Orange County Indexed
The Martin surname
The Martin name in Orange County Indexed: 164 historical records, 26 people in the chronology and 7 headings in books and archives.
- In the records
- 1752 to 1908
most named in the 1750s
- Deeds 1752–1874
- Court minutes 1753–1815
- Wills 1754–1861
- Tax lists 1779–1790
- Marriages 1785–1908
- Records of enslaved people 1825
- In the chronology
- 1767 to 1994 26 people in 82 entries, most in the 1980s
- In books and archives
- 7 people, born 1740 to 1956
- Places in its deeds and wills
- Haw River (6), Cane Creek (5), Toms Creek (2), Collins Creek (2), Stony Creek (2), Jordans Creek (2), Chapel Hill (2), Conditional Branch (1)
- Married into
- Artis 1, Barnwell 1, Berry 1, Bledsoe 1, Browning 1, Cameron 1, Carrington 1, Desern 1, Graham 1, Holaway 1, Johnston 1, Jones 1 · the marriages
- Often named with
- Granville 7, Johnson 5, Crawford 4, Reed 4, Terrell 3, Collins 3, Henderson 3, Johnston 2, Winnick 2, Bennehan 2, Walker 2, Watson 2
- People with a page here
- Alexander Martin, Charles F. Martin, François-Xavier Martin, James G. (James Grubbs) Martin, Joseph Martin, Josiah Martin, Wayne Martin, William Joseph Martin
- Spellings to try
- Marten
- Search beyond these records
- Martin in Ancestry Library Edition (on the library’s public computers; add Orange County, North Carolina as a place)
- HeritageQuest, through NC LIVE (anywhere, with your OCPL library card; search Martin there)
- Martin in Orange County records on FamilySearch (free account)
Drawn from the records below. Families named together, or married to one another, are leads to follow, not proof of kinship. A similar spelling may be another family, and two people of the same name are not necessarily the same person.
In the chronology 26 people
The people of this surname named in the county’s dated events, as the names index lists them. Each printed name is its own heading; names that may be one person are not merged.
- Martin, Alexander 16 entries, 1770–1792
- Martin, Annie 1 entry, 1930
- Martin, Charles 1 entry, 1910
- Martin, D. G. 1 entry, 1994
- Martin, D. L. 1 entry, 1975
- Martin, E. W. 2 entries, 1891
- Martin, Everett Dean 2 entries, 1929–1935
- Martin, Flossie 1 entry, 1911
- Martin, J. B. 2 entries, 1874–1879
- Martin, James 3 entries, 1960–1991
- Martin, James G. 2 entries, 1985–1989
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Martin, Jim 16 entries, 1971–1991
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- 1971–1989: Choosing the I-40 route through Orange County, 1971–1989
- 1975–1988: Building Davis Library and renewing Wilson Library, 1975–1988
- April 18, 1984: Gubernatorial candidate Jim Martin campaigns in the Pit
- September 10, 1984: Orange County Republicans open their first county headquarters since 1978
- 1985–1986: Choosing William Friday’s successor, 1985–1986
- October 17, 1986: C. D. Spangler is inaugurated as president of the UNC system
- September 11, 1987: Nine presidential candidates debate education at the Smith Center
- January 23, 1987: Charles Kuralt's benefit completes a School of Social Work chair honoring his father
- September 25, 1987: Orange County is declared eligible for federal drought relief
- September 22, 1988: Interstate 40 opens between U.S. 15-501 and New Hope Church Road
- January 22, 1988: Governor Martin and Lieutenant Governor Jordan hold their first debate at the Carolina Inn
- March 1989: James Freeland is buried after a funeral at Fairview Baptist Church
- 1989–1991: UNC and the state budget cuts, 1989–1991
- March 8, 1990: First lady Barbara Bush speaks on family literacy at the Kenan Center
- October 2, 1990: Gov. Jim Martin makes an unplanned visit to the Pit to talk about the University budget
- March 25, 1991: Turkish President Turgut Ozal opens his tour of American universities at UNC
- Martin, Jimmy 1 entry, 1971
- Martin, John 2 entries, 1977–1982
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Martin, John C. 4 entries, 1970–1982
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- 1970–1982: Carrboro’s water bill fights with the University and OWASA, 1970–1982
- 1974–1994: Public housing and the Chapel Hill Housing Authority, 1974–1994
- April 23, 1981: Judge orders Carrboro to pay OWASA $33,216 in fire hydrant fees
- by February 12, 1982: Judge rules for Chapel Hill in the Piney Mountain public housing suit
- Martin, Joseph B. 1 entry, 1875
- Martin, Josiah 10 entries, 1767–1776
- Martin, Kevin 3 entries, 1988
- Martin, Minnie Berry 1 entry, 1919
- Martin, Paul 2 entries, 1979
- Martin, Professor 1 entry, 1861
- Martin, Sally 2 entries, 1832–1833
- Martin, Sam 1 entry, 1900
- Martin, Sam F. 1 entry, 1868
- Martin, Samuel H. 1 entry, 1868
- Martin, William Joseph 4 entries, 1858–1861
In books and archives 7 headings
Subject headings from the library catalogs Orange County Indexed gathers. A family heading collects genealogies and family papers; a person heading, the works about that person.
- Martin, Josiah 75 works
- Martin, Alexander, 1740-1807 40 works
- Martin, Joseph, 1740-1808 3 works
- Martin, Charles F., 1843- 1 work
- Martin, Clarence Dudley, 1844-1864. 1 work
- Martin, François-Xavier, 1762-1846 1 work
- Martin, Wayne, 1956- 1 work
In the historical records 164 records
59 deeds, 1 records of enslaved people, 25 marriages, 67 court minutes, 6 tax list entries and 6 wills and papers, oldest first. Every record that names someone of this surname, as the record spells it; choose a collection to narrow the list. Martin marriages in full · Search the name in every collection
1750s
- 1752DeedsZachariah Martin Sr to James Swafort, June 1752
- 1752DeedsZachariah Martin to William Mayars [William Miers], June 1752
- 1752DeedsZachariah Martin to Thomas Mathews, June 1752
- 1753DeedsTimothy Terrel to Zachariah Martin, June 1753
- 1753DeedsWilliam Martin to James Crow, December 1753
- 1753DeedsZachariah Martin to Isaac [Collins], December 1753
- 1753Court minutesThe court impaneled grand jurors Henry Bedingfield, Benjamin Martin, James McAlester and 10 others.
- 1754Court minutesThe eight listed road commissioners were each fined twenty shillings for missing the general meeting (Lawrence Banckson, Josias Dixon, Al…
- 1754WillsWill of Joseph Hardin
- 1755DeedsZachariah Martin Sr to George Martin, 27 November 1755
- 1755DeedsBenjamin Martin to William Johnson, 26 May 1755
- 1755DeedsBenjamin Martin to William Johnson, 26 May 1755
- 1755DeedsGeorge Martin to William Howlett, 19 June 1755
- 1755DeedsGranville to Benjamin Martin, 13 March 1755
- 1755DeedsGranville to Benjamin Martin, 13 March 1755
- 1755DeedsBenjamin Martin to William Johnston, 26 May 1755
- 1755DeedsBenjamin Martin to George Martin, 25 May 1755
- 1755DeedsZachariah Martin [Jr] to Zachariah Martin Sr, June 1755
- 1755DeedsEarl Granville to Benjamin Martin, September 1755
- 1755DeedsBenjamin Martin to William Johnson, September 1755
- 1755DeedsBenjamin Martin to George Martin, September 1755
- 1755DeedsGeorge Martin to William Howlet, September 1755
- 1755DeedsZachariah Martin to John Martin, December 1755
- 1756DeedsZachariah Martin Jr to Timothy Terrell, December 1756
- 1756Court minutesThe record listed twenty-four road commissioners for the April meeting (Thomas Holden, John Pittman, James Allison, Lawrence Banckson).
- 1756Court minutesThe record listed the county’s thirty-five current road commissioners (Thomas Holden, Hugh Porter, James Allison, Robert Cate).
- 1757DeedsZachariah Martin [Jr] to John Horneday, March 1757
1760s
- 1760DeedsZachariah Martin to Thomas Fusell, November 1760
- 1761DeedsJohn Stewart to Zachariah Martin, August 1761
- 1761DeedsZachariah Martin to James Vestal, August 1761
- 1763DeedsEarl Granville to Zachariah Martin, November 1763
- 1763DeedsWilliam Martin to Joseph Burk, November 1763
- 1763DeedsZachariah Martin to Argeus Henderson, November 1763
- 1763DeedsZachariah Martin to Thomas North, November 1763
- 1764DeedsJames Bogan to Osan Martin, February 1764
- 1764DeedsZachariah Martin to Thomas West, February 1764
- 1764DeedsZachariah Martin to Elnathan Davis, February 1764
- 1764DeedsGeorge Martin to Phillimon Hawkins, February 1764
- 1764DeedsEarl Granville to Zachariah Martin, May 1764
- 1764DeedsZachariah Martin to Benjamin Drummon[d], May 1764
- 1764Court minutesSixteen men were appointed to lay out a road from the Rowan–Orange boundary across Sandy Creek toward Cape Fare.
- 1765DeedsEarl Granville to Zachariah Martin Sr, May 1765
- 1765DeedsEarl Granville to William Martin, August 1765
- 1765DeedsEarl Granville to Zachariah Martin, August 1765
- 1766DeedsJames Martin to Roger Adkinson, May 1766
- 1767DeedsOson Martin to Ganaway Martin, August 1767
- 1769DeedsHerman Husband to George Martin, 9 October 1769
- 1769DeedsJames Terrell to James Martin, 11 March 1769
1770s
- 1779Tax listsThe 1779 tax list: Martin Abraham
- 1779Tax listsThe 1779 tax list: Martin Henry
- 1779Tax listsThe 1779 tax list: Martin Obediah
1780s
- 1780Tax listsThe 1780–81 tax lists: Martin, Ephreim (Caswell District)
- 1782DeedsNorth Carolina to Obadiah Martin, 25 October 1782
- 1784Court minutesJames Kennaday became overseer from Ezekial Williamses to Caswell Line, with named workers assigned to maintain the road.
- 1785MarriagesMarriage bond: James Martin and Susannah Johnston
- 1785Court minutesA jury was sworn in Alex Martin’s case against administrator Thos. Donalson.
- 1789Court minutesThe jury returned an award of £57.18.11 plus costs; an appeal followed in McVey’s debt action against Allison.
- 1789Court minutesThe jury awarded James Blakes’s administrators £62.16.7 plus costs against John Taylor and Elisha Caine.
- 1789Court minutesThe jury found Picket liable and awarded Benjamin Peelor five shillings plus costs.
- 1789Court minutesThe jury awarded John McKethin £30.14.1 plus costs against Henry Murray; the court granted a requested appeal.
- 1789Court minutesThe jury awarded Peter V Williamson £20.10.6 plus costs against administrator Jno Mitchel.
- 1789Court minutesThe jury found Whitney liable, awarded Davis five shillings plus costs, and identified the boundary by the specified stump and rock.
- 1789Court minutesThe jury awarded Isaac Gattis twenty shillings plus costs against John Armstrong.
- 1789Court minutesThe jury was sworn in Courtny’s action against Turner; no verdict was recorded.
1790s
- 1790Court minutesThe court appointed a road jury to survey the proposed Pains–Haw River route only if twelve jurors considered it publicly useful.
- 1790Court minutesThe court ordered the named Henderson child bound to Henry Martin until adulthood.
- 1790Court minutesThe court ordered the named Henderson child bound to Henry Martin until adulthood.
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: Obadiah Martin (Orange District)
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: Henry Martin (Chatham District)
- 1795MarriagesMarriage bond: James Martin and Rosanah Lindsey
- 1796DeedsJohn Martin to Richard Bennehan, 2 November 1796
- 1796DeedsObidiah Martin to John Walker, 3 September 1796
- 1799DeedsDavid Denning to Henry Martin, 13 September 1799
- 1799Court minutesJurors convicted Geo Watson of assault; the court imposed a fine and costs.
1800s
- 1800MarriagesMarriage bond: Henry Lewis and Alice Martin
- 1800Court minutesDeed, Henry Thompson Sr to Henry Thompson Jr, proved by Robert Martin.
- 1801DeedsHenry Martin to Henry Bracken, 31 October 1801
- 1801DeedsJames Crawford to Caleb Martin, 3 February 1801
- 1801DeedsNorth Carolina to Henry Martin, 10 March 1801
- 1801Court minutesDeed, James Crawford to Caleb Martin, proved by John Martin.
- 1801WillsWill of John Moore
- 1802DeedsJames Crawford to John Martin, 15 November 1802
- 1802MarriagesMarriage bond: George Martin and Raney Carrington
- 1802MarriagesMarriage bond: James Tulloch and Anthrozt Martin
- 1804Court minutesDeed, James Crawford to John Martin, proved by Mark Fann.
- 1807MarriagesMarriage bond: Richard Jones and Elizabeth Martin
- 1808MarriagesMarriage bond: William Martin and Sally Desern
1810s
- 1810WillsWill of Darkis (x) Hays
- 1811MarriagesMarriage bond: Edmond Browning and Jeany Martin
- 1813MarriagesMarriage bond: David Winick and Sally Martin
- 1815DeedsRobert Martin to George Martin, 25 May 1815
- 1815Court minutesDeed, Robert Martin to George Martin, acknowledged in court.
- 1815WillsWill of Henry (x) Martin
1820s
- 1824MarriagesMarriage bond: William Barnwell and Nancy Martin
- 1824MarriagesMarriage bond: Zephaniah Martin and Polly Artis
- 1825DeedsSarah Martin to David Winnick, 17 February 1825
- 1825Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Sarah Martin to David Winnick, 17 February 1825
1830s
- 1832MarriagesMarriage bond: Allen Martin and Casy Murphey
- 1835WillsWill of Thomas Fitch
1850s
1860s
- 1860DeedsTennessee Martin to Mary Martin, 13 January 1860
- 1860DeedsTennessee Martin to Williamson Holloway, 13 December 1860
- 1861WillsWill of Tennessee Martin
- 1864MarriagesMarriage bond: John A Cameron and Lucy Martin
- 1864MarriagesMarriage bond: James A Link and Fannie Martin
- 1868MarriagesMarriage bond: Edward A Martin and Annabella N Thompson
1870s
1880s
1890s
- 1896MarriagesMarriage license: John B Martin and Sallie E Nevill
- 1896MarriagesMarriage license: Frank Page and Ella Martin
- 1897MarriagesMarriage license: R L Uzzell and Hattie S Martin
1900s
- 1906MarriagesMarriage license: G W Martin and Fannie V Graham
- 1906MarriagesMarriage license: P L Martin and Clara Rooker
- 1908MarriagesMarriage license: Geo W Martin and Mildred D Berry
Undated
- DeedsZachariah Martin Sr to Joseph Walker, September 1752
- DeedsJames Collins [Sr] to Zachariah Martin [Sr], September 1752
- Court minutesZachariah Martin recorded a power of attorney authorizing his son Zach. Martin to act for him.
- Court minutesJames Watson, Zachariah Martin, William Johnson and John Hunter registered livestock marks.
- Court minutesThe court appointed Jno Gray, John Hendricks, John Pryor and 9 others for jury service.
- Court minutesZachariah Martin, Wm. Copeland and James Collins became commissioners to maintain the courthouse–Hawfields–Cape Fare (Fear) road using ne…
- Court minutesDavid Miers and six other named men registered cattle marks.
- Court minutesZachariah Martin, William Copeland and James Collins were appointed commissioners to repair the Haw old fields–Cape fare road using neigh…
- Court minutesJohn Scott alleged Joseph Dewit (?), Wm. Dewit and Zachariah Martin abducted his daughter Amy Hawley and six children, fearing they would…
- Court minutesThe court empanelled grand jurors James Bowie, George Williams, John Dunnagan and 9 others.
- Court minutesWill of Joseph Hardin, proved by Benjamin Martin.
- Court minutesThe listed commissioners’ absences were excused because of other duties, travel, an accident or lack of notice (Lawrence Banckson, Josias…
- Court minutesJohn Martin brought an action on the case against John Wood.
- Court minutesZachariah Martin authorized Zach. Martin to act under a power of attorney, witnessed by William and Eliza Reed.
- Court minutesThomas Lindley brought an action on the case against Zachariah Martin.
- Court minutesWilliam Eaton brought an action on the case against Zach. Martin.
- Court minutesWilliam Eaton brought an action on the case against Zachariah Martin.
- Court minutesZach. Martin received permission to operate an ordinary at his Rocky River home.
- Court minutesJohn Martin brought a petition against John Byars.
- Court minutesJohn Money brought a petition against Zach Martin.
- Court minutesHercules Ogle’s proposed Deep River gristmill required a two-acre survey, appraisal by four named men and notice to the Earl of Granville…
- Court minutesTwo juries were appointed to lay out a road from Alexander Mebane’s toward the Peedee warehouse route, divided at the Cain Creek meetingh…
- Court minutesWilliam Reed brought a petition against Zachariah Martin.
- Court minutesZachariah Martin’s ordinary license was renewed.
- Court minutesNamed men and specified taxables were assigned the Haw River–Roberson’s Ford road in Wm. Petty Senior’s district.
- Court minutesWm. Martin brought a petition against William Webster.
- Court minutesRobert Jones brought an action on the case against Zachariah Martin.
- Court minutesWilliam Martin brought a petition against William Webster.
- Court minutesJeremiah Hadley replaced Edward Teague as Cape Fare Road overseer from Terril’s Creek to the fork before Zachariah Martin Junior’s.
- Court minutesBenjamin Gest replaced James Martin as road overseer.
- Court minutesJames Bowie brought an action on the case against William Martin.
- Court minutesJames Bowie brought an action on the case against William Martin.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of William Reed granted to Edmund Fanning and Francis Nash; sureties Thomas Lloyd and Zachariah Martin.
- Court minutesThomas Cresap brought a petition against James Martin.
- Court minutesWilliam Nunn brought an action on the case against Zachariah Martin.
- Court minutesZachariah Martin brought a petition against Daniel Norris.
- Court minutesJames Powell brought an original attachment proceeding against Zachariah Martin.
- Court minutesDeed, Charles Dunnegan & Elsey his wife to William Mebane, proved by James Martin.
- Court minutesDeed, R. Bennehan to J. Martin, Esq..
- Court minutesDeed, James Martin, Esq. to Wm. Johnston.
- Court minutesObidiah Martin received leave to erect a water gristmill on Jordans Creek.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the venire; five named jurors were marked excused.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded Colter one penny plus costs against Cockman.
- Court minutesObediah Martin obtained permission for a gristmill on his land at Jordans creek.
- Court minutesAtha Lindsey became overseer for the road toward Chatham through Benjamin Lacys Land, with workers Jno Edwards, Ben Lacy, Atha Robertson…
- Court minutesJane Browning became guardian of Isaac Browning and Edward Elam Browning.