Taylor County GaArchives Biographies.....Martin, A.W. (Ananias ) February 15, 1824 - March 9, 1886 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Virginia Crilley http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00003.html#0000642 June 23, 2005, 4:41 pm Author: Virginia Crilley Ananias Wright (William) Martin was the son of ? (father) and Frances Martin born Feb 15, 1824 in South Carolina (location unknown). He is one of three children who are found living in the Talbot/Marion/Taylor County area. Two older sisters: Mary Winney Martin (?1815 - before 28 Dec 1879) who married George Layfield in Talbot County 16 Jul 1833 by Justice of Peace, G.H. Davis. Nicey Martin (Born ? 1816 - Died ?1891) who married Willis J. Jinks on 10 Mar 1833 G.H. Davis, JP pg 30 Talbot County A.W. Martin married Lydia Peacock (Dec 7, 1824-Jun 15, 1908) daughter of Wright and Grace Jerusha Cobb Peacock. The Wright Peacock family had come from North Carolina to Randolph Co. GA, settling in the Cotton Hill community, near the Alabama line. In 1854, Cotton Hill became Clay County. Ananias William and Lydia had 1. James Wilber Martin (Dec 15, 1843 - Dec 18, 1884) m. Margaret M. Scott He and wife are buried in Martin Cemetery 2. Millie Manette Martin (b. 1846 m. 1)J.M. Parker 2) H.S. Buckner 3. Henry T. Martin (b. 1847 4. John Wright (Rite) Martin Aug 5, 1849 - Jun 23, 1916 *Probably named for his grandfather Peacock 5. Ann Jerusha b. 1851 *Grandmother Peacock had middle name Jerusha also 6. William David Martin b. 1855 7. Cornelia Martin b. Aug 3, 1857 d Feb 15, 1930 m. John E. Garrett (twin of Ophelia) 8. Ophelia B. Aug 3, 1857 d. ? m. ? Amerson (twin of Cornelia) 9. Floyd Franklin Dec 17, 1865 (Clay Co) d. Aug 22, 1902 Macon (Bibb Co) A.W. died Mar 9, 1886 and is buried in the Martin Family Cemetery west of Butler. His wife, Lydia Peacock Martin is also buried there. In the 1860 Census, he is listed as Ananias W. Martin, Jr., so perhaps his fathers name was Ananias, or it might be Henry Martin. 1860 Census - Taylor Martin, Anenias W. 36 b. S.C. [1824] Lydia A. (Peacock) [James W. see below 16 [1844] Millie M 14 [1846] (m. J.M. Parker & H.S. Buckner 2 Nov 1871) Henry T 13 [1847] John W ?Wright 11 [1849] m. Arabella Parks William D 5 [1855] Cornelia 3 - twin [1857] Ophelia 3 - twin Girl 2/12 [1860] Living with them: Scott, Nathaniel W. 23 RailRoad worker Seely A. 18 Harley H. 1 Martin, James W (?Wilber) 16 [1844]Railroad worker Margaret M. (Scott) 20 [married:12 Apr 1860] Martin, Frances 67 [1793](mother of A.W. living with daughter Nicey & Willis Jinks) [if married at 18 date would be 1811. 1st child ? 1816 - Nicey] A.W. Martin joined Co. D 28th Batt'n Georgia Siege Artillery Bonaud's Battalion in Macon (Bibb Co) Aug 6, 1863 He is listed on some muster rolls as Ananias Martin. His military record indicates that his health was not good, as he spent time in Floyd- Ocmulgee Hospitals in Macon (Bibb Co) Aug 31, 1863; sent to hospital Charleston S.C. Aug 10, 1864 by Sergeant Tison; Furloughed Nov 11, 1864 for 60 days by M.E.B. Complaint: Debility Floyd House and Ocmulgee Hospitals Macon Georgia His occupation after the War was listed as "Waggoner" which I assume means he transported goods. =================== TAYLOR COUNTY TRACER MAY 2005 In Memory of Mrs. Lydia Martin But few people, comparatively ever arrive at the ripe age of 83 years. Of that number there are not many who have been members of the church of Christ for 71 years. But so it was with Mrs. Lydia Martin, consort of William Martin who departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ophelia Amerson, June 15, 1908. Sister Martin joined the Methodist church at the age of 14 and it was the privilege of the writer to visit her home a number of years ago and from then until the time of her death he was intimately acquainted with her. And during all these years she ever exemplified the saving power of the Gospel of Christ. Life's pathway to her, did not always lead along the sunny slopes of mountains green, or through valleys bestudded with blooming flowers. But rather up its rough and rugged way and down through the vale of affliction. The horizon of her life was often covered by dark clouds and the drapery of her couch was often the pall of suffering and sorrow. Yet amidst the darkest hour and deepest gloom she, like Job could exclaim, "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him." It was her misfortune to lose her husband by death nearly 25 years ago. She has also been called upon to give up four sons, and none but a mother can know what it is to give up a boy, yet her faith in God was unshaken. Three years ago she was stricken with blindness, followed by bodily affliction which rendered her helpless, and for more than a year she was confined to her bed, yet she murmured not, but to the contrary often sang, "My soul shall quit this mournful vale and soar to worlds on high." None but the Father in Heaven can know how much she suffered, and none but He how much she trusted. But she is gone. After having told her loved ones goodbye, a sweet smile played upon her face, and tenement of clay ceased to suffer and the redeemed spirit went home to God. And he said unto me, "These are they which came out of great tribulation and have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." Too much praise cannot be given to the daughter, Mrs. Amerson in her untiring and unceasing care, love and attention given her mother during the long period of sickness and helplessness. God will reward. Mrs. Martin leaves the following brothers and sisters to rooum their loss. W.A. and J.R. Peacock, of Dothan, Ala., Mrs. S.L. Radford of Hartford and Mrs. Ed Wood of Hacoda, Ala, Mrs. Missouri Searcy of Coleman and Mrs. T. F. Layfield of Butler, Ga. And the following children: John Right Martin, Mrs. Ophelia Amerson, Mrs. Millie Buckner of Taylor county, Mrs. Cornelia Garrett of Junction City and Mrs. Nicy Bailey of Muscogee county. J.T. Adams, Sept. 18, 1908. ============================ 1870 Census Taylor Co Martin, (Ananias) William 40 waggoner [1830] Lydia 37 m. 1843 Bible Record [1833] Nicey (Ann Jerushaq) 19 f [1851] ??Where was she in 1860 William (David) 17 [1853] Cornelia 12 [1858] Ophelia 12 * girl in 1860 census must have died Floyd 6 [1864] 1880 Census Taylor Co Martin, A.W. ? Lydia File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/taylor/bios/martin830gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 6.9 Kb