I have researched my 5th great grandfather extensivly. Martin B. Elkins was first married to Sarah Ann (possibly Terrell). He fathered three children with Sarah before enlisting in the military and leaving his wife and children with his mother, Susannah on the family home in Cabel County, VA.

From there, he became acquainted with Ceran St. Vrain and Lucien B. Maxwell as discovered in records I have obtained.

After being diagnosed discharged in 1851, Martin stayed in the New Mexico/Colorado area. I. 1855, he served as a hospital steward under Ceran St. Vrain. By 1862 Martin was elected as Constable in Huerfano County, Colorado. In 1870 he's listed as married with the possibly 3 children , however I am not able to confirm he is biologically their father. One child, Alejandro whom is my direct relation was possibly as Romero, his mothers maiden name and nobody listed as his father. However, Alex carried on the Elkins name, which this family line is still going. By 1880, according to the census, Martin was deceased.

Martins fist family continued his search. His daughter Levina could ntinued through 1913 searching for her father through the military. She went as far to offer the family bible that shows their familial connection to Stephen Benton Elkins for help. She died not knowing her fathers fate and what became of him after 1851.

Martin B Elkins (Private)