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Origin of Martin Total Records: 12  Origin of Martin, Meaning of Martin Origin: My family thinks that surname comes from C?rsega Surnames: De Martini, Demartini Submitted by: Luisa Villegas Demartini Origin of Martin, Meaning of Martin Origin: james 'edward' martin born around 1865. had several brothers.(joseph)(simon j) (albert franklin)(henry thomas) (george baybery)-sisters were mary-martha-lizzie most of them came from mo. would like any info about the family. Surnames: Martin Submitted by: jenny fickess Origin of Martin, Meaning of Martin Origin: ABRAHAM MARTIN married MARY JANE 'POLLY' HEADY 1823 0r 1824. He was born SC 1797; she was born 2-5-1801 VA. seeking relatives/info/descendants Will share Surnames: Martin Submitted by: Laura L. Horton (Martin) Origin of Martin, Meaning of Martin Origin: AUGUSTA MARTIN (male) 'Uncle AUG' born: ca: 1873 Wayne County, IL seeking info/relatives/descendants Have alot of info-will share! Surnames: MARTIN Submitted by: Laura L. Horton (Martin) Origin of Martin, Meaning of Martin Origin: ELMER MARTIN born: ca: 1865 Wayne County, IL. Seeking info/relatives/descendants. Will share photos/documents Surnames: MARTIN Submitted by: Laura L. Horton (Martin) Origin of Martin, Meaning of Martin Origin: JAMES (P. or E.) MARTIN born: ca 1867 Wayne County, IL Parents; ELEAZER & LUCRETIA MARTIN seeking info/relatives/descendants Have alot of info..will share Surnames: MARTIN Submitted by: Laura L. Horton (Martin) Origin of Martin, Meaning of Martin Origin: JAMES C. MARTIN born: 1831 IL ABRAHAM H. MARTIN born: 1836 Wayne Co, IL Parents: ABRAHAM MARTIN & MARY JANE 'POLLY' HEADY seeking info/relatives/descendants-have info; will share Surnames: MARTIN Submitted by: Laura L. Horton (Martin) Origin of Martin, Meaning of Martin Origin: JEPTHA MARTIN born: 1825 IL married: PYRAN ? children: GEORGE W. b. 1853; Nancy C. b. 1860; Charles C. b. 1863; Malinda b. 1869. All born in IL seeking info/relatives/descendants-will share info. e-mail: elhzm@tir.com Surnames: MARTIN Submitted by: Laura L. Horton (Martin Origin of Martin, Meaning of Martin Origin: ROSE MARTIN born: 1854 Wayne County, IL Father: ELEAZER (ELEY) MARTIN & LUCRETIA MARTIN (WATKINS) seeking info/relatives/descendants to share info. Surnames: MARTIN Submitted by: Laura L. Horton (Martin) Origin of Martin, Meaning of Martin Origin: Martinel (Italy, Germany or France) Surnames: Martinel Submitted by: Jean Carlo Martinel Origin of Martin, Meaning of Martin Origin: Definition: A patronymic surname meaning "son of Martin." Martin is from the Latin "Martinus," a derivitive of "Mars," the Roman god of fertility and war. Surname Origin: Spanish Alternate Surname Spellings: MARTINS, MARTINSON Surnames: martinez Submitted by: Origin of Martin, Meaning of Martin Origin: Comes from "Mars" God of War. Martins were Roman soldiers who made weapons, armor. Later, those soldiers were given plots of land at the edge of the empire. Martin is the same as Smith - hence the bird named Martin who looks like it flew through a blacksmith's shop. Martin, Martinez, Martino are all derivations of one who works for Mars. Surnames: Martini Submitted by: 11/21/2009 9:21 PM Page 1 of 1

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