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
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Martin County from the Forum:
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
“martin county” nc – Google News
Cook named regional Principal of the Year, becomes finalist for state title – Garner News
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Cook named regional Principal of the Year, becomes finalist for state title
Garner News He now is among eight candidates for the 2012 Wells Fargo NC Principal of the Year title. He is a finalist with Clay Wagner of Riverside High in Martin County, Kelly Withers of Jesse Carson High in Rowan-Salisbury schools, Glenn Reed of Blue Creek … Garner High principal finalist for state honor |
North Carolina man charged with stealing coins from vending machines in Stuart – TCPalm
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North Carolina man charged with stealing coins from vending machines in Stuart
TCPalm By Will Greenlee STUART â A man accused of using tape and fishing line affixed to $5 and $10 bills to steal coins from vending machines has been arrested, according to a Martin County Sheriff's Office report released Monday and a sheriff's spokeswoman. |
Rep. Butterfield announces funds for eastern NC airports – WNCT
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Rep. Butterfield announces funds for eastern NC airports
WNCT GK Butterfield announced the Federal Aviation Administration and the NC Department of Transportation will award $2.8 million in grants for upgrades and expansions to airports in the east. The airports getting upgrades will be to Martin County Airport, … Butterfield Announces $2.8 Million in Grants to Upgrade District Airports |
St. Lucie County felony arrests: Jan. 20, 2012 – Fort Pierce Tribune
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St. Lucie County felony arrests: Jan. 20, 2012
Fort Pierce Tribune By staff report Ronnie Jackson, 27, 2900 block of Avenue S, Fort Pierce, felony battery with prior convictions (arrested in Martin County). Joseph Schaefer, 19, 1900 block of Southeast South Buttonwood Drive, Port St. Lucie, possession of oxycodone … |
State may delay decision on charter school – The Outer Banks Voice
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State may delay decision on charter school
The Outer Banks Voice A letter from the North Carolina Office of Charter Schools, sent last week to organizers of Waters Edge Village School, said the NC State Board of Education may wait until March to approve the application. Waters Edge Village School plans to open in … |
James Elsworth Mizell, 92 – Midway Driller
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James Elsworth Mizell, 92
Midway Driller By Anonymous James Elsworth Mizell born June 28th, 1919 in Jamesville, Martin County, North Carolina to John Henry and Effie Mae Wallace Mizell passed away on December 23, 1919 at the age of 92. Survived by his wife Joyce Picard Mizell, … |
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