Martin County Genealogy
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Martin County was formed in 1774 from parts of Halifax and Tyrrell Counties. The county seat of Martin County is Williamston. The county was named for the last royal Governor of North Carolina, Josiah Martin (Governor from 1771-1775). Probably due to the popularity of Governor Alexander Martin (twice Governer 1782-1784 and 1789-1792), this namesake county was not abolished like those of his predecessors, Tryon and Dobbs.
The following townships are in Martin County: Bear Grass, Cross Roads, Goose Nest, Griffins, Hamilton, Jamesville, Poplar Point, Robersonville, Williams, and Williamston.
Overlooking the Roanoke River is the Fort Branch Civil war site, known as “the best preserved earthwork Civil War Site east of the Mississippi.” The first of November is when an annual re-enactment is held. Fort Branch Civil War Site.
Martin County Historical Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 468
Williamston, NC 27892
Census Records
1850 Federal Census Transcription – Looks partial, a few pages (as text files).
Martin County Cemeteries
USGS Listing of Cemeteries in Martin County, NC
Query Forums
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North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Martin County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
My grandmother was Hattie Viola Roberson White. Her father was named Alonzo Roberson. I do not know her mother’s name. They lived in Martin County, NC near Williamston. Hattie married William Slade White. They had two children. Murldean Molissa White and Slade Roberson White.
Looking for information on James Peal who married Mary Elizabeth Robason. This couple moved from North Carolina to Tennessee. Willing to share information.
Alice Peterie
apeterie1@comcast.net
mshehornroberson on “Robason, Roberson genealogy research”
Henry Robason b. 1710 England; d. 1785 Tyrrell Co. N.C. Need information to confirm his service in the Revolutionary Was. Reported to have been in Dawson’s Company of the 7th N.C. Continental Line in 1777. Enlisted as a musician (drummer)
Need connections to him and his son John R Robason /Roberson b.1756 in N.C. d. 1816 in Tennessee. These gentlemen are my ancestors. I am working on DAR applications. Please contact Cajungal3342@aol.com Thanks to all who might reply.
News related to Martin County, NC
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We Salute… – Tarboro Daily Southerner
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We Salute…
Tarboro Daily Southerner Tarboro native KELVIN BRYANT, on being inducted into the NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS HALL OF FAME and for placing his Tarboro High School jersey in the museum in hopes that it would cause museum visitors to want to learn about his hometown and to … |
State OK’s Quarry Permit For Martin Marietta In Beaufort County – WITN – WITN
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State OK's Quarry Permit For Martin Marietta In Beaufort County – WITN
WITN The N.C. Division of Water Quality approved the water quality certification for the quarry on Wednesday. Martin Marietta is also seeking a national pollutant discharge elimination system permit from the state to address a proposed discharge to … |
Fleeing Oregon Suspect Begs Cops To Save Him From Columbia River – Huffington Post
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Fleeing Oregon Suspect Begs Cops To Save Him From Columbia River
Huffington Post A Martin County sheriff's deputy in Florida arrested Ramon Blair, 28, based on tips from informants that Blair would have hundreds of dollars of crack cocaine "on his person." An initial … 9, 2012, in Cumberland County, N.C., for crime against nature … |
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Zip-Tied 4-Year-Old: Raleigh, NC Couple Gerald Thomas Swinehart, Marlaine …
International Business Times Their attorneys have yet to be identified, the Associated Press reports. Swinehart and Coffey were held in Martin County Jail in Stuart, Fla., until their extradition to North Carolina, the Charlotte Observer reports. They were booked at the Wake … Zip-tied 4-year-old girl: Wrists, ankles bound with zip ties, then tied to gate Police : couple used zip ties to bind daughter |
Police: NC teacher bites off girlfriend’s ear – myfox8.com
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Police: NC teacher bites off girlfriend's ear
myfox8.com Officers said Arnold is a Martin County resident and substitute teacher at Washington County Union Middle School in Roper. Authorities said the suspect was charged with maiming without malice, assault on a female, and kidnapping. Read more: WCTI12 … |
High winds hamper BCC – Florida Today
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High winds hamper BCC
Florida Today … All-Area selection in Albany and also was named to the All-Region (1-AAA) first team. He joins Jermohn Queen of Martin County High, Landus Anderson of Florida High in Tallahassee, and Cameron Scott of Word of God Christian Academy in Raleigh, NC. |
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