ky-footsteps Wednesday, 17 September 1997 Volume 01 : Number 234 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Diana Flynn Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 22:46:12 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Martin, Allen - Unknown Co MARTIN, DURNELL "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 JACKSON TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 924 ALLEN MARTIN (deceased) an old settler of Jackson Township, was born May 15, 1810, died January 6, 1871, in Kentucky, being the sixth in a family of eleven children born to John and Elizabeth (Martin) Martin. His parents were natives of Kentucky, from which State they removed to Indiana in 1814, settling in Washington County. The subject of this sketch had very limited means for schooling, but by his energy succeeded in securing a good practical education. On November 24, 1836, his marriage with Melinda Durnell was solemnized and to this union were born two children, only one now living: Lucretia and an infant son unnamed (dead). Mr. Martin was a Republican, and took much interest in the political questions of his day. By occupation he was a farmer and stock-raiser, in which he was very successful. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and always contributed liberally to its support. His death occurred January 6, 1871. In his dying hour he exhorted his family and friends to put their trust in God. He passed away as he had lived, in sight of heaven and glorifying the name of his Savior. ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 22:37:44 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Martin, Edmund W. - Shelby Co MARTIN, WHITE, GOSS "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 JACKSON TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 924 EDMUND W. MARTIN, an old pioneer and prominent citizen of Jackson Township, was born in Shelby County, Ky., 1801, being the oldest of a family of thirteen children born to Abner and Mary (White) Martin. His parents immigrated to Indiana in 1814, when Edmund was but thirteen years of age. They settled in Wayne County, and afterward, in 1817, removed to Washington County. The subject of this sketch had very limited chance to get an education, but managed to learn to read and write and make simple calculations. He remained with his parents until he attained his twenty-seventh year, when he married. During his boyhood days he had many times been in contact with the Indians, of whom he claims to have had a mortal fear. In 1827 his marriage with Catharine Goss was solemnized, and to this union have been born six children, all living: Sallie, Mary, Amos, Elizabeth, Silas and George. He is a member of the Christian Church, and contributes liberally to its support. In politics he was formerly a Whig, but is at present identified with the Republican party. He is a farmer, stone-mason, and carpenter, and has had a long, useful, honored and eventful life. ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 23:02:03 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Martin, A. C. - Shelby Co MARTIN, WAYMAN, DENNY "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 JACKSON TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 925 A. C. MARTIN (deceased), an old and respected citizen of Jackson Township, was born in Shelby County, Ky., March 31, 1812, being fourth child of a family of eleven children born to William and Mary A. (Wayman) Martin. His parents were natives of Virginia and were upright, Christian people. The subject of this sketch had very limited means of procuring an education but succeeded in securing a very good practical education. He remained at home until he attained his sixteenth year, when he was apprenticed to a saddler to learn the trade, which he followed most of his life. March 14, 1838, his marriage with Parmelia W. Denny was solemnized, and to this union were born six children, all living: Cyrus, Hester, Martha, Dorothea, Otho and Lydia E. In politics he was a stanch Republican and took an intelligent interest in the political questions of his day. June 13, 1871, his lamented death occurred. He had been a member of the Christian Church for over forty years previous to his death and professed a living faith in the atoning efficacy of a Savior's blood. His occupations through life were the saddlery business and farming, in which pursuits he was successful, leaving a comfortable home to his family at his death. ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 23:27:42 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Shepherd, David & James - Shelby Co SHEPHERD, HENSLEY, BUCHANAN, RIPPY "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 JACKSON TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 926 DAVID SHEPHERD, an old and prominent citizen of Jackson Township, was born in Kentucky on the 12th of May, 1813, being the oldest of a family of ten children born to Thomas and Nancy (Hensley) Shepherd. His ancestors were natives of Virginia, from whence they removed to Kentucky, remaining a short time, and in 1818 they immigrated to Indiana, settling in Washington County. The subject of this sketch had poor advantages of schools, but by his energy in after years obtained a fair education. He remained home with his parents until he attained his seventeenth year when he was apprenticed to a gunsmith. On the 25th of May, 1834, his marriage with Polly Buchanan was solemnized, and to this union have been born six children, three of whom are now dead: Eliza, Amanda and Angeline (deceased); Ellen, Mary and Martha. He is a member of the Christian Church, and in politics is a stanch Republican. He is a farmer and blacksmith, and has made life a success. JAMES SHEPHERD, an old and prominent citizen of Jackson Township, was born in Kentucky on the 4th of August, 1816, being the second in a family of ten children born to Thomas and Nancy (Hensley) Shepherd. His parents were native of Kentucky, from whence they immigrated to Indiana in 1818, settling in Washington County. The subject of this sketch had limited advantages of school, but by his energy succeeded in getting a fair practical education. He remained home with his parents until he attained his thirty-second year. In September, 1848, his marriage with Sarah Rippy was solemnized, and to this union have been born six children, four of whom are now living: Thomas J., John F. (dead), Lucy J., Sarah A., Laura E. (Dead), and Nancy A. He is a member of the Christian Church, and contributes liberally to the support of the church. In politics he is Republican,and he is a successful farmer. *****Inserted Note***** From: lonfink@dmrtc.net (Lonnie Fink) Date: Wed, 17 Sep 1997 16:14:56 -0600 Subject: KY-F: Shepherds from Shelby Co, KY The marriage of Thomas & Nancy HENSLEY occurred in Shelby Co, KY 14-May-1812 Maybe be better to place under Shelby CO, KY! Thanks again Diana for the info!! Lonnie ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 22:16:13 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Martin, Levi D s/o Martin, Wm. & Eliz. Wayman - Shelby Co MARTIN, WAYMAN, LOUGHMILLER, FOWLER "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 JACKSON TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 923 LEVI D. MARTIN, an old and prominent citizen of Jackson Township, was born in Washington County, Ind., on July 29, 1822, being the seventh in a family of eleven children born to William and Elizabeth (Wayman) Martin. His ancestors were natives of Kentucky, from whence they immigrated to Indiana in a very early day, settling in Washington County. The subject of this sketch had very limited advantages of schools, but by his energy he secured a fair common school education. He remained home with his parents until he attained his twenty-second year, when he commenced work at the cabinet trade. He soon afterward engaged in blacksmithing. His sisters having married, the subject of this sketch had to assume the duties of housework, cooking, knitting, weaving, and in fact all the house duties devolved upon him. On the 2d day of June, 1846, his marriage with Matilda Loughmiller was solemnized, and to this union was born one child, now living in Kansas--Sarah A. The death of his first wife occurred July 21, 1851. The nuptials of his second marriage were celebrated January 5, 1854. His second wife was Emeline Fowler. This union was blessed with eight children, seven of whom are now living: Orlando F., dead; Theodore J., Clinton W., Robert S., Rosa L., Lilly A., Carry J., Edgar L. He is a member of the Christian Church, and contributes liberally to its support. In politics he is a stanch Republican. ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 22:26:39 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Martin, Ezra H. s/o Martin, Stephen - Unknown Co MARTIN, HIESTAND, HUFF "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 JACKSON TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 924 EZRA H. MARTIN, a prominent citizen of Jackson Township, and merchant of Martinsburg, was born in Washington County on the 12th of November, 1830, being the oldest child in a family of nine born to Stephen and Nancy (Hiestand) Martin. His ancestors were natives of Kentucky and Virginia respectively. The father immigrated to Indiana in 1818, and the mother in 1819. Ezra H. had limited advantages of schools, but succeeded in securing a good business education. He remained at home with his parents until he attained his twenty-fifth year. In 1856 his marriage with Nancy J. Huff was solemnized, and this union has been blessed with nine children, all living. Mr. Martin is a member of the United Brethren Church, and Republican in politics. He was formerly a carpenter, but at present is engaged in merchandizing and farming, in which pursuits he has done and is doing well, now owning a good store at Martinsburg and 130 acres of well improved land, 100 acres of which are tillable. He is one of the leading citizens in this part of the county. ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps V1 #234 *************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genelaogical information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research and by non-commercial entities as long as this message remains on all copied material. 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