Martin County Genealogy
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.
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Wind and rain no match for Westminster Christian's Ian Facey
MiamiHerald.com The Raiders were led by Anthony Infante, who tied for fourth place with Stuart Martin County's Christian Tepley at 75. ⢠Team scores: 1. … |
Nephew of slain trooper cheers court ruling on life sentences – WRAL.com
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Nephew of slain trooper cheers court ruling on life sentences
WRAL.com Brown, 57, was convicted in Martin County of murder and sentenced to death after she and two acquaintances robbed a bank and one of the men shot Trooper Guy … |
