Randolph County Georgia - Biography - Rev. Joshua Martin 1821 - 1908 ********************************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ********************************************************************************************** This file contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Charlene Parker" Oct 2002 Rev. Joshua Martin, well reported by all who knew him, for his piety and devotion to his work was born December 21, 1821, in South Carolina. His parents moved to Stewart County, Georgia in 1829. That section of the state was then comparatively new, and hence there was but little opportunity for his education. At the age of twenty, unwilling to remain unlettered, he determined that he would work a part of each year for wages, and use these wages for the payment of school expenses the balance of the year. In this way, by close application, he acquired a fair English education. He was, in a peculiar degree, blessed with pious and godly parents, whose training was in accordance with Holy Scriptures; and, as a result he never entered a ball room, never played cards, never was under the influence of intoxicating drinks, and never yielded even to the moderate use of dram at "Houseraisings" and "log-rollings" as was then the universal custom of that section. No scoffs, no ridicule could move him to violate his settled principles. Touch not, taste not, handle not, was his firm decision. He was converted at the early age of fifteen and baptized by Rev. Andrew Cumble into the fellowship of the new Teamon Baptist Church in Stewart County. In 1849, at the request of Friendship Church, Baker County, he was regularly ordained to the ministry and from then on until his death devoted himself to this work serving churches, mostly in the Bethel Association and some in Alabama. To some of these churches he preached for ten or twelve years establishing the membership in the faith and practice of the Gospel and becoming the instument in turning many to Christ. In his churches, and wherever he went he led a life of unblemished piety and fidelity. He was married February 11, 1847 to Miss Mary J. Laster, a woman of most estimable character, and devotedly pious. From this union there were seven children, who all became members of the church. As a pastor he was scrupulously punctual in attending his meetings, and faithful in urging on his members to the consecration of themselves and their children and their money. As a preacher, while it was not claimed for him he was eloquent, he was instructive and interesting. His voice strong, and clear, his manner earnest and fervent with power to hold the attention of the congregation to the close of the service. He cultivated the art of music and with his strong voice used the Gospel songs with great power. For many years he was elected as Moderator of the Bowen Association. His work in the Bethel and also in the Bowen Associations was successful. Following notes added by Debra Crosby ************* 1850 Randolph County GA Census page 359b 52- Joshua Martin 28 SC Mary 20 Ga Rachel 2 GA 1850 Stewart Co. GA page 99? 825 Henry Martin Sr. 68 SC Barbary 57 SC Elizabeth 25 SC Benjamin 22 SC Emeline 17 GA Evan 20 SC 1830 Barnwell Dist SC page 119 Henry Martin 3m 0-5, 1m 5-10, 3m 10-15, 1m 40-50; 2f 5-10, 2f 10-15, 1f 30-40 Grady County Georgia - Cemeteries - Whigham City Cemetery Joshua Martin December 27, 1821 January 28, 1908 Missouri B. Martin December 17, 1850 December 20, 1924 (daughter of Rev. & Mrs. J. Martin) Charles H. Martin May 25, 1859 February 27, 1911 Alice V. Martin ----- November 22, 1893 (25 yrs., 11 "Army CSA DAR #451511" Martha H. Martin Knight "Birth Unknown" December, 1895 Grand Lodge of Georgia 1854 Cross Lodge, No. 12, Lumpkin, Stewart County, Georgia Rev. Joshua Martin Georgia Marriages Randolph County Laslie, Mary Jane - Martin, Joshua Marriage Date: 11 Feb 1847 Georgia Marriages Randolph County Knighton, Myran H. - Martin, John W. Marriage Date: 19 Apr 1846 Georgia Marriages Randolph County Laslie, Rachael A. - Martin, Charles C. P. Marriage Date: 03 Sep 1846 Georgia Marriages Randolph County Martin, Catherine - Maynor, Haywood Marriage Date: 14 Jan 1847 Georgia Marriages Randolph County Martin, Syrus - Moore, Georgia Ann Marriage Date: 07 Oct 1847 Georgia Marriages Randolph County Martin, Martha Ann - Stell, William H. Marriage Date: 07 Dec 1848 Georgia Marriages Randolph County Daverson, Levina - Martin, Algin A. Marriage Date: 21 Dec 1848 Georgia Marriages Randolph County Bradley, Sarah J. - Martin, George W. Marriage Date: 06 Feb 1849 Georgia Marriages Stewart County Martin, David - Roberson, Mary Marriage Date: 14 Nov 1835 Georgia Marriages Stewart County Bowers, Elizabeth - Martin, Bartley Marriage Date: 18 Jan 1837 Georgia Marriages Stewart County Martin, Celia - Obin, John Marriage Date: 05 Sep 1839 Georgia Marriages Stewart County Hunt, Permelia - Martin, Henry Marriage Date: 19 Jul 1840 Georgia Marriages Stewart County Martin, Elizabeth - May, Samuel Marriage Date: 20 Nov 1840 Georgia Marriages Stewart County Martin, Louise - Riley, Spencer W. Marriage Date: 07 Mar 1841 Georgia Marriages Stewart County Faber, Elizabeth H. - Martin, Ezekiel Marriage Date: 07 Apr 1842 Georgia Marriages Stewart County Hooks, David - Martin, Elizabeth A. Marriage Date: 06 Nov 1842 Georgia Marriages Stewart County Cason, John G. - Martin, Sarah Ann Marriage Date: 26 Mar 1843 Georgia Marriages Stewart County Martin, Wilson - Silas, Elizabeth Marriage Date: 15 Jul 1844 Georgia Marriages Stewart County Brown, Martha A. - Martin, Jeremiah Marriage Date: 14 Nov 1847 Georgia Marriages Stewart County Bullard, William M. - Martin, Dora D. B. Marriage Date: 23 Apr 1848 Georgia Marriages Stewart County Gann, Preston - Martin, Mary Marriage Date: 11 Jun 1848 Georgia Marriages Stewart County Martin, Emeline - Willett, Carswell Marriage Date: 05 Dec 1850