sell and convey, an equal in terest at the same time with equal ______ and possession; unto the said J.W. Martin and Nan cy Martin, as joint tenants with the right of survivorship, the following described lands sit uated in Scott County Arkansas bounded and described as follows “to wit. The west half of th e north west quarter of section 35._ The south west quarter of the south west quarter of sect ion 26. The south west quarter of the north west quarter of section 26_ The north west quarte r of the south west quarter of section 26_ all in township (2) north
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[Ibid:] [Page, 204]
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range twenty eight west. containing two hundred acres. To have and to hold with all the privi leges and appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the said J.W. Martin and Nancy Martin as j oint tenants and to the heirs of the survivor and I the said Thomas H. Martin bind myself m y heirs executors administrators and assigns to warrant and defend the title to the above gra nted lands unto the said J.W. Martin and Nancy Martin as joint tenants and to the heirs o f the survivor their executors administrators and assigns against the lawful claims of all pe rsons. And I Martha Martin wife of the said Thomas H. Martin for the above consideration a nd for divers other good and valuable considerations do hereby relinquish and forever qui t - claim all my right, title and possibility of dower into and out of the aforegranted lands
In testimony whereof we have here unto set our hands and seals this the 31st day of Octobe r A D 1882. T.H. Martin {seal}
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Martha X Martin {seal}
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State of Arkansas }
County of Scott }
On this the 31st day of October A D 1882 personally appeared before me Wm. P. Forrester , a duly commissioned and acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Scott and Stat e of Arkansas Thomas H. Martin to me personally well known and acknowledged that he execute d the foregoing deed of conveyance for the consideration use and purposes therein set forth . Also on the same day personally appeared before me Martha Martin wife of the said Thoma s H. Martin to me personally well known and in the absence of her said husband acknowledged t hat she signed the relinquishment
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[Ibid:] [Page, 205]
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of dower in the lands described in the foregoing deed of conveyance and without compulsion o r undue influence of her said husband.
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand as such Justice of the Peace that the day an d date above written - W.P. Forrester J.P.
Filed for Record on this the 13th day of February 1886.
J.C. Gilbreath Clerk & Recorder
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!DEED: Information found in the Scott County, Arkansas Courthouse, Waldron Arkansas, Deed an d Mortgage Record. Volume/s -3-. Year/s 1885 - 1887. Page, 200. Also found in The L.D.S., Fam ily History Library file film number #1027132.
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Know all men by these presence that we James B. Jamison and Victoria V. Jamison his wif e of the
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[Ibid:] [Page, 201]
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County of Scott and State of Arkansas for and in consideration of the sum of One Hundred an d Fifty dollars to us in hand paid by the heirs at law of John M. Martin deceased, the rece ipt where is fee hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant bargain sell and convey unto Thomas H . Martin and J.W. Martin heirs at law of John M. Martin deceased all that tract or parce l of land lying in Scott County Arkansas, bounded and described as follows "to wit. The SW1/ 4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 26. Township Two (2) North. Range 28 West containing forty acres t o have and to hold unto them and their heirs with all privileges and appurtenances thereunt o belonging in fee simple forever and we bind our selves our heirs administrators and assig n to warrant and defend the title to the afore granted lands unto the said heirs of John M . Martin deceased against the lawful claims of all persons
To _______ whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this the 13th day of Octobe r 1882. J.B. Jamison {seal}
V.V. Jamison {seal}
State of Arkansas }
County of Scott} On this the 13th day of October A.D. 1882, personally appeared before me Mi les Keener a duly commissioned and acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Scot t and State of Arkansas James B. Jamison to me personally well known and acknowledged he ha d executed the foregoing deed of conveyance for the consideration use and purpose herein se t forth also on the same day personally appeared before me Victoria V. Jamison wife of the s aid James B. Jamison and in the absence of her said husband acknowledged that she had execut ed the foregoing deed of conveyance for the consideration uses and purpose therein set fort h without compulsion or under influence of her said husband. In witness whereof I have her e unto set my
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[Ibid: [Page, 202]
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hand as such Justice of the Peace the day and date above written . Miles Keener J.P.
Filed for Record on this 13th, Day of February 1886
J. Gilbreath Clerk & Recorder
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!CENSUS: 1900 Justice Precinct Number, 1, Floyd County, Texas census. E.D., Number, 26. Shee t Number, 4-B. Enumerated on the 5th day of June, 1900.
Martin Thomas H. Head (w) (m) Sept. 1844. Age, 55. Married, 26 years. Born in Arkansas. Fat her born in Tennessee. Mother born in Pennsylvania. Farmer. Can read, yes. Can write, yes. Ca n speak English, yes. Owned. Mortgaged. Farm.
[Martin] Martha E. Wife. (w) (f) Nov. 1852. Age, 47. Married, 26 years. Mother of how man y children, 12. Number of children now living, 8. Born in N. Carolina. Father born in N. Caro lina. Mother born in N. Carolina. Can read, No. can write, No. Can speak English, Yes.
[Martin] Noah Son. (w) (m) Nov. 1876. Age, 23. Single. Born in Arkansas. Father born in Ark ansas. Mother born in N. Carolina. Farm Laborer. Can read, Yes. Can write, Yes. Can speak Eng lish, Yes.
[Martin] Maud Daughter (w) (f) Nov. 1881. Age, 18. Single. Born in Arkansas. Father born i n Arkansas. Mother born in N. Carolina. Can read, Yes. Can write, Yes. Can speak English, Yes .
[Martin] Perry B. Son. (w) (m) Apr. 1885. Age, 15. Single. Born in Texas. Father born in Ar kansas. Mother born in N. Carolina. Farm Laborer. 4 months not employed. 1 month in School. C an read, Yes. Can write, Yes. Can speak English, Yes.
[Martin] Jesse H. Son. (w) (m) Jan. 1887. Age, 13. Single. Born in Texas. Father born in Ar kansas. Mother born in N. Carolina. At School. 8 months in School. Can read, Yes. Can write , Yes. Can speak English, Yes.
[Martin] Claude Son. (w) (m) Nov. 1888. Age, 11. Single. Born in Texas. Father born in Arka nsas. Mother born in N. Carolina. At School. 8 months in School. Can read, Yes. Can write, Ye s. Can speak English, Yes.
[Martin] Allie Daughter. (w) (f) Jan. 1891. Age, 9. Single. Born in Texas. Father born in A rkansas. Mother born in N. Carolina. 1 ? months in School.
[Martin] Vince Son. (w) (m) Jan. 1893. Age, 7. Single. Born in Texas. Father born in Arkansa s. Mother born in N. Carolina. 2 months in School.
Britt Noah F[ather] in Law (w) (m) Aug 1827. Age, 72. Married, 54 years. Born in N. Carolin a. Father born in N. Carolina. Mother born in N. Carolina. Can read, Yes. Can write, NO. Ca n speak English, Yes.
[Britt] Elizabeth M[other] in Law (w) (f) Feb. 1824. Age, 76. Married, 54 years. Mother o f how many children, 8. Number of these children now living, 6. Born in N. Carolina. Father b orn in N. Carolina. Mother born in N. Carolina. Can read, Yes. Can write, No. Can speak Engli sh, Yes.
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!LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT: Information is a letter, and enclosed information from Caroly n ( Martin) Sue, Lockney, Texas 79241. Addressed to Don Martin Thomas, Salt Lake City, Uta h 84103. Postal Dated, LOCKNEY TX NOV 7 1994. Information also found in the Floyd County, Co urthouse, Floydada, Texas. Probate Records. (In/Part).
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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF T.H. MARTIN.
The State of Texas}
County of Floyd} I, T.H. Martin, of said State and County, being of sound and disposing min d and memory but ill in body, and conscious of approaching dissolution, and desirous to settl e my worldly affairs while I have strength so to do, do make this my last Will and Testament , hereby revoking all others heretofore by me made.
FIRST: I desire and direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christian-like manner, suit able to my circumstances and condition in life.
SECOND: I desire and direct that my just debts be paid (should there be any) without delay, b y my executrix, to be hereinafter appointed.
THIRD: I give, Bequeath and Devise, to my beloved wife, Martha E. Martin, all my right, tit le and interest, in and to a certain tract of land, the same being my homestead, and consisti ng of Six Hundred and Forty (640) acres of land upon which I now reside, lying and being situ ate in the County of Floyd, State of Texas, known and described as Section No. 28, in Block N o. 1, surveyed for the State School Fund by virtue of Certificate No. 1248, issued to A.B.& M . together with all and singular, the rights and appurtenances to the same belonging, free fr om all charges or limitations whatever, in fee simple, to dispose of as she may wish.
I also give and bequeath, to my beloved wife, in the same unreserved manner, all the farmin g tools, implements, machinery etc, of whatever kind, used and belonging to my plantation; al so all of my stock of cattle, hogs and horses, that may belong to me at my death. All of th e estate of which I am possessed, is community property of my wife, Martha E. Martin, and my self, and I give, bequeath and devise, all my estate, real, personal and mixed, to my said wi fe, Martha E. Martin, to enable her to support herself, and rear our minor children; and hav ing full confidence in the integrity and judgment of my said wife, Martha E. Martin, and beli eving that she feels a greater affection for, and interest in our said minor children, than a ny other person, except myself, I nominate and constitute her my said wife, Martha E. Marti n, Executrix of this will, and guardian of the persons and estate of our minor children, duri ng their minority, and direct that she shall not be required to give bond in either capacity , and that no proceeding be had in court in reference to this Will, further than probating th e same, and filing and inventory.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, this 8" day of July A.D. 1901, in th e presence of ______ & _____.
who attest the same at my request. T.H. MARTIN
The above instrument was now here subscribed by T.H. Martin, the testator in our presence, a nd at his request, and in his presence sign our names hereto as attesting witnesses. _____ _________________ _________________________
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!BIOGRAPHY: Information found in the book, History Of Floyd County, Texas, By Floyd County Hi storical Museum - 1979, Page, 318.; "Uncle Wes" Martin., Thomas Henry Martin and wife, Marth a E. (Britt) Martin came to Floyd Co., early - the exact date is not recalled. They lived o n the north part of what is now the Lindsey Graham place. My dad, their son Marion Wesley "W es" Martin, was born Feb. 8, 1871 near Waldron, Ark., moved to Texas in his early life. He c ame 1888, as a single man to visit his parents here. June 18, 1891 Vernon, Texas he marrie d Sallie Berry, born 1870, likely in Stephens Co. 1898 "Wes" and his family came by covere d wagon to Floyd Co. Later, the elder Martins returned to Ark., to live., Tom [Thomas Henr y "Tom" Martin.] went back to Arkansas to visit, died there, and is buried at Parks Arkansas , Parks City Cemetery. Martha Elizabeth (Britt) Martin, sept-mother to Marion Wesley "Wes" M artin, moved to Dalhart, Dallam County, Texas. "Uncle Wes" and "Aunt Sallie" as they becam e affectionately known, first rented a farm in the Muncy Community, then a farm from W.A. Mas sie. In 1906 they bought 160 acres of land from Mr. Massie; it was virgin land, about 2 mile s from town on what is now known as the Sandhill Road. They first dug a well and then a dugo ut, living in the covered wagon while this was done. Next they started a bedroom which woul d be connected to the dugout. I remember hearing them tell that they had the walls and roo f done and were rushing to get the flooring done before the baby's arrival date, but I made m y appearance before expected, even before the flooring was begun, so I was born in the dugout ! I carry the name of Will Massie Martin for Col. W.M. Massie, as he was called. My older s isters were given the privilege of naming me, and since they were great admirers of Mr. Massi e, they gave their little baby brother his name. My parents were simple hard-working folk an d taught their children by the Golden Rule. They were good neighbors, generous with the litt le they had. No one was sick or needy, but they were given help, "Wes" died July 8, 1937, Sa llie died 15 April 1949, both buried in Floydada Cemetery. Their children: Mary married Geor ge Yandell; Jewell married Jack Yandell, a cousin of George, she married 2nd, Jim Crowford: T homas Henry born 1901, married Jimmie Joelsom. He died Dec. 29, 1957; Wm. Massie [Will Massi e Martin] born Nov. 2, 1908, married Beatrice Germany Martin (dau of J.L. Germany of Petersbu rg) July 29, 1935; Anne Lee born 1913, married 1st L.C. Gidcomb, 2nd John Bouska. Two Marti n infants were there somewhere. I am the only member of the family now living in Floydada . In my younger days I worked as a "concrete man," doing all kinds of cement jobs. In my la ter days I have had a second-hand shop. We have 3 children; Jesse Marion married Priscilla Ho od, lives near Lubbock, works as a surveyor; Carolyn Ann married Huford Sue, farms near Lockn ey; Bobby Don married Marsha Roberts, lives near Lubbock, works for telephone co. By Will M assie Martin
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!BIOGRAPHY: Information is a letter, and inclosed information from Carolyn Ann ( Martin) Sue , Lockney, Texas 79241. Addressed to Don Martin Thomas, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103. Posta l Dated, LOCKNEY, TX NOV 7 1994. Carolyn Ann (Martin) Sue, daughter of Will Massie Marti n, writes the following about her Martin family.
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MARTIN FAMILY STORIES
Daddy [ Will Massie Martin] has always said his father didn't say much about his family bu t I will tell what I have heard him tell.
Thomas Henry Martin had 2 bro[thers] Jack & Bill. The best I can figure Jack would b e John W. "Jack" Martin and Bill would be William Wilson "Bill" Martin.
Tom [ Thomas Henry "Tom" Martin] and Jack [ John W. "Jack" Martin] fought in the Civil war . Jack [John W. "Jack" Martin] came to visit in Floyd County & left his Civil war rifl e & Daddy played with it and tore it up. I have no record of either.
Bill [ William Wilson "Bill" Martin] owned land in Floyd County, Texas. N.E. of Floydada clos e to South Plains.
Tom [ Thomas Henry "Tom" Martin] had taken his boys, John [ John Millard Martin] & Wes [ Ma rion Wesley "Wes" Martin] to the store of his father in Arkansas. He [ John Miller Martin] t old Tom to "get them boys out of here before they tear something up."
There was never anything said about divorce between Tom [ Thomas Henry "Tom" Martin] & Meli ssa [Melissa Margaret ( Self) Martin], I had always assumed she had died maybe in a child bi rth as so many others did. There was a baby died & he had an extra thumb on one hand. To m [ Thomas Henry "Tom" Martin], Martha [Martha Elizabeth (Britt) Martin] & family moved to Te xas, maybe Brown County around 1885. It was always said John [John Millard Martin] & " Wes " [ Marion Wesley "Wes" Martin] lived with them.
They moved to Floyd County, Texas. around 1891. When Wes [ Marion Wesley "Wes" Martin] wa s about 16 yrs old his step - mother [Martha Elizabeth ( Britt) Martin] told him go feed th e horses and this made him mad so he went back to Arkansas. This would be about 1887 about t he time you found the "Guardian Bound" appointing Spencer Self guardian, Spencer was his m other’s brother.
Wes [ Marion Wesley "Wes" Martin] married Sallie Berry in Vernon, Texas 18 June 1891 . I have marriage license. The article I wrote about T.H. Martin was in the Floyd Co. Hes perian Floydada, Texas.
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!BIOGRAPHY: [Information appears to be from a local newspaper dated, "May 23, 1985 Page 9", [ Compliments of Carolyn (Martin) Sue, Lockney, Texas 79241.] "The article I wrote about T. H. Martin was in the Floyd Co. HESPERIAN FLOYDADA, Tx".
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T.H. MARTIN SETTLES IN 1897
Editor's Note: The following was submitted by Carolyn (Martin) Sue of Lockney. T.H. Mart in was her great grandfather.
T.H. Martin was born September 1844 in Arkansas. He and his second wife Martha and childre n came to Floyd County and bought land northeast of Floydada and is recorded as follows;
" T.H. Martin on the 8th day of July 1901 filed proof of three consecutive years residence a nd occupancy on section no 28 Block no. 1 certificate no 1248 Grantee A B & M in Floyd Count y - that said land was originally sold to T.H. Martin on 1st day of October 1897."
T.H. went back to Arkansas to visit and on 23 February 1902 died and was buried at Parks Arka nsas. His will left everything to his wife. The 17 October 1905 she sold the land and move d to Dalhart.
His son Wes, wife Sallie and two children moved here around 1899. In 1906 they bought 80 a cres for four dollars an acre. This was two and one half miles west of Floydada.
Their children Mary, Jewel and Henry have passed away. Will lives here in Floydada and A nnie Lee lives in California.
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