Ben Martin

Benjamin Martins Log Cabin

Research on Benjamin Jefferson Martin Our Powell County cousins say that Benjamin was brother to John L Martin of Montgomery Co, Ky who was born in 1799 in North Carolina, and that John married Rutha Hanks sister of Priscilla Hanks. Their children would have been double first cousins.

Our Powell County cousins say that Benjamin was brother to John L Martin of Montgomery Co, Ky who was born in 1799 in North Carolina, and that John married Rutha Hanks sister of Priscilla Hanks. Their children would have been double first cousins. Our cousins also say that the Martins were "Red Irish" and came from England and that Benjamin's middle name was James. The death certificate of his daughter Rutha Jane states Benjamin's middle name as having been Jefferson. 1840 Census Lincoln Co, TN--Benjamin Martin and wife aged between 20- 30, 1 son 5-10 yrs, 3 daughters under 5 yrs. (A Benjamin Martin listed in Putnam County, Indiana in 1840 Census: Males: 1 20-30, 1 son under 5 ; Females: 2 under 5, 1 5-10, 1 20-30. However John Frank would have been about 7yrs old at this time). 1844 Almanzor Martin was born in Putnam County, Indiana. 1850 Census Montgomery Co, KY--Benjamin & Priscilla 37, eight children aged 3-17 yrs. Benjamin is a farmer and his real estate valued at $400. 1860 Census Powell Co, KY--Benjamin & Priscilla 48, seven children live at home aged 10-23. Real estate $300, personal property $275. 1870 Census Powell Co, KY--Benjamin & Priscilla 58, Almanzor 27, Van C 18, Arminta 14. Real estate $600, personal property $250. Benjamin Martin died January 11, 1874. I spoke with Nora Lee Walters on the telephone March 3, 2007. She told me that the homeplace of Benjamin and Priscilla Martin is still standing. Originally it was a log cabin and there exists a picture of this cabin that I can't wait to see! The property came into possession of a cousin, Beulah Knox, who had the home sided and painted green. The homeplace is now owned by Beulah's son William "Bill" Perry of Lexington, KY. I now have this picture now in my possession.