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Martin Family
Martin Family History by Oresta Martin
"Oresta Martin, the second son
of the late Alex and Bertha Jones Martin; Grandson of Commodore and Susie
Toles Martin, was born on a part of the farm in Taylor Community Lafayette
County, Ms. owned by my ancestors.
Grandfather Commodore Martin came from South Carolina; married to Susie
Toles by 'Jumping the broom' during reconstruction after the Civil
War--1867. His wife bore him seven sons named: William, Tommy, Moses, Perry,
Alex, Elisha, and Duff. Seven daughters: Mary, Oddie, Emma, Geanie, Eula,
Addie & Frenchie. The Commodore Martin family tilled the soil, while raising
their fourteen children. They also raised chicken and farm animals. The
Martin Family was devoted to the Christian Church. Father Alex, the fourth
son of Commodore and Susie Martin married Bertha Jones. The family tree of
the late Alex and Bertha Jones Martin: Family Reunion, July 28-30, 1995
provides the names of five sons: Horace deceased, Oresta, Alex, James, Ardia
Mae, Clara & Cleora, Robertha & Edna.
Martin Family, Page Two
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