Alexander MARTIN

HAIRSTON.org ID#1238, b. between 1776 and 1784, d. about 1831
Father*Patrick MARTIN1 b. b 1765, d. a 1813
Birth*Alexander MARTIN was born between 1776 and 1784. The 1810 census indicates he was born 1766 - 1784 and the 1820 census 1776-1794, therefore he was born between 1776 - 1784.2,3 
He was the son of Patrick MARTIN.1,4 
Marriage*Alexander MARTIN married Agnes HAIRSTON, daughter of William Hairston and Ann S. (surname unknown), about 1804 in Abbeville, South Carolina. Agnes is listed as Alexander's wife in the 15 February 1805 deed.5 
Deed*On 15 February 1805, Alexander Martin and his wife Agnes Martin, sold 86 acres to William Chandler for $320. - Newberry Miscellaneous Records 1800-1806. FSL #7857049, image 775. 
Court Record*On 3 November 1807, Patrick Martin, Alexander Martin and John Martin petition to be citizens of the United States of America and keep the land they now have. Patrick Martin mentions "One Hundred twenty acres of land that was bequeathed to his wife by her father George Straight prior to marriage".
Census 1810*Alexander MARTIN appeared on the census of 1810 in Newberry, South Carolina, Males <10 3, 26-44 1, Females 16-25 1, Slaves 1.3 
WillIn Patrick MARTIN's will dated 8 December 1812 in Newberry, South Carolina, Alexander MARTIN was named as an heir; Mentions sons John Martin and Alexander Martin. Executors: James McMorries, James Caldwell. Witnesses: Charles Askin, Thomas Hall, Margaret Hall. - FSL 4753844, image 150-151.1 
Will*He left a will on 30 January 1814 in Newberry, South Carolina. Mentions wife Agnes Martin, but does not list children by name. Executors: John Martin and James Caldwel. Witnesses: John M. Morris, W. Metherford, Thomas Gordon.6 
Census 1820*He appeared on the census of 1820 in Abbeville, South Carolina, Males <10 1, 10-15 2, 16-18 1, 16-15 1, 26-44 1, Females <10 3, 26-44 1, Slaves 3.2 
Death*He died about 1831. 
Probate*His estate was probated on 3 January 1832 in Newberry, South Carolina, Will Book 2, Page 300, Estate Box 58, PKG. 1387.6 

Family

Agnes HAIRSTON b. a 1785
Child

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S282] Will of Patrick Martin - 8 December 1812 - Will Book H. Pages 291-292, Newberry County, South Carolina.
  2. [S1820] 1820 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  3. [S1810] 1810 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  4. [S267] South Carolina Marriage Index, 1641-1965.
  5. [S281] Abbeville County Marriage and Death Abstract - Abbeville Banner 1846-1860 - E. Don Herd Jr. and Ann B. Herd, 1980.
  6. [S280] Will of Alexander Martin - January 30, 1814 -.
  7. [S1840] 1840 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
Last Edited30 Jun 2025